Cool stuff for you to do: What's Up!

Take reading
outdoors tonight
“Take Reading Outside” will be held tonight, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library. Jody Heaston, nature speaker and wildlife landscaping consultant, will engage in a lively pursuit of outdoor creativity. Each child will receive a free mini journal. Kids should be accompanied by an adult. Contact the library at 260-824-1612 or go online at www.wellscolibrary.org.

Ossian Town Wide Garage Sales
June 20
The fourth annual Town Wide Garage Sale and Sidewalk Sale will be held in Ossian, Saturday, June 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Receive list of garage sale locations and area map at local businesses. Ossian is located 15 miles south of Fort Wayne on Highway One. For more information log onto: www.ossianin.com.

Outdoor cooking classes June 20
The 2009 Cooking Classes and Cook-off will be held on each of the Wabash Reservoirs. Sign up for the property of your choice: J. Edward Roush, June 20; Mississinewa Lake July 11; Salamonie Lake, Aug. 1.
First place winners of each property will compete in the Oct. 24 Champion Cook-Off at J. Edward Roush Lake. The event is open to campers and one-day visitors.
The Cook-Off will be held in the same program area from 2 to 5:30 p.m. All participants/teams need to pay a $10 entrant fee per property; supply all food ingredients, cooking utensils, charcoal and start and use Dutch ovens. All foods are to be prepared on program site. Judging will take place at 6 p.m. with prizes awarded afterwards. Each property's first place team will earn a Dutch oven. Call 260-468-2127 or log onto: www.dnr.IN.gov/uwis.

Wine Tasting
fundraiser June 20
The Jay County Humane Society will sponsor a Wine Tasting event June 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bearcreek Farms in Bryant. Proceeds will help keep the local animal shelter open. Tickets are $25 for a single or $40 per couple. There will be food to compliment the wine. For those who want a full dinner consider going a little early and eating at their dining room.
Call 260-726-8596 or 800-995-1913 or Alexander@RaymondJames.com.