Community Events

4th Annual Golf Scramble for Riley’s Type I Diabetes Research

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Mon, 05/20/2013 (All day)

Cambridge Golf Course

 

“4th Annual Golf Scramble for Riley’s Type I Diabetes Research”

Green River Kiwanis will hold it’s 4th Annual Golf Scramble for Riley’s Hospital for Children’s Type I (Juvenile on Set) Diabetes Research.  It will be held on Friday, May 20, 2011 at Cambridge Golf Course.  A lunch will be served at 11:00 AM with a 12 Noon shotgun start.  Indiana Kiwanis has pledge $1 million to the research efforts at Riley over four years.  This is the forth and final year of the pledge.

Diabetes is a top killer disease and causes blindness, kidney disease, heart disease and amputations.  It has taken the likes of Johnny Cash and Bernie Mac long before their time.  Type I Diabetes was formally known as Juvenile on Set and insulin dependent.

Diabetes Statistics

 

  • 6.9 out of every 100 adults in Indiana has diabetes, ranking it 18th highest in the nation for the ratio of people with diabetes to the general population.
  • 27.5 out of every adult 100,000 deaths in Indiana are due to diabetes; ranking the 18th highest in the nation for deaths due to diabetes.
  • In 2005, 373,000 Indiana adults were diagnosed with diabetes and by 2007 9% of the total adult population had been diagnosed with diabetes

Diagnosed: 18.8 million people

Undiagnosed: 7.0 million people

Prediabetes: 79 million people*

 

New Cases: 1.9 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed in people aged 20 years and older in 2010.

* In contrast to the 2007 National Diabetes Fact Sheet, which used fasting glucose data to estimate undiagnosed diabetes and prediabetes, the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet uses both fasting glucose and A1C levels to derive estimates for undiagnosed diabetes and prediabetes. These tests were chosen because they are most frequently used in clinical practice.
 

 

Southwestern Indiana Jumpstart

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Mon, 05/20/2013 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

The YMCA of Southwestern Indiana is offering a seven week training program for individuals who are interested in beginning a workout program. The ultimate goal is to help people of all fitness levels complete the Evansville Half Marathon presented by German American on Saturday, October 5, 2013.

Free program to YMCA members and community members May 21 through July 6 Registration includes training sessions, camaraderie, support and much more!

Trainings will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm and on Saturdays at 7:00 am. All trainings will begin from the Downtown YMCA. An informational meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, May 20. A schedule of mileage and cross training sugges-tions will be provided upon registration. For more information, please contact Sally Kroeger at 426-6210 ext. 3331.

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Grace and Peace Community Meal

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Tue, 05/21/2013 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Grace and Peace Lutheran Church

200 S Boeke Rd, Evansville

Evansville, IN

The Mission of Grace, the outreach ministry of Grace and Peace Lutheran Church, will be holding their May meal on the corner of Gum and Elliott streets on the lawn of the old Grace Lutheran Church grounds, where My Father's Fellowship worships.  Now that the weather has warmed up we are moving back outside for an old fashioned summer picnic with hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, chips, desserts and beverages.  Please make plans to join us for the FREE MEAL in the neighborhood.  Drive up or walk up.  Bring the whole family.  This is our gift to the community; a free meal on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.  As we get more sponsorships we hope to make this a weekly meal.  Everyone is welcome!  If you would like to help prepare, serve, clean up or sponsor a meal, please come by at 5:30 PM on Tuesday evening May 21st.

For additional information or for sponsorship please call Grace and Peace Lutheran church at 200 S Boeke Road at 476-8201.  Thank you.

 

Historic Newburgh Farmers Market

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Sat, 05/25/2013 - 8:00pm - Sat, 09/21/2013 - 12:00pm

Corner of State & Water, Downtown Newburgh, IN

Every Saturday. Our Farmers Market is more of a happening than just a market. Not only do we have fresh local produce, we have grass fed beef and pork. There will be artists, flowers, plants, & honey. Many Saturdays we will have live music to complete the festive atmosphere.

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Easter Seals Tribute Dinner, honoring John & Diane Schroeder and Phi Gamma Delta

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Wed, 06/05/2013 - 6:00pm

Crescent Room at Milestones
621 S Cullen Ave
Evansville, IN 47715

Changing lives for local children and adults with disabilities... The Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center couldn't continue this mission without our generous supporters. We will thank some of our most loyal friends, John & Diane Schroeder and the Epsilon Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, at the Easter Seals Tribute Dinner Wednesday, June 5 at 6 p.m. in the Crescent Room at Milestones.

The event will include a cocktail/social hour, silent auction, dinner, and interviews of Easter Seals Representatives. Video profiles by Direction by Newman and WEHT Local/Local 7 WTVW will highlight the honorees.

Please support Easter Seals and our special friends! Visit our website (www.eastersealsswindiana.com) or contact Laura Roettger at 812-437-2627 for more details!

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$50-$100
 

Annual Hirsch Family & Friends Rummage Sale

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Fri, 06/07/2013 - 7:30am - Sat, 06/08/2013 - 6:30pm

National Guard Armory

Evansville, IN

Join us for the 13th Annual Hirsch Family & Friends Rummage Sale!  All proceeds benefit the Tri-State MS Association!

 

Dancing With Our Stars, Evansville-Style

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Sat, 06/08/2013 - 6:00pm - 11:30pm

The Centre Ballroom
715 Locust Street
Evansville, IN

St. Vincent Center for Children and Families brings its fifth round of dancing teams to the center stage this year. Similar to ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, local business, community, and political leaders are paired with professional dancers in a dance-off. 6-11:30 p.m. $100 for a single ticket; $190 for two; $950 for a table of 10. Dinner, competition and all-dance after the performances.

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ST. MARY’S WARRICK SUMMER TEEN PROGRAM

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Mon, 06/10/2013 (All day) - Fri, 07/19/2013 (All day)

 

ST. MARY’S WARRICK TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR

SUMMER TEEN PROGRAM

 

(Boonville, IN) – Applications are now being accepted for the Summer Teen Volunteer Program at St. Mary’s Warrick Hospital.

Participants will have the opportunity to volunteer in one of several areas, including the emergency room, gift shoppe, business office, purchasing department, rehabilitation department, and flower delivery services. Through volunteering, teens will learn valuable life skills, develop their work ethic, and find fulfillment through serving their community.

Candidates will be interviewed and, if accepted, assigned to a specific service within the hospital on a first come, first served basis. The program will run from June 10th – July 19th. Completed applications should be turned in no later than May 20th. Volunteers must be 14 years old by June 1st in order to participate. The program is open to teens from any county in the region.

For more information, please contact Roxanne Heuring, Community Relations & Foundation Manager, at 812-897-7397.

 

Resurrection Catholic Church Rummage Sale

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Fri, 06/14/2013 - 4:00pm - Sat, 06/15/2013 - 2:00pm

Resurrection Catholic Church

5301 New Harmony Road

              Evansville

Resurrection Catholic Church will be having their annual Rummage Sale, in the school cafeteria on Friday June 14th from 4-8 pm and Saturday, June 15th starting at 7:00 am and lasting until 2:00 pm.  Friday there will be an early shoppers charge of $2.00 per adult, no charge Saturday.  At 11:00 am we will have a bag sale which is everything you can stuff into a paper bag.  We provide the bags.

We have a cafeteria filled with with many wonderful and unusual items... clothing (most clothing $1.00), toys, household furniture, appliances, glassware, antiques, and much, much more.  We will also sell delicious kuchens made by the ladiew in our parish for $5.00 each.

 

Western Kentucky Veterans Center Poker Run

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Sat, 06/15/2013 - 9:00am - 3:00pm

Western Kentucky Veterans Center
926 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413

Rolling Thunder Kentucky Chapter 1 (www.rollingthunderky1.org) will host its 11th annual poker run to benefit the Western Kentucky Veterans Center on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Veterans Center in Hanson, Kentucky.

The requested donation is $10.00 and registration begins at 9:00am. There will be food, music and prizes for participants. All bikes depart from and return to the Veterans Center on 926 Veterans Drive in Hanson.

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Baker School Reunion

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Sat, 06/15/2013 - 4:00pm - 11:30pm

Hilltop Grove

3714 Detroy Road.

Evansville, IN

Join us to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the School Closing.  Social hour beginning  at 5:00 PM, dinner at 5:30 PM followed by dancing from 7:00-11:30 PM. 

Contact Renee Simmons Kuhr (812) 424-3426

Event Ticket Prices: 
$25/person which includes chicken dinner & non-alcoholic beverage
 

"LemonAid Stand" for Easter Seals

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Fri, 06/21/2013 - 11:00am - 1:30pm

Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center
3701 Bellemeade Avenue
Evansville, IN 47714

The 18th annual "LemonAid Stand for Easter Seals" will be hosted by 13-year-old Owen and his family Friday, June 21, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center, 3701 Bellemeade Ave., Evansville, IN.

Everyone is invited to enjoy grilled burgers and hot dogs, ice cream, salads, baked goods, lemonade, and more! Also bid on some great silent auction items!

Invite your friends, family and co-workers!

Owen and his family will donate all proceeds to the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center to fund therapy for tri-state individuals with disabilities.

LemonAid Stand for Easter Seals
 

Nativity Catholic Church Summer Social

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Fri, 07/12/2013 - 4:30pm - Sat, 07/13/2013 - 11:00pm

Nativity Church, 3635 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN

Great Rides, Games for all ages, Bingo, Quilts, Food & Fun for the whole family await you at Nativity’s Summer Social. Friday night Serving Fried Catfish Fillet or Baked Tilapia with all the trimmings and Saturday night Serving Fried Chicken, chicken and dumplings, vegetables, salad, dessert and drink will be served nightly in the cafeteria from 4:30-7:00 pm with carry-out available. There will be lots of theme baskets, along with several beautiful quilts. The BIG CASH Raffle is for $1,000 cash and five other cash prizes. Tickets are $2 each or three (3) for $5.00. Food booth featuring Mexican food such as Tortas (ham or chicken), mexican corn, nachos and more. Rides are open from 5-10 pm Friday & Saturday. Hope to see you there! For more information, contact Nativity at 476-7186.

Nativity Summer Social
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Dinners: $9.00/adults, children under 9 are free
 

"iCan Bike" Bike Camp

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Mon, 07/15/2013 - 8:00am - Fri, 07/19/2013 - 4:00pm

National Guard Armory
3000 E Division St, Evansville, IN

Registration is open for the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center’s "iCan Bike" (formerly known as “Lose the Training Wheels”) bike-riding day camp.

iCan Bike is for children age 8 and up with mild to moderate disabilities and disabling conditions. The workshop is scheduled for July 15-19 at the Indiana National Guard Armory, 3300 Division St., Evansville.

Children attending “iCan Bike” learn to ride using a series of specially adapted bicycles. Each child attends for 1 ½ hours daily and receives one-on-one assistance from therapists and volunteers. By the end of the 5-day “bike camp”, most participants can ride a regular bike independently.

Cost per participant is $170, which includes the five-day “camp,” an “iCan Bike” t-shirt, and an approved safety helmet. Requests for fee reductions are accepted. Spots are limited, pre-registration is required and the deadline to sign up is July 1. Call Patty Balbach at 812-479-1411, ext. 268, for registration information and to register.

Volunteers are also needed to assist children with disabilities as they participate in “iCan Bike.” Volunteers must be 16 or older, be able to walk/run next to a child on a bike (indoors and outdoors), and be available for complete morning sessions (8am-12:15pm), complete afternoon sessions (1-4pm), or both. Call Linda Dillon, 812-492-0657 for information on volunteering.