🍦 Midweek Mischief: Pumpkins, Trunk or Treats, and a Dash of Fall Fun

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Happy Wednesday, South Siders!

It’s October 23rd, which means we’re officially in that sweet spot where pumpkins are everywhere, but the holiday shopping panic hasn't quite hit… yet. You know, that magical time when your neighbor’s spooky yard decorations are still fun and not a trip hazard at night.

So, grab your midweek coffee (or tea, or third cup of whatever gets you through), and let’s breeze through this Wednesday like the fall leaves that will be clogging our driveways by 3 p.m.!

In today’s South Side Scoop:

• 💵 Franklin Awarded $750K READI Grant

• 🍁 Bargersville Leaf Collection Begins

• 🍬 Halloween Events Happening Across the South Side

Let’s get to it!

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THE DIGEST

Franklin Awarded $750K READI Grant for New Active Adult Center

The City of Franklin has secured $750,000 in funding through the state's READI 2.0 program to help develop a new Active Adult Center at Payne Park. The total project, costing $5.75 million, will rebuild and modernize the current senior center, expanding it into a community space for all ages. The center will feature new amenities like housing additions, a theater, an outdoor stage, event spaces, and more parking. It's set to be completed by August 2025.

Bargersville Leaf Collection Kicks Off

Bargersville's leaf collection service started this week and runs through early December. To keep things running smoothly, residents are asked to pile loose leaves along the curb (not in the road), avoid blocking sidewalks or drains, and keep branches and yard waste out of the leaf piles. No bagged leaves will be collected. Be sure not to park cars on the road during collection days, and keep kids from playing in leaf piles near the street. Happy raking!

Local Business News

Frame It Unique Optical Opens in Franklin Offering Custom Eyewear

Frame It Unique Optical, a new boutique in Franklin, recently opened its doors, providing a personalized shopping experience for eyewear enthusiasts. Specializing in unique frames from independent designers, the shop offers high-quality, stylish options that set it apart from typical chain stores. Along with eye exams and optical services, customers can expect exceptional service tailored to finding the perfect frames to match their individual style.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Wednesday

Breakfast Bingo

Start your morning with some fun at Chick-fil-A Bingo! Bring your family and friends to play for a chance to win coupons and Chick-fil-A swag. Bingo cards and chips are available while supplies last, and all ages are welcome to join in!

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 9am-10am

• Location: Chick-fil-A Greenwood

Euchre Tournament

Join us for a fun evening of Euchre in Franklin and support a great cause! This tournament is a fundraiser to help pay off unpaid lunch bills at Franklin Community Schools. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, all are welcome. Registration is $25, and pizza will be provided. Enjoy a night of friendly competition, laughter, and community giving! Register here.

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 6pm-8:30pm

• Location: Elks Lodge #1818

The Original Swayzee Hand Breaded Tenderloin Pop-Up

Get ready to stock up on the best tenderloins without driving to Swayzee! A delivery van will be parked at Meineke, offering frozen 10-count packages of original and spicy tenderloins for $23 each. Quantities are limited, and both cash and card payments will be accepted. Don’t miss out!

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 11am-12:30pm

• Place: Meineke - 1283 US-31 N, Greenwood, IN

Yoga + Wine Night

Find your zen (and a glass of wine!) with a relaxing yoga session! For just $15, you'll enjoy a 60-minute class led by certified instructor Heather McDonald, plus a glass of wine included! The bar will stay open until 8pm if you want more. Don’t forget to bring your own mat and wear comfy clothes for this peaceful evening of yoga and good vibes! You can purchase your ticket here.

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 6pm-8pm

• Location: The Sycamore at Mallow Run

Easterseals Crossroads Purse Bingo

Join Indiana Epsilon Sigma Alpha for a fun night of Purse Bingo benefiting Easterseals Crossroads. Tickets are $30, and bingo begins at 6:30 PM. Must be 18+ to attend. To order tickets, email [email protected] or call 317-840-0996. Cash, check, or Venmo are accepted.

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 6pm-8pm

• Location: Greenwood Moose Lodge

10th Annual Saints Francis & Clare Purse Bingo

Join for Purse Bingo to support youth ministry! Doors open at 5:30pm, and bingo starts at 7pm with 12 exciting rounds. Enjoy a basket raffle, 50/50 drawings, plus new additions like a wine pull and diamond dig! Food and drinks will be available, and it's a cash-only event. Tickets are $40 per person, or reserve a table for six at $240. Must be 21 to attend. Contact Jill McCollam at [email protected] for table availability.

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 5:30pm-9pm

• Location: Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi Catholic Church

Wood Fall Sign Making

Join this fun, guided class where you’ll create a fall-themed wooden round sign for your front door! You'll get to choose from stencils, small sayings, greenery, filler, and a cute bow to personalize your board. The cost is $30. Register here.

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 6pm-7:30pm

• Location: Franklin Parks and Recreation Center

Special Evening with James Patterson and Matt Eversmann

The Johnson County Public Library Foundation is excited to host bestselling author James Patterson and First Sergeant Matt Eversmann (Ret.) for a special event featuring their new book, American Heroes. Major General (Ret.) R. Martin Umbarger will introduce the authors, and Rafael Sanchez will serve as guest interviewer. Doors open at 6pmThis fundraiser supports the Library's Authors at JCPL series, bringing top authors to the community. Buy your tickets here.

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 7pm

• Location: The Performing Arts Center at Franklin Community High School

Trick or Treat with the Trojans

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 6pm-8pm

• Location: Center Grove High School (Door 9)

Bubba’s 33 Trunk or Treat

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 6pm-8pm

• Location: Bubba’s 33

Clinton Young PTO Trunk or Treat

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 6pm-8pm

• Location: Clinton Young Elementary

Kitley Trunk or Treat

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 7pm-8:30pm

• Location: Kitley Intermediate School

Halloween Party at The Madison

Food, drinks, and carving tools provided. Bring your own pumpkin!

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 6pm-8pm

• Location: Building E Amenity Lounge at The Madison

Tots on the Turf at Greenwood Fieldhouse

Bring your little ones (5 and under) to Greenwood Fieldhouse every Wednesday from 9am to noon for open play on the turf! Kids can explore a variety of sports and activities like basketball, soccer, t-ball, football, and golf. The cost is $5 per child, per session, making it a fun and affordable way to get active.

Singo: Whiskey Business (Southport)

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 7pm

Live Trivia: SmockTown Brewery

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 730pm

Live Trivia: Flashback’s Bar & Grill

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 7pm

Live Trivia: Mikie’s Pub

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 7pm

Music Bingo: Freddie’s Pub

• Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

• Time: 7pm

Thursday

Swartz Senior Series - The Ghost and Mr. Chicken

Enjoy a special free showing of The Ghost and Mr. Chicken for movie lovers 55 and older, courtesy of the Swartz Senior Series. Admission and concessions are free, with tickets available only on the day of the show when doors open. Free concessions are provided by Astral at Franklin, and the event is sponsored by Swartz Family Community Mortuary.

• Date: Thursday, October 24th

• Time: 1:30pm

• Location: The Historic Artcraft Theatre

Beetlejuice Trivia Night

Get ready for a spooky night of fun with Beetlejuice Trivia! Gather your ghoulfriends for trivia based on the classic 1988 film, with a chance to win one of three awesome prizes. Doors open at 5:30pm, and trivia kicks off at 7:00pm, hosted by A+ Trivia. Teams can have 2-8 people, so reserve your table early! Enjoy bites from Woppo’s food truck and drinks from the bar, open from 5:30-8:30pm. One team member should reserve your table here.

• Date: Thursday, October 24th

• Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm

• Location: The Sycamore at Mallow Run

Purse Bingo at The Barn

Join for 20 rounds of designer Purse Bingo featuring brands like Kate Spade, COACH, and Michael Kors! Enjoy beverages from The Barn's Saloon, food from local vendors, and additional raffles and chances to win. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at The Social during regular business hours, cash or check only. All proceeds support our mission of serving and supporting the seniors in our community. Must be 18 or older to purchase, attend, and play.

• Date: Thursday, October 24th

• Time: 5pm

• Location: Barn At Bay Horse Inn

GPL: Book Talk + | Magic and Spooky-ness

This isn't your average book club! Along with discussing favorite reads, you'll enjoy food, activities, and virtual author talks. Every other month, the club dives into a new genre or theme, with October focusing on "Magic and Spooky-ness." Choose from suggested titles like What Moves the Dead, My Sister the Serial Killer, The Sun Down Motel, or Starling House, or bring your own spooky pick to share!

• Date: Thursday, October 24th

• Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

• Location: Greenwood Public Library

FC Marching Flashes Community Night

Join the FC Marching Flashes for Community Night to watch their 2024 show, Goodnight Max, with free admission! This is a great opportunity to cheer on these talented students before they head to semi-state on October 26th. The event will also feature the drawing for the FC Bands 2024 50/50 raffle at 8:05pm. Community Night follows the FC No Tricks, Just Treats event, so come out for both and enjoy a fun, full evening!

• Date: Thursday, October 24th

• Time: 7:30pm

• Location: Franklin Central High School Football Stadium

Bailey & Wood Annual Boo Bash

Join Boo Bash which includes a special Chili Dinner Fundraiser for Bargersville Fire Chief Eric Funkhouser, who recently underwent brain cancer surgery. The fundraiser will be located at the Nire Event Center and will feature dinner from Whit’s Inn, with donations supporting Chief Funkhouser. Along with the fundraiser, Boo Bash will have trunk-or-treating, a bouncy house, bingo, games, and a Halloween movie, making it a perfect night of fun for the whole family while supporting a great cause!

• Date: Thursday, October 24th

• Time: 5pm-8pm

• Location: Bailey and Wood Whiteland Office

Century 21 Scheetz Trunk or Treat

• Date: Thursday, October 24th

• Time: 5:30pm-7pm

• Location: Century 21 Scheetz

Franklin Central RDM - No Tricks, Just Treats

• Date: Thursday, October 24th

• Time: 6pm-8pm

• Location: Franklin Central High School

• Entry Fee: $5

Demaree Crossing Trunk or Treat

• Date: Thursday, October 24th

• Time: 6pm-8pm

• Location: Demaree Crossing Senior Living Community

Urban Air Jumperoo

Join in for Jumperoo every Thursday from 10am-12pm! Perfect for bonding with your little ones (5 and under) – $10.99 per jumper, parents play free!

Live Trivia: Whiskey Business (Southport)

• Date: Thursday, October 24th

• Time: 7pm

Live Trivia: BoJak’s Bar & Grille

• Date: Thursday, October 24th

• Time: 7pm

Live Trivia: Planetary Brewing

• Date: Thursday, October 24th

• Time: 7pm

Music Bingo: SmockTown Brewery

• Date: Thursday, October 24th

• Time: 7pm

WEATHER

Wednesday

75 🌡️ 38 | ⛅️ | 2% | 🌬️ WNW 10-20 MPH

Thursday

66 🌡️ 46 | ☀️ | 8% | 🌬️ ESE 5 MPH

🎶 LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday

• Slippery Noodle | Slippery Noodle Blues Jam | 730pm

• Tin Roof | Dusty Bo | 9pm

Thursday

• Tried & True | Jai Baker 3 | 8pm

• Antilogy | Benito Dibartoli | 5pm

• Murphy’s Pubhouse South | Jason Squier | 730pm

• Vino Villa | Steve Fulton | 6pm

• Parkside Public House | Roundups | 6pm

• Fountain Square Plaza | Local Musicians | 630pm

• Slippery Noodle | Gordon Bonham and Paul Holdman | 8pm

• Tin Roof | Pom Teddy | 10pm

Sports 🏈 

Friday Night Lights

The final week of Friday night football regular season is here, and teams are leaving it all on the field as they battle for those last crucial wins before the playoffs begin!

Center Grove (5-4) - Away against Jeffersonville at 7pm

Franklin (3-6) - Away against Columbus East 7pm

Whiteland (4-4) - Away against Decatur Central at 7pm

Greenwood (2-7) - Home against Shelbyville at 7pm

Southport (0-9) - Home against Perry Meridian at 7pm

Perry (4-5) - Away against Southport at 7pm

Franklin Central (5-3) - Away against Columbus North at 7pm

Roncalli (4-4) - Home against Northview at 7:00pm

Greenwood Christian (7-2) - Home against Eastern Greene at 7pm

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