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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.

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.

Cookbook Club to begin meeting Jan. 20 in Ossian
If you are one who enjoys browsing through cookbooks, this group is for you.
The Ossian Library is forming a cookbook club that will meet Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m.
We will scan a few of the newest cookbooks and sample a recipe.
This introductory meeting will give members a chance to participate in the future direction of the club.
For more information call Melanie Gerber at 622-4691.