If you have an event you would like to have listed, email the information to: michael@masoniceventscalendar.com
Event information is obtained from various sources and may change without notice due to scheduling conflicts, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. Confirming an event before attending or traveling long distances is always advisable.
All the times listed are local.
MADISON COUNTY
9/22 Entered Apprentice Degree at Madison #44 (Pendleton). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/29 Entered Apprentice Degree at Madison #44 (Pendleton). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/8 Master Mason Degree at Mt. Moriah #77 (Anderson). Lodge opens at 6:30 p.m. Dinner between sections.
10/13 Monthly Breakfast at Fellowship #681 (Anderson). Serving at 8:00 a.m. $3. Open to all Masons and their guests.
AROUND INDIANA
9/18 Annual Tenderloin Fry at Bridgeport #162 (Indianapolis). Serving 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fried or grilled pork tenderloin, beef hot dogs, chili dogs, fries, onion rings, baked beans, coleslaw, brownies, cookies, and cold drinks. Drive-thru, dine-in, or carry-out. Open to the public.
9/18 Master Mason Degree at Georgetown #480. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:30 p.m.
9/19 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. $10 for adults. $5 for children 6 to 12. Children 5 and under are free. Open to the public.
9/19 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.
9/19 Monthly Community Breakfast at Southport #270. Serving 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Biscuits, 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.
9/19 Monthly Community Breakfast at Russiaville #82. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Open to the public.
9/19 Monthly Community Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at Montpelier #600. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Open to the public.
9/19 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.
9/19 Monthly Community Breakfast at Nashville #135. Serving 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, sausage, pancakes, coffee, milk, and juice. $10 for adults. $8 for children ages 6 to 12. Children 5 and under are free. Open to the public.
9/19 Community Breakfast at Fairmount #635. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Open to the public.
9/19 Community Breakfast at Lynhurst #723 (Indianapolis). Serving 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, pancakes, and hash browns. $10 per person. All you care to eat. Open to the public.
9/19 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.
9/19 Annual Tenderloin Fry at Bridgeport #162 (Indianapolis). Serving 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fried or grilled pork tenderloin, beef hot dogs, chili dogs, fries, onion rings, baked beans, coleslaw, brownies, cookies, and cold drinks. Drive-thru, dine-in, or carry-out. Open to the public.
9/19 Double Fellow Craft Degree at Warren #15 (Connersville). Lunch at 1:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 2:00 p.m.
9/19 Master Mason Degree at Gentryville #424. Fellowship at 8:00 a.m. Lodge opens at 9:00 a.m.
9/19 Master Mason Degree at Pennville #212. Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Lodge opens at 9:00 a.m.
9/19 Master Mason 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 festive board will follow the degree at 4:00 p.m. for $40 per person. Seating is limited. RSVP to zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/master-mason-degreefestive-board by 9/12.
9/19 Master Mason Degree at Greentown #341. Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. Lodge opens at 11:00 a.m. Assistance in conferring the degree is requested.
9/19 Master Mason Degree at Warsaw #73. Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Lodge opens at 9:00 a.m.
9/20 Monthly Pancake Breakfast at Calumet #379 (Chesterton). Serving 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, coffee, milk, and juice. $15 per person. Children under age 6 are free. Police, firefighters, and EMTs in uniform are free. Open to the public.
9/21 Fellow Craft Degree at Henryville #651. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
9/21 Fellow Craft Degree at Evansville #64. Lodge opens at 7:30 p.m.
9/21 Master Mason Degree at Reed #316 (Evansville). Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/21 Master Mason Degree at Milton #108. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/22 Master Mason Degree at Nashville #135. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/23 Entered Apprentice Degree at Humboldt #42 (Terre Haute). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/23 Master Mason Degree at Lessing #464 (Evansville). Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Lodge opens at 6:30 p.m.
9/24 Entered Apprentice Degree at Greenwood #514. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/24 Entered Apprentice Degree at Terre Coupee #204 (New Carlisle). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/24 Fellow Craft Degree at Scott #120 (Austin). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/24 Fellow Craft Degree at Center Point #597. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Bartimaeus U.D. will assist in conferring the degree.
9/24 Master Mason Degree at Lynhurst #723 (Indianapolis). Refreshments at 6:15 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.
9/24 Master Mason Degree at Naphtali #389 (Center). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/24 Master Mason Degree at Oakland City #467. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/25 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.
9/25 Fellow Craft Degree at Paoli #119. The lodge opens at 6:00 p.m. Cake and refreshments will follow the degree.
9/25 Master Mason Degree at Greensburg #36. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Assistance in conferring the degree is requested.
9/26 Monthly Community Breakfast at New Castle #91. Serving 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage patties, and hash browns. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
9/26 Monthly Pancake Breakfast at Jonesboro #109. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Freewill donation. Open to the public. Hosted by Jonesboro #109 and the Grant County Shrine Club.
9/26 Monthly Community Breakfast at Monrovia Festival Building. Serving 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, and pancakes. $10 per person. Hosted by Monrovia #654. Open to the public.
9/26 Monthly Community Breakfast at Phoenix #62 (Rushville). Serving 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, eggs, sausage, bacon, and pancakes. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
9/26 Monthly Community Breakfast at Summit City #170 (Fort Wayne). Serving 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, eggs to order, sausage, bacon, and four different pancakes. $8 per person. Open to the public.
9/26 Monthly Community Breakfast at Greenwood #514. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, eggs to order, sausage, bacon, and pancakes. $10 per person. Open to the public.
9/26 Monthly Community Breakfast at Henryville #651. Serving 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, eggs, hash browns, sausage, pancakes, and drinks. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
9/26 Community Breakfast at Mitchell #228. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. $7 for adults. $3 for children ages 12 and under. Open to the public.
9/26 Annual Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser at Winchester #56. Serving from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Smoked pork chop, baked beans, applesauce, roll, and drink. $15 per meal. Dine-in or carry-out. Open to the public.
9/26 Entered Apprentice Degree at Martinsville #74. Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Lodge opens at 9:00 a.m.
9/26 Master Mason Degree at Excelsior #41 (La Porte). Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Lodge opens at 9:00 a.m.
9/26 Master Mason Degree at Hopewell #80 (Dillsboro). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/26 Master Mason Degree at Blackford #106 (Hartford City). Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Lodge opens at 9:00 a.m.
9/26 Warrick County Open Air Degree at 1055 S. Rockport Rd, Boonville, IN. Gate opens at 4:00 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Lodge opens at 6:30 p.m. Please provide your own chair and dress for outdoor weather. Only the first and second sections will be done. The lectures will be presented later. Backup location is Strangers Rest #241.
9/28 Entered Apprentice Degree at Social #86 (Terre Haute). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/28 Entered Apprentice Degree at East Chicago #595. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/28 Master Mason Degree at Reed #316 (Evansville). Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/28 Master Mason Degree at Frank S. Land #758 (Zionsville). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. at Brew Link Brewing Downtown, 714 Capitol Ave, Indianapolis. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Bartimaeus U.D. will assist in conferring the degree.
9/29 Entered Apprentice Degree at Plainfield #653. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/29 Fellow Craft Degree at Porter #137 (Valparaiso). Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:30 p.m. The dress code is a suit or business casual.
9/29 Fellow Craft Degree at Plainfield #653. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/29 Master Mason Degree at Hinkle #310 (Deming). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Assistance in conferring the degree is requested.
9/29 Master Mason Degree at Franklin #107. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
9/30 Master Mason Degree at Oakland #140 (Oaklandon). Dinner at 5:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 6:00 p.m.
10/1 Master Mason Degree at Greensburg #36. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Assistance in conferring the degree is requested.
10/1 Master Mason Degree at Vincennes #1. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/2 Bartimaeus U.D. Stated Meeting at Freemason's Hall (Indianapolis). Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Cookies and water will be available before the meeting. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Dues for 2027 will be accepted at this meeting. Dues are $10. The dress is slacks and a Bartimaeus polo shirt.
10/2 Double Entered Apprentice Degree at Butlerville #219. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/2 Entered Apprentice Degree at Hymera #588. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/3 Monthly Community Breakfast at Waynedale #739 (Fort Wayne). Serving 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee, juice, and milk. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
10/3 Monthly Community Breakfast at Clinton #54 (Frankfort). Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits, 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.
10/3 Monthly Community Breakfast at Crandall #591. Serving 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Open to the public.
10/3 Monthly Community Breakfast at Winchester #56. Serving 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
10/3 Monthly Community Breakfast at Bridgeport #162 (Indianapolis). Serving 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, and eggs cooked to order. $9 for adults. $5 for children under 10. Open to the public.
10/3 Monthly Community Breakfast at Jackson #146 (Seymour). Serving 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Free to all. Open to the public.
10/3 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, biscuits, and gravy. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
10/3 Monthly Community Breakfast at Salem #21 Serving 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, biscuits, and gravy. $6 per person. Open to the public.
10/3 Monthly Community Breakfast at Jubilee #746 (Whiteland). Serving 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, pancakes, sausage patties and links, and bacon. $10 per person. Open to the public.
10/3 Craft Fair Fundraiser at Greenwood #514. Open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No fee for admission. Local Artisans will be selling their crafts. Open to the public.
10/3 Masonic Brunch at West Terre Haute #687. Serving 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Open to the public.
10/5 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 Entered Apprentice Degree at Whitney #229 (New Burlington). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
10/7 Fellow Craft Degree at Greentown #341. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Assistance in conferring the degree is requested.
10/8 Master Mason Degree at Austin #128 (Tipton). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
10/10 Monthly Community Breakfast at Blue River #457 (Fredericksburg). Serving 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pancakes, eggs, sausage links, biscuits, gravy, coffee, milk, and juice. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
10/10 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.
10/10 Monthly Community Breakfast at Carmel #421. Serving 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $7 per adult. Children 5 and under are $3. Open to the public.
10/10 Monthly Community Breakfast at New London #283. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, sausage, and scrambled eggs. Freewill donation. Open to the public.
10/10 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.
10/10 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, gravy, sausage, mixed fruit, juice, milk, and coffee. $7 per person. Open to the public.
10/10 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.
10/10 Monthly Community Breakfast at Masonic Center in Hope, IN. Serving 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, biscuits, 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.
10/10 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.
10/10 Fish Fry at Harmony #11 (Brookville). Serving 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Open to the public.
10/10 Wayne #25 (Fort Wayne) Annual Old Fort Outdoor Master Mason Degree at the Historic Old Fort (2101 Spy Run Ave, Fort Wayne). Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Lodge opens at 6:30 p.m. Contact David Williams at david.willisms.90@gmail.com for further details.
10/15 Master Mason Degree at Blazing Star #226 (Charlestown). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/17 Community Breakfast at Gentryville Agape Center. Serving starts at 7:00 a.m. Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, biscuits, gravy, coffee, and juice. Freewill donation. Hosted by Chrisney Chapter #357 O.E.S. Open to the public.
10/19 Master Mason Degree at East Chicago #595. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m.
10/21 Master Mason Degree at New London #283. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
10/24 Fish Fry and Chicken Dinner at Waynedale #739 (Fort Wayne). Serving 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Presale tickets are $10 for adults. $6 for children ages 6 to 12. Tickets at the door are $12 for adults. $7 for children ages 6 to 12. Children age 5 and under are free. Call or text 260-222-8524 for presale tickets. Open to the public.
10/28 Master Mason Degree at Fidelity #309 (Sheridan). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Lodge opens at 7:00 p.m. Assistance is requested in conferring the degree.
10/30 Master Mason Degree at Hagerstown #49. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
11/6 Master Mason Degree at Hagerstown #49. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Degree to follow dinner.
11/7 Annual Ham and Beans Dinner at Hymera #588. Serving 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ham and beans, cornbread, and slaw. Adults $10. Children $5. Dine-in or carry-out. Open to the public.
11/14 Chocolate Gravy and Biscuit Breakfast at Nashville #135. Serving 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. $10 per person at the door. Eggs, sausage, bacon, fruit, and pancakes. Sponsored by the Brown County Shrine Club. Open to the public.
12/4 Crowned Martyrs #771 Meeting (Valparaiso). The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. The speaker will be WB Tyler Whitaker. A meal will follow at $40 per person. Please RSVP to WB Bruce Bush at bbb2541@sbcglobal.net if you plan to attend dinner. The dress code is a tuxedo for Officers and a suit and tie for members and guests.
3/6 Monthly Community Breakfast at Newburgh #174. Serving 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. $15 per person. Open to the public.
ONE-DAY CLASS
10/24 Noble Masonic #772 (Murat Shrine-Indianapolis). Registration at 7:00 a.m. The degrees start at 8:00 a.m. Lunch will be served following the Fellow Craft degree. The Master Mason Degree will start following lunch. The fee is $30. Lunch will be provided for those who have registered and paid the fee. A Lodge must have elected a 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.
MASONIC EDUCATION
10/3 Masonic Education Day at Indiana Freemason's Hall (Indianapolis). Event doors open at 8:00 a.m. Admission is free. Lunch tickets are $20. The dress is business casual. Pre-registration is preferred but not required. For further information or to RSVP, contact inglmarketing.com/event-details/masonic-education-day-2026.
10/10 Masonic Education Day at Porter #137 (Valparaiso). Coffee and donuts at 9:00 a.m. Morning session starts at 10:00 a.m. Freewill lunch at noon. Afternoon session starts at 1:00 p.m. Featured speakers are WB Rodney McGillvary, WB Lucas Pacukovski 33°, WB Mike Doxsee 33°, and Bro. Justin Miller. RSVP to info@porterlodge137.org. Open to Master Masons only.
FAMILY EVENTS FOR EVERYONE
10/4 Grand Master's Pilgrimage to Schofield House (Madison). 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event is free and open to all Indiana Masons, affiliated bodies, and family members. Tours of the Schofield House begin at noon.
THE 2026 GRAND MASTER'S RECEPTION
9/26 at Meyer's Castle, Dyer, IN. Cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m. Dinner and the program at 7:00 p.m. $75 per person. $600 to reserve a table of 8. Seating is limited, and early registration is encouraged. The dress code is a tuxedo or a dark suit and tie for men and an evening gown for the ladies. SOLD OUT
SCOTTISH RITE
9/18 Annual Fish Fry and Membership Drive at Terre Haute Valley Scottish Rite. Serving 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Members, families, and Master Masons interested in joining Scottish Rite are welcome to attend. Contact 812-234-3761 for further details.
9/24 South Bend Valley Rite on the Road at Rochester #79. Registration 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 8th, 22nd, and 24th 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 southbendscottishrite.org or 574-233-3158 for more information.
10/3 Indianapolis Valley Rite on the Road at New Castle #91. Coffee and donuts at 9:00 a.m. Master Masons interested in joining the Scottish Rite are welcome. If there are new candidates, the 4th Degree will be shown, followed by video presentations of the 5th, 10th, and 21st Degrees. The dress is business casual. Contact Bob Heuchan at bobheuchan24@gmail.com or 317-474-4069 for details. Degrees are subject to change.
10/8 South Bend Valley Degrees at the South Bend Scottish Rite Cathedral. Master Masons interested in joining the Scottish Rite are welcome. If there are new candidates, the 4th Degree will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Pizza at 7:00 p.m., with a live presentation of the 14th Degree at 7:30 p.m. Contact southbendscottishrite.org or 574-233-3158 for more information.
10/14 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 the 27th degree will follow the meeting. The Double Eagle Café will open for dinner at 5:30 p.m. NOTE THE DATE CHANGE FOR THIS MEETING ONLY
10/17 Brothers of the Rite Initiation at the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral. Coffee and donuts at 9:00 a.m. Initiation starts at 10:30 a.m. The Brothers of the Rite (BOR) is a membership program that supports Blue Lodges and offers additional opportunities for Valley members to fellowship. The Clubs are made up of local Brothers in any area of the state, so they can gather outside the Cathedral to participate in community events and fellowship. A one-time membership fee is $75 and includes a BOR polo. If you would like more information about joining a current Club or starting your own, contact Mike Steele at m.steele357@outlook.com or 317-840-3536. RSVP by 10/1.
10/22 Fort Wayne Valley Rite on the Road at Amity #483 (Huntington). 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 6th, 10th, and 27th 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.
10/28 Fort Wayne Valley Annual Bean Supper at Mizpah Shrine Center (Fort Wayne). Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Free to members and Master Mason guests. To RSVP or for further details, call 260-423-2593.
11/4 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 the 23rd degree will follow the meeting. The Double Eagle Café will open for dinner at 5:30 p.m.
YORK RITE
9/18 Order of the Red Cross at Frankfort Commandery #29. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m. Location changed to Vesta #136, 4557 Old State Road 28, Frankfort, IN.
9/23 Royal Master and Select Master Degree at Homer McDaniel Council #108 (Huntington). Dinner at 6:30 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
9/28 Past Master Degree (Virtual-Short form), Most Excellent Master, and Royal Arch Degree at Prather Chapter #157 (Lawrence). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 6:30 p.m.
9/28 Order of Malta at Anderson Commandery #32. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
9/30 Royal Master and Select Master Degree at Slayton-Stephens Chapter #168 (Huntingburg). Dinner at 6:30 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m. Contact Rob Hendrix at (812) 865-6177 or orsailormanretired04@yahoo.com
10/7 Royal Master and Select Master Degree at Indianapolis Council #2. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
10/7 Order of the Red Cross and Order of Malta at Wright Commandery #64 (Huntingburg). Dinner at 6:30 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m. Contact Rob Hendrix at (812) 865-6177 or orsailormanretired04@yahoo.com
10/13 Order of the Temple at Baldwin Commandery #2 (Shelbyville). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
10/16 Order of Malta at Frankfort Commandery #29. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
10/20 Stated Meeting & Reception of the Commander at Grant County Commandery #21 (Gas City). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Contact Ginglespgc@comcast.net
10/26 Royal Master Degree and Select Master Degree at Prather Council #100 (Lawrence). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 6:30 p.m.
10/26 Order of the Temple at Anderson Commandery #32. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
11/13 Order of the Temple at Frankfort Commandery #29. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. The conferral starts at 7:00 p.m.
12/17 Commandery Temple Board and Installation of Officers and Christmas Party at Grand County Commandery #21 (Gas City). Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Contact Ginglespgc@comcast.net
1/23 Grand Master's York Rite One-Day Class at (Freemason's Hall-Indianapolis).
9/19 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 https://files.constantcontact.com/a07db977201/d1a0a9ae-32bd-47cc-bfa1-f330e3f079fa.png?rdr=true
10/24 50's Soc-Hop at Orak Shrine (Michigan City). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with a Live band, appetizers, a cash bar, and an auction. $40 per person. Tickets available at paypal.com/ncp/payment/EKEZDQGHUHUYU. Sponsored by Excelsior #41 (La Porte) to benefit Share Foundation.
11/7 Fall Ceremonial at Murat Shrine (Indianapolis). Doors open at 9:00 a.m. 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.
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.
9/18 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.
9/19 Fashion Show and Bazaar at Madison County Shrine Club (Anderson). Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Champagne and Mimosa Luncheon at 11:00 a.m. Style show starts at noon. Bazaar at 2:00 p.m. $40 per person, and seating is limited. Contact Jewell Jordan at rarejewell12@gmail.com or 765-278-4040, or Matt Chambers at matthewechambers71@gmail.com or 765-623-4734 for further details.
9/23 Spaghetti and Meatballs at Logansport Shrine Club. Serving 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A salad bar and dessert are included. Carry-outs available. Open to the public.
9/30 Broasted Chicken at Logansport Shrine Club. Serving 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A salad bar and dessert are included. Carry-outs available. Open to the public.
10/16 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.
SWORD OF BUNKER HILL
10/31 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. A life membership is $30. The dress code is casual. Contact Rick Purcell at rdpurcell33@gmail.com or 317-691-6355 for further information.
GOLF OUTINGS
9/19 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.
9/19 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 812-798-1056 or Jandan Miller at 812-381-4506.
10/2 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 James Iles at 219-670-6678 or Scott Sacek at 219-670-2964 for further information. The registration and payment deadline is 9/25. Sponsored by Valparaiso York Rite. The event benefits the 2029 Grand Commander's Fund.
CAR SHOWS
9/19 Waldron #217 Car Show at 5313 S 800 E, Waldron, IN. Registration is from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Award presentations will take place at 2:00 p.m. Attendance is free, and a $20 entry fee per car. Pulled pork lunches are available for purchase. For information or to register, contact Kenton Jones at 317-364-1884.
9/19 Orak Shrine Car and Motorcycle Show at 3848 North Frontage Rd, Michigan City, IN. Registration is from 8:00 a.m. Cars, trucks, Jeeps, motorcycles, and rods. The entry fee is $20 per vehicle. Attendance is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase. For information or to register, call 219-789-1080.
10/4 Cars and Coffee at Shirley #531. 110 Varner St., Shirley, IN. 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Open to everyone. All makes, models, and varieties are welcome.
MOTORCYCLE RIDES
9/19 Indiana Widows Sons Benefit Ride. Registration is from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Kickstands are up at 11:30 a.m. $20 per bike. $10 per rider. The ride will begin at Mt. Moriah #77, 3921 Nichol Ave, Anderson, IN. Proceeds will benefit Job's Daughters Hearing Improvement Kids Endowment (HIKE) program.
SHOOTING EVENTS
10/10 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 guests. Contact Mike Fraley at 317-506-2993, Daryl Timby at 317-223-8435, or Andrew Keeler at 931-310-1160 for details. Proceeds benefit the Indiana Masonic Home Foundation and the Brownsburg Lodge Scholarship Fund.
Fraternally,
Michael Pettigrew P.M., O.S.M., 33°
FollowMeToFreemasonry.com