The Q100 Community Calendar Sponsored by
July 1st - July 15th
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Need to clear those overdue library fines? The Paoli Public Library has a great way to help local students while clearing your account. Through July 21, 2026, bring in new school supplies and have your late fines forgiven. Donations are also welcome, even if you don't owe any fines.
Needed items include washable markers, colored pencils, pencil cap erasers, highlighters, Post-it Notes, Elmer glue sticks, yellow number-two pencils, crayons, and pink erasers. All donated supplies will be given to Team OC for their Back to School event at the end of July. Stop by the Paoli Public Library and help make a difference for local students while supporting your community.
* Celebrate America's 250th with your friends and neighbors in Orleans this Friday, July 3rd! Enjoy a free Concert in the Park featuring Sweetwater beginning at 7 p.m. on the Bicentennial Stage in historic Congress Square. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and be among the first 250 guests to receive free ice cream, courtesy of Hometown Scoops.
Help celebrate the 100th birthday of Orleans' beautifully restored 1926 Peter Pirsch Fire Engine, with free cupcakes for the first 100 attendees.
Then, continue the celebration Saturday night with the Orleans community fireworks display at the Orleans Airport beginning at 9:45. Come out and celebrate America's 250th in Orleans!
* Looking for a great way to start your Fourth of July? Join the French Lick Masonic Lodge Number 586 for their famous Home Cooked Breakfast Buffet on Saturday, July 4th, from 7:30 until 10 a.m. at American Legion Post 76, located at 8607 West Main Street in French Lick. Enjoy a delicious breakfast for just ten dollars, with carry-out available for your convenience. Best of all, all proceeds will go toward building restoration efforts. Celebrate Independence Day with good food, good friends, and a great cause at the French Lick Masonic Lodge Home Cooked Breakfast.
* Be part of American history this Wednesday, July 8th, as Orange County America 250 invites everyone to a community reading of the Declaration of Independence. The event begins at 6 p.m. on the steps of the Orange County Courthouse in Paoli and commemorates the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration in 1776. Orange County America 250 Chairman Robert Henderson says our community will join hundreds of locations across Indiana, the nation, and around the world as Americans gather to read these historic words together. Bring your family, celebrate our nation's heritage, and help make history this Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Paoli. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.
* Prostate Cancer Screening Offered for the Community. One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Early detection can make all the difference. Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is offering a Prostate Cancer Screening on Friday, July 10th, from 5:45 to 9 a.m. Eastern at the Memorial Southside Office in Jasper. The PSA screening is just $22, with additional optional health screenings available. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call Deaconess Wellness Solutions at 812-996-2399, option 1.
* The Orleans Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Annual Classic Tractor Show on Saturday, July 11th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Historic Congress Square in Orleans. This free, family-friendly event will feature an impressive display of vintage, classic, and modern tractors, along with working hit-and-miss engines and collectible H & M toys for enthusiasts of all ages. Come enjoy a day of food, fun, and fellowship while celebrating our area's rich agricultural heritage. Admission is free! For registration or event information, contact Steve Suddarth at 812-276-9130 or Kevin Brown at 812-653-4924. Don't miss the Orleans Classic Tractor Show next Saturday!
* Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR. Help your child become a confident and prepared babysitter with the Safe Sitter class from Deaconess Memorial Medical Center. Designed for ages 11 to 14, this fun, hands-on class teaches childcare skills, basic first aid, CPR, rescue techniques, and personal safety. The next class is Tuesday, July 14th, from 9 to 1:30 Eastern at the Memorial Southside Office in Jasper. Space is limited. Register at Deaconess dot com under "Classes and Events" or call 812-996-2399, option 1.
* The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is offering free well water testing through its 2026 Groundwater Monitoring Network. If you rely on a private well, you may qualify to have your water tested at no cost. Officials say the program helps homeowners better understand their drinking water, while also improving groundwater data across the state. To learn more or apply, visit idem.IN.gov That’s idem.IN.gov
* The Orleans Town Crew will collect yard waste, grass clippings, small twigs, garden waste, shrubbery trimmings, which is placed at curb provided they are marked container of sorts that does not weigh more than 50 pounds. Small tree limbs, branches will be collected at curbside if they are reasonably stacked with the base pointing toward the street and only if they have been cut into four-foot lengths and not larger than 3 “ in diameter. Larger tree limbs, tree stumps and tree trunks will NOT be collected by the street employees. Residents may take those type of items to the town lake area and placed on the brush pile located there by accessing a key at the town office. Limbs and yard debris may be dropped off at the town lake. NO treated or painted lumber allowed. The Town Superintendent will have the final say on what is allowed to be collected. For more information or to schedule a pick-up residents may contact the Orleans Town Offices during regular business hours M-F 812 865 2539; or via email: orleanstownhall@townoforleans.org
* Stop The Bleed. In emergency situations, the help given by an immediate responder can often make the difference between life and death, even before professional rescuers arrive. Deaconess Memorial Medical Center’s Ambulance and Trauma Services is offering “Stop The Bleed®”. This informational program focuses on the immediate response to bleeding, recognizing life-threatening bleeding, and appropriate ways to stop the bleeding. For more information and scheduling contact Sarah.Schneider2@deaconess.com
* Change the Life You Live: Diabetes Program. Diabetes touches almost every part of your life. It’s a serious, lifelong condition, but there’s a lot you can do to protect your health. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering, “Change the Life you Live: Diabetes.” These classes offer the opportunity to achieve optimal health while living with diabetes. The classes are facilitated by Certified Diabetes Educators who teach participants how to control their diabetes using medication, self-monitoring, nutrition, and physical activity. A variety of classes are offered beginning with Diabetes Pathways, which is a baseline class for those newly diagnosed with diabetes. Following the completion of Diabetes Pathways, additional classes are offered for a more personalized curriculum. Participants are encouraged to bring a family member or friend. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 812-996-0521.
* “Wednesday Weight Checks for Baby”. Deaconess Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s lactation consultants are offering free walk-in, infant weight checks on Wednesdays except the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. Weight checks will be held in the First Level Conference Room. Enter the main entrance of the hospital and stop at the information desk. Signs will be posted directing you to the appropriate location (across from outpatient lab). Lactation consults will also be available by appointment if needed. Call 812-996-0383
* Free HIV and Hepatitis C testing every Monday from 1PM-4PM at IU Health, Paoli Hospital, in the Professional Building No Appt. recquired, more information call 723-7573
July 16th - July 31st
* Need to clear those overdue library fines? The Paoli Public Library has a great way to help local students while clearing your account. Through July 21, 2026, bring in new school supplies and have your late fines forgiven. Donations are also welcome, even if you don't owe any fines. Needed items include washable markers, colored pencils, pencil cap erasers, highlighters, Post-it Notes, Elmer glue sticks, yellow number-two pencils, crayons, and pink erasers. All donated supplies will be given to Team OC for their Back to School event at the end of July. Stop by the Paoli Public Library and help make a difference for local students while supporting your community.
* Inspire & Invest 2026.
You're invited to Inspire & Invest 2026, a free community event designed to equip and encourage those who invest in the lives of children and families. Join expert speakers Aaron Hannon, Dr. John Keesler, and Kara Schmidt as they share practical strategies for building meaningful relationships, supporting mental health, and helping children regulate emotions and build resilience. The event is open to teachers, parents, mentors, foster parents, youth workers, and community volunteers. It takes place Tuesday, July 21st, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Orange County Community Center, 1075 North Sandy Hook Road. Admission is complimentary, but registration is encouraged. Visit sugeni.us/eCmN to reserve your spot today.
* Rick Magill Clothe a Child.
Support a great cause and honor the legacy of Trooper Rick Magill by taking part in the Rick Magill Clothe-A-Child Golf Scramble on Saturday, July 25th. Gather your team and enjoy a day on the golf course while helping provide clothing for children in need throughout our community. Businesses and individuals are also invited to sponsor a hole or make a donation to support the Clothe-A-Child program. To register your team or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, call 812-723-2417, extension 1, and ask for Garland. Make a difference—one child, one swing, and one community at a time.
* The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is offering free well water testing through its 2026 Groundwater Monitoring Network. If you rely on a private well, you may qualify to have your water tested at no cost. Officials say the program helps homeowners better understand their drinking water, while also improving groundwater data across the state. To learn more or apply, visit idem.IN.gov That’s idem.IN.gov
* The Orleans Town Crew will collect yard waste, grass clippings, small twigs, garden waste, shrubbery trimmings, which is placed at curb provided they are marked container of sorts that does not weigh more than 50 pounds. Small tree limbs, branches will be collected at curbside if they are reasonably stacked with the base pointing toward the street and only if they have been cut into four-foot lengths and not larger than 3 “ in diameter. Larger tree limbs, tree stumps and tree trunks will NOT be collected by the street employees. Residents may take those type of items to the town lake area and placed on the brush pile located there by accessing a key at the town office. Limbs and yard debris may be dropped off at the town lake. NO treated or painted lumber allowed. The Town Superintendent will have the final say on what is allowed to be collected. For more information or to schedule a pick-up residents may contact the Orleans Town Offices during regular business hours M-F 812 865 2539; or via email: orleanstownhall@townoforleans.org
* Stop The Bleed. In emergency situations, the help given by an immediate responder can often make the difference between life and death, even before professional rescuers arrive. Deaconess Memorial Medical Center’s Ambulance and Trauma Services is offering “Stop The Bleed®”. This informational program focuses on the immediate response to bleeding, recognizing life-threatening bleeding, and appropriate ways to stop the bleeding. For more information and scheduling contact Sarah.Schneider2@deaconess.com
* Change the Life You Live: Diabetes Program. Diabetes touches almost every part of your life. It’s a serious, lifelong condition, but there’s a lot you can do to protect your health. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering, “Change the Life you Live: Diabetes.” These classes offer the opportunity to achieve optimal health while living with diabetes. The classes are facilitated by Certified Diabetes Educators who teach participants how to control their diabetes using medication, self-monitoring, nutrition, and physical activity. A variety of classes are offered beginning with Diabetes Pathways, which is a baseline class for those newly diagnosed with diabetes. Following the completion of Diabetes Pathways, additional classes are offered for a more personalized curriculum. Participants are encouraged to bring a family member or friend. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 812-996-0521.
* “Wednesday Weight Checks for Baby”. Deaconess Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s lactation consultants are offering free walk-in, infant weight checks on Wednesdays except the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. Weight checks will be held in the First Level Conference Room. Enter the main entrance of the hospital and stop at the information desk. Signs will be posted directing you to the appropriate location (across from outpatient lab). Lactation consults will also be available by appointment if needed. Call 812-996-0383
* Free HIV and Hepatitis C testing every Monday from 1PM-4PM at IU Health, Paoli Hospital, in the Professional Building No Appt. recquired, more information call 723-7573
August 1st - August 15th
* The 13th Annual Curt Gilstrap Golf Scramble is set for Saturday, August 1st at Otis Park Golf Course. Registration begins before an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Gather your team of four and enjoy a great day of golf, food, fun, and prizes—all while supporting a great cause. Every dollar raised benefits the Curt Gilstrap Memorial Scholarship Fund. Team registration is $240, and hole sponsorships are available for just $100. Space is limited, so don't wait to sign up. For more information or to register, visit the Curt Gilstrap Memorial Fund Facebook page. Come out August 1st and help make a difference while enjoying a great day on the course.
* Purdue Extension and the Orange County Health Department invite you to a ServSafe Food Manager one-day class and certification exam on Friday, August 14th at the Orange County Community Center in Paoli. This nationally recognized certification satisfies Indiana requirements for Certified Food Protection Managers and covers foodborne illnesses, allergens, personal hygiene, food storage, food preparation, sanitation, and pest management. Training includes the manual and a proctored exam, with certification valid for five years. Registration deadline is August 7th. For more information and to register, visit Purdue's ServSafe workshop website www.purdue.edu/servsafe/workshops
* Rev up for the 5th Annual Cement City Cruise-In, coming to Lehigh Field in Mitchell! The show takes place Saturday, August 15th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and welcomes all cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Registration begins at 8 a.m. the day of the event, with a $20 entry fee. Enjoy cash prize drawings, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, food, craft vendors, and more—all while supporting your local La-Or-Ma Shrine Club. Sponsored by Hoosier Uplands, Lawrence County Tourism, and Hiram's Hot Rods. There is no pre-registration this year, so come early and enjoy a great day of family fun and fantastic vehicles!
* The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is offering free well water testing through its 2026 Groundwater Monitoring Network. If you rely on a private well, you may qualify to have your water tested at no cost. Officials say the program helps homeowners better understand their drinking water, while also improving groundwater data across the state. To learn more or apply, visit idem.IN.gov That’s idem.IN.gov
* The Orleans Town Crew will collect yard waste, grass clippings, small twigs, garden waste, shrubbery trimmings, which is placed at curb provided they are marked container of sorts that does not weigh more than 50 pounds. Small tree limbs, branches will be collected at curbside if they are reasonably stacked with the base pointing toward the street and only if they have been cut into four-foot lengths and not larger than 3 “ in diameter. Larger tree limbs, tree stumps and tree trunks will NOT be collected by the street employees. Residents may take those type of items to the town lake area and placed on the brush pile located there by accessing a key at the town office. Limbs and yard debris may be dropped off at the town lake. NO treated or painted lumber allowed. The Town Superintendent will have the final say on what is allowed to be collected. For more information or to schedule a pick-up residents may contact the Orleans Town Offices during regular business hours M-F 812 865 2539; or via email: orleanstownhall@townoforleans.org
* Stop The Bleed. In emergency situations, the help given by an immediate responder can often make the difference between life and death, even before professional rescuers arrive. Deaconess Memorial Medical Center’s Ambulance and Trauma Services is offering “Stop The Bleed®”. This informational program focuses on the immediate response to bleeding, recognizing life-threatening bleeding, and appropriate ways to stop the bleeding. For more information and scheduling contact Sarah.Schneider2@deaconess.com
* Change the Life You Live: Diabetes Program. Diabetes touches almost every part of your life. It’s a serious, lifelong condition, but there’s a lot you can do to protect your health. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering, “Change the Life you Live: Diabetes.” These classes offer the opportunity to achieve optimal health while living with diabetes. The classes are facilitated by Certified Diabetes Educators who teach participants how to control their diabetes using medication, self-monitoring, nutrition, and physical activity. A variety of classes are offered beginning with Diabetes Pathways, which is a baseline class for those newly diagnosed with diabetes. Following the completion of Diabetes Pathways, additional classes are offered for a more personalized curriculum. Participants are encouraged to bring a family member or friend. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 812-996-0521.
* “Wednesday Weight Checks for Baby”. Deaconess Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s lactation consultants are offering free walk-in, infant weight checks on Wednesdays except the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. Weight checks will be held in the First Level Conference Room. Enter the main entrance of the hospital and stop at the information desk. Signs will be posted directing you to the appropriate location (across from outpatient lab). Lactation consults will also be available by appointment if needed. Call 812-996-0383
* Free HIV and Hepatitis C testing every Monday from 1PM-4PM at IU Health, Paoli Hospital, in the Professional Building No Appt. recquired, more information call 723-7573
September 1st - September 15th
* Friday Sept 4 th 6PM-9PM, as part of the Paoli Fall Festival, Gospel Night, Paoli First Baptist Praise Team 6PM, Paoli UPC Sign Team 6:30PM, Shar'in Grace 7PM, By Faith Gospel Quartet 7:30PM, Breeding Sisters 8PM and Kirby Stailey 8:30PM
* Annual Paoli Festival Car Show.
The Paoli Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 2026 Fall Festival Car Show on Saturday, September 5th at Jay-Cee Park in Paoli. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with awards presented at 3 p.m. Whether you have a classic car, street rod, truck, Jeep, motorcycle, Corvette, military vehicle, or anything on wheels, there's a class for you. Entry is just $20, with additional categories only $5 each. Hosted by The Rowlett Group–Williams Carpenter Realtors, this exciting event is part of the Paoli Fall Festival. Shine up your ride, enjoy a great day with fellow car enthusiasts, and compete for Best of Show and People's Choice honors.
* The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is offering free well water testing through its 2026 Groundwater Monitoring Network. If you rely on a private well, you may qualify to have your water tested at no cost. Officials say the program helps homeowners better understand their drinking water, while also improving groundwater data across the state. To learn more or apply, visit idem.IN.gov That’s idem.IN.gov
* The Orleans Town Crew will collect yard waste, grass clippings, small twigs, garden waste, shrubbery trimmings, which is placed at curb provided they are marked container of sorts that does not weigh more than 50 pounds. Small tree limbs, branches will be collected at curbside if they are reasonably stacked with the base pointing toward the street and only if they have been cut into four-foot lengths and not larger than 3 “ in diameter. Larger tree limbs, tree stumps and tree trunks will NOT be collected by the street employees. Residents may take those type of items to the town lake area and placed on the brush pile located there by accessing a key at the town office. Limbs and yard debris may be dropped off at the town lake. NO treated or painted lumber allowed. The Town Superintendent will have the final say on what is allowed to be collected. For more information or to schedule a pick-up residents may contact the Orleans Town Offices during regular business hours M-F 812 865 2539; or via email: orleanstownhall@townoforleans.org
* Stop The Bleed. In emergency situations, the help given by an immediate responder can often make the difference between life and death, even before professional rescuers arrive. Deaconess Memorial Medical Center’s Ambulance and Trauma Services is offering “Stop The Bleed®”. This informational program focuses on the immediate response to bleeding, recognizing life-threatening bleeding, and appropriate ways to stop the bleeding. For more information and scheduling contact Sarah.Schneider2@deaconess.com
* Change the Life You Live: Diabetes Program. Diabetes touches almost every part of your life. It’s a serious, lifelong condition, but there’s a lot you can do to protect your health. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering, “Change the Life you Live: Diabetes.” These classes offer the opportunity to achieve optimal health while living with diabetes. The classes are facilitated by Certified Diabetes Educators who teach participants how to control their diabetes using medication, self-monitoring, nutrition, and physical activity. A variety of classes are offered beginning with Diabetes Pathways, which is a baseline class for those newly diagnosed with diabetes. Following the completion of Diabetes Pathways, additional classes are offered for a more personalized curriculum. Participants are encouraged to bring a family member or friend. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 812-996-0521.
* “Wednesday Weight Checks for Baby”. Deaconess Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s lactation consultants are offering free walk-in, infant weight checks on Wednesdays except the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. Weight checks will be held in the First Level Conference Room. Enter the main entrance of the hospital and stop at the information desk. Signs will be posted directing you to the appropriate location (across from outpatient lab). Lactation consults will also be available by appointment if needed. Call 812-996-0383
* Free HIV and Hepatitis C testing every Monday from 1PM-4PM at IU Health, Paoli Hospital, in the Professional Building No Appt. recquired, more information call 723-7573
September 16th - September 31st
* Help keep Patoka Lake beautiful by joining the annual Patoka Lake Watershed Clean Up Day on Saturday, September 26th, as part of National Public Lands Day. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Patoka Lake Corps of Engineers Office on North Cuzco Road in Dubois. Volunteers will receive cleanup supplies and be assigned areas to collect trash and recyclables. Everyone is invited back at 11 a.m. for a free fish fry, door prizes, and goodie bags. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and long pants. Since 2008, more than 2,000 volunteers have helped remove nearly 25 tons of litter from the Patoka Lake watershed. Join the effort and help keep this natural treasure clean for generations to come.
* The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is offering free well water testing through its 2026 Groundwater Monitoring Network. If you rely on a private well, you may qualify to have your water tested at no cost. Officials say the program helps homeowners better understand their drinking water, while also improving groundwater data across the state. To learn more or apply, visit idem.IN.gov That’s idem.IN.gov
* The Orleans Town Crew will collect yard waste, grass clippings, small twigs, garden waste, shrubbery trimmings, which is placed at curb provided they are marked container of sorts that does not weigh more than 50 pounds. Small tree limbs, branches will be collected at curbside if they are reasonably stacked with the base pointing toward the street and only if they have been cut into four-foot lengths and not larger than 3 “ in diameter. Larger tree limbs, tree stumps and tree trunks will NOT be collected by the street employees. Residents may take those type of items to the town lake area and placed on the brush pile located there by accessing a key at the town office. Limbs and yard debris may be dropped off at the town lake. NO treated or painted lumber allowed. The Town Superintendent will have the final say on what is allowed to be collected. For more information or to schedule a pick-up residents may contact the Orleans Town Offices during regular business hours M-F 812 865 2539; or via email: orleanstownhall@townoforleans.org
* Stop The Bleed. In emergency situations, the help given by an immediate responder can often make the difference between life and death, even before professional rescuers arrive. Deaconess Memorial Medical Center’s Ambulance and Trauma Services is offering “Stop The Bleed®”. This informational program focuses on the immediate response to bleeding, recognizing life-threatening bleeding, and appropriate ways to stop the bleeding. For more information and scheduling contact Sarah.Schneider2@deaconess.com
* Change the Life You Live: Diabetes Program. Diabetes touches almost every part of your life. It’s a serious, lifelong condition, but there’s a lot you can do to protect your health. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering, “Change the Life you Live: Diabetes.” These classes offer the opportunity to achieve optimal health while living with diabetes. The classes are facilitated by Certified Diabetes Educators who teach participants how to control their diabetes using medication, self-monitoring, nutrition, and physical activity. A variety of classes are offered beginning with Diabetes Pathways, which is a baseline class for those newly diagnosed with diabetes. Following the completion of Diabetes Pathways, additional classes are offered for a more personalized curriculum. Participants are encouraged to bring a family member or friend. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 812-996-0521.
* “Wednesday Weight Checks for Baby”. Deaconess Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s lactation consultants are offering free walk-in, infant weight checks on Wednesdays except the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. Weight checks will be held in the First Level Conference Room. Enter the main entrance of the hospital and stop at the information desk. Signs will be posted directing you to the appropriate location (across from outpatient lab). Lactation consults will also be available by appointment if needed. Call 812-996-0383
* Free HIV and Hepatitis C testing every Monday from 1PM-4PM at IU Health, Paoli Hospital, in the Professional Building No Appt. recquired, more information call 723-7573
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