Published: November 26, 2008 04:50 pm      

Community Calendar for Nov. 27

THURSDAY

CELEBRATE RECOVERY — will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. each Thursday at Kingsway Christian Church at the intersection of 10th Street and Dan Jones Road. For more information, call 272-2222.

DIVORCECARE — will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. each Thursday at Connection Pointe Christian Church, 1800 N. Green St., Brownsburg. For more information call 852-2221 or visit the website www.divorcecare.org.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — “Welcome Home Group” will meet at 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 1005 W. Main St., Danville.

FRIDAY

NATURE ADVENTURE KIDS CLUB — meets 3-4 p.m. at McCloud Nature Park, five minutes south of North Salem at 8518 N. Hughes Road. Open to children ages 6-12. Free nature crafts and games designed with the younger nature lover in mind. Call (765) 676-5437 or visit the website www.hendrickscountyparks.net for more information.

CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE — from 3-7 p.m. at the Danville Courthouse Square in Danville. There will be Christmas carols, festive performances by local organizations, games, giveaways, Christmas story readings and carriage rides. Santa and Mrs. Claus will light the square to officially welcome the Christmas season at 6 p.m. Call 745-0670 for more information or go to www.danville-chamber.org.

WINTERLAND — the light show at Ellis Park in Danville runs nightly until Christmas Eve. Activities run from 6-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and from 6-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The cost is $7 per carload, $5 per carload with coupon.

SANTA IN THE PARK — Pictures with Santa begin Fridays and Saturday from 6-10 p.m. and Sunday from 6-9 p.m. at Ellis Park in Danville. For more information call 745-3015.

READING TRAIN STORYTIME — a preschool and early readers storytime with a weekly craft, meets 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 10269 E. U.S. 36, Avon. Free and open to the public. Call 271-5857 for more information.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY — meets 7 p.m. in room 203 at Connection Pointe Christian Church, 1800 N. Green St., Brownsburg. Support and recovery for those affected by hurts, habits, or hang-ups. Call 852-2255 ext. 244 for more information.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — “R.U.T.S. Group” will meet at 8 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 801 S. Green St., Brownsburg.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AVON 24-HOUR GROUP — will meet 8 p.m. at Avon United Methodist Church, 6850 E. U.S. 36.

SATURDAY

LADIES AEROBICS CLASS — meets 9 a.m. at Crossroads Church, 9101 E. C.R. 150 S., Avon. The free class is taught by Crossroad Church members trained by Body, Mind, and Spirit. Sessions are an hour long and combine step aerobics with body toning using weights. Open to ladies of all fitness levels. Participants are encouraged to bring a mat, water, and small hand weights. Call the church at 838-9100 for more information.

FANTASTIC FOOD DRIVE — Fantastic Sam’s at 1828 E. Main St., Plainfield is hosting a canned food drive through Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Proceeds will be donated to Sheltering Wings in Danville and anyone that donates can have a haircut from $10.95 with a shampoo and blowdry. For more information contact Vivian at 317-839-2954.

BARNES & NOBLE BOOK FAIR — 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble at 10269 E. U.S. 26 in Avon. The Avon Education Foundation benefits from the event. For more information call Amy Nickol at 331-3686.

BIPOLAR/DEPRESSION PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT GROUP — sponsored by the National Organization of Peer-to-Peer Support (NOPPS), formerly the Hendricks County support group, meets 10 a.m. to noon in meeting room C at the Avon-Washington Township Public Library, a half-mile north of U.S. 36 on S.R. 267. Meetings are free and open to the public. Family is encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Kevin Adamson at nopps@live.com or call 938-4814 (afternoons).

NATURE’S NOEL OPEN HOUSE — Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. at McCloud Nature Park in North Salem. A weekend-long celebration of the start of the holiday season will include wildlife-friendly decorations, holiday crafts, green holiday decor and gift ideas to create a festive season while helping the environment.

SPIRIT OF THE SEASON WITH JENNIE DEVOE — Jennie DeVoe returns for her annual concert at Chateau Thomas Winery in Plainfield. Casual dining begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are required and must be purchased in advance for $35. For more information call 837-9463 or visit the website at www.chateauthomas.com.

SUNDAY

HOEDOWN EXPRESS CLOGGERS — beginners meet 6:30 p.m. and intermediate cloggers meet 7:15 p.m. at 1650 Northfield Drive, Brownsburg. Cost is $20 a month. Group meets every Sunday except holidays. Call Eric Bley at 994-5533 for more information, or e-mail hoedownexpress@yahoo.com.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — “In the Pitts Group” will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Pittsboro United Methodist Church, 227 E. Main St.

MONDAY

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION/GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT — classes 5-8 p.m. at the Danville Public Library, 101 S. Indiana St. To register call Tisa Davis at 745-2604.

DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL — work study meeting 5:30 p.m. in Danville Town Hall, 147 W. Main St. Regular meeting follows at 7 p.m.

TWIN BRIDGES TOASTMASTERS — will meet from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Cummins Mental Health, C.R. 6655 E. U.S. 36, Avon. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of communication and leadership skills of its members. For more information visit the website www.twinbridgestm.com.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — “Women 12 & 12 Group” will meet at 6:45 p.m. at Danville Christian Church, 180 W. Main St.

PLAINFIELD PLAN COMMISSION — meets 7 p.m. in the Plainfield Municipal Building, 206 W. Main St.

AVON POLICE MERIT COMMISSION — will meet 7 p.m. in the council chambers of Avon Town Hall, 6570 E. U.S. 36.

NAR-ANON — a support group for family and friends of those with drug addictions meets 7 p.m. at Cummins Mental Health Center, 6655 E. U.S. 36, Avon.

DIVORCECARE — A weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced, will meet 7-9 p.m. at Crossroads Church, 7209 E. C.R. 100 S., Avon. Call 838-9100 or visit the website www.crossroadsavon.org for more information.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — “One Paragraph At A Time” group will meet at 7:30 p.m. at St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. Main St., Plainfield.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — “Road to Serenity Group” (Big Book) will meet at 8 p.m. at Danville Christian Church, 180 W. Main St.

TUESDAY

HENDRICKS COUNTY REGIONAL SEWER BOARD — meets 8 a.m. in the commissioners meeting room at the Hendricks County Government Center, 355 S. Washington St., Danville.

HENDRICKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — meets 9:30 a.m. in the commissioners meeting room at the Hendricks County Government Center, 355 S. Washington St., Danville.

PARENTS IN TOUCH — will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Clayton Public Library. This is a prayer group for parents with children attending Mill Creek schools. For more information, call 837-0974 or e-mail to parentsNtouch@yahoo.com.

AL-ANON — will meet at 10 a.m. at Hope United Presbyterian Church, 1331 Section St., Plainfield.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — “Big Book of Hope Group” will meet at 10 a.m. at Hope United Presbyterian Church, 1331 Section St., Plainfield.

DANVILLE KIWANIS — will meet at noon at Dave’s All-American Pizza. For more information, call Nola Crouch at 745-9969.

HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP — meets 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Cancer Center — Avon Station. No registration is required. For more information call HRH’s Chaplaincy department at 745-3417.

DRIVER EDUCATION — sponsored by the West Central Indiana Educational Service Center. Class meets 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Brownsburg High School through January. Driving sessions scheduled after classroom sessions have begun. Cost is $360. Registration forms available in various school offices. Call Jason Patterson at 852-2258 ext. 1808 for more information.

WINTERLAND MOVIE SERIES — The Danville Parks and Recreation Department is showing “Elf” at 6 p.m. in the Ellis Park Train Station. Free popcorn and a drink is provided. Bring your own blankets and seating. The movie is free with paid admission to the Winterland light show. Call 745-3015 for more information.

HENDRICKS COUNTY DEMOCRATS — dinner 6 p.m. at the Golden Eagle restaurant, 50 Old Farm Road, Danville, followed by a meeting at 7 p.m. Visit the website www.hendrickscodems.org for more information.

HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH COMFORT ZONE — a support group for suicide survivors meets 6 to 7:30 p.m. in conference room 1 on the east side of the Danville hospital. No registration is required. For more information call HRH’s Chaplaincy department at 745-3417.

T.O.P.S. — Take Off Pounds Sensibly, will meet 6 p.m. at the Hendricks County Senior Center, 1201 Sycamore Lane, Danville. For more information call, 745-4303.

AVON OPTIMIST CLUB — meets 6:30 p.m. in Avon-Washington Township Library, 498 N. S.R. 267. Call Bob Thompson at 407-6597 for more information.

WESTSIDE BRIDGE CLUB — meets 7 p.m. in the Wayne Township Fire Administration Building, 700 N. High School Road, Indianapolis. Players of all levels and experience are welcome. Lessons available prior to game time. This is a duplicate bridge game. For more information, contact Cyndy Cradick at 862-4660 or cyndy2@msn.com.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — “In Step” group will meet at 7:15 p.m. at Cummins Mental Health, 6655 E. U.S. 36, Avon.

WEDNESDAY

AVON ROTARY CLUB — will meet at 7 a.m. at Avon Town Hall. For more information, call 281-3650.

READING TRAIN STORYTIME — a preschool and early readers storytime with a weekly craft, meets 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 10269 E. U.S. 36, Avon. Free and open to the public. Call 271-5857 for more information.

PLAINFIELD ROTARY CLUB — will meet at noon at the Plainfield Elks Lodge, U.S. 40 West. For more information, call 698-0080.

HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP — meets 6 p.m. in the volunteer services training room in the basement of the Danville hospital. Enter the hospital on the east side under the covered walkway. The group is free to participants. Call the chaplaincy department at 745-3417 to let them know if you’re attending.

KIWANIS CLUB OF BROWNSBURG — will meet at 6:45 p.m. at the Elegance Restaurant, Brownsburg.

CHAPEL HILL LIONS CLUB — meets 7 p.m. at the Microtel Hotel on Rockville Road. For more information call Keith Young at 486-0006.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — “Open Group” will meet at 7:15 p.m. at Cummins Mental Health, 6655 E. U.S. 36, Avon.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — “Wednesday 12 & 12 Group” will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Pittsboro United Methodist Church, 227 E. Main St.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — “Women’s Closed Discussion Group” will meet at 7:30 p.m. at St. Marks Church, 710 E. Buchanan St., Plainfield.

AL-ANON — will meet at 8 p.m. at Hope United Presbyterian Church, 1331 Section St., Plainfield.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — “Hope 12 Step Meeting” will meet at 8 p.m. at Hope United Presbyterian Church, 1331 Section St., Plainfield.