Mt. Calvary Fish & Chicken Strips Dinner March 7 and much, much more!

Preschooler program at Salamonie Feb. 18, 19
Enjoy learning about nature in an active way with your child or grandchild. Register them for the Otter program designed for youth ages two through five on Wednesday, Feb. 18 or Thursday, Feb. 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Center.
During the one and a half hour program, children and their parent or caregiver will enjoy activities and crafts focused around otters. No matter the weather the program is planned for both indoors and out beginning at the Salamonie Interpretive Center.
There is a $2 fee per child for the program. Property entrance fee is waived for program attendees. Participants can choose to bring their lunch to eat together after the event. For more information call 260-468-2127 or log onto: www.dnr.IN.gov/uwis.

Psi Otes Membership Drive Feb. 19
A new membership drive is being organized by the Ossian Psi Otes. Gamma Zeta Chapter. President Jill Smith invites the public to come meet its officers and members at the Brew Ha! on Feb. 19th from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Harp music will greet you as you accept a fruit smoothie to smooth your way into Psi Iota Xi with questions being answered. You are encouraged to come and learn about the Psi Iota Xi which has a rich history in Ossian since 1945. Please feel free to bring a friend whom you believe would be interested. Questions prior to the 19th can be answered by calling Carol Baker, 622-7422, or Joan Furey, 622-4903.

Free resume writing workshop Feb. 19
The Huntington City-Twp.Public Library will offer free resume writing workshops for job seekers at the Main Library, 200 West Market St., Huntington Thursday, Feb. 19. There will be two sessions available: an afternoon session at 1 p.m. and an evening session at 6:30 pm.
Topics covered will include creating different types of resumes, getting started writing a resume, writing an objective statement, marketing your experience and training, do’s and don’ts in resume writing, and an overview of resume and job search resources at the Library.
Participants should bring information on their education, training, and work experience. These workshops will be offered at no charge, and are open to the public. Registration is appreciated but not required to attend. For more information, or to sign up for these free programs, call Huntington City-Township Public Library at 260-356-0824.

Baked Potato Bar & Movie Night Feb. 20
Covenant Christian School is having a Baked Potato Bar/Movie night Friday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. The movie “Fireproof” will be shown at 7 p.m. All this for a $5 ticket for adults and $3 for students. See one of our C.C.S. students for a ticket or call the school office at 824-1203 for your reservation.
There will be a movie set-up for children ages 10 and under with supervision if you wish for your child to not watch the video. There will also be hotdogs, chips and a drink available for those who do not care for bake potatoes.

Free Chili Supper Feb. 20
Members of Southern Wells Community Church will sponsor a free Chili Supper Friday, Feb. 20 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Southern Wells High School before the Southern Wells and Blackford boys basketball game.
For more information call 765-728-2154.

Antique Arms Show Feb. 21
Conner Longrifles will present the 26th annual Antique Arms Show Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Center in Noblesville, just west of Highway 37 on Pleasant Street. Admission is $5.
For more information call Heber Cassidy at 317-773-8690.

Zanesville Lions Club fundraiser Feb. 21
Members of the Zanesville Lions Club will be waiting tables at Davis Restaurant in Markle Saturday, Feb. 21 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tips and donations will go to upkeep and expenses at the Zanesville Lions Community Park and ball diamond. For more information call 260-638-4327.

Notre Dame Football Smoker Feb. 22
Saint Joseph Hessen Cassel will sponsor the 13th annual Notre Dame Football Smoker Feb. 22, 2009 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Activity Center.
Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 or may be purchased in advance to become eligible to win a pair of tickets to a Notre Dame home game during the upcoming season.
This is a stag event with food and beverage provided. To purchase a ticket in advance call Gary at 260-639-3259 or Chuck at 260-639-3352 or stop by Nine Mile Restaurant located one and half mile south of I-469 on U.S. 27 South.

Hunter Education Course starts Feb. 23
Indiana Hunter Education course will be offered at no charge Feb. 23, 25 and 26, 2009 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the 4-H Community Building in Bluffton.
Instructors will be ICO Kenny Wireman, Darrell Reynolds, Mike and Jodi Pinkerton, Rich Falk, Rick Bergman and Tracy Myers. The sponsor is the DNR.
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.

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.

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.

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.