What's Up! Wells County

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

What's Up

Poster contest for students
March is Disability Awareness Month. The Self-Advocate's group of Bi-County Services will be sponsor a poster contest for students in grades two through seven in Adams and Wells Counties.
Students should design a poster showing how people with disabilities can be included in community activities, sports, school activities, etc.
Prizes will be awarded to the top winner in each group. Additional prize drawings will be held for contest participants. All posters must be received no later than March 26, 2010 at 4:00pm.
Contest Criteria and Rules:
• Paintings, drawings, photography, and collages are all acceptable. Entries must be prepared on a 12” X 16” poster board.
• The entered poster MUST deal with the theme of how people with disabilities can be included in community activities, sports, school activities, etc.
Prizes will be awarded to the top winner in each group. Additional prize drawings will be held for contest participants.
Participants will be judged in the following grade categories: second-third grade; fouth-fifth grade and sixth-seventh grade.
All posters MUST BE RECEIVED no later than March 26, 2010 at 4 p.m.
Posters may be dropped of at Bi-County Services between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Posters may also be mailed to: Self-Advocate’s Poster Contest, Bi-County Services, Inc., 425 East Harrison Road, Bluffton, IN 46714.
Please be sure the back of the poster includes name (first and last), current grade level, school and contact number For more information call Stacy at (260) 824-1253 ext.1036 or by e-mail at sschlichter adifferentlight.com.

Tickets available for Mother and Son Dance April 11
Tickets for the Mother Son Pirate Dance Tickets are on sale now for the April 11th event.
Enjoy a night of music, games, photos, door prizes, treat bags and grub. This event is held Sunday April 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the 4-H building. Dress is theme based or casual and cost is $10 per couple and $3 each additional son. For more information call 824-6069.

Spring Coloring
Contest deadline March 31
Coloring pages are going to be handed out at the elementary schools. Have your child color it and turn it in to the park office for a chance to win an Easter Basket stuffed with prizes. Deadline is March 31st. You can also visit our website at www.blufftonindiana.net to print off additional coloring pages if needed. For more information call 824-6069

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