Area Sports From Thursday, July 10th

Thursday, July 11th, 2019 5:48am

By Larry Duke

Baseball

Madison American Legion Post 9 baseball team defeats Oldham Co. (Ky.) Post 39 7-6. Mike Barnes walks it off with a bases loaded RBI single in the bottom of the 9th w/2 outs. Post 39 tied the game at 6 in the top of the 8^th after Post 9 led 6-3.

Madison’s Ryan Thurston pitched one inning in relief for the Gary Southshore Railcats in game one of a double-header against the Chicago Dogs. Thurston faced four hitters walking one also striking out one, he also had a wild pitch.

The new LouCity FC Soccer Stadium is taking shape. Messer Construction gave an update on the project in Butchertown yesterday. Messer officials say nearly three-million pounds of steel is being used to build the more than eleven-thousand seat soccer stadium. It's expected to be completed next spring.

Events

The Salvation Army Fine Arts- Fall Semester 2019
5$ a semester to participate Registration forms and instrumental rental contracts must be completed before participating Sacred Ballet- Thursdays Mini-Mites (ages3-5) 4pm Beginner (ages6-8) 4:30pm Intermediate/advanced (ages 9-17) 5pm Dancers MUST have these items for class: Girls- ballet slippers, leotard, tutu/skirt, solid color tights Boy-solid color leggins, solid color tee, ballet slippers Ukulele Class- Thursdays 4pm (ages 8+) This is a great starter instrument for those interested in learning how to play guitar. It's also smaller in size, which helps younger students wanting to learn to play. Ukulele students must have these items per semester: Music/instrument/ rental instrument contract Private Music Lessons- Time individually scheduled (ages 8+) Private music lesson needs to have an interview to see if they are ready for lessons. Private music lessons are for brass instruments, beginner piano, voice, and music theory. Instrumental and music students must have these items per semester: Music/instrument/rental instrumental contract
22nd Sep at The Salvation Army
Teen Volunteer Program
Madison Public Library Teens help with various projects and earn community service hours! You must complete the Volunteer Application and background check to attend. New applications are always being accepted. Registration required. Go to www.mjcpl.org and click on "events" to register or call the library at 812-265-2744
22nd Sep at Madison Public Library
Bigfoot Retreat
Friday September 20- Sunday, September 22 General Butler State Park Hosted by Reva Mcmanis- A believer, researcher= and author from Carrollton has developed and sponsored this weekend filled with guest speakers, hikes, and much more Guest speakers: Kelly Lapseritis- Author, writer, lecturer and intuitive readings. Channels wisdom and messages from Sasquatch and "Star Elders" Thomas Freese- Storyteller, author, #1 selling book "Tree Spirits Wood Wisdom" Tammy Broyles- Howls and language of Sasquatch Barbara Ellen McKittrick- Author, telepathic communicator and psychic consultant Event ticket-25$ Campsite 72$ (two nights) Lodge room- 179.95$ (two nights)
22nd Sep at General Butler State Resort Park