Community Events

All Aboard! 4C of Southern Indiana is teaming up with The Evansville Museum for a special event for children birth-five. Join us at the Evansville Museum at 9:30 on Friday, February 24 as we explore trains with puppets, crafts, stories and more! 4C Play & Learn reduced admission for this event: $1 per person (Non-walkers admitted free) Reservations not required. Call Patti at 463-3184 with questions.

Grace & Peace Lutheran Church, at 200 S Boeke Road, Evansville, is proud to present our Black History month program entitled, "In Our Shoes".  Performed in song and story, this program will open your eyes to how a young, black Gospel choir handled racial prejudice in the '70's and how, some of us, still handle it today.  You will learn how it is to "walk in the shoes" of a Black person yesterday - and today.  Most moving is the story of the Texas church that invited a young gospel choir from Evansville IN to sing at their Sunday service, and what happened when the choir that showed up turned out to be Black.

The program is scheduled for Sunday February 26th at 5 PM at Grace & Peace church.  Admission if free but an offering will be accepted to benefit the Mission of Grace ministry of Grace & Peace church.  This ministry assists those in need primarily in the inner city of Evansville and has been operating for over 35 years on contributions only.

A fellowship and refreshments will follow the program. For additional information call the Mission at 812-464-2919 or Grace & Peace Lutheran Church at 812-476-8201

Diabetes Patient Educates Peers on Taking Control of the Disease

Who:       Charles Wiggins will be speaking at Daviess County Extension Office to share diabetes self-management and lifestyle strategies based on extensive training and his personal experience living with diabetes.

What:      Charles Wiggins is a member of the sanofi-aventis A1C Champions® Program, supported by Sanofi, which is a patient-led approach to diabetes education. A1C Champions® know first-hand the challenges and obstacles to maintaining control of their diabetes. They are REAL people…with REAL A1C control…providing REAL inspiration.

Charles will cover topics including:

² Achieving good glucose control

² Learning about effective self management

² Developing a balanced, healthy lifestyle

² Planning and prioritizing diabetes management

² Overcoming fears surrounding diabetes

² Finding resources for diabetes support

Why:       If you or someone you know is struggling with diabetes or has an A1C that is 7% or above, the A1C Champions® can provide motivation to take those first steps to better glucose control. Diabetes patients need to know they are not alone and there are people like Charles who can help them along their journey with diabetes.

                Diabetes is a chronic, widespread condition characterized by high blood sugar in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, the hormones needed to transport glucose (sugar) from the blood into the cells of the body for energy. It is estimated that nearly 26 million people in the United States have diabetes, including an estimated 7 million who remain undiagnosed. At the same time, about 40 percent of those diagnosed with diabetes did not achieve the blood sugar control target of A1C <7 percent recommended by the American Diabetes Association. The A1C test measures average blood glucose levels over the past two to three month period.           

When:     Tuesday, February 28, 2012                  6:00 – 7:30 pm

Where:   Daviess County Extension Office

                4800 A New Hartford Rd

                Owensboro, KY 42303

Evansville Christian School’s Annual Open House is Tuesday, February 28th from 8 am - 6 pm at North Campus (4100 Millersburg Rd, Evansville, IN 47725). North Campus offers K-2nd grades and full or half-day kindergarten options. Come tour the campus, meet staff, and register for next year. Also, be sure to ask about State Vouchers and other special scholarship opportunities. Class size is limited – register now for 2012-2013! For more information, call 812-477-7777 or visit www.EvansvilleChristian.org.

Evansville Christian School’s Annual Open House is Tuesday, February 28th from 8 am - 6 pm at Henderson Campus (307 Center St, Henderson, KY 42420). Henderson Campus offers full and half-day kindergarten options. Come tour the campus, meet staff, and register for next year. Also, be sure to ask about tuition assistance. Class size is limited – register now for 2012-2013! For more information, call 812-477-7777 or visit www.EvansvilleChristian.org.

Do you care for grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other young families members or the child of a friend? 4C Play & Learn is for you! These free play groups for children ages birth-5 with their trusted adult are located all around Evansville and are FREE to participants. Call Patti at 453-3184 for more information.

United Way of Southwestern Indiana, together with its partners: Southwest Indiana College Access Network (SICAN), Infinite Scholars Program, and Twenty-first Century Scholars, provides free FAFSA preparation and filing during the months of February and March. Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged. For more information or to pre-register, dial 2-1-1 or (812) 421-2800.

Learn how to make baby rag quilts. Printed instructions will be provided. No supplies needed-demo only. Great idea for an upcoming baby shower or just a special treat to that special child. This class if offered at 9:00 a.m. and also at 6:30 p.m.. This event is FREE and open to the public. To reserve your spot please call the Purdue Extension office at 812-435-5287

United Way of Southwestern Indiana, Southwest Indiana College Access Network (SICAN), Infinite Scholars Program, and Twenty-first Century Scholars, provides free FAFSA preparation and filing during the months of February and March. Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged. For more information or to pre-register, dial 2-1-1 or (812) 421-2800.