MONDAY
Card Games
Muncie Duplicate Bridge Club, 7-10 p.m., Muncie-Delaware County Senior Center, 2517 W. Eighth St., Muncie. First-timers free. Regular fee: $3. Info: 288-8506 or www.munciebridgeclub.org.

Dance
Couple Dance Lessons, 7-8:30 p.m., American Legion Post 19, 218 N. Walnut, Muncie. Learn Cha cha, Waltz, Mambo, East Coast Swing, Fixed Pattern, Two-step and Rumba. Cost: $5 each. Info: 282-9868 or dgoldbike@aol.com.

Family
Santa Headquarters, 1206 Broad St., New Castle. Schedule to be posted on the door. Photos available or feel free to take a camera. Children receive a treat. Free and open to the public.
Ginger Bread Babies Storytime, 10:15-10:45 a.m., Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. Lapsit storytime designed for babies ages 4-18 months. Stories and activities to help with language development. Registration: 741-7333.
Muncie Young Marines, 6-8 p.m., V.F.W., 1801 W. Kilgore Ave., Muncie. Accepting children ages 8-18. Open to all youth and supported by the V.F.W. and Marine Corps League.

Health
Children’s Immunization Clinic, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Blackford County Health Dept., 506 E. VanCleve St., Hartford City. Regular immunizations.
Exercise for Everyone, 12:30-1 p.m., New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. Resistance band exercises. Bands provided. Free and open to the public.

Martial Arts
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) Fighter Practice, 6:30 p.m., Center Stage, 306 S. Walnut St., Muncie. Armored combat based on medieval tournament rules. Observers welcome. Info: 286-7446.

Meeting
Free and Accepted Masons, 6:30 p.m., Wilbur A. Full Lodge, 1100 E., Eaton. Entered Apprentice Degree.

Music
Acoustic Session, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Fickle Peach, 117. E. Charles St., Muncie. Instruments playing in open forum. Everyone welcome.

TUESDAY

Card Games
Euchre, 12:30 p.m., Muncie-Delaware County Senior Center, 2517 W. Eighth St., Muncie. Cost: $2. For ages 60 and older. Info: 289-8182.
Rounders Freerolls, 6 p.m., Bypass Bar and Grill, Inc., 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. Free Texas Hold’em tournament with $50 payout. Learn to play and have sit in on games with approximately 100 players. Sessions: 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Dance
Square Dance Lessons, 7-9 p.m., Rangeline Community Center, 1405 N. Rangeline Road, Anderson. Hosted By Footloose Square Dance Club. Cost: $4 each. Info: 643-4556 or 643-3833.

Family
Santa Headquarters, 1206 Broad St., New Castle. Schedule to be posted on the door. Photos available or feel free to take a camera. Children receive a treat. Free and open to the public.
Reading Music Reading Words, 10-10:30 a.m., Maring-Hunt Library, 2005 S. High St., Muncie. For kids 3-5 years. Making music and learning to read.
Ready to Read Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. For children ages 18-36 months. Storytime and fun activities.
Manga Anime Club, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Maring-Hunt Library, 2005 S. High St., Muncie. Teens in grades 6-12. Talk about Manga and Anime. Snacks and craft project.
Twilight Tales, 6-7 p.m., Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. Evening storytime with craft.

Games
Chess Club, 6:30-8 p.m., New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. Free and open to the public. Info: 529-0362.

Meeting
Delaware Kiwanis, 6-7 p.m., MCL Cafeteria, 3501 N. Granville Ave., Muncie. World organization focused on serving children of the world. Guests welcome. Program: Al Wilson, former mayor of Muncie. Info: 288-0057.
Community Craft Night, 6:30 p.m., Albany United Methodist Church, 125 N. Broadway, Albany. Take crafts to share or assist with making blankets for the Blanket Ministry.

Seniors
Age Well Walking Club, 9 a.m., Worthen Arena Ticket Office, Ball State Campus,, Muncie. Walk at a medium pace for one hour, including stretching and cool down. Info: 289-4541.
55 Alive, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 1201 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. Ministry to older adults with luncheon and program. Cost: $3. Reservations: 284-6877. Program: The Philippines presented by Cora Shonk.

WEDNESDAY
Card Games
Euchre, 12:30 p.m., Muncie-Delaware County Senior Center, 2517 W. Eighth St., Muncie. Cost: $2. For ages 60 and older. Info: 289-8182.
Free Euchre Tournament, 6:30 p.m., Bypass Bar and Grill, 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. Play with other euchre enthusiasts. Prizes for winners.
Muncie Duplicate Bridge Club, 7-10 p.m., Muncie-Delaware County Senior Center, 2517 W. Eighth St., Muncie. First-timers free. Regular fee: $3. Info: 288-8506 or www.munciebridgeclub.org.

Family
Santa Headquarters, 1206 Broad St., New Castle. Schedule to be posted on the door. Photos available or feel free to take a camera. Children receive a treat. Free and open to the public.
Toddler Time, 9:30-10 a.m., Maring-Hunt Library, 2005 S. High St., Muncie. For toddlers ages 18-36 months. Stories and activities designed to help develop early reading skills.
Story and Craft Time, 10:30 a.m., Hartford City Public Library, 314 N. High St., Hartford City. For children of all ages, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Preschool Pals Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. Preschoolers ages 3-5 years. Activities and stories to encourage early reading skills.
Nintendo Wii for Teens, 3-5 p.m., New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. Snacks to be served.

Food/Drink
Sechler Pickles Available, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 1201 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday and Saturday mornings. Proceeds benefit church and mission project of United Methodist Men.

Music
Karaoke, Chances R, 3421 S. Walnut, Muncie. Time: 9-1 a.m. No cover charge.
Be a Singing Star, 8 p.m., Bypass Bar & Grill, 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. Karaoke. Info: 287-0544.
Duke Tumatoe, 8 p.m., Key Palace Theatre, 123 S. Meridian St., Redkey. Cost: $15. Box office: www.keypalacetheatre.com.
Joey Bowen and Robin Slaven, 8-11 p.m., Mr. Mouse, 9101 W. Smith St., Yorktown. Local musicians Joey Bowen and Robin Slaven play acoustic music. Free cab rides home available.
Bad Penny, 8 p.m., VFW Post 651, 1801 W. Kilgore Ave., Muncie. Cover: $2 for non-members.
Pre-Thanksgiving Day Bash, The Fickle Peach, 117 E. Charles St., Muncie. Live music with Pray for Mojo and friends. Time: 10-2 a.m. No cover.
THURSDAY
Holiday Event
Cardinal Greenway Turkey Trot, 7:30 a.m., Cardinal Greenway Depot, 700 E. Wysor St., Muncie. Non-competitive walk or run along the Cardinal Greenway on Thanksgiving morning. Variety of distances offered, refreshments and family time. Collecting one non-perishable food item per participant to benefit Christian Ministries. Cost: $7 individual or $12 family pre-registration or $10 individual or $15 family day of the event. Info: 287-0399.
Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Daleville United Methodist Church, 8104 S. Hickory Drive, Daleville. Buffet includes traditional favorites. Accepting donations with proceeds benefiting heating assistance for local families. Info: www.dalevilleunitedmethodistchurch.com.
FRIDAY
Art
Calming Space for Thoughtful Meditation in the Museum, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Ball State University Museum of Art, 2021 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie. A self-directed experience with a dedicated quiet space available near the Amidha Buddha on the mezzanine.

Card Games
Texas Hold’em, American Legion Post 19, 418 N. Walnut St., Muncie. Doors open, 6 p.m. Tournament, 7 p.m. Cost: $25 buy-in.
Muncie Duplicate Bridge Club, 1-4:30 p.m., Muncie-Delaware County Senior Center, 2517 W. Eighth St., Muncie. First timers free, others $3. Info: 288-8506 or www.munciebridgeclub.org.

Family
Santa Headquarters, 1206 Broad St., New Castle. Schedule to be posted on the door. Photos available or feel free to take a camera. Children receive a treat. Free and open to the public.
Black Friday Babysitting, 8 a.m.-noon, Yorktown Church of the Nazarene, 9001 W. Arch St., Yorktown. Hosted by Diven In Children’s Ministries. Light breakfast provided. No fee. Info: 744-0385 759-7973.
Holiday Ornament Craft Time, 10 a.m., New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. Craft time for ages 9-12.
Crafty Kidz, 4-5 p.m., New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. For all kids up to age 12. Variety of crafts to be offered. Free and open to the public.
Film
Teen Flix, 4:30-6 p.m., New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. Showing Star Trek. Snacks served.

Health
First Fridays: Area Agency on Aging Resources, 11 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. Free Alzheimer’s education series. Info: (317) 575-9620.
Music
Live Jazz, Heorot Pub and Draught House, 219 S. Walnut St., Muncie. Time: 9-midnight. Listen to the Shawn Salmon Jazz Trio.
Karaoke, Chances R, 3421 S. Walnut, Muncie. Time: 9-1 a.m. No cover charge.
Glostik Willy, Beatniks Cafe, 123 E. Third St., Marion. Time: 9-3 a.m. Grant County band with improvisational jams.
Karaoke, 7 p.m., VFW Post 651, 1801 W. Kilgore Ave., Muncie.
Be a Singing Star, 8 p.m., Bypass Bar & Grill, 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. Karaoke. Info: 287-0544.
Chooglin, with Tijuana Hercules and Fredericks Martinez, 9 p.m., Lafayette Brewing Company, 622 Main St., Lafayette. Cover: $5 at the door.
Jagged Edge Band, 10 p.m., Bypass Bar and Grill, 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. $2 cover.

Special Event
Liberty-Perry Alumni Fun Fest Bowl, 1-4 p.m., Liberty Bowl, 1115 S. Liberty St., Muncie. Bowling tournament to raise scholarship funds. 8-9-10=strike, prizes and raffle. Walk-in or pre-register. Everyone welcome. Cost: $10 includes shoes. Info: 286-9193.
Strange and Deranged Showcase, 9 p.m., Heorot Pub and Draught House, Upstairs, 219 S. Walnut St., Muncie. Live human oddities and performances. Cost: $6.
Card Games
Euchre, 12:30 p.m., Muncie-Delaware County Senior Center, 2517 W. Eighth St., Muncie. Cost: $2. For ages 60 and older. Info: 289-8182.

Family
Santa Headquarters, 1206 Broad St., New Castle. Schedule to be posted on the door. Photos available or feel free to take a camera. Children receive a treat. Free and open to the public.
Make and Take Crafts, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. Craft table to be stocked with needed supplies. Free and open to the public.
Make & Take Kids Crafts, 10 a.m.-noon, New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. For children age 12 and younger. Free and open to the public. Info: 529-0362.
Pet Meet ‘n Greet, noon-4 p.m., PetSmart, 3450 N. Morrison Road, Muncie. Shelter pets available for adoption. All pets have been spayed/neutered and have age appropriate vaccinations.

Food/Drink
Cowan Lion’s Club Breakfast, 7 a.m.-10 a.m., Cowan Lions Club, Malissa St., Cowan. Cost: $6 adults and $4 children age 12 and younger.
Special Dinner, 6-8 p.m., American Legion Post 19, 418 N. Walnut St., Muncie. Cost: $8. Entertainment provided after dinner.

Holiday Event
Tajci’s Emmanuel : The Story of Christ, 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Church, 2300 W. Jackson St., Muncie. Original arrangements provided by the former pop music star in communist central Europe who fled to the U.S. in 2000.

Music
Karaoke, Chances R, 3421 S. Walnut, Muncie. Time: 9-1 a.m. No cover charge.
The Slaven Band, Hinee’s Saloon Inc., 6400 S. County Road 575-E, Selma. Time: 9-1 a.m. No cover charge.
Mix Factory, Elks Lodge, 1026 S. Main St., Dunkirk. Time: 8-midnight. Performance of music from ’60s to present day. Accepting donations for canned food drive.
Reminisce Band, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Anderson Eagles, 1315 Meridian St., Anderson. Playing ’50s and ’60s music.
Be a Singing Star, 8 p.m., Bypass Bar & Grill, 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. Karaoke. Info: 287-0544.
Nick Ivanovich, 9-3 a.m., Beatniks Cafe, 123 E. Third St., Marion. Time: 9-3 a.m. Performing rock, gospel, folk and bluegrass into his contemporary style of original folk music.
Jagged Edge Band, 10 p.m., Bypass Bar and Grill, 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. $2 cover.

Reunion
Muncie Central Class of 1999, 7-11 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 3600 W. Purdue Ave., Muncie. Casual gathering. Cost: $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Reservations: prswan@woh.rr.com or www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=172953657264&ref=mf.

Theater
Hoosier Holiday Dinner Theatre Cabaret, 6:30-9 p.m., Farmland Cultural Center, 103 N. Main St., Farmland. Music and stories about the Christmas holiday with holiday-themed dinner. Cost: $20 adults; $15 seniors and students; and $10 for ages 12 and younger. Reservations: 468-7631.
Card Games
Rounders Freerolls, 6 p.m., Bypass Bar and Grill, Inc., 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. Free Texas Hold’em tournament with $50 payout. Learn to play and have sit in on games with approximately 100 players. Sessions: 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Dance
Super Singles Dance, White River Plaza, 702 S. Nichols Ave., Muncie. Time: 7-11 p.m. DJ Frances Simmons. $6 cover charge. Info: 358-3358 or 730-9135.

Family
Santa Headquarters, 1206 Broad St., New Castle. Schedule to be posted on the door. Photos available or feel free to take a camera. Children receive a treat. Free and open to the public.
Magician Wayne Hinkel, noon-2 p.m., Scotty’s Brewhouse, 1700 W. University Ave., Muncie. Children eat free with an adult entree purchase.

Holiday Event
Live Nativity, Elwood First United Methodist Church, 1500 N. “A ” St., Elwood. Parade, downtown on Anderson St., 2:45 p.m. Nativity, 3-6 p.m. Live characters and animals portraying the nativity. Music in the sanctuary. The nativity story read every hour. Cookies, hot chocolate and coffee in fellowship hall.

Music
Nick Ivanovich, Beatniks Cafe, 123 E. Third St., Marion. Time: 9-3 a.m. Performing rock, gospel, folk and bluegrass into his contemporary style of original folk music.

Religion
Anniversary Celebration, 10 a.m.-noon, Calvary Christian Center, 5401 W. Hessler Road, Muncie. Celebrating 25 years. Rev. Don Gifford, district superintendent of the Indiana District of the Assemblies of God as guest speaker. Info: 289-2151 or www.munciecalvary.org.
Baby Day, 10:30 a.m., Yorktown Church of the Nazarene, 9001 W. Arch St., Yorktown. Honoring babies during the worship service.
Worship Service: Thanksgiving in a World of Woe, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Unitarian Universalist Church, 4800 W. Bradford Drive, Muncie. Student minister Beth Lefever will explore the richness of life and to whom or for what we might be grateful. Info: www.uuchurchmuncie.org.
Christian Country Concert, 6-8 p.m., Calvary Christian Center, 5401 W. Hessler Road, Muncie. Performance by Christian country recording artist Morris Mott. Freewill offering accepted.

Theater
Hoosier Holiday Dinner Theatre Cabaret, 12:30-3 p.m., Farmland Cultural Center, 103 N. Main St., Farmland. Music and stories about the Christmas holiday with holiday-themed dinner. Cost: $20 adults; $15 seniors and students; and $10 for ages 12 and younger. Reservations: 468-7631.
Jerald Jacquard’s Creative Process: Sculpture Projects 1999-2009, Ball State University Museum of Art, 2021 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie. Recent sculptural projects including preliminary drawings and scale models for a number of recent monumental works. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
1968 in America, Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy., Muncie. Learn how the major events of that year impacted East Central Indiana. Included with general admission: $4 child or student, $6 senior and $7 adult. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Info: www.minnetrista.net/1968.
But Not Forgotten, The Anderson Center for the Arts, 32 W. 10th St., Anderson. Paintings and photographs by Middletown artist, John Silvey of the old Madison County Home, circa 1975.
Charlene George Oil Paintings, Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co., 224 E. Main St., Muncie. Artist is known for use of Renaissance techniques, including glazing, sfumato (softened edges) and chiaroscuro (strong light and dark) to achieve ultra-realistic focus of both landscape and still life scenes.
Field & Farm, Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co., 224 E. Main St., Muncie. Paintings by Charlene George. Featuring pastel and oil paintings. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or by appointment.
Art at the Library, Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. Artist Brian Gordy displaying several giclee and watercolor prints. Many of the pieces on display depict scenes found along Indiana’s riverbanks.
Dr. Charles E. Bracker Orchid Photographs, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Bracken Library, Ball State University, Archives and Special Collections, Room 210, Muncie.
Dr. Entomo’s Palace of Exotic Wonders, Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy., Muncie. Explore the world of bugs, from glow-in-the-dark scorpions to the world’s largest bird-eating tarantula. Included with general admission: $4 child or student, $6 senior and $7 adult. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Info: www.minnetrista.