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MADISON COUNTY
10/14 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 invited to participate. Open to everybody.
11/5 Madison #44 (Pendleton) Stated Meeting and Mark Master Degree. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Following the stated meeting, the Anderson York Rite Chapter #52 of Royal Arch Masons will confer the Mark Master Degree for any interested brother. To continue with other York Rite degrees, you must petition a York Rite chapter. Open to Master Masons only.
AROUND INDIANA
9/20 Chicken Fry at Laurel #447. Serving from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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 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.
9/20 Entered Apprentice Degree at New Castle #91. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
9/20 Outdoor Master Mason Degree at Indiana Rainbow Camp, 10600 S 700 W Edinburgh, IN. Dinner served at 6:00 p.m. Degree starts at 7:00 p.m. The dress is casual. The degree will be held on a wooded property, so we strongly recommend wearing appropriate attire and bringing bug spray and a folding chair to ensure your comfort.
9/22 Entered Apprentice Degree at Social #86 (Terre Haute). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/22 Fellow Craft Degree at American Patriot #750 (Oolitic). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/22 Master Mason Degree at Centennial #541 (Brazil). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/22 Master Mason Degree at Solsberry #411 (Bloomfield). Dinner at 6:15 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
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 Entered Apprentice Degree at Columbia City #189. Dinner 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/23 Entered Apprentice Degree at Twelve Points #769 (Terre Haute). Dinner 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/23 Fellow Craft Degree at Plainfield #653. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/23 Double Fellow Craft Degree at Battle Ground #313. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/23 Master Mason Degree at Sugar Creek #279 (Fairland). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Bartimaeus Lodge U.D. will assist in conferring the degree.
9/23 Master Mason Degree at White River #332 (Shoals). Dinner 6:15 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
9/24 Entered Apprentice Degree at Howard #93 (Kokomo). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/24 Entered Apprentice Degree at Oakland #140 (Oaklandon). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/24 Fellow Craft Degree at Plymouth-Kilwinning (Plymouth). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
9/24 Fellow Craft Degree at Williamsburg #493. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
9/24 Master Mason Degree at Edinburg #100. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
9/24 Master Mason Degree at Nineveh #317. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/24 Master Mason Degree at Spencer #95. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/25 Entered Apprentice Degree at Fort Branch #696. Refreshments at 5:45 p.m. Lodge opens at 6:30 p.m.
9/25 Entered Apprentice Degree at New Albany #39. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/25 Fellow Craft Degree at Carmel #421. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/25 Fellow Craft Degree at Naphtali #389 (Center). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/26 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.
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.
9/27 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.
9/27 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.
9/27 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.
9/27 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.
9/27 Monthly Community Breakfast at Oakland City #467. Serving starts at 8:00 a.m. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
9/27 Community Breakfast at Mitchell #228. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Open to the public.
9/27 Bedford #14 Outdoor Master Mason Degree. Social at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner. RSVP to Jeremy Fox at 812-498-4543 for details and location.
9/30 Entered Apprentice Degree at Porter #137 (Valparaiso). Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:30 p.m.
9/30 Master Mason Degree at Hope #150. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/1 Entered Apprentice Degree at Delaware #46 (Muncie). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
10/1 Master Mason Degree at White River #332 (Shoals). Dinner at 6:15 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/2 Master Mason Degree at Rochester #79. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
10/3 Double Fellow Craft Degree at Cloverdale #132. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/4 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.
10/4 Monthly Community Breakfast at Crandall #591. Serving 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Open to the public.
10/4 Monthly Community Breakfast at Winchester #56. Serving 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
10/4 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.
10/4 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.
10/4 Monthly Community Breakfast at Howard #93 (Kokomo). Serving 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Donation of $4. Open to the public.
10/4 Monthly Community Breakfast at Jackson #146 (Seymour). Serving 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Free to all. Open to the public.
10/4 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.
10/4 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.
10/4 Monthly Community Breakfast at Newburgh #174. Serving 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. $15 per person. Open to the public.
10/4 Community Breakfast at Fairmount #635. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Open to the public.
10/4 First Responders Appreciation at Delaware #46 (Muncie). Serving spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, and dessert from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A first responder and one guest can attend free.
10/6 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.
10/7 Master Mason Degree at Belleville #65 (Cartersburg). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 700 p.m. Bartimaeus Lodge U.D. will assist in conferring the degree.
10/4 District #3 Ritual Workshop on the Entered Apprentice Degree at Dayton #103. Coffee and donuts at 9:30 a.m. The workshop begins at 10:00 a.m. and concludes by 11:30 a.m. Open to all Masons. Contact Graig Huber at graig218@gmail.com or 317.439.1158 for further details.
10/8 Fellow Craft Degree at New Providence #237 (Borden). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/9 Double Fellow Craft Degree at Pike #121 (Petersburg). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/11 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.
10/11 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.
10/11 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.
10/11 Monthly Community Breakfast at New London #283. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, sausage, and scrambled eggs. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
10/11 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.
10/11 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.
10/11 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.
10/11 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.
10/11 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.
10/11 Fellow Craft Degree at Laurel #447. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/16 Master Mason Degree at Blazing Star #226 (Charlestown). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/17 Master Mason Degree at Hagerstown #49. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
10/18 Community Pancake Breakfast at Oakland #140 (Oaklandon). Serving 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. $10 per person. Open to the public.
10/18 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.
10/18 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.
10/18 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.
10/18 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.
10/18 Monthly Community Breakfast at Russiaville #82. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Open to the public.
10/18 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.
10/18 Community Breakfast at Fairmount #635. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 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.
10/21 Master Mason Degree at Hanna #61 (Wabash). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/22 Master Mason Degree at Howard #93 (Kokomo). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/22 Master Mason Degree at Jubilee #746 (Whitland). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Contact JW Mike Steele at 317-840-3536 for 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.
10/24 Annual Fish Dinner at Fort Branch #696. Serving 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $10 for adults. $10 for children. Open to the public.
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. The cost is $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 invited to participate. Open to everybody. Contact WM Ray Blocker at rblocker1016@yahoo.com or 317-488-9826 for more information.
11/6 Double Entered Apprentice Degree at Pike #121 (Petersburg). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
11/6 Master Mason Degree at Carmel #421. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
11/8 District #3 Ritual Workshop on the Entered Apprentice Degree at Howard #93 (Kokomo). Coffee and donuts at 9:30 a.m. The workshop begins at 10:00 a.m. and concludes by 11:30 a.m. Open to all Masons. Contact Graig Huber at graig218@gmail.com or 317.439.1158 for further details.
11/11 Delaware #46 (Muncie) Stated Meeting and Mark Master Degree. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Following the stated meeting, the Anderson York Rite Chapter #52 of Royal Arch Masons will confer the Mark Master Degree for any interested brother. To continue with other York Rite degrees, you must petition a York Rite chapter. Open to Master Masons only.
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 observe the conferring of the degree.
ONE-DAY CLASS
10/18 Noble Masonic #772 (Murat Shrine-Indianapolis). Registration at 6:30 a.m. Lunch is $20 per person. The degrees start at 8:00 a.m. Lunch will be served following the Fellow Craft degree. The Master Mason Degree will start at 1:30 p.m. A Lodge must have elected any candidate before the One-Day Class. Send a completed 43EZ form to Secretary Greg Jordan at gnjordan@sbcglobal.net.com or 317-590-7777 or Assistant Secretary Fred Golgart at fgolgart@gmail.com or 317-407-2371.
10/18 New Albany Masonic Temple. Coffee and donuts at 7:30 a.m. The degrees start at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be served. A Lodge must have elected any candidate before the One-Day Class. Send a completed 43EZ form to gs69530@gmail.com or lodgesec39@gmail.com. Contact WM Daniel Peper at 812-704-8566 for further details.
10/18 St. Joseph #45 (South Bend). Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. The degrees start at 8:00 a.m. Lunch will be served for $15 per person. A Lodge must have elected any candidate before the One-Day Class. Send a completed 43EZ form to blaine.tiller@gmail.com or stjosephlodge45@gmail.com. The registration fee is $15 per person, covering breakfast and lunch.
10/18 Bluffton #145. Registration at 8:00 a.m. The degrees start at 9:00 a.m. Coffee and donuts are offered at registration and lunch on a freewill donation basis. A Lodge must have elected any candidate before the One-Day Class. Send a completed 43EZ form to David Fidler at dfidlerii@yahoo.com or Fred Lucabaugh at flucabaugh@gmail.com.
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. The Master Mason degree will follow lunch. 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
10/5 Grand Master's Pilgrimage to Schofield House (Madison). 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event is free and open to all Indiana Masons, affiliated bodies, and family members.
11/8 Winter Market at Compass Park-Indiana Masonic Home (Franklin). Open 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Featuring over 40 vendors offering a variety of handmade goods, seasonal items, gifts, and more. It's a great way to support local businesses and find something special for the winter season. Compass Park Bistro will be open for food to purchase from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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
SCOTTISH RITE
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.
10/1 Indianapolis Valley Stated Meeting at Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. The stated meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. A video presentation of the 4th and 10th degrees will follow the meeting. The Double Eagle Café will open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner.
10/9 South Bend Valley Degrees at South Bend Scottish Rite Temple. 4th Degree at 6:30 p.m. Pizza at 7:00 p.m. A live conferral of the 14th Degree starts at 7:30 p.m.
11/5 Indianapolis Valley Stated Meeting at Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. The stated meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. A video presentation of the 4th and 17th degrees will follow the meeting. The Double Eagle Café will open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner.
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
9/25 Order of the Red Cross at Greenfield Commandery #39. The conferral starts at 6:30 p.m.
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.
9/29 Order of Malta at Anderson Commandery #32. 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.
10/11 Order of the Temple at Anderson Commandery #32. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
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
9/26 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. The deadline for registration is 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 are 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.
9/20 Moonlight Hillbilly Ball at Murpah Shrine Club (Muncie). Doors open at 5:00 p.m. The hoedown starts at 8:00 p.m. Refreshments and music will be available.
GROTTO
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. Open to all Master Masons. Petitions are available for those wishing to join the Grotto. Contact Jim Boyer at 574-870-6172 for further information. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com
SWORD OF BUNKER HILL
11/29 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
9/25 Midwest Grotto Association Convention Golf Outing at Bluff Creek Golf Course (Greenwood). Shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. $75 per player includes golf fees, a cart, and lunch. Sponsorships are available. Contact Mike Neely at neelyam11@hotmail.com or 317-500-2685 for further information. The registration and payment deadline is 8/31.
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
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 are available. The show is at the Calvin W. Prather Lodge, 7502 East 56th St, Indianapolis. Register online at calvinwprather.com
SHOOTING EVENTS
10/11 Brownsburg #241 Trap Shoot at Brownsburg Conservation Club, 3191 N CR E, Danville, IN. Shooting starts at 11:00 a.m. Open to Masons and their quests. Contact Mike Fraley at 317-506-2993, Daryl Timby at 317-223-8435, or Colby Green at 317-384-5766 or Andrew Keeler at 931-310-1160 for details. Proceeds to benefit the Indiana Masonic Home Foundation and the Brownsburg Lodge Scholarship Fund.
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. The cost is $45 per person, which 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 P.M., O.S.M., 33°
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