East Allen Times:
The annual Memorial Day parade in Waynedale starts at 9 a.m. at Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church St. and goes down Old Trail Road where there will be a service to honor veterans at Prairie Grove Cemetery.
There also will be the annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Monday....
Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Club Calendar
Tuesday, June 1
Cardinal Bird Club hike--Ouabache State Park; 4:30 p.m. Meet at fire tower.
Cardinal Bird Club hike--Ouabache State Park; 4:30 p.m. Meet at fire tower.
Place Angel Food June Order
Orders for Angel Food Ministries June menu can be placed at Sonlight Wesleyan Church between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday or order online at www.angelfoodministries.com. The deadline at the church is Sunday, June 13th. Online orders only can be placed until noon June 20th. Food will be distributed June 26. Check out the smaller Bit O’ Blessing box. For more information, call the church at 824-0068 or Margetta Stinson at 827-0382. (Pd. Advt.)
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
What's up?
Scholarship
Applications
available
Blackford County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 academic year from students, other than high school seniors, who are enrolled in college or vocational schools and programs. Applicants must be either graduates of Blackford High School or residents of Blackford County and have a current GPA of 2.50 or greater.
Forms are available online at: www.blackfordcounty.org or at the Foundation's office at 121 N. High St., Hartford City. Submission deadline is June 14, 2010. For more information call 765-348-3411.
Mississinewa
Reservoir to host Beatles Remix
May 29
Enjoy a tribute to the Beatles at 8 p.m. May 29 at Mississinewa's Interpretive Shelter and Amphitheater in the modern campground.
The two hour musical performance of the Bealtes Remix includes the sound, dress, hair and even English slang. Group members hail from Kokomo and Indianapolis.
The amhitheater is a short walk from the visitor parking area. The performance is free. There is a $5 per car entrance fee ($7 for out of state vehicles) to into the park. For more information call 260-468-2127 or log onto: www.in.gov/dnr/uwis.
Memorial Parade and Program
May 29
The public is welcome to attend the parade on Parnell Ave.. at 11 a.m. and a program at War Memorial Shrine on O'Day Road in Fort Wayne at 11 a.m.
For more information call 260-638-4919 or 260-485-7627. All events are being sponsored by Korean War Veterans Association, Indiana Chapter One.
Warren
Roadrunners and Strawberry
Shortcake June 11
If you love strawberry shortcake this trip is for you. June 11 travel with us to St. Mark's U.M.C. in Decatur for the Strawberry Fling. Dinner and all the strawberry shortcake you can eat. Meal charge at the door. Leave at 5 p.m. Reservation deadline June 8.
All trips leave from the Warren Church of Christ parking lot at 302 N. Wayne St., Warren. IN
Contact Colleen Franklin at (260) 414-0223 for details.
Maumee Valley Steam and Gas
Association Quilt Show Aug. 19-22
The Maumee Valley Steam and Gas Association will sponsor their annual quilt show Aug. 19-22 at Jefferson Twp. Park in New Haven.
Registration will be Tuesday, Aug. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the showground.
Display of quilts will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Ribbons will be awarded Saturday, Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. Quilts can be picked up Sunday, Aug. 22 from 4 to 4:30 p.m. For more information call Peg Miller at 260-749-9850 or email: mamahen02@msn.com.
USS Maddox Destroyer reunion Aug. 26-29
The USS Maddox Destroyer Association (DD731, DD622 and DD168) Reunion will be held Aug. 26-29 in Philadelphia, Pa.
For more information call Dennis Stokhaug at 571W 14562, Muskego, Wisc. 53150 or call 262-679-9409 or email: maddox64@aol.com.
Vintage Indiana at Indy June 5
This will be the 11th year for Vintage Indiana—a festival of wine, food and fun to be held at Military Park in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Entertainment will be provided by NeedToBreathe, Jon McLaughlin and Jennie Devoe (who has entertained in Bluffton at Kehoe Park concerts).
Eleven restaurants will be participating and 26 wineries will be offering samples. The event is for those over 21 years of age.
(The Creative Arts Council of Wells County is offering a day trip to the event. Cost is $60 ($55 for CAC members) which includes bus transportation and admission to the festival. (The bus will leave at 10 a.m. and return at about 9 p.m.) Reservations to (260) 824-5222 by June 1st.
Applications
available
Blackford County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 academic year from students, other than high school seniors, who are enrolled in college or vocational schools and programs. Applicants must be either graduates of Blackford High School or residents of Blackford County and have a current GPA of 2.50 or greater.
Forms are available online at: www.blackfordcounty.org or at the Foundation's office at 121 N. High St., Hartford City. Submission deadline is June 14, 2010. For more information call 765-348-3411.
Mississinewa
Reservoir to host Beatles Remix
May 29
Enjoy a tribute to the Beatles at 8 p.m. May 29 at Mississinewa's Interpretive Shelter and Amphitheater in the modern campground.
The two hour musical performance of the Bealtes Remix includes the sound, dress, hair and even English slang. Group members hail from Kokomo and Indianapolis.
The amhitheater is a short walk from the visitor parking area. The performance is free. There is a $5 per car entrance fee ($7 for out of state vehicles) to into the park. For more information call 260-468-2127 or log onto: www.in.gov/dnr/uwis.
Memorial Parade and Program
May 29
The public is welcome to attend the parade on Parnell Ave.. at 11 a.m. and a program at War Memorial Shrine on O'Day Road in Fort Wayne at 11 a.m.
For more information call 260-638-4919 or 260-485-7627. All events are being sponsored by Korean War Veterans Association, Indiana Chapter One.
Warren
Roadrunners and Strawberry
Shortcake June 11
If you love strawberry shortcake this trip is for you. June 11 travel with us to St. Mark's U.M.C. in Decatur for the Strawberry Fling. Dinner and all the strawberry shortcake you can eat. Meal charge at the door. Leave at 5 p.m. Reservation deadline June 8.
All trips leave from the Warren Church of Christ parking lot at 302 N. Wayne St., Warren. IN
Contact Colleen Franklin at (260) 414-0223 for details.
Maumee Valley Steam and Gas
Association Quilt Show Aug. 19-22
The Maumee Valley Steam and Gas Association will sponsor their annual quilt show Aug. 19-22 at Jefferson Twp. Park in New Haven.
Registration will be Tuesday, Aug. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the showground.
Display of quilts will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Ribbons will be awarded Saturday, Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. Quilts can be picked up Sunday, Aug. 22 from 4 to 4:30 p.m. For more information call Peg Miller at 260-749-9850 or email: mamahen02@msn.com.
USS Maddox Destroyer reunion Aug. 26-29
The USS Maddox Destroyer Association (DD731, DD622 and DD168) Reunion will be held Aug. 26-29 in Philadelphia, Pa.
For more information call Dennis Stokhaug at 571W 14562, Muskego, Wisc. 53150 or call 262-679-9409 or email: maddox64@aol.com.
Vintage Indiana at Indy June 5
This will be the 11th year for Vintage Indiana—a festival of wine, food and fun to be held at Military Park in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Entertainment will be provided by NeedToBreathe, Jon McLaughlin and Jennie Devoe (who has entertained in Bluffton at Kehoe Park concerts).
Eleven restaurants will be participating and 26 wineries will be offering samples. The event is for those over 21 years of age.
(The Creative Arts Council of Wells County is offering a day trip to the event. Cost is $60 ($55 for CAC members) which includes bus transportation and admission to the festival. (The bus will leave at 10 a.m. and return at about 9 p.m.) Reservations to (260) 824-5222 by June 1st.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Area Things to See and Do
BLUFFTON
Wildflower prints now on display at CAC
Now on display in the Balentine Gallery at the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre are prints by Indiana artist Maryrose Wampler.
The prints will be viewable from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with evening hours on Monday and Thursday to 7 p.m.
Wampler’s series includes a variety of Indiana flowers and animals. Maryrose and her husband Fred, have published two books about Indiana—Wildflowers of Indiana and Trees of Indiana,
The print exhibit will continue through June 3.
FORT WAYNE’S GERMANFEST
GERMANFEST—June 6-13, Headwaters Park, a variety of events. Family Fest, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 12. Main Festival tent open 11 a.m. to midnight on Wednesday and Thursday and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, admission is $2 until 5 p.m. and $5 after 5 p.m., featuring a variety of entertainment. Kiddie rides from noon to 8 p.m. daily. Face painting and balloon sculpting noon to 9 p.m. daily. Opening concert on Sunday, June 6, 4:30 to 9 p.m. at Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Dr., FW. More information at www.Germanfest.org
BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
Shower of Stars programs at 2 and 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise. Call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com
Wildflower prints now on display at CAC
Now on display in the Balentine Gallery at the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre are prints by Indiana artist Maryrose Wampler.
The prints will be viewable from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with evening hours on Monday and Thursday to 7 p.m.
Wampler’s series includes a variety of Indiana flowers and animals. Maryrose and her husband Fred, have published two books about Indiana—Wildflowers of Indiana and Trees of Indiana,
The print exhibit will continue through June 3.
FORT WAYNE’S GERMANFEST
GERMANFEST—June 6-13, Headwaters Park, a variety of events. Family Fest, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 12. Main Festival tent open 11 a.m. to midnight on Wednesday and Thursday and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, admission is $2 until 5 p.m. and $5 after 5 p.m., featuring a variety of entertainment. Kiddie rides from noon to 8 p.m. daily. Face painting and balloon sculpting noon to 9 p.m. daily. Opening concert on Sunday, June 6, 4:30 to 9 p.m. at Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Dr., FW. More information at www.Germanfest.org
BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
Shower of Stars programs at 2 and 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise. Call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com
Club Calendar
Tuesday, May 25
Montpelier Historical Society meeting--Community Building; 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 29
River Terrace Estates--Mary Kizer playing piano; 1 p.m. in Healthcare.
Sunday, May 30
River Terrace Estates--Dane Bailey, Singing Auctioneer; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.
Tuesday, June 1
Creative Quilters Quilt Guild-- Country Creations Quilt Shop, 5342N 400W.; 6:30 p.m. The program will be “Striped Variations” presented by Gail Kuhn. Also included are a Show and Tell segment, door prizes, discussion of the Callithumpian quilt show, and a general business meeting. Anyone with an interest in quilting is invited to attend.
Cardinal Bird Club hike--Ouabache State Park; 4:30 p.m. Park at the fire tower and meet in front of the buffalo pen. Public welcome to attend. For more information call 824-4525.
Montpelier Historical Society meeting--Community Building; 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 29
River Terrace Estates--Mary Kizer playing piano; 1 p.m. in Healthcare.
Sunday, May 30
River Terrace Estates--Dane Bailey, Singing Auctioneer; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.
Tuesday, June 1
Creative Quilters Quilt Guild-- Country Creations Quilt Shop, 5342N 400W.; 6:30 p.m. The program will be “Striped Variations” presented by Gail Kuhn. Also included are a Show and Tell segment, door prizes, discussion of the Callithumpian quilt show, and a general business meeting. Anyone with an interest in quilting is invited to attend.
Cardinal Bird Club hike--Ouabache State Park; 4:30 p.m. Park at the fire tower and meet in front of the buffalo pen. Public welcome to attend. For more information call 824-4525.
What's Up
Participants needed for annual Garden Walk July 10-11
Wells County Master Gardeners are looking for families to share their property's landscaping with the public during the Garden Walk July 10-11.
Anyone interested in being a hosst please contact Melanie Gerber at 824-5540 or BJ Gray at 694-6371 for more information.
Warren
RoadRunners to Jungle Jim June 1
On June 1 come explore Jungle Jim's International Market in Fairfield, Ohio.
Experience everything that makes grocery shopping so much fun at Jungle Jim's. Be entertained by Corn and Butter at the main entrance or greet Elvis in the candy department right past the Coney Island bumper cars. Stroll through the European Village, which is decorated as if you were in those countries.
With 22 "shops" within one store there is something for everyone.
Enjoy a variety of lunch options. Leave at 7:30 a.m. Reservations deadline May 30.
All trips leave from the Warren Church of Christ parking lot at 302 N. Wayne St., Warren. IN
Contact Colleen Franklin at (260) 414-0223 for details.
Last year for
Moscow Bridge
Festival June 2-6
The final Moscow Covered Bridge Festival will be held June 4, 5, 6 at Moscow, IN.
Directions: from Indianapolis take 74 E to 244 E (Exit 119). Go approximately seven miles to 650W. Turn south to Moscow.
Activities and more information can be found at: www.moscowfestivalin.org.
Mispah Shrine
Anniversary
and Patient's Day
of Celebration
June 13
All past and present patients of Shriners Hospitals and their families are asked to attend the 100th anniversary of Mizpah Shriners and a Patient's Day of Celebration Sunday, June 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Mizpah Shrine Horse Grounds at State Road 9 in Columbia City.
There will be food, fun and fellowship. For reservations call 260-426-4543, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Summer Science Camps
June 14-Aug. 6
Science Central's 2010 Summer Science camps will be held June 14 through Aug. 6 for kids ages three through 13. There will be a variety of week-long and day camp offerings including the newest camps focused on the Science of Skateboarding, Introduction to Lego Robotics and Camp VideoMaker.
For more information call 260-0424-2400, ext. 451 or log onto: www.sciencentral.org/summercamp.htm.
Children’s Zoo is coming to Library June 15
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is bringing some water-loving animals to visit with children at the Wells County Public Library on Tuesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m.
The entire family will love this Make a Splash Summer Reading Program adventure with turtles, frogs, snakes and other water critters.
Don’t forget your cameras! The program is free but pre-registration is required due to limited space.
Sign up online at www.wellscolibrary.org or call 260-824-1612. Don’t wait. This event will fill up quickly.
Focus on Photos
July 19
Focus on Photos exhibit will be held July 19 through Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center in Bluffton.
Entry forms may be downloaded from CAC website in May: www.wellscocreativearts.com First photo is free of charge; additional entered photos charged an entry fee.
Show off your photography skills!
For more information call 260-824-5222.
Wells County Master Gardeners are looking for families to share their property's landscaping with the public during the Garden Walk July 10-11.
Anyone interested in being a hosst please contact Melanie Gerber at 824-5540 or BJ Gray at 694-6371 for more information.
Warren
RoadRunners to Jungle Jim June 1
On June 1 come explore Jungle Jim's International Market in Fairfield, Ohio.
Experience everything that makes grocery shopping so much fun at Jungle Jim's. Be entertained by Corn and Butter at the main entrance or greet Elvis in the candy department right past the Coney Island bumper cars. Stroll through the European Village, which is decorated as if you were in those countries.
With 22 "shops" within one store there is something for everyone.
Enjoy a variety of lunch options. Leave at 7:30 a.m. Reservations deadline May 30.
All trips leave from the Warren Church of Christ parking lot at 302 N. Wayne St., Warren. IN
Contact Colleen Franklin at (260) 414-0223 for details.
Last year for
Moscow Bridge
Festival June 2-6
The final Moscow Covered Bridge Festival will be held June 4, 5, 6 at Moscow, IN.
Directions: from Indianapolis take 74 E to 244 E (Exit 119). Go approximately seven miles to 650W. Turn south to Moscow.
Activities and more information can be found at: www.moscowfestivalin.org.
Mispah Shrine
Anniversary
and Patient's Day
of Celebration
June 13
All past and present patients of Shriners Hospitals and their families are asked to attend the 100th anniversary of Mizpah Shriners and a Patient's Day of Celebration Sunday, June 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Mizpah Shrine Horse Grounds at State Road 9 in Columbia City.
There will be food, fun and fellowship. For reservations call 260-426-4543, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Summer Science Camps
June 14-Aug. 6
Science Central's 2010 Summer Science camps will be held June 14 through Aug. 6 for kids ages three through 13. There will be a variety of week-long and day camp offerings including the newest camps focused on the Science of Skateboarding, Introduction to Lego Robotics and Camp VideoMaker.
For more information call 260-0424-2400, ext. 451 or log onto: www.sciencentral.org/summercamp.htm.
Children’s Zoo is coming to Library June 15
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is bringing some water-loving animals to visit with children at the Wells County Public Library on Tuesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m.
The entire family will love this Make a Splash Summer Reading Program adventure with turtles, frogs, snakes and other water critters.
Don’t forget your cameras! The program is free but pre-registration is required due to limited space.
Sign up online at www.wellscolibrary.org or call 260-824-1612. Don’t wait. This event will fill up quickly.
Focus on Photos
July 19
Focus on Photos exhibit will be held July 19 through Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center in Bluffton.
Entry forms may be downloaded from CAC website in May: www.wellscocreativearts.com First photo is free of charge; additional entered photos charged an entry fee.
Show off your photography skills!
For more information call 260-824-5222.
BHES summer child care
Bluffton Elementary School will offer Kindergarten through 4th-grade students summer day care, Monday-Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The cost is just $10 per day, per child.
The child care program is only open to Bluffton-Harrison students. A minimum of 20 students will need to be enrolled by Wednesday to get the program started. Students will need to bring their own lunch.
For more information contact the school at 824-0333
The cost is just $10 per day, per child.
The child care program is only open to Bluffton-Harrison students. A minimum of 20 students will need to be enrolled by Wednesday to get the program started. Students will need to bring their own lunch.
For more information contact the school at 824-0333
Monday, May 24, 2010
Area Things to See and Do
FORT WAYNE MUSEUM OF ART
“1934 A New Deal For Artists,” through Aug. 22; Through the Glass Nightly Photographs by Cara Lee Wade, through Aug. 22; Soft Tissue Sculpture and Works on Paper by YaYa Chou, through Aug. 22. Permanent collection of American art.
More information at 260-422-6467 or www.fwmoa.org
FORT WAYNE ARENA DINNER THEATRE
FATHER OF THE BRIDE—June 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26.
More information at 260-424-5622.
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL AT KENDALLVILLE
The 34th annual spring Tri-State Bluegrass Festival will be held over the Memorial Day Weekend (May 27-30) at the Noble County 4-H Fairgrounds at Kendallville. Hours on Thursday are 7 to 10 p.m., 6:45 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m .to 10:10 p.m. Sunday. admission is $25 for the weekend, free on Thursday, $8 on Friday, $15 on Saturday and $12 on Sunday. Information at www.BluegrassUSA.net
VAN WERT, OHIO
NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
FOUNTAIN PARK SUMMER MUSIC—Friday, June 4, 7:30 p.m., summer series begins. More information at 419-238-1743.
“1934 A New Deal For Artists,” through Aug. 22; Through the Glass Nightly Photographs by Cara Lee Wade, through Aug. 22; Soft Tissue Sculpture and Works on Paper by YaYa Chou, through Aug. 22. Permanent collection of American art.
More information at 260-422-6467 or www.fwmoa.org
FORT WAYNE ARENA DINNER THEATRE
FATHER OF THE BRIDE—June 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26.
More information at 260-424-5622.
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL AT KENDALLVILLE
The 34th annual spring Tri-State Bluegrass Festival will be held over the Memorial Day Weekend (May 27-30) at the Noble County 4-H Fairgrounds at Kendallville. Hours on Thursday are 7 to 10 p.m., 6:45 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m .to 10:10 p.m. Sunday. admission is $25 for the weekend, free on Thursday, $8 on Friday, $15 on Saturday and $12 on Sunday. Information at www.BluegrassUSA.net
VAN WERT, OHIO
NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
FOUNTAIN PARK SUMMER MUSIC—Friday, June 4, 7:30 p.m., summer series begins. More information at 419-238-1743.
Club Calendar
Monday, May 24
Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild--Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. Sharon and Virginia are hosting a Trunk Show presented by Judy Dye. After the program there will be Show and Tell. Please bring any baskets you are willing to donate for the Silent Auction at the quilt show as well as magazines for the magazine sales table. For more information contact Sharon Ninde (368-74-78) or Virginia Nussbaum (589-3397).
Stitches of Hope Meeting--First United Methodist Church, 325 W. Washington St., Bluffton; 6 - 8 p.m. Karen Story: 824-8743 or k4storys@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 25
Montpelier Historical Society meeting--Community Building; 6:30 p.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. 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
TOPS — First United Methodist Church; 6:30 weigh-in. 7 p.m. meeting.
Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild--Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. Sharon and Virginia are hosting a Trunk Show presented by Judy Dye. After the program there will be Show and Tell. Please bring any baskets you are willing to donate for the Silent Auction at the quilt show as well as magazines for the magazine sales table. For more information contact Sharon Ninde (368-74-78) or Virginia Nussbaum (589-3397).
Stitches of Hope Meeting--First United Methodist Church, 325 W. Washington St., Bluffton; 6 - 8 p.m. Karen Story: 824-8743 or k4storys@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 25
Montpelier Historical Society meeting--Community Building; 6:30 p.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. 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
TOPS — First United Methodist Church; 6:30 weigh-in. 7 p.m. meeting.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Karpeles Manuscript Museum 2010 new exhibit
The Karpeles Manuscript Museum announces the opening of a new exhibit for Summer 2010. The new exhibit will begin on the 1st of May and run through August 31 of 2010. It consists of over two dozen manuscripts representing many of the most important breakthroughs in the development of modern medicine. Parking and admission are always free of charge. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM. For more information please call 260-456-6929.
The exhibit includes letters, writings and official records of and about such luminaries as: William Harvey, Edward Jenner, Louis Pasteur, Ernst Chain, William Mayo, Francis Crick, Casmir Funk, Frederick Treves, Emil Bearing, Clara Barton, Benjamin Franklin, and others involved in advancing scientific and medical knowledge and practices.
Within the last 150 years the field of medicine has changed dramatically. Our understanding of blood circulation, vaccination, and origins of certain diseases has grown by leaps and bounds. The sanitary conditions under which we are treated today are fairly new concepts brought on by the work of Lister, and Barton who surmised that a sterile treatment area would perhaps offer the patient a better chance to survive. Penicillin, literally in its earliest stages of discovery, gave birth to a new series of drugs that have saved the lives of millions of patients. New forms of treatment facilities such as hospitals housing many doctors, instead of just one and clinics covering many specialties were both once new and exciting ideas. Come discover the birth of modern nursing, hospital care, the Red Cross, and the Mayo Clinic.
Lower Gallery: Weisser Park Art
The Lower Gallery features the art of the Weisser Park, Fine Arts Department, until the end of May.
Quilts of Valor:
A small exhibit featuring the New Haven UMC Quilting Ministry. Wartime quilts are donated to wounded returning service men and women. The quilts are crafted as a tangible thank you for our military service personnel.
The exhibit includes letters, writings and official records of and about such luminaries as: William Harvey, Edward Jenner, Louis Pasteur, Ernst Chain, William Mayo, Francis Crick, Casmir Funk, Frederick Treves, Emil Bearing, Clara Barton, Benjamin Franklin, and others involved in advancing scientific and medical knowledge and practices.
Within the last 150 years the field of medicine has changed dramatically. Our understanding of blood circulation, vaccination, and origins of certain diseases has grown by leaps and bounds. The sanitary conditions under which we are treated today are fairly new concepts brought on by the work of Lister, and Barton who surmised that a sterile treatment area would perhaps offer the patient a better chance to survive. Penicillin, literally in its earliest stages of discovery, gave birth to a new series of drugs that have saved the lives of millions of patients. New forms of treatment facilities such as hospitals housing many doctors, instead of just one and clinics covering many specialties were both once new and exciting ideas. Come discover the birth of modern nursing, hospital care, the Red Cross, and the Mayo Clinic.
Lower Gallery: Weisser Park Art
The Lower Gallery features the art of the Weisser Park, Fine Arts Department, until the end of May.
Quilts of Valor:
A small exhibit featuring the New Haven UMC Quilting Ministry. Wartime quilts are donated to wounded returning service men and women. The quilts are crafted as a tangible thank you for our military service personnel.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Club Calendar
Wednesday, May 19
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 20
Wells County Master Gardener's--will meet at 7 p.m. at the Cook-Williamson Memorial Iris Garden on East Wabash Street (just east of Hardee's). Speaker for the meeting will be Lana Wolfe, owner of Hidden Acres Day lily and Iris Farm in Allen County. Lana, along with her husband, Gene are hybridizers of Day lilies and some Iris. She is president of the Northeast Indiana Iris Society and vice-president of the Fort Wayne Hemerocallis Society. The public is invited to attend, but is asked to please bring a folding chair, as no seating is available at the site. For more information, you may call 260-694-6371. In case of rain, the program location will be moved to the Wells County Public Library.
Farm Bureau Young Farmers at the Farm Bureau Office; 7:30 p.m. All young farmers are welcome to attend. If you have questions or concerns regarding weather cancellations, please contact Les Bales at 765-329-0168.
Saturday, May 22
River Terrace Estates--Kay Huffman playing piano; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Sunday, May 23
River Terrace Estates--Sherri Mann playing guitar and singing; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.
Monday, May 24
Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild--Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. Sharon and Virginia are hosting a Trunk Show presented by Judy Dye. After the program there will be Show and Tell. Please bring any baskets you are willing to donate for the Silent Auction at the quilt show as well as magazines for the magazine sales table. For more information contact Sharon Ninde (368-74-78) or Virginia Nussbaum (589-3397).
Stitches of Hope Meeting--First United Methodist Church, 325 W. Washington St., Bluffton; 6 - 8 p.m. Karen Story: 824-8743 or k4storys@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 25
Montpelier Historical Society meeting--Community Building; 6:30 p.m.
Every Tuesday
Optimist Club — Meets each Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. at Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton.
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 20
Wells County Master Gardener's--will meet at 7 p.m. at the Cook-Williamson Memorial Iris Garden on East Wabash Street (just east of Hardee's). Speaker for the meeting will be Lana Wolfe, owner of Hidden Acres Day lily and Iris Farm in Allen County. Lana, along with her husband, Gene are hybridizers of Day lilies and some Iris. She is president of the Northeast Indiana Iris Society and vice-president of the Fort Wayne Hemerocallis Society. The public is invited to attend, but is asked to please bring a folding chair, as no seating is available at the site. For more information, you may call 260-694-6371. In case of rain, the program location will be moved to the Wells County Public Library.
Farm Bureau Young Farmers at the Farm Bureau Office; 7:30 p.m. All young farmers are welcome to attend. If you have questions or concerns regarding weather cancellations, please contact Les Bales at 765-329-0168.
Saturday, May 22
River Terrace Estates--Kay Huffman playing piano; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Sunday, May 23
River Terrace Estates--Sherri Mann playing guitar and singing; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.
Monday, May 24
Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild--Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. Sharon and Virginia are hosting a Trunk Show presented by Judy Dye. After the program there will be Show and Tell. Please bring any baskets you are willing to donate for the Silent Auction at the quilt show as well as magazines for the magazine sales table. For more information contact Sharon Ninde (368-74-78) or Virginia Nussbaum (589-3397).
Stitches of Hope Meeting--First United Methodist Church, 325 W. Washington St., Bluffton; 6 - 8 p.m. Karen Story: 824-8743 or k4storys@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 25
Montpelier Historical Society meeting--Community Building; 6:30 p.m.
Every Tuesday
Optimist Club — Meets each Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. at Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton.
What's Up
Loblolly Marsh Tours available first
Saturdays of month
On the first Saturday of each month from May through September come hike the nature trails of the Loblolly Marsh Wetland Preserve and discover the native plants, flowers and animals that lurk in its muddy waters.
Now Loblolly Marsh Tours are available to the public on the first Saturday of every month from May through September. Amateur naturalists will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Limberlost Cabin, 200 E. 6th St. Geneva, Ind., right along U.S. 27 for orientation. Tours will then head to the Loblolly Marsh from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for special guided hikes with Indiana Department of Natural Resources staff. Admission is $2 per person.
Visit IndianaMuseum.org/Limberlost or call 260.368.7428 for more information. Go online to find out about the “Rent a Naturalist” program designed specially for your family, youth group, or classroom.
Herbs Friends bus trip reservations due May 23
Herbs Friends Herb Club will sponsor a bus trip to Wildflower Woods Sylvan Lake location of Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site near Rome City June 5.
The bus will leave Decatur Plaza North at 7 a.m. and will return at 6 p.m. that evening. Costs is $50 per person and includes lunch and admission fees. Reservations are needed by May 23. Call Sandy at 724-4061, Mary at 724-5305 or Joanne at 724-9435.
The trip will include three stops: Gene Stratton-Porter site, Quiet Corner Tea Room for lunch and Warsaw Biblical Gardens.
There will be a guided tour of her formal gardens and home.
Fish and Tenderloin Supper May 21
Fish and Tenderloin Supper Friday, May 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Southwest Conservation Club at 5703 Bluffton Road. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Farmer's Market
Saturdays & Wednesdays
Bluffton Farmers Market at the Dutch Mill Plaza. Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon. Wednesdays 4 to 7 p.m. Featured this week are: vegetables, flowers, garden plants, baked goods, handmade crafts, and frozen meats. (Pd Advt.)
Warren Road
Runners to
Shipshewana
May 25
The Warren RoadRunners are headed to Yoder Department store and downtown Shipshewana on May 25th. Shop Yoder Department store for all your qulting and sewing needs. Browse thousands of bolts of fabric, patterns, books and notions. Then we're off to downtown Shipshewana for lunch and more shopping at you leisure. Leave at 8 a.m. Reservation deadline May 23.
All trips leave from the Warren Church of Christ parking lot at 302 N. Wayne St., Warren. IN
Contact Colleen Franklin at (260) 414-0223 for details.
Senior Luncheon May 26
The May Senior Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 26, at noon. The menu consists of baked chicken breast, cheesy potatoes, green beans, roll and butter, assorted pies, lemonade and coffee.
The luncheon will be catered by Norm's Preble Gardens and the cost is $5 per person. The entertainment will be furnished by the Well County Women's Chorus. May birthdays and anniversaries will be acknowledged and door prizes will be given away. Please call 589-8877 to sign up by Monday, May 24.
Join Jay County Community Band
Arts Place is currently accepting registrations for its new Jay County Community Band. All experienced, area band musicians are welcome to join.
Registration forms are available at Arts Place, 131 East Walnut Street in Portland, Indiana or 138 East Spring Street in St. Marys, Ohio. An electronic version is available at www.artsland.org. For more information contact Heidi Bouse at 260-726-4809, ext. 231 or heidib@artsland.org.
Eight Tuesday evening rehearsals beginning Tuesday, May 25 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and culminating in a July 4th concert at the Jay County Fairgrounds.
The band will be directed by Arts Place MusicWorks instructors Emilie Garringer, Kelly Smeltzer, and Pete Vogler. Cost is $25 for the eight week program.
Quilt designer
coming to Bowling Green June 11
Mary Lou Hallenback, quilt designer and owner of H.D. Designs, will be a guest of the Black Swamp Quilt Guild. She will present a trunk show and lecture on Thursday, June 10 and teaching two classes on Friday, June 11. May Lou has been a guest on Alex Anderson's Simply Quilts in an episode called "To the Letter" and her design line and patterns are carried by seven different distributors, including Keepsake Quilting and Nancy's Notions.
The lecture and trunk show will be held at 7 p.m. at the Simpson Building, 1291Conneaut Road, Bowling Green. Over 100 quilts will be shown by the designer. Tickets are $10 for this program.
Two classes will be taught by Mary Lou on Friday, June 11. The morning class, held from 9 a.m. to noon, is called, "Four Patch Stacked Posies". The afternoon class, "Constellation Star" is being taught from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Classes are $35 each and will be held at First Christian Church, 875 Haskins Road (SR 64) in Bowling Green.
The Mary Lou Hallenback program and classes are open to the public. However, tickets are limited for all events. Call Marilyn Riewalt at 419-353-6031 for information or to purchase tickets.
No Free Dinner at Life in May
Life Community Church will NOT be offering a free dinner in May because of the Memorial weekend holiday.
Scholastic Book Fair at the Library
June 1-7
What do Arthur the Aardvark, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Harry Potter, Henry and Mudge have in common? Many of their books will be available at the annual Scholastic Book Fair June 1 – 7 at the Wells County Public Library.
The Scholastic Book Fair is jam-packed with books, posters, games and gift items from over 150 publishers for children, young adults and adults. And remember, for every book sold the library is allowed to select one of equal value to give as prizes for the Summer Reading Program. So by stocking up your at-home library you are helping the WCPL.
The Book Fair is open during regular library hours. For more information, call 260-824-1612.
Saturdays of month
On the first Saturday of each month from May through September come hike the nature trails of the Loblolly Marsh Wetland Preserve and discover the native plants, flowers and animals that lurk in its muddy waters.
Now Loblolly Marsh Tours are available to the public on the first Saturday of every month from May through September. Amateur naturalists will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Limberlost Cabin, 200 E. 6th St. Geneva, Ind., right along U.S. 27 for orientation. Tours will then head to the Loblolly Marsh from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for special guided hikes with Indiana Department of Natural Resources staff. Admission is $2 per person.
Visit IndianaMuseum.org/Limberlost or call 260.368.7428 for more information. Go online to find out about the “Rent a Naturalist” program designed specially for your family, youth group, or classroom.
Herbs Friends bus trip reservations due May 23
Herbs Friends Herb Club will sponsor a bus trip to Wildflower Woods Sylvan Lake location of Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site near Rome City June 5.
The bus will leave Decatur Plaza North at 7 a.m. and will return at 6 p.m. that evening. Costs is $50 per person and includes lunch and admission fees. Reservations are needed by May 23. Call Sandy at 724-4061, Mary at 724-5305 or Joanne at 724-9435.
The trip will include three stops: Gene Stratton-Porter site, Quiet Corner Tea Room for lunch and Warsaw Biblical Gardens.
There will be a guided tour of her formal gardens and home.
Fish and Tenderloin Supper May 21
Fish and Tenderloin Supper Friday, May 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Southwest Conservation Club at 5703 Bluffton Road. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Farmer's Market
Saturdays & Wednesdays
Bluffton Farmers Market at the Dutch Mill Plaza. Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon. Wednesdays 4 to 7 p.m. Featured this week are: vegetables, flowers, garden plants, baked goods, handmade crafts, and frozen meats. (Pd Advt.)
Warren Road
Runners to
Shipshewana
May 25
The Warren RoadRunners are headed to Yoder Department store and downtown Shipshewana on May 25th. Shop Yoder Department store for all your qulting and sewing needs. Browse thousands of bolts of fabric, patterns, books and notions. Then we're off to downtown Shipshewana for lunch and more shopping at you leisure. Leave at 8 a.m. Reservation deadline May 23.
All trips leave from the Warren Church of Christ parking lot at 302 N. Wayne St., Warren. IN
Contact Colleen Franklin at (260) 414-0223 for details.
Senior Luncheon May 26
The May Senior Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 26, at noon. The menu consists of baked chicken breast, cheesy potatoes, green beans, roll and butter, assorted pies, lemonade and coffee.
The luncheon will be catered by Norm's Preble Gardens and the cost is $5 per person. The entertainment will be furnished by the Well County Women's Chorus. May birthdays and anniversaries will be acknowledged and door prizes will be given away. Please call 589-8877 to sign up by Monday, May 24.
Join Jay County Community Band
Arts Place is currently accepting registrations for its new Jay County Community Band. All experienced, area band musicians are welcome to join.
Registration forms are available at Arts Place, 131 East Walnut Street in Portland, Indiana or 138 East Spring Street in St. Marys, Ohio. An electronic version is available at www.artsland.org. For more information contact Heidi Bouse at 260-726-4809, ext. 231 or heidib@artsland.org.
Eight Tuesday evening rehearsals beginning Tuesday, May 25 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and culminating in a July 4th concert at the Jay County Fairgrounds.
The band will be directed by Arts Place MusicWorks instructors Emilie Garringer, Kelly Smeltzer, and Pete Vogler. Cost is $25 for the eight week program.
Quilt designer
coming to Bowling Green June 11
Mary Lou Hallenback, quilt designer and owner of H.D. Designs, will be a guest of the Black Swamp Quilt Guild. She will present a trunk show and lecture on Thursday, June 10 and teaching two classes on Friday, June 11. May Lou has been a guest on Alex Anderson's Simply Quilts in an episode called "To the Letter" and her design line and patterns are carried by seven different distributors, including Keepsake Quilting and Nancy's Notions.
The lecture and trunk show will be held at 7 p.m. at the Simpson Building, 1291Conneaut Road, Bowling Green. Over 100 quilts will be shown by the designer. Tickets are $10 for this program.
Two classes will be taught by Mary Lou on Friday, June 11. The morning class, held from 9 a.m. to noon, is called, "Four Patch Stacked Posies". The afternoon class, "Constellation Star" is being taught from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Classes are $35 each and will be held at First Christian Church, 875 Haskins Road (SR 64) in Bowling Green.
The Mary Lou Hallenback program and classes are open to the public. However, tickets are limited for all events. Call Marilyn Riewalt at 419-353-6031 for information or to purchase tickets.
No Free Dinner at Life in May
Life Community Church will NOT be offering a free dinner in May because of the Memorial weekend holiday.
Scholastic Book Fair at the Library
June 1-7
What do Arthur the Aardvark, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Harry Potter, Henry and Mudge have in common? Many of their books will be available at the annual Scholastic Book Fair June 1 – 7 at the Wells County Public Library.
The Scholastic Book Fair is jam-packed with books, posters, games and gift items from over 150 publishers for children, young adults and adults. And remember, for every book sold the library is allowed to select one of equal value to give as prizes for the Summer Reading Program. So by stocking up your at-home library you are helping the WCPL.
The Book Fair is open during regular library hours. For more information, call 260-824-1612.
Comic book convention at Grand Wayne Center Saturday
East Allen Times:
FORT WAYNE — Summit City Comic Convention will be in Fort Wayne from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Grand Wayne Convention Center.
More than 80 artists from around the country will share their talents.
The show will promote comics as an art form, and encourage young people’s interest in comics and reading. Admission for ages 13 and up is $10 and kids under 12 are free with a paid adult admission.
Visit summitcitycomiccon.com for additional info.
FORT WAYNE — Summit City Comic Convention will be in Fort Wayne from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Grand Wayne Convention Center.
More than 80 artists from around the country will share their talents.
The show will promote comics as an art form, and encourage young people’s interest in comics and reading. Admission for ages 13 and up is $10 and kids under 12 are free with a paid adult admission.
Visit summitcitycomiccon.com for additional info.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
What's Up?
Northeast Indiana Homemaker's Camp Aug. 25-27
“The Purr-fect Retreat” is the theme of the 64th annual Northeast Indiana Homemaker's Camp Aug. 25-27 at Camp Mac near Milford.
It is an opportunity to meet new friends and renew friendships with fellow Extension Homemakers from a nine county area.
The schedule will include educational programs, leadership development and personal growth, business meetings, chair exercises, vespers, crafts, workshops, mixers, a “mystery” auction, silent auction, free time, camp queen selection and meals.
Full time camper fee is $130 for all three days. One day campers (Thursday only) is $35 for programs and lunch or $40 for programs, lunch and dinner. Registrations are due by July 22, 2010.
For registration or more information call Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, Wells County, at 1240 S. 4-H Road, Bluffton or call 260-824-6512.
Indy Art Museum’s
nature park opens
The 110 acre Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, adjacent to the Indianapolis Museum of Art will open this coming weekend (June 19-20) with tours, live music, art-making workshops and a Summer Soltice program.
From noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 20, free performances will include Motus Dance Theatre, Stratum Pier, Drumming with JamX, Funky Bones, Arrington de Dionyso and The Clearing.
Regular hours for the IMA and Lilly house are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, until 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Mondays. More information at www.imamuseum.org
“The Purr-fect Retreat” is the theme of the 64th annual Northeast Indiana Homemaker's Camp Aug. 25-27 at Camp Mac near Milford.
It is an opportunity to meet new friends and renew friendships with fellow Extension Homemakers from a nine county area.
The schedule will include educational programs, leadership development and personal growth, business meetings, chair exercises, vespers, crafts, workshops, mixers, a “mystery” auction, silent auction, free time, camp queen selection and meals.
Full time camper fee is $130 for all three days. One day campers (Thursday only) is $35 for programs and lunch or $40 for programs, lunch and dinner. Registrations are due by July 22, 2010.
For registration or more information call Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, Wells County, at 1240 S. 4-H Road, Bluffton or call 260-824-6512.
Indy Art Museum’s
nature park opens
The 110 acre Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, adjacent to the Indianapolis Museum of Art will open this coming weekend (June 19-20) with tours, live music, art-making workshops and a Summer Soltice program.
From noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 20, free performances will include Motus Dance Theatre, Stratum Pier, Drumming with JamX, Funky Bones, Arrington de Dionyso and The Clearing.
Regular hours for the IMA and Lilly house are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, until 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Mondays. More information at www.imamuseum.org
Area Things to See and Do
BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
Shower of Stars programs at 2 and 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise
COMEDIAN JIMMY TRAVIS—Thursday, May 20.
BIG BAND MEMORIES—Saturday, May 22.
LIVE FROM BRANSON WITH DOUG GABRIEL—Thursday, may 27.
SANDI PATTY—Sunday, June 13, 2 & 4:30 p.m., tickets now on sale.
Schedule of Shower of Stars available at www.bearcreekfarms.com For more information and reservations call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com
FORT WAYNE’S CIVIC THEATRE
Playwright Contest, June 4-13. For more information call 260-422-8641 or check out www.fwcivic.org
FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE—New views of the universe with this traveling exhibit, through Aug. 29. This exhibit contains images and video taken from the Hubble Space Telescope of planets, galaxies, black holes and many other fascinating cosmic entities. Developed by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org
FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
STAR WARS IN CONCERT—Thursday, July 15, narrated by Anthony Daniels (C-3PO in the Star Wars Saga)., Charge by phone to 800-745-3000.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office 1-800-745-3000.
FW’S EMBASSY THEATRE EVENTS
MOODY BLUES—Sunday, June 27, 7:30 p.m., tickets $43 to $78.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER—Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m., tickets $25.25 to $37.25.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
Shower of Stars programs at 2 and 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise
COMEDIAN JIMMY TRAVIS—Thursday, May 20.
BIG BAND MEMORIES—Saturday, May 22.
LIVE FROM BRANSON WITH DOUG GABRIEL—Thursday, may 27.
SANDI PATTY—Sunday, June 13, 2 & 4:30 p.m., tickets now on sale.
Schedule of Shower of Stars available at www.bearcreekfarms.com For more information and reservations call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com
FORT WAYNE’S CIVIC THEATRE
Playwright Contest, June 4-13. For more information call 260-422-8641 or check out www.fwcivic.org
FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE—New views of the universe with this traveling exhibit, through Aug. 29. This exhibit contains images and video taken from the Hubble Space Telescope of planets, galaxies, black holes and many other fascinating cosmic entities. Developed by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org
FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
STAR WARS IN CONCERT—Thursday, July 15, narrated by Anthony Daniels (C-3PO in the Star Wars Saga)., Charge by phone to 800-745-3000.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office 1-800-745-3000.
FW’S EMBASSY THEATRE EVENTS
MOODY BLUES—Sunday, June 27, 7:30 p.m., tickets $43 to $78.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER—Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m., tickets $25.25 to $37.25.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.
Scholastic Book Fair @ the Library
What do Arthur the Aardvark, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Harry Potter, Henry and Mudge have in common? Many of their books will be available at the annual Scholastic Book Fair on June 1 – 7 at the Wells County Public Library. The Scholastic Book Fair is jam-packed with books, posters, games and gift items from over 150 publishers for children, young adults and adults. And remember, for every book sold the library is allowed to select one of equal value to give as prizes for the Summer Reading Program. So by stocking up your at-home library you are helping the WCPL. The Book Fair is open during regular library hours. For more information, call 260-824-1612.
Children’s Zoo is coming to the WCPL
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is bringing some water-loving animals to visit with children at the Wells County Public Library on Tuesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. The entire family will love this Make a Splash Summer Reading Program adventure with turtles, frogs, snakes and other water critters. Don’t forget your cameras! The program is free but pre-registration is required due to limited space. Sign up online at www.wellscolibrary.org or call 260-824-1612. Don’t wait. This event will fill up quickly.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Club Calendar
Wednesday, May 19
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6 p.m.
Kitco Retirees--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 20
Wells County Master Gardener's--will meet at 7 p.m. at the Cook-Williamson Memorial Iris Garden on East Wabash Street (just east of Hardee's). Speaker will be Lana Wolfe. She and her husband Gene are hybridizers of Day lilies and some Iris. Those attending should bring a folding chair. Call 260-694-6371. In case of rain, the program location will be moved to the Wells County Public Library.
Farm Bureau Young Farmers at the Farm Bureau Office; 7:30 p.m. All young farmers are welcome to attend. If you have questions or concerns regarding weather cancellations, please contact Les Bales at 765-329-0168.
Saturday, May 22
River Terrace Estates--Kay Huffman playing piano; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6 p.m.
Kitco Retirees--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 20
Wells County Master Gardener's--will meet at 7 p.m. at the Cook-Williamson Memorial Iris Garden on East Wabash Street (just east of Hardee's). Speaker will be Lana Wolfe. She and her husband Gene are hybridizers of Day lilies and some Iris. Those attending should bring a folding chair. Call 260-694-6371. In case of rain, the program location will be moved to the Wells County Public Library.
Farm Bureau Young Farmers at the Farm Bureau Office; 7:30 p.m. All young farmers are welcome to attend. If you have questions or concerns regarding weather cancellations, please contact Les Bales at 765-329-0168.
Saturday, May 22
River Terrace Estates--Kay Huffman playing piano; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
What's Up
Clothes Closet open in Monroe
Damascus Road Christian Church Clothes Closet is open to anyone with low or no income who are in need of clothing. The Closet is located next door to Rice Realtors at 128 E. Monroe Street, Decatur Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 260-301-6023.
Register soon for Kid's Fishing Derbies
Children ages two to 14 are invited to participate in one of the Fishing Derbies at the three Upper Wabash Reservoirs June 5 during the statewide Free Fishing Weekend. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. with fishing from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Award ceremonies will follow.Children should pre-register. Each participating child will go home with a prize. There are grand prizes for the largest fish caught and prizes for each of the three age categories.
Call 260-468-2127 to register. The standard entrance $4-$5 fee will be in effect when the gatehouse is open.
Forget-Me-Not Tea May 27
Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home will present “Forget-me-Not Tea for Hospice Home” Thursday, May 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Seasons of Life gardens at Hospice Home.
Held outside amongst the flowers and fountains under a tent, the tea will feature highlights from a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Special guest Kyoko Shiga will discuss the customs and traditions associated with the centuries old ceremony. Guests will be served tea, special sweets and culinary surprises.
Tickets are $25 per person and are available at 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne. For more information call 435-3212. Proceeds will benefit patient care in Hospice Home. For more information visit: www.vnhh.org.
Damascus Road Christian Church Clothes Closet is open to anyone with low or no income who are in need of clothing. The Closet is located next door to Rice Realtors at 128 E. Monroe Street, Decatur Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 260-301-6023.
Register soon for Kid's Fishing Derbies
Children ages two to 14 are invited to participate in one of the Fishing Derbies at the three Upper Wabash Reservoirs June 5 during the statewide Free Fishing Weekend. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. with fishing from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Award ceremonies will follow.Children should pre-register. Each participating child will go home with a prize. There are grand prizes for the largest fish caught and prizes for each of the three age categories.
Call 260-468-2127 to register. The standard entrance $4-$5 fee will be in effect when the gatehouse is open.
Forget-Me-Not Tea May 27
Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home will present “Forget-me-Not Tea for Hospice Home” Thursday, May 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Seasons of Life gardens at Hospice Home.
Held outside amongst the flowers and fountains under a tent, the tea will feature highlights from a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Special guest Kyoko Shiga will discuss the customs and traditions associated with the centuries old ceremony. Guests will be served tea, special sweets and culinary surprises.
Tickets are $25 per person and are available at 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne. For more information call 435-3212. Proceeds will benefit patient care in Hospice Home. For more information visit: www.vnhh.org.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Creative Arts Council Programs
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 wellscocreativearts.com Find event & membership information, view exhibits, purchase tickets, take classes, or volunteer.
HOURS—Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by arrangement with the CAC office.
IN THE BALENTINE GALLERY
STUDENT ART—Wells County student artwork April 18-May 21 sponsored by Bluffton Tri Kappa. (Last three days to view award winning student art.
THE GARDEN EXHIBIT—June 4-July 15. Deliver art on June 1. Download entry form at CAC website.
FOCUS ON PHOTOS 2010—Biennial ward show sponsored by Ossian State Bank, July 18-Aug. 30.
SCHOOL OF BALLET
Summer Ballet Camp, June 21-25. Watch for registration form.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
SUMMER ARTS ACADEMY—for ages 8 to 18, an intensive study of great American artists with Katie Vanderkolk and Vickie Hunteman. Register now!
EVENTS
ROAD TRIP—Saturday, June 5, “Vintage Indiana,” food, wine and entertainment fest at Military Park in downtown Indy, $60 for transportation and admission to event. Reservations needed by June 1. For those over 21 years of age.
JAZZ ON THE PATIO—Sunday, June 20, 7 p.m. with Kevin Piekarski Trio: Relax with Dad! Wine and food available for purchase, no admission charge.
FW PHILHARMONIC POPS CONCERT—Thursday, July 1, 7 p.m., Ouabache State Park, free concert. (Park admission charged.)
Ongoing Activities:
CAC board of directors—Monday May 24, 5:30 p.m., retreat with Charles A. Shepard III, FWMA director.
PHOTOGRAPHERS FORUM—Thursday, May 27, 6:30 p.m. Beginners welcome. Open to the public. Free of charge.
READERS CIRCLE—Tuesday, June 8, topic to be announced. Brown bag lunch meetings, noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday each month at CAC.
ARTISTS IN ACTION— Fridays at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., work space by arrangement with CAC office
HOURS—Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by arrangement with the CAC office.
IN THE BALENTINE GALLERY
STUDENT ART—Wells County student artwork April 18-May 21 sponsored by Bluffton Tri Kappa. (Last three days to view award winning student art.
THE GARDEN EXHIBIT—June 4-July 15. Deliver art on June 1. Download entry form at CAC website.
FOCUS ON PHOTOS 2010—Biennial ward show sponsored by Ossian State Bank, July 18-Aug. 30.
SCHOOL OF BALLET
Summer Ballet Camp, June 21-25. Watch for registration form.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
SUMMER ARTS ACADEMY—for ages 8 to 18, an intensive study of great American artists with Katie Vanderkolk and Vickie Hunteman. Register now!
EVENTS
ROAD TRIP—Saturday, June 5, “Vintage Indiana,” food, wine and entertainment fest at Military Park in downtown Indy, $60 for transportation and admission to event. Reservations needed by June 1. For those over 21 years of age.
JAZZ ON THE PATIO—Sunday, June 20, 7 p.m. with Kevin Piekarski Trio: Relax with Dad! Wine and food available for purchase, no admission charge.
FW PHILHARMONIC POPS CONCERT—Thursday, July 1, 7 p.m., Ouabache State Park, free concert. (Park admission charged.)
Ongoing Activities:
CAC board of directors—Monday May 24, 5:30 p.m., retreat with Charles A. Shepard III, FWMA director.
PHOTOGRAPHERS FORUM—Thursday, May 27, 6:30 p.m. Beginners welcome. Open to the public. Free of charge.
READERS CIRCLE—Tuesday, June 8, topic to be announced. Brown bag lunch meetings, noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday each month at CAC.
ARTISTS IN ACTION— Fridays at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., work space by arrangement with CAC office
Club Calendar
Monday, May 17
Bluffton Lions Club--Corner Depot; 6 p.m. New members and officers installed.
Southern Wells Neighborhood Crime Watch at Five Points School located at 5250 W 1100 S-90, Montpelier in Wells County; 6:30 p.m. There will be discussion about putting up watch signs, where to put them and how to put them up. Any questions, please contact Adam Schmidt at 765-728-2146.
Tuesday, May 18
Chester Nightclubbers--Home of Lola Grimm; noon. Co-hostess will be Norma VanCamp
Wednesday, May 19
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6 p.m.
Kitco Retirees--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 20
Wells County Master Gardener's--will meet at 7 p.m. at the Cook-Williamson Memorial Iris Garden on East Wabash Street (just east of Hardee's). Speaker for the meeting will be Lana Wolfe, owner of Hidden Acres Day lily and Iris Farm in Allen County. Lana, along with her husband, Gene are hybridizers of Day lilies and some Iris. She is president of the Northeast Indiana Iris Society and vice-president of the Fort Wayne Hemerocallis Society. The public is invited to attend, but is asked to please bring a folding chair, as no seating is available at the site. For more information, you may call 260-694-6371. In case of rain, the program location will be moved to the Wells County Public Library.
Farm Bureau Young Farmers at the Farm Bureau Office; 7:30 p.m. All young farmers are welcome to attend. If you have questions or concerns regarding weather cancellations, please contact Les Bales at 765-329-0168.
Saturday, May 22
River Terrace Estates--Kay Huffman playing piano; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Sunday, May 23
River Terrace Estates--Sherri Mann playing guitar and singing; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.
Every Tuesday
Optimist Club — Meets each Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. at Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton.
Bluffton Lions Club--Corner Depot; 6 p.m. New members and officers installed.
Southern Wells Neighborhood Crime Watch at Five Points School located at 5250 W 1100 S-90, Montpelier in Wells County; 6:30 p.m. There will be discussion about putting up watch signs, where to put them and how to put them up. Any questions, please contact Adam Schmidt at 765-728-2146.
Tuesday, May 18
Chester Nightclubbers--Home of Lola Grimm; noon. Co-hostess will be Norma VanCamp
Wednesday, May 19
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6 p.m.
Kitco Retirees--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 20
Wells County Master Gardener's--will meet at 7 p.m. at the Cook-Williamson Memorial Iris Garden on East Wabash Street (just east of Hardee's). Speaker for the meeting will be Lana Wolfe, owner of Hidden Acres Day lily and Iris Farm in Allen County. Lana, along with her husband, Gene are hybridizers of Day lilies and some Iris. She is president of the Northeast Indiana Iris Society and vice-president of the Fort Wayne Hemerocallis Society. The public is invited to attend, but is asked to please bring a folding chair, as no seating is available at the site. For more information, you may call 260-694-6371. In case of rain, the program location will be moved to the Wells County Public Library.
Farm Bureau Young Farmers at the Farm Bureau Office; 7:30 p.m. All young farmers are welcome to attend. If you have questions or concerns regarding weather cancellations, please contact Les Bales at 765-329-0168.
Saturday, May 22
River Terrace Estates--Kay Huffman playing piano; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Sunday, May 23
River Terrace Estates--Sherri Mann playing guitar and singing; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.
Every Tuesday
Optimist Club — Meets each Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. at Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton.
Adopt-A-Pet
Sugar is a 1 year old DLH Tiger/White female. Very sweet girl!
Sadie is a 2 year Border Collie/ Lab mix female. Loves the outdoors. Would make an really good farm dog. Nice girl!
*We have several fixed and de-clawed cats for adoption. Their adoption fee is only $10.00 All of them are very sweet!
Call now: 824-6063
Friday, May 14, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Wells Co. Council on Aging
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. 2008
2010 Senior Discount Cards are now available at the Wells County Council on Aging from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cards are $7 and are not transferable or $8 laminated. Many local vendors participate in this senior discount program. If it is impossible to go to the Council on Aging office to purchase a card, you can receive it by mail Send the agency a stamped, self-addressed legal sized envelope; enclose the $7 per card and the additional $1 fee if lamination is desired. The discount card and list of sponsors will then be mailed to you. Sale of Senior Citizens Discount Cards are a fundraising project for the local Council on Aging. The money raised by the sale of the cards supports many services the organization has to offer within the Wells County Community, including programs such as transportation and in-home services. If you are a business owner and are interested in sponsoring a discount, contact Margaret Whitesel at 824-1070.
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.
Friday, May 14
1-4:30 p.m.—Pool: 8 Ball at Christian Care Retirement Community. Participation is free. Call 565-3000.
1-4:30 p.m.—Cards: All kinds at Christian Care Retirement Community. Participation is free. Call Marcia Meyer at 565-3000.
Wednesday, May 19
10 a.m.-Noon—Bluffton Parks Department, City Hall. Senior Social Time. Cards, games, occasional bingo, guest speakers and crafts. Participation is free. Call 824-6069.
225 W. Water St., Bluffton
260-824-1070
Office Hours Monday through Friday are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 2008
2010 Senior Discount Cards are now available at the Wells County Council on Aging from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cards are $7 and are not transferable or $8 laminated. Many local vendors participate in this senior discount program. If it is impossible to go to the Council on Aging office to purchase a card, you can receive it by mail Send the agency a stamped, self-addressed legal sized envelope; enclose the $7 per card and the additional $1 fee if lamination is desired. The discount card and list of sponsors will then be mailed to you. Sale of Senior Citizens Discount Cards are a fundraising project for the local Council on Aging. The money raised by the sale of the cards supports many services the organization has to offer within the Wells County Community, including programs such as transportation and in-home services. If you are a business owner and are interested in sponsoring a discount, contact Margaret Whitesel at 824-1070.
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.
Friday, May 14
1-4:30 p.m.—Pool: 8 Ball at Christian Care Retirement Community. Participation is free. Call 565-3000.
1-4:30 p.m.—Cards: All kinds at Christian Care Retirement Community. Participation is free. Call Marcia Meyer at 565-3000.
Wednesday, May 19
10 a.m.-Noon—Bluffton Parks Department, City Hall. Senior Social Time. Cards, games, occasional bingo, guest speakers and crafts. Participation is free. Call 824-6069.
Club Calendar
Thursday, May 13
Happy Hour--First Presbyterian Church; noon. For reservations call: 824-2724, 824-1070, 824-0363, 824-0767 or 565-3387. This will be the last luncheon until fall.
Bee Happy Quilters--Wells County Public Library; 7 p.m. Lesson: Block raffle with Carol Riley. Row Robin finished for show and tell. Public welcome. Call 824-1463.
Happy Hour--First Presbyterian Church; noon. For reservations call: 824-2724, 824-1070, 824-0363, 824-0767 or 565-3387. This will be the last luncheon until fall.
Bee Happy Quilters--Wells County Public Library; 7 p.m. Lesson: Block raffle with Carol Riley. Row Robin finished for show and tell. Public welcome. Call 824-1463.
What's Up
Herbs Friends bus trip reservations due May 23
Herbs Friends Herb Club will sponsor a bus trip to Wildflower Woods Sylvan Lake location of Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site near Rome City June 5.
The bus will leave Decatur Plaza North at 7 a.m. and will return at 6 p.m. that evening. Costs is $50 per person and includes lunch and admission fees. Reservations are needed by May 23. Call Sandy at 724-4061, Mary at 724-5305 or Joanne at 724-9435. The trip will include three stops: Gene Stratton-Porter site, Quiet Corner Tea Room for lunch and Warsaw Biblical Gardens. There will be a guided tour of her formal gardens and home.
Register soon for Kid's Fishing Derbies
Children ages two to 14 are invited to participate in one of the Fishing Derbies at the three Upper Wabash Reservoirs June 5 during the statewide Free Fishing Weekend. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. with fishing from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Award ceremonies will follow. Children should pre-register. Each participating child will go home with a prize. There are grand prizes for the largest fish caught and prizes for each of the three age categories.
Call 260-468-2127 to register. The standard entrance $4-$5 fee will be in effect when the gatehouse is open.
Car show May 16 in Muncie
A Cruise-in Car Show will be held Sunday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the YWCA Parking Lot, 310 East Charles Street, Muncie. Rain or shine. There is a $5 registration fee per car. Awards ceremony at 2 p.m. For more information call 765-282-0100 or 765-584-2713.
3 Points Youth
Ministry TinCaps Game May 21
Members of 3 Points Youth Ministry will go to a TinCaps Game May 21. Those attending should meet at St. Mark's Lutheran Church on Thiele Rd in Fort Wayne at 5:45 p.m. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. Cost is $5. Bring a blanket and your glove! For more information call Erin Wolfe at 260-348-6511 or email: erinkendle@hotmail.com.
Managing
Medications Session May 25
On May 25 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Aging and In-Home Services Nutrition Meal Site, Capri II Housing, 1180 Capri Court, Bluffton, there will be a Medication Management presentation. The is no cost. Information covered will include the importance of using Medication Card lists; what should be on a Medical Card list; using a Medication Dispenser; Using Markers (a color for each time of day); Keeping extra copies of medication Card lists and more. For more information call 260-745-1200, ext. 235 or 1-800-552-3662 or email: jharter@agingihs.org.
Bridges out of
Poverty training May 26
Purdue Extension will sponsor Bridges out of Poverty, training that gives participants key lessons in dealing with individuals from poverty. It will be held Wednesday, May 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wells County Community Center at the 4-H Park.
Karen Hinshaw, Huntington County Extension Educator, is the certified trainer for the program.
Seating is limited. To reserve a spot, please call 260-358-4826 to pick up a registration form. Deadline is May 12, 2010.
Those attending will learn how to use mental models to communicate effectively, and to assist clients from poverty to learn quickly. Bridges reaches out to the providers and businesses whose daily work connects them with the lives of people in poverty.
Camp Lutherhaven Work Day May 30
3 Points Youth Ministry will have a Camp Lutherhaven Work Day. They will assist in cleaning up camp before the summer camps start. Those helping should meet at St. Mark's on Thiele Rd. in Fort Wayne at 9 a.m. For more information call Erin Wolfe at 260-348-6511.
5K Run/Walk June 5
The Monroe Lions Club will sponsor a 5K Run/Walk Saturday, June 5 beginning at 8:15 a.m. at Adams County 4-H Fairgrounds in Monroe. Registration is $15 by May 31 or $18 after May 31. For more information call 260-692-6819 or email: cbowers@usppp.com. Checks should be made payable to: Monroe Lions Club.
GED Testing is
June 22 & 23
Two-day GED testing will be held on June 22 and 23 from 2 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library.
Testing is a two-day process. Those interested in taking the test must have been a resident of Indiana for 30 days. Three forms of identification are needed, including an Indiana driver’s license or Indiana ID card.
The cost is $70. Only 12 spots are available so those interested should register soon. For more information or to register do not call the library. Contact the Adult Education and Testing Coordinator Jeannie A. Smith at 260-724-7121 ext: 4.
Herbs Friends Herb Club will sponsor a bus trip to Wildflower Woods Sylvan Lake location of Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site near Rome City June 5.
The bus will leave Decatur Plaza North at 7 a.m. and will return at 6 p.m. that evening. Costs is $50 per person and includes lunch and admission fees. Reservations are needed by May 23. Call Sandy at 724-4061, Mary at 724-5305 or Joanne at 724-9435. The trip will include three stops: Gene Stratton-Porter site, Quiet Corner Tea Room for lunch and Warsaw Biblical Gardens. There will be a guided tour of her formal gardens and home.
Register soon for Kid's Fishing Derbies
Children ages two to 14 are invited to participate in one of the Fishing Derbies at the three Upper Wabash Reservoirs June 5 during the statewide Free Fishing Weekend. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. with fishing from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Award ceremonies will follow. Children should pre-register. Each participating child will go home with a prize. There are grand prizes for the largest fish caught and prizes for each of the three age categories.
Call 260-468-2127 to register. The standard entrance $4-$5 fee will be in effect when the gatehouse is open.
Car show May 16 in Muncie
A Cruise-in Car Show will be held Sunday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the YWCA Parking Lot, 310 East Charles Street, Muncie. Rain or shine. There is a $5 registration fee per car. Awards ceremony at 2 p.m. For more information call 765-282-0100 or 765-584-2713.
3 Points Youth
Ministry TinCaps Game May 21
Members of 3 Points Youth Ministry will go to a TinCaps Game May 21. Those attending should meet at St. Mark's Lutheran Church on Thiele Rd in Fort Wayne at 5:45 p.m. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. Cost is $5. Bring a blanket and your glove! For more information call Erin Wolfe at 260-348-6511 or email: erinkendle@hotmail.com.
Managing
Medications Session May 25
On May 25 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Aging and In-Home Services Nutrition Meal Site, Capri II Housing, 1180 Capri Court, Bluffton, there will be a Medication Management presentation. The is no cost. Information covered will include the importance of using Medication Card lists; what should be on a Medical Card list; using a Medication Dispenser; Using Markers (a color for each time of day); Keeping extra copies of medication Card lists and more. For more information call 260-745-1200, ext. 235 or 1-800-552-3662 or email: jharter@agingihs.org.
Bridges out of
Poverty training May 26
Purdue Extension will sponsor Bridges out of Poverty, training that gives participants key lessons in dealing with individuals from poverty. It will be held Wednesday, May 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wells County Community Center at the 4-H Park.
Karen Hinshaw, Huntington County Extension Educator, is the certified trainer for the program.
Seating is limited. To reserve a spot, please call 260-358-4826 to pick up a registration form. Deadline is May 12, 2010.
Those attending will learn how to use mental models to communicate effectively, and to assist clients from poverty to learn quickly. Bridges reaches out to the providers and businesses whose daily work connects them with the lives of people in poverty.
Camp Lutherhaven Work Day May 30
3 Points Youth Ministry will have a Camp Lutherhaven Work Day. They will assist in cleaning up camp before the summer camps start. Those helping should meet at St. Mark's on Thiele Rd. in Fort Wayne at 9 a.m. For more information call Erin Wolfe at 260-348-6511.
5K Run/Walk June 5
The Monroe Lions Club will sponsor a 5K Run/Walk Saturday, June 5 beginning at 8:15 a.m. at Adams County 4-H Fairgrounds in Monroe. Registration is $15 by May 31 or $18 after May 31. For more information call 260-692-6819 or email: cbowers@usppp.com. Checks should be made payable to: Monroe Lions Club.
GED Testing is
June 22 & 23
Two-day GED testing will be held on June 22 and 23 from 2 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library.
Testing is a two-day process. Those interested in taking the test must have been a resident of Indiana for 30 days. Three forms of identification are needed, including an Indiana driver’s license or Indiana ID card.
The cost is $70. Only 12 spots are available so those interested should register soon. For more information or to register do not call the library. Contact the Adult Education and Testing Coordinator Jeannie A. Smith at 260-724-7121 ext: 4.
Area Things to See and Do
FW’S EMBASSY THEATRE EVENTS
MOODY BLUES—Sunday, June 27, 7:30 p.m., tickets $43 to $78.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER—Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m., tickets $25.25 to $37.25.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.
FORT WAYNE MUSEUM OF ART
ART FOR SALE—May 7-9,Work by over 75 artists from across the country. Hours 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds to benefit FWMA children’s programs.
“1934 A New Deal For Artists,” through Aug. 22; Through the Glass Nightly Photographs by Cara Lee Wade, through Aug. 22; Soft Tissue Sculpture and Works on Paper by YaYa Chou, through Aug. 22. Permanent collection of American art.
More information at 260-422-6467 or www.fwmoa.org
FORT WAYNE ARENA DINNER THEATRE
FATHER OF THE BRIDE—June 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26.
More information at 260-424-5622.
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL AT KENDALLVILLE
The 34th annual spring Tri-State Bluegrass Festival will be held over the Memorial Day Weekend (May 27-30) at the Noble County 4-H Fairgrounds at Kendallville. Hours on Thursday are 7 to 10 p.m., 6:45 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m .to 10:10 p.m. Sunday. admission is $25 for the weekend, free on Thursday, $8 on Friday, $15 on Saturday and $12 on Sunday. Information at www.BluegrassUSA.net
VAN WERT, OHIO
NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
FRANC D AMBROSIO BROADWAY—Saturday, May, 15, 7:30 p.m., tickets $20 to $40.
FOUNTAIN PARK SUMMER MUSIC—Friday, June 4, 7:30 p.m., summer series begins. More information at 419-238-1743.
PULSE OPERA HOUSE AT WARREN
HARVEY— will be presented on May 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, at 8 p.m. each evening at the Pulse Opera House in Warren. Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for those 12 and younger. Reservations and more information at 260-375-7017 or at www.pulseoperahouse.org
WABASH
HONEYWELL CENTER
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS—Sunday, May 16, 3 and 7 p.m., tickets $14 to $20 with $4 discounts for kids through high school. (Note this show often sells out at venues.)
THE BEACH BOYS—Thursday, May 27, 7:30 p.m., $27 to $100 tickets.
VINCE GILL—Sunday, June 6, 7:30 p.m., $27 to $100 tickets.
HERMAN’S HERMITS WITH PETER NOONE—Saturday, Aug. 14, $19 to $50.
Information at 260-563-1102 or at www.honeywellcenter.org
MOODY BLUES—Sunday, June 27, 7:30 p.m., tickets $43 to $78.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER—Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m., tickets $25.25 to $37.25.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.
FORT WAYNE MUSEUM OF ART
ART FOR SALE—May 7-9,Work by over 75 artists from across the country. Hours 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds to benefit FWMA children’s programs.
“1934 A New Deal For Artists,” through Aug. 22; Through the Glass Nightly Photographs by Cara Lee Wade, through Aug. 22; Soft Tissue Sculpture and Works on Paper by YaYa Chou, through Aug. 22. Permanent collection of American art.
More information at 260-422-6467 or www.fwmoa.org
FORT WAYNE ARENA DINNER THEATRE
FATHER OF THE BRIDE—June 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26.
More information at 260-424-5622.
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL AT KENDALLVILLE
The 34th annual spring Tri-State Bluegrass Festival will be held over the Memorial Day Weekend (May 27-30) at the Noble County 4-H Fairgrounds at Kendallville. Hours on Thursday are 7 to 10 p.m., 6:45 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m .to 10:10 p.m. Sunday. admission is $25 for the weekend, free on Thursday, $8 on Friday, $15 on Saturday and $12 on Sunday. Information at www.BluegrassUSA.net
VAN WERT, OHIO
NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
FRANC D AMBROSIO BROADWAY—Saturday, May, 15, 7:30 p.m., tickets $20 to $40.
FOUNTAIN PARK SUMMER MUSIC—Friday, June 4, 7:30 p.m., summer series begins. More information at 419-238-1743.
PULSE OPERA HOUSE AT WARREN
HARVEY— will be presented on May 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, at 8 p.m. each evening at the Pulse Opera House in Warren. Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for those 12 and younger. Reservations and more information at 260-375-7017 or at www.pulseoperahouse.org
WABASH
HONEYWELL CENTER
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS—Sunday, May 16, 3 and 7 p.m., tickets $14 to $20 with $4 discounts for kids through high school. (Note this show often sells out at venues.)
THE BEACH BOYS—Thursday, May 27, 7:30 p.m., $27 to $100 tickets.
VINCE GILL—Sunday, June 6, 7:30 p.m., $27 to $100 tickets.
HERMAN’S HERMITS WITH PETER NOONE—Saturday, Aug. 14, $19 to $50.
Information at 260-563-1102 or at www.honeywellcenter.org
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Northern Indiana bluegrass festival
Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association will sponsor a Memorial weekend festival at the Noble County 4-H Fairgrounds in Kendallville May 27-30. There are two large covered stage areas where attenders should bring their own seating. A weekend ticket is priced at $25.
The weekend will get underway on Thursday, May 27, with a free drive-in community night from 7 to 10 p.m. A 4-H dinner will be available for a $ donation from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Performers will include Chapel Hill, Michigan; Echo Valley, Indiana; Faces Made for Radio, Ohio; and Westbound Ranges, Tennessee.
On Friday admission will be $8 with hours from 6:45 to 10:30 p.m. Performers on Friday will include Chapel Hill, Echo Valley, Faces Made for Radio, Gilbert & Co. from Michigan, and Westbound Rangers.
Show times on Saturday will be from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and admission is $15. Performers will include Jerry Butler & Blu-Js, Tennessee; Echo Valley, Monroe Crossing, Minnesota; Nobody’s Darlin’, Michigan; Special Concensus, Illinois; Spinney Bros., Canada; and Town Mountain, North Carolina.
On Sunday the hours are 11 a.m. to 10:10 p.m. and admission is $12. Performers will be Monroe Crossing, Nobody’s Darlin., Jr. Sisk & Ramblers Choice from Virginia, Special Concensus, Spinney Bros., and Town Mountain.
Camping facilities are available at the site as are a Kids’ Korner, instrument workshops and a beginners’ jam session. More information at www.BluegrassUSA.net
The weekend will get underway on Thursday, May 27, with a free drive-in community night from 7 to 10 p.m. A 4-H dinner will be available for a $ donation from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Performers will include Chapel Hill, Michigan; Echo Valley, Indiana; Faces Made for Radio, Ohio; and Westbound Ranges, Tennessee.
On Friday admission will be $8 with hours from 6:45 to 10:30 p.m. Performers on Friday will include Chapel Hill, Echo Valley, Faces Made for Radio, Gilbert & Co. from Michigan, and Westbound Rangers.
Show times on Saturday will be from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and admission is $15. Performers will include Jerry Butler & Blu-Js, Tennessee; Echo Valley, Monroe Crossing, Minnesota; Nobody’s Darlin’, Michigan; Special Concensus, Illinois; Spinney Bros., Canada; and Town Mountain, North Carolina.
On Sunday the hours are 11 a.m. to 10:10 p.m. and admission is $12. Performers will be Monroe Crossing, Nobody’s Darlin., Jr. Sisk & Ramblers Choice from Virginia, Special Concensus, Spinney Bros., and Town Mountain.
Camping facilities are available at the site as are a Kids’ Korner, instrument workshops and a beginners’ jam session. More information at www.BluegrassUSA.net
Club Calendar
Wednesday, May 12
Poplar Grove Club--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 13
Happy Hour--First Presbyterian Church; noon. For reservations call: 824-2724, 824-1070, 824-0363, 824-0767 or 565-3387. This will be the last luncheon until fall.
Bee Happy Quilters--Wells County Public Library; 7 p.m. Lesson: Block raffle with Carol Riley. Row Robin finished for show and tell. Public welcome. Call 824-1463.
Saturday, May 15
River Terrace Estates--Chet Baumgartner and friends; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
The Wells Co. Genealogy meeting/carry-in at Connie Brubakers on Saturday, May 15th has been postponed but we will still be meeting at the historical Museum at 10 a.m. Avon Crismore will be give a program. For more information call Connie Brubaker at 260-543-2423.
Poplar Grove Club--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 13
Happy Hour--First Presbyterian Church; noon. For reservations call: 824-2724, 824-1070, 824-0363, 824-0767 or 565-3387. This will be the last luncheon until fall.
Bee Happy Quilters--Wells County Public Library; 7 p.m. Lesson: Block raffle with Carol Riley. Row Robin finished for show and tell. Public welcome. Call 824-1463.
Saturday, May 15
River Terrace Estates--Chet Baumgartner and friends; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
The Wells Co. Genealogy meeting/carry-in at Connie Brubakers on Saturday, May 15th has been postponed but we will still be meeting at the historical Museum at 10 a.m. Avon Crismore will be give a program. For more information call Connie Brubaker at 260-543-2423.
What is Up?
Adams County Advantage May 19
The Adams County Advantage, jointly sponsored by the Berne Chamber of Commerce and Decatur Chamber of Commerce, is a speed networking event open to all businesses and organizations located in or doing business in Adams County. The purpose is to make or renew contacts with business “neighbors.”
Representatives will be seated at round tables. Each participant will be permitted 90 seconds to promote their business or organization. A bell will signal when to start and end presentations. A business card and one piece of literature may be distributed by each person.
After everyone has made a brief presentation at the first table, the participants will be scrambled at other tables and the process will be repeated. Adams County Advantage will take place on Wednesday, May 19 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Monroe United Methodist Church. A breakfast will be served by Manley Meats. Please call by Friday May 14 to make your $10 reservation to this new cooperative event being sponsored by the Berne and Decatur Chambers of Commerce. 589-8080 or 724-2604.
Wells County Master Gardener Plant Sale May 15
The Wells County Master Gardener's annual plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 15 at 8 a.m. at the Dutch Mill Plaza in Bluffton just North of the Crosby Bridge on Main Street.
A nice selection of plants from the member’s gardens is expected at the sale with proceeds from the activity going for projects such as, the Cook-Williamson Memorial Iris Garden, the Farm Bureau/Master Gardener Flower Show during the 4-H Fair, the Ossian Elementary School plant laboratory, and educational projects sponsored by the group throughout the year.
Community Health Fair May 15
A Community Health Fair will be held Saturday, May 15 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Heritage Pointe in Warren. Those attending should enter through Cahpel entrance.
There will be a free Pixy Scan for Bone Density; Lipid Panel for $15 (10 hour fast required. Water and meds permitted), Glucose for $5 (10 hour fast required. Water and meds permitted); PSA for $20 men only (fasting NOT required); Thyroid for $20 (fasting not required); Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (CMP) for $25 includes glucose (10 hour fast), C-Reactive Protein (CRP for $20). For more information call 260-375-2201, ext. 247 or 260-375-2201, ext. 252. (5/5)
Ladies & Girls Spring Fling Tea May 15
The South Adams Senior Center will host a Ladies/Girls Spring Fling Tea Saturday, May 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be a light lunch served. Willa Kay Sprunger will be present the program. This event is open and free to the public. Those attending should bring a hat (garden hat, straw hat or old hat
You do need reservations so we know how many to plan for so please call the South Adams Senior Center at 260-589-8877 to reserve your place now. Reservations should be in no later than Thursday, May 13.
3 Points Youth
Ministry work day May 15
3 Points Youth Ministry, a new joint ministry program between St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Calvary Lutheran Church in Bluffton and St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Uniondale, will take part in the Great American Clean Up May 15. Those attending will meet at St. Mark's Lutheran Church on Thiele Rd in Fort Wayne at 8:45 a.m. They will clean the area behind Walmart in Southtown Plaza in Fort Wayne. Call Erin Wolfe at 260-348-6511 or email: erinkendle@hotmail.com.
Farmer's Market May 15
Bluffton Farmer's Market at the Dutch Mill Plaza every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. Featured will be flowers, garden plants, baked goods, noodles, eggs, handmade crafts. (Pd. Advt. 5-11)
Drags not Drugs May 16 in Muncie
The Lincoln College of Tech High School Race will be held Sunday, May 16 at the Muncie Dragway. The gates will open at 8 a.m. Time trials at 10 a.m. The race starts at 1 p.m. Race entry is $15 per student or parent. Spectators are $5 each. Students will be trying for $19,000 in total scholarship dollars. Parents and teachers will be trying for $2,000 scholarship (to be given to a student of their choice). Drags Not Drugs will be giving a $2,000 scholarship too.
The Turtle Race is back this year. Everyone has a 15 second dial-in for the 1/8 mile race. First to the finish line and does not go faster than 15 seconds wins. If both go faster than 15 seconds, both lose.
For more information call Denny or Judy Reed at 260-565-4108 or log onto: www.municiedragway.com.
The Adams County Advantage, jointly sponsored by the Berne Chamber of Commerce and Decatur Chamber of Commerce, is a speed networking event open to all businesses and organizations located in or doing business in Adams County. The purpose is to make or renew contacts with business “neighbors.”
Representatives will be seated at round tables. Each participant will be permitted 90 seconds to promote their business or organization. A bell will signal when to start and end presentations. A business card and one piece of literature may be distributed by each person.
After everyone has made a brief presentation at the first table, the participants will be scrambled at other tables and the process will be repeated. Adams County Advantage will take place on Wednesday, May 19 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Monroe United Methodist Church. A breakfast will be served by Manley Meats. Please call by Friday May 14 to make your $10 reservation to this new cooperative event being sponsored by the Berne and Decatur Chambers of Commerce. 589-8080 or 724-2604.
Wells County Master Gardener Plant Sale May 15
The Wells County Master Gardener's annual plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 15 at 8 a.m. at the Dutch Mill Plaza in Bluffton just North of the Crosby Bridge on Main Street.
A nice selection of plants from the member’s gardens is expected at the sale with proceeds from the activity going for projects such as, the Cook-Williamson Memorial Iris Garden, the Farm Bureau/Master Gardener Flower Show during the 4-H Fair, the Ossian Elementary School plant laboratory, and educational projects sponsored by the group throughout the year.
Community Health Fair May 15
A Community Health Fair will be held Saturday, May 15 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Heritage Pointe in Warren. Those attending should enter through Cahpel entrance.
There will be a free Pixy Scan for Bone Density; Lipid Panel for $15 (10 hour fast required. Water and meds permitted), Glucose for $5 (10 hour fast required. Water and meds permitted); PSA for $20 men only (fasting NOT required); Thyroid for $20 (fasting not required); Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (CMP) for $25 includes glucose (10 hour fast), C-Reactive Protein (CRP for $20). For more information call 260-375-2201, ext. 247 or 260-375-2201, ext. 252. (5/5)
Ladies & Girls Spring Fling Tea May 15
The South Adams Senior Center will host a Ladies/Girls Spring Fling Tea Saturday, May 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be a light lunch served. Willa Kay Sprunger will be present the program. This event is open and free to the public. Those attending should bring a hat (garden hat, straw hat or old hat
You do need reservations so we know how many to plan for so please call the South Adams Senior Center at 260-589-8877 to reserve your place now. Reservations should be in no later than Thursday, May 13.
3 Points Youth
Ministry work day May 15
3 Points Youth Ministry, a new joint ministry program between St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Calvary Lutheran Church in Bluffton and St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Uniondale, will take part in the Great American Clean Up May 15. Those attending will meet at St. Mark's Lutheran Church on Thiele Rd in Fort Wayne at 8:45 a.m. They will clean the area behind Walmart in Southtown Plaza in Fort Wayne. Call Erin Wolfe at 260-348-6511 or email: erinkendle@hotmail.com.
Farmer's Market May 15
Bluffton Farmer's Market at the Dutch Mill Plaza every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. Featured will be flowers, garden plants, baked goods, noodles, eggs, handmade crafts. (Pd. Advt. 5-11)
Drags not Drugs May 16 in Muncie
The Lincoln College of Tech High School Race will be held Sunday, May 16 at the Muncie Dragway. The gates will open at 8 a.m. Time trials at 10 a.m. The race starts at 1 p.m. Race entry is $15 per student or parent. Spectators are $5 each. Students will be trying for $19,000 in total scholarship dollars. Parents and teachers will be trying for $2,000 scholarship (to be given to a student of their choice). Drags Not Drugs will be giving a $2,000 scholarship too.
The Turtle Race is back this year. Everyone has a 15 second dial-in for the 1/8 mile race. First to the finish line and does not go faster than 15 seconds wins. If both go faster than 15 seconds, both lose.
For more information call Denny or Judy Reed at 260-565-4108 or log onto: www.municiedragway.com.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Festivals in May
500 FESTIVAL—through May 30, various locations in Indianapolis. Hours vary and admission is charged for most events. Parade on Saturday, May 29, noon in downtown Indianapolis. 317-927-3378 or 500festival.com
BROAD RIPPLE ART FAIR—May 15-16, Indianapolis Art Center, featuring more than 25 artists, four stages of entertainment and two food courts. Hours vary, admission charged. 317-255-2462 or IndplsArtCenter.org
ZIONSVILLE COUNTRY MARKET—May 15, downtown Zionsville. An arts, crafts and antiques festival in downtown Zionsville, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free. 317-873-3836 or zionsvillechamber.org
OHIO RIVER VALLEY FOLK FESTIVAL—May 21-22, Riverfront of Madison. Nationally known folk musicians, storytelling, traditional crafts, food, regional wines and beers, hours vary, admission charged. 800-559-2956 or ohiorivervalleyfolkfestival.com
ROUND THE FOUNTAIN ART FAIR—May 29, Courthouse Square in Lafayette. One of the best one-day outdoor art shows in the midwest. Featuring paintings, sculptures, pottery, photography, prints and jewelry, 9 a.m .to 4:30 p.m., free. 765-491-6298 or roundthefountain.org
BROAD RIPPLE ART FAIR—May 15-16, Indianapolis Art Center, featuring more than 25 artists, four stages of entertainment and two food courts. Hours vary, admission charged. 317-255-2462 or IndplsArtCenter.org
ZIONSVILLE COUNTRY MARKET—May 15, downtown Zionsville. An arts, crafts and antiques festival in downtown Zionsville, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free. 317-873-3836 or zionsvillechamber.org
OHIO RIVER VALLEY FOLK FESTIVAL—May 21-22, Riverfront of Madison. Nationally known folk musicians, storytelling, traditional crafts, food, regional wines and beers, hours vary, admission charged. 800-559-2956 or ohiorivervalleyfolkfestival.com
ROUND THE FOUNTAIN ART FAIR—May 29, Courthouse Square in Lafayette. One of the best one-day outdoor art shows in the midwest. Featuring paintings, sculptures, pottery, photography, prints and jewelry, 9 a.m .to 4:30 p.m., free. 765-491-6298 or roundthefountain.org
What's Up
3 Points Youth Group meets Sunday nights
Members of 3 Points Youth Ministry Youth Group meets Sunday nights. Those in junior high (fifth-eighth grade) meet from 3 to 5 p.m. at St. Mark's in Uniondale. For the Youth Group there will be snacks, games, Bible study, Ultimate Frisbee, movies and more. Those in high school (grades nine through 12) meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Bluffton. All are welcome! Call Erin Wolfe at 260-348-6511 or email: erinkendle@hotmail.com.
Herbs Friends bus trip reservations due May 23
Herbs Friends Herb Club will sponsor a bus trip to Wildflower Woods Sylvan Lake location of Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site near Rome City June 5.
The bus will leave Decatur Plaza North at 7 a.m. and will return at 6 p.m. that evening. Costs is $50 per person and includes lunch and admission fees. Reservations are needed by May 23. Call Sandy at 724-4061, Mary at 724-5305 or Joanne at 724-9435. The trip will include three stops: Gene Stratton-Porter site, Quiet Corner Tea Room for lunch and Warsaw Biblical Gardens.There will be a guided tour of her formal gardens and home.
Art Show at Berne May 14-15
The Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion will host an art show featuring Indiana artist Richard Jackson Friday, May 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend this event. Admission is free. For more information about the art show contact Sarah Conrad, Wellness Pavilion Director at 260-589-4496. The Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion is located on Swiss Village’s North Campus at 1201 Emmental Drive in Berne.
Berne City-Wide Garage Sales
May 14 & 15
The Berne City-Wide Garage sale will be held May 14 & 15. Dozens of residents will be holding garage sales and selling quality used merchandise at bargain prices. After May 1 a map with the locations of the garage sales may be found at www.bernein.com.
Members of 3 Points Youth Ministry Youth Group meets Sunday nights. Those in junior high (fifth-eighth grade) meet from 3 to 5 p.m. at St. Mark's in Uniondale. For the Youth Group there will be snacks, games, Bible study, Ultimate Frisbee, movies and more. Those in high school (grades nine through 12) meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Bluffton. All are welcome! Call Erin Wolfe at 260-348-6511 or email: erinkendle@hotmail.com.
Herbs Friends bus trip reservations due May 23
Herbs Friends Herb Club will sponsor a bus trip to Wildflower Woods Sylvan Lake location of Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site near Rome City June 5.
The bus will leave Decatur Plaza North at 7 a.m. and will return at 6 p.m. that evening. Costs is $50 per person and includes lunch and admission fees. Reservations are needed by May 23. Call Sandy at 724-4061, Mary at 724-5305 or Joanne at 724-9435. The trip will include three stops: Gene Stratton-Porter site, Quiet Corner Tea Room for lunch and Warsaw Biblical Gardens.There will be a guided tour of her formal gardens and home.
Art Show at Berne May 14-15
The Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion will host an art show featuring Indiana artist Richard Jackson Friday, May 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend this event. Admission is free. For more information about the art show contact Sarah Conrad, Wellness Pavilion Director at 260-589-4496. The Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion is located on Swiss Village’s North Campus at 1201 Emmental Drive in Berne.
Berne City-Wide Garage Sales
May 14 & 15
The Berne City-Wide Garage sale will be held May 14 & 15. Dozens of residents will be holding garage sales and selling quality used merchandise at bargain prices. After May 1 a map with the locations of the garage sales may be found at www.bernein.com.
Area Things to See and Do
BRYANT GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
Shower of Stars programs at 2 and 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise
THE VAN DELLS—Friday, May 14.
JIM BRICKMAN/ANNE COCHRAN—Saturday, May 15.
COMEDIAN JIMMY TRAVIS—Thursday, May 20.
BIG BAND MEMORIES—Saturday, May 22.
LIVE FROM BRANSON WITH DOUG GABRIEL—Thursday, may 27.
SANDI PATTY—Sunday, June 13, 2 & 4:30 p.m., tickets now on sale.
Schedule of Shower of Stars available at www.bearcreekfarms.com For more information and reservations call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com
FORT WAYNE’S CIVIC THEATRE
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’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE—New views of the universe with this traveling exhibit, through Aug. 29. This exhibit contains images and video taken from the Hubble Space Telescope of planets, galaxies, black holes and many other fascinating cosmic entities. Developed by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org
FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
STAR WARS IN CONCERT—Thursday, July 15, narrated by Anthony Daniels (C-3PO in the Star Wars Saga)., Charge by phone to 800-745-3000.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office 1-800-745-3000.
Shower of Stars programs at 2 and 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise
THE VAN DELLS—Friday, May 14.
JIM BRICKMAN/ANNE COCHRAN—Saturday, May 15.
COMEDIAN JIMMY TRAVIS—Thursday, May 20.
BIG BAND MEMORIES—Saturday, May 22.
LIVE FROM BRANSON WITH DOUG GABRIEL—Thursday, may 27.
SANDI PATTY—Sunday, June 13, 2 & 4:30 p.m., tickets now on sale.
Schedule of Shower of Stars available at www.bearcreekfarms.com For more information and reservations call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com
FORT WAYNE’S CIVIC THEATRE
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’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE—New views of the universe with this traveling exhibit, through Aug. 29. This exhibit contains images and video taken from the Hubble Space Telescope of planets, galaxies, black holes and many other fascinating cosmic entities. Developed by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org
FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
STAR WARS IN CONCERT—Thursday, July 15, narrated by Anthony Daniels (C-3PO in the Star Wars Saga)., Charge by phone to 800-745-3000.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office 1-800-745-3000.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Club Calendar
Monday, May 10
Epsilon Zeta Chapter business meeting--6:30 p.m.; Corner Depot. Hostess will be Donna Breedlove.
Wells County Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer support group at Wells County Center on Aging at 225 W. Water St., Bluffton; 4-5:30 p.m.
Widowed to Widowed--Corner Depot; 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 12
Poplar Grove Club--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 13
Happy Hour--First Presbyterian Church; noon. For reservations call: 824-2724, 824-1070, 824-0363, 824-0767 or 565-3387. This will be the last luncheon until fall.
Epsilon Zeta Chapter business meeting--6:30 p.m.; Corner Depot. Hostess will be Donna Breedlove.
Wells County Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer support group at Wells County Center on Aging at 225 W. Water St., Bluffton; 4-5:30 p.m.
Widowed to Widowed--Corner Depot; 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 12
Poplar Grove Club--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 13
Happy Hour--First Presbyterian Church; noon. For reservations call: 824-2724, 824-1070, 824-0363, 824-0767 or 565-3387. This will be the last luncheon until fall.
What's UP!
SW Community Church Garage Sale May 7 & 8
Members of Southern Wells Communty Church will sponsor a garage sale Friday, May 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, May 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 4-H Quonset Hut at the Wells County 4-H Park in Bluffton.
Dinner reservations needed for Steve Kelly benefit
Dinner reservations and carry-out requests are needed for the Steve Kelly Benefit dinner Saturday, May 15 by calling the Bluffton Elks Lodge at 824-2824 as soon as possible so enough meat can be ordered. There will also be carry-outs available that night. Cost is $12 each. Included will be 1” smoked pork chop and sides. The lodge is located at 213 S. Main Street, Bluffton.
In addition to the events on May 15, there are people in the community getting together for a Maintenance Day at the Steve Kelly home Saturday, May 8. Anyone interested in volunteering can call 260-410-9257 for more information.
Those interested in contributing monetary donations may do so by sending checks made payable to Steve Kelly to Appliance One at 619 N. Main Street, Bluffton, IN 46714.
Loblolly Marsh Tours available first
Saturdays of month
On the first Saturday of each month from May through September come hike the nature trails of the Loblolly Marsh Wetland Preserve and discover the native plants, flowers and animals that lurk in its muddy waters.
Now Loblolly Marsh Tours are available to the public on the first Saturday of every month from May through September. Amateur naturalists will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Limberlost Cabin, 200 E. 6th St. Geneva, Ind., right along U.S. 27 for orientation. Tours will then head to the Loblolly Marsh from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for special guided hikes with Indiana Department of Natural Resources staff. Admission is $2 per person.
Visit IndianaMuseum.org/Limberlost or call 260.368.7428 for more information. Go online to find out about the “Rent a Naturalist” program designed specially for your family, youth group, or classroom.
Register soon for Kid's Fishing Derbies
Children ages two to 14 are invited to participate in one of the Fishing Derbies at the three Upper Wabash Reservoirs June 5 during the statewide Free Fishing Weekend. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. with fishing from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Award ceremonies will follow.Children should pre-register. Each participating child will go home with a prize. There are grand prizes for the largest fish caught and prizes for each of the three age categories.
Call 260-468-2127 to register. The standard entrance $4-$5 fee will be in effect when the gatehouse is open.
Kids plant flower for mom for free at library May 8
The Master Gardener's will sponsor a project at the Bluffton-Wells County Library on Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. until noon.
Children ages three thru 12 may come to the Library, decorate a flower pot and plant a flower to take home to their Mom for Mother's Day. Please call the library to register for this free program as there will be a limit of 35 children to participate in the project.
SW Sports Physicals May 12
On Wednesday, May 12 the Athletic Department will hold sports physicals in the Raiderdome Gym from 4:30-7 p.m.
Dr. John Wilson and Dr. Tammy Dunmoyer will be performing the physical for the athletes. This is open to all current and future Southern Wells students grades five throuh 11. The cost is $15 each or $40 for a family.
For more information call 765-728-5534
Members of Southern Wells Communty Church will sponsor a garage sale Friday, May 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, May 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 4-H Quonset Hut at the Wells County 4-H Park in Bluffton.
Dinner reservations needed for Steve Kelly benefit
Dinner reservations and carry-out requests are needed for the Steve Kelly Benefit dinner Saturday, May 15 by calling the Bluffton Elks Lodge at 824-2824 as soon as possible so enough meat can be ordered. There will also be carry-outs available that night. Cost is $12 each. Included will be 1” smoked pork chop and sides. The lodge is located at 213 S. Main Street, Bluffton.
In addition to the events on May 15, there are people in the community getting together for a Maintenance Day at the Steve Kelly home Saturday, May 8. Anyone interested in volunteering can call 260-410-9257 for more information.
Those interested in contributing monetary donations may do so by sending checks made payable to Steve Kelly to Appliance One at 619 N. Main Street, Bluffton, IN 46714.
Loblolly Marsh Tours available first
Saturdays of month
On the first Saturday of each month from May through September come hike the nature trails of the Loblolly Marsh Wetland Preserve and discover the native plants, flowers and animals that lurk in its muddy waters.
Now Loblolly Marsh Tours are available to the public on the first Saturday of every month from May through September. Amateur naturalists will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Limberlost Cabin, 200 E. 6th St. Geneva, Ind., right along U.S. 27 for orientation. Tours will then head to the Loblolly Marsh from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for special guided hikes with Indiana Department of Natural Resources staff. Admission is $2 per person.
Visit IndianaMuseum.org/Limberlost or call 260.368.7428 for more information. Go online to find out about the “Rent a Naturalist” program designed specially for your family, youth group, or classroom.
Register soon for Kid's Fishing Derbies
Children ages two to 14 are invited to participate in one of the Fishing Derbies at the three Upper Wabash Reservoirs June 5 during the statewide Free Fishing Weekend. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. with fishing from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Award ceremonies will follow.Children should pre-register. Each participating child will go home with a prize. There are grand prizes for the largest fish caught and prizes for each of the three age categories.
Call 260-468-2127 to register. The standard entrance $4-$5 fee will be in effect when the gatehouse is open.
Kids plant flower for mom for free at library May 8
The Master Gardener's will sponsor a project at the Bluffton-Wells County Library on Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. until noon.
Children ages three thru 12 may come to the Library, decorate a flower pot and plant a flower to take home to their Mom for Mother's Day. Please call the library to register for this free program as there will be a limit of 35 children to participate in the project.
SW Sports Physicals May 12
On Wednesday, May 12 the Athletic Department will hold sports physicals in the Raiderdome Gym from 4:30-7 p.m.
Dr. John Wilson and Dr. Tammy Dunmoyer will be performing the physical for the athletes. This is open to all current and future Southern Wells students grades five throuh 11. The cost is $15 each or $40 for a family.
For more information call 765-728-5534
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Tootsie Roll Drive Friday & Saturday
The Knights of Columbus Council 13142 from St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Yoder, will be on the streets Friday, May 7 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Ossian and in Bluffton on Saturday, May 8 from 8 a.m. to noon handing out Tootsie Rolls in exchange for a free will donation to the annual Tootsie Roll Drive.
The money donated will given to Bi-County Services to benefit the mentally challenged of Adams and Wells Counties. Proceeds will offset the cost of transportation and lunches at special events.
The money donated will given to Bi-County Services to benefit the mentally challenged of Adams and Wells Counties. Proceeds will offset the cost of transportation and lunches at special events.
Club Calendar
Saturday, May 8
Korean War Veterans Assn., Indiana Chapter One--American Legion Post 82, 3501 Harris Road, Fort Wayne; Social hour and breakfast at 7 a.m. Meeting at 9 a.m. Second nominations of new officers will be held. Election will be in June. Friends and spouses are welcome. Calll 260-485-7627.
River Terrace Estates--Art Beer playing accordian and Esther Mowery playing guitar; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Korean War Veterans Assn., Indiana Chapter One--American Legion Post 82, 3501 Harris Road, Fort Wayne; Social hour and breakfast at 7 a.m. Meeting at 9 a.m. Second nominations of new officers will be held. Election will be in June. Friends and spouses are welcome. Calll 260-485-7627.
River Terrace Estates--Art Beer playing accordian and Esther Mowery playing guitar; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Wells Co. Council on Aging
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. 2008
2010 Senior Discount Cards are now available at the Wells County Council on Aging from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cards are $7 and are not transferable or $8 laminated. Many local vendors participate in this senior discount program. If it is impossible to go to the Council on Aging office to purchase a card, you can receive it by mail Send the agency a stamped, self-addressed legal sized envelope; enclose the $7 per card and the additional $1 fee if lamination is desired. The discount card and list of sponsors will then be mailed to you. Sale of Senior Citizens Discount Cards are a fundraising project for the local Council on Aging. The money raised by the sale of the cards supports many services the organization has to offer within the Wells County Community, including programs such as transportation and in-home services. If you are a business owner and are interested in sponsoring a discount, contact Margaret Whitesel at 824-1070.
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.
Friday, May 7
1-4:30 p.m.—Pool: 8 Ball at Christian Care Retirement Community. Participation is free. For informatin call Marcia Meyer at 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, May 10
4-5 p.m.—Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting at Wells County Council on Aging, 225 W. Water Street, Bluffton.
Wednesday, May 12
10 a.m.-Noon—Bluffton Parks Department, City Hall. Senior Social Time. Cards, games, occasional bingo, guest speakers and crafts. Participation is free. Call 824-6069.
Friday, May 14
9 a.m.-2 p.m.—Foot Clinic by Toni Mowery, LPN. Includs foot soak, foot inspection, nail and callous care and lotion massage for $23. Call 824-1070 to make an appointment.
225 W. Water St., Bluffton
260-824-1070
Office Hours Monday through Friday are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 2008
2010 Senior Discount Cards are now available at the Wells County Council on Aging from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cards are $7 and are not transferable or $8 laminated. Many local vendors participate in this senior discount program. If it is impossible to go to the Council on Aging office to purchase a card, you can receive it by mail Send the agency a stamped, self-addressed legal sized envelope; enclose the $7 per card and the additional $1 fee if lamination is desired. The discount card and list of sponsors will then be mailed to you. Sale of Senior Citizens Discount Cards are a fundraising project for the local Council on Aging. The money raised by the sale of the cards supports many services the organization has to offer within the Wells County Community, including programs such as transportation and in-home services. If you are a business owner and are interested in sponsoring a discount, contact Margaret Whitesel at 824-1070.
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.
Friday, May 7
1-4:30 p.m.—Pool: 8 Ball at Christian Care Retirement Community. Participation is free. For informatin call Marcia Meyer at 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, May 10
4-5 p.m.—Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting at Wells County Council on Aging, 225 W. Water Street, Bluffton.
Wednesday, May 12
10 a.m.-Noon—Bluffton Parks Department, City Hall. Senior Social Time. Cards, games, occasional bingo, guest speakers and crafts. Participation is free. Call 824-6069.
Friday, May 14
9 a.m.-2 p.m.—Foot Clinic by Toni Mowery, LPN. Includs foot soak, foot inspection, nail and callous care and lotion massage for $23. Call 824-1070 to make an appointment.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Area Things to See and Do
WABASH
HONEYWELL CENTER
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS—Sunday, May 16, 3 and 7 p.m., tickets $14 to $20 with $4 discounts for kids through high school. (Note this show often sells out at venues.)
THE BEACH BOYS—Thursday, May 27, 7:30 p.m., $27 to $100 tickets.
VINCE GILL—Sunday, June 6, 7:30 p.m., $27 to $100 tickets.
HERMAN’S HERMITS WITH PETER NOONE—Saturday, Aug. 14, $19 to $50.
Information at 260-563-1102 or at www.honeywellcenter.org
WARSAW
WAGON WHEEL THEATRE
SUMMER SEASON—Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical, June 9-19; All Shook Up, June 13-July 3; The Music Man, July 7-17; Godspell, July 21-31; The Importance of Being Earnest, Aug. 5-14; The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Aug. 18-28.
For more information or to arrange for tickets call 574-267-8041 or toll free to 866-823-2618. Website is www.wagonwheeltheatre.com
FORT WAYNE’S ARTLINK ART SPACE
30TH PRINT EXHIBITION—through May 26.
PUSH PIN GALLERY—Art by the University of Saint Francis f/8 photo club.
REGULAR HOURS—noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Located at 437 East Berry St., FW. Information at www.artlinkfw.com
PORTLAND’S ARTS PLACE
JAY COUNTY COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT—Dust off your old band instruments and join the band. Eight weeks of rehearsals from 6:30 to 8 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, May 26, culminating in a July 4 concert at the Jay County Fairgrounds. The band will be directed by Emilie Garringer, Pete Vogler and Kelly Smeltzer. Cost to participate is $25 More information at www.artsland.org
FW CHILDREN’S ZOO
Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $13 for adults, $10 for seniors 60 and older and $8 for those 2-14, free to those age 1 and under and Zoo Society members.
FORT WAYNE TRINITY MUSICFEST
Featuring the Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, David Crowder Band—Saturday, July 17, Parkview Field, $39 (before May 1 or $49 day of show).
HONEYWELL CENTER
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS—Sunday, May 16, 3 and 7 p.m., tickets $14 to $20 with $4 discounts for kids through high school. (Note this show often sells out at venues.)
THE BEACH BOYS—Thursday, May 27, 7:30 p.m., $27 to $100 tickets.
VINCE GILL—Sunday, June 6, 7:30 p.m., $27 to $100 tickets.
HERMAN’S HERMITS WITH PETER NOONE—Saturday, Aug. 14, $19 to $50.
Information at 260-563-1102 or at www.honeywellcenter.org
WARSAW
WAGON WHEEL THEATRE
SUMMER SEASON—Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical, June 9-19; All Shook Up, June 13-July 3; The Music Man, July 7-17; Godspell, July 21-31; The Importance of Being Earnest, Aug. 5-14; The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Aug. 18-28.
For more information or to arrange for tickets call 574-267-8041 or toll free to 866-823-2618. Website is www.wagonwheeltheatre.com
FORT WAYNE’S ARTLINK ART SPACE
30TH PRINT EXHIBITION—through May 26.
PUSH PIN GALLERY—Art by the University of Saint Francis f/8 photo club.
REGULAR HOURS—noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Located at 437 East Berry St., FW. Information at www.artlinkfw.com
PORTLAND’S ARTS PLACE
JAY COUNTY COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT—Dust off your old band instruments and join the band. Eight weeks of rehearsals from 6:30 to 8 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, May 26, culminating in a July 4 concert at the Jay County Fairgrounds. The band will be directed by Emilie Garringer, Pete Vogler and Kelly Smeltzer. Cost to participate is $25 More information at www.artsland.org
FW CHILDREN’S ZOO
Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $13 for adults, $10 for seniors 60 and older and $8 for those 2-14, free to those age 1 and under and Zoo Society members.
FORT WAYNE TRINITY MUSICFEST
Featuring the Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, David Crowder Band—Saturday, July 17, Parkview Field, $39 (before May 1 or $49 day of show).
Homemakers festival
The Wells County Extension Homemakers will hold their annual festival Thursday, May 20 at the Wells County 4-H Community Center in Bluffton. Poplar Grove Club will be hosting the event.
Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. The program will start at 6 p.m. Cost is $9 per person. Reservations are due by May 13. Those wishing to attend can make a check payable to the Wells County Extension Homemakers and send it to: Janice Walker at 2672W., 900S., Poneto, IN 46781.
The evening is a celebration of the previous year of activities as well as recognizing 50 year members and 90 year old members. There will be a performance by the County Chorus, voting for the Cultural Arts entry for Home and Family Conference, naming the Homemaker of the Year, recognizing county officers and installing the 2010-2011 officer and more.
You don’t have to be a member of a club to attend the event.
Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. The program will start at 6 p.m. Cost is $9 per person. Reservations are due by May 13. Those wishing to attend can make a check payable to the Wells County Extension Homemakers and send it to: Janice Walker at 2672W., 900S., Poneto, IN 46781.
The evening is a celebration of the previous year of activities as well as recognizing 50 year members and 90 year old members. There will be a performance by the County Chorus, voting for the Cultural Arts entry for Home and Family Conference, naming the Homemaker of the Year, recognizing county officers and installing the 2010-2011 officer and more.
You don’t have to be a member of a club to attend the event.
Club Calendar
Tuesday, May 4
Cardinal Bird Club--will hike “Acres Along the Wabash” west of Murray at 4:30 p.m. Leaders Charlie and Susan Schaffter. See very rare shooting stars and perhaps a Scarlet Tanager.
Bluffton Lions Club--Corner Depot; 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, May 5
Bible Study Club--United Methodist Church. Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Meeting at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 8
Korean War Veterans Assn., Indiana Chapter One--American Legion Post 82, 3501 Harris Road, Fort Wayne; Social hour and breakfast at 7 a.m. Meeting at 9 a.m. Second nominations of new officers will be held. Election will be in June. Friends and spouses are welcome. Calll 260-485-7627.
River Terrace Estates--Art Beer playing accordian and Esther Mowery playing guitar; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Cardinal Bird Club--will hike “Acres Along the Wabash” west of Murray at 4:30 p.m. Leaders Charlie and Susan Schaffter. See very rare shooting stars and perhaps a Scarlet Tanager.
Bluffton Lions Club--Corner Depot; 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, May 5
Bible Study Club--United Methodist Church. Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Meeting at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 8
Korean War Veterans Assn., Indiana Chapter One--American Legion Post 82, 3501 Harris Road, Fort Wayne; Social hour and breakfast at 7 a.m. Meeting at 9 a.m. Second nominations of new officers will be held. Election will be in June. Friends and spouses are welcome. Calll 260-485-7627.
River Terrace Estates--Art Beer playing accordian and Esther Mowery playing guitar; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Creative Arts Council Programs
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 wellscocreativearts.com Find event & membership information, view exhibits, purchase tickets, take classes, or volunteer.
HOURS—Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Monday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by arrangement with the CAC office.
IN THE BALENTINE GALLERY
STUDENT ART—Wells County student artwork April 18-May 21 sponsored by Bluffton Tri Kappa.
Calls for entries:
Works due May 28 for “The Garden” florals, landscapes, critters may be entered
2010 Focus on Photos award exhibit sponsored by Ossian State Bank, as for submission form.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
SUMMER CAMPS—
EVENTS
ROAD TRIP—Saturday, June 5, “Vintage Indiana,” food, wine and entertainment fest at Military Park in downtown Indy, $60 for transportation and admission to event. Reservations needed by June 1.
JAZZ ON THE PATIO—Sunday, June 20, no admission charge.
Ongoing Activities:
CAC board of directors—development retreat with Charles A. Shepard, III at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, May 24, 5:30 p.m.
PHOTOGRAPHERS FORUM—Thursday, May 27. Beginners welcome. Open to the public. Free of charge.
READERS CIRCLE—Tuesday, May 11, topic to be announced. Brown bag lunch meetings at noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday each month at CAC.
CULINARY ARTISTS—Thursday, May 6, noon, tour of Simpler Times Bakery, reservation to CAC by May 4. Nancy Hewitt hosting.
ARTISTS IN ACTION— Fridays at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., work space by arrangement with CAC office
HOURS—Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Monday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by arrangement with the CAC office.
IN THE BALENTINE GALLERY
STUDENT ART—Wells County student artwork April 18-May 21 sponsored by Bluffton Tri Kappa.
Calls for entries:
Works due May 28 for “The Garden” florals, landscapes, critters may be entered
2010 Focus on Photos award exhibit sponsored by Ossian State Bank, as for submission form.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
SUMMER CAMPS—
EVENTS
ROAD TRIP—Saturday, June 5, “Vintage Indiana,” food, wine and entertainment fest at Military Park in downtown Indy, $60 for transportation and admission to event. Reservations needed by June 1.
JAZZ ON THE PATIO—Sunday, June 20, no admission charge.
Ongoing Activities:
CAC board of directors—development retreat with Charles A. Shepard, III at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, May 24, 5:30 p.m.
PHOTOGRAPHERS FORUM—Thursday, May 27. Beginners welcome. Open to the public. Free of charge.
READERS CIRCLE—Tuesday, May 11, topic to be announced. Brown bag lunch meetings at noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday each month at CAC.
CULINARY ARTISTS—Thursday, May 6, noon, tour of Simpler Times Bakery, reservation to CAC by May 4. Nancy Hewitt hosting.
ARTISTS IN ACTION— Fridays at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., work space by arrangement with CAC office
Club Calendar
Tuesday, May 4
Cardinal Bird Club--will hike “Acres Along the Wabash” west of Murray at 4:30 p.m. Leaders Charlie and Susan Schaffter. See very rare shooting stars and perhaps a Scarlet Tanager.
Bluffton Lions Club--Corner Depot; 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, May 5
Bible Study Club--United Methodist Church. Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Meeting at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 8
Korean War Veterans Assn., Indiana Chapter One--American Legion Post 82, 3501 Harris Road, Fort Wayne; Social hour and breakfast at 7 a.m. Meeting at 9 a.m. Second nominations of new officers will be held. Election will be in June. Friends and spouses are welcome. Calll 260-485-7627.
River Terrace Estates--Art Beer playing accordian and Esther Mowery playing guitar; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Sunday, May 9
River Terrace Estates--Tim Mann, inspirational speaker; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.
Cardinal Bird Club--will hike “Acres Along the Wabash” west of Murray at 4:30 p.m. Leaders Charlie and Susan Schaffter. See very rare shooting stars and perhaps a Scarlet Tanager.
Bluffton Lions Club--Corner Depot; 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, May 5
Bible Study Club--United Methodist Church. Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Meeting at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 8
Korean War Veterans Assn., Indiana Chapter One--American Legion Post 82, 3501 Harris Road, Fort Wayne; Social hour and breakfast at 7 a.m. Meeting at 9 a.m. Second nominations of new officers will be held. Election will be in June. Friends and spouses are welcome. Calll 260-485-7627.
River Terrace Estates--Art Beer playing accordian and Esther Mowery playing guitar; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Sunday, May 9
River Terrace Estates--Tim Mann, inspirational speaker; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.
What's Up
Bake for Hope at Bear Creek Farms May 7-9
Bearcreek Farms in Bryant will be taking donations for their first Bake for Hope event from May 4-7. All baked goods donated must have the individuals name, phone number and product ingredients in order to be included in the bake sale.
The baked goods will be on sale May 7-9. Bearcreek Farms will also be accepting volunteers to help work the bake sale.
The organization donates the proceeds to Susan G. Komen for the Cure local affiliate offices, the global leader of the breast cancer movement. The beneficiary enables the money raised locally to be kept local, supporting women in each city dealing with breast cancer
For more information regarding Bearcreek Farms participate in Bake for Hope contact Carla Loy at 260-997-6822 or bear@jayco.net.
Naomi Chapman book signing tonight
Author Naomi Chapman will have a book signing Monday, May 3 at 6 p.m. at Adams County Public Library.
She is author of five thrillers. She is from Fostoria Ohio.
Boy Scouts
fundraiser May 7 & 8
During this 100th anniversary of scouting year, B.S.A. Venture crew 2149 from Bluffton are planning a series of fund raisers to support the activities of our members. The first fund raiser is a Boy Scout cookies, candles, and lotions sale.
May 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 8 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., outside the entrances to the Bluffton Lowes. There is a limited supply and limited varieties, so come early for the best selection.
This fundraiser will help our members pay for their Scuba Diving courses.
For more information call 260-760-0123.
Pancake, Egg and Sausage breakfast May 8
A Pancake, Egg and Sausage Breakfast will be held Saturday, May 8 from 6 to 10:30 a.m. at Hope Missionary Church at 429 E. Dustman Road, Bluffton.
Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages six to 12 and free for those age five and younger.
All proceeds will go directly toward providing relief efforts (in the form of manpower and supplies) to individuals and communities dealing with catastrophic events.
For more information on Disaster Relief Ministries call 824-1844.
Master Gardener hanging basket demonstration
May 10
Learn to create beautiful and healthy hanging baskets Monday, May 10 at 1 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library during the Good Things Book Club.
Purdue Master Gardener B.J. Gray will demonstrate planting techniques for hanging baskets, talk about staging with plants and flowers, and answer general gardening questions. The event is free and the public is invited. Good Things Book Club meets the second Monday of each month to review the latest books on home living, entertaining, crafts, gardening and more. For more information about this special event or the book club call the Wells County Public Library at 260-824-1612 or go to www.wellscolibrary.org
Circus at Roanoke Park May 12
On Wednesday, May 12 Roanoke hits the big time with the big top as they welcome the circus to town in Roanoke Park. With tigers, elephants, horses and clowns, this traditional old style circus is full of family fun and entertainment and offers several ways in which families can enjoy the magic of circus events. The fun starts at 7:30 am on Wednesday, May 12 when the circus rolls into town. Spectators are invited to come and watch the animals being unloaded and fed and guides will be on hand to answer questions. At 9 a.m. the elephants will raise the big top with pomp and majesty as a performance that’s free to the public; all are invited and encouraged to watch the pachyderms perform their duties. The actual shows take place under the big top tent at 4:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. the same day.
A fund raiser for the Roanoke Volunteer Fire Department and the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund, the circus is sponsored in part by Bippus State Bank. The advance circus tickets will be on sale at the Bippus State Bank locations in Roanoke and in Huntington. The advance ticket price is a bargain: a $25 family ticket includes two adults and three children (ages two to 11). Tickets will also be available the day of the performance: adults $14 and children $7. More information is available on the Roanoke Chamber website: www.discoverroanoke.org. or call Mat Quickery at 672-2265.
Community Health Fair May 15
A Community Health Fair will be held Saturday, May 15 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Heritage Pointe in Warren. Those attending should enter through Cahpel entrance.
There will be a free Pixy Scan for Bone Density; Lipid Panel for $15 (10 hour fast required. Water and meds permitted), Glucose for $5 (10 hour fast required. Water and meds permitted); PSA for $20 men only (fasting NOT required); Thyroid for $20 (fasting not required); Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (CMP) for $25 includes glucose (10 hour fast), C-Reactive Protein (CRP for $20).
For more information call 260-375-2201, ext. 247 or 260-375-2201, ext. 252.
Bearcreek Farms in Bryant will be taking donations for their first Bake for Hope event from May 4-7. All baked goods donated must have the individuals name, phone number and product ingredients in order to be included in the bake sale.
The baked goods will be on sale May 7-9. Bearcreek Farms will also be accepting volunteers to help work the bake sale.
The organization donates the proceeds to Susan G. Komen for the Cure local affiliate offices, the global leader of the breast cancer movement. The beneficiary enables the money raised locally to be kept local, supporting women in each city dealing with breast cancer
For more information regarding Bearcreek Farms participate in Bake for Hope contact Carla Loy at 260-997-6822 or bear@jayco.net.
Naomi Chapman book signing tonight
Author Naomi Chapman will have a book signing Monday, May 3 at 6 p.m. at Adams County Public Library.
She is author of five thrillers. She is from Fostoria Ohio.
Boy Scouts
fundraiser May 7 & 8
During this 100th anniversary of scouting year, B.S.A. Venture crew 2149 from Bluffton are planning a series of fund raisers to support the activities of our members. The first fund raiser is a Boy Scout cookies, candles, and lotions sale.
May 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 8 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., outside the entrances to the Bluffton Lowes. There is a limited supply and limited varieties, so come early for the best selection.
This fundraiser will help our members pay for their Scuba Diving courses.
For more information call 260-760-0123.
Pancake, Egg and Sausage breakfast May 8
A Pancake, Egg and Sausage Breakfast will be held Saturday, May 8 from 6 to 10:30 a.m. at Hope Missionary Church at 429 E. Dustman Road, Bluffton.
Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages six to 12 and free for those age five and younger.
All proceeds will go directly toward providing relief efforts (in the form of manpower and supplies) to individuals and communities dealing with catastrophic events.
For more information on Disaster Relief Ministries call 824-1844.
Master Gardener hanging basket demonstration
May 10
Learn to create beautiful and healthy hanging baskets Monday, May 10 at 1 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library during the Good Things Book Club.
Purdue Master Gardener B.J. Gray will demonstrate planting techniques for hanging baskets, talk about staging with plants and flowers, and answer general gardening questions. The event is free and the public is invited. Good Things Book Club meets the second Monday of each month to review the latest books on home living, entertaining, crafts, gardening and more. For more information about this special event or the book club call the Wells County Public Library at 260-824-1612 or go to www.wellscolibrary.org
Circus at Roanoke Park May 12
On Wednesday, May 12 Roanoke hits the big time with the big top as they welcome the circus to town in Roanoke Park. With tigers, elephants, horses and clowns, this traditional old style circus is full of family fun and entertainment and offers several ways in which families can enjoy the magic of circus events. The fun starts at 7:30 am on Wednesday, May 12 when the circus rolls into town. Spectators are invited to come and watch the animals being unloaded and fed and guides will be on hand to answer questions. At 9 a.m. the elephants will raise the big top with pomp and majesty as a performance that’s free to the public; all are invited and encouraged to watch the pachyderms perform their duties. The actual shows take place under the big top tent at 4:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. the same day.
A fund raiser for the Roanoke Volunteer Fire Department and the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund, the circus is sponsored in part by Bippus State Bank. The advance circus tickets will be on sale at the Bippus State Bank locations in Roanoke and in Huntington. The advance ticket price is a bargain: a $25 family ticket includes two adults and three children (ages two to 11). Tickets will also be available the day of the performance: adults $14 and children $7. More information is available on the Roanoke Chamber website: www.discoverroanoke.org. or call Mat Quickery at 672-2265.
Community Health Fair May 15
A Community Health Fair will be held Saturday, May 15 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Heritage Pointe in Warren. Those attending should enter through Cahpel entrance.
There will be a free Pixy Scan for Bone Density; Lipid Panel for $15 (10 hour fast required. Water and meds permitted), Glucose for $5 (10 hour fast required. Water and meds permitted); PSA for $20 men only (fasting NOT required); Thyroid for $20 (fasting not required); Comprehensive Metabolic Profile (CMP) for $25 includes glucose (10 hour fast), C-Reactive Protein (CRP for $20).
For more information call 260-375-2201, ext. 247 or 260-375-2201, ext. 252.
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