What's Up! Wells County

Science Central extends hours
Each Saturday during March, April and May Science Central will remain open until 9 p.m. That is an additional four hours.
Admission is $7 for children over age three and adults. Children under age three are free. For more informatio call 260-424-2400 or log onto: www.sciencecentral.org.

Drama Club at Boys and Girls Club
March 2-May 25
The Boys and Girls Club will sponsor a Drama Club from March 2 through May 25 from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. for those age 10 through 12.
The club is located at 1410 Wayne Street. For more information call 824-1570.

Soccer at Boys and Girls Club March 3-April 30
The Boys and Girls Club will offer soccer with Aldo from March 3 to April 30.
Those in grades first through third will practice from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. Those in grades fourth through sixth will practice on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
The club is located at 1410 Wayne Street. For more information call 824-1570.

Computer Tech available March 3-April 14
Austin the geek! He is the Computer Tech every Tuesday for those ages six through nine from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club at 1410 Wayne Street, Bluffton.
For more information call 824-1570.

Smart Moves to meet every Wednesday
Smart Moves will meet every Wednesday from 4 to 5 p.m. from March 4 through April 22, 2009 at the Boys and Girls Club in Bluffton. Smart Moves is for those ages 13 to 18. For more information call 824-5070.

Smart Girls to meet every Wednesday
Smart Girls will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday from March 4 through April 22 at the Boys and Girls Club in Bluffton. Smart Girls is for those ages eight through 12. For more information call 824-5070.

Ossian Elementary PTO Carnival March 6
The Ossian Elementary PTO Carnival will be held Friday, March 6 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. There will be fun, food, games and bingo.

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.

Parks Department Sign-ups March 7
T-Ball, Baseball, Softball, Spring Gymnastics, Pee Wee Soccer and Swim Team sign up will be at the City Hall building on March 7th from 9-11am. Call the Bluffton Parks Department for more information at 824-6069.

Pancake and sausage fundraiser March 7
Little Lights Childcare Ministry will sponor a Pancake and Sausage fundraiser Saturday, March 7 from 8 to 11 a.m. at 1225 W. Washington St., Bluffton.
Dine-in, carry-out, or delivery will be available. Cost is $3 per plate.

Outlaws 4-H Club Tack and Misc. Auction and Hog Roast March 7
The Outlaws 4-H Club will sponsor a Tack and Misc. Auction and Hog Roast in conjunction with Running W Tack on Saturday March 7th. Auction starts at 6 p.m. Preview auction items and food serving will be at 5 p.m. All proceeds go to the Outlaws 4-H club.
The auction will be held at Van Wert County Fairgrounds in the Jr. Fair Building. All types of horse items will be up for auction including: Halters, Leads, Saddles, Brushes, Hoof Picks, Buckets, Pads…. Home Furnishings, Trinkets, and much much more. Something for everyone, not just horse lovers. All types of animal equipment.
The food serving will include roast pork and sandwiches, hot dogs, sloppy joe, chips, and much more.

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-Harrison Middle School.
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 Fry March 13
St. Joseph Church, Hessen Cassel, will sponsor an All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry Friday, March 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults, $6.50 for those ages six through 11. Children under age five eat free.
Available will be broasted fish and potatoes by Country Chef, coleslaw, applesauce, roll, dessert and drink. Mac and cheese can be substituted for fish. Carry outs are available. Call 260-639-3580. Proceeds go to school financial aid. For more informatin call 260-639-3352.

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.

Baked spaghetti dinner March 14
New Hope Lutheran Preschool in Ossian will sponsor an all-you-can-eat baked spaghetti dinner Saturday, March 14 from 5 to 7 p.m.
The dinner will include baked spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, desserts and drinks. A free will donation will be taken.
For more information call 260-622-7954.

Spaghetti Dinner March 14 at Bluffton
Bluffton First Church of the Nazarene, 1515 Clark Avenue, Youth Group will host a Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, March 14 from 5 to 7 p.m..
All proceeds will help the youth on a mission trip to Pontiac, Mich. this June to minister to the inner city.
Dinner includes a generous portion of spaghetti, breadstick, salad, dessert and a drink. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children, ages one through 10. Take out will be available.
For more information, please call Pastor Martin at 824-0460.

Spaghetti Fundraiser March 14 at Hoagland
Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser March 14 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hoagland Park.
Cost is $6 for adults, $30 for children and free for those age five and younger. Those purchasing a dinner will have a chance to win a WII gaming system with one year warranty. Tickets can be bought at Tiny Town Market, Aspy Tire or any board member. For more information call 260-724-7450 or 260-417-7911.

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 March 17
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.

Schlachtfest March 21
Schlachtfest 2009, sponsored by the Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor, will be held Saturday, March 21. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 7 to 8 p.m. Music for dancing until 11 p.m. Cost is $10 with dinner or $5 without dinner and $5 for children 12 or younger. It will be held at Park Edelweiss at 3355 Elmhurst Drive, Fort Wayne. For more information call Carol Mauch at 260- 459-2225.

Port-a-Pit Chicken March 21
Circle W Riders Horse Club will sponsor a Nelson's port-a-pit chicken fundraiser Saturday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lowe's parking lot in Bluffton. Cost is $5.25 for 1/2 chicken, $1 for a baked potatoe. There will also be baked goods (regular and sugar free). Tickets will be available in advance and the day of the event. For more information call Cindy Zook at 260-273-7675.

Camera Phone Scavenger Hunt March 21
Family Centered Services, Inc. will host a Camera Phone Scavenger Hunt for the downtown Safe Place Sites Saturday, March 21st from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate National Safe Place Week.
Those attending will meet at the Bluffton City Gym 128 E. Market St. All kids and friends welcome. You will be placed in groups with adult supervision. You will receive wacky clues to find downtown Safe Place Sites
Snacks and drinks will be provided on your journey.
Following the event pizza will be provided by Tyeger's Pizza.

Irish Sundae meal March 22
Members of the Dillman United Brethren Church will sponsor an Irish Sundae meal March 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The meal will feature baked potatoes with a selection of 10 toppings, sandwiches, drinks and desserts including homemade pies.
A free will donation will be accepted. All proceeds will go to the church's local, national and international missions. Dillman UB Church is located three miles west of State Road 3 and 900S in Wells County. For more information call 260-375-2779.

Mad Ants at Boys and Girls Club March 22
The Mad Ants will be at the Wells Community Boys and Girls Club Sunday, March 22 for a three on three tournament from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost is $1 per player and $4 per spectator. Spectators under age five are free. For those who pay $4 to get into the event that day they will recieve a ticket to the a Mad Ants game scheduled for April 10, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
There will be autographs, hot dogs and pop and pictures for sale. There is a limit of 15 teams. For more information call 824-5070.

IPFW Cheer Camp March 23
There will be an IPFW Cheerleading Cheer Champ Monday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wells Community Boys and Girls Club at 1410 S. Wayne Street for boys and girls kindergarten through eighth grade. Cost is $20 per child. Lunch will be served. A cheer performance will be held at 2 p.m.

Smash a Truck March 24
Smash a Truck will be held Tuesday, March 24 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Wells Community Boys and Girls Club. Donations from the event will go toward operational expenses for the club. For more information call 824-1570.

Chili supper March 25
The Boys and Girls Club of Bluffton will sponsor a chili supper Wednesday, March 25 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 12 and younger.
The supper includes chili, dessert and drink. All proceeds go to the Kid's Café. For more information call 824-5070.

Party for all kids March 26
The Boys and Girls Club will sponsor a party for all kids March 26 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $5 per person.
There will be a scavenger hunt, a dance contest, a dj, Wii tournaments, refreshments and more. For more information call 824-5070.

Port-a-Pit Chicken March 27
The Wells Community Boys and Girls Club will sponsor a Port-a-Pit Chicken sale Friday, March 27 at the WalMart parking lot in Bluffton.
Cost is $6 per half chicken. A dinner, which includes chicken, Pit-Tatoes, applesauce and drink, is $12. Additional Pit-Tatoes is $4. For more information call 824-5070.

St. Aloysius Fish Fry March 27
The St. Aloysius Fish Fry will be held Friday March 27 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The menu includes Country Chef’s all you can eat fish, scalloped potatoes or chips, coleslaw or applesauce, roll, dessert and beverage. Cost is $8.50 for adults, $4.50 for children ages six through 11 and free for those age five and younger.Carryout is $8.
St. Aloysius is located on State Road 1, immediately south of the I-469 interchange.

Family Day March 28
The Wells Community Boys and Girls Club will sponsor a Family Day Saturday, March 28 in the overflow parking lot at Life Community Center in Bluffton from There will be a $10 entry fee.
Registration from noon to 1 p.m. Show from 1 to 4 p.m. Awards are from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
Activities include food, games, moonwalk, 50/50 raffle, prizes, trophies and more. The event is sponsored by Joker 13 Cycles. For more information call 824-5070.

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.

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.