Valentine Banquets galore!

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.

Man-to-Man to meet Feb. 9
Wells County Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer support group will meet Monday Feb. 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Wells County Center on Aging, 225 West Water St. in Bluffton.
This will be an open meeting in which attendees may bring up items pertaining to Cancer and treatment for comment and discussion and ask questions. All Prostate cancer survivors, newly diagnosed, interested parties, and significant others are welcome to attend.

Young writers' workshop Feb. 9
Huntington City-Twp. Public Library is sponsoring a young writers’ workshop for kids in grades kindergarten through third grade at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9 at the Main Library.
The workshop will focus on ideas and tips to help children create their own story and illustrations for submission to the PBS/Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest, running from now until March 16th at both HCTPL library locations.
This workshop is free and open to children in grades K-3 and their parents.
To register for the workshop, or to get more information stop by the Main Library, 200 W. Market St., Huntington, or the Markle Branch, 197 E. Morse St., Markle, or call the Children’s Department at 260-356-2900.

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.

Daddy/Daughter Dance Feb. 15
The Bluffton Parks Department’s annual Daddy Daughter Dance is Sunday, Feb. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Wells County 4-H building. Tickets are on sale now in the City Clerk Treasurer's office.
Enjoy a rocking 50’s sock hop, refreshments, door prizes, photos and treat bags! Cost is $10 per couple and $3 for each additional daughter. Escorts may be fathers or other significant adult role models.
Dress for this event is dressy or theme based. This event does sell-out, so buy your ticket early!