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MADISON COUNTY
8/26 Master Mason Degree at Madison #44 (Pendleton). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/9 Monthly Breakfast at Fellowship #681 (Anderson). Serving at 8:00 a.m. $3. Open to all Masons and their guests.
10/18 Chili Cook-off at Mt. Moriah #77 (Anderson). Noon to 3:00 p.m.
10/26 Trunk or Treat at Mt. Moriah #77 (Anderson). 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Brothers and Masonic youth groups are encouraged to come and participate. Open to everybody.
AROUND INDIANA
8/25 Entered Apprentice Degree at Rossville #318. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
8/25 Fellow Craft Degree at North Vernon #59. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
8/25 Master Mason Degree at Evansville #64. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Bartimaeus Lodge U.D. will assist in conferring the degree.
8/25 Master Mason Degree at Montgomery #50 (Crawfordsville). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
8/25 Master Mason Degree at Walton #423. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
8/25 Master Mason Degree at Reed #316 (Evansville). Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
8/26 Entered Apprentice Degree at Tipton #33 (Logansport). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
8/26 Entered Apprentice Degree at Nashville #135. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
8/26 Entered Apprentice Degree at Colfax #378 (Lowell). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
8/26 Fellow Craft Degree at Plainfield #653. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
8/26 Master Mason Degree at Bedford #14. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
8/27 Entered Apprentice Degree at Cambridge #5 (Cambridge City). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
8/27 Entered Apprentice Degree at Gentryville #424. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
8/27 Fellow Craft Degree at Jubilee #746 (Whiteland). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
8/28 Entered Apprentice Degree at Union Village #545 (Bargersville). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
8/28 Entered Apprentice Degree at New Albany #39. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
8/28 Entered Apprentice Degree at Carmel #421. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
8/28 Master Mason Degree at Buckner #631. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
8/28 Master Mason Degree at Beech Grove #694. Dinner at 6:15 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Assistance in conferring the degree is requested.
8/29 Greater Lafayette High Twelve Club #99 Luncheon at Downtowner Restaurant, 2200 Elmwood Dr. (Lafayette). Lunch at 11:00 a.m. The meeting starts at noon.
8/29 Entered Apprentice Degree at Paoli #119. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
8/30 Monthly Community Breakfast at Greenwood #514. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, eggs to order, sausage, bacon, and pancakes. $10 per person. Open to the public.
8/30 Monthly Community Breakfast at Summit City #170 (Fort Wayne). Serving 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, eggs to order, sausage, bacon, and four different pancakes. $8 per person. All you care to eat. Open to the public.
8/30 Monthly Community Breakfast at Henryville #651. Serving 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, eggs, hash browns, sausage, pancakes, and drinks. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
8/30 Monthly Community Breakfast at Phoenix #62 (Rushville). Serving 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, eggs, sausage, bacon, and pancakes. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
8/30 Monthly Community Breakfast at Oakland City #467. Serving starts at 8:00 a.m. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
8/30 Annual BBQ Chicken Cookout at Newton Stewart #432 (Paoli). Serving 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Half chicken meal with sides. $15 per meal. Open to the public.
8/30 Entered Apprentice Degree at Whiting #613. Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. Lodge opens at 8:00 a.m. Assistance in conferring the degree is requested.
9/1 Fellow Craft Degree at Frank S. Land #758 (Freemason’s Hall-Indianapolis). Coffee and donuts at 9:00 a.m. Lodge opens at 9:30 a.m. Bartimaeus Lodge U.D. will assist in conferring the degree.
9/2 Stated Meeting and Fifty-Year Award of Gold Presentation at Angola #236. The stated meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. The Award of Gold recipient is WB Paul W. Friend.
9/3 Entered Apprentice Degree at Edinburg #100. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
9/5 Master Mason Degree at Sulphur Springs City #348 (Sulphur Springs). Lodge opens at 6:00 p.m. Dinner served between sections.
9/6 Monthly Community Breakfast at Crandall #591. Serving 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Open to the public.
9/6 Monthly Community Breakfast at Winchester #56. Serving 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
9/6 Monthly Community Breakfast at Clinton #54 (Frankfort). Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, sausage, pancakes, and scrambled eggs. $6 for adults. $5 for children 12 to 5. There is no charge for children under 5 years old. Open to the public.
9/6 Monthly Community Breakfast at Bridgeport #162 (Indianapolis). Serving 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, and eggs cooked to order. Open to the public.
9/6 Monthly Community Breakfast at Blackford #106 (Hartford City). Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, pancakes, and sausage. Freewill donation. All you care to eat. Open to the public.
9/6 Monthly Community Breakfast at Howard #93 (Kokomo). Serving 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Donation of $4. Open to the public.
9/6 Monthly Community Breakfast at Jackson #146 (Seymour). Serving 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Free to all. Open to the public.
9/6 Monthly Community Breakfast at Waynedale #739 (Fort Wayne). Serving 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee, juice, and milk. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
9/6 Monthly Community Breakfast at Jay #87 (Portland) Hosted by DeMolay Chapter. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, and biscuits and gravy. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
9/6 Monthly Community Breakfast at Newburgh #174. Serving 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. $15 per person. Open to the public.
9/6 Community Breakfast at Fairmount #635. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Open to the public.
9/6 BBQ Cookout and Yard Sale Fundraiser at Jubilee #746 (Whiteland). Opens at 8:00 a.m. Food starts at 11:00 a.m. Brisket meal $15. Pull pork meal $10. Tables are for rent at $20. Call 317-840-3536 for details.
9/6 Entered Apprentice Degree at Newburgh #174. Lodge opens at 10:00 a.m. following the community breakfast.
9/6 Master Mason Degree at Humboldt #42 (Terre Haute). Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. Lodge opens at 10:00 a.m. Assistance in conferring the degree is requested.
9/8 Max L. Carpenter High Twelve Club #699 Luncheon at Yummy Grill & Buffet, 4221 W. Bethel Ave. (Muncie). Lunch at noon. Open to all Master Masons and their guests.
9/8 Master Mason Degree at Southport #270 (Indianapolis). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Bartimaeus Lodge U.D. will assist in conferring the degree.
9/8 Master Mason Degree at Noble #772 (Murat Shrine Center-Indianapolis). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Assistance in conferring the degree is requested. Contact Chris Smallwood at 317-554-7372 for details.
9/9 Entered Apprentice Degree at Terre Haute #19. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Bartimaeus Lodge U.D. will assist in conferring the degree.
9/9 Fellow Craft Degree at Carmel #421. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/12 Annual Tenderloin Fry at Bridgeport #162 (Indianapolis). Serving 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Drive-thru, dine-in, or carry-out.
9/13 Monthly Community Breakfast at Blue River #457 (Fredericksburg). Serving 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pancakes, eggs, sausage links, biscuits and gravy, coffee, milk, and juice. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
9/13 Monthly Community Breakfast at Carmel #421. Serving 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $ 7 per adult. Children 5 and under $3. Open to the public.
9/13 Monthly Community Breakfast at New Providence #237 (Borden). Serving 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $10 for adults. $5 for children 12 and under. Open to the public.
9/13 Monthly Community Breakfast at New London #283. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, sausage, and scrambled eggs. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
9/13 Monthly Community Breakfast at Van Buren #711. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Freewill donation. Carry-outs are available. Open to the public.
9/13 Monthly Community Breakfast Buffet at Shelby #28 (Shelbyville). Serving 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. $10 per person. Carry-outs available. Open to the public.
9/13 Monthly Community Breakfast at Dayton #103. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The menu is all-you-care-to-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, mixed fruit, juice, milk, and coffee. $7 per person. Open to the public.
9/13 Monthly Community Breakfast at Union Village #545 (Bargersville). Serving 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, biscuits, gravy, fruit, coffee, milk, and juice. $10 for adults. $8 for children aged 12 to 6. There is no charge for children under age 6. Open to the public.
9/13 Monthly Community Breakfast at Masonic Center in Hope, IN. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee, milk, and juice. $8 for adults. $7 for seniors, $4 for children under age 12. Open to the public. Hope #150, Camon #343, and Hartsville #547 are host lodges.
9/13 Annual Tenderloin Fry at Bridgeport #162 (Indianapolis). Serving 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Drive-thru, dine-in, or carry-out.
9/13 Turtle Degree at Bethlehem #574 (Birdseye). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner. $20 for dinner and the degree. The Turtle degree is a fun side degree open to all Master Masons and family members over 18. Proceeds will go to the Birdseye library. Contact Todd Whaley at toadwhale128@gmail.com for further information.
9/13 Central Indiana Freemasons Association Meeting at Plainfield #653. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. $10 per person. The meeting starts at 7:15 p.m. Honoring Junior Wardens. The program is the Blacksmith Degree by WB Bill Corey. Open to Master Masons only. Please RSVP by 9/10 to masterandwardens@gmail.com
9/13 Porter #137 Outdoor Master Mason Degree at 1000 S 600 E, Kouts, IN. Dinner served at 5:00 p.m. Degree starts at 7:00 p.m. The dress is casual. The degree will be held on a wooded property. Mosquitoes can be active in the evening this time of year, so we strongly recommend wearing appropriate attire and bringing bug spray to ensure your comfort.
9/16 Stated Meeting and Masonic Education at Newburgh #714 Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. The speaker will be WB Shamus Driver, speaking on Ancient Catechisms.
9/16 Circle City High Twelve Club #806 New Membership Drive at Mashcraft Brewery, 1140 IN-135, Greenwood, IN. Assemble at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:00 p.m. A guest speaker will follow dinner. $50 to join for the remainder of 2025. RSVP appreciated but not required to hightwelve806circlecity@gmail.com
916 Master Mason Degree at Garfield #569 (Highland). Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Lodge opens at 6:30 p.m. The preferred dress code is a suit and tie.
9/17 Fellow Craft Degree at Tipton #33 (Logansport). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
9/20 Monthly Community Breakfast Buffet at Jeffersonville #340. Serving 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $10 per person. $10 for adults. $5 for children 12 and under. Open to the public.
9/20 Monthly Community Breakfast at Franklin #107. Serving 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, sausage, and drinks. $10 per person. Open to the public.
9/20 Monthly Community Breakfast at Belleville #65 (Cartersburg). Serving 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, sausage patties, and drinks. $8 for adults. $4 for children 6 to 12. Children 5 and under are free. Open to the public.
9/20 Monthly Community Breakfast at Southport #270. Serving 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, eggs to order, sausage, bacon, and pancakes. $10 for adults. $7 for children 12 to 6, Children 5 and under are free. Open to the public.
9/20 Monthly Community Breakfast at Russiaville #82. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Open to the public.
9/20 Monthly Community Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at Montpelier #600. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. All you care to eat. Open to the public.
9/20 Community Breakfast at Fairmount #635. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Open to the public.
9/20 Chicken Fry at Laurel #447. Serving 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
9/20 One Hundred Seventy-Five Year Re-Dedication Ceremony at Blackford #106 (Hartford City). The ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. with presentations at 11:30 a.m. A buffet-style lunch meal will follow at noon. Please RSVP for lunch to Russ Sthrome at Blackford.lodge.160@gmail.com or 847-606-1731 by 9/6.
9/20 Masonic Appreciation Dinner at the English Civic Center (English, IN). 6:00 p.m. The speaker is William Piper, speaking on the History of Crawford Lodges. $20 for meal tickets. Contact Nathan Webster at 812-595-3657 by 9/1.
9/20 Rusty Nail Degree at Angola #236. Light breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Degree to follow breakfast. An excellent refresher for brothers who have not visited the Lodge for a while or newly raised Masons. Open to Master Masons only. Call 260-243-0682 or 260-908-5666 for further details.
9/20 Knife and Fork Degree at Tipton #33 (Logansport). Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner of ribeye steak, potato, vegetables, roll, dessert, and drink served at 7:00 p.m. $25 per person by cash at the door. Master Masons only. Reservations are required by 9/10 by texting 574-601-1376.
9/23 Masonic Jeopardy Game at Newburgh #174. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10, with snacks and drinks available. Hosted by MWGM Randy Seipel. Contact David Brickey II at dbrickeyii@gmail.com for details.
9/23 Fellow Craft Degree at Plainfield #653. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/24 Master Mason Degree at Edinburg #100. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
9/27 Monthly Community Breakfast at New Castle #91. Serving 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
10/20 Rusty Nail Degree at Russiaville #82. Steak dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner. An excellent refresher for brothers who have not visited the Lodge for a while or newly raised Masons. Contact WM Jeff Hendershot at jhendershot@Riw2000.com for further details.
10/24 Crowned Martyrs #771 Meeting (Valparaiso). The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. The speaker will be WB Carson Smith, speaking on The Jacobite Uprisings and Freemasonry. A meal will follow at the cost of $40 per person. Please RSVP to WB John Bridegroom at grandcouncilofficer@comcast.net ASAP if you plan to attend dinner. The dress code is a tuxedo for Officers and a suit and tie for members and guests.
10/26 Water Buffalo Degree Hosted by Plainfield #653 Registration and donuts at 9:00 a.m. Pizza and pop at 1:00 p.m.The degree starts at 2:00 p.m. $40 per person. Open to anyone aged 12 and above, with a limited number of candidates. Reservations are required at 317-710-2967 or 937-621-9320.
10/31 Trunk or Treat at Southport #270 (Indianapolis). 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Brothers and Masonic youth groups are encouraged to come and participate. Open to everybody. Contact WM Ray Blocker at rblocker1016@yahoo.com or 317-488-9826 for more information.
11/6 Master Mason Degree at Carmel #421. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
12/20 Fellow Craft Degree at Circumpunct Masonic #777 (Carmel). Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Lodge opens at noon. The dress is a dark suit and white gloves. A Christmas Party pitch-in will follow the degree. Bartimaeus Lodge U.D. will assist in conferring the degree.
ONE-DAY CLASS
10/26 Bluffton #145. Registration at 8:00 a.m. The degrees start at 9:00 a.m. A Lodge must have elected the candidate before the One-Day Class. Contact David Barton at secretary@blufftonlodge145.com or 260-227-2438 for further details.
11/8 Tipton #33 (Logansport). Registration at 8:00 a.m. The degrees start at 9:00 a.m. Lunch will be served following the Fellow Craft degree. A class registration is limited to 20 candidates. A Lodge must have elected any candidate before the One-Day Class. Contact Secretary Mike Linkenholder at dm_link@yahoo.com or 765-438-0364 or Assistant Secretary John Hackard at jheckard@tds.net or 574-721-1256 for further details or to participate in the conferral of the degrees.
FAMILY EVENTS FOR EVERYONE
9/7 Annual Masonic Home Festival at Compass Park and Car Show (Franklin). Everyone is welcome. The food and fun start at 10:00 a.m. To register a vehicle for the car show visit square.link/u/Nd7Mciu3 with a fee of $20 per vehicle. The proceeds will benefit Compass Park. Contact Mike Spencer at 317-736-6141 for more information about the event.
11/30 Annual Indiana Freemasons Flag Presentation at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts will be playing the Houston Texans at 1:00 p.m. For further details and ticket information, contact coltsgroups.com/GrandLodge or Dirk Rader at dirrad@gmail.com
THE 2025 GRAND MASTER'S RECEPTION
9/13 at Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. This event is SOLD OUT.
SCOTTISH RITE
8/24 to 8/26 Annual Session of the Supreme Council at Indianapolis.
8/29 Fort Wayne Valley Rite on the Road at Columbia City #501. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. If there are new candidates, the 4th Degree will be shown during dinner. The 5th, 21st, and 25th Degrees will be shown starting at 7:00 p.m. Master Masons interested in joining the Scottish Rite are welcome. The dress is casual. Contact David Fidler, II, at dfidlerii@yahoo.com or 765-206-0565 for details.
9/5 Indianapolis Valley Annual Bean Supper at Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. It starts at 6:30 p.m. The Speaker will be Most Worshipful Grand Master Randy Seipel 33°. Free to members and Master Mason guests. To RSVP or for further details, call 317-262-3100 or 1-800-489-3579.
9/25 Fort Wayne Valley Rite on the Road at Mt. Etna #333. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. If there are new candidates, the 4th Degree will be shown during dinner. The 7th, 17th, and 23rd Degrees will be shown starting at 7:00 p.m. Master Masons interested in joining the Scottish Rite are welcome. The dress is casual. Contact David Fidler, II, at dfidlerii@yahoo.com or 765-206-0565 for details.
9/25 Fort Wayne Valley Rite on the Road at Waynedale #739 (Fort Wayne). Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. If there are new candidates, the 4th Degree will be shown during dinner. The 7th, 17th, and 23rd Degrees will be shown starting at 7:00 p.m. Master Masons interested in joining the Scottish Rite are welcome. The dress is casual. Contact David Fidler, II, at dfidlerii@yahoo.com or 765-206-0565 for details.
11/15 Fort Wayne Valley Fall Reunion at Mizpah Shrine (Fort Wayne). Registration at 8:00 a.m. Degrees start at 9:00 a.m. The 4th, 8th, 21st, 25th, and 32nd Degrees will be presented. Contact ftwvalley@aasr-ftwayne.org or 260-423-2593 for further details.
YORK RITE
8/25 Order of the Red Cross at Noblesville Commandery #61. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Conferral to follow dinner.
9/4 Royal Master Degree and Select Master Degree at Indianapolis Council #2. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
9/5 Order of the Temple at Crawfordsville Commandery #25. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
9/10 Order of the Red Cross at Greenfield Commandery #39. The conferral starts at 6:30 p.m.
9/13 Order of the Red Cross at William G. Bray Commandery #65 (Mooresville). Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. The conferral starts at 10:00 a.m.
9/16 Royal Master Degree and Select Master Degree at Indianapolis Council #2. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/18 Commander Reception at Grant County Commandery #21 (Gas City). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The reception starts at 7:00 p.m. Contact George Ingles at ginglespgc@comcast.net
9/19 Order of the Temple at Crawfordsville Commandery #25. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
9/20 Prather York Rite Chapter and Council Degree Day (Lawrence). Registration at 7:00 a.m. Degree conferral starts at 8:00 a.m. The Mark Master Degree, Past Master Degree (Virtual), Most Excellent Master Degree, and Royal Arch Degree will be conferred. Lunch is served at noon, followed by the conferral of the Royal Master Degree and the Select Degree. Contact Brian Lewis at info@pratheryorkrite.com for further details.
9/26 Order of the Red Cross at Frankfort Commandery #29. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
10/9 Stated Meeting and Order of Malta at William G. Bray Commandery #65 (Mooresville). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m. A short stated meeting will follow.
10/17 Order of the Temple at Crawfordsville Commandery #25. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
10/18 Prather Commandery All Order Day at Calvin W. Prather (Lawrence). Registration at 8:00 a.m. Order of the Red Cross (Full form) at 9:00 a.m., Order of Malta (Full form) at 10:00 a.m., lunch at 11:00 a.m., and Order of the Temple at noon. Contact Brian Lewis at info@pratheryorkrite.com for further details.
10/31 Order of the Temple at Crawfordsville Commandery #25. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
11/13 Stated Meeting and Order of the Temple at William G. Bray Commandery #65 (Mooresville). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m. A short stated meeting will follow.
11/14 Order of the Temple at Frankfort Commandery #29. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
11/15 Order of the Temple at Frankfort Commandery #29. Lunch at noon. The conferral starts at 1:00 p.m.
12/18 Christmas Observance at Grant County Commandery #21 (Gas City). 6:00 p.m. Contact George Ingles at ginglespgc@comcast.net
SHRINE
9/6 Mizpah Shrine Sportsman's Raffle at Shrine Horse Patrol Grounds, 985 N State Road 9, Columbia City, IN. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. The event takes place from noon to 5:00 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
9/26 Murat Shrine Circus at The Old National Center (Indianapolis). Performances at noon and 7:00 p.m. Get tickets and details at oldnationalcentre.com or muratshriners.com.
9/27 Murat Shrine Circus at The Old National Center (Indianapolis). Performances at noon, 3:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Get tickets and details at oldnationalcentre.com or muratshriners.com.
9/27 Fall Ceremonial at Orak Shrine (Michigan City). Registration at 8:30 a.m. The Ceremonial starts at 10:00 a.m. Ladies are welcome to attend with a picnic at 4:30 p.m. sponsored by the Sportsman's Club following the Ceremonial. For further details, contact the Orak Shrine office at 219-872-0485.
9/28 Murat Shrine Circus at The Old National Center (Indianapolis). Performances at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Get tickets and details at oldnationalcentre.com or muratshriners.com.
10/4 Murat Shrine Potentate's Ball at the Indiana Roof Ballroom (Indianapolis). Social hour at 5:00 p.m., followed by introductions at 6:00 p.m., and dinner at 6:20 p.m. The entertainment starts at 7:30 p.m. Formal attire is required. $100 per person. RSVP to 317-635-2433 by 9/19.
10/18 Free Screening Clinic at Hadi Shrine (6 Walnut St, Evansville, IN). 9:00 a.m. to noon. The Doctor can look at bone, muscle, and joint problems, burn scars, and cleft lip and palate. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, contact 812-618-5588.
11/8 Fall Ceremonial at Murat Shrine (Indianapolis). Doors open at 10:45 a.m. Registration at 11:00 a.m. The Ceremonial starts at noon. Ladies are welcome to attend. For RSVP or further details, contact Josh Mackey at josh@muratshriners.com or the Murat Shrine office at 317-635-2433.
11/22 Murat Shrine Sportsman Raffle at Murat Shrine (Indianapolis). 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Food and drinks provided. Tickets and further information available at 317-635-2433 Ext 130.
SHRINE CLUBS
Daily Lunch Specials at Logansport Shrine Club. Serving 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Open to the public. Carry-outs are available. 574-753-2339.
9/29 Steak Night at Southeastern Shrine Club (Dillsboro). Serving 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. T-bone steak, smoked pork chops, chicken, and steak burgers are available. Open to the public.
GROTTO
8/29 Bingo at Sahara Grotto (Indianapolis). Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
9/27 Midwest Grotto Association Spring Meeting and Master Mason Open House at Sahara Grotto (Indianapolis). Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Burgers and hot dogs are available for purchase. Various fun side degrees will be available to participate in. Contact Michael Neeley at neeley11@hotmail.com or 317-500-2685, or Steve Roberts at sroberts@indianaccs.com or 317-494-5048, or Jim Bainter at jbainter@heart.net or 309-208-5246, or Donald Vick at vickspaintingco@gmail.com or 317-801-1528 for further details.
10/18 Merou Grotto Centennial Celebration at Ripple & Company, 1007 Main St., Lafayette, IN. Starts at 6:00 p.m. The dress is a suit and tie for men and equivalent for the ladies. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com
SWORD OF BUNKER HILL
8/30 Cumberland Road Order #122 Meeting and Initiation at Fort Harrison VFW Post 7119 (Lawrence). Breakfast is available at 9:00 a.m. The meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. for business and initiation. Open to all Master Masons. $30 for a life membership. Contact Rick Purcell at rdpurcell33@gmail.com or 317-691-6355 for further information.
GOLF OUTINGS
8/24 Mooresville #78 Annual Golf Outing at Eagle Pines Golf Club (Mooresville). Tee time is 10:00 a.m. $50 per player. Sponsorships are available. Contact Mike Gill at 317-258-5691 for further details.
8/30 Lewisville #72 Golf Outing at Memorial Park Golf Course (New Castle). Registration at 9:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. $240 per four-person team. Sponsorships are available. Contact Andrew Pence at 765-238-1028 for details or registration.
9/6 Hope #150 Golf Outing at Wyaloosing (Greensburg). Registration is from 8:00 a.m. Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. $50 per player or $200 per team. Lunch will be provided. Drinks are available for purchase at the clubhouse. Sponsorships are available. Contact Brandon Green at 812-390-7828 to register or for further details.
9/13 Russiaville #82 Annual Golf Outing at Chippendale Golf Course (Kokomo). For sponsorship or team registration inquiries, contact Brook Wells at 765-415-0110, Tom Davis at 765-480-0053, or Alan Sheppard at 765-860-9143.
9/13 Wayne #25 Golf Outing at Colonial Oaks Golf Club (Ft. Wayne). 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $75 per player. Open to golf enthusiasts and amateurs alike, this event brings together golfers to enjoy a day of friendly competition and camaraderie. Proceeds go to Wayne #25 and the 216 East Washington Boulevard Foundation to preserve the temple. For RSVP or further information, contact Cory Lemons at cdewittlemons@gmail.com or 260-449-1552.
9/13 Prince #231 and Oakland City #467 Golf Outing at Oakland City Country Club. Shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. $50 per player or $200 per team. Dinner is free to all players and $10 per guest. Sponsorships are available. Contact Randy McClanahan at 812-455-1131, Larry Sisk at 812-677-1765, Carl Shomate at 812-385-6631, or Cecil Scott at 812-385-6558 to register or for further details.
9/13 Linton #560 Masonic Golf Scramble at Phil Harris Golf Course (Linton). Putting contest at 8:00 a.m. Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. For sponsorships, registration, or further details, contact Daniel French at dfrench@voldico.com or 812-798-1056.
9/17 Polaris #776 Golf Outing at Wood Wind Golf Course (Westfield). Registration at 8:00 a.m. Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. $100 per player or $400 per team. Lunch at 1:30 p.m. Sponsorships are available. Contact Bryan Schultz at bschultz@indy.rr.com or 317-538-1975 or Brian Grigsby at bgrigsby@efs.bz or 317-431-0470 to register or for further details.
9/18 Murat Shrine Potentate's Golf Outing at Winding Ridge Golf Club (Indianapolis). Registration 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. $75 per player. Open to Shriners, non-Shriners, ladies, and friends. Dinner to follow golf. Sponsorships are available. Register at muratshriners.com or 317-635-2433.
10/3 Indiana Freemasons Northern Classic at Youche Country Club (Crown Point). Registration at 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. $130 per player includes golf fees, a cart, lunch, and prizes. Sponsorships are available. Contact Robert Easton at 219-682-4687 or James Iles at 219-670-6678 for further information. The registration and payment deadline is 9/26. Sponsored by Porter #137 and R.W. John Bridegroom. The event benefits the 2026-27 Grand Master Reception.
10/4 Vincennes Masonic Temple Association Golf Outing at High Pointe Country Club (Bicknell). Registration at 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. $100 per player. Contact John Riggs at 847-346-5167 or Ike Williams at 812-887-5543 for further information. The registration and payment deadline is 9/25.
10/18 Line #743 Golf Outing at Huntingburg Country Club. Registration is from 7:00 a.m. Shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. $50 per player or $200 per team. Food and beverages will be available. Contact Bryan Freeze at 812-639-6667 for further details.
CAR SHOWS
8/30 Noblesville #57 Lucky Teter Rebel Run Charity Car and Vintage Bike Show at Noblesville Forest Park. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. The entry fee is $10 per participant. The awards will be presented at 3:00 p.m. Live DJ entertainment. Food and event shirts are available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Noblesville Masonic Angel Fund. Contact Barry Dixon at 317-796-5785 for further details.
9/6 Hancock #101 Car Show (661 Tague St., Greenfield). Registration is from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Award presentations will take place at 2:30 p.m. The entry fee is $15 per car. Pulled pork meals are available for purchase. For information or to register, contact Paul Roark at paulroark64@gmail.com or 414-233-1003. The proceeds will benefit the Hancock County Food Pantry.
10/4 Calvin W. Prather Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show. Registration 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Judging starts at noon. Awards at 2:30 p.m. Music, games, tours of the Lodge, and on-site food is available. The show is at the Calvin W. Prather Lodge, 7502 East 56th St, Indianapolis. Register online at calvinwprather.com
MOTORCYCLE RIDES
9/6 Indiana Widows Sons Benefit Ride. Registration is from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Kickstands are up at 11:00 a.m. $30 per bike. $10 per rider. The ride will begin at Mt. Moriah #77, 3921 Nichol Ave, Anderson, IN., and extend for 60 or 70 miles. Proceeds will benefit Job's Daughters Hearing Improvement Kids Endowment (HIKE) program.
SHOOTING EVENTS
10/18 Indiana Freemasons Sporting Clay Shootout at Back Forty Sporting Clays, 1010 9B Rd, Bourbon, IN. Registration at 9:00 a.m. Shooting starts at 9:30 a.m. $45 per person includes coffee and donuts, lunch, a gift, and trophies for the top three. Sponsorships are available. Contact Michael Doxsee at 260-417-5256 or John Bridegroom at 219-916-2966 for further information. The registration and payment deadline is 10/15. Sponsored by Porter #137 and R.W. John Bridegroom. The event benefits the 2026-27 Grand Master Reception.
Fraternally,
Michael Pettigrew PM, OSM
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