Saturday, Oct. 3
River Terrace Estates--Banjoman Stan; 9:30 a.m. in HC.
Sunday, Oct. 4
River Terrace Estates--Sally Fraughiger Yodlers; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
The Creative Quilters--Country Creations Quilt Shop, located half mile south of SR 224 on County Road 400W.; 6:30 pm. Casey Drudge will be presenting a lesson on “Printing with Jell-O”. Final discussions and plans for the Callithumpian Quilt Show will be on the agenda. The Clothesline block for October is “Spider’s Den” done in orange and black. Open to anyone interested in quilting.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Happy Hour Luncheon--First Presbyterian Church; noon. Anyone age 55 and older are welcome. For reservations call: 824-0767, 824-1070, 824-2724, 824-0363 or 565-3387.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Ossian library branch **special**
Ossian Branch Library is offering an evening story time for those who can’t attend during the day. For four Thursdays beginning Oct. 8, children age two through kindergarten are invited to “October Evening Storytime” from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Two and three year olds must be accompanied by an adult.
Each session will be based on a theme and will include stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Call the Ossian Branch to register at 622-4691.
You can also register online at www.wellscolibrary.org by clicking on the calendar and then clicking on Oct. 8, the date of the first program.
Each session will be based on a theme and will include stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Call the Ossian Branch to register at 622-4691.
You can also register online at www.wellscolibrary.org by clicking on the calendar and then clicking on Oct. 8, the date of the first program.
What's Up (After Street Fair 2009?)
Meadowvale Car Show planned
Meadowvale Health and Rehabilitation is planning a car show to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. It will be held on October 10th, 8 a.m. Noon is registration, 3 p.m. awards will be given. $10 per car entry. There will be entertainment and food on site. Please plan to attend this event we will have fall festival fun. More info call 824-4320. (Pd. Advt.)
Farmers Market
Corner Main and Washington Street, downtown Bluffton, Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.
Available: Apples, pears, apple cider, honey, jam, jelly, sweet corn, tomatoes, pies, cakes, cookies, decorated gourds, pumpkins, homemade breads, handcrafted cards, wood crafts. (Pd. Advt.)
Fall festival at
Winona Lake Oct. 3
The Village at Winona® will host a day of demonstrations and harvest time fun during the annual Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There will be live demonstrations of 19th century crafts including wool spinning, basket weaving, wood carving, chain saw carving and more. For more information call 574-268-9888.
Limberlost 26th Annual Antique Gas Engine Show Oct. 4
Limberlost State Historic Site will once again host the annual Antique Gas Engine Show Sunday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free!
The Antique Gas Engine Show will once again take place on the parking lot of the historic log cabin home of naturalist, filmmaker and author Gene Stratton-Porter in Geneva, Ind. Vendors selling refreshments, crafts and rummage sale items will be on hand and the site will be open for tours.
Engine show participants are not required to preregister. Gasoline is provided by the Friends of the Limberlost. Participants receive certificates awarded in such categories as largest engine, smallest engine, oldest engine, eldest exhibitor, youngest exhibitor and exhibitor who traveled the greatest distance to the Engine Show. There will be a tractor drive around Geneva to the Ceylon Covered Bridge beginning at 2 p.m. There is still room for craft and food vendors. Call 260-368-7428, e-mail limberlostSHS@dnr.IN.gov or stop by the site at 200 E. 6th St. in Geneva.
Bowman Family Reunion Oct. 4
The Bowman family reunion will be held Sunday, Oct. 4 at noon. It will be held five miles west of Monroe on 124 and one mile north.
Drinks and meat will be provided.
Church in the Woods Oct. 4
Lancaster Chapel U.M. Church will hold their annual Church in the Woods service Sudnay, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. in the east pavilion at the Wells County 4-H Park.
Worship music will be provided by Heaven's Harmony (Patty Bollheimer, Kent and Kraig Biberstein, Jamie Chism and Bill Wafford.)
A carry-in meal will follow the service. The public is welcome to attend the event. Those attending should bring their lawn chairs. Harvest bingo will be played after the meal.
Meadowvale Health and Rehabilitation is planning a car show to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. It will be held on October 10th, 8 a.m. Noon is registration, 3 p.m. awards will be given. $10 per car entry. There will be entertainment and food on site. Please plan to attend this event we will have fall festival fun. More info call 824-4320. (Pd. Advt.)
Farmers Market
Corner Main and Washington Street, downtown Bluffton, Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.
Available: Apples, pears, apple cider, honey, jam, jelly, sweet corn, tomatoes, pies, cakes, cookies, decorated gourds, pumpkins, homemade breads, handcrafted cards, wood crafts. (Pd. Advt.)
Fall festival at
Winona Lake Oct. 3
The Village at Winona® will host a day of demonstrations and harvest time fun during the annual Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There will be live demonstrations of 19th century crafts including wool spinning, basket weaving, wood carving, chain saw carving and more. For more information call 574-268-9888.
Limberlost 26th Annual Antique Gas Engine Show Oct. 4
Limberlost State Historic Site will once again host the annual Antique Gas Engine Show Sunday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free!
The Antique Gas Engine Show will once again take place on the parking lot of the historic log cabin home of naturalist, filmmaker and author Gene Stratton-Porter in Geneva, Ind. Vendors selling refreshments, crafts and rummage sale items will be on hand and the site will be open for tours.
Engine show participants are not required to preregister. Gasoline is provided by the Friends of the Limberlost. Participants receive certificates awarded in such categories as largest engine, smallest engine, oldest engine, eldest exhibitor, youngest exhibitor and exhibitor who traveled the greatest distance to the Engine Show. There will be a tractor drive around Geneva to the Ceylon Covered Bridge beginning at 2 p.m. There is still room for craft and food vendors. Call 260-368-7428, e-mail limberlostSHS@dnr.IN.gov or stop by the site at 200 E. 6th St. in Geneva.
Bowman Family Reunion Oct. 4
The Bowman family reunion will be held Sunday, Oct. 4 at noon. It will be held five miles west of Monroe on 124 and one mile north.
Drinks and meat will be provided.
Church in the Woods Oct. 4
Lancaster Chapel U.M. Church will hold their annual Church in the Woods service Sudnay, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. in the east pavilion at the Wells County 4-H Park.
Worship music will be provided by Heaven's Harmony (Patty Bollheimer, Kent and Kraig Biberstein, Jamie Chism and Bill Wafford.)
A carry-in meal will follow the service. The public is welcome to attend the event. Those attending should bring their lawn chairs. Harvest bingo will be played after the meal.
Friday, September 25, 2009
What's Up
Pumpkin Fest
Sept. 26 & 27
Myers Farm will sponsor their annual Pumpkin Fest Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 and 27 at 807W., 500N, five miles north of Portland. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Available will be pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, fall decor, Indian corn, mums, corn shocks, garage sales, halloween decor, homemade soy candles, apples and cider, free petting zoo and wagon rides. There will be an 1840 Trappers Camp in the Woods Sept. 19 and 20 only. Admission is free. For more information call 260-726-2093. (Pd. Advt.)
BHS Class of 1957 to meet Sept. 27
Members of the Bluffton High School Class of 1957 will meet for a sit and chat from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 in the Rider Lounge at the First Reformed Church at 303 W. Cherry Street, Bluffton. There is no charge, just a chance to see old friends who happen to be in town for the fair.
Sept. 26 & 27
Myers Farm will sponsor their annual Pumpkin Fest Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 and 27 at 807W., 500N, five miles north of Portland. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Available will be pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, fall decor, Indian corn, mums, corn shocks, garage sales, halloween decor, homemade soy candles, apples and cider, free petting zoo and wagon rides. There will be an 1840 Trappers Camp in the Woods Sept. 19 and 20 only. Admission is free. For more information call 260-726-2093. (Pd. Advt.)
BHS Class of 1957 to meet Sept. 27
Members of the Bluffton High School Class of 1957 will meet for a sit and chat from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 in the Rider Lounge at the First Reformed Church at 303 W. Cherry Street, Bluffton. There is no charge, just a chance to see old friends who happen to be in town for the fair.
Club Calendar
Monday, Sept. 28
Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild--9 a.m. Meet in the west parking lot of First Mennonite Church for their annual quilt shop trip. Call Neva Pharr at 589-8446 for a reservation.
Genetic Syndrome Support Group--Parkwood Church, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne; 6:30-8:30 p.m. For families and caregivers of children diagnosed with a genetic syndrom. Call 260-749-6379.
Stitches of Hope--First United Methodist Church Bluffton 325 W. Washington St.; 6-8 p.m. Members will meet to work on creating and distributing free crocheted, knitted and sewn caps for people with illness, including loss of hair. Volunteers of any skill level are welcome to attend. There is no cost to join the group. The group meets on the fourth Monday night of each month. Watch for special holiday times and events.
Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild--9 a.m. Meet in the west parking lot of First Mennonite Church for their annual quilt shop trip. Call Neva Pharr at 589-8446 for a reservation.
Genetic Syndrome Support Group--Parkwood Church, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne; 6:30-8:30 p.m. For families and caregivers of children diagnosed with a genetic syndrom. Call 260-749-6379.
Stitches of Hope--First United Methodist Church Bluffton 325 W. Washington St.; 6-8 p.m. Members will meet to work on creating and distributing free crocheted, knitted and sewn caps for people with illness, including loss of hair. Volunteers of any skill level are welcome to attend. There is no cost to join the group. The group meets on the fourth Monday night of each month. Watch for special holiday times and events.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Club News
Busy Bees
The Busy Bees met at the Corner Depot at noon for their monthly meeting. Sharon Thomas was the hostess and she presented each guest a small Chinese vase.
President Diane Enyart opened the meeting with those present saying the Pledge to the flag. Following the pledge, the devotions was given by Emojean Brown; she read John 15:1-11.
Roll call was taken by those present giving an answer for their favorite Street Fair Food.
Diane used a reading entitled September 11.
Glenna Lee reported on the Club donation to the Southern Wells “needy fund”, then she gave the treasurer’s report.
Emojean read the Thought of the Month and Diane reported on the Council meeting. A new cookie cookbook is in the making with recipes from those participating in the 4-H cookie bake.
There will be NO participation in the Wheels of Yesteryear meeting next year for the fish fry.
Diane gave each member the booklet called “Life Made Simple” a gift from Jerry Shaw.
It was noted that the volunteer day at the 4-H Pancake/Sausage Booth will be Thursday of Street Fair.
The new Extension Educator will be coming at the end of September. She is Mollie Hough.
The lesson for the day was 10 Simple Rules for a Happier Life.
The song of the month was sung, monies for the flower fund and coins were collected.
The door prize was won by Glenna Lee and the Homemaker’s Creed was used in closing.
O.D.O
The ODO Extension Homemakers club met Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Corner Depot with Sharlene Warthman as hostess.
President Joyce Hacker opened the meeting with leading the members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the Homemakers Creed. Joyce also read the thought of the month ‘I’ve learned that is impossible to teach without learning something yourself’.
Leah Teeple gave the devotions entitled ‘Letting Go’.
Roll call was answered by 11 members to ‘What is you favorite Fair Food’.
We broke for supper and enjoyed a meal of ones’ choice and a piece of pie compliments of our hostess Sharlene.
After the meal, the secretaries report was read and approved. No treasurers report in absence of our Treasurer Charlotte Gehring due to the death of her father.
Coins for friendship were collected.
Jan Anderson, Joyce Hacker and Lois Biberstein shared their experiences of their one day camp at Camp Mack.
Jan and Lois also reported on the day at the district meeting Sept. 3.
Reservations were made to attend the Fall Program Fair and Holiday Happenings by the members planning to go.
A reminder to the Club that we will be cleaning the 4-H kitchen Oct. 6 at 9 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 24, is Homemakers Day in the pancake booth at the fair. If you can help let the Extension Office know when.
You’re a Grand Old Flag was then sung by all twice.
A big thanks to Sharlene for hosting the evening and for the pie. Present were: Jan Anderson, Lois Biberstein, Eva Bowman, Sharon Cowens, Kathy Garner, Joyce Hacker, Dorothy Hunt, Edythe Kleinknight, Mary Osborn, Leah Teeple and Sharlene Warthman.
The next meeting will be Oct. 21 at Jan Anderson's at 7 p.m.
The Busy Bees met at the Corner Depot at noon for their monthly meeting. Sharon Thomas was the hostess and she presented each guest a small Chinese vase.
President Diane Enyart opened the meeting with those present saying the Pledge to the flag. Following the pledge, the devotions was given by Emojean Brown; she read John 15:1-11.
Roll call was taken by those present giving an answer for their favorite Street Fair Food.
Diane used a reading entitled September 11.
Glenna Lee reported on the Club donation to the Southern Wells “needy fund”, then she gave the treasurer’s report.
Emojean read the Thought of the Month and Diane reported on the Council meeting. A new cookie cookbook is in the making with recipes from those participating in the 4-H cookie bake.
There will be NO participation in the Wheels of Yesteryear meeting next year for the fish fry.
Diane gave each member the booklet called “Life Made Simple” a gift from Jerry Shaw.
It was noted that the volunteer day at the 4-H Pancake/Sausage Booth will be Thursday of Street Fair.
The new Extension Educator will be coming at the end of September. She is Mollie Hough.
The lesson for the day was 10 Simple Rules for a Happier Life.
The song of the month was sung, monies for the flower fund and coins were collected.
The door prize was won by Glenna Lee and the Homemaker’s Creed was used in closing.
O.D.O
The ODO Extension Homemakers club met Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Corner Depot with Sharlene Warthman as hostess.
President Joyce Hacker opened the meeting with leading the members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the Homemakers Creed. Joyce also read the thought of the month ‘I’ve learned that is impossible to teach without learning something yourself’.
Leah Teeple gave the devotions entitled ‘Letting Go’.
Roll call was answered by 11 members to ‘What is you favorite Fair Food’.
We broke for supper and enjoyed a meal of ones’ choice and a piece of pie compliments of our hostess Sharlene.
After the meal, the secretaries report was read and approved. No treasurers report in absence of our Treasurer Charlotte Gehring due to the death of her father.
Coins for friendship were collected.
Jan Anderson, Joyce Hacker and Lois Biberstein shared their experiences of their one day camp at Camp Mack.
Jan and Lois also reported on the day at the district meeting Sept. 3.
Reservations were made to attend the Fall Program Fair and Holiday Happenings by the members planning to go.
A reminder to the Club that we will be cleaning the 4-H kitchen Oct. 6 at 9 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 24, is Homemakers Day in the pancake booth at the fair. If you can help let the Extension Office know when.
You’re a Grand Old Flag was then sung by all twice.
A big thanks to Sharlene for hosting the evening and for the pie. Present were: Jan Anderson, Lois Biberstein, Eva Bowman, Sharon Cowens, Kathy Garner, Joyce Hacker, Dorothy Hunt, Edythe Kleinknight, Mary Osborn, Leah Teeple and Sharlene Warthman.
The next meeting will be Oct. 21 at Jan Anderson's at 7 p.m.
What's UP!
Huntington craft show Nov. 14
The Huntington Parks and Recreation Department is looking for vendors to join it's annual Craft Show on Nov. 14, 2009. Booths are $20 each consisting of two 8 foot tables and are placed in Heritage Hall and the 4-H Community Building at Hier's Park. Location is on a first come, first served bases so get your registration fee into the park office as soon as possible. The office is located at 1205 W. Park Dr. Huntington IN 46750. Call Matt at 260.358.2323.
James Dean Festival Sept. 25-27
The 34th annual Festival honoring James Dean is scheduled to take place during the weekend of Sept. 25 through Sept. 27 in the actors Hometown of Fairmount, Indiana.
Planned activities include a Huge Custom and Hot Rod Car Show all weekend. The Grand Parade will be held Saturday afternoon. There will be free live entertainment, carnival rides, street vendors, the always popular James Dean Look-a-Like Contest on Saturday evening, and much more!
Visitors can also see James Dean's final resting place at Park Cemetery and other locations of interest.
St. Luke Mission Feast Sept. 27
St Luke Church’s annual Mission Feast will be held Sunday, Sept. 27. Special guests will include Bill and Penny Gay who have just returned from Alaska, and Randall J Rider, president of Crossroad Children’s Home in Fort Wayne.
Several of the church members who went on a mission work trip to Kentucky this summer will review some of the highlights of their effort, and reports will also be given of the other missions supported by the church.
The regular service begins at 9 a.m. The mission presentations are scheduled for the Sunday School hour at 10:15 a.m., and the fundraiser dinner will be at the activity center at 11:30 a.m.
Dinner will feature a cookout by Todd Lotter and his crew. Brats, hot dogs, onion rings, french fries, elephant ears, and ice cream are on the menu.
St Luke Church is a non-denominational, evangelical church located seven miles east of Bluffton on Dustman Road. Call Mike Wertenberger, pastor, at 260-417-6400.
Free dinner at Life Sept. 27
Life Community Church will be serve a free dinner for the community this Sunday, Sept. 27 at 428 S. Oak Street in Bluffton.
Dinner will be served from 5 to 6 p.m. Meals can be eaten at the church or carried out. There is a limit of five carry out meals per person. For more information, please contact Life at 824-2252.
The Huntington Parks and Recreation Department is looking for vendors to join it's annual Craft Show on Nov. 14, 2009. Booths are $20 each consisting of two 8 foot tables and are placed in Heritage Hall and the 4-H Community Building at Hier's Park. Location is on a first come, first served bases so get your registration fee into the park office as soon as possible. The office is located at 1205 W. Park Dr. Huntington IN 46750. Call Matt at 260.358.2323.
James Dean Festival Sept. 25-27
The 34th annual Festival honoring James Dean is scheduled to take place during the weekend of Sept. 25 through Sept. 27 in the actors Hometown of Fairmount, Indiana.
Planned activities include a Huge Custom and Hot Rod Car Show all weekend. The Grand Parade will be held Saturday afternoon. There will be free live entertainment, carnival rides, street vendors, the always popular James Dean Look-a-Like Contest on Saturday evening, and much more!
Visitors can also see James Dean's final resting place at Park Cemetery and other locations of interest.
St. Luke Mission Feast Sept. 27
St Luke Church’s annual Mission Feast will be held Sunday, Sept. 27. Special guests will include Bill and Penny Gay who have just returned from Alaska, and Randall J Rider, president of Crossroad Children’s Home in Fort Wayne.
Several of the church members who went on a mission work trip to Kentucky this summer will review some of the highlights of their effort, and reports will also be given of the other missions supported by the church.
The regular service begins at 9 a.m. The mission presentations are scheduled for the Sunday School hour at 10:15 a.m., and the fundraiser dinner will be at the activity center at 11:30 a.m.
Dinner will feature a cookout by Todd Lotter and his crew. Brats, hot dogs, onion rings, french fries, elephant ears, and ice cream are on the menu.
St Luke Church is a non-denominational, evangelical church located seven miles east of Bluffton on Dustman Road. Call Mike Wertenberger, pastor, at 260-417-6400.
Free dinner at Life Sept. 27
Life Community Church will be serve a free dinner for the community this Sunday, Sept. 27 at 428 S. Oak Street in Bluffton.
Dinner will be served from 5 to 6 p.m. Meals can be eaten at the church or carried out. There is a limit of five carry out meals per person. For more information, please contact Life at 824-2252.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Indiana Festivals
HOOSIER STORYTELLING FESTIVAL—Sept. 24-26, Military Park and Indiana History Center, Indianapolis. Featuring national, regional and local storytellers. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 20:30 p.m., admission charged. 317-576-9848 or storytellingarts.org
FAIRMOUNT MUSEUM DAYS—Sept. 24-27, Fairmount, remembering James Dean Festival, Main St. and Playacres park at 500 South Vine St. James Dean car show, look-alike contest, parade, museum tours, entertainment, carnival, crafts and food, hours vary, free. 765-948-4555 or jamesdeanartifacts.com
CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT—Sept. 25-27, Commons park at Angola. Reenactment camps, settlers, period dance, artillery, mortars, cavalry, hours vary, free. 2260-665-7728.
CHIEF LOGANSPORT OF LIVING HISTORY—Sept. 25-27, Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds at Logansport., hours vary, admission charged. 574-735-6424 and visit-casscounty.com
MICHIANA MENNONITE RELIEF SALE—Sept. 25-26, Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen. Handmade quilts, antiques, tow auctions, ethnic foods, global and local crafts, Friday 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. 574-534-1735 or mennonitesale.org
FAIRMOUNT MUSEUM DAYS—Sept. 24-27, Fairmount, remembering James Dean Festival, Main St. and Playacres park at 500 South Vine St. James Dean car show, look-alike contest, parade, museum tours, entertainment, carnival, crafts and food, hours vary, free. 765-948-4555 or jamesdeanartifacts.com
CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT—Sept. 25-27, Commons park at Angola. Reenactment camps, settlers, period dance, artillery, mortars, cavalry, hours vary, free. 2260-665-7728.
CHIEF LOGANSPORT OF LIVING HISTORY—Sept. 25-27, Cass County 4-H Fairgrounds at Logansport., hours vary, admission charged. 574-735-6424 and visit-casscounty.com
MICHIANA MENNONITE RELIEF SALE—Sept. 25-26, Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, Goshen. Handmade quilts, antiques, tow auctions, ethnic foods, global and local crafts, Friday 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. 574-534-1735 or mennonitesale.org
Club Calendar
Thursday, Sept. 24
Loyal Neighbor's Club--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 26
River Terrace Estates--Marlene Lobsinger; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Sunday, Sept. 27
River Terrace Estates--Nick Huffman; 2:30 p.m. in AL.
Monday, Sept. 28
Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild--9 a.m. Meet in the west parking lot of First Mennonite Church for their annual quilt shop trip. The group will visit five Ohio shops. Cost is $5 for those who did not work at the Swiss Days Quilt Show. There is still room. Call Neva Pharr at 589-8446 for a reservation.
Loyal Neighbor's Club--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 26
River Terrace Estates--Marlene Lobsinger; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Sunday, Sept. 27
River Terrace Estates--Nick Huffman; 2:30 p.m. in AL.
Monday, Sept. 28
Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild--9 a.m. Meet in the west parking lot of First Mennonite Church for their annual quilt shop trip. The group will visit five Ohio shops. Cost is $5 for those who did not work at the Swiss Days Quilt Show. There is still room. Call Neva Pharr at 589-8446 for a reservation.
Area Things to See and Do
BLUFFTON
THE GOSPEL BARN
The Gospel Barn, 3550 St. Rd. 1 south, Bluffton. Doors open at 6 p.m., pre-concert at 7 p.m., featured artist at 7:30 p.m., Admission $5 adults & free to those 12 and under. Concessions. 260-827-0362 or at www.gospelbarnofbluffton.com
HOOSIER HARMONY—Saturday, Sept. 26, from Indianapolis.
BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
LAWRENCE WELK STARS GUY AND RALNA—Thursday, Sept. 24, 2 & 7:30 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m.
GAITHER HOMECOMING—Saturday, Sept. 26, 2 7 7:30 p.m., $35.
CARL HURLEY—Thusday, Oct. 1, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35.
MAN 1 BANK 0 SHOW BY PATRICK COMBS—Friday, Oct. 2, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35., comedian.
VINCE VANCE & THE VALIANTS—Saturday, Oct. 3, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $30.
MICKEY GILLEY—Friday, Oct. 23, 2 & 7:30 p.m., tickets $35 to $75.
For more information and reservations call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com
FORT WAYNE’S CIVIC THEATRE
The Civic Theatre’s 2009-1010 season has been announced and includes: Quilt American Celebration, Oct. 2-19; Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 7-22; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 5-12; The Road to Mecca, April 2-18; Studs Terkel Working, May 7-16; and Playwright Contest, June 4-13. For more information call 260-422-8641 or check out www.fwcivic.org
FW PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
POPS CONCERT—Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m., music of Billy Joel, Embassy Theatre.
MASTERWORKS CONCERT—Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m., Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4.
FAMILY CONCERT—Saturday, Nov. 24, 4 p.m., Lemony Snicket—The Composer is Dead-A-Fright Night event.
For more information call 260-456-2224 or visit www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com Tickets at 260-481-0777.
FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
Art Morph: Combining Art & Science—temporary exhibit through Jan. 3. Artwork out of recycled plastic and metal items. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org Closed July 4th.
FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
DAUGHTRY—Monday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR—Tuesday, Nov. 14, featuring the Rockettes.
GAITHER CHRISTMAS SHOW—Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 a.m.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office or by phone at 260-424-1811.
THE GOSPEL BARN
The Gospel Barn, 3550 St. Rd. 1 south, Bluffton. Doors open at 6 p.m., pre-concert at 7 p.m., featured artist at 7:30 p.m., Admission $5 adults & free to those 12 and under. Concessions. 260-827-0362 or at www.gospelbarnofbluffton.com
HOOSIER HARMONY—Saturday, Sept. 26, from Indianapolis.
BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
LAWRENCE WELK STARS GUY AND RALNA—Thursday, Sept. 24, 2 & 7:30 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m.
GAITHER HOMECOMING—Saturday, Sept. 26, 2 7 7:30 p.m., $35.
CARL HURLEY—Thusday, Oct. 1, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35.
MAN 1 BANK 0 SHOW BY PATRICK COMBS—Friday, Oct. 2, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35., comedian.
VINCE VANCE & THE VALIANTS—Saturday, Oct. 3, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $30.
MICKEY GILLEY—Friday, Oct. 23, 2 & 7:30 p.m., tickets $35 to $75.
For more information and reservations call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com
FORT WAYNE’S CIVIC THEATRE
The Civic Theatre’s 2009-1010 season has been announced and includes: Quilt American Celebration, Oct. 2-19; Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 7-22; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 5-12; The Road to Mecca, April 2-18; Studs Terkel Working, May 7-16; and Playwright Contest, June 4-13. For more information call 260-422-8641 or check out www.fwcivic.org
FW PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
POPS CONCERT—Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m., music of Billy Joel, Embassy Theatre.
MASTERWORKS CONCERT—Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m., Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4.
FAMILY CONCERT—Saturday, Nov. 24, 4 p.m., Lemony Snicket—The Composer is Dead-A-Fright Night event.
For more information call 260-456-2224 or visit www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com Tickets at 260-481-0777.
FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
Art Morph: Combining Art & Science—temporary exhibit through Jan. 3. Artwork out of recycled plastic and metal items. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org Closed July 4th.
FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
DAUGHTRY—Monday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR—Tuesday, Nov. 14, featuring the Rockettes.
GAITHER CHRISTMAS SHOW—Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 a.m.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office or by phone at 260-424-1811.
What's Up
Pain support group meets
CAPS (Combat Against Pain Support) is a free support group that meets on the second and fourth Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at C&C Bible Fellowship at 4383S., 150E., Berne.
The group is for people who suffer from all types of chronic pain conditions. For more information call 260-592-7773 or 260-589-9022.
Circle W Riders sponsors Food Drive this week
Members of the Circle W. Riders Horse Club will sponsor a food drive Sept. 22 through Sept. 25 at the Wells County 4-H Park. People are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to the north edge of the horse barn or west edge of the cattle barn at the 4-H Park. The food collected will be given to the Wells County Food Bank.
Liberty Center Music Fest & Car Show Sept. 27
The eighth annual Libert Center Music Fest and Car Show will be held Sunday, Sept. 27 at Liberty Center Park from noon to 4 p.m. There will be music, food, drawing for prizes throughout the day and fun for the kids. There will also be show cars, trucks and motorcycles to see.
A drawing will be held at the end of the day for the following prizes: First: gas grill; Second: $100; Third: $50. Show car, craft and flea market entries may register and start setting up at 11 a.m. There is still time to register by calling 260-375-2079. Cost is $10 per person.
CAPS (Combat Against Pain Support) is a free support group that meets on the second and fourth Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at C&C Bible Fellowship at 4383S., 150E., Berne.
The group is for people who suffer from all types of chronic pain conditions. For more information call 260-592-7773 or 260-589-9022.
Circle W Riders sponsors Food Drive this week
Members of the Circle W. Riders Horse Club will sponsor a food drive Sept. 22 through Sept. 25 at the Wells County 4-H Park. People are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to the north edge of the horse barn or west edge of the cattle barn at the 4-H Park. The food collected will be given to the Wells County Food Bank.
Liberty Center Music Fest & Car Show Sept. 27
The eighth annual Libert Center Music Fest and Car Show will be held Sunday, Sept. 27 at Liberty Center Park from noon to 4 p.m. There will be music, food, drawing for prizes throughout the day and fun for the kids. There will also be show cars, trucks and motorcycles to see.
A drawing will be held at the end of the day for the following prizes: First: gas grill; Second: $100; Third: $50. Show car, craft and flea market entries may register and start setting up at 11 a.m. There is still time to register by calling 260-375-2079. Cost is $10 per person.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Creative Arts Centre Events
Visit the Creative Arts Council’s Balentine Gallery at the Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre, 211 West Water Street, Bluffton, Indiana 46714. (260)-824-5222 or www.wellscocreativearts.com Find event & membership information, view exhibits, purchase tickets, take classes, or volunteer.
Hours: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays until 7 p.m. (starting Sept. 28) or by arrangement.
IN THE BALENTINE GALLERY
85TH HOOSIER SALON TOUR—including the state’s Best of Show, Sept. 12-Oct. 3.
INDIANA WILDLIFE ARTISTS ASSOCIATION—Oct. 15-Nov. 28. Free public reception on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 to 4 p.m.
SCHOOL OF BALLET
FALL CLASSES—Fall term ballet lesson begin Sept. 28. Registration welcome! Ask for a registration packet.
EVENTS.
TRAVELOGUE SERIES—Begins on Thursday< Oct. 15, 7 p.m. with Dale Johnson’s cinema “Beneath the Jungle,” $6 adults and $2 children, season tickets $20 (4 shows).
OUTDOOR PAINT OUT—Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sign in and return to ACVC terrace for show and tell.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP—Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $50, paint an autumn scene. Reservations needed.
BRAVO—Singing and choreography for youth with Susie Wood, 10 weekly lessons, begins Sept. 29, $105, requires registration.
GROUPS
CAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS—Monday, Sept. 21, 5:15 p.m.
READERS CIRCLE —Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m., meeting with Bayview Reading Club. Ruth Bradley reports on Lincoln biographies.
ARTISTS IN ACTION—Fridays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by arrangement in Studio B.
CULINARY ARTISTS—Thursday, Oct. 15, visit to Satek Winery and stop for luncheon your own, $3 registration needed, host Jeanne Ploetz.
SAVE THE DATE
November 10—Holiday centerpiece project for Food Bank.
November 15—Embassy Theater book singing with Marlyn Koons.
November 22—Asian Arts Day with Prof. Jams Yang: brush stroke, tai chi/martial arts, ehru concert.
December 4-7—Festival of Trees.
THANK-YOUS
* To 20 local artists for the Creative Works show and sale and to event manager Martha Milholland.
* To Charles A. Shepard III and Fort Wayne Museum of Art Outreach for a fine program about Hoosier art and the public for attending, especially the group of CAC founders whose interest and activity is strong in the council’s 35 years.
* To Monika Herzig, Peter Kienle, Dave Hilliker and Dave Streeter for jazz performance and all who attended.
* To Lee and Carolyn Coleman and Lynn Elliott for volunteer work at Jazz on the Patio.
*To Debbie Elkins, Vickie Hunteman and Ted Smith for installation of Hoosier art exhibit now viewable in the Balentine Gallery.
* To CAC artists in action who assisted with the backdrop for the Street Fair Float.
ART QUOTE
“You have to love dancing to stick to it. It gives you nothing back, no manuscripts to store away, no paintings to show on walls and maybe hang in museums, no poems to be printed and sold, nothing but that single fleeting moment when you feel alive. It is not for unsteady souls.”—choreographer Merce Cunningham
Activities of the Creative Arts Council are supported by memberships, sponsors and grants from funders including Arts United, a regional agency; the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency; and the National Endowment for the Arts, a national agency. “A great nation deserves great art!”
Hours: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays until 7 p.m. (starting Sept. 28) or by arrangement.
IN THE BALENTINE GALLERY
85TH HOOSIER SALON TOUR—including the state’s Best of Show, Sept. 12-Oct. 3.
INDIANA WILDLIFE ARTISTS ASSOCIATION—Oct. 15-Nov. 28. Free public reception on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 to 4 p.m.
SCHOOL OF BALLET
FALL CLASSES—Fall term ballet lesson begin Sept. 28. Registration welcome! Ask for a registration packet.
EVENTS.
TRAVELOGUE SERIES—Begins on Thursday< Oct. 15, 7 p.m. with Dale Johnson’s cinema “Beneath the Jungle,” $6 adults and $2 children, season tickets $20 (4 shows).
OUTDOOR PAINT OUT—Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sign in and return to ACVC terrace for show and tell.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP—Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $50, paint an autumn scene. Reservations needed.
BRAVO—Singing and choreography for youth with Susie Wood, 10 weekly lessons, begins Sept. 29, $105, requires registration.
GROUPS
CAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS—Monday, Sept. 21, 5:15 p.m.
READERS CIRCLE —Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m., meeting with Bayview Reading Club. Ruth Bradley reports on Lincoln biographies.
ARTISTS IN ACTION—Fridays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by arrangement in Studio B.
CULINARY ARTISTS—Thursday, Oct. 15, visit to Satek Winery and stop for luncheon your own, $3 registration needed, host Jeanne Ploetz.
SAVE THE DATE
November 10—Holiday centerpiece project for Food Bank.
November 15—Embassy Theater book singing with Marlyn Koons.
November 22—Asian Arts Day with Prof. Jams Yang: brush stroke, tai chi/martial arts, ehru concert.
December 4-7—Festival of Trees.
THANK-YOUS
* To 20 local artists for the Creative Works show and sale and to event manager Martha Milholland.
* To Charles A. Shepard III and Fort Wayne Museum of Art Outreach for a fine program about Hoosier art and the public for attending, especially the group of CAC founders whose interest and activity is strong in the council’s 35 years.
* To Monika Herzig, Peter Kienle, Dave Hilliker and Dave Streeter for jazz performance and all who attended.
* To Lee and Carolyn Coleman and Lynn Elliott for volunteer work at Jazz on the Patio.
*To Debbie Elkins, Vickie Hunteman and Ted Smith for installation of Hoosier art exhibit now viewable in the Balentine Gallery.
* To CAC artists in action who assisted with the backdrop for the Street Fair Float.
ART QUOTE
“You have to love dancing to stick to it. It gives you nothing back, no manuscripts to store away, no paintings to show on walls and maybe hang in museums, no poems to be printed and sold, nothing but that single fleeting moment when you feel alive. It is not for unsteady souls.”—choreographer Merce Cunningham
Activities of the Creative Arts Council are supported by memberships, sponsors and grants from funders including Arts United, a regional agency; the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency; and the National Endowment for the Arts, a national agency. “A great nation deserves great art!”
Club News
Thursday, Sept. 24
Loyal Neighbor's Club--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
Every Tuesday
Optimist Club — Meets each Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. at Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton.
Every Wednesday
10 a.m.-Noon — Bluffton Parks Department, City Hall on second floor. Senior Social Time. Cards, games, occasional bingo, guest speakers and crafts. Participation is free. Call Bluffton Parks and Recreation at 824-6069.
Loyal Neighbor's Club--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
Every Tuesday
Optimist Club — Meets each Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. at Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton.
Every Wednesday
10 a.m.-Noon — Bluffton Parks Department, City Hall on second floor. Senior Social Time. Cards, games, occasional bingo, guest speakers and crafts. Participation is free. Call Bluffton Parks and Recreation at 824-6069.
Club News: Kitco Lady Retirees
Members of the Kitco Lady Retirees met for lunch Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton.
Those attending were: Maxine Martin, Nancy Barton, Jean Kipfer, RoseMary Helm, Pat Turner, Alla Davis, Joyce Booker, Gloria Riveros, Barbara Wolf and Nancy Betts.
Poplar Grove
Members of Poplar Home Ec Club meet Sept. 9 at Corner Depot in Bluffton for their monthly meeting and luncheon.
President Jerry Shaw opened with the Welcome and the thought of the month entitled “I've Learned it is Impossible to Teach without Learning Something Yourself.”
Hostesses were Maxine Schenkel and Ruth Hedges. Inspirational devotions were given by Jean Sturgeon. She read a variety of inspirational quotes. Members sang the table grace.
The business meeting was opened with the Pledge to the Flag. Members sang the song of the month entitled “You're a Grand Old Flag.”
Roll call was answered by members naming their favorite fair food.
The minutes and treasurer's reports were read and approved.
Happy birthday was sung to one person. Mary Jane Park reported about the Fort Wayne District meeting. Her topic was “Do you hear what I hear?” She also gave the itinerary for the October 14th trip to Muncie. President Jerry announced that Molly Hoag is the new Wells County Home Extension Educator. Jerry also asked for volunteers for Street Fair.
Upcoming events are: Fall Program Fair Sept. 29 at the 4-H Community Building and the Frozen Food and Vegetable Sale: Sept. 22.
Mona Jean Highlen won the door prize. The meeting was closed by members reading the “Collect.”
Members present were: Gerry Claghorn, Phyllis Croy, Louise Deihl, Kate Disler, Billie Dubach, Nellie Harris, Ruth Hedges, Lela Herndon, Mona Jean Highlen, Bert Huffman, Anna Johnson, Theresa Kipfer, Patty Moser, Mary Jane Park, Ann Pfeifer, Ellen Reff, Maxine Schenkel, Vera Scott, Jerry Shaw, Jean Sturgeon and Betty Watters.
Those attending were: Maxine Martin, Nancy Barton, Jean Kipfer, RoseMary Helm, Pat Turner, Alla Davis, Joyce Booker, Gloria Riveros, Barbara Wolf and Nancy Betts.
Poplar Grove
Members of Poplar Home Ec Club meet Sept. 9 at Corner Depot in Bluffton for their monthly meeting and luncheon.
President Jerry Shaw opened with the Welcome and the thought of the month entitled “I've Learned it is Impossible to Teach without Learning Something Yourself.”
Hostesses were Maxine Schenkel and Ruth Hedges. Inspirational devotions were given by Jean Sturgeon. She read a variety of inspirational quotes. Members sang the table grace.
The business meeting was opened with the Pledge to the Flag. Members sang the song of the month entitled “You're a Grand Old Flag.”
Roll call was answered by members naming their favorite fair food.
The minutes and treasurer's reports were read and approved.
Happy birthday was sung to one person. Mary Jane Park reported about the Fort Wayne District meeting. Her topic was “Do you hear what I hear?” She also gave the itinerary for the October 14th trip to Muncie. President Jerry announced that Molly Hoag is the new Wells County Home Extension Educator. Jerry also asked for volunteers for Street Fair.
Upcoming events are: Fall Program Fair Sept. 29 at the 4-H Community Building and the Frozen Food and Vegetable Sale: Sept. 22.
Mona Jean Highlen won the door prize. The meeting was closed by members reading the “Collect.”
Members present were: Gerry Claghorn, Phyllis Croy, Louise Deihl, Kate Disler, Billie Dubach, Nellie Harris, Ruth Hedges, Lela Herndon, Mona Jean Highlen, Bert Huffman, Anna Johnson, Theresa Kipfer, Patty Moser, Mary Jane Park, Ann Pfeifer, Ellen Reff, Maxine Schenkel, Vera Scott, Jerry Shaw, Jean Sturgeon and Betty Watters.
What's Up
Women's Basketball begins
Any female who enjoys playing the game of basketball can do so each Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lancaster Elementary.
Sign up for Co-Ed Volleyball
If you enjoy the game of volleyball and would like to play in our Co-ed League, the Bluffton Parks and Recreation is now taking registration.
Those interested must be at least 18 years of age to participate. Put together your own team and call us. There is a limit of eight teams, so call soon at 824-6069. The games will be held on Monday evenings beginning November 5 for 12 weeks.
Corning Glass Works employees to meet Sept. 26
Again this year employees of the Bluffton Corning Glass Works plant will hold a reunion with a dinner at Bi-County Services at noon Saturday, Sept. 26.
Meat, soft drinks and coffee will be furnished. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish to share. No alcohol is allowed.
For more information call 260-694-6602.
No Farmer's Market this week
There will not be a Farmer's Market this week in Bluffton due to the Street Fair. The market will resume Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Ice Cream Social Sept. 27
Community Ice Cream Social will be held Sunday, Sept. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Waynedale Park. Mark your calendars and join us for this informal community gathering. Ice cream and toppings are free! Event sponsored by Nine Mile United Methodist Church.
Worship Service & picnic lunch Sept. 27
Blessing of the Animals Outdoor Worship Service and picnic lunch will be held Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 at the Waynedale Park. Join us for this special celebration. All are welcome, including leashed and caged pets. Free picnic lunches will be provided. Event sponsored by Nine Mile United Methodist Church.
Frankenmuth trip Oct. 21
The Bluffton Parks and Recreation still have seats available for the Frankenmuth. Mich. trip set for October 21. Cost is $45 per person which includes lunch.
Also, we are still accepting participants for our Fall Senior Exploration program. This is an award-winning adult program that you really don’t want to miss out on! Call us for a list ofclass topics or go to our website at: www.blufftonindiana.net.
City Wide Clean Up Oct. 3
Bluffton's City Wide Clean Up will be held Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon at 702 North Main Street.
Bluffton residents may use the dumpsters. Recyclables, hazardous waste materials, furniture, tires, televisions, carpet, construction materials and brush cannot be accepted at this site. Look for more details on the City’s Website. www.blufftonindiana.net. For more information call 824-1520.
Holiday Bazaar Nov. 7 at South Adams
The 31st Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South Adams High School. The event is sponsored by the Swiss Heritage Society.
There are still a few vendor spaces available 6’ x 10’ booth for $25 or with electricity $30. There is a two maximum 6’ x 10’ booth limit. If interested, please call Becky Nussbaum at 260-589-8866 or call Swiss Heritage Village at 260-589-8007.
Any female who enjoys playing the game of basketball can do so each Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lancaster Elementary.
Sign up for Co-Ed Volleyball
If you enjoy the game of volleyball and would like to play in our Co-ed League, the Bluffton Parks and Recreation is now taking registration.
Those interested must be at least 18 years of age to participate. Put together your own team and call us. There is a limit of eight teams, so call soon at 824-6069. The games will be held on Monday evenings beginning November 5 for 12 weeks.
Corning Glass Works employees to meet Sept. 26
Again this year employees of the Bluffton Corning Glass Works plant will hold a reunion with a dinner at Bi-County Services at noon Saturday, Sept. 26.
Meat, soft drinks and coffee will be furnished. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish to share. No alcohol is allowed.
For more information call 260-694-6602.
No Farmer's Market this week
There will not be a Farmer's Market this week in Bluffton due to the Street Fair. The market will resume Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Ice Cream Social Sept. 27
Community Ice Cream Social will be held Sunday, Sept. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Waynedale Park. Mark your calendars and join us for this informal community gathering. Ice cream and toppings are free! Event sponsored by Nine Mile United Methodist Church.
Worship Service & picnic lunch Sept. 27
Blessing of the Animals Outdoor Worship Service and picnic lunch will be held Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 at the Waynedale Park. Join us for this special celebration. All are welcome, including leashed and caged pets. Free picnic lunches will be provided. Event sponsored by Nine Mile United Methodist Church.
Frankenmuth trip Oct. 21
The Bluffton Parks and Recreation still have seats available for the Frankenmuth. Mich. trip set for October 21. Cost is $45 per person which includes lunch.
Also, we are still accepting participants for our Fall Senior Exploration program. This is an award-winning adult program that you really don’t want to miss out on! Call us for a list ofclass topics or go to our website at: www.blufftonindiana.net.
City Wide Clean Up Oct. 3
Bluffton's City Wide Clean Up will be held Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon at 702 North Main Street.
Bluffton residents may use the dumpsters. Recyclables, hazardous waste materials, furniture, tires, televisions, carpet, construction materials and brush cannot be accepted at this site. Look for more details on the City’s Website. www.blufftonindiana.net. For more information call 824-1520.
Holiday Bazaar Nov. 7 at South Adams
The 31st Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South Adams High School. The event is sponsored by the Swiss Heritage Society.
There are still a few vendor spaces available 6’ x 10’ booth for $25 or with electricity $30. There is a two maximum 6’ x 10’ booth limit. If interested, please call Becky Nussbaum at 260-589-8866 or call Swiss Heritage Village at 260-589-8007.
Friday, September 18, 2009
What's Up
Meadowvale Car Show planned
Meadowvale Health and Rehabilitation is planning a car show to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. It will be held on October 10th, 8 a.m. Noon is registration, 3 p.m. awards will be given. $10 per car entry. There will be entertainment and food on site. Please plan to attend this event we will have fall festival fun. More info call 824-4320.
Senior luncheon at Berne Sept. 23
The September Senior Luncheon will be held at the South Adams Senior Center on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at noon. It will be catered by Norm's Preble Gardens. The menu will include:meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, roll with butter, assorted pies, coffee and lemonade. Entertainment will be furnished by Doveanna (Nussbaum) Fosnaugh from Bluffton. She has been playing the piano for many years and will be performing the old songs and hymns.
September birthdays and anniversaries will be acknowledged and door prizes will be given away. The cost is $5 per person. Call the Senior Center to make your reservations at 589-8877 by Monday, Sept. 21. Anyone age 55 and older is welcome to attend. Those who need transportation for the luncheon, call 589-8877 as soon as possible to make arrangements for pick up. The Council on Aging van would pick you up for a small donation.`
Meadowvale Health and Rehabilitation is planning a car show to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. It will be held on October 10th, 8 a.m. Noon is registration, 3 p.m. awards will be given. $10 per car entry. There will be entertainment and food on site. Please plan to attend this event we will have fall festival fun. More info call 824-4320.
Senior luncheon at Berne Sept. 23
The September Senior Luncheon will be held at the South Adams Senior Center on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at noon. It will be catered by Norm's Preble Gardens. The menu will include:meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, roll with butter, assorted pies, coffee and lemonade. Entertainment will be furnished by Doveanna (Nussbaum) Fosnaugh from Bluffton. She has been playing the piano for many years and will be performing the old songs and hymns.
September birthdays and anniversaries will be acknowledged and door prizes will be given away. The cost is $5 per person. Call the Senior Center to make your reservations at 589-8877 by Monday, Sept. 21. Anyone age 55 and older is welcome to attend. Those who need transportation for the luncheon, call 589-8877 as soon as possible to make arrangements for pick up. The Council on Aging van would pick you up for a small donation.`
Club Calendar
Saturday, Sept. 19
River Terrace Estates--Ed Higgins in Healthcare; 9:30 a.m.
Wells County Genealogy Society--Wells County Historical Museum at 420 West Market St. Bluffton; 10 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 20
River Terrace Estates--Daisy Cox piano students playing in IL; 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 24
Loyal Neighbor's Club--Corner Depot; 11:30 a .m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Happy Hour Luncheon--First Presbyterian Church; noon. Anyone age 55 and older are welcome. For reservations call: 824-0767, 824-1070, 824-2724, 824-0363 or 565-3387.
River Terrace Estates--Ed Higgins in Healthcare; 9:30 a.m.
Wells County Genealogy Society--Wells County Historical Museum at 420 West Market St. Bluffton; 10 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 20
River Terrace Estates--Daisy Cox piano students playing in IL; 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 24
Loyal Neighbor's Club--Corner Depot; 11:30 a .m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Happy Hour Luncheon--First Presbyterian Church; noon. Anyone age 55 and older are welcome. For reservations call: 824-0767, 824-1070, 824-2724, 824-0363 or 565-3387.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
What's Up
Singles Embracing Life meeting listed
A singles small group and bible study meets the second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at C&C Bible Fellowship at 4383S., 150E., Berne.
The group is led by Marcia Von Gunten and Jenny Girod and is for anyone age 35-55 years old and for whatever reason, finds themselves single. For more information call 260-589-3603 or 260-724-7060.
NHS Class of 1979 looking for
classmates
The Norwell High School Class of 1979 Reunion committee is searching for the following people to contact in regards to the 30th year class reunion:
Russell Boling, Tammy Heffelfinger, Tim Hoopingarner, Karen Jackson, Ronda Keiler-Horn, Dana Krumrine, Veda McDonald-Pitman, Michele Lewandowski-Stevens, Eric Lee, Tony Miller, Jenny Schwartz, Bruce Stagner, Mike Thompson, Vicky West-Hinesley and Tammy White Anyone who has information about those mentioned can contact Tammy (McCormick) Wenning at 260-565-3847, Linda (Roller) Snider at 260-341-7136 or Kelle (Bryan) Bennett at 260-450-4641.
Warren
RoadRunners seats available
The Warren RoadRunners have seats available on the following day trips:
Nashville, IN: Friday, Sept. 11; Quilters Trip: Thursday, Sept. 17; ACD Car and WWII Museum: Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Call Colleen at 260-414-0223 for more details.
All trips will leave from the Warren Church of Christ at 302 N. Wayne Street. The Warren RoadRunners are a Warren Church of Christ ministry.
Meadowvale Car Show planned
Car Show, Meadowvale Health and Rehab Alzheimer's Fundraiser. More info call 824-4320. (9/17, 9/18, 9/23, 9/26, 9/30, 10/3, 10/7. (Pd. Advt.)
Genealogy Society to meet Sept. 19
The next Wells County Genealogy Society meeting will be Saturday, Sept. 19th at 10 a.m. at the Wells County Historical Museum at 420 West Market St. Bluffton.
After the meeting, you may stay and do some research on your own family tree. There are several resources available at the museum, including old yearbooks, genealogy magazines, old scrapbooks, plus the Genealogy Society's own library. For more information call Connie Brubaker 1-260-543-2423.
Women’s Fall
Breakfast Sept. 19
The Huntington University Women’s Fall Breakfast, sponsored by the HU Women’s Auxiliary, will be Saturday, September 19. It will be hosted by Mrs. Chris Dowden, at the HU President’s Home, 901 Ray Street, the breakfast will begin at 9 a.m. All women of the community are invited.
The program Guest Teachers to China: Customs, Courtesies, and Cuisine will feature Susan Burson, Audrey Fetters, Valerie Geer, and Nancy Peace. Each of these women has traveled with the Summer China Team that has led Teacher Instruction for Chinese Teachers of English and Summer Camps for Students in Zhuhai, China, in cooperation with the Zhuhai Education Bureau and Huntington University. T
he cost of the buffet breakfast is $5.50. Call Pat Jones at 260-359-4061 or Ruth Seilhamer 260-672-8605.
Huntington Fall Plant Sale Sept. 19
The Huntington County Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Forks of the Wabash Historical Museum at the intersection of State Roads 9 and 24 in Huntington.
Perennials and garden items will be offered for sale with the proceeds helping to fund the gardens at the Forks, Salamonie Park Gardens, childrens programs and 4-H awards.
Pumpkin Fest
Sept. 19 & 20
Myers Farm will sponsor their annual Pumpkin Fest Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 and 27 at 807W., 500N, five miles north of Portland. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
Available will be pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, fall decor, Indian corn, mums, corn shocks, garage sales, halloween decor, homemade soy candles, apples and cider, free petting zoo and wagon rides. There will be an 1840 Trappers Camp in the Woods Sept. 19 and 20 only.
Admission is free. For more information call 260-726-2093. (Pd. Advt. 9/17 & 9/24)
Doggie Douse at Splash Pad Sept. 20
The Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department invite those with dogs to take your “leashed” canine buddy and enjoy the first annual “Doggie Douse”!
For the last two hours of the Splash Pad season, Sunday, Sept. 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. we’ll waive the no pooches on the pad rule and let it “go to the dogs”! Please remember to keep your pet on a leash, under control and clean any up “accidents” immediately.
Call our office at 824-6069 for more details.
Balbec Days
Sept. 26th
Balbec Days will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 beginning at 9 a.m.
Available will be kettle cooked beans, fried cornbread, pies, sandwiches, vegetable soup, display of old farm implements and flea markets. For more information call 260-731-4042.
A singles small group and bible study meets the second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at C&C Bible Fellowship at 4383S., 150E., Berne.
The group is led by Marcia Von Gunten and Jenny Girod and is for anyone age 35-55 years old and for whatever reason, finds themselves single. For more information call 260-589-3603 or 260-724-7060.
NHS Class of 1979 looking for
classmates
The Norwell High School Class of 1979 Reunion committee is searching for the following people to contact in regards to the 30th year class reunion:
Russell Boling, Tammy Heffelfinger, Tim Hoopingarner, Karen Jackson, Ronda Keiler-Horn, Dana Krumrine, Veda McDonald-Pitman, Michele Lewandowski-Stevens, Eric Lee, Tony Miller, Jenny Schwartz, Bruce Stagner, Mike Thompson, Vicky West-Hinesley and Tammy White Anyone who has information about those mentioned can contact Tammy (McCormick) Wenning at 260-565-3847, Linda (Roller) Snider at 260-341-7136 or Kelle (Bryan) Bennett at 260-450-4641.
Warren
RoadRunners seats available
The Warren RoadRunners have seats available on the following day trips:
Nashville, IN: Friday, Sept. 11; Quilters Trip: Thursday, Sept. 17; ACD Car and WWII Museum: Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Call Colleen at 260-414-0223 for more details.
All trips will leave from the Warren Church of Christ at 302 N. Wayne Street. The Warren RoadRunners are a Warren Church of Christ ministry.
Meadowvale Car Show planned
Car Show, Meadowvale Health and Rehab Alzheimer's Fundraiser. More info call 824-4320. (9/17, 9/18, 9/23, 9/26, 9/30, 10/3, 10/7. (Pd. Advt.)
Genealogy Society to meet Sept. 19
The next Wells County Genealogy Society meeting will be Saturday, Sept. 19th at 10 a.m. at the Wells County Historical Museum at 420 West Market St. Bluffton.
After the meeting, you may stay and do some research on your own family tree. There are several resources available at the museum, including old yearbooks, genealogy magazines, old scrapbooks, plus the Genealogy Society's own library. For more information call Connie Brubaker 1-260-543-2423.
Women’s Fall
Breakfast Sept. 19
The Huntington University Women’s Fall Breakfast, sponsored by the HU Women’s Auxiliary, will be Saturday, September 19. It will be hosted by Mrs. Chris Dowden, at the HU President’s Home, 901 Ray Street, the breakfast will begin at 9 a.m. All women of the community are invited.
The program Guest Teachers to China: Customs, Courtesies, and Cuisine will feature Susan Burson, Audrey Fetters, Valerie Geer, and Nancy Peace. Each of these women has traveled with the Summer China Team that has led Teacher Instruction for Chinese Teachers of English and Summer Camps for Students in Zhuhai, China, in cooperation with the Zhuhai Education Bureau and Huntington University. T
he cost of the buffet breakfast is $5.50. Call Pat Jones at 260-359-4061 or Ruth Seilhamer 260-672-8605.
Huntington Fall Plant Sale Sept. 19
The Huntington County Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Forks of the Wabash Historical Museum at the intersection of State Roads 9 and 24 in Huntington.
Perennials and garden items will be offered for sale with the proceeds helping to fund the gardens at the Forks, Salamonie Park Gardens, childrens programs and 4-H awards.
Pumpkin Fest
Sept. 19 & 20
Myers Farm will sponsor their annual Pumpkin Fest Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 and 27 at 807W., 500N, five miles north of Portland. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
Available will be pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, fall decor, Indian corn, mums, corn shocks, garage sales, halloween decor, homemade soy candles, apples and cider, free petting zoo and wagon rides. There will be an 1840 Trappers Camp in the Woods Sept. 19 and 20 only.
Admission is free. For more information call 260-726-2093. (Pd. Advt. 9/17 & 9/24)
Doggie Douse at Splash Pad Sept. 20
The Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department invite those with dogs to take your “leashed” canine buddy and enjoy the first annual “Doggie Douse”!
For the last two hours of the Splash Pad season, Sunday, Sept. 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. we’ll waive the no pooches on the pad rule and let it “go to the dogs”! Please remember to keep your pet on a leash, under control and clean any up “accidents” immediately.
Call our office at 824-6069 for more details.
Balbec Days
Sept. 26th
Balbec Days will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 beginning at 9 a.m.
Available will be kettle cooked beans, fried cornbread, pies, sandwiches, vegetable soup, display of old farm implements and flea markets. For more information call 260-731-4042.
Club Calendar
River Terrace Estates--Ed Higgins in Healthcare; 9:30 a.m.
Wells County Genealogy Society--Wells County Historical Museum at 420 West Market St. Bluffton; 10 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 20
River Terrace Estates--Daisy Cox piano students playing in IL; 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Happy Hour Luncheon--First Presbyterian Church; noon. Anyone age 55 and older are welcome. For reservations call: 824-0767, 824-1070, 824-2724, 824-0363 or 565-3387.
Every Tuesday
Optimist Club — Meets each Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. at Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Start practicing for college entrance exams at library website
Students facing college entrance exams can find help preparing for the SATs and ACTs on the Wells County Public Library website. The powerful Learn-A-Test database offers full-length practice tests that mirror the official SAT and ACT exams. An interactive course series reinforces the same math, critical reading and writing skills as the official tests. Students can even target essay writing skills.
The Learn-A-Test online practice exam site is a free service provided by the library through an easy-to-use link on the home website. It is private and can be used at home or at the library. Take the test as often as needed, check your answers and compare your scores.
To use Learn-A-Test, log onto the library website at www.wellscolibrary.org and click the tab marked “Databases”. Scroll down the page and click on “Learn-A-Test”. To register, all you need is a valid library card number.
For more information on Learn-A-Test or to apply for a valid library card, stop by the Wells County Public Library.
The Learn-A-Test online practice exam site is a free service provided by the library through an easy-to-use link on the home website. It is private and can be used at home or at the library. Take the test as often as needed, check your answers and compare your scores.
To use Learn-A-Test, log onto the library website at www.wellscolibrary.org and click the tab marked “Databases”. Scroll down the page and click on “Learn-A-Test”. To register, all you need is a valid library card number.
For more information on Learn-A-Test or to apply for a valid library card, stop by the Wells County Public Library.
What's Up
Nashville Bus Trip Oct. 3
The Insurance Women's Association of Fort Wayne will host a bus trip to Nashville/Brown County Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.
The bus will depart from the office of Wells Fargo Insurance, 1721 Magnavox Way, at 7 a.m. and return at approximately 10 p.m. that evening. A continental breakfast and light evening snack is included in the $45 per person cost. Deadline for reservations is Sept. 1, 2009.
The group is a not-for-profit member association of the National Association of Insurance Women (International). For more information call 260-969-1918.
Gently Used Sale and Bake Sale
Sept. 18 & 19
St. Paul's Ladies Aid at St. Paul (Preble) Lutheran Church will sponsor a Gently Used Sale and Bake and Noodle Sale Friday, Sept. 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p .m. and Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon at the corner of 750N and 450W. Cookbooks will be available. There will be a $2 bag sale on Saturday.
Beneath the Layers Exhibit at Arts Place Sept.18
Beneath the Layers, works by Terre Haute artist Crystal Vicars, will be on display in the Hugh N. Ronald Gallery at Arts Place’s Portland Center from Sept. 18 through Nov. 8, 2009. The facility is located at 131 East Walnut Street in Portland, Indiana. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. A reception to welcome the artist will take place on Friday, Sept. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. Vicars holds a Master of Fine Arts in Painting with Highest Distinction from Indiana State University. “To me, painting is a spiritual event. The space between painter and canvas is natural, supernatural, and spiritual. I delight in the evolution of process, and my current body of work addresses ones inner self, connecting with outside world… My paintings explore life’s mystery.”
Fall bazaar and bake sale Sept. 19
The Insurance Women's Assocation of Fort Wayne will host a Fall Bazaar and Bake Sale Saturday, Sept. 19 at the American Legion Post 47 at 6424 Saint Joe Road in Fort Wayne from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will feature many arts and crafts vendors and more. For more information call Candy Jacobs at 260-435-4147 or emaiil: candy_jacobs@wellsfargois.com.
Farmer's Market this week
A Farmer's Market will be held Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon at the corner of Main and Washington Streets in downtown Bluffton.
Available this week are: green beans, red beets, carrots, peppers (red and yellow), tomatoes (red and yellow), heirlooms, eggplants, squash (all kinds), cucumbers, onions, garlic, peaches, plums, necturines, Honey Crisp apples, several other kinds of apples, homemade cookies, pies, cakes, cinnamon bread, whole wheat bread, other assorted breads, eggs, jams, jellies, wood crafts, doll clothes, dog beds, handcrafted all occasion cards, invitations, gourds, decorated gourds, perennials, cider.
New vendors welcome. $5 per spot. For more information call 260-824-6412. (Pd. Advt.)
Women of the Word Conference Sept. 19
The third annual Women of the Word Conference will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Wells Community 4-H Building in Bluffton. Registration begins at 8 a.m.
The conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lunch provided. Cost is $8 per person. There will also be door prizes given away.
Tickets can be purchased at Education Plus or by calling 824-5581. For more information call 824-2388 or 820-0344.
Alpacas at Science Central Sept. 19
Visit an alpaca at Science Central Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. The alpacas are from Windswept Farms. For more information call 260-424-2400 or log onto: www.sciencecentral.org.
City Wide Clean Up Oct. 3
Bluffton's City Wide Clean Up will be held Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon at 702 North Main Street.
Bluffton residents may use the dumpsters. Recyclables, hazardous waste materials, furniture, tires, televisions, carpet, construction materials and brush cannot be accepted at this site. Look for more details on the City’s Website. www.blufftonindiana.net. For more information call 824-1520.
Breast Cancer Walk Oct. 3
Thousands of women and men across Northeast Indiana will unite in their fight against breast cancer during the American Cancer Society’s 2009 annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at 9 a.m. at Headwaters Park East.
Making Strides is a noncompetitive walk supporting the American Cancer Society’s unique mission to help people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; help people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight.
Registration for the 5K noncompetitive walk begins at 8 a.m. The walk begins at 9 a.m. at Headwaters Park East. Donations will be collected at the walk or can be made online by visiting www.cancer.org/stridesonline. For more information about the Fort Wayne Making Strides event, call 260. 471.3911 or visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline.
Hunter's Education Course Oct. 5-7
IDNR will sponsor a Hunter Education Course will be offered for free Oct. 5-7 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Ouabache State Park Lake Lodge.Instructors will be ICO Kenny Wireman, Darrell Reynolds, Mike and Jodi Pinkerton, Rich Falk, Rick Bargman, Tracy Myers and Brad VanCamp.For pre-registration call 260-824-0926. For more information call 260-824-0692.Those under age 16 must be accompanied by a guardian. Attendance for all classes is required for certification.
Dionne Warwick coming to
Van Wert Nov. 10
The Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio is excited to bring superstar recording artist, Dionne Warwick to Van Wert. She will be performing Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit the website at www.npacvw.org, call 419-238-6722 or stop in at the NPAC at 10700 SR 118 S., Van Wert between noon and 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.
The Insurance Women's Association of Fort Wayne will host a bus trip to Nashville/Brown County Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.
The bus will depart from the office of Wells Fargo Insurance, 1721 Magnavox Way, at 7 a.m. and return at approximately 10 p.m. that evening. A continental breakfast and light evening snack is included in the $45 per person cost. Deadline for reservations is Sept. 1, 2009.
The group is a not-for-profit member association of the National Association of Insurance Women (International). For more information call 260-969-1918.
Gently Used Sale and Bake Sale
Sept. 18 & 19
St. Paul's Ladies Aid at St. Paul (Preble) Lutheran Church will sponsor a Gently Used Sale and Bake and Noodle Sale Friday, Sept. 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p .m. and Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon at the corner of 750N and 450W. Cookbooks will be available. There will be a $2 bag sale on Saturday.
Beneath the Layers Exhibit at Arts Place Sept.18
Beneath the Layers, works by Terre Haute artist Crystal Vicars, will be on display in the Hugh N. Ronald Gallery at Arts Place’s Portland Center from Sept. 18 through Nov. 8, 2009. The facility is located at 131 East Walnut Street in Portland, Indiana. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. A reception to welcome the artist will take place on Friday, Sept. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. Vicars holds a Master of Fine Arts in Painting with Highest Distinction from Indiana State University. “To me, painting is a spiritual event. The space between painter and canvas is natural, supernatural, and spiritual. I delight in the evolution of process, and my current body of work addresses ones inner self, connecting with outside world… My paintings explore life’s mystery.”
Fall bazaar and bake sale Sept. 19
The Insurance Women's Assocation of Fort Wayne will host a Fall Bazaar and Bake Sale Saturday, Sept. 19 at the American Legion Post 47 at 6424 Saint Joe Road in Fort Wayne from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will feature many arts and crafts vendors and more. For more information call Candy Jacobs at 260-435-4147 or emaiil: candy_jacobs@wellsfargois.com.
Farmer's Market this week
A Farmer's Market will be held Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon at the corner of Main and Washington Streets in downtown Bluffton.
Available this week are: green beans, red beets, carrots, peppers (red and yellow), tomatoes (red and yellow), heirlooms, eggplants, squash (all kinds), cucumbers, onions, garlic, peaches, plums, necturines, Honey Crisp apples, several other kinds of apples, homemade cookies, pies, cakes, cinnamon bread, whole wheat bread, other assorted breads, eggs, jams, jellies, wood crafts, doll clothes, dog beds, handcrafted all occasion cards, invitations, gourds, decorated gourds, perennials, cider.
New vendors welcome. $5 per spot. For more information call 260-824-6412. (Pd. Advt.)
Women of the Word Conference Sept. 19
The third annual Women of the Word Conference will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Wells Community 4-H Building in Bluffton. Registration begins at 8 a.m.
The conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lunch provided. Cost is $8 per person. There will also be door prizes given away.
Tickets can be purchased at Education Plus or by calling 824-5581. For more information call 824-2388 or 820-0344.
Alpacas at Science Central Sept. 19
Visit an alpaca at Science Central Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. The alpacas are from Windswept Farms. For more information call 260-424-2400 or log onto: www.sciencecentral.org.
City Wide Clean Up Oct. 3
Bluffton's City Wide Clean Up will be held Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon at 702 North Main Street.
Bluffton residents may use the dumpsters. Recyclables, hazardous waste materials, furniture, tires, televisions, carpet, construction materials and brush cannot be accepted at this site. Look for more details on the City’s Website. www.blufftonindiana.net. For more information call 824-1520.
Breast Cancer Walk Oct. 3
Thousands of women and men across Northeast Indiana will unite in their fight against breast cancer during the American Cancer Society’s 2009 annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at 9 a.m. at Headwaters Park East.
Making Strides is a noncompetitive walk supporting the American Cancer Society’s unique mission to help people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; help people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight.
Registration for the 5K noncompetitive walk begins at 8 a.m. The walk begins at 9 a.m. at Headwaters Park East. Donations will be collected at the walk or can be made online by visiting www.cancer.org/stridesonline. For more information about the Fort Wayne Making Strides event, call 260. 471.3911 or visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline.
Hunter's Education Course Oct. 5-7
IDNR will sponsor a Hunter Education Course will be offered for free Oct. 5-7 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Ouabache State Park Lake Lodge.Instructors will be ICO Kenny Wireman, Darrell Reynolds, Mike and Jodi Pinkerton, Rich Falk, Rick Bargman, Tracy Myers and Brad VanCamp.For pre-registration call 260-824-0926. For more information call 260-824-0692.Those under age 16 must be accompanied by a guardian. Attendance for all classes is required for certification.
Dionne Warwick coming to
Van Wert Nov. 10
The Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio is excited to bring superstar recording artist, Dionne Warwick to Van Wert. She will be performing Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit the website at www.npacvw.org, call 419-238-6722 or stop in at the NPAC at 10700 SR 118 S., Van Wert between noon and 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.
Club Calendar
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Kitco Retirees--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19
River Terrace Estates--Ed Higgins in Healthcare; 9:30 a.m.
Wells County Genealogy Society--Wells County Historical Museum at 420 West Market St. Bluffton; 10 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 20
River Terrace Estates--Daisy Cox piano students playing in IL; 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Happy Hour Luncheon--First Presbyterian Church; noon. Anyone age 55 and older are welcome. For reservations call: 824-0767, 824-1070, 824-2724, 824-
Kitco Retirees--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19
River Terrace Estates--Ed Higgins in Healthcare; 9:30 a.m.
Wells County Genealogy Society--Wells County Historical Museum at 420 West Market St. Bluffton; 10 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 20
River Terrace Estates--Daisy Cox piano students playing in IL; 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Happy Hour Luncheon--First Presbyterian Church; noon. Anyone age 55 and older are welcome. For reservations call: 824-0767, 824-1070, 824-2724, 824-
Area Things to See and Do
FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
RASCAL FLATTS & DARIOUS RUCKER—Tuesday, Sept. 18, 8 p.m., tickets $51.75 & $67. 1-800-745-3000.
JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL—Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 19 & 20, Appleseed Park by Coliseum parking lot, free festival but $4 to park.
DAUGHTRY—Monday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR—Tuesday, Nov. 14, featuring the Rockettes.
GAITHER CHRISTMAS SHOW—Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 a.m.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office or by phone at 260-424-1811.
FW’S EMBASSY THEATRE EVENTS
AWAKE & ALIVE TOUR—Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. (Skillet, Hawk Nelson, Decyfer Down & The Letter Black). $22.75 & $27.75 (credit card fees may apply) and tickets $5 more day of show.
LORD OF THE DANCE—Thursday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., (Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance), tickets starting at $27 go on sale on Sept. 11th
‘MENOPAUSE’—Wednesday, Jan. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., the musical, tickets $41.75 and $47.75.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.
FORT WAYNE ARTLINK EVENTS
THE LAKE—Exhibit viewable through Sept. 29 Hallway Gallery features student photography from juniors and seniors at IPFW. Monday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.; noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Artlink is located at 437 East Berry St., Fort Wayne. www.artlinkfw.com
FORT WAYNE MUSEUM OF ART TROLLEY TOUR
Tour 13 art galleries in Fort Wayne on Thursday, Sept. 24, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., catch the trolley at the FWMA. For a reservation call 260-422-6467.
FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S ZOO
Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 11th. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for those 2 to 14, $10 for seniors over 60 and free to those 1 and under. Family passes are $85. More information at www.kidszoo.org
FORT WAYNE
MICHAEL JOHNS AT VERA BRADLEY CENTER
American Idol finalist Michael Johns at Vera Bradley Distribution Center, Friday, Oct. 2, for National Breast Cancer Awareness “Tickled Pink,” $75, 260-207-5198.
FORT WAYNE DOLL & BEAR SHOW & SALE
FW Doll & Bear Show & Sale, Sunday, Sept. 27, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., The Lantern, 4420 Ardmore Ave., Fort Wayne, $3 admission, all related items to collecting and selling.
WABASH
HONEYWELL CENTER
MERLE HAGGARD—Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m., (rescheduled from July 16), $49 & $59.
DAVID PHELPS—Saturday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Information at 260-563-1102 or at www.honeywellcenter.org
VAN WERT, OHIO
NISWONGER ARTS CENTER ENTERTAINMENT,
FIREFALL, PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE & POCO—Saturday, Sept.. 19, no ticket prices tol
RASCAL FLATTS & DARIOUS RUCKER—Tuesday, Sept. 18, 8 p.m., tickets $51.75 & $67. 1-800-745-3000.
JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL—Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 19 & 20, Appleseed Park by Coliseum parking lot, free festival but $4 to park.
DAUGHTRY—Monday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR—Tuesday, Nov. 14, featuring the Rockettes.
GAITHER CHRISTMAS SHOW—Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 a.m.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office or by phone at 260-424-1811.
FW’S EMBASSY THEATRE EVENTS
AWAKE & ALIVE TOUR—Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. (Skillet, Hawk Nelson, Decyfer Down & The Letter Black). $22.75 & $27.75 (credit card fees may apply) and tickets $5 more day of show.
LORD OF THE DANCE—Thursday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., (Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance), tickets starting at $27 go on sale on Sept. 11th
‘MENOPAUSE’—Wednesday, Jan. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., the musical, tickets $41.75 and $47.75.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.
FORT WAYNE ARTLINK EVENTS
THE LAKE—Exhibit viewable through Sept. 29 Hallway Gallery features student photography from juniors and seniors at IPFW. Monday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.; noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Artlink is located at 437 East Berry St., Fort Wayne. www.artlinkfw.com
FORT WAYNE MUSEUM OF ART TROLLEY TOUR
Tour 13 art galleries in Fort Wayne on Thursday, Sept. 24, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., catch the trolley at the FWMA. For a reservation call 260-422-6467.
FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S ZOO
Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 11th. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for those 2 to 14, $10 for seniors over 60 and free to those 1 and under. Family passes are $85. More information at www.kidszoo.org
FORT WAYNE
MICHAEL JOHNS AT VERA BRADLEY CENTER
American Idol finalist Michael Johns at Vera Bradley Distribution Center, Friday, Oct. 2, for National Breast Cancer Awareness “Tickled Pink,” $75, 260-207-5198.
FORT WAYNE DOLL & BEAR SHOW & SALE
FW Doll & Bear Show & Sale, Sunday, Sept. 27, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., The Lantern, 4420 Ardmore Ave., Fort Wayne, $3 admission, all related items to collecting and selling.
WABASH
HONEYWELL CENTER
MERLE HAGGARD—Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m., (rescheduled from July 16), $49 & $59.
DAVID PHELPS—Saturday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Information at 260-563-1102 or at www.honeywellcenter.org
VAN WERT, OHIO
NISWONGER ARTS CENTER ENTERTAINMENT,
FIREFALL, PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE & POCO—Saturday, Sept.. 19, no ticket prices tol
Volunteers needed for fall festival at Ouabache SP
Volunteers are needed to assist with Ouabache State Park’s Fall Festival Weekend, Oct. 30-31.
Ouabache’s Fall Festival is an opportunity for families to enjoy the weather and participate in a variety of events in a safe environment. Individuals are needed to help make the pot luck soup, decorate Campview Shelter, and assist with games during the Fall Festival Fair. Other volunteer opportunities also exist.
Anyone, age 16 or older may volunteer. Volunteers will be provided a free evening meal and will be presented with a certificate of thanks afterward. Letters documenting volunteer time will be provided for individuals requesting one for work or school purposes.
To volunteer, contact the park's interpretive naturalist at (260) 824-0926 between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., or e-mail OuabacheInterp@dnr.IN.gov.
Ouabache State Park is at 4930 E. State Road 201, Bluffton, 46714.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Club Calendar
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Kitco Retirees--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19
River Terrace Estates--Ed Higgins in Healthcare; 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 20
River Terrace Estates--Daisy Cox piano students playing in IL; 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Happy Hour Luncheon--First Presbyterian Church; noon. Anyone age 55 and older are welcome. For reservations call: 824-0767, 824-1070, 824-2724, 824-0363 or 565-3387.
Every Thursday
Overcomers Outreach — South Wayne United Methodist Church, 3500 S. Wayne Ave.;7-8 p.m. 260-745-2933.
TOPS — First United Methodist Church; 6:30 weigh-in. 7 p.m. meeting.
Kitco Retirees--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19
River Terrace Estates--Ed Higgins in Healthcare; 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 20
River Terrace Estates--Daisy Cox piano students playing in IL; 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Happy Hour Luncheon--First Presbyterian Church; noon. Anyone age 55 and older are welcome. For reservations call: 824-0767, 824-1070, 824-2724, 824-0363 or 565-3387.
Every Thursday
Overcomers Outreach — South Wayne United Methodist Church, 3500 S. Wayne Ave.;7-8 p.m. 260-745-2933.
TOPS — First United Methodist Church; 6:30 weigh-in. 7 p.m. meeting.
BHE Rewards Night tonight
The Bluffton-Harrison Elementary School PTO will host a Rewards Night at Wendy's Restaurant in Bluffton Sept. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. The public is invited to dine in or go through the Driive-Thru.The PTO will receive 10 percent of the proceeeds.
What's Up
Senior Citizen Fall Fest Sept. 14-17
The 2009 Salamonie Senior Fall Fest will be held Sept. 14-17 in the Modern Campground, Lost Bridge West. This four-day event is designed for mature adults.
Events includee Fly Tying instruction, Open Sew, Sunset Cruises, fishing, flower crafts, decorative pumpkin craft, fireside chats and more.
A $2 program fee entitles visitors to a program pass to use for the week's events. Those who wish to take the Sunset Cruise will be asked for a $5 donation to help offset costs.
For more information call 260-468-2127 or log onto: www.dnr.IN.gov/uwis.
A Parent’s
Roundtable Sept. 24
A parent-led discussion group will highlight the adoption journey and answer questions about their experience as adoptive parents Sept. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Room 90 at The Chapel located at 2505 W. Hamilton Road, Fort Wayne. A question and answer session will follow. This is a free event hosted by Hope to Orphans. No childcare provided.
For more info or to register go online to: www.argroupfw.com or contact Anna Bogdon @ 260-704-0829.
FWMA director to discuss Indiana’s Hoosier Salon art
Charles A. Shepard III, the Executive Director of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be the guest speaker for the Creative Arts Council on Thursday, Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m., discussing “Back Home Again in Indiana: A Look at the Hoosier State’s Most Notable Artists.”
The free presentation will be in the Balentine Gallery at the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre where the paintings from the Hoosier Salon’s 85th Tour are now hung. In addition four locally owned historic paintings by Hoosier Impressionists, now owed by Bluffton High School, will be on exhibit for the evening.
Bill Cline will open the program by singing the Indiana state song—Back Home Again in Indiana.
The exhibit will be viewable free of charge through Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The 2009 Salamonie Senior Fall Fest will be held Sept. 14-17 in the Modern Campground, Lost Bridge West. This four-day event is designed for mature adults.
Events includee Fly Tying instruction, Open Sew, Sunset Cruises, fishing, flower crafts, decorative pumpkin craft, fireside chats and more.
A $2 program fee entitles visitors to a program pass to use for the week's events. Those who wish to take the Sunset Cruise will be asked for a $5 donation to help offset costs.
For more information call 260-468-2127 or log onto: www.dnr.IN.gov/uwis.
A Parent’s
Roundtable Sept. 24
A parent-led discussion group will highlight the adoption journey and answer questions about their experience as adoptive parents Sept. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Room 90 at The Chapel located at 2505 W. Hamilton Road, Fort Wayne. A question and answer session will follow. This is a free event hosted by Hope to Orphans. No childcare provided.
For more info or to register go online to: www.argroupfw.com or contact Anna Bogdon @ 260-704-0829.
FWMA director to discuss Indiana’s Hoosier Salon art
Charles A. Shepard III, the Executive Director of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, will be the guest speaker for the Creative Arts Council on Thursday, Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m., discussing “Back Home Again in Indiana: A Look at the Hoosier State’s Most Notable Artists.”
The free presentation will be in the Balentine Gallery at the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre where the paintings from the Hoosier Salon’s 85th Tour are now hung. In addition four locally owned historic paintings by Hoosier Impressionists, now owed by Bluffton High School, will be on exhibit for the evening.
Bill Cline will open the program by singing the Indiana state song—Back Home Again in Indiana.
The exhibit will be viewable free of charge through Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Monday, September 14, 2009
What's Up!
Muzzle Loading Shoot Sept. 12-20
The National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association's National Championship Shoot will be held in Friendship Sept. 12-20.
There will be black powder shooting competitions, Early American crafts and classes, living history demonstrations, museum displays and lectures, period music, youth activities and vendors. Admission is charged. Call 1-800-745-1493 or nmlra@nmlra.org or www.nmlra.org.
Senior Exploration Fall 2009
The Bluffton Parks Department has partnered with the First United Methodist Church to offer a 6-week program designed for adults who are interested in continued learning. Senior Exploration will be every Monday starting Sept 28 through Nov 2. There is a one-time fee of $10 that will cover all classes due with registration by Sept 24th . We will allow registration at the door, but please understand that your first choice class may be full. Call 260-824-6069.
Senior Citizen Fall Fest Sept. 14-17
The 2009 Salamonie Senior Fall Fest will be held Sept. 14-17 in the Modern Campground, Lost Bridge West. This four-day event is designed for mature adults.
Events includee Fly Tying instruction, Open Sew, Sunset Cruises, fishing, flower crafts, decorative pumpkin craft, fireside chats and more. A $2 program fee entitles visitors to a program pass to use for the week's events. Those who wish to take the Sunset Cruise will be asked for a $5 donation to help offset costs. Call 260-468-2127 or log onto: www.dnr.IN.gov/uwis.
Community Choir rehearsals Tonight
Rehearsals for the eighth annual community sacred choral concert, A Celebration of Faith and Joy, will begin tonight, Sept. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church at 202 W. Cherry Street in Bluffton. For more information call 824-5077.
The National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association's National Championship Shoot will be held in Friendship Sept. 12-20.
There will be black powder shooting competitions, Early American crafts and classes, living history demonstrations, museum displays and lectures, period music, youth activities and vendors. Admission is charged. Call 1-800-745-1493 or nmlra@nmlra.org or www.nmlra.org.
Senior Exploration Fall 2009
The Bluffton Parks Department has partnered with the First United Methodist Church to offer a 6-week program designed for adults who are interested in continued learning. Senior Exploration will be every Monday starting Sept 28 through Nov 2. There is a one-time fee of $10 that will cover all classes due with registration by Sept 24th . We will allow registration at the door, but please understand that your first choice class may be full. Call 260-824-6069.
Senior Citizen Fall Fest Sept. 14-17
The 2009 Salamonie Senior Fall Fest will be held Sept. 14-17 in the Modern Campground, Lost Bridge West. This four-day event is designed for mature adults.
Events includee Fly Tying instruction, Open Sew, Sunset Cruises, fishing, flower crafts, decorative pumpkin craft, fireside chats and more. A $2 program fee entitles visitors to a program pass to use for the week's events. Those who wish to take the Sunset Cruise will be asked for a $5 donation to help offset costs. Call 260-468-2127 or log onto: www.dnr.IN.gov/uwis.
Community Choir rehearsals Tonight
Rehearsals for the eighth annual community sacred choral concert, A Celebration of Faith and Joy, will begin tonight, Sept. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church at 202 W. Cherry Street in Bluffton. For more information call 824-5077.
Club Calendar
Monday, Sept. 14
ADHD/ADD Support Group--Parkwood Church, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 260-456-7752.
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Business Meeting; 7:30 p.m.
Widowed to Widowed--Corner Depot; 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Chester Nightclubbers--home of Lola Grimm; noon.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Kitco Retirees--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19
River Terrace Estates--Ed Higgins in Healthcare; 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 20
River Terrace Estates--Daisy Cox piano students playing in IL; 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Happy Hour Luncheon--First Presbyterian Church; noon. Anyone age 55 and older are welcome. For reservations call: 824-0767, 824-1070, 824-2724, 824-0363 or 565-3387.
Every Tuesday
Optimist Club — Meets each Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. at Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton.
Every Wednesday
10 a.m.-Noon — Bluffton Parks Department, City Hall on second floor. Senior Social Time. Cards, games, occasional bingo, guest speakers and crafts. Participation is free. For information, call Bluffton Parks and Recreation at 824-6069.
The Kiwanis of Greater Bluffton Club meets at noon every Wednesday at TimberRidge Golf Course for lunch and a brief meeting. For more information call Jon Brown at 824-4095.
ADHD/ADD Support Group--Parkwood Church, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 260-456-7752.
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Business Meeting; 7:30 p.m.
Widowed to Widowed--Corner Depot; 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Chester Nightclubbers--home of Lola Grimm; noon.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Kitco Retirees--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19
River Terrace Estates--Ed Higgins in Healthcare; 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 20
River Terrace Estates--Daisy Cox piano students playing in IL; 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Happy Hour Luncheon--First Presbyterian Church; noon. Anyone age 55 and older are welcome. For reservations call: 824-0767, 824-1070, 824-2724, 824-0363 or 565-3387.
Every Tuesday
Optimist Club — Meets each Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. at Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton.
Every Wednesday
10 a.m.-Noon — Bluffton Parks Department, City Hall on second floor. Senior Social Time. Cards, games, occasional bingo, guest speakers and crafts. Participation is free. For information, call Bluffton Parks and Recreation at 824-6069.
The Kiwanis of Greater Bluffton Club meets at noon every Wednesday at TimberRidge Golf Course for lunch and a brief meeting. For more information call Jon Brown at 824-4095.
DNR to present "Living with Urban Wildlife" seminars
Seen a coyote in your neighborhood and wonder if you’re safe? Are white-tailed deer, beaver, or raccoons becoming a problem on your suburban property?
If so, make note that the Department of Natural Resources will offer the seminar "Living with Urban Wildlife" at three locations around Indiana during October. Attendees will learn the facts about various aspects of wildlife management, including relevant laws, basic biology, and methods to control wildlife damage from animals such as those listed above, as well as geese, coyotes and others.
"Wildlife is a valuable asset and can add a sense of tranquility in a busy neighborhood;" said Shannon Winks, DNR urban wildlife biologist, who is running the seminars, "however, if not kept in check, wildlife can invade homes, eat valuable plantings, and leave behind a mess.”
"In this free workshop, suggestions for preventing conflicts with wildlife will be covered. We will also discuss various gadgets on the market and talk about what works and what doesn’t."
All seminars run from 6 to 8 p.m. Landowners, managers of corporate campuses or golf courses, as well as park employees and the general public are invited.
The first seminar is Oct. 8 at the Main Library Auditorium in Bloomington, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. No registration is required.
On Oct.14, the seminar will be offered at the Allen County Extension Service Office on the campus of IUPU-Fort Wayne, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. Space is limited. Call (260) 481-6826, option 3, to reserve a seat.
On Oct. 22, the seminar will be presented at the Clarksville Middle School, 101 Ettles Lane, Clarksville. Registration by calling (812) 283-5313 is required.
For further information, contact Winks, (812) 334-1137, swinks@dnr.IN.gov.
Friday, September 11, 2009
What's Up
Lions Club offers free vision screening for children Sept. 12
The Ossian Lions Club will sponsor a free vision screening for children ages two through five will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at 123 S. Jefferson Street, Ossian Saturday, Sept. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The screening will determine eye problems which can only be detected by photo-analysis. Photographs will be read by Indiana University eye specialists. If problems are detected, parents will be informed and the child will be referred to a local specialist for treatment.
Jakes Conservation Field Day Sept. 12
The Adams Wells Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host a Porter Wagoner Jakes Conservation Field Day Saturday, Sept. 12 form 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Adams County 4-H Fairgrounds.
There will be supervised, hands-on outdoor activities for the kids.
For more information call Dion Jordan at 260-724-9096 or 260-701-9096.
Randy Long in
concert Sept. 13
Gospel singer Randy Long will perform a free gospel concert in honor of Grandparents Day Sunday, Sept. 13 at 2:00 p.m. at Swiss Village in Berne in the auditorium. All grandparents are welcome to bring their families to enjoy this musical experience.
Please plan to arrive early because seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Swiss Village is located at 1350 W. Main Street in Berne.Call (260) 589-3173.
Bob Flowers Benefit Sept 13
A community benefit for Bob Flowers will be held Sunday, Sept. 13 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Wells County Community Cneter at the 4-H Park in Bluffton. He is at home recovering from two recent brain surgeries and blood clots in his legs.
There will be a hog roast with a $5 donation, a live auction starting at 1 p.m., raffles, games and a live dj. There will also be cornhole competitions, hillbilly golf and a washer toss.
Several nice prizes have been donated by Wells and Adams County businesses for the auction.
The Ossian Lions Club will sponsor a free vision screening for children ages two through five will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at 123 S. Jefferson Street, Ossian Saturday, Sept. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The screening will determine eye problems which can only be detected by photo-analysis. Photographs will be read by Indiana University eye specialists. If problems are detected, parents will be informed and the child will be referred to a local specialist for treatment.
Jakes Conservation Field Day Sept. 12
The Adams Wells Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host a Porter Wagoner Jakes Conservation Field Day Saturday, Sept. 12 form 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Adams County 4-H Fairgrounds.
There will be supervised, hands-on outdoor activities for the kids.
For more information call Dion Jordan at 260-724-9096 or 260-701-9096.
Randy Long in
concert Sept. 13
Gospel singer Randy Long will perform a free gospel concert in honor of Grandparents Day Sunday, Sept. 13 at 2:00 p.m. at Swiss Village in Berne in the auditorium. All grandparents are welcome to bring their families to enjoy this musical experience.
Please plan to arrive early because seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Swiss Village is located at 1350 W. Main Street in Berne.Call (260) 589-3173.
Bob Flowers Benefit Sept 13
A community benefit for Bob Flowers will be held Sunday, Sept. 13 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Wells County Community Cneter at the 4-H Park in Bluffton. He is at home recovering from two recent brain surgeries and blood clots in his legs.
There will be a hog roast with a $5 donation, a live auction starting at 1 p.m., raffles, games and a live dj. There will also be cornhole competitions, hillbilly golf and a washer toss.
Several nice prizes have been donated by Wells and Adams County businesses for the auction.
What's Up
Main Street Jazz to Perform Sept. 12
The Berne Rotary club is pleased to sponsor the Main Street Jazz Band for a Concert in the Park on September 12 at 6:30 p.m. Invite your family and friends for an enjoyable evening in Berne’s Lehman Park. Be sure to bring your chairs.
Master Gardener's Plant Sale Sept. 12
The Wells County Master Gardener's will sponsor a fall plant sale Saturday, Sept. 12 during the Farmer's Market at the corner of Main and Washington Streets in Bluffton beginning at 8 a.m. There will be a nice selection of plants and garden items for sale.Master Gardeners and interns will be available to answer questions pertaining to gardening.
Proceeds from the sale will benefit ongoing projects such as the Cook-Williamson Memorial Iris Garden and the Master Gardener/Farm Bureau Flower Show during the 4-H Fair.
The Berne Rotary club is pleased to sponsor the Main Street Jazz Band for a Concert in the Park on September 12 at 6:30 p.m. Invite your family and friends for an enjoyable evening in Berne’s Lehman Park. Be sure to bring your chairs.
Master Gardener's Plant Sale Sept. 12
The Wells County Master Gardener's will sponsor a fall plant sale Saturday, Sept. 12 during the Farmer's Market at the corner of Main and Washington Streets in Bluffton beginning at 8 a.m. There will be a nice selection of plants and garden items for sale.Master Gardeners and interns will be available to answer questions pertaining to gardening.
Proceeds from the sale will benefit ongoing projects such as the Cook-Williamson Memorial Iris Garden and the Master Gardener/Farm Bureau Flower Show during the 4-H Fair.
Club Calendar
Saturday, Sept. 12
Korean War Veterans Assn., IN Chapter--American Legion Post 82, 3501 Harris Road, Fort Wayne; 7 a.m. social hour, 9 a.m. meeting.
River Terrace Estates--Ed Higgins; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Sunday, Sept. 13
River Terrace Estates--John Mark Yoder and family singing; 2:30 p.m. in AL
Monday, Sept. 14
ADHD/ADD Support Group--Parkwood Church, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 260-456-7752.
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Business Meeting; 7:30 p.m.
Widowed to Widowed--Corner Depot; 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Kitco Retirees--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6:30 p.m.
Korean War Veterans Assn., IN Chapter--American Legion Post 82, 3501 Harris Road, Fort Wayne; 7 a.m. social hour, 9 a.m. meeting.
River Terrace Estates--Ed Higgins; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Sunday, Sept. 13
River Terrace Estates--John Mark Yoder and family singing; 2:30 p.m. in AL
Monday, Sept. 14
ADHD/ADD Support Group--Parkwood Church, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 260-456-7752.
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Business Meeting; 7:30 p.m.
Widowed to Widowed--Corner Depot; 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Kitco Retirees--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6:30 p.m.
Start practicing for college entrance exams @ library website
Students facing college entrance exams can find help preparing for the SATs and ACTs on the Wells County Public Library website. The powerful Learn-A-Test database offers full-length practice tests that mirror the official SAT and ACT exams. An interactive course series reinforces the same math, critical reading and writing skills as the official tests. Students can even target essay writing skills.
The Learn-A-Test online practice exam site is a free service provided by the library through an easy-to-use link on the home website. It is private and can be used at home or at the library. Take the test as often as needed, check your answers and compare your scores.
To use Learn-A-Test, log onto the library website at www.wellscolibrary.org and click the tab marked “Databases”. Scroll down the page and click on “Learn-A-Test”. To register, all you need is a valid library card number.
For more information on Learn-A-Test or to apply for a valid library card, stop by the Wells County Public Library.
The Learn-A-Test online practice exam site is a free service provided by the library through an easy-to-use link on the home website. It is private and can be used at home or at the library. Take the test as often as needed, check your answers and compare your scores.
To use Learn-A-Test, log onto the library website at www.wellscolibrary.org and click the tab marked “Databases”. Scroll down the page and click on “Learn-A-Test”. To register, all you need is a valid library card number.
For more information on Learn-A-Test or to apply for a valid library card, stop by the Wells County Public Library.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Wells Co. Council on Aging
225 W. Water St., Bluffton
260-824-1070
Office Hours Monday through Friday are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wells on Wheels (WOW) Hours of operation are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to noon. Call 824-4WOW or 824-4969.
Monday through Friday
11:30 a.m. — Nutrition Program at Capri II Sponsored by Aging & In-Home Services of NE Indiana. Those age 60 and over are free will donation. Under age 60 meals are $5.25. Menus available at Council on Aging. Contact the Nutrition Site 24 hours in advance between 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 824-2260.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.—Pathways, Wells County Senior Citizen Activities Guide may be picked up at the Wells County Council on Aging, 225 W. Water Street. This will also be available at the Senior Citizen Expo May 7th.
Friday, Sept. 11
9 a.m.-2 p.m.—Foot Clinic by Toni Mowery, LPN. Includes foot soak, foot inspection, nail and callous care and lotion massage for $22. Call 824-1070 to make an appointment.
1-4:30 p.m.—Pool: 8 Ball at Christian Care Retirement Community. Participation is free. 565-3000.
1-4:30 p.m.—Cards: All kinds at Christian Care Retirement Community. Participation is free. Call Marcia Meyer at 565-3000.
Monday, Sept. 14
4-5 p.m.—Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting at Wells County Council on Aging, 225 W. Water St., Bluffton.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
10 a.m.-Noon—Bluffton Parks Department, City Hall on second floor. Senior Social Time. Cards, games, occasional bingo, guest speakers and crafts. Participation is free. 824-6069.
260-824-1070
Office Hours Monday through Friday are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wells on Wheels (WOW) Hours of operation are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to noon. Call 824-4WOW or 824-4969.
Monday through Friday
11:30 a.m. — Nutrition Program at Capri II Sponsored by Aging & In-Home Services of NE Indiana. Those age 60 and over are free will donation. Under age 60 meals are $5.25. Menus available at Council on Aging. Contact the Nutrition Site 24 hours in advance between 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 824-2260.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.—Pathways, Wells County Senior Citizen Activities Guide may be picked up at the Wells County Council on Aging, 225 W. Water Street. This will also be available at the Senior Citizen Expo May 7th.
Friday, Sept. 11
9 a.m.-2 p.m.—Foot Clinic by Toni Mowery, LPN. Includes foot soak, foot inspection, nail and callous care and lotion massage for $22. Call 824-1070 to make an appointment.
1-4:30 p.m.—Pool: 8 Ball at Christian Care Retirement Community. Participation is free. 565-3000.
1-4:30 p.m.—Cards: All kinds at Christian Care Retirement Community. Participation is free. Call Marcia Meyer at 565-3000.
Monday, Sept. 14
4-5 p.m.—Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting at Wells County Council on Aging, 225 W. Water St., Bluffton.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
10 a.m.-Noon—Bluffton Parks Department, City Hall on second floor. Senior Social Time. Cards, games, occasional bingo, guest speakers and crafts. Participation is free. 824-6069.
What's Up!
Farmer's Market
Farmer's Market is held each Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the corner of Main and Washington Streets, downtown Bluffton. Available will be: sweet corn, green beans, red beets, peppers (sweet and hot), tomatoes (red and yellow), cucumbers, eggplant, pumpkins, squash (all kinds), peaches, apples, pears, plums, necterines, cookies, pies, cakes, cinnamon bread, whoe wheat bread, other assorted breads, eggs, jams, jellies, wood crafts, doll clothes, handcrafted cards and perennials, gourds. New vendors welcome. $5 per spot. (Pd Advt.)
My Lost Tribe Band at Brew Ha! Sept. 10
The band, My Lost Tribe, will play at the Brew Ha! during Ossian Days Thursday, Sept. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. They will play soft rock accoustic set with cover and original songs. Band members are Anthony Krick, Alex Mendez and chris Reilly. For more information call 260-402-7995
Farmer's Market is held each Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the corner of Main and Washington Streets, downtown Bluffton. Available will be: sweet corn, green beans, red beets, peppers (sweet and hot), tomatoes (red and yellow), cucumbers, eggplant, pumpkins, squash (all kinds), peaches, apples, pears, plums, necterines, cookies, pies, cakes, cinnamon bread, whoe wheat bread, other assorted breads, eggs, jams, jellies, wood crafts, doll clothes, handcrafted cards and perennials, gourds. New vendors welcome. $5 per spot. (Pd Advt.)
My Lost Tribe Band at Brew Ha! Sept. 10
The band, My Lost Tribe, will play at the Brew Ha! during Ossian Days Thursday, Sept. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. They will play soft rock accoustic set with cover and original songs. Band members are Anthony Krick, Alex Mendez and chris Reilly. For more information call 260-402-7995
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
National Neighborhood Day Chili Cook-Off
Celebrate National Neighborhood Day Sunday, September 13th from 4:00 - 6:00
p.m. at Kehoe Park with the Bluffton Parks & Recreation Department, Mayor
Ted Ellis and the Bluffton Police and Fire Departments. Pictured here
preparing for all the fun is Mayor Ellis, Police Chief Tammy Schaffer,
Assistant Park Superintendent Brandy Fiechter and Fire Chief Bob Plummer.
Enjoy socializing with your community neighbors while feasting on freshly
grilled hot dogs by the police and fire departments. There will also be
delicious homemade cookies from the Southern Wells HS home economics class.
The Parks Department will provide chips, pretzels and drinks.
Adding a little more to this year's fun is our 1st annual Chili Cook-off. Do
you have a favorite recipe you'd like to share? Call the park office at
824-6069 and register to participate in the contest. There is no cost to
enter and there is a cash prize for the winner (based on the number of
participants). We'll even share these delicious concoctions with your
"neighbors" so they can add a little spice to those yummy hot dogs!
To kick-off the celebration, Magician and Illusionist Jim Barron will
perform from 4:14 - 5:15 p.m. Jim will mesmerize you with his many unique
and fun tricks. Following his performance will be local entertainment by
Suzie Q's Studio. Also as part of the fun, try your hands (and feet) at the
outdoor electronic playground system.NEOS! This game system will challenge
you both physically and mentally while truly entertaining you! The Parks
Department would love to add this to their plethora of play equipment, so
let us know what you think.
All of this fun in one place and it's all FREE!
Friday, September 4, 2009
What's Up
Ossian Cub Scout Roundup Sept. 10
Cub Scout Pack 3152, sponsored by the Ossian Volunteer Fireman, invites all boys from first to fifth grade to its annual Round Up at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10 in the cafeteria at Ossian Elementary School, 213 S. Jefferson Street. The meeting is held so boys and their parents can find out more about Cub Scouting.
Those attending will will meet the den leaders and other parents and scouts to receive information on registration. Boys can be registered that night as Cub Scouts.
For more information callAnthony Ulfig at 622-6085 to learn more about the Round Up, or visit www.awac.org.
Bluffton Cub Scout Roundup Sept. 10
Cub Scout Pack 3149, sponsored by the Bluffton-Harrison Elementary PTO, invites all boys from first to fifth grade to its annual Round Up at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10 at Bluffton-Harrison Elementary School, 1100 E Spring Street. During the meeting boys and their parents can find out more about Cub Scouting.
The boys and their parents will meet the den leaders and other parents and scouts and will receive information on registration. Boys can be registered that night as Cub Scouts.
For more information call Steve Higgins at 273-2711 to learn more about the Round Up, or visit www.awac.org.
AAUW Used Book Sale Sept. 11-13
American Association of University Women Used Book Sale will be held at Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center across from the Rave Theater between Cold Stone Creamery and Payless store! Sale is Friday, Sept. 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission fee opening night is $5 for access to best selection. Free admission Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 13, from noon to 5 p.m. Thousands of books with pricing of $2 per hardback, $1 per paperback, and 50 cents for children/youth books will be available.
We are accepting quality used books donations until Thursday, Sept. 10th. Contact Linda Myers at 260-637-7098 or lindadaintymyers@gmail.com for more information.
All proceeds benefit women in education locally, nationally and internationally.
Oktoberfest Sept.
11-13 in Hoagland
Oktoberfest will be held Sept. 11-13 at Hoagland. Admission is free. Location is 12 miles south of Fort Wayne at the Hoagland Park and Pavillion.
Band performing include Squeezebox with Ted Lange on Friday from 7 to 11 p.m.; Squeezebox and Barvarian Brass Saturday from 3 to 11 p.m.; and Melody Magic and Bavarian Brass on Sunday from 12:30 to 7:30 p.m.
There will be a moon walk for kids Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Campers welcome. For more information call 260-639-3062 or 260-639-3067.
Art Fest Ossian
Sept. 11
Art Fest Ossian will be held Friday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Ossian Furniture Showroom.
Local artists will have their work on display beginning Friday, September 11 through Saturday September 12, at 4 p.m. The event is free to the public. Interested artists should contact Joel Fremion for booth space. at joelfremion@yahoo.com or 260-622-7760.
Cub Scout Pack 3152, sponsored by the Ossian Volunteer Fireman, invites all boys from first to fifth grade to its annual Round Up at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10 in the cafeteria at Ossian Elementary School, 213 S. Jefferson Street. The meeting is held so boys and their parents can find out more about Cub Scouting.
Those attending will will meet the den leaders and other parents and scouts to receive information on registration. Boys can be registered that night as Cub Scouts.
For more information callAnthony Ulfig at 622-6085 to learn more about the Round Up, or visit www.awac.org.
Bluffton Cub Scout Roundup Sept. 10
Cub Scout Pack 3149, sponsored by the Bluffton-Harrison Elementary PTO, invites all boys from first to fifth grade to its annual Round Up at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10 at Bluffton-Harrison Elementary School, 1100 E Spring Street. During the meeting boys and their parents can find out more about Cub Scouting.
The boys and their parents will meet the den leaders and other parents and scouts and will receive information on registration. Boys can be registered that night as Cub Scouts.
For more information call Steve Higgins at 273-2711 to learn more about the Round Up, or visit www.awac.org.
AAUW Used Book Sale Sept. 11-13
American Association of University Women Used Book Sale will be held at Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center across from the Rave Theater between Cold Stone Creamery and Payless store! Sale is Friday, Sept. 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission fee opening night is $5 for access to best selection. Free admission Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 13, from noon to 5 p.m. Thousands of books with pricing of $2 per hardback, $1 per paperback, and 50 cents for children/youth books will be available.
We are accepting quality used books donations until Thursday, Sept. 10th. Contact Linda Myers at 260-637-7098 or lindadaintymyers@gmail.com for more information.
All proceeds benefit women in education locally, nationally and internationally.
Oktoberfest Sept.
11-13 in Hoagland
Oktoberfest will be held Sept. 11-13 at Hoagland. Admission is free. Location is 12 miles south of Fort Wayne at the Hoagland Park and Pavillion.
Band performing include Squeezebox with Ted Lange on Friday from 7 to 11 p.m.; Squeezebox and Barvarian Brass Saturday from 3 to 11 p.m.; and Melody Magic and Bavarian Brass on Sunday from 12:30 to 7:30 p.m.
There will be a moon walk for kids Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Campers welcome. For more information call 260-639-3062 or 260-639-3067.
Art Fest Ossian
Sept. 11
Art Fest Ossian will be held Friday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Ossian Furniture Showroom.
Local artists will have their work on display beginning Friday, September 11 through Saturday September 12, at 4 p.m. The event is free to the public. Interested artists should contact Joel Fremion for booth space. at joelfremion@yahoo.com or 260-622-7760.
Club Calendar
Saturday, Sept. 5
River Terrace Estates--Marlene Lobsiger playing piano and singing; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Sunday, Sept. 6
River Terrace Estates--Life Church Services; 1 p.m. in IL.
Tuesday, Sept. 8
Homemaker's Club--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
Past Noble Grand Club--Corner Depot; 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Six Mile Church Women United--at the church; 6:30 p.m. Potluck.
Poplar Grove Club--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
The Bluffton Garden Club--Wells Co 4-H Community Center; 9 a.m. Master Gardener Pat Wall will present the program “Creating Garden Art.” Minimal fee to participate in creating your own.
Saturday, Sept. 12
Korean War Veterans Assn., IN Chapter--American Legion Post 82, 3501 Harris Road, Fort Wayne; 7 a.m. social hour, 9 a.m. meeting.
Every Tuesday
Optimist Club — Meets each Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. at Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton.
Every Wednesday
10 a.m.-Noon — Bluffton Parks Department, City Hall on second floor. Senior Social Time. Cards, games, occasional bingo, guest speakers and crafts. Participation is free. For information, call Bluffton Parks and Recreation at 824-6069.
The Kiwanis of Greater Bluffton Club meets at noon every Wednesday at TimberRidge Golf Course for lunch and a brief meeting. For more information call Jon Brown at 824-4095.
Every Thursday
Overcomers Outreach — South Wayne United Methodist Church, 3500 S. Wayne Ave.;7-8 p.m. 260-745-2933.
TOPS — First United Methodist Church; 6:30 weigh-in. 7 p.m. meeting.
River Terrace Estates--Marlene Lobsiger playing piano and singing; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Sunday, Sept. 6
River Terrace Estates--Life Church Services; 1 p.m. in IL.
Tuesday, Sept. 8
Homemaker's Club--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
Past Noble Grand Club--Corner Depot; 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Six Mile Church Women United--at the church; 6:30 p.m. Potluck.
Poplar Grove Club--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
The Bluffton Garden Club--Wells Co 4-H Community Center; 9 a.m. Master Gardener Pat Wall will present the program “Creating Garden Art.” Minimal fee to participate in creating your own.
Saturday, Sept. 12
Korean War Veterans Assn., IN Chapter--American Legion Post 82, 3501 Harris Road, Fort Wayne; 7 a.m. social hour, 9 a.m. meeting.
Every Tuesday
Optimist Club — Meets each Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. at Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton.
Every Wednesday
10 a.m.-Noon — Bluffton Parks Department, City Hall on second floor. Senior Social Time. Cards, games, occasional bingo, guest speakers and crafts. Participation is free. For information, call Bluffton Parks and Recreation at 824-6069.
The Kiwanis of Greater Bluffton Club meets at noon every Wednesday at TimberRidge Golf Course for lunch and a brief meeting. For more information call Jon Brown at 824-4095.
Every Thursday
Overcomers Outreach — South Wayne United Methodist Church, 3500 S. Wayne Ave.;7-8 p.m. 260-745-2933.
TOPS — First United Methodist Church; 6:30 weigh-in. 7 p.m. meeting.
Parks department events
With Street Fair and the cooler weather approaching, Bluffton Parks Department reminds you that the Splash Pad will be shut down for the winter as of Monday, September 21st. So get out and enjoy the last few days of it. As we approach these final days, we’d like to close down our summer with a “splash of fun” for our furry friends. We invite you to take your “leashed” canine buddy and enjoy our first annual “Doggie Douse”! For the last 2 hours of the Splash Pad season, (Sunday, September 20th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.) we’ll waive the no pooches on the pad rule and let it “go to the dogs”! Please remember to keep your pet on a leash, under control and clean any up “accidents” immediately.
On Sunday, September 13th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Kehoe Park, we will celebrate National Neighborhood Day. Join us there for FREE food and entertainment. We will feature local talent and Jim Barron Comedian, Magician and Illusionist. Mr. Barron will perform from 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. We will also be featuring a large “electronic outdoor game system”. This interactive attraction is called “NEOS”. You will be working a lot more than just your thumbs playing this game! You will also get a fun workout! The kids (all ages) will want one of these for their backyard! The Bluffton Police and Fire Departments will be grilling and serving hot dogs. We will also have homemade cookies from the Southern Wells Home Ec class as well as chips and drinks. New this year will be a “CHILI COOK-OFF CONTEST”. Call and register with our office by September 10th to enter your favorite recipe. We’ll judge on site and share with all who attend the event. Cash prizes will be awarded based on the number of entries. There is no cost to enter. Call our office at 824-6069 for more details.
If you enjoy the game of volleyball and would like to play in our Coed League, we are now taking registration. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate. Put together your own team and call us. There is a limit of 8 teams, so call soon. The games will be held on Monday evenings beginning November 5th for 12 weeks.
We still have seats available for our Frankenmuth Michigan trip set for October 21st. Cost is $45.00 per person which includes lunch. Also, we are still accepting participants for our Fall Senior Exploration program. This is an award-winning adult program that you really don’t want to miss out on! Call us for a list of class topics or go to our website at: HYPERLINK "http://www.blufftonindiana.net" www.blufftonindiana.net
On Sunday, September 13th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Kehoe Park, we will celebrate National Neighborhood Day. Join us there for FREE food and entertainment. We will feature local talent and Jim Barron Comedian, Magician and Illusionist. Mr. Barron will perform from 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. We will also be featuring a large “electronic outdoor game system”. This interactive attraction is called “NEOS”. You will be working a lot more than just your thumbs playing this game! You will also get a fun workout! The kids (all ages) will want one of these for their backyard! The Bluffton Police and Fire Departments will be grilling and serving hot dogs. We will also have homemade cookies from the Southern Wells Home Ec class as well as chips and drinks. New this year will be a “CHILI COOK-OFF CONTEST”. Call and register with our office by September 10th to enter your favorite recipe. We’ll judge on site and share with all who attend the event. Cash prizes will be awarded based on the number of entries. There is no cost to enter. Call our office at 824-6069 for more details.
If you enjoy the game of volleyball and would like to play in our Coed League, we are now taking registration. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate. Put together your own team and call us. There is a limit of 8 teams, so call soon. The games will be held on Monday evenings beginning November 5th for 12 weeks.
We still have seats available for our Frankenmuth Michigan trip set for October 21st. Cost is $45.00 per person which includes lunch. Also, we are still accepting participants for our Fall Senior Exploration program. This is an award-winning adult program that you really don’t want to miss out on! Call us for a list of class topics or go to our website at: HYPERLINK "http://www.blufftonindiana.net" www.blufftonindiana.net
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Become a camper at the Hoosier Outdoor Experience
Indiana DNR Release:
Find out why camping is such a popular outdoor recreational activity and how to enjoy it by going to the Hoosier Outdoor Experience, Sept. 26–27, and learning the basics of this family-friendly pastime.
“Family camping trips are some of best memories I have of time spent with my wife and children,” said Bob Stum, DNR budget analyst and avid camper. “If you want to know what’s going on in kids’ lives, take them camping.”
At the Hoosier Outdoor Experience, volunteers from Camptown Inc. and Jameson Camp will provide education on camping equipment, fun camping activities and camping destinations. Participants should leave armed with the necessary information on how to start camping.
“Camping provides a wonderful opportunity for families to bond,” said Don Schafer, executive director of Camptown Inc.
The Hoosier Outdoor Experience is a family-friendly event that is the first of its kind in Indiana. Unlike traditional trade shows, visitors will be able to enjoy hands-on experiences in a wide range of outdoor activities, such as fly fishing, target shooting, archery, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing and much more.
The Hoosier Outdoor Experience is presented by the Department of Natural Resources and the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation, with sponsorship support from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust; Ball Brothers Foundation; WXIN-Fox 59, Indianapolis; and numerous other sponsors.
Parking, admission, activities, demonstrations and seminars are free to the public, but online registration is required. To register, go to hoosieroutdoorexperience.IN.gov and click on the yellow registration icon.
Event updates can be found at hoosieroutdoorexperience.IN.gov or on Facebook and Twitter.
Find out why camping is such a popular outdoor recreational activity and how to enjoy it by going to the Hoosier Outdoor Experience, Sept. 26–27, and learning the basics of this family-friendly pastime.
“Family camping trips are some of best memories I have of time spent with my wife and children,” said Bob Stum, DNR budget analyst and avid camper. “If you want to know what’s going on in kids’ lives, take them camping.”
At the Hoosier Outdoor Experience, volunteers from Camptown Inc. and Jameson Camp will provide education on camping equipment, fun camping activities and camping destinations. Participants should leave armed with the necessary information on how to start camping.
“Camping provides a wonderful opportunity for families to bond,” said Don Schafer, executive director of Camptown Inc.
The Hoosier Outdoor Experience is a family-friendly event that is the first of its kind in Indiana. Unlike traditional trade shows, visitors will be able to enjoy hands-on experiences in a wide range of outdoor activities, such as fly fishing, target shooting, archery, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing and much more.
The Hoosier Outdoor Experience is presented by the Department of Natural Resources and the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation, with sponsorship support from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust; Ball Brothers Foundation; WXIN-Fox 59, Indianapolis; and numerous other sponsors.
Parking, admission, activities, demonstrations and seminars are free to the public, but online registration is required. To register, go to hoosieroutdoorexperience.IN.gov and click on the yellow registration icon.
Event updates can be found at hoosieroutdoorexperience.IN.gov or on Facebook and Twitter.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Ossian Days 2009 Schedule of Events
Thursday, Sept. 10
Bracelet ticket sales $15 on the Midway
5-9 p.m. Midway opens
4:30-7 p.m. Smoked Pork Chop Dinner in the Event Tent
6 p.m. Helen Witte Pie Auction in the Event Tent
Friday, Sept. 11
3-11 p.m. Midway Open
9 a.m.-8 p.m. Art Fest Ossian, Ossian Furniture Bld.
4-8 p.m. Presbyterian Church Chili Supper/Apple Dumplings
5:30 p.m. Prince &Princess Contest in the Event Tent
6 p.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest south of Midway
7 p.m. Brent Cooper ‘Elvis Impersonator’ in the Event Tent
7-9 p.m. Patty Hatfield Open House (jewelry & stained glass), Alex Mendez and Friends (music) at the Brew-Ha
Friday-Saturday-Sunday
Tavi Godinez Benefit Softball Tournament at the Ossian Ball Diamond
Saturday, Sept. 12
6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus Pancake & Sausage Breakfast in the Event Tent
9 a.m. Big Wheel Race, Ossian State Bank Lot
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Art Fest Ossian, Ossian Furniture Bld.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Knights of Columbus Corn Hole Tournament, Fire Station
10-11 a.m. Mark’s Ark Animal Showcase in the Event Tent
11 a.m. Pet Parade Line-Up, Brew-Ha Parking Lot
11:30 a.m. Pet Parade and Judging
12 p.m.-11 p.m. Midway open
1:30 p.m. Bessie’s Movement, Mill Street at Metts
2 p.m. Talent Show at the Event Tent
4 p.m. Parade Line-Up
4:30 p.m. Parade Judging
4:30 p.m. Announcement of Awards, Lance Hunter, Revitalization Business, Where Is It? Winner
5-9 p.m. Norwell Music Booster, Nelson’s Chicken in the Event Tent
5 p.m. OSSIAN DAYS PARADE
6 p.m. Apple Jack Cloggers on the street after parade.
7-9:30 p.m. Norwell Show Choirs Perform
11 p.m. Festival ends
Bracelet ticket sales $15 on the Midway
5-9 p.m. Midway opens
4:30-7 p.m. Smoked Pork Chop Dinner in the Event Tent
6 p.m. Helen Witte Pie Auction in the Event Tent
Friday, Sept. 11
3-11 p.m. Midway Open
9 a.m.-8 p.m. Art Fest Ossian, Ossian Furniture Bld.
4-8 p.m. Presbyterian Church Chili Supper/Apple Dumplings
5:30 p.m. Prince &Princess Contest in the Event Tent
6 p.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest south of Midway
7 p.m. Brent Cooper ‘Elvis Impersonator’ in the Event Tent
7-9 p.m. Patty Hatfield Open House (jewelry & stained glass), Alex Mendez and Friends (music) at the Brew-Ha
Friday-Saturday-Sunday
Tavi Godinez Benefit Softball Tournament at the Ossian Ball Diamond
Saturday, Sept. 12
6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus Pancake & Sausage Breakfast in the Event Tent
9 a.m. Big Wheel Race, Ossian State Bank Lot
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Art Fest Ossian, Ossian Furniture Bld.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Knights of Columbus Corn Hole Tournament, Fire Station
10-11 a.m. Mark’s Ark Animal Showcase in the Event Tent
11 a.m. Pet Parade Line-Up, Brew-Ha Parking Lot
11:30 a.m. Pet Parade and Judging
12 p.m.-11 p.m. Midway open
1:30 p.m. Bessie’s Movement, Mill Street at Metts
2 p.m. Talent Show at the Event Tent
4 p.m. Parade Line-Up
4:30 p.m. Parade Judging
4:30 p.m. Announcement of Awards, Lance Hunter, Revitalization Business, Where Is It? Winner
5-9 p.m. Norwell Music Booster, Nelson’s Chicken in the Event Tent
5 p.m. OSSIAN DAYS PARADE
6 p.m. Apple Jack Cloggers on the street after parade.
7-9:30 p.m. Norwell Show Choirs Perform
11 p.m. Festival ends
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Prince and Princess Entry Forms
By CYNTHIA DAHN
There’s still time to get the little ones dressed in a nursery rhyme theme and enter them in the 2009 Ossian Days Prince & Princess Contest.
The contest is for children ages 4-6 and will be held during Ossian Days on Friday, September 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m. under the big tent.
All contestants will receive goodie bags with special prizes for the Prince and Princess, including Daren, the lion pictured above. The contestants will be judged on penny votes (canisters placed in area businesses), costume and interview.
Last year’s Prince & Princess contest winners were Bella McComas and Elias Gerardot.
Entry forms are available at the Ossian Town Hall until Thursday evening. For more information, contact Officer Stephanie at 622-7519.
Club News: Women of Epworth
Women of the Epworth United Methodist Church met Aug. 25 in Fellowship Hall.
“The Purpose of the United Methodist Women” was read by all in attendance. The article “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” was read and discussed.
The secretary and treasurer's reports were given and approved.
Bobbie Oman read from a book written by her Grandpa Campbell entitled “From a Log Cabin in the Woods to the Pulpit in the City.” Bobbie (Campbell) Oman and Cy Oman were married Aug. 29, 1951 by Grandpa Campbell.
Wanda Steffen led the group in prayer. Refreshments were served by JoAnn Bable to: Faye DeArmond, Erma Conner, Carol Weber, Bessie Nicholson, Barbara Irwin, Wanda Steffen, Cindy Hunt, Abby Hunt, Bobbie Oman, Edruan Roberts, Karen Alman, Phyllis Swartz, Norma Moser and Kathy Gardner.
The Sept. 29th meeting will have Wanda Steffen as leader and Norma Moser serving refreshments.
“The Purpose of the United Methodist Women” was read by all in attendance. The article “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” was read and discussed.
The secretary and treasurer's reports were given and approved.
Bobbie Oman read from a book written by her Grandpa Campbell entitled “From a Log Cabin in the Woods to the Pulpit in the City.” Bobbie (Campbell) Oman and Cy Oman were married Aug. 29, 1951 by Grandpa Campbell.
Wanda Steffen led the group in prayer. Refreshments were served by JoAnn Bable to: Faye DeArmond, Erma Conner, Carol Weber, Bessie Nicholson, Barbara Irwin, Wanda Steffen, Cindy Hunt, Abby Hunt, Bobbie Oman, Edruan Roberts, Karen Alman, Phyllis Swartz, Norma Moser and Kathy Gardner.
The Sept. 29th meeting will have Wanda Steffen as leader and Norma Moser serving refreshments.
What's Up!
American Legion booth changes
The Sons of the American Legion and the Auxiliary food booth will be different this year for the Montpelier Jamboree. They will be selling food one day only, on Sunday Sept. 6 beginning at 11 a.m. Menu will include: baked steak, barbeque pork, plain pork, sour kraut, green beans, potato salad and mashed potatoes. Parking lot is on the west side of the Legion. Access will be off of Green street for everyone.
They will also have a car smash that will run from Thursday to Sunday.
Montpelier
Jamboree Sept. 3-6
The annual Montpelier Jamboree will be held Sept. 3 through Sept. 7. There will be food vendors, amusement rides, concerts, parade on Sept. 5 and more.
Moms’ Morning Out Sept. 3
Mom’s Morning Out will meet on Sept. 3 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. All mothers of infants and young children are welcome to join us at 1300 North Main Street in Bluffton. Please use the courtyard entrance on the back side of the church, where you can park. This location change is due to remodeling of their usual site. Starting Sept. 10 and thereafter, Moms’ Morning Out will return to their usual location, the YMCA Building (formerly Bluffton Regional’s North Building), at 1935 North Main Street in Bluffton, behind Walgreen’s. Meetings are from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mothers bring their infants and children age five and younger to enjoy organized play. Mom’s Morning Out is sponsored by the YMCA, so there is no charge and no registration. For more information, contact Lynne Apple at 260-565-4543.
Tecumseh Lodge Pow Wow Sept. 5 & 6
The 49th annual Tecumseh Lodge Pow Wow will be held Sept. 5 and 6 at the Tipton County Fairgrounds.
There will be Native American dancing, singing, authentic arts and crafts and Native American food.
Tipton County 4-H Fairgrounds is located on State Road 19, on the south edge of Tipton. The grounds open each day at 9 a.m. Parking is available and are handicapped accessible. For more information call 317-745-2858 or log onto: www.tecumsehlodge.org.
Try outs for Little Shop of Horrors Sept. 1 & 2
Little Shop of Horrors will be try outs will be held Sept 1 Sept. 2 at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Art's Place at 131 E. Walnut Street, Portland. Performance Dates are: Oct. 29, 30, 31 and Nov. 1. Those attending should come prepared with a list of ALL possible conflicts. For more information contact Steve Tatman: statman@southadams.k12.in.us
Rodeo Sept. 5
A Rodeo will be held Saturday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County 4-H Fairgrounds in Bluffton.
There will be seven events: Bare-back riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, cowgirl barrel racing, team roping, and bull riding. Plus, stick horse races for children! Call-in date for entries will be Friday, Aug. 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by calling:800-639-9002. Admission: $10 for adults, $5 children 6 and under. For more information call Kent Ulmer at 260-417-4932.
Jamboree noodle dinner Sept. 6
Jamboree noodle dinner, chicken or beef, with all the trimmings will be held Sunday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Montpelier Lions Club, corner of Jefferson and High Streets. Cost is free will donation.
Singles Ministry to begin Sept. 8
A new singles small group and bible study will begin Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at C&C Bible Fellowship located at 4383S., 150E., Berne. The group will meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. It is for anyone ages 35 to 55 years of age. The group will provide encouragement, support and spiritual teaching. Call 260-589-3603 or 260-589-9022.
Ossian Days Prince & Princess Contest
Ossian Days 2009 Prince & Princess contest is for children ages four to six. Contest will be held Friday, Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the big tent. All contestants will receive goodie bags with special prizes for the Prince and Princess. Contestants are judged on penny votes, costume and interview. Contestants will be asked to dress as their favorite nursery rhyme. For more information contact Officer Stephanie at 622-7519. Entry forms are available at the Ossian Town Hall.
The Sons of the American Legion and the Auxiliary food booth will be different this year for the Montpelier Jamboree. They will be selling food one day only, on Sunday Sept. 6 beginning at 11 a.m. Menu will include: baked steak, barbeque pork, plain pork, sour kraut, green beans, potato salad and mashed potatoes. Parking lot is on the west side of the Legion. Access will be off of Green street for everyone.
They will also have a car smash that will run from Thursday to Sunday.
Montpelier
Jamboree Sept. 3-6
The annual Montpelier Jamboree will be held Sept. 3 through Sept. 7. There will be food vendors, amusement rides, concerts, parade on Sept. 5 and more.
Moms’ Morning Out Sept. 3
Mom’s Morning Out will meet on Sept. 3 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. All mothers of infants and young children are welcome to join us at 1300 North Main Street in Bluffton. Please use the courtyard entrance on the back side of the church, where you can park. This location change is due to remodeling of their usual site. Starting Sept. 10 and thereafter, Moms’ Morning Out will return to their usual location, the YMCA Building (formerly Bluffton Regional’s North Building), at 1935 North Main Street in Bluffton, behind Walgreen’s. Meetings are from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mothers bring their infants and children age five and younger to enjoy organized play. Mom’s Morning Out is sponsored by the YMCA, so there is no charge and no registration. For more information, contact Lynne Apple at 260-565-4543.
Tecumseh Lodge Pow Wow Sept. 5 & 6
The 49th annual Tecumseh Lodge Pow Wow will be held Sept. 5 and 6 at the Tipton County Fairgrounds.
There will be Native American dancing, singing, authentic arts and crafts and Native American food.
Tipton County 4-H Fairgrounds is located on State Road 19, on the south edge of Tipton. The grounds open each day at 9 a.m. Parking is available and are handicapped accessible. For more information call 317-745-2858 or log onto: www.tecumsehlodge.org.
Try outs for Little Shop of Horrors Sept. 1 & 2
Little Shop of Horrors will be try outs will be held Sept 1 Sept. 2 at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Art's Place at 131 E. Walnut Street, Portland. Performance Dates are: Oct. 29, 30, 31 and Nov. 1. Those attending should come prepared with a list of ALL possible conflicts. For more information contact Steve Tatman: statman@southadams.k12.in.us
Rodeo Sept. 5
A Rodeo will be held Saturday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County 4-H Fairgrounds in Bluffton.
There will be seven events: Bare-back riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, cowgirl barrel racing, team roping, and bull riding. Plus, stick horse races for children! Call-in date for entries will be Friday, Aug. 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by calling:800-639-9002. Admission: $10 for adults, $5 children 6 and under. For more information call Kent Ulmer at 260-417-4932.
Jamboree noodle dinner Sept. 6
Jamboree noodle dinner, chicken or beef, with all the trimmings will be held Sunday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Montpelier Lions Club, corner of Jefferson and High Streets. Cost is free will donation.
Singles Ministry to begin Sept. 8
A new singles small group and bible study will begin Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at C&C Bible Fellowship located at 4383S., 150E., Berne. The group will meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. It is for anyone ages 35 to 55 years of age. The group will provide encouragement, support and spiritual teaching. Call 260-589-3603 or 260-589-9022.
Ossian Days Prince & Princess Contest
Ossian Days 2009 Prince & Princess contest is for children ages four to six. Contest will be held Friday, Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the big tent. All contestants will receive goodie bags with special prizes for the Prince and Princess. Contestants are judged on penny votes, costume and interview. Contestants will be asked to dress as their favorite nursery rhyme. For more information contact Officer Stephanie at 622-7519. Entry forms are available at the Ossian Town Hall.
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