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Monday, February 15, 2010

What's Up? Chess time!!

Chess Time at
Huntington Library set for Feb. 26
Huntington City-Township Public Library invites kids in grades six through 12 to come to It’s Chess Time at Your Library, with instructor Jack Oberholtzer, to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the HCTPL Main Library, 200 West Market Street, Huntington.
Teens can learn to play chess, build their strategy skills, and play practice games, as well as take part in a chess tournament, which will then continue on Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The program is open to everyone, and no chess experience is required. Snacks will be provided, and there is no charge to attend. Registration is a MUST – call the Main Library at 356-2900 if you’d like to participate!

Registration due
Feb. 26 for Indiana Master Naturalist Class
Those who would like to learn more about nature in an indoor/outdoor setting can register for Master Naturalist Program. The Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, serving J. Edward Roush, Salamonie and Mississinewa Lakes, will hold the class at Salamonie Reservoir Interpretive Center on Thursdays, March 18-May 13, from 6 to 9:15 p.m.
It is an educational/volunteer programs developed by Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Purdue University Extension to provide Hoosiers who love experiencing and then sharing nature with others, learning through hands-on educational opportunities.
Marvin McNew, Upper Wabash Interpretive Services Director, hopes graduated participants will choose to use their newly learned skills as volunteer interpretive naturalists, working with the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services.
Class size will be limited to 30 students. The fee will be $65 per person. Registrations are due by Feb. 26. For more information call 260-468-2127 or 260-358-4826 or email: jheaston@dnr.in.gov.

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