The Columbus Meridian Kiwanis club will host a Tenderloin Dinner at the Columbus American Legion from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 25th. Donations will be accepted for the meal which includes a delicous TENDERLOIN SANDWICH, BAKED BEANS, COLESLAW, and DRINK. The event will be a fundraiser to support the community service projects of the Meridian Kiwanis Club. Meridian Kiwanis is a Community Service organization focused on helping children in our community to learn, experience, dream, grow, and succeed. We sponsor Key Clubs at Columbus East and Hauser High Schools, We sponsor the K-BUG (Kiwanis Bring Up Grades program in the BCSC Elementary Schools. We contribute our time, talents, and money to many events and organizations throughout the year. We also support Riley Hospital for Children. Dine in or Drive-Thru. And Delivery is available for orders of 10 or more dinners. Cash, Venmo, and Credit or Debit Card accepted.

Over 1300 trees will be given away! (Could potentially be up to 3000 trees). This is a drive-thru event at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds. Trees are on a first come first serve basis. Trees available: White Oak, White Pine, American Plum, Persimmon, Buttonbush. During the event, we will be accepting donations for Beloved Bags. They are in need of Individual Toothbrushes and Full Sized Toothpastes. Donations are not required to receive the trees, but are greatly appreciated!

Come and support improvements for the historic Vernon Gym and Jennings County Library Expansion. Sign up today! https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Vernon/SpringTonic5K Or, come to the Vernon gym on Saturday morning, April 26th starting at 7am for day-of registration!

Twenty years and growing! That’s Johnson County’s Garden Celebration, May 3rd at the fairgrounds in Franklin. Gates open at 9 a.m. sharp, and festivities continue until 3. Buy annuals, perennials and vegetables, popular and unique plants, garden art and cottage-farm products. Pick up some free seeds and tree saplings while supplies last. More than 70 vendors plus Master Gardeners, Purdue Extension Service, Providence Wildlife Rehabilitators and more. Still just two dollars per person CASH admission with free parking. Have a day of family fun and make your yard the neighborhood showplace.