Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance TONIGHT!

Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance Jan. 13, 20
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance will be highlighted Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Dance, sacred movement, is one of the most ancient and powerful spiritual rituals present in virtually all religious traditions.
In two illustrated presentations, Dr. L. Michael Spath, Religious Studies professor at IPFW, returns to CAC to share images of the sacred dance and their spiritual meaning from various religious traditions. Dr. Spath will discuss Bull-dancing, Lord Krishna and the dance of sacred seduction, the aesthetic poetry of Rumi that underlies the Sufi dance (“whirling dervishes.”)
Two Tuesdays, Jan. 13 and 20 at 7 p.m.; Tickets for both sessions of the two-part program are free with advance registration or $5 same day at the door.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.

Zanesville CCG
Fellowship Supper Jan. 14
Zanesville Community Church of God will serve a Fellowship Supper of soup and salad bar Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. Cost is a donation which is the best deal in town. Call Pastor Steve Whetstone, 452-8601, or Lois Swihart, 622-4276, with any questions.

Teen Germanfest Jan. 15
Teens ages 12-18 can join in Germanfest on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library.
Free German food and activities. Germanfest is free but you must pre-register by Jan. 9, 2009.
Sign up online at www.wellscolibrary.org or call the library at 260-824-1612.

Thursday Night Bingo Jan. 15, 22, 29
Thursday Night Bingo will be held Thursday, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road.
Doors open at: 4:30 p.m. Warm-ups start at: 6 p.m. Regular Bingo starts at: 7 p.m. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.

Mom's Morning Out Jan. 15
At Moms’ Morning Out on Jan. 15, mothers will receive a variety of ideas for simple indoor activities to entertain preschool children.
Jody Heaston, nature speaker and Purdue graduate in Wildlife Science, will show how to reuse items around the house to provide fun games and imagination outlets. “It is amazing what can be done with cereal boxes, milk caps, balloons, blankets and such,” Jody says. She will bring props and pictures so moms can use these ideas at home.
All mothers of infants and young children are invited to attend this week or any weekly meeting of Moms’ Morning Out. They are from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Bluffton Regional’s North Building, 1935 North Main Street in Bluffton, behind Walgreen’s.
Moms’ Morning Out is sponsored by Operation Wellness and the YMCA, so there is no charge and no registration. Toddlers and preschoolers through age five are also invited to enjoy organized play.
For more information, or to volunteer to help occasionally with childcare during meetings, contact Lynne Apple at 260-565-4543.

Fish and Tenderloin Supper Jan. 16
A Fish and Tenderloin Supper will be held Friday, Jan. 16 at Souther West Conservation Club located 5703 Bluffton Road from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.

Crochet Lessons begin Jan. 16
Bluffton Parks Department will be offer crochet lessons for beginners and advance beginners in the City Hall on Friday nights.
Cost is $10 for three lessons on Jan 16, 23, 30 or Feb 13, 20, 27. Class time is 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. and you will need to bring your own size H crochet hook. Yarn and instructions will be provided by instructor Kathy Gehrett. Call 824-6069 to register, classes fill up fast.

Sign up now for Beginners Knitting Classes
The Bluffton Parks Department is taking registration for a knitting class scheduled for Wednesdays Feb. 4, 11, and 18. Classes will be held in the upstairs of the city hall from 3 to 4 p.m. Total cost is $10 due the first day, and students need to bring their own straight size 10 knitting needles. Call 824-6069.

Eagle Watch at Salamonie Jan. 17
The Salamonie Bird Club and guests will hold an eagle watching field trip Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon or later.
Those attending should meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center in the Lost Bridge West Recreation Area. People will car pool and travel along the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers near Peru to look for eagles.
Fill up your tank for a trip of more than 30 miles. Bring snacks, sack lunches and drinks to join the e group. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. The trip will last until noon. If you need to leave early, please drive separately or with a group who plans to do the same.
For more information call 260-468-2127.

Hometown Opry Fundraiser Jan. 17
Hometown Opry Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at Steve's Landscape/Outdoor Concepts new location at 2275 N. Main Street, Bluffton. Proceeds will benefit Tammy Sark and Hank Esmond families.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Music will start at 7 p.m. There will be live local talent including: Gloryland Express, Arlene Stoller, Ked Moser, Unity, Psalm 100, Denny Meyer and Girls, Frauhiger Girls and more.
The event will be emceed by Mayor Ted Ellis. There will be raffle prizes and concessions available.
For more information or to contribute to the event call Steve and Gayla Gerber at 824-9561, Brad and Michelle Baumgartner at 824-3446 or Kirk and Laurie Baumgartner at 824-2042.

Story Session signup begins Jan. 19
Registration for Story Sessions at the Wells County Public Library begins on Monday, Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. Classes fill up fast. The 12-week sessions begin the first week of February. Sessions include:
• Wee Read: up to 24 months with caregiver
• Toddler Time: ages two and three with caregiver
• Story Hour: ages four to six.
There are three ways to sign up. Register in person at the library, by telephone at 260-824-1612, or online.
To register online follow these simple instructions: Log onto www.wellscolibrary.org. Click “Calendar of Events.” Go to the week of Feb. 1, 2009. Click on the program you wish your child to attend. Fill out the registration form. Click “Complete registration.” Save your confirmation notice. If confirmation is not received, call the library for more information.

Get Ready…Get Set…
Quit Smoking!
Jan. 21-Feb. 11
Get Ready…Get Set…Quit Smoking! will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, 2008 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center North Building (behind Walgreens), 1935 N. Main, Bluffton.
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but don’t know how. Sign up for a weekly class lasting four weeks to help you get ready to quit smoking in 2009.
Register by calling Molly Hoag at 824-5019 ext. 7952. There is a $20 registration fee due the first class.

Inside Tuscan Hills Jan. 22
Inside Tuscan Hills will be held Jan. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $6 per person.
Narrated by John Wilson and produced by Dakkan Abbe, view an insider's look at the elegant rural culture of Tuscany with exclusive access to the workshops, kitchens and homes of the Tuscan people.
This film reveals how the Tuscans themselves live and you’ll hear compelling stories of master craftsmen and country cooks, ancient farmhouses and rustic cheese makers, while soaking up the singularly beautiful landscape.
Discover a place where every meal honors the local beauty and pays tribute to culinary traditions; where artisans practice in the style of the masters who came before them; where residents are surrounded by the beauty and history of a mythical landscape. Sponsor: MarkleBank
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.

Jam Session Jan. 23
Jam Session 2009 will be held Jan. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Come share your musical talent for a fun-filled night with fellow vocalists and instrumentalists. Snacks provided--public welcome to watch! The event is free.
Performers request Stephanie Young at CAC to participate, or see www.wellscocreativearts.com for details. Join her, Sam Steffen, Jeff Higginbottom and some of their students along with newcomers for the fun of a casual impromptu jam. If you enjoy this opportunity, it may become a regular thing! Free.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.

Hoagland Pancake & Sausage Brunch Jan. 25
Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Brunch Sunday, Jan. 25, 2008.
Served will be sausage, all you can eat pancakes and drinks at the Hoagland Park Pavilion located at 11320 Hoagland Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $2.50 for children ages six through 12 and free for those under age five.
All proceeds will go to support Hoagland Park as well as donating to the Hoagland EMS and Fire Department. Funds will be matched by Thrivent. For more information call 260-417-7911.

Trap and Skeet Shoot Jan. 25
Trap and Skeet Shoot will be held Jan. 11, 25 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road from 12:30 p.m. to closing. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.

Oodles of Noodles Family Night Fun Jan. 25
The Bluffton Parks Department wants you to bring the whole family to the City Gym Sunday, Jan. 25th, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for interesting games using pool noodles.
Afterwards enjoy a spaghetti dinner. Cost is $1 per person, $5 max per family due the day of the event. Minimum number of participants must be met by Jan.19th, so please pre-register soon by calling 824-6069.

Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme Sign ups Jan. 26
Sign ups for Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will be held Jan. 26 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $64.
Under Cynthia Lemmen’s instruction, Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will begin its second session soon!
Parents/Caregivers, bring your toddlers/preschoolers and watch them enjoy singing, musical games, as well as the use of instruments, puppets, and stories with their peers. Developmental music for young children has shown great “payoffs” in further education and lifestyle. Children 18 months and younger may attend for FREE with their older siblings). Call for registration.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.

Stuff and Fluff Program deadline is Jan. 26
The Bluffton Parks Department invites girls with either mom, grandma or any other significant female adult will enjoy the opportunity to make their own stuffed animal.
You will choose an unstuffed collectible cuddly friend, hand stuff it, wish upon a special star and insert your wish into your animal and zip it closed. Name your animal on the birth certificate as we celebrate by decorating cup cakes and making crafts.
This event is held Feb. 9, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs of City Hall.
Be sure to wear play clothes since we will also be doing valentine crafts. Cost to participate is $20 per girl. Call 824-6069 to register now through Jan 26th. List of animals include bear, dog, elephant, unicorn, lamb, cat, frog, lion, tiger, cow, pig, koala or moose.

Garage sale Jan. 29-Feb. 3 at Celina
A garage sale will be held Jan. 29 through Feb. 3 at the Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley Street, Celina to benefit the Mercer County Council on Aging.
Hours on Thursday (first day of the sale) will be until 7:30 p.m. Hours during the week will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours on Saturday and Sunday will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information call 419-586-1644.

Spike and the Bulldogs to perform at Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction and Dinner Jan. 31
The Boys and Girls Club will kick off their 2009 Operational Campaign with a dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Timber Ridge Golf Course.
Social hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and Spike and the Bulldogs will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
For more information call 824-5070.

Mystery Dinner Theatre Jan. 31
A Mystery Dinner Theatre fundraiser will be held Saturday, Jan. 31 at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Parish Hall.
Tickets are $25 each and include appetizers, dinner and theatre performance with socializing after the show. A cash bar will be available.
Hors d'oeuvres will begin at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m.
For more information or to order tickets call 260-639-3169.