Coming Events

FRENCH LICK – The 2013 Block Bash, a chainsaw carving competition, will be held Sept. 20 through Sept. 22 in the French Lick Town Green.
The event will feature 10 of the top carvers in the country, according to organizers. The carvers will compete for three days on eight-hour masterpiece sculptures. Activities  will be from noon to 9 p.m. Sept. 20 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 21 and 22. All carvings will be auctioned Sept. 21 and 22 at 5 p.m.

SPENCER COUNTY – Hoosier history buffs can meet archaeologists and learn about the state’s fascinating past during Indiana Archaeology Month in September.
Archaeology Month is an opportunity to celebrate and learn about Indiana archaeology, a press release from the Department of Natural Resources stated. Events for all ages are held all month by universities, museums, organizations and individuals throughout Indiana. The DNR Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology coordinates Archaeology Month.

TELL CITY – The friends and family of Larry Taylor will host a benefit auction and dance to help raise funds for medical bills and expenses.
The event will be from 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Tell City American Legion Post on Indiana 66.
Admission will be $15 per person or $25 per couple.
There will be live music by “Good Ole Boys,” food and a cash bar.
Cash donations may be made at Fifth Third Bank in Tell City to the “Benefit of Larry Taylor” account.
Taylor has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

TELL CITY – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2939 will host its annual family picnic Oct. 6 at Mulzer Camp west of Troy.
Members and their families, plus the ladies and men’s auxiliary units and their families are invited to attend.
The post will furnish the meat, potatoes and drinks. Those attending are asked to take a covered dish or dessert.
Dinner will begin around 12:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Kerry James at (812) 608-0217.