Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) calls upon volunteer birders and nature enthusiasts in Indiana to participate in Audubon's longest-running wintertime tradition, the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Volunteer birders of all skill levels are needed to count birds.
Ingrid is a two year old spayed female and is up to date on her vaccinations. She gets along great with cats and is okay with dogs as long as they aren't in her face. She especially loves people.
A benefit breakfast to help with the funeral expenses for Duncan Toppe, will be Saturday, Dec. 7 from 6 a.m. until 12 noon at the North Vernon Armory. There will be delivery available within a five mile radius.
The Christmas 2019 Jennings County Mobile Food Pantry will be held this Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at the First Baptist Church in North Vernon.
State park trails swept all 10 places in the Indiana Office of Tourism Development's 2019 Best of Indiana people's choice campaign for best hiking trails.
Between Thanksgiv-ing and Christmas, more than 1 million units of blood could be transfused in the United States. Individuals are urged to give a lifesaving gift this holiday season by making an appointment to donate blood or platelets and help the American Red Cross ensure a sufficient supply is available for patients throughout the holiday season. Those with type O blood are especially needed.
Christmas seems like a particularly good time to get acquainted with the Wayside Inn homeless shelter as we all celebrate the homeless Mary and Joseph who sought refuge in a manger to welcome their newborn son.
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to be the lifeline for patients in need this holiday season by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Those who come out to give through Wednesday, Dec. 18, will also receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Suburban Propane.
The Jennings County ARC will host its 2019 annual Christmas party for any individual having an intellectual or developmental disability and their caretakers Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 5 p.m. at St. Marry's Parish Center, 212 Washington St.
Members and guests of the Big Oaks Conservation Society will hold their annual Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Old Timbers Lodge in the Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge.
