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Branson Trip planned
Members of the Bluffton First United Methodist Church Men's Club will sponsor a trip to Branson Oct. 30 through Nov. 2. This is a bus trip with four major shows, three nights lodging, breakfast and dinners included. Call Marvin Haiflich at 260-824-4075.

Venison Workshop Aug. 8
A Venison Workshop will be held Aug. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wells County 4-H Park in Bluffton. Cost is $10 per person.
Come and watch and listen as Purdue Extension Educators butcher and prepare the deer for participants to taste. This program has something for everyone...young, old, experienced or novice! Topics include Deer Skinning, Butchering, Packaging, Processing and Cooking Methods, Meat handling and care, and Product sampling. Registration fees will be collected at the door.Call Bill Horan at 824-6412.

Coles Concert Aug. 9
Roger and Lisa Coles will present a free concert Sunday, Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at C&C Bible Fellowship.
All ages are welcome to attend the event. Concessions will be available. C&C is located at 4383S., 150E., Berne. Call 260-589-9022.

Ice Cream Social Aug. 9
The youth at Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren, located at 4504W., 300N., will host their annual Ice Cream Social Sunday, Aug. 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Activity Center. There will be homemade ice cream, homemade pies, hot dogs, sandwiches and more. Donations will be accepted. Proceeds will go to benefit the youth ministry.

Mossburg Strings at Kehoe Aug. 9
The Mossburg Strings will perform in concert Sunday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. at Kehoe Park in Bluffton. They are known for their classical and country music. Those attending should bring their own lawn chairs and bug spray. Concessions will be available for purchase. Call 824-5222.

MDA fundraiser
Aug. 11
East of Chicago, Ossian, will be hosting this fundraising event Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. A portion of meals sold and any tips will be donated to Muscular Dystrophy Association. “Annual Stride and Ride”, funds raised will go to serve 16 families in Wells County.

4-H Fair Review Aug. 13
The 4-H Fair Review will be held Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Wells County 4-H Community Center. Meeting for 4-H Association, Council, Leaders and Volunteers to evaluate the 2009 4-H Fair. Call 824-6412.