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Annual “Oodles of Soup” Supper Garfield Park United Church of Christ 943 E. Pleasant Run Parkway, S. Dr, Indpls, IN Saturday, October 20, 2012 5:30 to 8:00 PM. Pick a pretty bowl to keep 15 plus varieties of soup All the soup you can eat Cornbread, crackers, drink, desserts included Children’s menu Ages 13 and up - $10.00 Ages 7 to 12 - $5.00 Ages 6 and under – Free For more info call church office – 317-784-8343 On Wednesday, October 24 from 5-7:30PM at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School (454 East Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227), the DMES Dads Club will be hosting an All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry. Fish and pork tenderloins will be provided by Dan’s Fish Fry Service. Sides and punch will be included and soft drinks and bottled water will be available for purchase. Cost is $7 for ages 13+, $5 for ages 5-12, and kids 4 and under eat free. There will be drawings for a Nintendo 3DS, an electric scooter, and other great prizes. Tickets will be available at the door. All are welcome to this event. The Dads Club helps provide supplies and equipment for the school and promotes a positive relationship between dads and their children. Each year Lutheran High School takes pride in giving back to the community by donating blood for the benefit of others in need. Our Saints look forward to another wonderful year of serving others, always giving glory to God. The students and staff will be giving blood next Thursday, October 25th at 8:15am-11:45am.   The Behavior Analysis Center for Autism (BACA) hosts an open house and special ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of its new Zionsville facility, BACA-Z. The open house will be Thursday, October 25 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., with the ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. The event will take place at the brand-new BACA-Z building, located at 6704 Central Boulevard in Whitestown, Ind. BACA-Z was previously serving children and young adults with autism and their families in a temporary location at nearby Eagle Church. The new building is located on three acres in the Anson Development. “This beautiful new building and convenient location will allow our current clients on the northwest side of Indianapolis and in the Zionsville area the opportunity to spend more time with their families while still receiving quality treatment,” said Sheila Habarad, clinical director of BACA-Z. “The new facility will also allow BACA to serve more families on the northwest side, such as Brownsburg, Avon, Sheridan, Lebanon and Lafayette.” BACA-Z is now accepting new clients and will serve up to 40 children and employ approximately 50 staff. Features of the new building include: a large motor room; spacious playground; media room; shower; and life skills area. BACA provides a continuum of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children and young adults with autism in four different locations, including new centers in Zionsville and Elkhart. Treatment is based on current research findings from the most experienced scholars in the field of behavior analysis in the areas of: teaching language, social, self-help, academic and employment skills. For more information on BACA or a tour of BACA-Z, please email Sheila Habarad at shabarad@thebaca.com or call 317-769-4335. Bariatric Center Hosts Free October Information Sessions at Southern Indiana Surgery During October, Bariatric Medical Director Dr. David J. Lee and the Bariatric Center providers at Southern Indiana Surgery will hold free information sessions for those wanting to learn more about obesity and bariatric surgery. These patient information sessions will be held at Southern Indiana Surgery, located at 2325 18th St., Suite 220 in Columbus. Each session is scheduled on the following dates: · Thursday, October 25, 5:30 p.m. According to Dr. Lee, the sessions will cover the causes of obesity, trends and quality of life issues. The sessions will also explore misconceptions about bariatric surgery, surgery options including the LAP-BAND® System, REALIZE® Band and sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic gastric bypass, lifestyle implications and whether the surgery is covered by insurance. To qualify for bariatric surgery, patients must have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of at least 30 and have significant weight-related conditions; or have a BMI over 40 without weight-related conditions. Bariatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of obesity. Bariatric surgery is more than weight-loss surgery; it is a lifestyle change for overweight patients to improve their quality of life. The Bariatric Center is an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®. The ASMBS BSCOE designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery. To register for a free information session or for more information about bariatric surgery, interested individuals can now register online at www.columbusbariatrics.com or call the Bariatric Center at 812-418-3512. If your insurance doesn’t cover bariatric surgery, please ask about various financing options for the entire procedure or portions of it. Walk-ins are welcome.  Oct. 27 Day of the Dead Festival 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Los Dìas de los Muertos – The Day of the Dead - is a traditional Mexican holiday with ancient ties to the Aztecs.  Its subject matter may be considered morbid by some cultures, but its celebrants approach The Day of the Dead joyfully.  It is viewed as a time when souls of those who have died rejoin their families to rejoice together.  Unlike Halloween, this celebration honors the lives of the deceased and celebrates the continuation of life with a belief that death is not the end, but rather the beginning of a new stage in existence.  The museum gives visitors a chance to learn about the traditions and history behind Los Dìas de los Muertos, and to participate in the celebration.  Visitors can join in hands-on activities, learn about altars (ofrenda) while viewing our ofrenda exhibition, and enjoy lively performances. Presented in partnership with Eiteljorg Museum and Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Greater Greenwood Community Band Fall Concert Saturday, October 27, 2012 7:00pm Free Admission Greenwood High School Auditorium 615 W. Smith Valley Rd., Greenwood Under the direction of Thomas Dirks and Ora Pemberton Guest Performers: Crossroads Brass Band Donald Bookout, Director Some songs the Greenwood Community Band will be performing will be:  “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans”, “Tribute to Bacharach and David” and “Selections from Les Miserables”.  Please bring a donation of canned good items for the Salvation Army Good Samaritan Services Food Pantry. Ouabache SP hosts annual Fall Fest, Oct. 26-27 Ouabache State Park will host its annual Fall Fest, Oct. 26 and 27. Visitors can listen to music and go on a hike, or let autumn be their muse in a variety of activities that encourage creativity through friendly competition. Friday evening activities include Foster Brown’s “Nature Theatre” music and an “If Animals Could Talk” guided trail hike, both from 7-9 p.m. On Saturday, there will be pumpkin and plastic jug decorating from 2-4 p.m. A limited supply of pumpkins will be available. Families should plan to bring their own pumpkins and plastic jugs. Completed pumpkins and jugs should be at the Campview Shelter by 5 p.m. for the decorating contest. Visitors can also decorate their campsites for the campsite decorating contest. Contest winners will be announced during an 8:30 p.m. awards ceremony with cider and s’mores. Other Saturday programs are “Autumn Art” at 1 p.m.; “Fabulous Fall Activities,” including pumpkin and jug decorating, from 2-4 p.m.; Trick or Treat from 5-6 p.m.; and straw rides, and campsite and pumpkin judging at 7 p.m. Camping reservations may be made at camp.IN.gov or at (866) 622-6746. The standard gate fee of $5 per in-state vehicle and $7 per out-of–state vehicle will be charged. For more information, see dnr.IN.gov/uwis or Facebook.com/UpperWabash, or call (260) 468-2127. Ouabache State Park is at 4930 E. St. Rd. 201, Bluffton, 46714. Paynetown SRA hosts Ghostly Gathering, Oct. 27-28 Monroe Lake is hosting its “Ghostly Gathering,” Oct. 27 and 28, at Paynetown State Recreation Area. Programming will begin Saturday afternoon with ghost, goblin and ghoul crafts, followed by an all-ages costume contest. A campground decorating contest and trick-or-treating will take place in the early evening. The night will conclude with a family-friendly Halloween party at the activity center. On Sunday, there will be a unique “ghost hunt” on the property trails, and a mini-mummy keychain craft activity during the afternoon. Full details are on Monroe Lake’s October program schedule at dnr.IN.gov/parklake/2954.htm and by calling the Paynetown Activity Center at (812) 837-9967 or emailing jvance@dnr.IN.gov. The standard entrance fee of $5 per in-state vehicle and $7 per out-of-state vehicle applies. Paynetown SRA is at 4850 South S.R. 446, Bloomington, 47401. Through Oct. 28, 2012 Science on the Edge: Radical Innovation in New Harmony fantastic new animals and recorded a changing Native American way of life. The pioneers of New Harmony were more than just scientists – they were voyagers uncovering the secrets of a newly-born country. Science on the Edge looks at this part of American history through an Indiana lens, when the United States was still young and unexplored frontier stretched west to the ocean. Free Poetry Contest Open A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a poetry contest sponsored by Famous Poets. There will be a total of 50 prizes, totaling over $4,000. The deadline for entering is October 27, 2012. To enter, send one poem of 21 lines or less to Free Poetry Contest, PO Box 21, Talent, OR 97540. Applicants can also enter at www.famouspoets.com. There is no cost to enter. Be sure your name and address appears on the page with your poem. A winners’ list will be sent to all entrants. Says Poetry Editor Lavender Aurora: “We are helping poetry, the Cinderella of the Arts, find her glass slipper. Send in a poem you are proud of and we will be honored to read it.” Through Oct. 28, 2012 Science on the Edge: Radical Innovation in New Harmony They explored new lands, discovered fantastic new animals and recorded a changing Native American way of life. The pioneers of New Harmony were more than just scientists – they were voyagers uncovering the secrets of a newly-born country. Science on the Edge looks at this part of American history through an Indiana lens, when the United States was still young and unexplored frontier stretched west to the ocean. Economic Development Commission Thursday, November 1, 2012 4:00p.m. Greenwood City Building Council Chambers (Second Floor) Two North Madison Greenwood, Indiana 46142 M E E T I N G A G E N D A I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes from October 4th meeting V. Old Business VI. New Business A. Review and Approval of Meeting Dates for calendar year 2013 VII. Budget Matters/Docket Approval for September VIII. Announcements/Reports A. Common Council Report B. Redevelopment Commission Report IX. Announcements/Comments from the Floor X. Comments from the Commissioners A. Grant Application B. Off-Site Tours C. Downtown Project D. Website Revamp XI. Adjournment Baxter YMCA Safe Sitter Class This nationally recognized instructional program is medically accurate, hands-on and teaches boys and girls how to handle emergencies such as injury management and choking rescue while caring for children. Course includes a kit with a manual, bag, etc. Be sure to bring a sack lunch. Cost: Members $46, Non-Members $67 Saturday: Nov 3rd and Dec 1st 9am-4pm Ages: 11-14 Location: Baxter YMCA - 7900 S. Shelby Street Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317)881-9347 Contact: Jennifer Allen at (317)865-6473 or jallen@indymca.org or visit our website at www.indymca.org. Baxter YMCA Kid’s Night Out Enjoy an evening out while we entertain the kids! Please register by the Wednesday prior to the scheduled event, late registrations may be accepted if space is available. Dinner and snacks are served. Cost: Members $21 ($10 each add’l child, same family), Non-Members $36 ($15 each add’l child, same family) Saturday: Nov 3rd, and Nov 17th 5-10pm Ages: 6 weeks – 12 years Location: Baxter YMCA - 7900 S. Shelby Street Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317)881-9347 Contact: Nicholle Pate at (317)865-6472 or npate@indymca.org or visit our website at www.indymca.org. For the past six years, the Wabash Friends Counseling Center has been working to build stronger leaders with its Leadership Luncheon Series. That desire carries over into the Center’s annual LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST: A Spiritual Growth Conference, according to Scott Makin, MA, LMHC, NCC,director of the Center and organizer. This year’s 20th annual LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST conference (formerly Day of Healing) will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at the Honeywell Center in downtown Wabash. George Barna, one of the country’s best-known authors and speakers, will be the keynote speaker.  Barna has been hailed as “the most quoted person in the Christian Church today,” and has been named by various media as one of the nation’s most influential Christian leaders. He has authored more than 40 books, mostly addressing leadership, spiritual development, church dynamics and social trends, and several of his books have received nationalawards. Each year there is a special workshop track for leaders. The three leadership workshops are entitled “Inside the Mind of Highly Successful Leaders,” “Maximizing Your Relational Intelligence” and “Compassion Fatigue:  Are You a Wounded Warrior?” Ben Nighswander, owner and CEO of the Gringham Group:  A Business Development Company, will present, “Inside the Mind of Highly Successful Leaders.” At age 21, Ben Nighswander completed a degree in accounting and opened a pizzeria. By focusing on proper financial analysis, operational systems, cutting-edge technology, outrageous service, and servant leadership, he created a perpetual business model that was based on systems rather than his involvement. He now owns two successful restaurants - B. Antonio’s Pizza, The Premier Pizzeria in Fort Wayne - and a business development company that implements many of the same products and processes upon which his businesses thrive. Ben spends much of his time coaching other business owners through the same steps that provided freedomfrom his business, both personally and financially. He teaches them to use technology to its fullest potential and create businesses that are perpetual, profitable, and sellable. Dr. Tim Gardner will present “Maximizing Your Relational Intelligence” Gardner has been diligently working to help people live better, healthier, and happier lives for over thirty years. His passion is to teachpeople to experience all of life — at work, at home, and more — to the fullest. During the last decade, Tim has been established as one of the leading experts in the country on work-place relationships. Gardner is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of Indiana as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), which is governed by the professionalbody, the National Board of Certified Counselors. He is also a Certified Executive Coach. Some of Gardner’s clients include:  Lily, H.H. Gregg, Cisco, Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance, Mike’s Car Wash and Vista Verde. Catherine Jantzen will present “Compassion Fatigue:  Are You a Wounded Warrior?” Jantzen is the co-owner of LifeWorks, Counseling and Consulting, Inc.  Jantzen has many years of partnering with people in various capacities; more than ten of those have been directly serving others in her role as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She also works with struggling married couples to help them find much needed peace and hope, and move toward stronger, healthier relationships. Passionate about education regarding mental healthtopics, Cathy uses humor and an interactive presentation style to teach groups of all sizes. Her presentations go beyond merely offering information, to provide practical tools and strategies to enhance the lives of those in heraudiences. LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST has become the largest one-day self-help conference in the Midwest and the last four years was attended by 700 to  900 people from Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Missouri. About 400 of the attendees are from outside Wabash County. The Wabash Friends Counseling Center hosts this psycho-educational event. Throughout the day at the Honeywell Center, specially discounted books will be available for conferees, as well as educational resource booths from a number of local and regional organizations and businesses. The presentations at this conference have been approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors for 5.0 continuing education hours. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. For more information or to register, visit the Counseling Center’s Website at wabashfriendscounseling.com, call 260-563-8453 or 877-350-1658 or email rachel@wabashfriends.org  Sept. 29 – Nov. 4 Day of the Dead Altar Exhibition Included with museum admission, located in the Legacy Theater The Indiana State Museum will host a month-long celebration of los Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.  See aspects of this traditional Mexican holiday which honors the lives of the deceased and celebrates the continuation of life with a belief that death is not the end, but rather the beginning of a new stage in existence.  The celebration will kick of with the museum’s Latino Festival of the Arts program on Sept. 29 and end on Nov. 4, 2012. The City of Greenwood Storm Water Board Meeting Greenwood City Building Council Chambers 2 North Madison Avenue Greenwood, IN 46142 Board Members: Greg Hill, Wes Hines, David Payne Tuesday, November 6, 8:30 am Tuesday, November 20, 5:30 pm Tuesday, December 4,  8:30 am Tuesday, December 18, 5:30 pm Irvington Photo Club If photography is one of your interests, you should check out the Irvington Photo Club. This group is not just for professional photographers—everyone is welcome.  They meet on the second Thursday of each month at the Irvington Public Library from 6:30 to 8pm.  To learn more, visit the Photo Club website.  Baxter YMCA Teen Night Join us for a safe and fun “hang-out” for you and your friends. Enjoy a night of having the YMCA to yourself with activities including music, basketball, swimming and dodge ball. Cost: Members FREE, Non-Members $5 Saturday: Nov 10th and Dec 8th 7:15-10pm Ages: 11-15 Location: Baxter YMCA - 7900 S. Shelby Street Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317)881-9347 Contact: Jennifer Allen at (317)865-6473 or jallen@indymca.org or visit our website at www.indymca.org. “Return to the 40’s” Dinner and Swing Dance Returning to Historic Fort Harrison State Park on Saturday, November 10 Join the Barton Rogers Big Band for an evening of big-band music, swing dancing, and dinner at the historic Fort Harrison State Park Inn on Saturday, November 10 beginning at 5pm.  The event is co-hosted by Fort Harrison State Park, Fort Harrison State Park Inn, the Indianapolis Symphonic Band, and the Museum of 20th Century Warfare. The dinner-dance will be held in the main lodge of the Fort Harrison State Park Inn.  The doors open at 5pm, with a cash bar available before the meal. Dinner for the dance is a four-course meal. Dinner will be served from 6 to 8pm, with the band performing from 8 to 10 pm.  Patrons are encouraged to dress in WWII era men’s and women’s fashion or semi-formal. The cost for the dinner-dance is $30 a person, $50 a couple. Reservations are strongly recommended, but tickets may be purchased at the door.  There is a room, dinner and dance package available through the Fort Harrison State Park Inn for the evening for $125 per couple. The Inn was originally the Fort Harrison Army Infirmary through WWI and WWII, later turned into the Post Headquarters up until the Fort was deactivated in 1995.  The Fort Harrison State Park Inn is located at 5830 North Post Road, Indianapolis, In. For more information on the Return to the 40s Dinner Dance or to make reservations, please call The Fort Harrison State Park Inn at 1-317-686-6000 or (toll free) at 877-937-3678. Mark your calendars for our 18th Annual Gala on Saturday, November 10, 2012. As a philanthropic leader in our community, we are proud to honor all those who have served our country at our gala this year. Join Title Sponsor, Van Valer Heating, Cooling & Plumbing at the Johnson County Armory in Franklin for our black-tie optional affair that will feature military-themed décor, a menu that will command your attention, dancing and much more! Those attending will be treated to the big sound of Cool City Swing Band (www.coolcityswingband.com) compliments of Dean and Dorcas Abplanalp. The $100 per person ticket price helps fund operations and community activities of the foundation. Join us and 299 of your closest friends for an evening you won’t forget! For more information about tickets or sponsorships, email or call at 738-2213. This event has sold out the past three years. You won’t want to miss the opportunity! Plan to attend the Focus 2020 Chautauqua hosted by Peace Learning Center at the Athenaeum on Friday, 11/16 from 8 am - noon. The Focus 2020 Chautauqua will be a modern take on the historical version which Theodore Roosevelt once said was the “most American thing in America.”  Enjoy a celebration of our community’s culture, learn from local and national speakers, hear from new Greater Indianapolis leaders, and be educated about diversity issues through a unique Comedy Sportz improv performance.  Visit infocus2020.org to register to attend. Baxter YMCA Kid’s Night Out Enjoy an evening out while we entertain the kids! Please register by the Wednesday prior to the scheduled event, late registrations may be accepted if space is available. Dinner and snacks are served. Cost: Members $21 ($10 each add’l child, same family), Non-Members $36 ($15 each add’l child, same family) Saturday: Nov 17th 5-10pm Ages: 6 weeks – 12 years Location: Baxter YMCA - 7900 S. Shelby Street Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317)881-9347 Contact: Nicholle Pate at (317)865-6472 or npate@indymca.org or visit our website at www.indymca.org. The City of Greenwood Storm Water Board Meeting Greenwood City Building Council Chambers 2 North Madison Avenue Greenwood, IN 46142 Board Members: Greg Hill, Wes Hines, David Payne Tuesday, November 20, 5:30 pm Tuesday, December 4,  8:30 am Tuesday, December 18, 5:30 pm Baxter YMCA Teen Leaders This club gives teens the opportunity to impact their community through service projects, conducting fund-raisers and volunteering in YMCA special events and programs. The club occasionally meets at an offsite facility. Payment is made by the school year and covers the months of Sept-May. Cost: Members $30, Non-Members $60 Wednesday 6:00-7:30pm Ages: 11-16 Baxter YMCA - 7900 S. Shelby Street Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317)881-9347 Contact: Jennifer Allen at (317)865-6473 or jallen@indymca.org or visit our website at www.indymca.org. Baxter YMCA Ultimate Weight Loss Program You aren’t on your own when it comes to weight loss. This class will provide both nutrition education and group workouts to help you achieve your weight loss goals. Classes are taught by a certified personal trainer. Cost: Members $62, Non-Members $134 Wednesday 5:30-6:45pm Baxter YMCA - 7900 S. Shelby Street Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317)881-9347 Contact: David Smith at (317)865-6463 or dsmith@indymca.org or visit our website at www.indymca.org.. Put-and-take pheasant hunt reservation DNR will be offering put-and-take hunting for ring-necked pheasants from Nov. 17-25. These hunts will take place at Atterbury, Glendale, J. E. Roush Lake, Pigeon River (west of S.R. 3), Tri-County, Willow Slough and Winamac fish and wildlife areas. Hunters can reserve put-and-take pheasant hunts online beginning Sept. 1 through Nov. 24 at IndianaOutdoor.IN.gov. The hunts are $25 per person and the bag limit is two birds.  This is a slight increase from last year’s prices.  “Our goal has always been to have the put-and-take pheasant program pay for itself,” said Mitch Marcus, chief of wildlife for DNR’s Division of Fish & Wildlife. “The $25 fee allows the division to meet that goal,” Hunters will be able to select the date, property and property location for their hunt. Pheasant hunting season is extended at Atterbury and Glendale until Jan. 15. The bag limit is two birds of either sex. Baxter YMCA Safe Sitter Class This nationally recognized instructional program is medically accurate, hands-on and teaches boys and girls how to handle emergencies such as injury management and choking rescue while caring for children. Course includes a kit with a manual, bag, etc. Be sure to bring a sack lunch. Cost: Members $46, Non-Members $67 Saturday: Dec 1st 9am-4pm Ages: 11-14 Location: Baxter YMCA - 7900 S. Shelby Street Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317)881-9347 Contact: Jennifer Allen at (317)865-6473 or jallen@indymca.org or visit our website at www.indymca.org. The City of Greenwood Storm Water Board Meeting Greenwood City Building Council Chambers 2 North Madison Avenue Greenwood, IN 46142 Board Members: Greg Hill, Wes Hines, David Payne Tuesday, December 4,  8:30 am Tuesday, December 18, 5:30 pm Baxter YMCA Teen Night Join us for a safe and fun “hang-out” for you and your friends. Enjoy a night of having the YMCA to yourself with activities including music, basketball, swimming and dodge ball. Cost: Members FREE, Non-Members $5 Saturday: Dec 8th 7:15-10pm Ages: 11-15 Location: Baxter YMCA - 7900 S. Shelby Street Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317)881-9347 Contact: Jennifer Allen at (317)865-6473 or jallen@indymca.org or visit our website at www.indymca.org. Baxter YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program In a classroom setting, a trained lifestyle coach will help facilitate a small group of participants in learning about healthier eating, physical activity and other behavior changes over the course of 16 one-hour sessions. After the initial 16 core sessions, participants meet monthly for added support to help them maintain their progress. Class sizes are limited! Cost: Members $129, Non-Members $180 (Program fee may be split into 4 monthly payments) Baxter YMCA - 7900 S. Shelby Street Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317)881-9347 Contact: Cyndi Portteus at (317)266-9622 or cportteus@indymca.org or visit our website at www.indymca.org. Irvington Photo Club If photography is one of your interests, you should check out the Irvington Photo Club. This group is not just for professional photographers—everyone is welcome.  They meet on the second Thursday of each month at the Irvington Public Library from 6:30 to 8pm.  To learn more, visit the Photo Club website.  The City of Greenwood Storm Water Board Meeting Greenwood City Building Council Chambers 2 North Madison Avenue Greenwood, IN 46142 Board Members: Greg Hill, Wes Hines, David Payne Tuesday, December 18, 5:30 pm Goose reduction hunts planned for Whitewater Memorial SP Whitewater Memorial State Park will hold goose reduction hunts during regular goose season. The purpose is to manage the growing population of Canada geese, which threatens the park’s ecosystem and potentially the safety of park patrons. The park will remain open to visitors during the hunts. Notices will be posted at the office, gatehouse, beach road and boat dock ramp. Visitors are cautioned to be aware of the hunting. The number of hunts and dates are to be determined. Whitewater Memorial is in Indiana’s central waterfowl zone, where the regular goose season is Nov. 3 through Dec. 25 and Jan. 7-27. Hunters should call Brookville/Whitewater wildlife specialist Tom Carr at (765) 647-2657 ext. 216 for exact hunt dates. Carr will also provide a blind location and a permit. If interest is high, hunters may have to enter a drawing for a spot. Morning shooting hours will start at one-half hour before sunrise and last for two hours. Evening shooting hours will be the two hours before sunset. All decoys, portable blinds and other hunting equipment must be picked up after the morning and evening hunt sessions. Decoys cannot be set up the day before or abandoned during the hunt. All federal and state licenses, stamps, regulations and bag limits apply. Only electric trolling motors and oars are allowed on Whitewater Lake. Whitewater Memorial State Park is at 1418 S. S.R. 101, Liberty, 47353. Through Jan. 20, 2013 Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn It takes 25 corn plants per person per day to support the American way of life. This 10,000-year global genetic journey explores the relationship between people and corn, arguably the most productive domesticated plant and the greatest plant breeding achievement of all time. Visitors will be a-maized at the scientific, economic and cultural significance and impact of corn on daily life, past and present. Through Jan. 20, 2013 Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn It takes 25 corn plants per person per day to support the American way of life. This 10,000-year global genetic journey explores the relationship between people and corn, arguably the most productive domesticated plant and the greatest plant breeding achievement of all time. Visitors will be a-maized at the scientific, economic and cultural significance and impact of corn on daily life, past and present. Presenting Sponsors: Dow AgroSciences, Ford Motor Company and Case IH Contributing Sponsor: National Starch Presenting Sponsor: Indiana Corn Marketing Council Contributing Sponsor: Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Supporting Sponsor: Brock Grain Systems Oct. 1 – Sept. 15, 2013 Heartland Art: Selections from Your Indiana Collection Artwork from the 1870’s to the present day from the museum’s extensive fine art collection, this exhibition showcases the impressive talent that has made Indiana a leader in Midwestern visual art. July 2012 – June 2013 Public Tours Monday – Friday; Tours are booked during museum hours $2 per person plus $5.50 group rate Guided Public Tours provide the general public with an in-depth view of select museum exhibits and themes.  Tours are conducted by registration only and must be booked at least two weeks in advance.  Tour lengths are 30 minutes to one hour depending on group preference  Through – June 2013 Guided Docent Tours Monday – Sunday; Tours are booked during museum hours Included with museum admission 10 or more visitors to participate  Is your party interested in an in-depth experience of selected museum exhibitions and themes?  Available for 10 or more visitors, docent-led tours are geared towards audiences who want to know more about some of the wonders Indiana has to offer. Conducted by registration only and must be booked at least two weeks in advance.  Tour lengths are 30 minutes to one hour depending on group preference. Contact group sales for details at 317.234.1728. 6-30-2013 Through Sept. 15, 2013 Heartland Art: Selections from Your Indiana Collection It’s YOUR art – Hoosier art! Heartland Art traces 140 years of Indiana art created at home and elsewhere by Indiana natives. From early portraits of our statesmen to abstract impressions of the 21st century, Indiana’s history and culture are discovered through the eyes of our own. Admire an old favorite or discover a new one from YOUR Indiana collection!