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Welcome Spring!  

Mark your calendar for a few community events you won’t want to miss!

May 1-3

“Nunsensations”

Mainstage Theatre

Visit www.mainstagetheatre.org for more information.

Admission:    Ticketed     Arts& Culture     Entertainment    

May 3

Relay for Life Rummage Sale

UAW Union Hall/ 29th and Madison, 8am-3pm

All proceeds donated to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.  Check out all the goodies for sale and contribute to a worthy cause!

Admission:     Free     Charity       Family            

May 3

Tea Time

Anderson Public Library, 2-4pm

Tea for two… join in for a day of games, dress up, and tea.  Children ages 6-12 can bring their mom or other special grown up.  Register by calling 641-2448.

Admission:     Free     Family     Entertainment     Food     Family    

May

3-4      

Mayor’s Cup, Little Grand Prix

Plant 18 – Scatterfield Rd

14th Annual event!  Tickets available for the pits.  Race info & entry blanks – Terry Riggins, (765)643-2752.

General Admission:  Free       Family      Entertainment       Food

May 5

Genealogy for Beginners

Madison County History Center, 1:30-3:30 pm

If you are interested in tracing your family roots, attend this informational session.   Call to register, 683-0052

Admission:       Hobbyist    

May 7

Spring Safety Seminar

Anderson Municipal Airport, 6:30pm

Pilots, get ready for the summer flying season!  For more information, contact Ron Jarvis, 765-620-8560, or visit www.CityofAnderson.com/airport/activities.aspx

Admission:       Free      Mature Audience      Business         Hobbyist    

May 7

Smart Money Seminar

Reardon Auditorium, Anderson University Campus, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Internet Security at Home
Top 10 ways to protect you and your family from internet fraud and abuse
Presented by: Don Smith
Flyer

May 9

Relay for Life Charity Luncheon

City Hall front lawn, 120 E. 8th, 11am-2pm

Enjoy a $6 lunch, and entertainment by DJ Rodney Chamberlain.  All proceeds donated to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. 

Admission:     Food     Entertainment      Charity       Family  

May 10

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Anderson Public Library, 12-4pm

May 10

Anderson University Commencement

Kardatzke Wellness Center, 3pm

May 10

Kevin Spirtas, “Night and Days”

Paramount Theater, 7:30 pm

“Night and Days” features dancing and singing from a plethora of classic Broadway shows like A Chorus Line, Phantom Of The Opera, West Side Story, Camelot, Chicago, The Boy From Oz, and many others.

Admission:      Ticketed     Arts&Culture     

May

10-12

“Nunsensations”

Mainstage Theatre

Visit www.mainstagetheatre.org for more information.

Admission:    Ticketed     Arts& Culture     Entertainment    

May 11

Mother’s Day Ballroom Brunch

Paramount Theater,

May 12

“Play for Family Peace” Golf Tournament

Anderson Country Club, noon

Tournament benefitting Alternatives, Inc.  Teams and sponsorships forming now.  Contact Melissa at MStanton@alternativesdv.org

Admission:     Fee     Athletic     Contest     Charity    

May 14

Downtown Clean Up

Town Centre, beginning at 8 am

Join with the local business community to spruce up the downtown business district for Spring!  Contact Rita at 642-0266 for more information or to volunteer! 

Admission:     Volunteer     Beautification     Business     

May 14

The Pharoah’s Curse: interactive mystery program

Anderson Public Library, Chief Anderson room, 6-8 pm

Carefully investigate the crime scene and examine the evidence in order to solve the crime!

Admission: Free         Ages 9-14       Social       Entertainment       Education

May 16

Bike to Work Day!

Take a break from the daily drive, and bike to work! Look for more to come on this healthy initiative!

 Admission:     Volunteer       Wellness       Contest

May 16

Friday Night Dance Club

Paramount Theater, 8p-12am

Featuring well known Indianapolis classic rock band The Late Show.

Admission: $5         Mature Audience       Social       Entertainment

May 17

State Farm Child Safety Day

Wal-Mart Parking Lot, 10am-1pm

This event is focused on child safety through the inspection of child safety seats, free of charge.  Safety seats will be inspected and replaced, if necessary.  Riley Children’s Hospital will also receive a benefit.

General Admission:  Free       Family       Education        Safety         Food         Charity

May 17

Citywide Clean-Up

Inspired by the late Rev. Dr. J.T. Menifee, join us in sprucing up our City!  The main drop-off site is Athletic Park.  For Heavy item pick up, call 648-6445.

Admission:      Volunteer       Family       Beautification      Civic

May 17

6th Annual Little 500 Car Show

Anderson Town Centre, 12p-5pm

Vintage Race Car Club, Little 500 Pace Car, and Kids Activities, a program of Anderson Indiana Main Street.

Admission:     Free     Family     Food     Charity

May 17

Family Movies: “Cars” and “Herbie the Love Bug”

Paramount Theater,

In association with Main Street’s Little 500 event.

Admission:     Free     Family    

May 17

White River Run

Town Centre, 9 am

29th Annual 10K run, 5K competitive walk, and children’s 1 mile fun run hosted by Anderson Road Runners Club.  Visit www.AndersonRoadRunners.org for registration.

Admission:     Athletic     Competitive

May 17

Floral Design

Anderson Public Library, 10am-12pm

Learn about floral design with Diana Etchison.  Sponsored by the Madison County Master Gardeners and Purdue University Cooperative Extension.

Admission:     Free     Educational       Hobbyist

May 17

Humane Society Benefit Ride

Beginning at Madison County Humane Society, sign up begins at 9am

$15 per person includes ride, entertainment, prizes, and food.  First 100 participants get a free t-shirt.  Ride ends at Wings Etc Restaurant and Pub.  (Rain date May 31) Contact John at 621.8844 or Shannon at5 374.3769

Admission:     Fee Based     Charity     Athletic     Entertainment     

May 18

Ballroom Dance- The Blue Notes

Paramount Theater, 3-6pm

Admission:     Ticketed     Arts&Culture     Entertainment     Hobbyist     

May 19

Civil War Roundtable

Anderson Public Library, Third Floor, 7pm

Jane Schultz presents “Reconstructing the Relief World of Nurses: Gender, Race, and the American Civil War”.

Admission:     Free     Education     

May 21

Works by Jill Render

Anderson Center for the Arts,

May 21

Brown Bag Lunch Series

Anderson Public Library, Second Floor, 1-2pm

David Gillaspy opens the summer entertaining season with “Picnic Planning 101”.  Bring your  lunch and copies of your favorite picnic recipe!

Admission:     Free     Education       Social      

May 24

Anderson Young Ballet Big 4 Arts Review

Paramount Theater,

June 2

Genealogy for Beginners

Madison County History Center, 7-9 pm

If you are interested in tracing your family roots, attend this informational session.   Call to register, 683-0052

Admission:       Hobbyist   

June

5-7

“Olly Olly Oxen Free”

Mainstage Theatre

Visit www.mainstagetheatre.org for more information.

Admission:    Ticketed     Arts& Culture     Entertainment    

June 6

COLTS Fan Fest! DOWNTOWN 6-9pm,

Meet the COLTS and get an autograph!  Colts traveling museum, face-painting, food and family fun!  All food proceeds benefit United Way of Madison County!

Jon McLaughlin Concert DOWNTOWN 6-9pm

Local Celebrity! As seen on Billboard TOP 20, The Oscars & Enchanted!

YMCA Strawberry Festival DOWNTOWN 11 am-sold out!

General Admission:  Free       Family       Education      Entertainment       Food       Charity

June 7

 Anderson Indiana Main Street’s Super Saturday

Town Centre, noon-10pm

Featuring Local Lucky Dogs Give Back!  Pet parade!  Pet costume contest!  Silly pet tricks! Kids crafts and activities!  View 101 Dalmations at the Paramount!

Admission:     Free     Entertainment     Social     Food

June

12-14

“Olly Olly Oxen Free”

Mainstage Theatre

Visit www.mainstagetheatre.org for more information.

Admission:    Ticketed     Arts& Culture     Entertainment  

June 13

Friday Night Dance Club

Paramount Theater, 8p-12am

Featuring KYXX, a high energy dance band that includes a Styx tribute.

Admission: $5         Mature Audience       Social       Entertainment

June 13

Father’s Day Ballroom Brunch

Paramount Theater

June

13-14

Relay for Life

Anderson High School Track, 6pm Fri- 12pm Sat

American Cancer Society’s Annual Fundraiser, where teams walk for 18 hours.  Celebrating those who have survived cancer, remembering those who have passed, and determining what each of us can do to fight back.  Contact the American Cancer Society at 642-6603.

Admission:  Free       Family       Education      Entertainment       Food       Charity

June 16

Civil War Roundtable

Madison County History Center, 7pm

Ron Wilkins presents “Portraying a soldier of the 19th Indiana Company K”.

Admission:     Free     Education

June   

20-25

Church of God Convention

Anderson University

Admission:  Free       Family       Education      Entertainment       Food       Charity

June 21

Cooking with Herbs

Anderson Public Library, 10am-12pm

Presentation by Lynn Schocke and Connie Paige, sponsored by Madison County Master Gardeners and the Purdue Co-op Extension Services.

Admission:      Free       Hobbyist       Educational

June 23

“From the Heart’s Closet”

Madison County History Center, 7pm

Annaliese Krautner, author of “From the Heart’s Closet”, relates her experiences in wartime Germany.

Admission:     Free     Education

July 3

Midnight Parade

Downtown Anderson

July 12

Annual Garden Tour

Sponsored by Madison County Master Gardeners.

July 13

Summer Family Picnic

Paramount Theater,

July

17-19

“Wait Until Dark”

Mainstage Theatre

Visit www.mainstagetheatre.org for more information.

Admission:    Ticketed     Arts& Culture     Entertainment  

July 19

Rock Gardening

Anderson Public Library, 10 am-12pm

Milt Otto presents in the Master Gardeners of Madison County/ Purdue Co-op Extension Services 2008 Garden Series.

Admission:       Free       Hobbyist       Educational

July

24-26

“Wait Until Dark”

Mainstage Theatre

Visit www.mainstagetheatre.org for more information.

Admission:    Ticketed     Arts& Culture     Entertainment  

August 1 - 3

Hot Air Balloon Festival

August 16

Gardening with Nature

Anderson Public Library, 10 am-12pm

Judy Henck presents in the Master Gardeners of Madison County/ Purdue Co-op Extension Services 2008 Garden Series.

Admission:       Free       Hobbyist       Educational

September 21

Civil War Roundtable

Madison County History Center, 7pm

Jim Goecker presents “Galvanized Yankees”.

Admission:     Free     Education

September 4-6

“A Burglar in my Bed”

Mainstage Theatre

Visit www.mainstagetheatre.org for more information.

Admission:    Ticketed     Arts& Culture     Entertainment  

September 11-13

“A Burglar in my Bed”

Mainstage Theatre

Visit www.mainstagetheatre.org for more information.

Admission:    Ticketed     Arts& Culture     Entertainment  

September 20

Cottage Gardens/ Xeriscape

Anderson Public Library, 10am-12pm

Bonnie Carrell presents this seminar as part of the Master Gardeners of Madison County/ Purdue Co-Op Extension Services 2008 Garden Series.

Admission:       Free       Hobbyist       Educational    

October

16-18

“Annie”

Mainstage Theatre

Visit www.mainstagetheatre.org for more information.

Admission:    Ticketed     Arts& Culture     Entertainment  

October 18

Do It Yourself Garden Features

Anderson Public Library, 10am-12pm

Marla Reece-Hall presents this seminar as part of the Master Gardeners of Madison County/ Purdue Co-Op Extension Services 2008 Garden Series.

Admission:       Free       Hobbyist       Educational    

October

23-25

“Annie”

Mainstage Theatre

Visit www.mainstagetheatre.org for more information.

Admission:    Ticketed     Arts& Culture     Entertainment   

October 30

Chamber of Commerce Business to Business Trade Show

Anderson Wigwam, 11a-6p

Admission:       Business Audience     Networking       Free

November 15

Worm Composting

Anderson Public Library, 10am-12pm

Michelle Rowland presents this seminar as part of the Master Gardeners of Madison County/ Purdue Co-Op Extension Services 2008 Garden Series.

Admission:       Free       Hobbyist       Educational