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French Lick Scenic Railway’s Dinosaur Adventure Train Returns in September
You have two more chances this year to hop on a prehistoric train ride in southern Indiana. The French Lick Scenic Railway hosts sever family-friendly events throughout the year that include the Summer Splash Bash Train and the Polar Express Train Ride. If you have ever been a part of any of these fun events at the French Lick Scenic Railway, you know how memorable and entertaining they are. While both events are happening in 2024 again, there is another really cool event that the railway is hosting this year that you might want to add to your summertime bucket list.
Free Family Movie Night Planned Aug. 2
Families of the public and employees of GKN are invited to a free showing of the Disney/Pixar movie "Inside Out" on Friday, August 2, after sunset, around 9:30 p.m., at the Hilltop Plaza Courtyard, 190 W. Becks Mill Road, Salem. The event is sponsored by Staff Management, an agency that handles staffing for GKN Sinter Metals in Salem.
Take an interpretive strolls through Bedford's Zahn Historic District on July 23
This month’s Bedford Park Program will be a historical walk during which participants can learn about one of Bedford’s oldest sections of town. Marla Jones and Teena Ligman will lead the walk through the Zahn Historic District, just south of the downtown square. The walk is on Tuesday, July 23, and people should meet in front of the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, at 1723 I St. in Bedford.
Jackson County Library plans book discussions for next month
SEYMOUR, Ind. – The Jackson County Public Library (JCPL) free staff-led adult book discussion groups in Seymour, Crothersville, and Medora will meet in person in August to discuss book themes, writing styles, characters, and more. Books can be checked out at the library’s Checkout Desks or digitally through Libby or Hoopla.
French Lick, West Baden Springs Hotels Ranks Among Top 25 Most Historic Gold Courses In America
INDIANA — Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America, has announced The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Historic Golf Courses list. French Lick Springs Hotel and West Baden Springs Hotel were highlighted in the list. This unique list of historic resorts chronicles the history of golf in the United States through many of the most beautiful, prestigious, and iconic American golf courses that continue to attract both leisure seekers and serious athletes. Among the list of golf courses were Indiana’s French Lick Springs and West Baden Springs Hotels.
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