Benefit Concert this Weekend: Don't Miss It!

Benefit Feb. 28 at Turnpointe
Ryan Hirschy will present a concert Saturday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. during a soup supper benefit at TurnPointe Community Church of the Brethren in Markle, located at 500 W. Logan St. Proceeds will go to Riverside Christian School in Lost Creek, Ky.
The soup supper will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. Ryan Hirschy will perform and will be accompanied by Brad Byerly on the keyboard during the concert. The public is welcome to attend the event. Free will donations will be taken during the evening.
Hirschy’s style of music is contemporary without losing the focus and the heart of the message of Jesus Christ.
Proceeds will go to Riverside Christian School nestled in the foot hills of the Appalachian Mountains in Eastern Kentucky. It is a Christian based school for grades kindergarten through 12.

Angel Food pickup is Feb. 28
The pickup date for February Angel Food orders is Saturday, Feb. 28. Please bring a large box and pick up your order at Sonlight Wesleyan Church between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Order forms for March will be available at that time.

Model Railroad Show & Swap Feb. 28
The Maumee Valley Rail Road Club will sponsor a Model Railroad Show & Swap Saturday, Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coliseum Bingo at 911 W. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne.
Admission is $3 for adults, $5 for families and free for children, ages 12 and under. There will be dozens of tables of model railroad bargains, at least two operating model railroad layouts and a special “Hands on Trains for Kids of all Ages” area.
For more information call 260-760-1666 or email: railcarman@verizon.net.

OUMC chicken noodle lunch March 1
Ossian United Methodist Church will have a chicken noodle lunch Sunday, March 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meal will include chicken and noodles, mash potatoes, green beans, toss salad, rolls, mixed fruit, and assorted drinks. “Pre-ticket sale” price is $7 for adults, $3.50 for children age 5 to 10 years of age, and children under 5 years are free. At the door ticket price is $8 for adults, $4 for children age 5 to 10 years of age, and children under 5 years are free. Order tickets early. Carry-out will be available. Plan to attend and tell your friends. Call the church, 622-4326, for more information.

Oil painting class starts March 4
An Adult Beginning Oil Painting Class will be held at the South Adams Senior Center, 825 Hendricks St., Berne, for a six week period beginning on Wednesday, March 4, and continuing through April 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each Wednesday morning.
Gedda Starlin will be the instructor, and the cost for the six week class is $60. All supplies will be furnished. This is open to all adults and any residential location.
Deadline to sign up is Wed, Feb. 25. We need five people to conduct the class, but will accept up to ten people, male or female. Please call the Senior Center at 260-589-8877 to sign up.

Indiana Beekeepers school Feb. 28
The Indiana Beekeepers' Association will hold its Indiana Bee School VII in Indianapolis Saturday, Feb. 28 at Southport Presbyterian Church at 7525 McFarland Blvd.
Randy Oliver, a commercial migratory beekeeper from Grass Valley, Calif. will be the keynote speaker. He writes for Bee Culture and American Bee Journal and maintains the website: www.scientificbeekeeping.com.
There will be four breakout sessions with each session having five different topics to choose from including introductory beekeeping tools and techniques as well as learning opportunities for the more advanced beekeeper.
There will be a raffle, an auction and vendor displays.
On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. The program will start at 9 a.m. and conclude at 3:30 p.m. Registration fee is $25 per person or $35 per family with lunch included. To guarantee a spot register by Feb. 20, 2009 by calling 317-485-5593 or email: jsdoty@indy.net or www.indianabeekeeper.goshen.edu.

Basket Bingo Feb. 28 at St. Joseph Church
Psi Iota Xi will sponsor a Longaberger Basket Bingo at St Joseph Catholic Church Saturday, Feb. 28. Doors open at 8:15 a.m. Tickets will be available at the door for $20. There will be an arm's length raffle for $5. Refreshments will be for sale by the Brew Ha in Ossian.
Money raised from the event will help fund college scholarships in Wells county for students majoring in speech and hearing or music and the arts.

Mt. Calvary Fish & Chicken Strips Dinner March 7
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Dr., off Bluffton Rd. in Waynedale is hosting a Fish & Chicken Strips Dinner prepared by Country Chef on Saturday, March 7, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. This “plated dinner” includes a generous serving of fish and/or chicken strips, potato wedges, applesauce or coleslaw, rolls, drinks, and a variety of desserts. Cost is $8.50 for adults, $5.50 for children 6 to 11, and free for children 5 and under. Carryout dinners also available at $8.50 each. Tickets are available at the church office, 747-4121 x0, and also at the door.

Watercolor Painting Workshop begins March 7
A Watercolor Painting Workshop will be held March 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $85 per person.
Mark Polomchak is back and taking enrollments for his newest watercolor class! Polomchak is a 1975 graduate in Fine Art at Indiana University.
His heartwarming instruction style is achieved through the simplicity and grace of his paintings of images from the serene lifestyle of the Amish. His subject matter also includes contemporary florals, abstracts, and wildlife. Call for enrollment. Price includes supplies.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.

Pancake and Whole Hog Sausage Brunch March 7
The Preble Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor an all-you-can-eat Pancake and Whole Hog Sausage Brunch Saturday, March 7 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Preble Fireman's Park Pavilion, located four miles west of Decatur on U.S. 224.
A free will donation will be taken. All proceeds will go directly to the truck loan. Bulk sausage will also be sold. For more information call 260-223-0410 or 260-547-4260.

Soup & Sandwich
Dinner, Craft &
Bake Sale March 8
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at Friedheim is having a Soup and Sandwich Dinner with a Craft and Bake Sale on Sunday, March 8, at the Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School, 11565 US Highway 27 North, Decatur.
Menu includes homemade soups and sandwiches, as well as salads and desserts. Serving will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will continue until 1 p.m. Drive-thru and carryout will also be available.

Redirecting Everyday Power Struggles March 12
Redirecting Everyday Power Struggles from Toddlers to Teenagers will be presented by Dr. Tim Jordan Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.
Many parents today experience power struggles with their children over issues such as bedtime, food, homework, morning routines and chores. Tim Jordan, M.D., will help you understand why kids misbehave, as well as how to prevent and redirect power struggles. Dr. Jordan will also discuss the role of temperament, how to run family meetings and how to not lose it!
Reservations requested, but not required. To reserve your seat, call Betsy Needler at 260-919-3145 or e-mail betsy.needler@blufftonreigonal.com

Fish and Tenderloin supper March 14 at Zanesville
Zanesville United Methodist Church will sponsor an all-you-can-eat Fish and Tenderloin Supper Saturday, March 14 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tower Life Center at 11811 N. Wayne Street.
Dan's Fish Fry will provide the fish and tenderloin. Carry-outs will be available. There will be homemade scalloped potatoes and desserts, applesauce or coleslaw, green beans and bread.
All proceeds will benefit Tri-County Ministries, Cub Scouts and ZUM Youth DCLA 2009 trip.
Cost is $8 for adults, $4.50 for children, ages six through 10 and free for children age five and under.
For more information call 260-638-4108 or 260-638-4885.

Coin and Currency Show March 15
The Old Fort Coin Club will sponsor a Coin and Currency Show Sunday, March 15, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Allen County Fairgrounds.
There will be over 50 tables of numismatic material, free parking, free admission and food available.
Directions: Take I-69 Exit 111B, go north on Lima to Carroll Road. Follow the signs to the show. For more information log onto: www.oldfortcoinclub.org.

East of Chicago fundraiser on St. Patrick’s Day
Gamma Zeta Chapter of Psi Iota Xi in Ossian is sponsoring a fundraiser at East of Chicago Pizza in Ossian. The event will be held on March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) from 5 to 8 p.m., with proceeds going to support Ossian philanthropic projects. Adult tickets, which include the pizza and salad buffet, drink, & tax, can be purchased from any Ossian Psi Ote member for $9.29, or by calling 622-7691. Tickets may also be purchased at the door, as well as orders selected from the menu.

Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau annual meeting March 17
The 33rd annual meeting of the Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Source One Solutions, 2135 Spy Run Avenue, Fort Wayne.
The cost is $15 per person. Reservations are required and may be made by calling the Women’s Bureau at 424-7977. All members and the public are invited to attend. Reservation deadline is March 13.
The business meeting agenda includes reports from the Chair of the Board of Directors and the Treasurer, consideration of an amendment to the Bylaws, the election of new board members, and the presentation of staff service recognition awards. The Woman of the Year award will be presented to two women who have provided exemplary service to the Women’s Bureau.

Hunter Education Course April 13-15
The dates for the Hunter Education Course are April 13, 14 and 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wells Community 4-H Building.
The course is offered at no charge. Instructors will be ICO Kenny Wireman, Darrell Reynolds, Mike and Jodi Pinkerton, Rich Falk, Rick Bergman and Tracy Myers.
For pre-registration and more information call 260-824-0692. Those under age 16 must be accompanied by a guardian. Attendance at all classes is required for certification.

USS Maddox Destroyer Reunion Sept. 9-13
The USS Maddox Destroyer Assoc. Reunion (DD-168, DD-622 and DD731) will be held Sept. 9 through Sept. 13, 2009 at Phoenix, Ariz.
For more information call Cliff Gillespie at 2118 Hines Road, Jennings, LA 70546 or call 337-616-8450 or email: cwgilles45@aol.com.