Coming Events

LINCOLN CITY – The film, “The Why in the Road,” will be shown at the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial at noon June 1.
Sponsored by Preserving the Historic Road 2012, the hour-long film takes viewers on a journey down Indiana’s historic roads in an attempt to answer the question, “Why would anyone want to preserve a historic road?”
A second showing of the film will be held at noon June 5. Both showings will be at the park’s Memorial Visitor Center.

TELL CITY – The Perry County Public Library-Tell City branch will host Cindy Jones, a representative of Herbs and Health Care Inc. at 1 p.m. June 1.
Jones will give a presentation on using herbal remedies. She will focus on the various uses of single and herbal combinations as an alternative to traditional medicine. Developing healthy habits by using supplements will also be discussed. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the event to learn more.

ROCKPORT – The Lincoln Pioneer Village in Rockport will host a basket-weaving class from 9 a.m. to noon June 1 as a part of First Saturday events held at the village.
Participants will be able to make 7-inch tall, wood-base baskets with a 7-inch diameter and handle. Cost for the cost is $15 per person and registration is required.
To sign up, call the village at (812) 649-9147 by May 27. Entrance to the village is free to Spencer County residents the first Saturday of the month.

BIRDSEYE – Local children are invited to take their friends, family, fishing poles, tackle and bait, and head over to Patoka Lake from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 1 for the annual Kid’s Fishing Derby.
Groups can park at the Modern Campground Center Shelterhouse at 8:30 a.m. to register and then take a short stroll down to the fishing pond for a friendly competition. This event is for children 12 years of age and under and they must be accompanied by an adult.