The following is a list of community events going on in Frankfort and all of Clinton County:
VOLUNTEER MUSEUM WORK HOURS AT THE CLINTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF OLD STONEY. THE FRANKFORT LIONS CLUB TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS IS HELPING PUT THE MUSEUM BACK TOGETHER AND WILL BE WORKING THROUGH THE SUMMER. HOURS ARE 1-5 P.M. THURSDAYS AND 9 A.M. TO 1 P.M. SATURDAYS.
THE FRANKFORT FARMERS MARKET IS HELD ON SATURDAY FROM 8 A.M. TO NOON ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE SQUARE IN DOWNTOWN FRANKFORT.
THE PAUL PHILLIPPE RESOURCE CENTER IN FRANKFORT IS OFFERING FREE BUS TRIPS TO VARIOUS LOCATIONS THREE TIMES A MONTH THROUGH OCTOBER. SCHEDULED OCTOBER TRIPS ARE AS FOLLOWS: TUESDAY, OCT. 17 (COVERED BRIDGE, LEAVE AT 8 A.M., LUNCH ON YOUR OWN, RETURN APPROXIMATELY 4:30 P.M.); THURSDAY, OCT. 19 (LAST $1 MOVIE, LEAVE AT 8:30 A.M., ‘SULLY’, LUNCH ON YOUR OWN AT FLAP JACKS). A FREE WILL OFFERING FOR THE BUS WILL BE ACCEPTED. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 659-4060.
LEWIS CASS JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS WILL BE PRESENTING THEIR ANNUAL FALL CHOIR CONCERT ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, AT 7 P.M. IN THE LCHS AUDITORIUM. ADMISSION IS $4 FOR STUDENTS AND $5 FOR ADULTS. CHILDREN UNDER SCHOOL AGE AS WELL AS EMPLOYEES OF LEWIS CASS SCHOOLS ARE ADMITTED FREE OF CHARGE.
SUNCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS PARTICIPATING IN WALK TO SCHOOL DAY ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13. THE FIRST 100 STUDENTS THAT WALK OR BIKE TO SCHOOL THAT DAY WILL RECEIVE A FREE PRIZE FROM HEALTHY COMMUNITIES OF CLINTON COUNTY. TOO FAR TO WALK? DRIVE PART OF THE WAY AND WALK THE REST! CONSIDER DROPPING YOUR CHILD OFF AT CIRCLE PARK, THE FIRE STATION LOCATED AT 1400 W. BARNER ST., THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OR THE CORNER OF ROSSVILLE AND MAGNOLIA AVENUES AND THEY CAN WALK THE REST OF THE WAY SUPERVISED IN A WALKING SCHOOL BUS. ALSO ON THAT DAY, SUNCREST STUDENTS WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THEIR ANNUAL SUNCREST ELEMENTARY DAWG JOG. EACH INDIVIDUAL WILL HAVE 30 MINUTES TO COMPLETE AS MANY LAPS AS POSSIBLE AROUND THE SCHOOL’S WALKING TRACK. THE GOAL OF THIS YEAR’S EVENT IS $5,000. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 659-6265.
ARBORWOOD BY SHOUP’S JUST OFF NORTH PARK DRIVE IN FRANKFORT INVITES YOU TO THE LAST PARTY ON THE PATIO ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13. LIVING PROOF BAND WILL BE PERFORMING. TICKETS ARE $25 FOR FOOD, DRINKS AND ENTERTAINMENT. MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND. TICKETS ARE ON SALE ONLINE AT SHOUPSCOUNTRY.COM, AT THE DOOR AND AT SHOUP’S COUNTRY STORE.
CLINTON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL IS HOSTING A NELSON’S PORT-A-PIT FUNDRAISER CHICKEN DINNER FEATURING CHICKEN, PITS, APPLESAUCE AND DRINK FOR $10 A PLATE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, FROM 3-7 P.M. YOU CAN PREORDER BY CONTACTING DIANE MAST AT THE SCHOOL, OR IF YOU KNOW ANY JUNIOR THAT ATTENDS CLINTON CENTRAL, YOU CAN PURCHASE A TICKET FROM THEM. ALL PREORDERED MEALS NEED TO BE PICKED UP BY 6 P.M. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARD THE JUNIOR CLASS FUND FOR PROM.
THE DATES AND TIMES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED FOR THE PARKVIEW HAUNTED HOUSE ‘TERROR IN THE CELLAR’ AT 1501 BURLINGTON AVENUE. DATES AND HOURS ARE AS FOLLOWS: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 (6-11 P.M.); SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 (4-11 P.M.); FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 (6-11 P.M.); SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 (6-11 P.M.); SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 (1-8 P.M.); FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 (6-11 P.M.) AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 (4-11 P.M.). OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 (RUMMAGE SALE AT 9 A.M.), SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 (CAR SHOW FROM NOON-4 P.M.); SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 (PUMPKIN CONTEST FROM 1-2 P.M. AND CHILI COOK OFF FROM 2-4 P.M.) AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 (BAKE OFF AT 2 P.M.).
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES OF CLINTON COUNTY COALITION IS SPONSORING A FAMILY BIKING EVENT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, AT 9 A.M., AT THE KIRKLIN OCTOBERFEST. INDIVIDUALS CAN RIDE THE KIRKLIN ROUTE OF THE NEW CLINTON COUNTY BIKEWAYS. THE RIDE WILL START AND END AT THE KIRKLIN LIBRARY. FREE BREAKFAST WILL FOLLOW AT BOOKER’S RESTAURANT. THE FIRST 25 PEOPLE TO RSVP WILL RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT. CALL 659-6063 TO RSVP.
VESTA MASONIC LODGE IN JEFFERSON IS HAVING A FISH FRY ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, FROM 4:30-7 P.M. COST IS $10 FOR ADULTS; CHILDREN 6-12 ARE $5 AND THOSE UNDER 5 ARE FREE.
THE PAUL PHILLIPPE RESOURCE CENTER IS HAVING ART SHOW FROM 2-5 P.M. ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 AT BURGEN HALL, 401 WEST WALNUT, FRANKFORT. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND A RECEPTION AND EXHIBIT OF THE PATRON ARTISTS NOEL JOHNS, ALICE CLEVELAND, WINNIE BEARD, JACQUE COOPER, DEB KING, CAROLYM McMAHEL, SUE MILNER, GAYLE MURRAY, YVONNE SALLEE, BILL STREET, ARLENE JOHNSTON AND JOAN WOOD.
KIRKLIN MAIN STREET IS HAVING AN OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION FROM 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, IN DOWNTOWN KIRKLIN. THIS EVENT WILL FEATURE KIRKLIN ANTIQUE AND SPECIALTY SHOPS, RESTAURANTS AND BAKERY, FLEA MARKET, FARMERS MARKET, CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-IN AND HOLIDAY CRAFTS. THERE WILL BE A HOG ROAST WITH ALL THE FIXIN’S FROM 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M. AS WELL AS LIVE MUSIC FROM THE TRIPLE THREAT BAND FROM 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M.
ONWARD CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN ONWARD IS HAVING A CHICKEN AND NOODLE SUPPER ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, FROM 4:30-7 P.M OR UNTIL THE FOOD IS GONE. CARRYOUTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. MENU INCLUDES CHICKEN AND NOODLES, MASHED POTATOES, GREEN BEANS, SALAD BAR, DESSERT AND BEVERAGE. HOMEMADE NOODLES WILL BE ON SALE FOR $5 PER POUND. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 574-626-2789.
THERE WILL BE A FALL GIVEAWAY AT THE CORNERSTONE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, 5641 W. MULBERRY-JEFFERSON ROAD, FRANKFORT, FROM 10 A.M. TO NOON ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14. THE GIVEAWAY WILL INCLUDE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, CLOTHES AND FURNITURE. DONATIONS WILL BE TAKEN FROM OCTOBER 8-13 WITH ALL ITEMS TO BE DROPPED OFF AT THE CHURCH. THIS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT PASTOR BRAD FULLERTON AT 765-296-8133.
ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, LOCATED ON US 931 AND SOUTHWAY BLVD. EAST, KOKOMO, WILL BE HOSTING THEIR ANNUAL ANGEL’S ATTIC BAZAAR, CRAFT SHOW AND CHICKEN NOODLE DINNER FROM 8 A.M. TO 2 P.M. ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14. DINNER IS SERVED FROM 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M. AND INCLUDES CHICKEN AND NOODLES, MASHED POTATOES, VEGETABLE, SALAD, DESSERT, ROLL AND DRINK. PRICES FOR THE DINNER ARE $8 FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN (5-AND-UNDER) ARE $3. CARRYOUT IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 765-453-0555.
CELEBRATE NATIONAL FAMILY HISTORY MONTH BY LEARNING HOW TO UNCOVER YOUR FAMILY HISTORY AT THE FRANKFORT COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, FROM 6-8 P.M. THE CLASS ENTITLED FAMILY HISTORY 101: DISCOVER YOUR ROOTS WILL BE IN ROOM 219. THE CLASS WILL CONSIST OF ONE HOUR OF INSTRUCTION FOLLOWED BY AN HOUR OF PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE. COST OF THE CLASS IS $2, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE OR AT THE TIME OF THE PROGRAM. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 654-8746.
THE WOODSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REUNION CHILI SUPPER AND CARNIVAL WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, FROM 6-9 P.M. AT THE CLINTON COUNTY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, 1100 W. GREEN ST., FRANKFORT. COST IS $8 PER PERSON. THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED ALONG WITH FORMER STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENJOY THE TRADITION OF WOODSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S FALL CHILI SUPPER AND CARNIVAL. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT CHARLENE (ABSTON) TAYLOR AT 765-894-0586. PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE CLINTON COUNTY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB.
THE THIRD ANNUAL CAR TRUCK SHOW, HOSTED BY THE INDIANA GHOST DOCTORS WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, FROM NOON TO 4 P.M. AT PARKVIEW HOME IN FRANKFORT. REGISTRATION STARTS AT 9 A.M. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT RANDY WEST AT 606-307-4657.
EAT, DRINK AND BE SCARY AT THE ARBORWOOD BY SHOUP’S HALLOWEEN PARTY ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27. FUN STARTS AT 8 P.M. AND LASTS UNTIL MIDNIGHT. ENTERTAINMENT BY FLANNEL JANE. TICKETS ARE $10 AND ARE ON SALE ONLINE AT SHOUPSCOUNTRY.COM, AT THE DOOR AND AT SHOUP’S COUNTRY STORE. COSTUMES ARE WELCOMED AS THERE WILL BE A PRIZE FOR BEST DRESSED.
MICHIGANTOWN LIONS CLUB IS HAVING ITS ANNUAL BEEF NOODLE/HAM LOAF DINNER ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, AT THE MICHIGANTOWN LIONS/COMMUNITY BUILDING.
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT 806 NORTH COLUMBIA STREET, FRANKFORT, IS HAVING A HAM LOAF DINNER ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, FROM 4:30-6:30 P.M. MENU INCLUDES HAM LOAF, MASHED POTATOES, GREEN BEANS, COLE SLAW OR APPLESAUCE, DESSERT AND DRINK. COST IS $9 FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN ARE $4 AND THOSE FIVE-AND-UNDER ARE FREE. CARRYOUT AND DELIVERY ARE AVAILABLE. CALL 765-654-7542.
CREATE A CUSTOM WOODEN SIGN OF YOUR CHOICE AT THE FRANKFORT COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, AT 10 A.M. SELECT THE STAIN, STENCIL AND SIZE OF YOUR PIECE ONLINE, AND COME TO THE LIBRARY READY TO PAINT. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY OCTOBER 18. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO HTTP://WWW.CREATIVEGATHERINGSINDY.COM/ORDER-YOUR-SIGN.HTML.
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH AT 8280 EAST COUNTY ROAD 800 NORTH IN FOREST, IS HAVING A PULLED PORK SUPPER ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, FROM 5-7:30 P.M. MENU WILL CONSIST PULLED PORK/PULLED PORK SANDWICH, BAKED BEANS, CHEESE POTATOES, SLAW, DESSERT AND DRINK. COST IS $8 FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN 5-12 ARE $5 AND THOSE UNDER 5 ARE FREE. TICKETS ARE PRE-SALE OR AT THE DOOR. PRE-SALE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM CHURCH MEMBERS OR BY CALLING 765-249-2535. CARRYOUT WILL BE AVAILABLE.
THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF SPECIAL EVENTS GOING ON IN THE AREA: OCTOBER 14 — FRANKFORT MAIN STREET SECOND ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST AT VETERANS PARK, 5-10 P.M.; OCTOBER 14 — KIRKLIN MAIN STREET OCTOBERFEST, 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M.; OCTOBER 31 — FRANKFORT MAIN STREET TRUNK-OR-TREAT ON THE SQUARE IN DOWNTOWN FRANKFORT, 5:30-7 P.M. NOVEMBER 10-12 — 37TH ANNUAL FRIENDS OF FRANKFORT LIBRARY FINE ART EXHIBITION AND SALE; NOVEMBER 13 — FRANKFORT MAIN STREET CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATING CONTEST; DECEMBER 2 — FRANKFORT MAIN STREET ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE IN DOWNTOWN FRANKFORT, 3 P.M.