Datebook

Thanksgiving service at Holy Cross
Holy Cross Lutheran church will have a Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. today.
Christmas comedy at theater
Performance date for Shelby County Community Theatre’s production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, written by Barbara Robinson and directed by Rick Reinle, are Nov. 30-Dec. 2 and Dec. 7-9. The theater is located at 801 Main St. in Shelbyville. For more information, call 633-0222.

Public meetings
Shelby County Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. Thursday at the central office on Main Street in Shelbyville.
Board of Adjustments and Appeals meets at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Stratton Center.
Shelbyville-Shelby County Parks Board meeting is 7 p.m. Nov. 6 in the FAC Conference Room

‘Witch Tales’ at library
Witch Tales, presented by Thomas Freese, a master storyteller, artist and author, will be at 6-7:15 p.m. Thursday on the front lawn of the Shelby County Public Library. Bring a blanket or bring a chair. Stories are suited for all ages. If there is bad weather, the stories will be moved to the Hudson Room. For more information, call 633-3803.
VFW Halloween dance

VFW Halloween dance
The Frankfort VFW will host a Halloween dance party at 7:30 p.m.-midnight Oct. 26 at 104 East Second St. Costumes are optional but encouraged. Prizes will be given for the best costumes. The cost is $10. Call for table reservations for groups of six or more (seats 10). Half of proceeds go to the cancer fund. For more information or reservations, contact Rita at 502-229-7966, the VFW at 502-227-2483 or Betsy at 502-382-7913.
Fall festival