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The Westwood Golf Course will hold the Robbie Henson Memorial Annual Golf Scramble on August 31st. Located in Scottsburg since 1974, this public 9-hole course consists of 6,175 yards with a slope of 117 and is rated at 69.4. Tee time is 9 a.m., and teams must check in at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $200 per team, and there is a $5 Mulligan with a limit of 4 per team. Two contests consist of closest to the pin and longest putt.

The memorial is in memory of Robbie Henson who excelled in cross country and track running. He passed away at the age of 38. The Mission Statement of the Robbie Henson memorial is to provide assistance to locate youth runners with uniforms, shoes, equipment and other needs. Beside the golf scramble, there is also a scholarship and 5K Run/Walk. The $500 scholarship is for seniors attending Austin High School that participated in cross country and have plans to attend college. It is given in memory of Henson who was a son, brother and father, and it was started by his mother and step-father, Don Campbell. The golf scramble is always the Saturday before Labor Day, and the 5K run, which drew 180 runners this year, is always held the Saturday before Memorial Day.

For more information, contact Eric Campbell at (812) 595-0510, Tom Wolhoff at (502) 435-2597 or Don Campbell at (812) 595-7605.

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Who doesn’t like a free t-shirt? Especially when it’s supporting their favorite high school team colors.

In hopes of helping county schools celebrate school spirit and have fun at games, Lincks Clothing and Shoes will be donating 10 free school shirts to each of the county high schools during home games this football season.

“We did this before Covid and there was so much excitement from the fans!” said owner Rita Lincks. “I want to bring back that excitement and raise school spirit and hopefully add a smile to someone’s day!”

Lincks said when her sons played sports, the cheerleaders were always doing something fun for the cheer block and it boosted school spirit.

“So when we did the shirts everyone loved them!”

The shirts will be Lincks shirts in school colors.

“We are excited for this opportunity and wish the best of luck to all our county teams!”

Located at 15 Public Square, Salem, Indiana, Lincks is a local business that supports the schools in numerous ways throughout the school year with fundraisers, post season games and more. This is just another way for them to show their support to the local schools.

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Everyone is invited to attend a free viewing of Disney and Pixar's film "Elemental" on Friday, August 16, at 8 p.m. at Field 4 of the Salem Community Park. The park is located at 1104 E. Hackberry St., Salem.

The event will include free admission, free popcorn, a bounce
house, concessions provided by Salem Parks and Recreation, and much more.

The film is set in Element City, where residents who are elements of nature, Fire, Water, Land and Air, live together.

This Substance Free Alternative Event is sponsored by the Washington County Family YMCA and Salem Parks and Recreation Department.

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The Ogle Center at Indiana University Southeast is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 Ogle Center Presents season.

“The Ogle Center is where our community comes together to share its mutual love of the arts in southern Indiana,” said Kirk Randolph, Ogle Center director. “We have assembled an exciting variety of performances by nationally-touring groups along with the return of the annual Holiday Pops concerts that have become a family tradition for so many.”

According to Randolph, “the Ogle Center really has been the heart of arts and entertainment for the southern Indiana region for nearly 30 years, and we’re thrilled to be able to add to the quality of life for our community.”

Along with its signature series, THE OGLE CENTER PRESENTS, the Ogle Center is pleased to welcome back the LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA for its 2024-2025 NightLites series of concerts, featuring incredible classical pieces presented in the intimate setting of the Ogle Center’s Stem Concert Hall. Audiences can also enjoy performances by the students of the IU Southeast Music Department and the IU Southeast Theatre Department.

In addition to live performances, the Ogle Center will continue to host university events, lectures, art exhibits, and other community events.

Tickets go on sale August 19, 2024.

Tickets should be purchased online at oglecenter.com. In-person ticket sales are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, email the Ogle Center at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (812) 941-2525.

Free parking for Ogle Center events is available in the Dogwood lot directly in front of the Ogle Center and the Hickory lot directly behind the Ogle Center from one hour prior to the start of a performance until one hour following the conclusion of the event. Vehicles parked in other locations and/or at other times may be subject to ticketing.

For more information about the 2024-2025 season, please visit oglecenter.com or call (812) 941-2525.