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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.