Friday, March 15
55th annual Indiana Flower & Patio Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Exposition Hall and West Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis. Admission, $12 adults; $8 seniors (65+); children 12 and under, admitted free.
Golden Age euchre, 11:30 a.m., Union Hall, 29th Street and Madison Avenue, Anderson.
Indiana Flea Market, noon to 6 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; Agriculture/Horticulture Building, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis. Free admission.
Indy 1500 Gun & Knife Show, 2 to 8 p.m. today; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; South Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis. Admission, $12 adults; children under 12, admitted free.
Talent show, 6:30 p.m., Daybreak Community Church, 1219 Main St., Lapel.
Youth Leadership Academy’s Dance Marathon, 6:56 p.m.-1:13 a.m., Millcreek Civic Center, Chesterfield.
Slick Music Studio Open Jam, 7 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 1124 Meridian Plaza, Anderson.
“Xanadu,” 7:30 p.m., Mainstage Theatre, 124 W. Ninth St., Anderson.
Saturday, March 16
Spring book sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., second floor book storage area, Alexandria-Monroe Public Library, Alexandria.
Quilt seminar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Farm Bureau Building at Beulah Park, 512 E. Fourth St., Alexandria. Hosted by Madison County Extension Homemakers.
Chili Cookoff, 5-7 p.m., Miss Sharlet and the Closet Rockers, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge 174, 1315 Meridian St., Anderson. Proceeds to diabetes research.
Sixth annual Mayor’s Ball, Paramount Theatre Centre ballroom. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., and dancing from 8-11 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Dance for seniors, 6-9 p.m., Rangeline Community Center. 1405 N. Rangeline Road, Anderson.
“Xanadu,” 7:30 p.m., Mainstage Theatre, 124 W. Ninth St., Anderson.
Sunday, March 17
Indianapolis Music Collectors Convention, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., LaQuinta Inn, 5120 Victory Drive, Indianapolis. Admission, $3.
St. Paddy’s Day party, 2 p.m. Middletown American Legion Post 216, 450 N. 10th St., Middletown. Hosted by Legion Riders.
Second annual Zumbathon fundraiser, 3-4:30 p.m., The Bridge (behind Mounds Mall), 1720 E. 22nd St., Anderson. Sponsored by Tri Kappa Anderson Xi Chapter.
“Xanadu,” 3:30 p.m., Mainstage Theatre, 124 W. Ninth St., Anderson.
Community
Weekend Calendar: March 15
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Service and honor
Although honor guards contemplate and honor the service of their military brothers and sisters month in and month out, on Monday, as a nation, citizens give pause to remember those who have died in the service of their country.
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Fits to a 'tee'
Since Mary Penry's late husband, Larry “Butch” Penry, was a PGA golf pro at several area courses, the reflection of their 50 years together always includes a little white ball.
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Howe Fire Apparatus had know-Howe
Howe Fire Apparatus trucks from many periods were brought here for display in 1984. At the time, nearly every fire department in Madison County (except for Elwood and Chesterfield) had either an active or retired Howe truck.
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Jottings: May 26
The following are Jottings items of local interest.
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In Service: May 26
A compilation of news items about Madison County residents serving in the armed forces, as published in the Sunday edition of The Herald Bulletin.
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Academic Accolades: May 26
The following are Academic Accolades as published in the Sunday edition of The Herald Bulletin.
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Howard Hewitt: French dry: Red with a touch of white
The numbers are staggering. Americans are falling in love with French dry Rosé. Last year imported Rosé went up 28 percent — most of that coming from Provence, France.
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Back in the News: May 26
The Herald Bulletin looks back at stories from the Anderson Daily Bulletin and The Anderson Herald newspapers.
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Jim Bailey: Gospel historian hangs onto his roots in Alexandria
For Bill Gaither, an incurable historian, his songs tell a story of a craft that has carried the gospel to the masses for a couple of centuries.
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Maleah Stringer: Funeral home’s new service shows class and respect
Loose Funeral Home’s creation of The Gardens at Willowcrest Park, a stand-alone cremation garden for pets and humans, helps to exemplify the importance of the human/animal connection during life and after they have passed.
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