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ON THE CALENDAR March 11, 2020
Purdue Extension is holding a pond management workshop at the Owen County Fairgrounds, 364 East St, tonight 6 p.m. (March 11). This program will discuss topics such as maintenance and control of nuisance plant and other wildlife, and what benefits are derived from a healthy pond environment. This is a great opportunity to bring in problem plants from your own ponds for identification and advice!
Cabin Fever Expo Antique & Craft show, Saturday, March 14 from 9 am-3 pm at the Cayuga Park 4H Building. Admission $3 with many vendors. Breakfast and lunch provided by 4H Jr. Leaders, sponsored by Superior Coach Sales and Services, and Art Lindsay. Hosted by Vermillion County Hisorical Society for Jail Restoration. For more information call Steve at 492-3639.
On Saturday March 14 Launch Academy will host a spaghetti dinner and silent auction on the second floor of the Launch building, 100 N Forest Ave., Brazil, from 4-7pm Building and entrance is handicap accessible. Silent auction will end at 6:30. We will be taking orders for Hunts Pleasant Acres cookbooks and the children will be playing the game Are You Smarter = than a Launcher sponsored by State Farm Insurance. Hope you can join us. We are providing carry out and gluten free spaghetti noodles are available. Any questions please contact Pam Fischer 812 249 9148.
Cub Scout Pack 45 will be doing a spaghetti dinner fundraiser and recruitment event at the VFW post 1127 on March 14th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers crops from natural disasters. A pilot hemp insurance program through Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) provides coverage against loss of yield because of insurable causes of loss for hemp grown for fiber, grain or Cannabidiol (CBD) oil and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage protects against losses associated with lower yields, destroyed crops or prevented planting where no permanent federal crop insurance program is available. Producers may apply now, and the deadline to sign up for both programs is March 16, 2020.
The Christian Womens Connection of Terre Haute invites you to a luncheon on March 17 in the MCL meeting room at Meadows Shopping Center at 11 a.m. The speaker will be Mary Haddad sharing her message, Survival and Success in the Search for Significance. Call 812-234-7388 or 812-249-3084 for reservations.
Clay County Democrats will meet on Saturday morning March 21, at 10 a.m. at the former bank building located at 101 W. National Ave. on the corner of National Avenue and Franklin Street. Parking is available behind the building. Breakfast will be served
Way to go Clay County Residents: Our number for tree giveaway is at 2100, We have surpassed our goal of 2020 in 2020. All trees have been given away If you would like to be put on waiting list for 2020-2021 Tree give away, please call USDA/SWCD office at 812 446-8986 Ext. 3 Or Find us on FACEBOOK
The Brazil Board of Public Works and Safety and City Council will meet on the second Wednesday of each month and on the fourth Wednesday when warranted. The Board of Works meets at 10 a.m., and the City Council meets at 5 p.m. Both meetings are in the council chambers in City Hall on National Avenue.
All Vets Service Club will meet at 8 a.m., Wednesday, at Cloverleaf Healthcare Center, Knightsville, with breakfast at 8:30 a.m.
The Clay Community School Board of Trustees meets in regular session the second Thursday of each month in the Board Room of the Central Administrative Office, 1013 South Forest Avenue, Brazil. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. unless otherwise notified.
The Brazil Times is a drop-off location for used glasses and hearing aids for the Lions Club Recycle for Sight program. A drop box is located inside the Times, 531 E. National Ave., Brazil.
The Clay County Health Department offers assistance with tobacco cessation. The department provides an 8-10 week program that features education and support as well as free nicotine patches (prescription required). For more information, call 812-448-9019.
The Brazil Board of Public Works and Safety and City Council will meet on the second Wednesday of each month and on the fourth Wednesday when warranted. The Board of Works meets at 10 a.m., and the City Council meets at 5 p.m. Both meetings are in the council chambers in City Hall on National Avenue.
The Clay County Genealogy Library in Center Point is open every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Society meets every third Tuesday at 1 p.m.; the public is welcome to attend. For additional information, contact volunteers at 812-835-5005 when the library is open.
Clay Co Republican Club will meet monthly at the YMCA Community Room at 7 p.m. on the 3rd Monday of the month.
Cunot Community Center, 5530 S.R. 42, Poland, is having bingo every 1st and 3rd Saturday. Early bird at 6 p.m., regular bingo at 7 p.m. Call 765-795-3461 for information.