CHRONICLE your own; seating, shade and entertainment provided; for more information, call 662-1192 or e-mail 1 Steak night, 5 to 8 p.m., Van Buren American Legion Post No. 368; New York strip, chicken breast, ham or cod; public is welcome. Vet-to-Vet, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 1970 Wabash Road; those attending should drive around the ark and enter at the lower level. Hands of Hope, WEND, Women Exploring New Directions in Their Relationships, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; free group meets at a confidential location; theme, It's Not Okay Anymore The Cycle of Abuse, How Did I Get child care is provided; for more information, call 664-0701. Calvary Social Brethren Youth Fun Night, 6:30 to 8 p.m., 304 N.
Miller everyone is welcome for devotions, games and snacks; come see what MARION, IND. SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012 C9 To do will present two performances of various music genres in four-part, barbershop-style a cappella harmony; ice cream and dessert will be served during the break; the public is invited; donations to the chorus education program will be appreciated; for more information about the chorus, call 677-SING or visit www.christmascitychorus.org. Saturday Sweetser Farmers Market, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sweetser Elementary School; for vendor information, call 669-0778. Your Friends Closet, open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Maple Run Friends Church, 4460 W.
400S; the closet is open the fourth Saturday of every month and is filled with children and adult clothing, as well as many household items; come and browse; everyone is welcome. Grant County Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Courthouse Square, downtown Marion. Marion Open Air Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fifth Street Commons parking lot, corner of Fifth and Washington streets; mixture of arts, crafts and farmer's market.
Multi-media meeting, Seeds of Deception, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Marion Public Library, 600 S. Washington guest speaker, Jeffrey M. Smith, author of the best-selling book on the health dangers of GMO (genetically modified organisms); seating is limited; call 1-765-293-4057 to reserve a seat. Quilters Hall of Fame, current exhibit, The Quilts of Eleanor Burns, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 926 S.
Washington featuring more than 20 quilts from the collection of this year's honoree, Eleanor Burns, of Quilt in a Day; for more information, call 664- 9333 or visit www.quiltershalloffame.net. Gas City Museum, located in the Old Historic West Schoolhouse, 210 W.N. Gas City; open from 1 to 4 p.m.; items dating back to the Gas Boom and other historic items from Gas City; for more information, call 674-1892. Jonesboro Historical Society Museum, north end of Main Street in Jonesboro, open from 2 to 4 p.m. or by appointment; for more information, call 674- 5112.
Ice cream social, 5 to 7 p.m., Gethsemane Episcopal Church, 111 E. Ninth the menu includes hot dogs, chips, beverages, cake or pie and ice cream; tickets are $6 for adults, free for children 3 and younger; all proceeds go to help pay for Camp Altar Supplies (wine and wafers), Lifeline and St. Martin's Food Pantry, and coffee hour supplies; please make checks payable to ECW; sorry, no carry-outs. 1 Upward Praise Band in concert, 6 p.m., Unity Christian Church, 140 N. Pennsylvania for more information, call 664-4373.
AUG. 26 Gas City Museum, located in the Old Historic West Schoolhouse, 210 W.N. Gas City; open from 1 to 4 p.m.; items dating back to the Gas Boom and other historic items HEALTH from Gas City; for more information, call 674-1892. Jonesboro Historical Society Museum, north end of Main Street in Jonesboro, open from 2 to 4 p.m. or by appointment; for more information, call 674-5112.
Jeremy Morris and the Harvest Road Band (bluegrass with a pick-and-grin session following), 4 p.m., Jim Knoop Band Shell, Callaway Park, N. 19th Elwood, part of the 2012 concert season of Elwood Concerts in the Park concerts are not cancelled due to weather; refreshments available at family-friendly prices; for more information, visit www. elwoodconcertsinthepark.org. Back-to-School Bash at the Splash House; gates open at 6:30 p.m., close at 7 p.m.; children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult; free ice cream and soda for all kids; free T-shirt, first 250 youth in grades 5-12; admission is free; sponsored by the Marion Mayor's Commission Against Domestic Violence; 15-minute anti-violence program. AUG.
27 Shay Atkinson will have works on display through Aug. 30 in the CSA Art Gallery, 305 S. Adams gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; for more information, call 662-6263.
1 C.A.R.E., Comforting, Accepting, Remembering, Encouraging, 2:30 p.m., Northwood Medical Building, 1385 N. Baldwin New Hope Hospice conference room; grief group open to all spouses who have lost their mates to death, offers guidance in finding direction, help and hope after major loss; for more information, call Caroline at New Hope Hospice, 677-0684. Grant County Tea Party bi-monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Hontz Hall, Gas City; bring family and friends with you and get involved with the Grant County Tea Party. Hands of Hope, Relationship Building for Victims of Domestic Violence, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; free group meets at a confidential location; theme, Telling Your Story; child care is provided; for more information, call 664-0701. Grant County 4-H Council's annual meeting, 7 p.m., community building at the Grant County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Gospel Concert, Minister's Quartet, 7 p.m., Gas City Park; a love offering will be collected; in the event of bad weather, concert will be at Eastview Wesleyan Church, 414 N. 10th Gas City. Christmas City Chorus, Sweet Adelines 7 to 9:30 p.m., Church of the Brethren, 2302 S. Geneva female singers ages 13 and older are invited; all voice ranges welcome; call 677-SING for more information. AUG.
28 Overeaters Anonymous, 9 a.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 700 Kem Road; for more information, call 618-7747. Free HIV testing, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grant County Health 401 S. Adams call 662-0377, ext. 112, for more information.
Grant County Commissioners, 1:30 p.m., County Council Chambers, Grant County Complex, 401 S. Adams St. Chicken buffet, all-you-caneat, 5 to 8 p.m., Van Buren American Legion Post No. 368; dine in only; $7.95 for adults, $3.70 for children 11 and under; public is welcome. Eastern Woodland Carving Club, 6 p.m., 101 S.
Jefferson Converse; join us to learn to carve or learn new techniques; woodturning equipment and instruction also available; for more information, call Jeff Moore, 271-4534, Gary Freeman, 395-3943, or e-mail carvers comteck.com. Westside Neighborhood Association, 6 p.m., Park Lynn Church of the Nazarene, 1804 W. 11th for more information, call 664-4152. NAMI Grant-Blackford Connection Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Gethsemane Episcopal Church, 111 E. Ninth St.
Grant County Amateur Radio Club, 6:30 p.m., Marion Public Library, 600 S. Washington St. Al-Anon Family Group, 8 p.m., New Life Club, 1301 Third St. AUG. 29 Grant County Farmer's Market, 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m., Angle Acres parking lot, beside McDonald's in Gas City. Marion Kiwanis, noon, Meshingomesia Country Club; call 664-3672 for more information. Pulled pork supper, 4 to 7 Amboy Volunteer Fire Department; menu include pulled pork, baked potato, green beans, applesauce, bread and butter; tickets in advance are $7.50 for adults, $4.50 for children under 12, free for preschoolers; tickets at the door are $8 for adults, $5 for children under 12; desserts available for a freewill donation; carry-outs will be available; proceeds will go to the equipment fund. Alzheimer's Support Group, 6 p.m., Marion Public Library, 600 S. Washington Karen Malott, facilitator; for more information, call 664-8672 or the Help Line, 1-800-272-3900.
AUG. 30 Quilters Hall of Fame, current exhibit, The Quilts of Eleanor Burns, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 926 S. Washington featuring more than 20 quilts from the collection of this year's honoree, Eleanor Burns, of Quilt in a Day; for more information, call 664- 9333 or visit www.quittershalloffame.net. Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association, today through Sunday, Noble County 4-H Fairgrounds, Kendallville; bands include Dry Branch Fire Squad, Jerry Butler and the Blu-Js, The Freight Hoppers, Cumberland Gap Connection, Missy Werner, Kentucky Blue, Snyder Family, Lonesome Meadow, Dyer Switch, Atkinson Family, Diamond Hill Station and more; for show times and more information, call 1-260-918-4790 or visit www.BluegrassUSA.net.
Thursdays in the Third Street Plaza, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., sponsored by Main Street Marion; the menu changes weekly; join us for lunch, purchase or bring Colonial Oaks AND a TLC Tradition Skilled nursing and rehabilitation We offer: Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy Rehab Suites in a home like Contact Lail Planck 674-9791 4725 Colonial Oaks Drive Marion, IN God has to offer, make friends and have a great time; parents are welcome to stay; for more information, call 671-1184. Al-Anon family group, 8 p.m., Fairmount Community Chapel, 217 Sycamore Fairmount; non-smoking meeting. AUG. 31 Quilters Hall of Fame, current exhibit, The Quilts of Eleanor Burns, 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m., 926 S. Washington featuring more than 20 quilts from the collection of this year's honoree, Eleanor Burns, of Quilt in a Day; for more information, call 664- 9333 or visit www.quiltershalloffame.net. Grant County Farmer's Market, 3 to 07 p.m., Depot Park at Main and Railroad streets, Upland. SEPT. 1 Sweetser Farmer's Market, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sweetser Elementary School; for vendor information, call 669-0778.
Grant County Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Courthouse Square, downtown Marion. Marion Open Air Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fifth Street Commons parking lot, corner of Fifth and Washington streets; mixture of arts, crafts and farmers market. Gas City Museum, located in the Old Historic West Schoolhouse, 210 W.N.
Gas City; open from 1 to 04 p.m.; items dating back to the Gas Boom and other historic items from Gas City; for more information, call 674-1892. Jonesboro Historical Society Museum, north end of Main Street in Jonesboro, open from 2 to 4 p.m. or by appointment; for more information, call 674-5112. Myles Goodwin and April Wine, with special guest, Shooting Star, in concert at 7:30 p.m., Honeywell Center, 275 W. Market Wabash; tickets range from $24 to $54; for reservations, call 1-260-563-1102 or visit www.honeywellcenter.org.
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