Railroad Operating Classes at Whitewater Valley RR

Railroad operating classes begin Feb. 7
The Whitewater Valley Railroad at Connersville will conduct Operating Classes for brakeman, conductor, fireman, engineer, agent and operator. The classes will be held each Saturday at 9 a.m. beginning Feb. 7 and continuing through March 28.
Classes include classroom instruction and hands-on practice in train operations, signaling and switching and an introduction to diesel and steam locomotive operation.
The Whitewater Valley Railroad is a non-profit organization operated entirely by volunteers. All volunteers are qualified only for the Whitewater Valley Railroad by attending our training school. The classes are open to the general public. A $20 donation is requested to help cover the cost of class materials.
For more information call 765-825-2054 or visit www.whitewatervalleyrr.org.

Liver and Onion supper Feb. 7
An all-you-can-eat liver and onion supper will be held Saturday, Feb. 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Petroleum United Methodist Church.
Served will be mashed potatoes, noodles, vegetable, salad, dessert, drink and of course all the liver and onions you can eat.
A free will donation will be accepted during the event.

Fireproof to be shown Feb. 7 at Zanesville
Members of Zanesville United Methodist Church will show the movie Fireproof Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. Free Admission and childcare will be provided for all ages.
From the makers of Facing the Giants, this movie will have you laughing, crying and being pulled toward the edge of your seats as you are drawn into the world of a firefighter, his wife and a marriage worth rescuing. People have said that this movie either saved their marriage or improved it.
For more information call Bonnie Blaising at 260-403-8973.

Tajci's “I Do Believe” concert Feb. 8 at St. Joe Catholic Church
Tajci's “I Do Believe” Concert (a Christian concert), will be held Sunday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bluffton at 1300 N. Main Street.
A free will donation will be accepted. Babysitting will be available during the concert. Food and fellowship will follow the concert.
During the hour and a half event, Tajci will tell her story of living in Communism, learning about the healing power of music, becoming a teenage pop music superstar and leaving it all behind to find a great purpose in life, all through beautifully arranged music supporting Tajci's expressive and powerful voice.
Tajci will perform on keyboards. She will be backed by electronic instrumentalist Mark Johnson and guest instrumentalist Eileen Bird.

Run It, Walk It for Chris Brown Feb. 8
The Three Rivers Running Company will sponsor the second annual Run it, Walk it for Chris Brown event to benefit the Chris Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 at 1 p.m.
It is a 5k run or walk where runners and walkers will predict their finish time for a complete campus course. The top five closest individuals to their own predicted time will receive awards. The overall male and female winner will each receive a free pair of Aasics running shoes.
Registration will be at IPFW Hillard Gates Sports Center at 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne beginning at 11:30 a.m. The event will start at 1 p.m. There will be food, drink and live music from 1:15 to 3 p.m.
Registration cost is $15 per person. There will be t-shirts for the first 200 registrants.
There will also be a silent auction at 11:30 a.m. at the IPFW Hilliard Gates Sports Center.
To participate make checks payable to: IP Foundation, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46806. For more information call 260-481-6647 or 260-496-8000.

Adult Valentine Luncheon Feb. 9
The Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department will be host an Adult Valentine Luncheon at Mother’s Kitchen on Monday, Feb. 9 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Tickets are now available in the City Clerk’s office in the city hall building. Cost is $6 per person.
The meal will include chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, ice tea or lemonade and red velvet cake.
We will also be playing a special bingo game for prizes. Deadline to purchase your tickets is Wednesday February 4, 2009. For more information, call 824-6069.

Valentine Banquet Feb. 9
The public is invited to attend a Valentine Banquet and Benefit Auction sponsored by Forgotten Children International (FCI).
The banquet is being held at the Wells County 4-H Community Building Monday, Feb. 9. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with a catered meal served at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy live harpist Erica Yaste and peruse the silent and public items up for auction. The cost is $12.50 per person or $25 per couple. Make your reservation today by calling Hope Missionary Church at (260) 824-1844.
FCI provides housing and clothing for children in need across the globe and the proceeds from this auction will go to further this cause.

Chess begins Feb. 10 at Huntington Library
The Huntington City Twp. Public Library invites kids in grades 6-12 to come to Chess Time with instructor Jack Oberholtzer, to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10th at the HCTPL Main Library, 200 West Market Street, Huntington.
Teens can learn to play chess, build their strategy skills, and play practice games. The program is open to everyone, and no chess experience is required. Snacks will be provided, and there is no charge to attend. Registration is a MUST – call the Main Library at 356-2900 if you’d like to participate!

Zanesville CCG Fellowship Supper Feb. 11
Fellowship Supper will be held at Zanesville Community Church of God on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. The menu includes soup, salad, brownies and ice cream. Cost is a free will donation which is the best deal in town. Call Pastor Steve Whetstone, 452-8601, or Lois Swihart, 622-4276, with any questions.

Registration begins for Story Time! at Markle Library
Pre-registration is currently underway for “On the Road to Story Time!” sessions at Huntington City-Twp. Public Library in Markle.
Weekly Story Time sessions will be offered to children ages two to seven years on Thursdays at the Markle Branch Library beginning on Feb. 12.
Story Time introduces the child to children's literature and provides a group experience for the young child, while encouraging listening skills and the development of lifelong reading interests.
Programs will include picture books, rhymes, flannelboard stories, fingerplays, songs, and puppets. Weekly Story Time themes are featured, with complementary stories, songs and activities offered each week to highlight that week's chosen theme.
This program is offered at no charge, but pre-registration is required. Parents may come to the Library or call to sign their children up for the weekly Story Time session of their choice. Call the Markle Branch at 260-758-3332. The Markle Branch Library is located at 197 E. Morse Street in Markle.

Rails to Romance tickets on sale now
The Whitewater Valley Railroad are now selling tickets for the annual Rails to Romance train to dinner.
The train will depart from Grand Central Station in downtown Connorsville Friday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. Guests will travel to Laurel where dinner will be served at the Laurel Hotel Restaurant.
Cost is $39 per person. Fare includes round trip train ticket, meal, dessert, drink, tax and tip. Reservations and meal selections are required in advance by calling 765-825-2054 or log onto: www.whitewatervalleyrr.org.

La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner Show Feb. 14
A La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner and Show will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $20 per person.
Calling all sweethearts to La Vie D’Amour Valentine Dinner Show at the CAC on Saturday, Feb. 14 beginning at 7 p.m.
Musical entertainers for the evening are Dennis and Susan Wood. Enjoy a Parisian style evening filled with music, delicious food and romantic French songs, like a dreamy stroll in Paris. Come celebrate with some of the best talent in Wells County!
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.