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A nativity decorated the lobby of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church during the Christmas Eve service in 2016.
Churches announce Christmas services Churches in Dubois County and the surrounding area are planning special services in observance of Christmas. The Herald invited more than 50 of them to list their services in this edition. Those who responded are:
days. First Sunday of Christmas will be held Sunday, Dec. 30. The Gathering Place is at 9 a.m. Choir practice at 9:15 a.m. will be followed by lessons and carols at 10 a.m.
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ST. PETER UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST John Sterrett, pastor Special music will be featured during the 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Dec. 16. A Blue Christmas service will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. A Christmas pageant will be presented at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23. Christmas Eve worship service is at 7 p.m. Christmas Day worship service with carols and stories starts at 10 a.m.
BIRDSEYE CHRISTIAN Ron Hickman, pastor A Christmas program will be presented at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23. The theme is “The Light of the World.” Refreshments will be available in the church basement.
Dale DALE PRESBYTERIAN Rev. Martha Friz-Langer, pastor A Christmas Eve candlelight worship service is at 6 p.m. CT. DALE UNITED METHODIST Mike Turner, pastor A Christmas Eve candlelight worship service will be held at 5:30 p.m. CT.
Dubois ST. JOHN LUTHERAN Dubois Crossroads Rev. Mary Poston, pastor The Christmas Eve candlelight worship service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Christmas Day worship service will start at 10 a.m. Communion will be celebrated both
Ferdinand MONASTERY IMMACULATE CONCEPTION The Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, will be cancelling their regular Christmas Eve Mass held December 24th at the Monastery Church. Due to renovations, areas surrounding the Church entrance will be inaccessible to the public. Please arrange to attend Christmas services at another local Church this year. We wish you peace, love and joy this Season.
Fulda ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC Fr. Anthony Vinson, OSB, pastor Christmas Eve midnight Mass will be celebrated at midnight CT.
Mass on New Year’s Eve will begin at 4 p.m. CT. Hymns and carols begin 30 minutes before Masses.
Haysville CHRIST LUTHERAN Rev. Tim Kraemer, pastor A Christmas Eve worship candlelight service will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Christmas Day worship service will be a joint service held at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN Rev. Timothy Holt, pastor The Lutheran Youth Organization will hold a cookie walk at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. A children’s Christmas program starts at 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23. A Christmas Eve candlelight worship service will begin at 6 p.m. Christmas Day worship service (with Christ Lutheran Church) will be held at 10 a.m. Hymns will be sung.
Holland AUGUSTANA UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Debbie Roe, pastor The annual Christmas program, “Christmas through the Carols,” will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23. Augustana and St. Paul United Churches of Christ will have a combined Christmas Day worship service at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ. Communion will
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be celebrated. HOLLAND UNITED METHODIST Rev. Keith Chanley, pastor The annual Christmas program will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23. Children in grades three through eight will be sharing how Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever through the play, “The Christmas Story.” The younger children will be singing Christmas songs with finger puppets and lights. The program will conclude with a candlelight service. All are invited to attend. A Christmas morning worship service will be held at 10 a.m. Doughnuts and coffee will be served before the service, beginning at 9:30 a.m. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN David Darling, pastor An informal worship service will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22. Communion will be celebrated. Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23. Worship is at 10 a.m. A Christmas Eve program will be featured at 6:30 p.m. Communion will be celebrated during the Christmas Day worship service that starts at 10 a.m. ST. PAUL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Debbie Roe, pastor A Christmas program will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. The Pine Ridge ElSee CHURCHES on Page 2
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Churches (Continued from Page One) ementary School Choir will be featured. St. Paul and Augustana United Churches of Christ will have a combined Christmas Day worship service at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ. Communion will be celebrated.
Huntingburg CALVARY BAPTIST Rick Ballard, pastor A youth Christmas program will start at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23. A Christmas Eve worship service starts at 6 p.m. CENTRAL CHRISTIAN Craig Taylor, pastor Christmas worship service will held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23. HUNTINGBURG UNITED METHODIST Rev. Lee Campbell, pastor Logananne McCullough, associate pastor A Christmas Eve candlelight worship service will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Another candlelight service will start at 11 p.m. at Maple Grove Campground Church, 6685 S. 585W, Huntingburg. SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST A worship service will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23. A Christmas Eve candlelight worship service will begin at 9:30 p.m. ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC Fr. Ryan Hilderbrand, pastor Christmas Eve Masses are at 4, 6 and 10 p.m. The Spanish Mass is at 8 p.m. Christmas Day Mass begins at 9 a.m. Mass on New Year’s Eve starts at 4 p.m.
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Ireland ST. JOHN LUTHERAN Boone Township Catherine Burnette, pastor A Christmas Eve candlelight worship service will start at 6 p.m. ST. MARY CATHOLIC Fr. Joseph F. Erbacher, pastor John Huether, deacon Breakfast with Santa and a cookie/candy walk will be held Sunday, Dec. 16, in St. Mary’s Community Center. Breakfast, served from 7:30 to 11 a.m., will include all-you-can-eat pancakes (gluten-free pancakes, too), sausage and a hot cocoa bar. There will be face painting and ornament making. Bring a camera for pictures with Santa. Freewill donations will be accepted. A cookie/candy walk will be held from 7 to 11:30 a.m. in the community classroom. Cookies, candies, party mix, and so forth, will be available. A parish penance service will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20. Christmas Eve Masses are planned for 4, 6 and 8 p.m. The church choir will sing at the 8 p.m. Mass. Christmas Day Masses are at 8 and 10 a.m. The church choir will sing at the 10 a.m. Mass. Mass on New Year’s Eve starts at 4:30 p.m. Mass on New Year’s Day begins at 8 a.m.
Jasper CATHEDRAL HEALTH CARE CENTER Saturday Masses on Dec. 22 and 29 will be celebrated at 4 p.m. CROSSPOINT FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST Rev. David King, pastor A Christmas breakfast will be served Sunday, Dec. 16, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to join in to eat a full breakfast before the morning worship service, which will focus upon calling everyone
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to follow the example of Jesus Christ by being a light in their neighborhood, community and world. A Christmas Eve candlelight worship service will begin at 5 p.m. Come celebrate the Lord’s birth together with parishioners. The service will be full of music, Scripture readings and the lighting of candles. Parents are asked to remember to bring their children as they will be invited to sing a special song for them. Children will receive a special gift bag. JASPER APOSTOLIC Rev. Howard Beck, pastor A Sunday school program will be presented at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. A candlelight worship service will start at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19. The program and worship service will be held at Jasper Christian Academy, 231 Hillside Drive. HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC Fr. John Boeglin, pastor Michael Helfter, deacon David McDaniel, deacon A children’s Mass, which be broadcast live on WBDC 100.09, will begin at 4 p.m. Christmas Eve. The program on the celebration of Jesus’ birth will be presented by the children with music provided by the children’s choir. Midnight Mass will start at 11 p.m. The choir will sing and lead Christmas carols 30 minutes before Mass. Christmas Day Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Music will be led by the combined guitar groups. New Year’s Eve Mass will begin at 5 p.m. Mass on New Year’s Day will begin at 9 a.m. All Masses will be livestreamed on Holy Family Parish’s website at www.holyfamilyjasper.com. PRECIOUS BLOOD CATHOLIC Rev. Gary E. Kaiser, Pastor Gerald Gagne, deacon Michael Jones, deacon Regular evening Mass on Saturday, Dec. 22, starts at 4 p.m. Regular morning Masses on Sunday,
Dec. 23, are at 8 and 10:30 a.m. A children’s Christmas Eve Mass, with Jennifer Kluemper and a choir of children leading the music, will be held at 4 p.m. They will be accompanied and directed by Ann Nagy. Special prelude music and carols will be sung and played beginning at 3:30 p.m. Another Christmas Eve Mass will begin at 10 p.m. The Precious Blood Adult Choir will lead the assembly in song as well as in singing inspirational Christmas choral selections. Instrumental and choral preludes will begin at 9:30 p.m. following the proclamation of Christ’s birth and procession to the crib for the blessing as the choir leads its traditional “Adeste Fidelis” or “Come, All Ye Faithful.” Piano, organ, drums and flute will add variety to the accompaniments. Christmas Day Mass, which starts at 9 a.m., will be led by a trio of cantors. They will be accompanied by Jane Persohn on the piano. A prelude of traditional Christmas carols will start at 8:45 a.m. Regular evening Mass on Saturday, Dec. 29, will begin at 4 p.m. Regular morning Masses on Sunday, Dec. 30, are at 8 and 10:30 a.m. New Year’s Eve Mass is at 4 p.m. Mass on New Year’s Day starts at 8 a.m. REDEEMER LUTHERAN Rev. Adam Ruschau, pastor A candlelight Christmas Eve service will start at 6:30 p.m. Communion will be celebrated. REDEMPTION CHRISTIAN Darrel Land, senior minister Ryan Stiles, Jasper Campus minister Richard Crabtree, Loogootee Campus minister On Sunday evening, Dec. 23, Redemption Christian Church’s two campuses will host Glow, a special Christmas service to celebrate God putting on flesh and becoming as one of us. Redemption’s Jasper Campus, 1450 Energy Drive, and its Loogootee Campus, 1 Loogootee Plaza (in the former Pamida/Shopko building), will celebrate Jesus’ birth with two services on each campus at 5 and 7 p.m. Glow will feature a wide diversity of con-
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gregational and other music from a collective of musicians as well as a live sermon on each campus. Nursery will be available for children infants to age 2. Other children are encouraged to attend with their parents for a family-friendly service. Cry rooms are available in the back of each campus’s worship center to avoid missing any part of the service. For more information, visit www.RedemptionIN.com, get the Redemption App, or call 812-481-2410. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC Fr. Raymond Brenner, pastor Fr. Jerry Pratt, associate pastor Fr. William Traylor, associate pastor Christmas Eve Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. The youth choir, accompanied by flutes and handbells, will begin singing at 3:30 p.m. A Spanish Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Preceding the Midnight Mass, the church choir will sing carols beginning at 11:15 p.m. Masses on Christmas Day are at 6, 7:30, 9 and 11 p.m. SHILOH UNITED METHODIST Dan Sinkhorn, pastor A Christmas recital, “Tis the Season,” will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, in the sanctuary. The vocalist will be Courtney Heberer and the pianist is Connie Masterson. A Blue Christmas worship service is planned for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, in the sanctuary. This service is for people who grieve during the holidays. A children’s Christmas worship service will feature a live nativity. The service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, in the sanctuary. A candlelight Christmas Eve worship service will begin at 10 p.m. in the sanctuary. The fifth Sunday combined worship service is starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, in the Life Center. TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Rev. Jane Hillman, pastor No matter who or where people are on their life journey, they are welcome to celebrate Christmas Eve worship with Trinity UCC. The church will gather to reflect upon the meaning of the birth of Jesus at 9 p.m. The service is family friendly; kids and youth are an important part of its celebration. The church is celebrating Communion at the service. The Communion Table is open to all; together we shall share the bread and wine as a symbol of Christ’s love. The candlelight worship service begins at 9 p.m. with pre-service music starting at 8:50 p.m. Sharing in song, Word and prayer, the service includes flickering candles leading to the joyous bright light of the birth of
Jesus. Music will be shared by the chime, adult and children’s choirs. There will be a special time with children as they explore the “Angels of Christmas.” The story of the birth of Christ will be read from the Gospel of Luke, with reflections by Pastor Jane. Following Communion, “Silent Night” will be sung by candlelight. The worship will conclude with announcing the Good News as “Joy to the World” is sung. Trinity UCC is located in downtown at the corner of Eighth and Clay St. (310 W. Eighth St.). The church has two main parking areas with street parking available. The church is handicapped accessible. The church is a diverse community; people can expect to see people dressed in everything from blue jeans to suits and ties; even some with bells. People can wear whatever makes them comfortable and join in for a joyous Christmas Eve celebration. VICTORY TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Joel Rivera, pastor An illustrated sermon, “What Gift Did You Bring,” featuring the church youth and children’s ministries, will take place at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. A Christmas Eve candlelight worship service will begin at 6 p.m.
St. Meinrad SAINT MEINRAD ARCHABBEY Abbey Caskets, a work of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, will host a Service of the Longest Night at 6 p.m. CT Saturday, Dec. 15, in the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House Chapel in St. Meinrad. Many people find the holidays a challenging time. Instead of celebrating, they are struggling with grief. They miss loved ones and find that the usual traditions and bright lights serve only to heighten their struggle. Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB, will lead the service with prayer and Scripture that acknowledge those who mourn and struggle with loss during the Christmas season. Everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will follow. Reservations are requested, but not required, for planning. Reply to info@abbeycaskets.com or call 800-987-7380 for further information. Parking is available in the Guest House parking lot. The public is welcome to join the Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey as they celebrate Christmas in the Archabbey Church. Vigils will begin at 7 p.m. CT Christmas Eve. Mass will be celebrated at 10 p.m. CT. Christmas Day Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. CT. Mass is celebrated each day in the Ar-
chabbey Church at 7:30 a.m. CT Monday through Saturday and at 9:30 a.m. CT Sunday and feast days. However, during the Christmas season, Mass will begin at 9:30 a.m. CT Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 26 and 27. Mass on New Year’s Day for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, will begin at 9:30 a.m. CT. The Archabbey Library will be closed Dec. 23 through 25 and Dec. 29 through Jan. 1. The Saint Meinrad Archabbey Gift Shop will be closed Dec. 24, 25 and 31 and Jan. 1. The Scholar Shop will be closed Dec. 23 through Jan. 1. ST. MEINRAD CATHOLIC Fr. Anthony Vinson, OSB, pastor Christmas Eve Masses are at 3:30 and 10 p.m. CT. Hymns and carols begin 30 minutes before Mass. Masses on New Year’s will be celebrated 8:30 and 9:30 CT.
Santa Claus SANTA CLAUS UNITED METHODIST Tim Ahlemeyer, pastor A family Christmas Eve service will be held at 7 p.m. CT. A candlelight Christmas Eve service will start at 11 p.m. CT.
Stendal ST. PETER LUTHERAN Rev. Edwin Wicks, pastor The children’s Christmas program is at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23. A candlelight Christmas Eve worship service will start at 7:30 p.m. The program is “Lesson and Carols.” Communion will be celebrated.
Zoar ZOAR UNITED METHODIST Rev. Keith Chanley, pastor The annual Christmas Eve program will be held at 7 p.m. The youth of the church
will present the musical, “Code Red: An ER Christmas”. The younger children will portray a living nativity scene. The evening will conclude with a Communion and candlelight service.
Christ the King Catholic Parish ST. FERDINAND CATHOLIC Fr. Anthony Govind, pastor Deacon James King, pastoral associate On Christmas Eve, a children’s Christmas pageant will be featured at 3:30 p.m. A children and family Mass will begin at 4 p.m. Midnight Mass will begin at 11 p.m. The choir will sing at 10:30 p.m. Christmas Day Mass starts at 10 a.m. Mass on Saturday, Dec. 29, will be held at 5 p.m. Mass on Sunday, Dec. 30, will start at 10 a.m. New Year’s Eve Mass is at 6 p.m. New Year’s Day Mass begins at 10 a.m. ST. HENRY CATHOLIC Fr. Anthony Govind, pastor Deacon James King, pastoral associate A live nativity pageant will be featured at St. Henry Catholic Church, 1311 W. 1100S, Ferdinand. The pageant will start at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, on the front lawn of the church. Christmas Eve Mass will be held at 6 p.m. Mass on Christmas Day starts at 7:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Dec. 30, will begin at 7:30 a.m. New Year’s Eve Mass is at 4 p.m.
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ST. NICHOLAS (Santa Claus) Fr. Crispine Adongo, pastor James Woebkenberg, deacon Christmas Eve Mass will begin at 6 p.m. CT. Mass on New Year’s Eve starts at 8 a.m. CT.
(Concluded from Page 3) Eve) Vigil Mass will be held at 4:30 p.m. The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day) Mass during the day begins at 10 a.m. Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God (New Year’s Eve) Vigil Mass begins at 6 p.m. SACRED HEART OF JESUS CATHOLIC Fr. Christopher Droste, pastor Charlie Johnson, deacon The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve) Mass during the night begins at 10 p.m. The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day) Mass at dawn begins at 7:30 a.m. Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God (New Year’s Day) Mass begins at 6 p.m.
MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS (Mariah Hill) Fr. Crispine Adongo, pastor James Woebkenberg, deacon Christmas Day Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m. CT.
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ST. PETER CELESTINE Fr. Eugene Schmitt, pastor Michael Seibert, deacon Christmas Eve Masses are at 5:30 and 10 p.m. Music will be played and a story will be told before Mass, beginning at 5 p.m. Music also will be played before Mass, beginning at 9:30 p.m. Mass of Holy Innocents will be held at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28. New Year’s Eve Mass is at 5:30 p.m.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC (Dale) Fr. Crispine Adongo, pastor James Woebkenberg, deacon A Christmas Eve Mass starts at 4 p.m. CT. Another Mass will be celebrated at 10 p.m. CT. Mass on Christmas Day is at 10 a.m. CT. New Year’s Eve Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. CT.
ST. RAPHAEL CATHOLIC Fr. Eugene Schmitt, pastor Michael Seibert, deacon Mass on Christmas Eve will start at 4 p.m. A Christmas story will be told before Mass at 3:45 p.m. Christmas Day Mass begins at 9 a.m. Mass on New Year’s Day is at 9 a.m.
Add touch of holidays to your small home By CHRISTINE BRUN Creators.com It doesn’t take much for a small home to feel smothered with seasonal decoration. When it comes to pulling out the holiday decor for a crowded room, restraint might be appropriate. I believe that you can make a little go a long way. If your place is particularly lacking floor space, try a variety of ways to adorn the house. For example, hang a fresh wreath on both sides of your front door. That way you gain the aroma of fresh pine and don’t have to waste floor space with a bulky tree. If you have a foyer table, use it to hold a mini tree. The tree can be a fresh one ordered from a florist or bought at a local grocery or drugstore. Mini trees are everywhere and easy to pick up. The advantage of a tiny tree is that you can still dress it up with bows of ribbon or miniature ornaments. Because of our travel schedule this year, I’ve opted to leave our dozens of ornaments in the attic and stick to a dwarf tree. I won’t be facing the huge task of removing a large tree upon our return in January. In fact, skipping a huge tree isn’t the end of the world if you look for other places to set up greenery, such as the handrail of
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HOLIDAY SPIRIT MANY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREA HELP OTHERS ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS OR NEED HELP WITH FUNDRAISING AND VOLUNTEER EFFORTS. HERE ARE SOME OF THOSE GROUPS AND A SUMMARY OF HOW YOU CAN HELP.
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Redevelop Old Jasper Action Coalition, ROJAC, has worked since 2003 to develop the area along Patoka River. The organization’s projects included moving this historic oneroom schoolhouse near the Schaeffer Barn area. Editor’s note: Many organizations in the area help others enjoy the holidays or need help with fundraising and volunteer efforts. Here are some of those groups and a summary of how you can help them. Anderson Woods Since 1978, Anderson Woods Summer Camp in northern Perry County has been providing summer camp experiences to both children and adults with special needs. During four-day, three-night sessions, campers learn self-confidence, trust and responsibility through working together, caring for animals, tending the garden and enjoying the beauty of nature. It is an opportunity for them to experience fellowship with other campers and the staff while enjoying such recreational activities as fishing, hiking, hayrides, kickball, crafts and more. Fulltime counselors and volunteers work alongside the campers to encourage and empower them to fulfill their maximum potential. During the months of April and May, local businesses and groups are invited to volunteer time to help prepare the grounds for the upcoming camp season. For more information on volunteering time or making a donation, visit www.andersonwoods.org or call Megan (Keusch) Gatwood at 812-639-1079. Astra Theatre Next Act, Inc., the 501(c)(3) operates the historic, newly renovated Astra Theatre in downtown Jasper. Its mission is to foster, engage and create cultural and artistic opportunities and awareness in Dubois County. What that means is bringing programming including concerts, comedians, movies, and education to the Astra. Tax deductible donations through the 2019
membership campaign, which includes fun incentives, can be made conveniently online at www.TheNextAct.org, or by mailing a check (payable to Next Act) to P.O. Box 23, Jasper, Indiana 47547. Incentive levels for giving can be found at www.TheNextAct.org. Camp CARE The City of Jasper has offered a summer camp program — Camp CARE, Campers Are Really Exceptional — for children and adults with disabilities for more than 40 years. The camp’s ability to provide free transportation depends on the funds and donations received. You can help by mailing a check made out to Camp CARE to the Jasper Park Department, 1301 St. Charles St., Jasper IN 47546. For more information, call the park department at 812-482-5959 and ask for Janessa Wagner. CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates are community volunteers who are trained to represent the best interests of children who are part of the court system due to abuse or neglect. CASAs are the child’s voice during this uncertain time in their lives. Volunteers are needed. More information about the program and volunteering can be found by clicking on the CASA department on the county website duboiscountyin.org, Donations can be made directly to Dubois County CASA and mailed to One Courthouse Square, Jasper orto the CASA Endowment through the Dubois County Foundation. Churches Embracing Offenders Churches Embracing Offenders is a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on aiding the successful reentry of non-violent offenders into society. We
believe that when Christ becomes the center of an individual’s life and the church becomes the foundation for social activities, lasting positive changes are made. The group works with Dubois County Community Corrections to match work release offenders with committees in the offender’s chosen church to create a support system to help the offender transition to a normal life. The committees are made of active church members in good standing who meet regularly with and guide the offender through a Biblebased program. People are needed to join church committees and donations are needed to help the group cover operating expenses. Tax deductible donations can be mailed to Churches Embracing Offenders, P.O. Box 364, Jasper, Indiana 47546. For more information, call board of directors members Katrina and Scott Buse at 812-4812017, Alyssa Antley at 812-630-3515 or Kenny and Donna Schnell at 812-827-6789. Crisis Connection Donations are needed for families affected by domestic and sexual violence in Dubois, Spencer, Pike, Crawford, Orange, Perry and Martin counties. Specifically needed are local grocery store and gasoline gift cards (IGA, Citgo, SUnoco), copier paper, postage stamps, personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, school supplies, paper towels, toilet paper, 39-gallon trash bags and tall kitchen trash bags. Monetary donations are always welcome. Donations may be delivered to the Crisis Connection office at 1500 S. Meridian Road in Jasper between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call Kathy Gutgsell at 812-482-1555.
Disabled American Veterans Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 77 is collecting new sweatshirts, sweatpants, coats, sock hats, gloves, underwear, socks and toiletries for veterans in need. Popular sizes are L through XXL. All donations will be distributed in southern Indiana. Monetary donations are also welcome and can be mailed to Commander Donna Brittingham, 4295 N. Portersville Road, Jasper, IN 47546. Checks should be made payable to DAVA #77. Arrangements for other items to be picked up can be made by calling Brittingham at 812-630-3029. Dubois County 4-H Dubois County 4-H is a nonprofit program that serves approximately 900 youth living in Dubois County. Enrollment is open to youth in grades three through 12. Youth in kindergarten through second grade can participate in the Mini 4-H Program. The Dubois County 4-H Program offers youths a unique growth opportunity. The Indiana 4-H Youth Development mission is to provide real-life educational opportunities that develop young people who will have a positive impact in their communities and the world. The program provides a wide variety of interest with projects, specialized clubs, trips, camps and workshop opportunities while planting the seeds of self-learning, confidence, decision making, communication skills, teamwork and problem solving to build life and job skills. 4-H offers more than 100 projects including speech and demonstration, Junior Leaders, farm scene, animal projects and sewing. Additional opportunities for development are present at See SPIRIT on Page 6
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special activities like 4-H trips, the 4-H Performing Arts talent show, livestock judging, and junior leaders. Financial donations support year-round 4-H involvement by helping send 4-H members on trips and to camps and competitions and supporting the Dubois County 4-H Fair and fairgrounds. 4-H is also always in need of people willing to donate their time and service to help youth in the community. Some ways area residents can get involved include 4-H Council member, livestock committee members or club leaders. Right now, 4-H is looking for more club leaders in Holland, Huntingburg and Jasper. Clubs can cover a variety of 4-H project areas or focus on just one such as computer science or livestock. Short-term volunteer opportunities — including volunteering at the fair or leading a Spark Club — are available. A Spark Club is a short-term 4-H learning experience (lasting about 6 hours) that focuses on a particular topic area. The topics are not limited to traditional 4-H project areas. New volunteers who would love to share their passions with the youth of Dubois County are needed. Interested in becoming part of the 4-H community? Enrollment is going on now and will last until Jan. 15, 2019. Members can enroll by visiting in.4honline.com. To learn more about the program, 4-H enrollment, providing monetary or volunteer donations, visit www.extension.purdue.edu/dubois, contact the Purdue
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Dubois County Community Foundation Every day, we’re making Dubois County a better place. The Dubois County Community Foundation is a public charitable foundation working to improve our community. It does this by supporting visionary donors with effective charitable giving, by making grants to nonprofits working for positive change and by being a leader in Dubois County to help our community reach its full potential. To support the work of Dubois County Community Foundation, call 812.482.5295 or visit dccommunityfoundation. org. Dubois County Community Meal The Dubois County Community Meal is a cooperative work of several area churches and community groups to combat hunger. Hot and balanced meals are prepared in the kitchens at Ozanam Hall, 1402 S. Meridian Road, Jasper. Meals are served from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays. The free meal is open to anyone facing a challenge who needs a nutritious meal. In addition to providing three free meals every week, Dubois County Community Meals also sponsors Backpack Buddies for all school systems in Dubois County. Weekly, during the school year, a gallon-size, zippered bag is provided with food items that can be prepared by a second grader. During the summer break, supplies are provided to the Community CHEW program. In addition, Dubois County Community Meal underwrites the Thanksgiving Day Feast,
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providing food to families on a dine-in, carry-out or delivery basis in every corner of Dubois County. Each year, an estimated 15,000 plus meals are provided at the meal site, 8,200 plus inserts are provided for Backpack Buddies and nearly 2,000 meals are distributed on Thanksgiving Day. For additional information, call Mike Hagerdon at 812-482-1802, ext 210. Support can be directed to Dubois County Community Meals, 1029 Kundek St., Jasper, IN 47546. Dubois County Humane Society The Dubois County Humane Society, at 426 Wernsing Road in Jasper, is committed to reducing the pet overpopulation in the community, finding homes for abandoned and homeless animals and preventing animal neglect and cruelty through community education programs. Throughout the season, a tree at the pet adoption center will be decorated with ornaments listing items that each dog and cat at the shelter would like to have. Community members are invited to take one of the ornaments, purchase one or more of the items and bring the items to the pet adoption center by Saturday, Dec. 19. The 30th Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive runs through Dec. 23. Especially needed are Purina dry dog food (green bag), canned dog and cat food, Purina puppy chow and Purina kitten chow, clumping cat litter, Clorox germicidal bleach, Lavender Pine Sol, and stamps. Decorated collection boxes are in Jasper at Hometown IGA, Holiday Foods, Rural King, Kmart, PetSense, Dollar General on the north side and the Old National Bank branch on the
south side; in Huntingburg at Hometown IGA; and in Ferdinand at Holiday Foods and Dollar General. Items also may be dropped off at the pet adoption center, which is open for Mondays 11-1pm and 6-8pm, Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm, Thursdays 11-1pm, and Saturdays 1-3pm. The donations from this drive help feed the shelter animals for much of the year. The Humane Society also has 2016 calendars available from its Pet Photo Calendar Contest for $15. The calendars can be purchased during adoption and office hours, as well from Hedinger Beverage from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays to assist with cleaning, laundry, feeding and walking the dogs. We are also looking for dedicated volunteers to train to be part of our adoption and abuse/neglect team; must be 18 years or older for these duties. Volunteers 16 and older are needed to assist with walking dogs, cleaning, fundraising, grounds keeping and other shelter duties. If interested in volunteering, email adoptatDCHS@gmail.com Monetary donations may be mailed to the Humane Society at P.O. Box 408, Jasper IN 47547-0408 or may be made through PayPal at http://www.duboiscountyhumane.org. Dubois County Leukemia Association The primary purpose of the Dubois County Leukemia Association is to offer counseling, support and vital information to newly diagnosed leukemia and lymphoma patients in the area and their families. This is done through a network of local volunteers familiar with leukemia, its treatments and the emotional effects of this type of cancer. The association also
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offers financial assistance to newly diagnosed patients and their families that is not normally covered by insurance during treatments. These expenses may include travel, food, lodging and loss of short-term income. Checks made payable to the Dubois County Leukemia Association should be mailed to P.O. Box 75, Huntingburg IN 47542. For more information, call Mike Uebelhor at 812-6832833 during the workday or 812-630-0221 on evenings and weekends.
food banks and to purchase toys and clothing for Tri-Cap’s family and children services. DCMC meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1175, 2507 N. Newton St., Jasper. Those interested in joining DCMC can attend any meeting. Anyone wishing to purchase one of the group’s $5 DCMC T-shirts or to make a donation toward its goal may contact Faron Lasher at 812-309-8389, Sylvester Voegerl at 812326-2232 or Suzanne Eckert at 812-309-8005.
Dubois County Motorcycle Club The Dubois County Motorcycle Club is made up of approximately 50 local motorcyclists that strive to provide some Christmas joy to the less fortunate during the holiday season. Throughout the year, the group raises money by hosting several functions at the Jasper Strassenfest — the chili cookoff, barbecue contest and motorcycle and Jeep shows — selling advertising on the back of the DCMC Toys for Tikes T-shirts and hosting a poker run open to all motorcyclists. All money raised is used to support the local
Dubois County Museum The Dubois County Museum is an allvolunteer organization with many opportunities for service. Volunteers are needed to greet visitors and collect admissions, to work in the gift shop, to give and assist with tours, to help with special events, to assist with exhibits or seasonal decorations, to work in collections (Tuesdays), to operate the model trains (a background in trains is desirable, but not necessary), to keep an area clean and to be part of marketing. Most volunteers give about 4 hours of service a month. If you love the history of
Dubois County, you would love volunteering at the largest county museum in Indiana. Admissions charged and donations given are a large part of keeping the museum operating. If you wish to donate to the museum or purchase a yearly membership, checks made out to the Dubois County Museum may be mailed to 2704 N. Newton St., Suite A, Jasper IN 47546 or stop in at the lobby. See the website at www.duboiscountymuseum.org for a volunteer or membership form or call 634-7733 and ask for Kathy Bachman. Dubois County Special Olympics Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities who are 8 and older. Dubois County Special Olympics offers swimming, track and field, bocce, cycling, bowling and corn toss. Recently, the group added a Unified Fitness Club to our program which promotes healthy habits and an exercise program outside of our regular practice and competition schedule. The Dubois County program offers
participants continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and share their gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the area. Dubois County Special Olympics offers all programs to participants and families at no charge and relies solely on donations and fundraising to run the local program. Volunteers are needed, as are monetary donations to help provide uniforms, equipment and transportation and assist with overall training expenses for the athletes. Please feel free to check out the Dubois County Special Olympics Facebook page for more information about the local organization. Checks payable to Dubois County Special Olympics may be mailed to the organization at P.O. Box 355, Jasper IN 47547-0355. To find out about volunteer opportunities, call 812630-4292 or email duboiscountyspecialolympics@yahoo.com. See SPIRIT on Page 10
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Food banks Items including canned soups, canned fruit and vegetables, pastas, cereal, Hamburger Helper, saltine crackers, stuffing mix, macaroni and cheese, sugar, vegetable oil, cake mix, feminine hygiene products, diapers, liquid laundry soap and bar soap are needed. Checks made to Community Food Bank of Jasper, 1404 S. Meridian Rd., may be dropped off at or mailed to the food bank. Hours are 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Shared Abundance food pantry in Huntingburg is at 321 E. Fourth St. Checks made to Christian Ministries of Huntingburg may be dropped off at the pantry or mailed to P.O. Box 282, Huntingburg IN 47532.
Fraternal Order of Police Fraternal Order of Police Wood Capitol Lodge 138 sponsors Cops and Kids. This year’s event will be held Wednesday, Dec. 5, when officers from all the law enforcement and corrections agencies in Dubois County and some from surrounding counties will take 60 to 65 children shopping at Walmart Supercenter. Walmart is a financial partner in this project, along with other donors throughout the community. When shopping is complete, the officers will form a parade of police cars, complete with lights and sirens, from Walmart to the Jasper Moose Family Center. The children will ride on buses. The Jasper Moose donates lunch for the officers, children and families. Children who participate are from
the Head Start program. The FOP also receives requests for assistance from families not enrolled in the Head Start program. Checks should be made to Cops and Kids FOP No. 138 and mailed to the attention of Officer Adam Bower at the Jasper Police Department, 309 E. Sixth St., Jasper IN 47546. Toys may be dropped off at the police station. For more information, call Bower at the police department at 812-482-2288. Freedom Reins Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center, a nonprofit organization and an accredited center for the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International, aims to improve the bodies, minds and spirits of children and adults with disabilities through the use of horse therapy. The program currently serves 35 riders. The goals of the riding program include improving balance, relaxing muscle tone, improving body control and building self-esteem, trust and self-confidence as well as growth in the areas of social skills, listening skills and
the ability to learn new skills. Volunteers are key to the program. Those interested in volunteering should call Linda Klem at 812-631-1725. Monetary contributions should be sent to the Freedom Reins riding center at 1077 N. Meridian Road, Jasper IN 47546. Generations Generations, Area 13 Agency on Aging & Disability, serves Dubois, Pike, Daviess, Greene, Knox and Martin counties. The agency offers older adults, individuals with disabilities and caregivers options for a better quality of life. To learn more about Generations’ services, call Generations or visit www.generationsnetwork. org. Donations may be sent to Generations, P.O. Box 314, Vincennes IN 47591, or call 800-742-9002. Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County seeks to provide strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter in the form of
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affordable housing for hard-working families who do not qualify for a traditional mortgage, but who are willing to partner with us through sweat equity to help build their house and pay for it through monthly mortgage payments. Because of generous donors, we were able to build our sixteenth house in Dubois County this past summer, and a single mother and her four children will be able to enjoy this Christmas in their new home. Donors finance the house, which is still a costly endeavor, despite donated labor, lumber, and other materials. Donations are always the most beneficial way to support Habitat. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 149 Jasper, IN 47547 or delivered in person to the ReStore at 4232 S 170 E in Huntingburg. Every dollar goes to finance our 2019 home build. Corporate sponsorship packages are available. If you’re looking to partner with Habitat for Humanity, or have any questions about the programming, contact Executive Director Sarah Weatherwax at 812-482-5995 or duboishabitat@gmail.com.
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Home Instead Care Each year the Home Instead Senior Care office in Jasper spreads holiday cheer to isolated, lonely or financially-challenged seniors through the Be a Santa to a Senior program. Generally speaking, the gifts fulfilled through the program are not luxury items but more likely necessities, like blankets, toiletries, slippers, stationary and postage stamps. It’s easy to help out. Go to one of the participating locations (BeASantaToASenior.com) and look for the Be a Santa to a Senior holiday tree on display from through Dec. 7. Each tree will be decorated with ornaments featuring seniors’ first names and their desired gifts. Holiday shoppers can choose an ornament, buy the requested gift and return it to the store with the ornament attached. There’s no need to worry about wrapping — community volunteers and program partners will wrap and deliver the gifts to local seniors in time for the holidays. The success of the program is achieved through many professionals in health care working with long-term care facilities, inhome agencies, and senior centers who
seek out those seniors who are lonely or financially-challenged. Anyone wanting to make contributions or volunteer can call 812-482-3311 or email rachelle.beckman@homeinstead.com. Hunters for the Hungry Area hunters who would like to donate legally harvested deer to the Hunters for the Hungry Program can take them to Ferdinand Processing, Sanders Processing in Celestine, Cannelburg Processing or Ohio Valley Custom Deer Processing in English. The processing fee will be paid for by the Dubois County Sportsman’s Club through a grant from the Sportsman’s Benevolence Fund. Every hunter who donates a deer is eligible to win a gun, compliments of Dr. Greg Gordon and Jasper Optical Lab. Participating hunters should sign a deer donation log when having a deer processed. Last year, 131 deer were donated. Since the program began in 2005, 1,151 deer have been donated to the program and distributed to area food banks resulting in over 47,034 pounds of
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St., Jeffersonville, IN 47130. Additional information about LifeSpring can be found at www. lifespringhealthsystems.org. Jasper Community Arts Jasper Community Arts, a department of the City of Jasper, exists to stimulate and encourage an appreciation of, and participation in, the arts. Donations are accepted throughout the year to help support a variety of programs and services. Jasper Community Arts operates the Jasper Arts Center and Krempp Gallery and presents a range of programming opportunities for Jasper and the surrounding area. These programs include national-touring performing arts programs, monthly exhibits of local, regional and nationally recognized artists in various media in the gallery, educational outreach including performances, workshops, master classes
and residencies, and year-round instructional art programs for adults and children. Jasper Community Arts also hosts the annual Chalk Walk Family Arts Festival each spring. Without donations from the community, or the efforts of volunteers, JCA would not be able to offer the same quantity or quality of programs or events. Donations may be sent to Jasper Community Arts, 951 College Ave., Jasper IN 47546. Volunteers are always needed to serve as committee members, assist with events, or work backstage at performances. For more information, visit www.jasperarts.org, email Jasper Arts Director Kyle Rupert at krupert@jasperindiana.gov, or call 812-482-3070. Lincoln Amphitheatre After a successful 2018 campaign, the Lincoln Amphitheatre’s offseason is filled with programming planning, capital improvement implementation, and fundraising initiatives. The 1,500-seat, fully-covered Amphitheatre’s programming and facility management efforts
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and baby clothing, diapers and layette items for children up to 2 years old. Monetary donations may be mailed to Matrix Lifeline, P.O. Box 75, Huntingburg IN 47542. Material donations for the storeroom may be taken to the St. Vincent de Paul store at 1402 S. Meridian Road, Jasper. Memorial Hospital Foundation The Memorial Hospital Foundation offers an opportunity for the public to help support the work of the hospital in providing health care for area residents unable to afford it. Monetary donations may be made to a specific cause, such as heart, skilled, pediatric or cancer care, for example, or may be unrestricted. Contributions should be sent to Memorial Hospital Foundation, 800 W. Ninth St., Jasper IN 47546. Credit card contributions may be made by downloading the donation form on the hospital’s website at www.mhhcc.org; click on “Foundation” and select “Donation Form.” For more information, call the Memorial Hospital Foundation office at 812-996-8426.w
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Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center Volunteers Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is continually seeking volunteers to continue to live out the hospital mission and the mission and vision of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary. This can be done by sitting with patients, praying with patients, assisting patients at the information desk, helping serve patients in clinical settings, assisting with transportation from the parking lot, and so much more. For more information about volunteering, call 812-996-0504 or email dboyles@mhhcc.org. Mentors for Youth of Dubois County There are currently youth in Dubois County on a waiting list to be matched with a mentor. Volunteer mentors are asked to spend four hours each month with the youth they are paired with for one year. Additionally, Mentors for Youth of Dubois County is asking for cash donations, office supplies, such as printer paper, stamps, three-prong glossy folders with pockets, mailing labels or Walmart gift cards. Gift cards for mentors to use with youth activities would also be appreciated. For more information, call the Mentors for Youth office at 812-482-2227 or visit the website at www.mentors4youth.com. Donations, payable to Mentors for Youth of Dubois County, may be sent to P.O. Box 86, Jasper, IN 47547-0086. Patoka 2000 Patoka 2000 is the beautification committee for the Jasper Chamber of Commerce. As the welcoming area for the city of Jasper, the Patoka River Bridge is a prime area that Patoka 2000 maintains and beautifies. Decora-
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tive flags have been added to the beautification project, along with plants during the various seasons. The group’s motto is “Plant. Preserve. Educate. Promote.” Donations may be mailed to the Jasper Chamber of Commerce at P.O. Box 307, Jasper IN 47547-0307. Paraclete CEO Ministries (Catholic Evangelization Outreach) Paraclete is a lay ministry whose mission is to do the Corporal and Spiritual Acts of Mercy in the Jasper Deanery and surrounding areas. The group has an active Prison Ministry at Branchville Correctional Facility. Spiritually it provides spiritual retreats on Divine Mercy and the Holy Spirit as well as helping provide opportunities for healing and growth in the Catholic faith. To donate, visit the ministry’s website at http://paracleteceo.com/evangelization-andoutreach or make checks payable to Paraclete CEO Ministries and mail to 650 W. 1st St. Huntingburg, IN 47542. Redevelop Old Jasper Action Coalition The Redevelop Old Jasper Action Coalition formed in 2003 to develop the area along Patoka River, building economic development through tourism. At present, a historic one-room schoolhouse has been moved to be near the Schaeffer Barn area and will be adjacent to the future Cultural Center. The Jasper City Mill, Spirit of Jasper Train, Jasper Train Depot, and Schaeffer Barn are the cornerstones of ROJAC Development. Support
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by German American Boulevard, Eagle Scout Projects, and Labyrinth by Jasper Desk show continued enhancements to improve a once blighted area. A pioneer sculpture by local artist Zach Dawkins is located by Schaeffer Barn. Future plans are to support Jasper’s Downtown Revitalization Plans by connecting the Courthouse Square to the Riverwalk through landscape, streetscape, and infrastructure. Checks are payable to ROJAC and should be mailed to Jasper Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 307, Jasper, IN 47547-0307. Southern Indiana Resource Solutions (SIRS) SIRS provides home and community-based services to infants, children, and adult with disabilities. At the core of its mission is the belief that all people have the right to live where they want, work where they want, and live how they choose. The organization builds relationships to support individuals served in gaining skills, making their own decisions and creating the lives they want. Part of what makes the transformation possible is the generosity of our local community. You are invited to support children and the thousands of individuals who benefit from SIRS services and programs by making a donation or volunteering your talents. Visit www.sirs. org to learn how they are “changing lives and communities together.” For more information on volunteering or making a donation, contact Angie Anderson at 812-634-2617 or email sirs@sirs.org. Southwestern Indiana Child Advocacy Center Coalition The Southwestern Indiana Child Advocacy
Center Coalition (SWICACC) is a non-profit organization that provides services to children who are victims of abuse and the professionals tasked with investigating such cases. The organization has four sites serving Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Orange, Perry, and Spencer counties through its mission to provide a safe reporting location for victims of crime and their families with community based multidisciplinary teams that provide support, promote justice, and help prevent violence. SWICACC is the only organization to provide such services to children in the seven county region. The organization also provides training for team members including prosecutors, Department of Child Services, law enforcement, medical, and victim advocates to ensure children receive quality services from trained professionals. The child advocacy centers are in need of supplies such as office supplies, coloring books, crayons, puzzles, subscriptions to magazines for ages 2-18, cleaning supplies, and cash donations. SWICACC is also seeking volunteers to serve on the board of Directors and assist with awareness projects. Donations can be mailed to SWICACC at P.O. Box 252, Jasper IN 47547-0252 or online www.swicacc.com. For additional information in volunteering or donation of items, contact Director Tammy Lampert via email at swicacc@gmail.com. Strings Inc. Strings Inc. is a non-profit arts organization See SPIRIT on Page 14
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dedicated to providing professional personalized violin instruction according to the Suzuki method for students in south-central Indiana. Although located primarily in the Jasper/Huntingburg area, during its history Strings has served students from Dubois, Spencer, Orange, Pike, Daviess, Gibson, Martin and Crawford counties. Strings Inc. was formed in part because local school districts in these counties do not offer stringed instrument instruction in their schools. Through professional, self-paced Suzuki violin instruction, Strings’ mission is to develop the natural musical ability, self-confidence and personal achievement of area youth. Strings strives to share with the community the talents of these youth and to encourage an appreciation and enjoyment of music through performances and demonstrations at local schools and public events. In 2018, thanks to donations and grant funds, Strings Inc. was able to offer scholarships to children of low-income families. For more additonal information about the program or to make a donation, contact Rafaela Schaick, director of Strings Inc., at 505615-4956 or rafaelaschaick@gmail.com. Teen Outback The Teen Outback in Huntingburg provides opportunities for youth in Dubois County to socialize in a drug- and alcohol-free environment.
The mission of the Huntingburg Youth Board, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is to serve the youth of the community by offering alcoholand drug-free programming that promotes healthy lifestyles through education, recreation and spiritual activities in a safe, modern, fully functional facility known as the Teen Outback. Volunteers are needed to chaperone special events and the recreation nights. Volunteers are also needed from Dubois County to serve as committee members for the youth organization. The committees meet monthly to discuss proramming, facility maintenance and the strategic direction for the organization. Individuals interested in being on committees or otherwise volunteering should call Youth Director Lauren Sergesketter at 812683-TEEN (8336). Checks to help supplement programming costs and improvement needs should be made to Huntingburg Teenage Canteen and mailed to P.O. Box 4, Huntingburg IN 47542. Donations can also be given to their endowment at the Dubois County Foundation in support of Teen Outback. Transforming Hope: Dubois County Center for Women’s Ministry The mission of Transforming Hope: Dubois County Center for Women’s Ministry is to provide peer-counseling at no cost in a confidential, non-judgmental atmosphere. We also offer support groups, Bible studies, prayer groups and educational opportunities to women within the Dubois County communities. We have a weekly ministry at the Dubois County Corrections Center working with female inmates. Transforming Hope is currently working with area churches, who provide rooms for meetings
and counseling, and is currently searching for a permanent home in Jasper. The ministry may be contacted by mail at P.O. Box 83, Jasper, IN 47547; by email at thopecwm@gmail.com; or by phone at 812-683-8785. Learn more about Center for Women’s Ministries at cwmhope.org. Tri-Cap Tri-Cap’s health, housing, and education services change lives, empower families, and improve communities. For the fifth annual TriCap Holiday Shoppe, clients who are working to improve their lives, are given the opportunity to earn “credit” that can be spent on high-quality items that have been donated. By doing this, families are able to feel that they earned these items and are able to “shop” for their children this holiday season. The format matches TriCap’s goal of having our families reach and enjoy the benefits of self-sufficiency. For those who want to help but don’t have time to shop, donations may be made directly to the Tri-Cap Family Assistance Fund at any German American bank in Dubois, Pike or Warrick counties. Tax-deductible donations in the form of checks payable to Tri-Cap and with “Holiday Shoppe” in the memo line may be mailed to Tri-Cap, P.O. Box 729, Jasper IN 47547-0729. To be a sponsor of the Holiday Shoppe or donate items, email nikki@tri-cap.net or call 812-482-2233 and ask for Nikki at ext. 117. For more information about Tri-Cap programs and current events, see the website or visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ tricapcommunity. Tri-County YMCA Tri-County YMCA, serving Dubois, Spencer
and Perry counties, seeks to build better communities by putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Through financial assistance, the Y allows families that may not be able to afford it the opportunity to participate in membership and programs. These scholarships are supported by an annual campaign. To make a donation, contact Mike at the Y at 812-367-2323 or mike@tricountyymca.org. The Y also is seeking volunteers to help staff at the courtesy desk and a child watch program. Volunteers are asked to work a twoto three-hour shift one day a week. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, call the Y. For more information on the Y in general, visit www.tricountyymca.org. Tri-State Alliance The Tri-State Alliance serves low-income families and households impacted by HIV and AIDS in a three-state area that includes Dubois County and surrounding counties. The group’s holiday project includes filling gift requests of individuals signed up for assistance. To sponsor a family, to help wrap gifts, to help make deliveries or for more information, contact Wally Paynter at 812-480-0204 or wallypaynter@aol.com. A check payable to the Zion United Church of Christ c/o Tri-State Alliance may be sent to TSA Holiday Project, P.O. Box 2901, Evansville, IN 47728. Donations may be made online at www. AIDSHolidayProject.org. The Herald will run this list again on Christmas Eve. If your nonprofit organization has an addition, email it to dmazur@dcherald.
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