ANDERSON, Ind. —
‘Oliver!’ auditions set for Aug. 7-8
ANDERSON — The next audition call for Anderson’s Mainstage Theatre will be for the upcoming production of “Oliver!”
Auditions are from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, and from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 8, at the theater, 124 W. Ninth St.
Those wishing leading or character roles will need to bring a song to sing, and be prepared to read from the script.
An accompanist will be available.
“Oliver!” will run Sept. 30 and Oct. 2, 8 and 9.
Visitors craft walking sticks at Mounds
ANDERSON — Mounds State Park is conducting a walking stick workshop at 2 p.m. Saturday.
The workshop will be held at the park’s visitor center.
All are welcome; kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Call 649-8128. Activity fee is $5 per person covers all supplies needed.
There is also a $5 gate fee.
Jamboree to feature Saturday pet parade
MARKLEVILLE — A Pet Parade will be held at the Markleville Community Park as part of the Markleville Jamboree on Saturday, Aug. 7, at noon.
Prizes will be awarded for best dressed, owner/pet look-alike and talent.
For more information, call 533-9012 or 533-3326.
Classy cars to benefit Alzheimer’s group
ANDERSON — The local Alzheimer’s Support Group will sell watermelon slices at the Classy Car Show on Sunday, Aug. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Visitors should come to the area behind Community Hospital at the pond for a nostalgic afternoon for a good cause.
Wearing ’50s garb is encouraged.
Markleville to show off kids’ talents
MARKLEVILLE — The Markleville Jamboree will host a talent contest on Saturday, Aug. 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
First prize will be $25; second price, $15; and third prize, $10.
Performances will be confined to the stage. Time limit is 5 minutes. For information, call 533-9012.
Cornhole tourney Saturday at AMVETS
PENDLETON — A cornhole tournament will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Pendleton AMVETS, 939 S. Broadway.
Team sign-up time is noon. The public is invited to participate.
Booth sign-ups taken for Heritage Days
FRANKTON — Non-food booth applications for the Frankton Heritage Days Festival, Sept. 17-19, are now being taken.
Deadline is Sept. 5; to reserve the same location, the deadline is Aug. 5.
Rental rate is $8 per front foot in the tent and $6 per front foot outside. Rental includes water and electricity $5 for the weekend.
For more information or questions, call 754-3218, or 617-9864 or Evelyn Whetsel at 754-7617.
Vendors sought for Community Fair
ANDERSON — Operation Love is now accepting registrations for craft and food vendors, organizations, and church groups for its “Saturday in Park” event set for Sept. 25 at Shadyside Park.
To register or for more information call 317-522-3766.
Community
Community Briefs: July 31
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New perspective: AHS students serve and learn
Seniors in the Anderson High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes have been heading over to the Christian Center on Main Street once a month to serve lunch.
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Jim Bailey: Build a better sneaker and you'll probably get sued
People who are gullible enough to fall for colorful and appealing advertising campaigns have an out: Sue the illegitimati.
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Community Briefs: May 30
A compilation of community news as published in the Wednesday edition of The Herald Bulletin.
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Jim Bailey: Jim Carter made football a respectable sport at AHS
When I first came to Anderson in 1951, Jim Carter had been named head football coach at Anderson High School. At that time, football at AHS was little more than an activity to get out of the way to make room for basketball season. The Indians were known to play two games in the same week to shorten the season.
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Community Briefs: May 27
A compilation of community news as published in the Sunday edition of The Herald Bulletin.
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Remember When: May 27
The slide was one of the more popular attractions at the Falls Park swimming area in Pendleton as evidenced by the number of people waiting their turn on the slide’s steps and its top platform.
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Champions League makes everyone a winner
The Champions League — in its 12th season — is sponsored by the Pendleton Junior Baseball Association and is open to anyone 5 to 18 with physical and developmental disabilities.
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History: Lapel Telephone Co. was talk of town
In November 1962, when the Lapel Telephone Co. was sold to United Utilities by the children of founder Earl Tull, a Madison County era ended.
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Back in the News: May 27
The Herald Bulletin looks back at stories from the Anderson Daily Bulletin and The Anderson Herald newspapers.
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A dream cabin in the woods
Phil Hatter regularly told his children that once they were all grown, he would build a log cabin in the country. They didn’t believe him. “I think log homes are really neat, but they have to be put in the right place,” he said.
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