The Tribune News Briefs Dec. 9

• Floyd County

Medication toss Thursday at FMH

Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services is offering a way for individuals to safely dispose of expired and unused medication through its drive-thru medication toss, from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Green Valley Road entrance to the hospital (veer left to proceed to the entrance with the big awning).

The medication toss is offered at the same time the second Thursday of each month and is co-sponsored with the hospital by the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department, Floyd County Solid Waste District and the Southern Indiana Triad. Flushing, burning or pitching medication can contaminate drinking and ground water; kill bacteria in sewage treatment and septic systems (if flushed) or may produce a drug-resistant bacteria; release toxic pollutants (if burned); or be scavenged from trash receptacles and ingested or sold illegally.

In addition, these medicines could be taken by mistake if left in a medicine cabinet along with current medications. All expired medications, medications that should have been kept cold, but were not, and bulk or loose tablets and capsules will be accepted. Needles are not accepted. Floyd County officers will be stationed at the drop-off location to accept the items.

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NAHS art department to hold workshop

The art department at New Albany High School will be hosting its annual Children’s Holiday Art Workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. The event is for children ages 5 to 11 and will cost $15 per person. Pre-registration is required. Children will have the opportunity to make gifts and ornaments. Contact art teacher, Kevin Schultz, to make reservations at 812-949-4272 or by e-mail at kschultz@nafcs.k12.in.us. The event will take place in Room B332 at New Albany High School. This is a fundraiser that supports the annual student art show held in the spring.

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Brandon’s House hosts Christmas Tour of Homes

Brandon’s House will host its annual Christmas Tour of Homes from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday with eight decorated homes, many of which have never been opened to the public.

Homes on the tour include: Joyce and John Henretty, 822 East Elm St., New Albany; Jim and Bonnie Kasari, 108 Nashua Drive, Clarksville; Tom and Marlene Wint, 1332 Miller Lane, New Albany; Heather and Doug Warden, 1481 Renn Road, Floyds Knobs; Sharon and Larry Dukes, 1473 Renn Road, Floyds Knobs; Lincoln and Laura Ogden, 1216 Vance Ave., New Albany; Terry and Richard Clem, 1219 Vance Ave., New Albany; and one of the Main Street Mansions — the home of Tim Shaw at 1212 East Main St., New Albany. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Brandon’s House, Priddy’s Accessories, the Consignment Corner or Aebersold Florist and will also be available the day of the Tour or at any of the participating homes, marked with a “Home Tour” sign. All proceeds will benefit Brandon’s House, a nonprofit agency that offers free counseling to teenagers and their families.

Tickets are $10 or participants can purchase a special limo package on a first-come first-served basis which includes transportation in a limo to the homes, and a gourmet meal at the home of David and Joyce Hatifield for $100 per person.

Call 812-949-2499 for more information.

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Georgetown Optimist hosts youth dance

The Georgetown Optimist Club will host a Christmas dance, for ages 6 to 15, at 7 p.m. Dec. 25 and a New Year’s Eve lock-in beginning at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 through the morning of Jan. 1, at the club at 8260 Highway 64, Georgetown.

The dance will feature a Chris Kringle shop, crafts, games and activities with a $4 admission. The lock-in cost is $10 per person and reservations are required.

Call 812-951-2910 to make New Year’s Eve reservations or for more information.

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First Baptist presents ‘Christmas in Comfort’

The First Baptist Church of New Albany will present “Christmas in Comfort,” a play with traditional Christmas music, at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and also at 2 p.m. Saturday in the church’s Fellowship Hall, 813 East Spring St., New Albany.

The play tells a story of hope, redemption and following the right star. Attendees can enter through the street level entrance on Spring Street.

Admission is free to the public, but tickets are required due to limited seating. Call the church office prior to 3 p.m. Dec. 11 to learn if tickets are available for the desired performance time.

Call 812-944-4318 for tickets or more information.

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