April brings Easter, archery, bingo and other festivities

Garage sale at Celina April 2-7
The Senior Citizen Center in Celina will sponsor a garage sale April 2 through April 7 at 217 Riley St., Celina, just north of the swimming pool. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the week, Thursdays evenings until 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. For more information call 419-586-1644.

Thursday night bingo April 2, 9, 16, 23
The South West Conservation Club, located at 5703 Bluffton Road, will sponsor a Thursday Night Bingo April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Warm-ups will begin at 6 p.m. Regular Bingo will start at 7 p.m. For more information call 260-747-4677.

Zanesville Lions Club
Easter Egg Hunt April 4
Zanesville Lions Club free Easter Egg Hunt, for children age 0-14, will be held, rain or shine, Saturday, April 4, at the Zanesville Lions Community Park at 1 p.m. Following the Hunt we will play kids games inside the building. Tickets cost 25 cents each with a prize every time. For additional information call 638-4327.

Mushroom program April 4
The Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is gearing up for the mushroom season with a program Saturday, April 4 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
The program will include an informative talk, taste of mushroom bread and a hike to scout for mushroom habitat clues. Participants will also receive a book. Cost is $10 per person. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by calling 260-468-2127.

Game & Trivia Night April 4
Tri Kappa will host a Game and Trivia night Saturday, April 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Camelot in Vera Cruz. The location is being donated by owners Don and Mary Ann Bricker.
Join friends for an evening of Wii, cards and trivia. All-you-can-eat appetizers and cash bar will be provided. Door prizes will be awarded and a silent auction of donated items will be available.
Tickets are $10 per person from a committee member or by calling Jackie Chaney at 824-5277 or Patty Makowski at 273-0359. Proceeds go to funding for charity, culture and educational needs in the community.

3-D Archery Shoot April 5, 19
The South West Conservation Club, located at 5703 Bluffton Road, will sponsor a 3-D Archery Shoot April 5 and April 19, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 260-747-4677.

Fish and tenderloin supper April 3, 17
The South West Conservation Club, located at 5703 Bluffton Road, will sponsor a fish and tenderloin supper April 3 and April 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information call 260-747-4677.

Women in Transition Series April 9, 16, 23, 30
Women's Enterprise will sponsor “Women in Transition Series” Thursday April 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Ivy Tech Coliseum Campus, 3800 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne.
Cost is $30 per class or $110 for the four class series. To register call Jo Ellen at 260-424-7977 or log onto: jpepple@womensenterprise.org.

The Dixie Melody Boys To Gospel Barn April 11
One of Gospel music’s most popular quartets, The Dixie Melody Boys, will be featured at the Gospel Barn of Bluffton Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. The Dixie Melody Boys will share their unique, four-part harmony with those attending this special event.
To obtain additional information call 260-827-0362 or visit www.gospelbarnofbluffton.com.

Trap and Skeet shoot April 12, 26
The South West Conservation Club, located at 5703 Bluffton Road, will sponsor a Trap and Skeet Shoot April 12 and 26 from 12:30 p.m. to close. For more information call 260-747-4677.

Indiana Farm Bureau Spring Family Seminar April 14
The Indiana Farm Bureau District IV Spring Family Seminar will be held April 14 at Lehman Park Pavillion at 212 Park Ave., Berne.
Registration will be held at 6 p.m. The welcome and table grace will take place at 6:30 p.m.
Helen Wittie, District IV Woman Leader will give the opening remarks and introductions. The program will be given by John and Jane Cheesewright of Vermillion County.
To reserve a spot by April 5, 2009 call Kim Barger at 260-565-3804 or email: bkbarger@adamswells.com.

Easter Bunny Express April 11
The Whitewater Valley Railroad will sponsor the Easter Bunny Express Saturday, April 11 for children and families to ride the train to Bunny Patch Sattion to visit the Easter Bunny.
Cost is $9 for ages two and older. The fare includes the round trip train ride and egg hunt for children ages eight and under.
The train will depart Connersville's Grand Central Station at 10 a.m., 12:01 p.m. and 2 p.m.
For more information call 765-825-2054 or log onto: www.whitewatervalleyrr.org.

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.

Jackson Twp. High School Alumni Banquet April 18
The annual Jackson Twp. High School Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, April 18 at Southern Wells High School. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m.
All former students, teachers and staff are welcome to attend the event. The classes of 1939, 1949 and 1959 will be honored.
For more information call Rosalie Couch at 260-694-6188 or Rita Blinn at 260-375-2395. Reservations are due by April 13, 2009.

Montpelier Lions Club Carnival April 18
Members of the Montpelier Lions Club, located at the corner of High and Jefferson Streets, will sponsor a Membership Drive Carnival Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids musts be accompanied by a parent.
There will be free games and prizes for kids. Food will also be available.

The Colorado Children’s Chorale Performs at Arts Place April 25
The Colorado Children’s Chorale will perform at Arts Place’s Portland Center at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Hall-Moser Theatre as part of the Arts Place 2008-09 Performance Series, That’s Entertainment.
Arts Place’s Portland Center is located at 131 East Walnut Street, Portland, Indiana. Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for students. Group rates are available. Tickets are available at the box office, by phone at 260-726-4809, or online at www.artsland.org.