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Washington County March for Babies was a success

Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 28 October 2009 00:00
Participating residents in Washington County raised over $15,000 for the babies by walking in the March of Dimes: March for Babies on Sunday, October 11 at Salem Speedway. Walkers participated individually or part of corporate, youth, or family team. This year’s top teams included: 1. Washington County Substance Abuse Council 2. 3 Little Blessings 3. Trevor’s Troopers 4. Morgan’s Raiders 5. First Harrison Bank The Top Walker was John Fultz with the Washington County Substance Abuse Council. This year’s Top Youth Team was the Salem High School Spanish Club. And the Top New Team was 3 Little Blessings, the team of the 2009 March for Babies Ambassadors: Jenna, Rachel, and Will Little, who are the children of Jill and Lance Little. Thanks to our local sponsors Salem Lions Club, National City Bank now a part of PNC, First Harrison Bank, Mid-Southern Savings Bank, Hoosier Uplands, and Highland United Methodist Church. The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 October 2009 08:48

A Christmas Wonderland Tea at Tunnel Hill Christian Church

Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 00:00
Tunnel Hill Christian Church will be having its 10th Annual Tea November 7, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Tunnel Hill Christian Church Activity Center, located at 5105 Old Georgetown Road in Georgetown. The Tea has become a well-known event and is open to the community. Though primarily women attend, young ladies are very welcome, along with men. This year the theme is A Christmas Wonderland. Guests will feel the spirit of Christmas and the season of winter as they enter the Center. Each table will be decorated with a unique Christmas or Winter theme. A "donation voting" will be held to judge the favorite or best decorated table.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 07:34
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Tony Dungy to speak in New Albany, November 3

Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 00:00
Super Bowl Championship coach Tony Dungy will be the guest speaker at the Chick-fil-a “Desire to Inspire” dinner series being held on November 3, at he Northside Christian Church in New Albany beginning at 7:30pm. All proceeds generated by the event will benefit the work of ROCK to build stronger communities and families. General admission tickets for the event are $25 each. Premium Experience packets are available for $800 which includes eight tickets, a sit down dinner with Coach Dungy and a table picture of your group with the former-Indianapolis Colts head coach. In addition, all members of your group will receive an autographed copy of Dungy's new book Uncommon. To make reservations and/or receive additional information about the event, contact ROCK at (502) 297-9892.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 07:33

Floyd YMCA hosts public for Lights On After School

Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 00:00
Please stop by the Floyd County Branch of the YMCA of Southern Indiana (33 State St. in New Albany) between 4 and 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, for the annual "Lights On After School," a special visitation time to draw attention to the importance of supervised programs and after-school settings for children. The Y and other sponsoring organizations (Ed Endres Boys and Girls Club, Bridges to Success of New Albany-Floyd County Schools, New Directions, After-School Alliance of the Step Ahead Council, 21st Century Middle School Program, and Our Place Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program) will join thousands of other Y sites across the country for the effort.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 07:36
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Graceland Baptist to host women’s rally

Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 00:00
All women of the community are invited to an evening of praise and inspiration featuring Mary Courtney, nationally known speaker, concert minister and former vocalist of the year. She has performed at the White House and appeared on Daystar Christian Television. Her topic will be “Let Go and Let God.” She has a powerful testimony and speaks openly about her battle with anorexia and her husband’s suicide. The event will take place on Friday, November 6 at 7 p.m. on the Graceland campus, 3600 Kamer Miller Road in New Albany. Admission is free. For more information and direction to the church please call 812-944-6448. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 07:38

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