Smorgasbord Dinner - St. John's Lutheran Church of Napoleon
2025-09-04 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | St. John’s Lutheran Church – Napoleon, 8903 Versailles St, Napoleon, IN, 47034, United States
Ham, German hot potato salad, casseroles, homemade coffee cakes, etc.
Serving is 4:30-7:00 PM and everyone is welcome.
Carryout is available.
$14 per person

Caregiver Support Group
2025-09-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Margaret Mary Health, 321 Mitchell Ave, Batesville, IN, 47006, United States
Located at Margaret Mary Hospital (Main Campus) in Batesville, this is the Batesville Dementia Caregivers Support Group, sponsored by the Greater Cincinnati Alzheimer’s Association. This group will meet on the first Thursday of every month, at 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Meetings are open to new attendees at any time, no ongoing commitment is expected. For more information, contact Ann Edwards at 812-213-0722 or email at ann@agingcare-solutions.com.

Westport Kiwanis 25th Annual Car Show and Pork Chop Dinner
2025-09-06 08:00 - 16:00 | The Westport Area Community Building, 205 West Main Street, Westport, IN, United States
Classic Cars and BBQ for a Cause!
Westport Kiwanis Hosts 25th Annual Car Show and Pork Chop Dinner
Westport, IN – September 6, 2025 – Shine up your classic ride and bring your appetite! The Kiwanis Club of Westport invites the community to the 25th Annual Heat in the Street Car Show and BBQ Pork Chop Dinner, a fun-filled day benefitting local community service projects.
The event will take place rain or shine on Main Street in Westport, Indiana, with car registration from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and awards presented at 4:00 p.m. Spectators are welcome all day long to enjoy great cars, great food, and great company!
Car Show Details:
· 50 trophies awarded, including President’s Choice and Farthest Distance Traveled
· Four classes: Up to 1960, 1960–1985, 1986–present, and Motorcycle/ATV
· Shaded street parking
BBQ Pork Chop Dinner & Concessions:
· Enjoy mouthwatering grilled pork chop dinners and BBQ sandwiches
· Hot dogs, Amish pies and other favorites available throughout the day
All proceeds from this event support the Kiwanis Club of Westport’s mission to improve the lives of local children and families through service projects and scholarships.
Come for the cars, stay for the food, and leave knowing you made a difference!
For more information or to register your vehicle, contact Richard Young at (812) 591-3100 or Mike Fox at (812) 614-1712.

Lawrence J. "Larry" Holtel
2025-09-07 08:00 - 17:00 | IN
Lawrence John “Larry” Holtel, age 100, passed on September 6th, 2025, at his home in Oldenburg, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Henry and Mary (nee Giesting) Holtel, on April 18th, 1925 in Oldenburg, Indiana. Larry married Betty (nee Kaiser) on April 22nd, 1950, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Oldenburg. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Batesville V.F.W. Post #3183, and the Batesville Eagle Arie #1130.
Larry was a proud lifelong resident of Oldenburg. He spent his lifetime as wood worker, not only as in his profession at Romweber Furniture for 40 years, but also as his favorite pastime. There was always a daily wood project to be had, he would say “I want to make a little sawdust every day.” He built the house he lived in on Vine Street and said he loved having the best view in town. Larry was a walking historian of the Village of Spires and loved sharing his knowledge with family and friends of all ages, in some cases over a glass of homemade wine. He was a member of many, if not all, of the volunteer organizations in Oldenburg throughout his life, including 30 years at Oldenburg Fire Department. He was awarded the Indiana Sycamore of the Wabash Award by the Governor for his contributions to his country and his community. Larry will be remembered for his steadfast service, quiet strength, and the deep love he held for his family, community, and country.
Larry is survived by son Robert “Bob” (Shawn) Holtel of Oldenburg; daughters Mary Jo Beck of Batesville, Nancy (Steve) Marticke of Ft Myers Florida, and Karen (Mark) Pratt of Osgood, Indiana; daughter-in-law Sally Holtel of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandchildren Jim, Brian, Lisa, Eric, Kevin, Leslie, Katherine, Tori, and Cassie; step-granddaughter Marsha; great-grandchildren Alex, Emma, Sam, Ethan, Logan, Madilyn, Leo, Amelia, Bernadette, and one on the way. Larry was preceded in death by his wife Betty Holtel; son Glen Holtel, brothers Alphonse Holtel, Paul Holtel, Clarence Holtel, Ralph Holtel; sisters Martha Werner and Cleona Barnhorst and son-in-law Andy Beck.
Visitation is Friday, September 12th, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., at Weigel Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Saturday, September 13th at 10 a.m. at the Holy Family Church, with Fr. John Barker, OFM officiating. The burial will be at Holy Family Cemetery in Oldenburg, Indiana immediately following with military graveside rites being conducted by the Ripley County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3183 and by the Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271 of Batesville. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Church, Margaret Mary Health Hospice, or Oldenburg Freudenfest Inc. For online condolences please visit www.weigelfh.com.

Golf Scramble - Rotary Help a Student Fund
2025-09-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Hillcrest Golf & Country Club, 850 N Walnut St., Bateville, IN, 47006, United States
Benefitting the Southeastern Indiana Career Center “Rotary Help a Student Fund”
Registration at 11 am
Starts at Noon
4-person, 18-hole golf scramble.
Each golfer receives a goodie bag.
Lunch included in Entry Fee.
Entry Fee:
$100 per person
$400 per foursome
Sponsor Fee:
$150 – Recognized at Event
Contact Donald Mobley 812-934-5851 or meldon@etczone.com

Big Ideas Open House - Ripley County Comprehensive Plan
2025-09-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Ripley County Annex Building (Versailles), 102 W First North St, Versailles, IN, 47042, United States
The Ripley County Comprehensive Plan wants your input!
Join the BIG IDEAS OPEN HOUSE where the draft vision, goals, and future land use map are ready for your review.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - Paws for a Purpose - The Riley Duerstock Nursing Scholarship
2025-09-19 | IN
CLICK HERE TO PREREGISTER!
Walk your dog and enjoy:

Pie Auction
Snow Cones
Puppy Chow
Kindness counter craft for kids

Register by September 19, and receive a t-shirt, dog bandana, and pup cup!
Proceeds benefit The Riley Duerstock Nursing Scholorship – Managed by the Ripley County Community Foundation.

Tree City Fall Festival
2025-09-19 08:00 - 22:30 | Courthouse Square, Greensburg, Indiana, 150 Courthouse Square, Greensburg, IN, 47240, United States
ALL DAY, starting at 8 AM – Vendors, food trucks, and support your local, downtown businesses!
6:00 PM – Tree City Fall Festival Pageant Crowning of Royalty following opening ceremonies
6:45 PM – Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders
8:45 PM – Boys in the Band – Alabama Tribute

Tree City Fall Festival
2025-09-20 08:00 - 23:00 | Courthouse Square, Greensburg, Indiana, 150 Courthouse Square, Greensburg, IN, 47240, United States
ALL DAY, starting at 8 AM – Vendors, food trucks, and support your local, downtown businesses!
8:00 AM – Caleb Brown Memorial 5K
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM – Classic Car Show
(Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home parking lot)
9:00 AM – Herb Kohler Memorial Parade Float Lineup
10:00 AM – Start of the Herb Kohler Memorial Parade – ‘Volunteering is Alive in 2025’
11:00 AM – Local Cheer Exhibition immediately after parade
(in front of the Main Stage)
12:00 PM – Rush County Big Band
(Main Stage)
1:30 PM – Pet Costume Contest
(northeast corner of the courthouse square – Washington St & Franklin St)
2:30-3:30 PM – Tree City Fall Festival Royalty Meet & Greet
(The Branch Gathering Place + Coffeehouse)
5:15 PM – Greensburg Elite Edition Show Choir performance & singing of the National Anthem at 6:00 PM
(Main Stage)
6:00 PM – The Renegades
8:30 PM – Small Town – A Tribute to John Mellencamp

Dillsboro Heritage Days
2025-09-20 09:00 - 19:00 | Dillsboro
Bake Sale on the Lawn (9am-2pm)
80th Anniversary of WWII – Historical Display at Civic Center (9am-5pm)
Skirt Game at Community Park (6pm)
Homemade Ice Cream and Desserts Available
Veteran’s Walk at Trinity Lutheran Greenspace

Dillsboro Heritage Days
2025-09-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Dillsboro
80th Anniversary of WWII – Historical Display at Civic Center (11am-4pm)
Veteran’s Walk at Trinity Lutheran Greenspace

Versailles Pumpkin Show
2025-09-24 13:00 - 21:30 | Courthouse Square, Versailles
1:00pm Deadline for Lions Club Home Arts & Craft Show Entries
6:00pm Opening Ceremonies
6:15pm-6:45pm Music by Faith Lafary
7:00pm-8:30pm King & Queen Contest (Area High Schools)
8:30pm-9:30pm Music by Rusty Bladen Band

Batesville Bulldog Strong and Ready Community Wellness Fair 2025
2025-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Batesville Middle School, 201 N Mulberry St, Batesville, IN, 47006, United States
Fourth annual Batesville Bulldog Strong and Ready Community Wellness Fair for Southeast Indiana, providing no cost health screenings, immunizations for school age children, interactive health demonstrations and activities. Over 40 community partners providing resources for physical and mental health, dental education, connections to social services, health insurance outreach, student-led activities, interactive art fun and much more. Free ice cream from Ison’s Family Pizza. Something for all ages-ALL ARE WELCOME!

Franklin County Antique Machinery Club Show
2025-09-25 09:00 - 21:00 | Franklin County Fairgrounds, Brookville
Thursday – September 25th, 2025
9am – Opening Ceremony
12 pm – Noon Whistle
6 pm – Antique Tractor Pull Registration begins at 4pm
Dusk – Steam Engine Spark Show behind the sawmill

All Day Events:
Sawmill – powered by Steam Engines
Field Demonstrations – in the field behind the barn
Threshing
Corn shelling
Rock Crushing
Straw Baling
Corn Shredding
Heritage Crafter Demonstrations in the cattle barn next to the show arena.
Pottery
Broom Making
Chair Caning
Spinning
Rope Making
Rug Twining
Pedal Sewing Machines
Fiber Arts
Wood Carvers
and more…
Steam Engines
Old-Time Kitchen
Fairbanks Morse Oldenburg Engine
Blacksmith Shop
Milk House
Printing Press
Hit & Miss Engines
Line Shaft Shop
2 huge flea market areas

Versailles Pumpkin Show
2025-09-25 17:00 - 21:30 | Courthouse Square, Versailles
5:45pm-6:00pm Main Street Versailles – Baking Contest Winner Announcements
6:00pm-7:00pm Music by Harley Day
7:00pm-8:00pm Prince & Princess Contest and Pie Eating Contest
8:15pm-9:30pm Music by Marisa Fullenkamp

Girl Scouts Information Meeting
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Camp John Claire, 1089 South Park Ave., Batesville, IN, 47006, United States
Girls K and 1st Grade are Invited to Join Girl Scout Troop 5224!
What happens when Girl Scouts come together for action-packed adventures? They learn all they can do and be while experiencing the great outdoors and the thrill of trying new things.
As a Girl Scout, you’ll:

Engage in screen-free activities while making new friends
Discover new skills, like filming a movie, as your crew cheers you on
Plant seeds of kindness by helping out your community

Adventure is always in season with Girl Scouts.

Franklin County Antique Machinery Club Show
2025-09-26 09:00 - 21:00 | Franklin County Fairgrounds, Brookville
Friday, September 26th, 2025
9am – Opening Ceremony
12 pm – Noon Whistle
6 pm – Antique Tractor Pull Registration begins at 4pm
Dusk – Steam Engine Spark Show behind the sawmill

All Day Events:
Sawmill – powered by Steam Engines
Field Demonstrations – in the field behind the barn
Threshing
Corn shelling
Rock Crushing
Straw Baling
Corn Shredding
Heritage Crafter Demonstrations in the cattle barn next to the show arena.
Pottery
Broom Making
Chair Caning
Spinning
Rope Making
Rug Twining
Pedal Sewing Machines
Fiber Arts
Wood Carvers
and more…
Steam Engines
Old-Time Kitchen
Fairbanks Morse Oldenburg Engine
Blacksmith Shop
Milk House
Printing Press
Hit & Miss Engines
Line Shaft Shop
2 huge flea market areas

Versailles Pumpkin Show
2025-09-26 17:30 - 21:30 | Courthouse Square, Versailles
Retro Night
Come have fun and dress in your favorite decade!
5:30pm-6:30pm Music by Mr. T’s Mohawk
7:00pm-9:30pm Music by Sunday Drive

Franklin County Antique Machinery Club Show
2025-09-27 09:00 - 22:00 | Franklin County Fairgrounds, Brookville
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
9am – Opening Ceremony
10:00 am – Garden Tractor Pull Registration begins at 8:30 am
10:30 am – Tractor Games in the Horse Arena
12 pm – Noon Whistle
1pm – Parade – Line up begins at Noon by the Silo
3-5 pm Steam Engine Block Race behind the barn
3 pm – 12 & Under Children’s Games in the Horse Arena
3-5pm Adult Tractor Games in the Horse Arena
7 pm – Horse Pull
Dusk – Steam Engine Spark Show behind the sawmill

All Day Events:
Sawmill – powered by Steam Engines
Field Demonstrations – in the field behind the barn
Threshing
Corn shelling
Rock Crushing
Straw Baling
Corn Shredding
Heritage Crafter Demonstrations in the cattle barn next to the show arena.
Pottery
Broom Making
Chair Caning
Spinning
Rope Making
Rug Twining
Pedal Sewing Machines
Fiber Arts
Wood Carvers
and more…
Steam Engines
Old-Time Kitchen
Fairbanks Morse Oldenburg Engine
Blacksmith Shop
Milk House
Printing Press
Hit & Miss Engines
Line Shaft Shop
2 huge flea market areas

Versailles Pumpkin Show
2025-09-27 09:30 - 22:00 | Courthouse Square, Versailles
9:30am-10:30am Music by Jake Gaither
10:30am National Anthem by Jake Gaither, and Parade Kickoff (Parade Info)
12:15pm-12:45pm Giant Pumpkin Weighing and Awards Announcement
1:15pm Battle on the Border Pro Wrestling Event
3:30pm-5:30pm Music by Dermody Lane
7:30pm-9:45pm Music by South of Mason

Marching Band Invitational
2025-09-27 13:00 - 19:00 | Batesville High School, 1 Bulldog Blvd, Batesville, IN, 47006, United States
The Batesville High School (BHS) Music Department, in partnership with the Batesville Music Boosters, is excited to announce the first-ever Batesville Marching Invitational, taking place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the BHS football stadium. This event will welcome marching bands from across the region to compete in an exciting day of music, precision, and school spirit. Gates open at 12:00 PM; Event begins at 1:00 PM at the BHS Football Stadium
(Parking available behind the school. Guests should enter through the designated ticket gate.)
Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for children (ages 10 & under)
Concessions and food vendors will be available beginning at noon. Guests are encouraged to bring cash for purchases.
While the BHS Marching Band will not compete, as event hosts they will present a special exhibition performance at the end of the day, showcasing the program’s talent and dedication.

Immaculate Conception Parish Festival
2025-09-27 15:00 - 23:00 | Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2081 East County Road 820 South, Greensburg, IN, United States
Great food and fun for all!
Live Music featuring Taylor Hernly, Beer from Tree City Brew Co, Wine from Ertel Cellars Winery, 50/50 Raffle, Pull Tabs, Kids Games, Bouncy Houses, Fried Chicken from Stone’s Family Restaurant, Ice Cream from Hillbilly Corner, and Mock Turtle Soup!

Reverse Raffle for Brookville VFD
2025-09-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Brookville Fire Department
Reverse Raffle benefitting the Brookville Volunteer Fire Department.
Beer Garden & Live Music
$1,500 Grand Prize
$3,600 Total Payouts
$30 per ticket – 600 Tickets Sold
Ticket Includes:

Admission for One
Cash Bar
Basket Raffles
Chicken Dinner
Live Music

For more info., call Mark Shires 513-312-4178 or Sean Berns 513-403-3572.

Franklin County Antique Machinery Club Show
2025-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Franklin County Fairgrounds, Brookville
Sunday, September 28th, 2025
8 am – Opening Ceremony
8:30 am – Church Services at the Orchard Shelter
12 pm – Noon Whistle
12 Noon – Kiddie Tractor Pull in front of the office on the blacktop Registration begins at 11:45
2pm – Parade – Line up begins at 1 pm by the Silo
3 pm – The Grand Raffle at the Office

All Day Events:
Sawmill – powered by Steam Engines
Field Demonstrations – in the field behind the barn
Threshing
Corn shelling
Rock Crushing
Straw Baling
Corn Shredding
Heritage Crafter Demonstrations in the cattle barn next to the show arena.
Pottery
Broom Making
Chair Caning
Spinning
Rope Making
Rug Twining
Pedal Sewing Machines
Fiber Arts
Wood Carvers
and more…
Steam Engines
Old-Time Kitchen
Fairbanks Morse Oldenburg Engine
Blacksmith Shop
Milk House
Printing Press
Hit & Miss Engines
Line Shaft Shop
2 huge flea market areas

Bingo - St. Anthony's
2025-09-28 17:00 - 20:00 | St. Anthony Catholic Church, 4773 Church Rd, Morris, IN, 47006, United States
Bingo every Sunday night.
Doors open at 5pm.
Early Birds at 6:30pm.
Regular Games at 7pm.
Pull Tabs also for sale.
Snack bar with food and drinks.
Come out and enjoy a night of fun with your friends!

Book Signing
2025-09-30 09:30 - 11:30 | The Branch Coffee House, 113 N Broadway, Greensburg, 47240, United States
Christian Author and Contributing Writer to Chicken Soup for the Soul, William Clark, will be signing his Journey Home Trilogy in Greensburg (get books 1 and 3, and book 2 is free)!
Come to a fun gathering at The Branch Coffee House in downtown Greensburg on the square on Tuesday, September 30th, from 9:30 to 11:30.
Books by William Clark is non-profit. For ten years, they have helped support the largest and oldest Homeless Mission in the nation, Pacific Garden Mission.
There will be three drawings with special prizes. One drawing is for everyone! The second drawing is for customers. The third drawing is for Pacific Garden Mission supporters.
Clark will be signing his eight published books and his stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul. There will also be a vintage collection of children’s books from the past 70 years, and a good selection of Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Christmas books and other popular Christmas items will also be available.
