Dearborn Chamber Hosts OKI CEO for Infrastructure Discussion January 25th

Thursday, January 13th, 2022 9:19am

By Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce, news release

The Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a lunch and learn on the last Tuesday of each month.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - On the last Tuesday of each month the Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a lunch and learn meant to help local business leaders network, learn and grow. Thanks to the support of FCN Bank, these lunches are free for all Chamber member business employees.

On January 25th the Chamber will be hosting Mark Policinski, CEO of the OKI Regional Council of Governments, which is a council of local governments, business organizations and community groups committed to developing collaborative strategies to improve the quality of life and the economic vitality of the region. Mr. Policinski has been running the organization for nearly two decades and will bring his experience and expertise to Lawrenceburg to discuss the recently passed infrastructure bill, how it will impact the local economy and the future of infrastructure in the region.

The luncheon will take place at the Ivy Tech Riverfront Campus on 1/25 from 11:30am to 1pm. This is a free event for chamber member employees, however registration is required. You can register today at: https://tinyurl.com/janlnl or call the Chamber at 812-537-0814.

Events

DIY Saturday the Year of Stones and Crystals
2022 is the Year of Stones and Crystals with Carisa Bunten of Seventh Street Gifts. The first program of the year will focus on the stone garnet- the traditional birthstone of January. It also is the stone of commitment. Learn more about this deeply hued semi-precious stone. To receive a stone you must register. You will receive an email when your stone is ready for pick up. Supplies limited. Then watch a video to learn more about garnet on the LPLD YouTube channel starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. Register: www.lpld.lib.in.us/calendar. Adults. Free. You may need to register by phone while the library district switches to a new online reservation system.
22nd Jan at Lawrenceburg Public Library District
Oak Heritage Conservancy Jan 22 – Trail Building at Riverview Nature Preserve
Date: January 22, 2022 Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm If you would like to learn how to build a trail by helping to create a trail at one of our preserves, then come on out! Please register at Eventbrite so we know how many will be there and, if it rains, we know who to contact if we have to postpone. Thanks! This event is free, but please RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/215004533347 More details: This month’s Nature Volunteer Day is at Riverview Nature Preserve in Hanover, Indiana. Our tasks for this day will be to begin building trails. Please wear appropriate shoes, hat, and clothing. Bring your own work gloves and bottle of water. We will be able to refill our water bottles. Bug spray with DEET will be available as well. We will start at 1:00 pm and end by 3:00 pm. You can park at in the drive and along the street at 1100 S Riverview Drive. In the event of high winds or other inclement weather that creates an environment not conducive for building trails, we will postpone the work day to a later date. Feel free to bring a snack or lunch to enjoy.
22nd Jan at Riverview Nature Preserve
Strengthening Family Program for Parents and Youth 10-14
The Strengthening Families Program is a 7 week program. The sessions consist of the first hour when parents/caregivers and youth meet separately with facilitators. Facilitators lead guided discussions with parents, focusing on improving family interactions. Youth participate in games and activities that teach them how to get along with peers, siblings, and parents/caregivers. During the second hour, parents/caregivers and youth meet as a family. Families bond by participating in activities and projects that develop communication and problem-solving skills. Families learn to help youth deal with peer pressure, improve communication skills, solve problems individually and as a family, and how to better enjoy time together.
23rd Jan at Dearborn Adult Center