Center Grove Magazine

‼️FATHER’S DAY is coming soon‼️
Are you ready?

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🍺 Craft Beer Explorer
🥃 Old Fashioned Starter Kits
🔥Smoking Kits
♠️Poker Night
🥃Whiskey
🍷Wines
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🎨 The countdown to CHALK THE BLOCK is on! 👩🏻‍🎨

Join Festival Country Indiana during Ethos Celebration of the Arts on June 27 for Chalk the Block, their annual chalk art competition where you have the chance to share your art and win cash prizes. In addition to $100, $50 and $25 prizes, they’ll be giving away $250 for the best USA 250th-themed art!

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Main Street and Madison Street, Franklin
Price: $10 per square
Prizes: $250 for the best USA 250th-themed art, plus $100 grand prize, $50 first place, $50 people's choice, $25 second place and ribbons for honorable mentions

All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate.

Reserve your spot:

Chalk the Block 2026 Make your mark on downtown Franklin! Register to chalk a 3- by 3-foot square in the heart of Ethos Celebration of the Arts for a chance to share your creativity and to win a $250 prize for the best USA 250th-themed art, plus $100, $50 and $25 cash prizes. Divisions include 0-11 years old, 12-17 year...

Retiring Center Grove Schools Superintendent Dr. William K. Long reflects on his decades-long career, highlighting a commitment to students and staff as his lasting community legacy. Dr. Long expressed a desire to be remembered for caring for the district's children and employees, capping a career focused on achieving the best for the Center Grove community.

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Walnut Grove Elementary School’s Megan Huber has been named the 2025-26 Center Grove Community School Corporation Teacher of the Year. Recognized for her dedicated, engaging approach to first-grade education, Huber is celebrating 16 years of teaching.

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🏈🎶 Where Music Meets Trojan Football Spirit! 🎶🏈

Join us for an unforgettable night of music, fun, prizes, and community support at the Center Grove Trojans DJ Bingo Night benefiting the Center Grove Football Senior Class of 2027!

📅 June 17, 2026
📍 The Barn at Bay Horse Inn
🚪 Doors Open: 5:00 PM
🎤 DJ Bingo Begins: 6:30 PM

✨ What to expect:
🎵 DJ Bingo
🍔 Food Trucks
🍹 Cash Bar
🎟️ 50/50 Raffle
🧺 Raffle Baskets
🤫 Silent Auction

Bring your friends, grab a table, and test your music knowledge while helping support our Trojan seniors! Whether you know every lyric or just love a fun night out, this event will get you on your feet.

💲 Tickets are $35 each
📣 Sponsorship opportunities available

🚚 The public is welcome from 5:00–6:30 PM for food trucks! Featuring Hogs Heinie and Heartland Ice Cream/Acai Bowls!

🎟️ Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

We can’t wait to see our Trojan community come together for a great cause!

🎉 Hats off to Center Grove High School’s incredible Class of 2026! 🎉

From winning state titles in girls basketball, boys wrestling, and robotics, to earning national recognition in show choir, these students have given us plenty to celebrate. Their hard work, leadership, and community spirit have set a gold standard—both inside the classroom and out.

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It’s here!

👁️👁️ in your mailbox soon - the Trojan Class of 2026 issue!
🎓 Class List, Shoutouts, Senior Memories and more! 🎓

Need additional copies for Grandma & Grandpa? Here’s a list of places that are fully stocked and welcome you to come in and grab a few.

Darn it, they grow up too fast, don’t they?😢