Backyard Adventures
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Vincennes, Knox County n Jesus day Join us for Jesus Day on Saturday, June 2, for a wonderful day of praise and worship! The Day begins with a walk from the Knox County Courthouse at 10 a.m. EDT to Patrick Henry Square, downtown Vincennes. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT there will be free food, games, prizes and fun for all ages. For more in- formation, please contact 812-886-7689. June 2 June 2 Haubstadt, Gibson County n town-Wide Yard Sale Finding bargains should be easy as the town comes alive with yard sales. Princeton, Gibson County n Ride for a Cure Toyota Boshoku Indiana (TBIN) is hosting their first 'Ride for the Cure' to benefit the American Cancer Society and Gibson County's Relay for Life. Registration at the TBIN East Component Plant parking lot, begins at 8:30 a.m. CDT. Entrance fee is $20, requested donation. Jeeps and autos are welcome. June 2 June 2 Haubstadt, Gibson County n Cruise-In The Haubstadt Fire Territory is spon- soring a 'Cruise-In' the first Saturday of each month through September. (July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1) The fun starts at 6 p.m. CDT. The event is open to all vehicles and an outdoor movie will be shown. Event is at the fire station on Sixth Ave. For more information, call Gary Dewig at 812-768-6886. June 3 Evansville, Vanderburgh County n Evansville Symphonic Band—Concert Series Kickoff 350 Court St., Evansville. This group of professional musicians, educators and highly skilled amateurs has been entertaining Evansville since 1947. The series show case a a variety of music - from traditional to contemporary to patriotic. Visit: evansvillesymphonic- band.org for more information. GSHS athletic department Golf Scramble The inaugural Gibson Southern Ath- letic Department Golf Scramble at Cambridge Golf Club begins with lunch at 11 a.m. CDT and a shotgun start to follow. There will be raffle prizes. For more information, contact the GSHS Athletic Department at 812-753-3011. June 4 n Haubstadt, Gibson County June 6-9 PaGE 9 Vincennes, Knox County n Red Skelton Festival Vincennes comes alive each June with a fun-filled festival dedicated to honoring the career, legacy and life of the town's most famous son, Rich- ard 'Red' Skelton. There are several events held in the weeks surrounding the festival. (See related listing). June 7-10 Evansville, Vanderburgh County n ShrinersFest Riverside Drive, Evansville. There's so much going on this year, including: air show, BBQ contest, carnival rides, food booths, clydesdales and much, MUCH more! Opening ceremonies on Thursday evening and the festival starts on Friday! Visit: hadishrinersfest.org for more information. Princeton, Gibson County n Relay for Life of Gibson County Pavilion, Gibson County Fairgrounds. Opening ceremony kicks off at 6 p.m. CDT, Friday, June 8, with the luminary ceremony at 9 p.m. CDT. Closing cer- emonies slated for 12 hours later at 6 a.m. CDT, Saturday morning. June 8-9 St. Henry, Dubois County n St. Henry Sesquicentennial Details to be announced. For more information, call 812-631-4896. June 8-10 Orleans, Orange County n orange County Music & Heritage Reunion Enjoy acoustic, traditional, folk and roots music. Arts & Crafts fair, food, vendors, textile work, antique farm machinery and pioneer children's games. Free admission. Visit: www. historicorleans.com. June 8-10 Lincoln City, Spencer County n 'A. Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale' Lincoln Amphitheater. A new musical premieres about the inspiring story of Abraham Lincoln growing up in the Indiana frontier. Visit the Lincoln Am- phitheater website at www.LincolnAm- phitheatre.org or call 1-800-264-4223 for additional information. June 8-July 1 Jasper, Dubois County n old-time German Wedding Reception at the dubois County Museum An Old-Time German Wedding recep- tion with music and dancing will be held in front of the big log cabin at the Dubois County Museum. Doors open at 6 p.m. EDT. Snacks will be available. There's no real wedding, just the party. The public is invited to spend an eve- ning dancing to the rhythm of waltzes, polkas, and schottisches. June 9 June 9 Montgomery, Daviess County n Gasthof Spring Festival Gasthof Amish Village. Variety of vendors, gospel music, carriage rides, gift shops, Amish buffet and bakery. Groups welcome. On-site hotel. Call 812-486-4900 for more information. Lawrenceville, Lawrence County, Ill. n Splash n dash Kids triathlon Lawrenceville City Park. This event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lawrenceville and this is the 2nd year for this event. Splash n Dash consists of swimming, biking, and running. For more information or to register online visit https://sites.google.com/site/law- rencesplashndash/. June 9 June 9 Evansville, Vanderburgh County n River City Bicycle Classic Garvin Park. The River City Bicycle Classic criterium is set to take place in Evansville's beautiful Garvin Park on June 9. Evansville's own cycling team, Team Guitar Lab, is pleased to be coordinating this exciting event along with community sponsors and volun- teers. There will be more than 200 professional and amateur cyclists de- scending on Garvin Park for a series of eight high-speed races, competing for prizes. There will also be a celebrity race, as well as a children's race. HAUBSTADT SoMMERFESt Laufenfest details humid air, the annual Sommerfest celebration turns the quiet tight- knit community of Haubstadt into a homecoming celebration for current and former residents. This year's Haubstadt Sommerfest Every summer, amid the hot will not only celebrate the commu- nity's rich hertiage, but also highlight all of Haubstadt's outdoor offerings. The annual Sommerfest celebra- the organization behind the festi- val, recently announced this year's theme: "Come Out and Play: Cel- ebrating Outdoor Recreation in Haubstadt." Organizers behind the annual June tion kicks-off on Thursday, June 21, and runs through Saturday, June 23. The Haubstadt Sommerfest, Inc., same place—corner of Gibson and West Street, next to the old Haub- stadt gym. The Lil' Dutch Run kicks-off first at 8 a.m. The age divisions are: 1 to 3 years-old; 4 to 6 years-old; and 7 to 9 years old. Trophies will be awarded to the first three finishers in each age group. Medallions are given to all participants. Next up will be the 5K Run festival picked the theme, because "from swimming and yard games, to youth sports and brisk walks, Haub- stadt is a great place to be outside in the summertime." "This year, we're celebrating that local volunteer service organization and the festival serves as a fund- raiser for the organization. In turn, all the money raised is then donated back to the local community or is geared towards special projects, such as the recent addition of more soccer fields in Haubstadt. Most of the events are on the love of outdoor recreation dur- ing the Sommerfest," said Jeremy Overton, a member of the all-men volunteer group behind the festival. Haubstadt Sommerfest, Inc. is a Walk, plus the Lil' Dutch Run, will be Saturday, June 23, in conjunction with the annual festival. All races will start and end at the The annual Laufenfest 5K Run/ grounds of the Old Haubstadt High School gym, located along West Street. Highlights of the annual event include: • Little Miss Sommerfest at 6 p.m. CDT • Live music with Stompbox 40 starting at 8 p.m. CDT thursday, June 21 • Talent Show at 5:30 p.m. CDT • Live music with Nashville recording artist, Bobby James at 8 p.m. CDT Friday, June 22 • Parade at 1 p.m. CDT • Live music with McFly, Back to the 80s at 8 p.m. CDT Saturday, June 23 ture plenty of food and drinks. The beer garden, for those 21-years and older, will feature live music all three nights, between 6 p.m. to midnight. For more information about this Of course, the festival will fea- year's festival, including the line-up, visit: www.haubstadtsommerfest.com. June 9 Vincennes, Knox County n Paint the town Red Festival The "Paint the Town Red Festival" will be on Patrick Henry Square of the George Rogers Clark National His- torical Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. With great food, fun and entertainment, this unique event is something you will not want to miss! For festival informa- tion, please contact 1.800.886.6443. June 9 Vincennes, Knox County n Parade of 1,000 Clowns As part of "Paint the Town Red Fes- tival," the "Parade of 1,000 Clowns" will be marching down Main Street in Vincennes at 11 a.m. EDT on Sat- urday, June 9. The parade begins at First and Harts Streets, continues on Hart Street then turns right onto Fifth Street and right again onto Main Street backyard advEntuRES: Summer and Fall 2012 n PIKE PUBLISHING n 11 leisure, will begin at 8:30 a.m. There are no age divisions for this race. A $50 Haub Steak House gift certifi- cate will be awarded to the first male and female race-walker. In addition, trophies will be given to the top 10 male and female race-walkers. Also, race-walkers will be timed The registration fee is $20 for the (equivalent of 3.1 miles) which begins at 8:20 a.m. The age groups are: 14 and under; 15 to 19; 20 to 24; 25 to 29; 30-34; 35 to 39; 40 to 44; 45 to 49; 50 to 54; 55 to 59; 60 to 64; and 65 and over. A $50 Haub Steak House gift certificate will be awarded to the first male and female runner. Also, trophies will be given to the top three male and top three female finishes. In addition, the first three places will be awarded in each age group. The 5K Walk, both race and Run and Walk and $10 for the Lil' Dutch Run. A $5 late registration fee is added to the Run and Walk fees for registration after Saturday, June 9. All participants will receive a t-shirt, but only those pre-registered are guaranteed one. More information about the event, including a complete map of the race course, can be found online at www. laufenfest.com.