• Floyd County

St. Paul’s hosts candlelight Christmas Eve services

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host candlelight Christmas Eve services, which are open to the public, on Thursday at the church, 1015 East Main St., New Albany, on the corner of 11th and East Market Sts.

There will be a 4 p.m. Children’s Pageant and Communion service and an 11 p.m. Midnight Mass with Chancel Choir.

Call 812-944-0413 for more information.

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Friends of the NA-FC Public Library host special book sale

The Friends of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library will host the first book sale of 2010 in celebration of its 10th anniversary, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 2, in the library’s Annex Building. They will celebrate Isaac Asimov’s birthday and offer a 50 percent discount in two sections: Science & Nature and in Science Fiction & Fantasy. Regular prices are $1 for hardbacks and videos; 50 cents for paperbacks and CDs; 25 cents for cassette tapes; 10 cents for magazines; and 5 cents for vinyl records. Children’s books are available at prices of $1 or less. Because of an over supply of children’s books, there will be some children’s books offered free outside the Annex Building, weather permitting.

Call Kathy at 812-944-9784 or visit the Friends section online at nafclibrary.org for more information.

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Child’s Heart Daycare announces pre-k opening

A Child’s Heart Daycare and Preschool, a ministry of Heartland Church of Nazarene, has openings for the spring session of its pre-k program, which begins Jan. 4, at the church, 6901 Old Vincennes Road, Floyds Knobs, a half mile from Floyd Central High School.

The pre-k program is designed to expose children to many learning opportunities and participation in a group environment and prepare them for kindergaten. Classes will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Children must be 4 years old by Aug. 1, 2009, in order to register for the program. Openings are also available for before and after school childcare, which offers homework assistance, activities, and transportation to and from Galena, Greenville, Floyds Knobs and Georgetown elementary schools.

The program is open to all eligible children in the community; however, space is limited.

Call Sue Ragains, director, at 812-923-6223 or e-mail her at achildsheartdc@sbcglobal.net to register your child or for more information.

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• Southern Indiana

Providence hosts gala dinner

Our Lady of Providence Jr.-Sr. High School will host its annual Gala Dinner and Auction, with doors opening at 6 p.m., Jan. 23, at Huber’s Orchard and Winery’s Plantation Hall in Starlight.

This year’s fundraising event “Inspiring Generations” is co-chaired by Mark (’81) and Brenda Lilly and will include an open buffet, alumni awards of distinction, a live auction featuring auctioneer Doug Harritt, silent auction, new games and featured for the first time, a dance with entertainment provided by The Rumors.

Alumnus and Providence Junior High head football coach Pete Corrao, Class of ’72, will emcee the event. This year’s awards of distinction will honor Norman (’63) and Kathy (Howell ’65) Kruer as outstanding alumni; the Rev. Michael Hilderbrand, former chaplain and guidance director for 32 years at Providence as honorary alumnus; and the Rev. Wilfred “Sonny” Day (’58) pastor of Holy Family Church and dean of the New Albany Catholic Deanery, who will receive the community service award.

In addition, the family of Bob Sr. and the late Gladys Koetter, of Floyds Knobs, will be presented with the Providence award of excellence. This distinguished award recognizes a person or persons who have served the Providence community over a long period of time and/or provided a unique contribution to the school. Ray Day (’57) was presented the award in 2007 and is the only other recipient.

Cost to attend is $50 per person with proceeds to benefit Providence. Call 812-945-3350 or visit providencehigh.net to make reservations or for more information.

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IUS offers financial aid workshop

Indiana University Southeast will host “Financing Your Future” workshop for college-bound students and their parents, regardless of where they plan to attend, to learn financial aid options and how to manage them, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Jan. 9, in the university’s Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany.

The event will cover several financial aid themes including how to calculate the cost of college, tips on receiving and keeping scholarships, how changes in family finances affect aid eligibility, and how to find and apply for scholarships, grants, and loans. Representatives from 21st Century Scholars will also be available to discuss the 21st Century state aid program. A tax professional will be on hand to answer questions about taxes and tax preparation.

The event is free and open to all those seeking higher education. 

E-mail financialaid@ius.edu or call 812-941-2246 to RSVP or for more information.

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