All times listed are local.
MADISON COUNTY
9/28 Fellow Craft Degree at Quincy #230 (Elwood). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Bartimaeus Lodge U.D. will assist in conferring this degree.
10/5 Entered Apprentice Degree at Frankton #607. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Assistance in conferring the degree is requested.
10/12 Breakfast at Fellowship #681 (Anderson). Serving at 8:00 a.m. $3. Open to all Masons and their guest.
10/12 Master Mason Degree at Frankton #607. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Assistance in conferring the degree is requested.
10/16 Master Mason Degree at Quincy #230 (Elwood). Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Lodge opens at 9:00 a.m.
AROUND INDIANA
9/25 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. Adults $10. Children under age five are free. Open to the public.
9/25 Monthly Community Breakfast at Bargersville #679. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, fruit, and drinks. $8 per person. Open to the public.
9/25 Persimmon Festival Pancake Breakfast at Mitchell #228. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Adults $7. Children under age 12 $3. All you can eat.. Open to the public.
9/25 Fish Fry and Community Day at Millersville #126 (Indianapolis). Serving 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fish dinner $10. Fish sandwich $5. Tenderloin sandwich $8. Live music. An open house and Lodge tours. Open to the public. Details available at info@millersvillelodge.org
9/25 Double Entered Apprentice Degree at Parker #630 (Parker City). Lunch at Noon. Degree to follow.
9/25 Master Mason Degree at Oakland #140 (Lawrence). Lodge opens at 9:00 a.m. Lunch will follow the degree.
9/25 Master Mason Degree at the Old Fort (Fort Wayne). Public breakfast at Summit City #170 served 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The degree starts at 11:30 a.m. Dress is golf casual and comfortable for the weather. A late lunch / early dinner will be available for a freewill donation collected and turned over to the Fort for use in their preservation efforts. The Fort location is 1201 Spy Run Ave. Wayne #25 is the host lodge.
9/25 Master Mason Degree at Westville #192. Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Lodge opens at 9:00 a.m.
9/25 Branchville #496 Open Air Master Mason Degree. Lodge opens at 9:00 a.m. The degree will be held at 17872 Onido Road, Leavenworth, IN., just south of Oriole. Take Sulphur exit south on SR 66 approximately 7 miles, turn left on Onido Road about 1 mile, and watch for signs on the right. Help is always welcome. Bring a lawn chair, lunch after degree. In case of inclement weather, the activities will move to the Branchville #496 Lodge.
9/27 Entered Apprentice Degree at Monroe #22 (Bloomington). Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/27 Entered Apprentice Degree at Rossville #318. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/27 Fellow Craft Degree at Farmland #308. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/27 Master Mason Degree at Scottsburgh #572. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/28 Entered Apprentice Degree at Mitchell #228. Dinner at 6:15 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/28 Master Mason Degree at Hagerstown #49. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/28 Master Mason Degree at Clinton #54 (Frankfort). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Assistance in conferring the degree would be welcomed.
9/29 Entered Apprentice Degree at Nineveh #317. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/29 Lafayette #123 Fellow Craft Degree at Dayton #103. Lodge opens at 6:00 p.m.
9/29 Fellow Craft Degree at Holton #624. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/29 Double Fellow Craft Degree at Glen Park #732 (Valparaiso). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/29 Master Mason Degree at Vigo #29 (Lewis). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/29 Master Mason Degree at Delaware #46 (Muncie). Lodge opens at 5:30 p.m. Dinner between sections.
9/30 Entered Apprentice Degree at Vincennes #1. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Lodge opens at 6:30 p.m.
9/30 Double Entered Apprentice Degree at Riley #390. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/30 Entered Apprentice Degree at Royal Center #585. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/30 Fellow Craft Degree at Naphtali #389 (Center). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/30 Fellow Craft Degree at Glen Dale #461. Dinner at 6:15 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/30 Master Mason Degree at Lynhurst #723 (Indianapolis). Dinner at 6:15 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/2 Monthly Community Breakfast at Howard #93 (Kokomo). Serving 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Donation of $4. Open to the public.
10/2 Monthly Community Breakfast at Fairmount #635. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
10/2 Community Breakfast at Bridgeport #162 (Indianapolis). Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Sausage, hash browns, pancakes, and eggs cooked to order. Open to the public.
10/2 Master Mason Degree at Fortville #207. Lodge opens at 9:00 a.m. Lunch following the degree.
10/2 Master Mason Degree at Warsaw #73. Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Lodge opens at 9:00 a.m.
10/4 Max L. Carpenter #699 High Twelve Club Luncheon at Yummy Grill & Buffet, 4221 W. Bethel Ave. (Muncie). Noon. Following lunch, there will be a guest speaker. All Masons and guests are welcome.
10/4 Entered Apprentice Degree at Line #743 (Jasper). Dinner at 6:15 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/6 Entered Apprentice Degree at New London #283. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow.
10/6 Double Fellow Craft Degree at Delaware #46 (Muncie). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow.
10/7 Double Fellow Craft Degree at Sulphur City Springs #348. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/9 Monthly Community Breakfast at Dayton #103. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. All you can eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, mixed fruit, juice, milk, and coffee. $5 donation per person. Open to the public.
10/9 Monthly Community Breakfast at Carmel #421. Serving 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. All you can eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, juice, milk, and coffee. $5 donation per person. Children age five and under $2. Open to the public.
10/9 Spaghetti Supper at Vesta #136 (Jefferson). Serving 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Adults $8. Children age 6 to 12 $5. Children age five and under free. Open to the public.
10/9 One-Day Class at Hagerstown #49. The Grand Master has granted a Special Dispensation for a petitioner going into the Navy on 11/22. Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. The Entered Apprentice Degree begins at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Fellow Craft Degree and lunch. Master Mason Degree will follow lunch.
10/15 Entered Apprentice Degree at Versailles #7. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/16 Monthly Community Breakfast at Russiaville #82. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Open to the public.
10/16 Monthly Community Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at Montpelier #600. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. All you can eat. Open to the public.
10/16 Monthly Community Breakfast Buffet at Jeffersonville #340. Serving 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. $8 per person. Open to the public.
10/16 Monthly Community Breakfast at Belleville #65 (Cartersburg). Serving 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Adults $6. Children age 6 to 12 $3. Children age five and under free. Open to the public.
10/16 Monthly Community Breakfast at Winchester #56. Serving 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
10/16 Monthly Community Breakfast at Franklin #107. Serving 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, sausage, and drinks. $7 per person. Open to the public.
10/16 Monthly Community Breakfast at Henryville #651. Serving 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, eggs, hash browns, sausage, pancakes, and drinks. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
10/16 Pancake, Sausage, and Belgian Waffle Breakfast at Kane #183 (Elkhart). Serving 8: a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Adults $8. Children age 10 and under $5. Open to the public.
10/16 Master Mason Degree at Laurel #447. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/21 Master Mason Degree at Austin #128 (Tipton). CANCELED
10/28 Master Mason Degree at Austin #128 (Tipton). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow.
10/30 Flea Market Lafayette #123 (Dayton). 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Reserve a space by contacting Stewart at 765-426-0086.
10/30 King Masonic Lodge #774 Rusty Nail Degree at Summit City #170 (Fort Wayne). Serving breakfast 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. $6 per person. The degree will follow breakfast. The location is 3635 Portage Blvd, Fort Wayne. Contact Mike Hetrick at King774.Secretary@gmail.com to RSVP.
11/3 Masonic Education Night at Peru-Miami #67 (Peru). It starts at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The Travelers Journey will be presented by WB Dave Hosler, District #3 Masonic Educator. Open to all Master Masons.
ONE-DAY CLASS
10/16 One-Day Class at Reed #316 (Evansville). Degrees begin at 8:30 a.m.
10/16 One-Day Class at Social #86 (Terre Haute). 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The final date to receive petitions is 9/13. Contact Secretary Mark Kester at makester33@gmail.com for further details.
11/6 Grand Master’s One-Day Class and Ceremonial at Murat Shrine Center (Indianapolis). Registration starts at 6:00 a.m. The Entered Apprentice Degree begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Fellow Craft Degree and lunch. Master Mason Degree will follow lunch. A Shrine Ceremonial initiation will follow Master Mason Degree. Noble Masonic Lodge #772 will be the host Lodge. For more information and preregistration, contact WB Tim Jennings, Secretary at jrcincdsgn@yahoo.com
SCOTTISH RITE
9/25 South Bend Valley “Rite on the Road” at Dunes #741 (Portage). Registration at 8:00 a.m. Coffee and donuts will be available. Degrees start at 9:00 a.m. The 4th, 12th, 19th, 22nd, and 26th Degrees will be viewed. Lunch served following the degrees. For registration or more information, contact southbendscottishrite.org or 574-233-3158.
10/4 Fort Wayne Valley Hog Roast and 20th Degree at the Old Fort (Fort Wayne). Hog roast starts at 5:45 p.m. Degree to follow. There is no cost to attend and eat, but your reservation is requested. For reservations or further details, call 260-423-2593. The Fort location is 1201 Spy Run Ave.
10/6 Indianapolis Valley Stated Meeting at Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. The stated meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. with a presentation of the DeMolay Degree following the stated meeting. The Double Eagle Café will open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner.
10/14 South Bend Valley 14th Degree at South Bend Scottish Rite Cathedral. Pizza at 7:00 p.m. Degree starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact southbendscottishrite.org or 574-233-3158.
10/19 South Bend Valley “Rite on the Road” at Griffith #735. Registration at 6:00 p.m. Refreshment will be available. Degrees start at 7:00 p.m. The 4th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, and 29th Degrees will be viewed. For registration or more information, contact southbendscottishrite.org or 574-233-3158.
10/24 Indianapolis Valley Children’s Halloween Party at Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. Starts at 2:00 p.m.
11/3 Indianapolis Valley Stated Meeting at Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. The stated meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. with a presentation of the 12th Degree following the stated meeting. The Double Eagle Café will open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner.
11/10 South Bend Valley “Rite on the Road” at Calumet #379 (Chesterton). Registration at 6:00 p.m. Degrees start at 7:00 p.m. The 4th, 15th, 20th, 23nd, and 24th Degrees will be viewed. For registration or more information, contact southbendscottishrite.org or 574-233-3158.
11/13 Indianapolis Valley Convention at Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. Degrees start at 8:00 a.m. The 4th, 10th.15th, 18th, 20th, 23nd, 32nd Degrees will be presented.
12/1 Indianapolis Valley Stated Meeting at Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. The stated meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. The Double Eagle Café will open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner.
12/11 Indianapolis Valley Children’s Christmas Party at Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. A magic show in the Theater at 2:00 p.m. Games and fun in the Grand Hall starting at 2:30 p.m.
YORK RITE
9/25 The Grand York Rite Bodies of Indiana First Responders Appreciation Dinner at Hilton Garden Inn (Indianapolis). Social Hour at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 7:00 p.m. $60 per person. Send checks made payable to Grand Council Cryptic Masons of Indiana and mailed to Sean Jones, MIGM at 5427 Norcroft Drive Indianapolis, IN 46221. Dress for the evening is a dark suit or tuxedo for men and a dress or evening attire for women. Following dinner Moises Gomez from the Emergency Services Port Authority of New York will speak about the aftermath of the attacks on 9/11/01. Current and past First Responders will both be recognized with a certificate and a jewel or pin. If you have any questions, contact Sean Jones at diver978a@yahoo.com or 317-658-8103.
9/29 Royal Arch Degree at Joshua Chapter #158 (Indianapolis). Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m. Festive Board to follow the degree.
9/29 Royal Master Degree and Select Master Degree at Hiram Council #111 (Indianapolis). CANCELED
9/30 Royal Master and Select Master Degrees at Greenfield Council #94. Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
10/1 Order of Malta at Crawfordsville Commandery #25. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
10/13 Order of the Red Cross and Order of Malta at H. E. Lackey Commandery #67 (Indianapolis). Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
10/16 Knight of York at Sagamore Valley York Rite College (Frankfort). Lunch at Noon. Conferral starts at 1:00 p.m.
11/4 Order of Malta at Greenfield Commandery #39. Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
11/19 Order of the Temple at Crawfordsville Commandery #25. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
12/17 Order of the Temple at Crawfordsville Commandery #25. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
SHRINE
9/25 Grand Masters Reception at Orak Shrine (Michigan City). Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Introductions at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by entertainment and dancing. Open to all Masons, friends, and family. Business casual attire. Reservations are required. $35 per person with a cash bar. Contact Rick Valle at 708-752-3432 for RSVP or further details.
SHRINE CLUBS
10/1 Baked Steak at Murpah Shrine Club (Muncie). Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner is served from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Open to the public.
10/2 Fall Outdoor Music Festival at Murpah Shrine Club (Muncie). Gates open at Noon. Music starts at 1:00 p.m., with multiple local musicians performing all day. Food and drinks are available for purchase all day. $5 per person in advance or $7 per person the day of the event. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the entertainment.
10/8 Pork Chops at Murpah Shrine Club (Muncie). Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner is served from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Open to the public.
10/9 Community Breakfast at Murpah Shrine Club (Muncie). Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. $6 per plate. Open to the public.
10/15 Steak Night at Murpah Shrine Club (Muncie). Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner is served from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Open to the public.
10/15 Steak Night at Southeastern Shrine Club (Dillsboro). Serving 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. T-bone steak, smoked pork chops, chicken, and steak burgers available. Open to the public.
10/22 Pork Chops at Murpah Shrine Club (Muncie). Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner is served from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Open to the public.
10/29 Chicken Breast at Murpah Shrine Club (Muncie). Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner is served from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Open to the public.
GROTTO
9/25 Fish Fry at Sahara Grotto #110 (Indianapolis). Serving Noon. to 8:00 p.m. Open to the public
10/30 Kid’s Halloween Party at Sahara Grotto #110 (Indianapolis). 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
10/30 Adults Halloween Costume Party at Sahara Grotto #110 (Indianapolis). 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
11/20 Sahara Grotto #110 (Indianapolis) Costume Ceremonial. The Ceremonial starts at 7:00 p.m. Contact Saharagrotto.com for details and reservations.
12/18 Children’s Breakfast with Santa at Sahara Grotto #110 (Indianapolis). Starting at 9:00 a.m.
12/18 Adult Christmas Party at Sahara Grotto #110 (Indianapolis). Starting at 6:00 p.m. Contact Saharagrotto.com for details and reservations.
12/27 Feast of St. John at Sahara Grotto #110 (Indianapolis). Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 7:00 p.m.
12/31 New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance at Sahara Grotto #110 (Indianapolis). Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Contact Saharagrotto.com for details and reservations.
NATIONAL SOJOURNERS
9/25 Heroes of ’76 Lew Wallace-Tippecanoe Camp Encampment at Murat Shrine at 8:45 a.m. (Heroes Of ’76 members only). For more information, contact Tom Lewis at thomas.lewissr@yahoo.com or 918-902-2403.
9/29 National Sojourners Chapter 66 Stated Meeting at Murat Shrine (Tunisian Room). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are open Master Masons their Ladies and guests. For more information, contact Tom Lewis at thomas.lewissr@yahoo.com or 918-902-2403.
11/19 National Sojourners Inaugural Ohio River Valley Area Conference and Encampment at Murat Shrine. Registration is required. For more information, contact Tom Lewis at thomas.lewissr@yahoo.com or 918-902-2403.
SWORD OF BUNKER HILL
10/30 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. $25 for life membership.
MOTORCYCLE RIDES
10/3 Johnson County Shrine Club Benefit Ride. Kickstands up at 11:00 a.m. $25 per rider. $10 for a passenger. The ride will start at Johnson County Shrine Club, 751 W King St, Franklin, IN. Register by calling Daniel at 317-734—6602 or Deann at 317-260-0266. A hog roast at the Shrine Club will follow the ride.
GOLF OUTINGS
9/25 Rossville #318 First Annual Golf Outing at Angel Hill Golf Course (Rossville). Shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. Captain’s Choice. $50 per player. $200 per team. Contact rossvillelodge318@gmail.com or cardaddy@mintel.net, or scottewagoner@gmail.com for RSVP or further details.
10/3 Valley of Terre Haute Scottish Rite Golf Outing at Oakridge Golf Course (Brazil). Registration at 11:00 a.m. Lunch at Noon. Tee at 1:00 p.m. $40 per player includes lunch and cart. Open to all Masons and prospective Masons. Contact Randy Porter at 812-236-7665 or wslmailman14@hotmail.com to register. Contact Terre Haute Scottish Rite Office at 812-234-3761 or office@aasrthin.org for further details.
Fraternally,
Michael Pettigrew PM, OSM
Event information is obtained from various sources and is subject to change due to COVID-19 concerns, scheduling conflicts, weather conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances. Therefore, it would be advisable to confirm an event before traveling long distances.
