A meeting of the CARROLL COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY will be held at 7 p.m. July 23 at Solomon's Grill in Delphi. All those interested in the Democratic party are urged to attend.

PROMOTING THE WILDCAT VALLEY GROUP will meet July 16 at the Wildcat Creek Bed and Breakfast near Cutler at 7 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP ADVISORY BOARD will meet July 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of township trustee Harold Erdmann, 9868N. 1175W., to discuss the 2010 budget. The Monticello fire chief has been invited to answer questions. The public is invited to attend.

The Annual Bible Conference at the FLORA MENNONITE CHURCH will be July 19. The morning schedule will include Sunday school at 9:30, devotions at 10:30, and the morning message at 10:45 - "The Church - an Ark of Safety." The afternoon theme will be "Harmonious Home Life." Following a song service from 1:30 to 1:50, two topics will be addressed: "Husband and Wife Relationships (1st Peter 3:7) at 1:50 p.m. and "Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go" (Proverbs 22:6) at 2:30. Evening song service and devotions will begin at 7:30, followed by " Looking for that Blessed Hope" (Titus 2:13) at 7:50. The public is invited to all the sessions. The church is located two miles east of Flora. For more information, call (574) 967-5619.

THE SINGING SAINTS will perform at 11 a.m. July 21 at the Flora Senior Center. Reservations are required. Call 967-3400 by July 16.

THE DULCIMER GATHERING will be at Adams Mill this Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.

Delphi Presbyterian Church will host its SENIOR CITIZENS' MONTHLY LUNCHEON July 15 at noon in the church Fellowship Hall. An elevator is available for those in need. Call Susan at (765) 564-2371 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to request a ride or information.

DELPHI COMMON COUNCIL will conduct departmental budget workshops July 20 and 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers.

DOLLY MADISON HOMEMAKERS EXTENSION CLUB will hold its July meeting aboard the "Delphi" boat July 20 at 6 p.m. at canal park. For information, contact Carol Walters at (765) 589-3105.

DELPHI PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT will have an open house July 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the cabin at Riley Park to welcome new parks superintendent Anita Force. The public is invited and refreshments will be served.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND TIRE COLLECTION sponsored by the Northwest Indiana Solid Waste District will be July 25 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Carroll County 4-H Fairgrounds in Flora. The first 10 tires per vehicle are free. No tire dealers or businesses may participate. For additional information, call (800) 856-0980.

The FREE MOVIE MATINEE at Living Faith Church of the Brethren in Flora will feature "The Apple Dumpling Gang" July 23 at 9:15 a.m. This is a change in date. Bring a friend to share in the activities. Doors open at 8:45 a.m. Popcorn and water will be provided. For information, contact the church office at (574) 967-4216.