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Display of hooked rugs Aug. 18-21
For four days starting Wednesday, Aug. 18, through Saturday, Aug. 21, rug hookers from across the country will contribute their pieces for Sauder Village Rug Hooking Week exhibit in Founder’s Hall.
The feature exhibit for this year’s show will highlight the works of Mary Sheppard Burton and artist Leonard Feenan. Mary’s work and contributions to rug hooking throughout her life are recognized throughout the world. This feature exhibit will present a collection of their work, including the three-dimensional Noah’s Ark. With an overall height of 5-7 and weighing more than 300 pounds, this massive project includes more than 104 individual hooked animals and people, and is sure to be an inspiration to guests of all ages.
There is a “Show-Only” admission to the Rug Hooking Exhibit of just $10 or for only $4.50 more the adult admission includes the entire Historic Village. The admission rate is $7.50 for students ages 6-16 and children 5 and under are always free with family. Historic Village hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday afternoon noon to 4 p.m. For more information phone 800-590-9755 or log on to saudervillage.org

BackWater Band to perform Aug. 17
The LaFontaine Arts Council’s Summer Concert Series will feature Backwater Band Aug. 17 at at 6:30 p.m. at the Forks of the Wabash Park in Huntington. In the event of rain, the concerts will move to Heritage Hall at Hier’s Park.
Concessions will be available for purchase during the concerts. The concerts are free to the public. A freewill offering is taken after each concert. Proceeds from that are directed toward “Arts in Education” series of annual programming sponsored by the LaFontaine Arts Council.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair and take time to listen to the sounds of the Wabash River and the songs of the talented entertainers. We hope to welcome you to the Forks! Questions about the concerts can be directed to Debbie Dyer, 358-0055 or 356-8874.

Senior Advisory Council meeeting Aug. 18
The Community Senior Advisory Council of Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana, Inc. will meet on August 18 at 1:30 pm. at the Administrative office at 2927 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne in the first floor conference room.
Please contact Carol Ellinger, Director of Planning and Development at 260.745.1200 or cellinger@agingihs.org with any comments or questions regarding the meeting. The meeting is always open to the public.

Watercolor workshop Aug. 21
A watercolor workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Creative Arts Center in Bluffton. Cost is $45 per person.
Instructor Sarah Luginbill’s subject for the new workshop is a landscape scene with cabin on the shore of a mountain lake. Participants are responsible for supplies. A list of what will be needed is available at the time of registration, Aug. 16. Paid registrations are required, with a 10 percent member discount. www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 824-5222.