What's Up in Wells County

Fish and tenderloin event May 2 at
Villa North Mall
The First Church of Christ will sponsor a fish and tenderloin event Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Villa North Mall (near Subway). D&D Fish Fry will provide the fish and tenderloins.
Members of the First Church of Christ will provide baked goods for sale.
Proceeds will be used for the summer children's ministry programs. Programs are open to all Wells County children.

Author Carolyn
Morris at
Huntington Library May 4
Huntington City-Twp. Public Library welcomes local author Carolyn Morris to an author visit and book signing at 6:30 pm on Monday, May 4, 2009 at the Main Library, 200 W. Market Street, Huntington.
A Huntington resident since the age of 17, Morris will discuss the writing of her family memoir, The Journey, Dreams, and AnnaBelle, the steps she took to get it published, and the people who inspired her to write it. Based on her own experiences, and the lives of her mother and grandparents, The Journey, The Dreams, and AnnaBelle is Morris’ first book. She is currently preparing to write a sequel, based on her mother’s adventures, that she plans to title AnnaBelle.
Copies of Morris’ book will be available for purchase at the event, and the author will be happy to sign them. No purchase is required to attend, and the public is invited. For more information, contact the Library at 260-356-0824.

Dianne Ross to speak at The King's Place May 2
A healing and deliverance service for women entitled “Is God big Enough” will be held Saturday, May 2 from noon to 2 p.m. at The King's Plac at 118 W. Market Street, Blufton.
Local author M. Dianne Ross, author of “When He Heals” will speak about her autobiographical book. There will also be a time set aside for prayer.

Limberlost Nature Day May 9
Limberlost Nature Day will be held Saturday, May 9 at Geneva.
From 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. there will be a Birding for Beginners led by Morris Gevirtz of Ball State University. It will be held in the Loblolly Marsh Wetland Preserve. Learn bird identification based on flight patterns, silhouettes, behaviors and song. Use birding scopes and enjoy a tour of the marsh.
At 10:30 a.m. a Raptor Release at the Loblolly Marsh parking lot will take place by Diana Shaffer of Wildlife Resqu Haus of Yorktown.
From 11 a.m. to noon there will be a lunch break. Those attending should bring a sack lunch.
From noon to 2 p.m. Nature Programs at the Limberlost education center located in the carriage house behind the Limberlost Cabin. Watch “Close Encounters with Avians,” a program featuring Dwain Michael who shares personal stories about birds.
Cost for the day is $3 per person. Children age three and younger are free. For more information call 260-368-7428 or email: jfallcr@dnr.in.gov.

Annual Kite Day May 10
The Mid-American Windmill Museum will host their annual Kite Day May 10, 2009 at 732 S. Allen Chapel Road (CR 1000E) on the east side of Kendallville fro 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Local kite enthusiast Dr. Tom Jansen will fly all kinds of kites. Hoosier Kiteflyers will be on hand to help kids build their own FREE sled kites. Every child age 12 and younger will receive a free Personal Pan Pizza coupon.
Those attending are welcome to bring their own kits and compete for prizes.
All kites must fly for at least two minutes to be eligible for prizes. Trophies will be awarded at 3 p.m.
Snacks will be available throughout the day. A small admission fee will be charged for those over age 12. For more information call 260-347-2334 or log onto: www.midamericawindmillmuseum.com.