The Herald Bulletin
CitiFinancial hosting car show July 21
ANDERSON — CitiFinancial’s Anderson branch will host a car show on Tuesday, July 21. The event begins at 11 a.m.. and will conclude promptly at 6 p.m. Throughout the day, CitiFinancial will provide refreshments and CitiFinancial Racing giveaway items.
The Anderson branch is at 5547 S. Scatterfield Road.
Motorcycle ride scheduled for Saturday
ANDERSON — The Bob Cowles Memorial Ride is set for Saturday, July 11. The motorcycle ride is being hosted by SOS Counseling.
The cost is $20 per bike. Riders will meet at the Cross Roads Methodist Church, 2000 N. Scatterfield Road, where registration begins at 10 a.m. The ride starts at 11 a.m.
The ride will be 250 miles round-trip and will go to North Salem where the Sugar Creek Canyon loop begins. Riders will stop for lunch. The rain date is Saturday, July 18.
Proceeds from the ride benefit Sally Cowles/Sowers of Seeds Counseling. Memorial donations may be sent to SOS Counseling, P.O. box 858, Anderson, IN 46016. Write in the memo section of checks: Bob Cowles.
Paintball event held on July 11-12
ANDERSON — White River Paintball, 5211 S. New Columbus Road, Anderson, is hosting another large scenario paintball game “Beaches of Normandy” on Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12.
Groups of 20 or more are $39 each. Walk-ons are welcome at a cost of $55. For information, call (317) 489-3732 or visit www.whiteriverpaintball.com.
4-H Fair parade entries being accepted
ALEXANDRIA — The Madison County 4-H Fair Parade will be held at 2 p.m. July 19 in downtown Alexandria. The parade is sponsored by the Alexandria Kiwanis Club.
Parade entries will be accepted through July 18. Floats, marching groups, farm equipment, cars (both antique and classic) will be placed at the front of the parade this year, and motorized units, horses, clowns and trucks or cars advertising businesses, clubs or churches will all be accepted. There is no charge for any entry.
For information call Lynne King at 621-1323 or fax to 724-7373.
Big Wheel race set for July 23
ANDERSON — The Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled the Big Wheel 500 for Thursday, July 23, at the Shadyside Park parking lot beginning at 5 p.m.
This is for ages 3-6. Big Wheels are provided. Trophies will be awarded. No registration is needed. For more contact the Park Office at 648-6858.
Youth deal with grief at Camp Hope
ANDERSON — Registrations are being accepted for youth to attend Saint John’s Camp Hope, a youth bereavement project. Volunteers are also being recruited.
Camp Hope is for children and teenagers who have experienced the death of a loved one. Camp will be conducted Aug. 7-8 at the Boy Scout camp (Camp Kikthawenund), just outside of Anderson.
Call 646-8179 or go to www.stjohnshealthsystem.org/Camp_Hope.htm for more information.
Chicago-area guides available
CHICAGO — Order a free copy of the Chicago Southland Festivals & Events Guide and Discount Coupon Book for summertime activities in Chicago’s 62 south and southwest suburbs.
The Festivals & Events Guide offers over 250 fun activities for the entire family, and the Discount Coupon Book has nearly 50 coupons for restaurants, golf, theatre and children’s activities. Both guides are available free of charge from the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau at (888) 895-8233 (toll-free) or www.visitchicagosouthland.com.
