OCTOBER Monthlong Lois Griffth and William Griffith display quilts, hooked rugs, wooden bowls and vessels

throughout October at Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St., Seymour, with reception October 3. For information, call 812-522-2278. 3-5 Seymour Oktoberfest, held in downtown Seymour. The festival includes food, a biergarten, a large parade, vendors and entertainment. For information, call 812-522-4020. 9 Nature Time for preschool-aged children, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, Seymour. Call 812-522-4352. 9 Lunch with Famous Author Tess Gerritsen, noon at American Legion Annex. Registration required along with pre-payment at Seymour Library. For information, call 812522-4352. 11-13 Fun Fest at Brownstown Speedway, located on Highway 250 at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, one mile southeast of Brownstown. For information, call 812-358-5332 or visit www.brownstownspeedway.com. 12 Houston Fall Festival, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vendors, food, music and entertainment. For information, call 812-497-3874. 12 5th Annual Rockford Ridge Car Show, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., held at Rockford Ridge, 2200 North Ewing Street, Seymour. Registration from 9 a.m. to noon, awards at 3 p.m., $15 registration fee. Goody bags, dash plaques, trophies, participant judging. For information, call Glenn at 812-522-5104. 12 Log Cabin Day Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., held at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, 12985 E. U.S. Highway 50, Seymour. For information, call 812-522-4352. 12 4th Annual Medora Goes Pink event, held in and around Medora, breast cancer awareness event and community day. Vendor spaces, contact Debi Wayman at 812-966-2754 or 812-5300093. 13 Big Sit Bird Count, held at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, 12985 E. U.S. Highway 50, Seymour. For information, call 812-522-4352. 13-19 National Wildlife Refuge Week, held at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, 12985 E. U.S. Highway 50, Seymour. For information, call 812-522-4352. 16 Edwardian Lady Tea, presented by Debra Slone, noon, at Caf Batar, 12649 E. U.S. Hwy. 50, Seymour. Join Slone as she walks you through womens status, fashion and their role in society during the Edwardian era. $18 per person. For information and to register, call 812522-8617.

17 Beginning Basket Weaving, 6 p.m., Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, taught by Peggy Johnson Boyd. Class prices apply and pre-registration is required. For information, call 812-522-2278 or email sicatreasurer@frontier.com. 19-20 Fort Vallonia Days, Vallonia. This two day festival celebrates Vallonias heritage with Indian lodges, muzzle loader shoots, pioneer crafts, parade, food and vendors. 19 Scarecrow Building contest and other activities at Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, Vallonia. For information, call 812-358-3464. 19 Brownstown Fund for the Arts presents the Aaron Persinger Band, 7:30 p.m., W.R. Ewing in Brownstown. Persinger is a Brownstown native and has toured the U.S., Canada and Europe. Also performing will be Curt Kovener and Joe Persinger. Tickets are $15 at the door or can be reserved in advance at Ewing Uniques in Brownstown. (812-356-2666) Visit www.brownstownfundforthearts.org. 20 Norman Station Conservation Club Bluegrass Jams, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., held at Norman Station Conservation Club, 12157 W. Co. Rd. 450N, Norman. For information, call 812-8345184. 25-26 Nevermore: Tales from Poe, 7:30 p.m. at Royal-Off-The-Square Theatre, Brownstown, sponsored by Jackson County Community Theatre. For information, visit www.jcct.org or call 812-358-JCCT. 25 Preschool art classes with Kay Fox at Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St., Seymour, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tissue collaging, paper weaving, cupcake still life. For information, call 812-522-2278. 26 First grade art classes with Kay Fox at Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St., Seymour, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sail boats drawing/painting, butterflies, cup cake still life. For information, call 812-522-2278. 26 Christmas Craft Bazaar, held at First United Methodist Church, Seymour, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call 812-522-5264. 26 Halloween Weekend at Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, Vallonia. Crafts and games, site decorating contest, trick or treat parade and a haunted house will entertain campers. Call 812-358-3464. 26 Artful Affair, Putting on the Ritz, fundraiser for Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, held at Celebrations, Seymour. Live auction, silent auction, dinner and dance. For information, call 812-522-2278. 26 Tricks for Halloween Treats, 10 a.m., Seymour Public Library, presented by Georgiann Coons, Purdue Extension Family Nutrition Educator. For information, call 812-522-3412,

28 Downtown Trick or Treat, sponsored by Seymour Main Street, held in downtown, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 28 Fall Foodies, 6:30 p.m., Seymour Public Library, presented by Lauren Neuenschwander, Purdue Extension Eductor, use fall food finds to create delicious foods. For information, call 812-522-3412. 29 Explore the 1920s in Jackson County, 6 p.m., Seymour Public Library, presented by volunteer Martha McIntire. For information, call 812-522-3412.