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The Pekin Methodist Church is seeking a variety of vendors for their Mistletoe Market Place, which will be help at the church Saturday, November 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

All types of vendors are needed, including home business products, homemade crafts, etc.

The market place is being sponsored by the Pekin Methodist ladies' group. All proceeds will be used for missions.

For more information, please contact Myra Hildreth: email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 812-620-9866.

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The public is invited to the Hardinsburg General Store Fall Fest Friday, 4-9 p.m.  The store is located at 8674 West Radcliff Road, Hardinsburg.

Many vendors, food trucks and much more will be available.

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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

Elite Cleaning LLC Of Sellersburg has organized two semi-trucks for relief efforts in tornado-stricken states. The trucks are furnished by Steve Riley, owner of AKKT Trucking in Deputy. One truck will go to Florida and one to North Carolina.

Donations needed are new clothing linens (underwear, socks, bras etc.), nonperishable food, bottled water, dog and cat food, baby formula, diapers, wipes, feminine products, medical supplies, blankets, sleeping bags, and travel-size personal care products. All items should be new and in original packaging.

Monetary donations will strictly be used for fuel to deliver the items and purchasing additional items.

Additional information can be obtained from Jessica Deal, CEO of Elite Cleaning LLC, at 812-820-4764 or Cody Bower, COO, at 812-557-0661.

All items must be in place by Sunday, Oct. 20, at 8 p.m.

Donated items may be dropped off at the following locations:
Salem Speedway, Oct. 18-20
Sportsdrome Speedway, Oct. 11-12
Local pickups from KYNG Roofing and Remodeling, Louisville, call 502-509-3489
C&C Roofing LLC. 1425 Cedar St., Clarksville
Large Pole Barn, 812-785-7975
Wright Bros. Mechanical, Louisville
S7R Towing, Clarksville
Worrall’s Carburetor and Machine, Clarksville
Doyle’s Window Tinting, Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville Fire Department, Station 2, 10th St. Jeffersonville
G&G Radiator & Auto Service, New Albany
One Community Church, New Albany, Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Upscale Hobbies, Sellersburg
Cornucopia Farm, Scottsburg
Wickey Quality Construction, North Vernon. Call 502-475-1942 to schedule drop offs
BBQ Paradise, Scottsburg, Wednesday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Oct. 9 &16
Fog Sellersburg, 11 a.m.—2 p.m.
Beechwood Funfest, Scottsburg, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Any Washington County 4-H member in grades 7-12 can become Junior Leaders.

Tentative Learning Topics for the Year

*Car Care

*Adulting 101 series

*Cornucopia-Agritourism

*Service Learning

*Local Business Tour

*Career Exploration Panel

One of the best parts about Jr. Leaders is making cheeseballs! Cheeseballs are the club's major fundraiser and help cover the cost of meetings/trips.

Help us reach our goal of at least 30 members!

Upcoming Meetings:

October 14 @ Cornucopia Farm 6-8 PM

November 13 @ The Extension Office 6-7 PM

December 10 @ The Extension Office 6-7 PM

January 16 @ The Extension Office 6-7 PM

February 12 @ The Extension Office 6-7 PM

March 11 @ The Extension Office 6-7 PM

April 9 @ The Extension Office 6-7 PM

May 5 @ TBD 6-7 PM

June 10 @ the Fairgrounds 8 AM- Noon