If Star Trek fans can find the strength to separate themselves from their new “Star Trek” DVDs, Thanksgiving weekend holds an event designed specifically for them. Starbase Indy, a holiday tradition, returns to Indianapolis again this year. A one-day, fan-supported convention last year, Starbase Indy will once again follow a three-day format, running Nov. 27-29 at the Indianapolis Marriott East.

ANDERSON — Long-time organist Larry Goins is providing Madison County residents with another Christmas spectacular this holiday season. The piano and organ instructor, who has been playing since he was 5 years old, will be performing Friday at Paramount Theatre, 1124 Meridian St.

Hello! I’m Lovina’s oldest daughter, Elizabeth. I have not written the column in a long time, so I decided to give Mom a break and take a turn at it again. I’m 15 years old now and no longer attend school. I do housecleaning jobs some times, but mostly I enjoy my days at home helping Mom.

ANDERSON — Thanksgiving dinner is usually a major undertaking, even for the most seasoned chef. So to speak. Consider, though, a sumptuous meal of turkey and ham, with potatoes, green bean casserole, the works. For more than 700 diners.

DALEVILLE — Daleville High School is looking for addresses for the following alumni of the Class of 1990 so that the student council can extend an invitation for them to attend their 20th class reunion during Homecoming 2010 at Daleville High School on Friday, Feb. 5.

ANDERSON — Anderson High School basketball at the Wigwam isn’t what it used to be, according to AHS alumni Kim Guthrie and Suzanne Kucharczyk. Kucharczyk remembers feeling chills when the lights went out before the game, signaling the start of the traditional Indian maiden and mascot dance.

ANDERSON — When the Anderson High School boys basketball team gathers on Nov. 28 to play its home opener, senior Sophie Guthrie also will be preparing to perform. Guthrie will portray this year’s Indian maiden, the female counterpart to the AHS Indians’ mascot. The two will perform the school’s traditional tribal dance to rev up the crowd.

Are you, your family and friends celebrating New Year’s differently these days because of the economy? We’d like to hear your story.
Send a one to two line description of how your New Year’s will be different, along with your name and phone number to rodney.richey@heraldbulletin.com or to Rodney Richey, Features Department, The Herald Bulletin, P.O. Box 1090, Anderson, IN, 46015.

PENDLETON — The Pendleton American Legion Post 117, 611 W. State St., will have its annual Thanksgiving pitch-in dinner for members, their families and guests Sunday. Doors open at noon and the meal will be served at 2 p.m. Meat will be furnished and those attending should bring a covered dish.

ANDERSON — Goodwill’s “Recycle Computers for a Good Cause!” donation drive offers donors a chance to make room for new computer and electronics purchases this holiday season and win prizes Nov. 27 to Dec. 5 at Goodwill’s 49 central Indiana retail/donation locations.

ANDERSON — Santa Claus will arrive at Mounds Mall, riding in a city-provided trolley, at 6 p.m. Saturday. He’ll show up at the east entrance near Garfield’s restaurant. Visits and pictures with Santa will be available Nov. 27 to Dec. 24 at varying hours. Photo pet nights with Santa are set for Dec. 8 and 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. Dogs and cats must be on a leash or in a carrier.

MIDDLETOWN — Middletown’s annual Christmas parade will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. The “Peace on Earth” parade will originate at the East Locust Street entrance to Dietrich Park and proceed west along Locust Street past Gazebo Park and the Municipal Building to 8th Street.

The tragic events earlier this month at Fort Hood, Texas, prompted me to reflect on my own experiences when I was stationed at that sprawling military post four and a half decades ago. It was a different world then. The enemy was half a world in either direction, or so we thought. Security was relatively lax; you could come and go at any of several gates with no questions asked.

ANDERSON — Santa Claus will arrive at Mounds Mall, riding in a city-provided trolley, at 6 p.m. Saturday. He’ll show up at the east entrance near Garfield’s restaurant.

ANDERSON — The Gospel Highlight Radio Broadcast 27th annual Community Thanksgiving Day dinner will be held at the Geater Center, 1611 Chase St., from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 26.

ANDERSON — At first glance, Roger Beeson doesn’t seem like the average heart attack victim.

ANDERSON — Necole Young-Boyd finally reached her breaking point.

Below is a collection of Amusing Data, various information you may not be aware of. The first few are true. The rest, well, you be the judge.

The $4 million Second Harvest on the Move Campaign that concludes at year’s end will leave us with an energized corps of donors, volunteers and advocates.

ANDERSON — Soroptimist International of Anderson is distributing applications to women and girls for its Women’s Opportunity Award, Virginia M. Wagner Educational Grant and the Violet Richardson Award.

Before the days of public schools, financial support was attained through public subscription. That meant individuals who were determined to educate their children paid the entire cost directly from their own pockets.

The Herald Bulletin looks back at stories from the Anderson Daily Bulletin and The Anderson Herald newspapers.

The following activities are scheduled from Nov. 15 to 22:

Many of Anderson’s downtown businesses no longer exist.
To a degree that’s expected as business owners retire or relocate. But sometimes they simply aren’t replaced, at least with businesses in kind.