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In today's newsletter:
- How Oolitic parents can get free help boosting student success
Also on today's calendar: Council Meeting and 1 more event.
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- Tuesday: Turning sunny and not as cold, with a high of 40 and low of 33 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 45, low: 37.
- Thursday: Rain and a t-storm; breezy, with a high of 54 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NLCS to host 'Preparing Our Kids for Success' workshop Jan. 13 at Dollens Elementary (wbiw.com) — Families in Oolitic are invited to a free North Lawrence Community Schools workshop, “Preparing Our Kids for Success,” on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Dollens Elementary on Hoosier Avenue. The Title I event offers childcare and practical tips on attendance, communication with teachers, academic support, and recognizing trauma, with easy online pre-registration for parents and caregivers. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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"Christmas Present" Stained Glass Class (Short & Sweet - 3 HRS)
Glassy Studios, 1009 16th St, Bedford
5:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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Council Meeting
LAWRENCE CIRCUIT COURT , 916 15th St #37 , Bedford
4:30 pm -
Christmas Day
Lawrence County, IN Calendar -
"Snowflake" Stained Glass Class (Short & Sweet 3 HRS)
Glassy Studios , 1009 16th St , Bedford
2:00 pm
Tuesday December 23
Thursday December 25
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Solid Waste Management Meeting
Lawrence County, IN Calendar Bedford, IN 47421
8:30 am -
Commissioners Meeting
Lawrence County, IN Calendar , Lawrence County Courthouse 916 15th Street , Bedford
9:30 am -
YA Game Night: Dungeons & Dragons - Group 2
Library Market Feed Cal Source Test 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, 01752, US
5:30 pm -
"Santa Stuck In A Chimney" Stained Glass Class (Short & Sweet - 3 HRS)
Glassy Studios , 1009 16th St , Bedford
4:00 pm -
Bingo Brunch — Cardinal Spirits
Cardinal Spirits , 922 S Morton St , Bloomington
12:00 pm -
An Act of God
John Waldron Arts Center , 122 S Walnut St , Bloomington
7:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Friday December 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Janitorial/Grounds Keeper in Bedford. Apply here.
- Trilogy Healthcare Services posted a job opening for Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant in Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oolitic here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bedford
Mitchell
- Mitchell officials outline details of proposed migrant worker housing ahead of hearing on Thurs. (wbiw.com)
Bloomington
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