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All times listed are local.
MADISON COUNTY
7/6 and 7/8 Quincy #230 Tenderloin Food Trailer at District Little League Tournament (Elwood). Starting at 6:00 p.m. $10 for tenderloin and fries. Cash only. The location is 601 N 20th St, Elwood.
7/12 Breakfast at Fellowship #681 (Anderson). Serving at 8:00 a.m. $3. Open to all Masons and their guest.
AROUND INDIANA
7/6 Entered Apprentice Degree at Rockport #112. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Bartimaeus Lodge U.D. will assist in conferring the degree.
7/6 Fellow Craft Degree at Lessing #464 (Evansville). Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Lodge opens at 6:30 p.m.
7/6 Master Mason Degree at Whitney #229 (New Burlington). Lodge opens at 5:30 p.m. Dinner between sections. Bartimaeus Lodge U.D. will assist in conferring this degree.
7/7 Entered Apprentice Degree at New Richmond #604. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
7/7 Fellow Craft Degree at Eureka #397. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
7/7 Master Mason Degree at New Castle #91. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
7/9 Monthly Community Breakfast at Dayton #103. Canceled for July due to St. Rd #38 construction issues.
7/9 Monthly Community Breakfast at Carmel #421. Serving 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $5 donation per person. Children aged five and under $2. Open to the public.
7/9 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.
7/9 Monthly Community Breakfast at Van Buren #711. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
7/9 Annual Summer Fish Fry at Nineveh #317. Serving 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Serving hand-breaded cod fish sandwiches, shrimp, tenderloins, chicken tenders, hot dogs with onion rings, french fries, hush-puppies, homemade baked beans, homemade desserts, and more. Open to the public.
7/9 Building Renaming Ceremony at Calvin W. Prather #717 (Lawrence). The ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m. Robert Emerson Hancock Jr. Masonic Center.
7/11 Stated Meeting and a Masonic Presentation of the 133 Psalm by Junior Grand Warden Randy Siepel at Vincennes #1. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. The meeting and presentation start at 6:30 p.m. All Master Masons are invited to attend.
7/11 Entered Apprentice Degree at Kane #183 (Elkhart). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
7/13 Master Mason Degree at Whitney #229 (New Burlington). Lodge opens at 5:30 p.m. Dinner between sections.
7/13 Double Master Mason Degree at Brookside #720 (Acton). Dinner at 5:30 at Hope Christian Church, 3525 Senour Road, Indianapolis. Lodge opens at 7:30 p.m. Contact Tom Lewis at 918-902-2403 for further information.
7/16 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.
7/16 Monthly Community Breakfast Buffet at Jeffersonville #340. Serving 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. $8 per person. Open to the public.
7/16 Monthly Community Breakfast at Belleville #65 (Cartersburg). Serving 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, sausage patties, and drinks. $8 for adults. $4 for children 6 to 12 $4. Children 5 and under are free. Open to the public.
7/16 Monthly Community Breakfast at Franklin #107. Serving 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, sausage, and drinks. $8 per person. Open to the public.
7/16 Monthly Community Breakfast at Russiaville #82. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Open to the public.
7/16 Monthly Community Breakfast at Clinton #54 (Frankfort). Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, sausage, pancakes. Adults $6. Children age 12 to 5 $5. Children age 4 and under are free. Open to the public.
7/16 Triple Master Mason Degree at English #622 (Lexington). Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Lodge opens at 9:00 a.m. Assistance in conferring the degree is requested.
7/20 Fellow Craft Degree at Nineveh #317. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
7/22 Open House at Nashville #135. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by Special speakers Past Grand Master Daniel L. Martin, Murat Potentate William R. Stanton, Kiri Tucker from Shriners Hospital, and Past Grand Master Carl Culman. Nashville Shrine Club co-hosts event.
7/23 Russiaville #82 will have a Masonic Day at Russiaville Park. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and open house at the Lodge. Free hot dogs, chips, and drinks at the shelter, and the kids can play at the park. The public is welcome.
7/23 Pulled Pork Dinner at Prospect #714 (Indianapolis). Serving 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Adults $10. Children $5. Open to the public.
7/23 Rusty Nail Degree at St. Johns #20 (Columbus). Coffee and donuts at 9:00 a.m. Degree at 10:00 a.m. Columbus DeMolay and Rainbow Girls will serve lunch after the degree for a freewill donation.
7/28 Master Mason Degree at Walton #423. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow.
7/29 Entered Apprentice Degree at Greensburg #36. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
7/30 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 for adults. Children 4 and under are free. Open to the public.
8/6 Monthly Community Breakfast at Winchester #56. Serving 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
8/6 Monthly Community Breakfast at Howard #93 (Kokomo). Serving 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Donation of $4. Open to the public.
8/6 Monthly 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.
8/6 Monthly Community Breakfast at Waynedale #739 (Fort Wayne). Serving 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
8/6 Monthly Community Breakfast at Blackford #106 (Hartford City). Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, pancakes, and sausage. All you care to eat Freewill donation. Open to the public.
8/6 Southport #270 and Sahara Grotto (Indianapolis) Hog Roast. Contact Stephen Roberts for details at sroberts@indianaccs.com or 317-494-5048.
8/13 Annual Walleye Fish Dinner at Harmony #11 (Brookville). Serving 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fish, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and baked beans. Adults $12. Children age 8 to 4 $8. Children under age 4 free. Open to the public.
8/15 Presentation of Symbolism and Explanations by Assistant Grand Lecturer Denny Davis at Russiaville #82. Each degree will be explained and is open to all Master Masons only. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The program starts at 7:00 p.m. The dress is casual.
9/8 Fellow Craft Degree at Wayne #25 (Fort Wayne). Lodge opens at 7:30 p.m.
9/12 Max L. Carpenter High Twelve Club #699 Luncheon at Yummy Grill & Buffet, 4221 W. Bethel Ave. (Muncie). Lunch at Noon. Following lunch, there will be a guest speaker.
9/12 Knife and Fork Degree at Russiaville #82. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The theme will be Beans and Bibs and straw hats. The speaker will be WB Paul Page, and attendees will receive a Knife and Fork certificate. RSVP to Don Parvin at 765-419-144.
9/17 Ritual Workshop at Greenwood #514. Coffee and donuts at 8:30 a.m. The workshop starts at 9:00 a,m. followed by a question and answer session. Open to all Master Masons
9/29 Master Mason Degree at Wayne #25 (Fort Wayne). Lodge opens at 5:30 p.m.
10/1 Monthly Community Breakfast at Jubilee #746 (Whiteland). Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Pancakes, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, and drinks. $8 per person. Open to the public.
10/19 Full Costume Master Mason Degree and Steak Dinner at Peru-Miami #67 (Peru). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Reservations are required for steak dinner. RSVP by calling the Lodge at 765-473-7544. Space is limited.
SCOTTISH RITE
7/12 Fort Wayne Valley Annual Appreciation Dinner at Mizpah Shrine Horse Grounds on the north side of Columbia City. A rib dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. Khyber Gun Club will be there to operate the trap shooting. We will also have corn hole and cards. The dress is casual. Please RSVP to 260-423-2593.
8/9 Fort Wayne Valley Stated Meeting at Mizpah Shrine (Fort Wayne). Dinner at 6:15 p.m. Stated meeting at 7:00 p.m.
9/7 Indianapolis Valley Stated Meeting at Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. The stated meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. The Double Eagle Café will be open for dinner at 5:30 p.m. before the stated meeting.
YORK RITE
7/13 Past Master Degree (Virtual) at Plymouth Chapter #49. Dinner at 6:45 p.m. Conferral starts at 7:30 p.m.
7/19 Order of the Red Cross at Grant County Commandery #21 (Gas City). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m. Contact George Ingles at ginglespgc@comcast.net
7/20 Order of the Red Cross and Order of Malta at Wright Commandery #64 (Huntingburg). Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Conferral at 7:00 p.m.
8/1 Commandery Reception at Prather Commandery #62 (Lawrence). Reception starts at 6:30 p.m. Contact Brian Lewis at info@pratheryorkrite.com
9/2 Order of the Red Cross at Crawfordsville Commandery #25. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
9/6 Order of Malta (Inspection) at Grant County Commandery #21 (Gas City). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m. Contact George Ingles at ginglespgc@comcast.net
9/9 Order of the Red Cross at Crawfordsville Commandery #25. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
9/20 Order of the Temple at Grant County Commandery #21 (Gas City). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Conferral starts at 7:00 p.m. Contact George Ingles at ginglespgc@comcast.net
10/18 Commandery Reception at Grant County Commandery #21 (Gas City). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Reception begins at 7:00 p.m. Contact George Ingles at ginglespgc@comcast.net
SHRINE
Murat Shrine Oasis Lounge (Indianapolis). Open 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dinner is available. Open to members and guests.
7/11 Special Stated Meeting at Murat Shrine (Indianapolis). It starts at 7:00 p.m. A vote will be taken on a dues increase.
8/20 Hog Roast at Orak Shrine (Michigan City). Serving Noon to 3:00 p.m. All meals are $12 each. Indoor dining and a cash bar are available.
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.
7/15 Fish Dinner at Madison County Shrine Club (Anderson). Serving 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $12 per plate, including three pieces of fish, mac and cheese, coleslaw, applesauce, and roll. Extra ala carte fish is available for $2 per piece. Cash bar available. Open to the public.
7/15 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.
7/23 Luau Party at Madison County Shrine Club (Anderson). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. BBQ sandwiches, mac and cheese, and chips. The live band starts at 8:00 p.m. $20 per person. Cash or credit card accepted. Call or text Cody Hooker at 765-606-0416 to RSVP. Open to the public.
8/5 Smoked 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.
8/19 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.
8/19 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.
9/16 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.
10/21 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.
SWORD OF BUNKER HILL
7/30 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.
NATIONAL SOJOURNERS
7/9 Indiana Masonic Home #541 (Youngs Creek Camp) Heroes of '76 meeting. 10:00 a.m. We have an initiate.
8/11 Indiana Masonic Home #541 (Youngs Creek Camp) Chapter Meeting at Franklin #107. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. We have a candidate.
9/10 Indiana Masonic Home #541 (Youngs Creek Camp) Heroes of '76 meeting. 10:00 a.m. We have an initiate.
10/13 Indiana Masonic Home #541 (Youngs Creek Camp) Chapter Meeting at Franklin #107. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.
11/12 Indiana Masonic Home #541 (Youngs Creek Camp) Heroes of '76 Meeting. 10:00 a.m. We have an initiate.
GOLF OUTINGS
7/15 Grand Commandery Holyland Pilgrimage Golf Outing at Wooded View Golf Course (Clarksville). Registration at 8:00 a.m. It starts at 9:00 a.m. 4 person best ball scramble. $45 per person. Ladies are welcome. Reservations must be paid before 7/1. To benefit the Grand Commandery Holy Land Pilgrimage Fund. For more information, contact Randal Ellington at rpellington@gmail.com or 317-364-3022.
7/16 Stone Belt Shine Club Outing at the Stone Crest Golf Course (Bedford). Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. Shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. $50 entry fee, including golf, cart, prizes, and a meal. Hole sponsorships are available for $100. To register or sponsor, or for further information, contact Ron Niese at honeycreeklabs@gmail.com or 812-325-0504 or Bill Ludlow at wjludlow@bluemarble.net or 812-327-2210.
7/23 Austin #128 10th Annual Scholarship Golf Scramble at Tipton Municipal Golf Course. Shotgun start at 11:00 a.m. $50 per player, $200 per team. The public is welcome and open to men and women. Awards for team, individual, door prizes will be presented at a meal at the golf course following the completion. Sponsorships are available. Contact Dan Straub at 765-860-7634 or Tony Lee at 765-431-7944 for registration or details.
7/27 Annual Grand Master’s Compass Park Open at Hillview Country Club (Franklin). Registration at 10:00 a.m. Shotgun start at Noon. Florida scramble format. $400 per team. Dinner to follow the tournament. Corporate and hole sponsorships are available. Contact Alana Buck at 317-346-1457 or abuck@compasspark.org for further details.
8/8 2023-2024 Grand Master’s Annual Golf Outing at Blue Bear Golf Club (Shelbyville). Registration at 10:30 a.m. Lunch buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Golf starts at 11:30 a.m. $65 per person includes lunch, golf, driving range, beverage cart, and prizes. Corporate and hole sponsorships are available. Registration and payment are due by 8/1. For details, contact Bill Rasner at 317-339-0606.
8/15 Murat Shrine Potentate’s Golf Outing at Winding Ridge Golf Course (Indianapolis). Registration at 8:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. Scramble format. $70 per person. Shriners, Ladies, and friends are welcome. Sponsorships are available. Register by 6/20 at muratshriners.com or 317-635-2433. Contact John Montgomery at 317-508-7500 or John Cazares at 317-997-1957 for further details.
8/19 Scottish Rite Northern Open Golf Outing at Four Lakes Country Club (Edwardsburg, Michigan). Shotgun start at 11:00 a.m. (EST). Open to Scottish Rite members and quest. $65 per player, including lunch and a putting contest. The South Bend contact is Wayne Hodgetts at 219-746-3011. The Fort Wayne contact is Keith Jacobsen at 260-999-8347. Net profits to benefit the Scottish Rite Grand Almoner’s Fund.
8/20 Rossville #318 2nd Annual Golf Outing at Angel Hill Golf Course (Rossville). Shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. $50 per person or $200 per team, Captain’s Choice. Food will be served following the outing. Hole sponsorships are available. Contact Jerry Barnett at 765-412-6747 or cardaddy@mintel.net, Scott Wagoner at 765-863-0973, or scottewagoner@gmail.com to RSVP or for more details.
8/27 Orak Shriners Golf Classic at White Hawk Country Club (Crown Point). Registration and lunch at 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. $140 per player includes green fees, cart, lunch, dinner, and 3 drink tickets. Sponsorships are available. Contact Ross Bailey at 219-508-0311, Gary Tapley at 219-308-5373, or Orak Shrine at 219-872-0485 for registration or details. The registration and payment deadline is 8/13. Everyone is welcome.
8/27 Hope #150 Golf Outing at Wyaloosing (Greensburg). Registration 8:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. $45 per player or $180 per team. Sponsorships are available. Contact Ohmer Miller at 812-371-7786, Dave Pate at 317-896-3688, or Larry Wheeler at 812-343-1879 for further details.
9/10 New Castle #91 12th Annual Phil Wickliff Memorial Golf Scramble Outing at Memorial Park Golf Course (New Castle). Shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. $50 per player, $200 per team. The public is welcome and open to men and women. 18 Hole Scramble. Awards for team and individuals will be presented with door prizes and a meal at the golf course following the completion. Sponsorships are available. Contact Dave Gatzke at 317-679-5061 or Mike Hess at 765-529-5947 for registration or details.
9/17 Russiaville #82 Golf Tournament at Chippendale Golf Course (Kokomo). Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. $50 per person or $200 per team. A Pulled pork dinner will follow the tournament. Hole sponsorships are available. Contact Dick Wells at 765-438-7141, Larry Miller at 765-860-1476, Tom Davis at 765-480-0053, or Alan Shepherd at 765-860-9143 for RSVP or further details.
CAR SHOW
7/9 Mt. Etna #333 14th Annual Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with judged classes, activities, door prizes, music, and food on site. Show to be held at the Mt Etna Masonic Lodge located at 5908S-594W, Huntington. Driving directions are 1/2 mile east of the intersection of State Roads 9 and 124 just south of the Salamonie Reservoir. For additional information, contact Junior Wehr at 260-358-6303.
9/3 Noblesville #57 Lucky Teter Rebel Run Charity Car and Vintage Bike Show at Noblesville Forest Park. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. $10 per entry. Awards presented at 3:00 p.m. Live DJ entertainment. Food and event shirts are available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Noblesville Masonic Angel Fund. Contact Barry Dixon at luckyteterrebelrun@att.net or 317-796-5785 for further details.
9/10 First Responders and Veterans Memorial Car Show at Mt. Moriah #77 (Anderson). $15 entry fee. Food, prizes, trophies, and fun. The location is 3921 Nichol Avenue, Anderson, IN. Contact Timothy Jordan at 765-635-6248 for further details.
9/17 Annual Car Show at Lakeville Lodge #353. Registration 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Judging starts at 11:00 a.m. Trophies and prizes will be awarded at 2:00 p.m. The entry fee is $15 per vehicle. Show open to any Model from any year. For more information, contact twhitteberry@gmail.com
10/8 Masonic Car Show at Calvin W. Prather #717 (Lawrence). Registration 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Judging starts at Noon. Awards at 2:30 p.m. Motorcycles, Trucks, and Cars of all makes and models are welcome to attend. $15 per vehicle if registered before 9/24. $20 per vehicle after 9/24. Food vendors, music, games, and Lodge tours are available. Proceeds go towards local charitable activities. Contact Dave Roberts at drobe457@gmail.com for any inquiries.
Fraternally,
Michael Pettigrew PM, OSM