Library hosts pair of events

Two Great Events at the Wells County Public Library on Wednesday, November 3rd


Immediately following at 7:30 p.m. get a chance to chat on the web with Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain. You've read the 2010 One Book, One County book, The Art of Racing in the Rain. Now, be a part of a one-hour live online discussion with the author Garth Stein from his home in Seattle, Washington. A light supper is served from 7-7:25 p.m. with the web chat beginning at precisely 7:30 p.m. If there is time, Stein will take some questions from the audience. The event is free but registration is required. Sign up online at www.wellscolibrary.org or call 260-824-1612.


The Fort Wayne Dance Collective will begin the evening with a Books Alive! performance at 6:30 p.m. You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy this celebration of beloved children’s books. Everyone who loves theater, dance or laughter will love Books Alive! by the acclaimed Fort Wayne Dance Collective. Join us as these lively dancers highlight Dr. Seuss’ The Foot Book, Babette Cole’s Princess Smartypants, Alma Flor Ada’s The Gold Coin, and The Z was Zapped by Chris Van Allsburg. No registration needed. Free event! For more information visit our website at www.wellscolibrary.org.


Go ahead and join us for the whole evening or just one of the events.

Several state parks to limit public access during goose reductions

Indiana DNR Release:

Having attempted various non-lethal methods of managing the Canada goose populations at several state parks with limited success, the DNR will conduct controlled goose reduction hunts in the coming months. Similar reductions have occurred since 2007. The parks will have limited access to the public during the days of their respective reduction hunts.

Large amounts of goose waste at park beaches, picnic areas and in bank-fishing locations have raised health concerns, adversely affected visitor enjoyment, increased erosion, and resulted in increased operating costs.

“Though we are seeing some success, reduction hunting is still just one of many tools we use to manage geese,” said Mike Mycroft, chief of natural resources for Indiana State Parks & Reservoirs. “Challenges such as legal-season limitations, recreational demand for popular park areas, local weather, and daily movement patterns of the birds combine to complicate achieving the desired results.”

The dates are chosen to coincide with state and federal hunting seasons and to optimize effectiveness while considering local flight patterns and goose behavior. Potato Creek and Whitewater Memorial state parks will have limited public access with certain areas open only to participating hunters on hunt days. Ouabache, Chain O’Lakes, Shakamak, and Lincoln state parks will be accessible to drawn participants only.

Even though the reductions occur during the slower recreational season, Mycroft said the reduction effort may still affect some visitors.

“We keep visitation rates in mind when selecting dates,” he said. “Our goal is to get in and out, with safety and effective resource management being our top priorities.”

Reduction efforts start in early November. Each participating park will conduct reduction hunts four to 10 days between November and February. The parks will start limiting general public access the evening before each of the efforts and will be fully open the morning after each reduction.

Park
Dates
Access

Potato Creek
Nov. 8/9 & 22/23
Restricted

Ouabache
Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 17
Closed

Chain O'Lakes
Nov. 18/19 & Dec. 1/2
Closed

Whitewater Memorial
Nov. 24, 27, Dec. 1, 4, 8, 15
Restricted

Shakamak
Dec. 11/12, 18/19, Jan. 8/9, Feb. 5/6, 12/13
Closed

Lincoln
Jan. 10/11 & 24/25
Closed


An advanced drawing has selected participants who can bring up to three non-registered fellow participants along. A standby drawing for Indiana residents who are 18 and older by Nov. 8 will take place each morning of the hunts 90 minutes before local sunrise to fill spots still remaining vacant. Group sizes are limited to four individuals. All state and federal laws regarding waterfowl hunting apply. State and federal waterfowl stamps, state hunting license, and HIP number are required for any participant to be eligible. Apprentice licenses are not applicable. Questions regarding the standby drawing can be directed to the park of interest.

Club Calendar

Thursday, Oct. 28
Loyal Neighbor's Club--Home of Ruth Fox; 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 30
River Terrace Estates--Petroleum Methodist Church ladies singing; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, Oct. 31
River Terrace Estates--Banjoman Stan playing; 2:30 p.m. ALD.

Monday, Nov. 1
Bluffton Lions Club--Corner Depot; 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 3
Study Club--1st UM Church; 12:45 p.m.

What's Up!

Sonlight Trunk or Treat Event Oct. 29
Sonlight Wesleyan Church will host a Trunk or Treat event Friday evening, Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. It is open to everyone in the community and there is no cost. The church is located at 2350 South State Road 1, Bluffton. Call 824-0068.

Petroleum Free Community Meal Oct. 30
Petroleum United Methodist Church, located 10 miles south of Bluffton on State Road 1, will offer a free community meal Saturday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Come, eat and fellowship. (Pd. Advt.)

Halloween Pumpkin Carving contest at the Wells County Public Library

The Wells County Public Library staff have carved and decorated pumpkins that are on display at the main library. Anyone in the community is welcome to stop by to vote on your favorite pumpkin creation. Voting will run from Wednesday, October 27 through Saturday, October 30.

Wells County Council on Aging

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, Oct. 29
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. For information call Marcia Meyer at 565-3000.

Wednesday, Nov. 3
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.

Thursday, Nov. 4
9 a.m.-Noon—Social Security Outpost at the Wells County Council on Aging. Sign in on first come, first serve basis.

What's up!

Uniondale
Halloween Party Oct. 30
The Town of Uniondale will have a free Halloween party from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the firestation. In addition, trick-or-treating will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. that evening.

Card Party and Eurche
Tournament Nov. 6
St. Aloysious Knight of Columbus will sponsor a Card Party and Euchre Tournament Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the school basement.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tournament will begin at 7 p.m. There will be food and beverages. A free will offering will be taken. Call 260-639-6488.

Holiday bazaar & homemade mincemeat Nov. 7
If you previously placed an order, please call again due to information misplaced.
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ossian, has just made a fresh batch of homemade mincemeat. This is frozen, and enough for a good sized pie. It contains apples, cherries, plums, raisins, roast beef, apple cider, pineapple juice, grape juice, apple cider vinegar, suet, brown sugar and spices. This will be available at our Holiday Bazaar at our church at the corner of 650 E. and 750 N. southeast of Ossian, on Sunday, Nov. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or by calling Delores Scheumann, 622-6084, or Helen Witte, 622-4555.

Book Fair at Swiss Village Nov. 8
A Book fair will be held at Swiss Village Retirement Community Monday, Nov. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Selection includes New York Times bestsellers; children’s storybooks, classics, and educational books; stationery and gift items; and general interest books such as cooking, sports, gardening, reference, and multicultural titles. Purchases made at the Fair will allow Books Are Fun to donate books to the Kinder Haus Day Care Library.

Club Calendar

Thursday, Oct. 28
Loyal Neighbor's Club--Home of Ruth Fox; 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 30
River Terrace Estates--Petroleum Methodist Church ladies singing; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, Oct. 31
River Terrace Estates--Banjoman Stan playing; 2:30 p.m. ALD.

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. Call 824-6069.

What's up!

Chalet Village Trick or Treat Oct. 28
Trick or Treat hours at Chalet Village in Berne will be Thursday, Oct. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Stamp Collecting Show Oct. 30 & 31
Members of the Anthony Wayne Stamp Society will host a Stamp Collecting Show at Concordia Lutheran High School at 1601 Saint Joe River Drive, Fort Wayne Oct. 30th and 31st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
There will be 12 stamp dealers on hand to help with questions about the hobby. For more information call Jim Mowrer at 260-422-1716.

Mt Etna Bazaar
Oct. 30
Mt. Etna United Methodist Church will sponsor their annual Food and Craft Bazaar Saturday, Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This is one of the largest bazaars yet with at least 15 outside venders. Items this year include quilts, Blessings Unlimited greeting cards, Home DÃcor, Gourd designs, Rag rugs and Pillows, Pampered Chef, holiday floral arrangements, solar light crafts, pet toys, Gifts in a Jar, warm cozy mittens, craft supplies from Cozy Creations, Hedge apples and much more.
In addition, the United Methodist Women will be selling their famous homemade pies, noodles, soup and many other baked goods and pumpkin rolls that you can freeze and keep for Thanksgiving. Also there are a limited number of Mt. Etna UM cookbooks available.
In the morning there will be rolls and coffee for a free will donation. The church Youth will be serving a soup and sandwich lunch to help defray the costs of camp.
The church is located at the corner of State Roads 9 and 124 in Mt Etna.

Family Festival at
Glenbrook Square Oct. 30
On Saturday, Oct. 30, 1 to 6 p.m., Glenbrook Square will host the Fall Family Festival—a seasonal celebration featuring family-friendly activities.
There will be make-and-take crafts, face painting, prizes and more. At 3:45 p.m. there will be a costume parade through the mall and from 4 to 6 p.m. Trick or Treating.
Other activities will include beaded necklace making and fall holiday-themed crafts for families. Kids ages 2 to 12 are welcome and encouraged to wear costumes and must be accompanied by an adults. All activities, prizes and crafts are free while supplies last.
Glenbrook Square is on Facebook and may be followed on Twitter. The phone number is 260-482-2119 or at www.glenbrooksquare.com

Fundraiser dinner at St. John's in Decatur Oct. 31
St. John's (Bingen) Church in Decatur will sponsor a dinner Sunday, Oct. 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner choices will be Swiss steak and broasted chicken. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children ages six through 12 and free for those age five and younger. Drive thru and carry-outs will be available. (10/25)

Senior citizens’
dinner deadline
Nov. 1
New Hope Lutheran Church, on the south edge of Ossian, will again host its quarterly Senior Citizens’ Dinner (for anyone in the community age 55 or better) on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There will be a sing-a-long with Ed Higgins, an amazing show by Jim Barron, featuring his delightful comedy and his talented illusions all coupled with his great Gospel message for an entertaining show.
A free will offering dinner will be served by the ladies of New Hope. RSVP 622-7954 by Monday, Nov. 1.

Vendors wanted for craft show Nov. 6
The Huntington Parks and Recreation Department is currently looking for vendors for their annual Fall Craft Show, which held at Hier’s Park Saturday, Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Booths will be set up inside Heritage Hall, the 4H Community Building and the Family Living Building. Each booth consists of two eight-foot tables and rents for $20. Booth location is assigned when the rental fee is paid. For more information, please contact Jennifer Hotchkiss at the Parks Department at 260-358-2323 orhtgnparks@huntington.in.us

Fish and Chicken Supper Nov. 6 at Boehmer UM
Members of Boehmer United Methodist Church will sponsor an All-You-Can-Eat Fish and Chicken Supper Saturday, Nov. 6 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
The meat will be prepared by Back Door Concessions.
The church is located at 3467S., 600W., Liberty Center.
Free will donations will be used for outreach mission projects.

Bazaar and Swiss Steak Dinner Nov. 7
Bethlehem Lutheran Church will sponsor their annual Bazaar and Swiss Steak Dinner Sunday, Nov. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 6514E., 750N., Ossian.
Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for children. There will also be a hot dog meal available for children for $3. Carry outs will be available.
For more information call 260-622-7777.

Veteran's benefits discussion Nov. 11
Robert Rhee, an attorney from Fort Wayne, will be at Eergreen Court Assisted Living apartments Thursday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. to discuss veteran's benefits.
The event is free of charge and lunch will be served.
To reserve a spot call Sarah Aby at 260-724-2145, ext. 3805 by Nov. 8th.

What's Up!

Fall Carnival Oct. 26 at Swiss Village
The residents of Swiss Village Retirement Community will sponsor their annual Fall Carnival. Tuesday, Oct. 26 between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. Children under the age of 12 are encouraged to wear costumes. The public is welcome to join us as we play several carnival games, and enjoy door prizes and treats.
Contact Donna Stout or Deb Stevens at 260-589-3173. Swiss Village is located at 1350 West Main Street, in Berne.

Petroleum Free Community Meal Oct. 30
Petroleum United Methodist Church, located 10 miles south of Bluffton on State Road 1, will offer a free community meal Saturday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Come, eat and fellowship.

Masonic Lodge Free Pancake, Sausage and Egg Breakfast Oct. 30
The Masonic Lodge 145 of Bluffton will sponsor a free Pancake, Sausage and Egg Breakfast Saturday, Oct. 30 from 7 to 11 a.m. at 211 W. Cherry Street. The public is welcome to attend the event. Members will be available to serve and give tours and ask questions.

Ossian Trick or Treat Oct. 31
Trick or Treat time for Ossian is Sunday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Life Community free dinner Oct. 31
Life Community Church will serve a free dinner Sunday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 6 p.m. at 428 S. Oak Street in Bluffton. Meals can be eaten at the church or carried out. There is a limit of five carry out meals per person. Call 824-2252.

Fundraiser dinner Oct. 31
St. John's (Bingen) Church in Decatur will sponsor a dinner Sunday, Oct. 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Swiss steak and broasted chicken will be offerer. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children ages six through 12 and free for those age five and younger. Drive thru and carry-outs will be available.

Club Calendar

Monday, Oct. 25
Genetic Syndrome Support Group--Parkwood Church, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 749-6379 for more information.
Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild meeting at Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. A demo entitled “Reflections” will be done. This is a type of stack-n-whack that will make the finished piece look like a reflection on water. Call 525-0303 for more information.
Stitches of Hope--First United Methodist Church 325 W. Washington St. Bluffton; 6 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 28
Loyal Neighbor's Club--Home of Ruth Fox; 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 30
River Terrace Estates--Petroleum Methodist Church ladies singing; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Flu shots available

The Wells County Health Department will be offering flu shots from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 27, at the Wells County 4-H Park, 1240S 4-H Road.
Flu shots will be available to ages 6 months through adults and no appointment is needed.
Flu shots are $15. Medicare billing is available for those presenting Medicare and Supplemental Insurance Cards.
For more information contact the health department at 824-6490.

Wells County Halloween Festival 2010

B & N Entertainment, LLC. Presents: 1st. Annual Wells County Halloween Festival 2010!
A benefit for the Wells Community Boys and Girls Club! Games, Food, and Pop. , and the newest in Bluffton area, take a walk through the "Terror Of Darkness" a Haunted Attraction. All at the Wells County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Come visit us on Friday October 29, through Sunday October 31, 2010 on Halloween Nite! Gates open at 5pm - 10 pm on Friday, 5pm - 11pm on Saturday and 5pm - 10 pm on Sunday.. $ 5.00 per person.

Ossian Halloween Carnival

Ossian Health and Rehabilitative and Ossian Revitalization present the annual Ossian Halloween Carnival, 5 to 7 p.m., Oct. 28th at Ossian Health and Rehab Center. There will be games, prizes, food and a costume contest.

The Ossian town Trick or Treat event will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Oct. 31.

Choirs to perform in coffee house fashion this week at Carroll

Carroll Choirs kick off the choir season with a tribute to Broadway, performing songs from Rent, Wicked, Hairspray and more tonight at Carroll High School.

More than 100 students will be involved in the performances, which are from 6-9 p.m. and cost $3.

The high school cafeteria will be transformed into a casual coffee house, complete with the aroma of coffee and the sounds of music.

In true coffee house style, come and go as you like and sample the treats and coffee selections.

What's Up!

Calling all Crafters!
Looking for local crafters who would be interested in sharing space to sell your handcrafted items at a Christmas Bazaar.
Contact Kathy at: Kathy@smartbuygal.com or leave message at: 260-402-6574. (Pd. Advt.)

Ollie Puckett
Garage Sale Benefit Oct. 22-23
A garage sale benefit will be held for Ollie Puckett of Bluffton Friday, Oct. 22 and Saturday, Oct. 23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Wells County 4-H Park.
Ollie was diagnosed with cancer and has had surgery treatment. Proceeds will go toward expenses associated with his illness.
For more information call 260-824-5336.

F.I.R.E. Services
Oct. 21-24
F.I.R.E. Services, freshly inspired revival encounters, will be held Oct. 21-24 at 6 p.m. at Community Christian Fellowship, 1309 W. Washington Street, Bluffton.
God is going to be: Reviving those who are spiritually dry; Healing those who are sick and hurting; Saving those who are spiritually lost; Delivering those who are bound in addictions.
Call 260-824-3903. (Pd. Advt.)

Photographers
Meet Oct. 28
Photographers will meet Thursday, Oct. 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center boardroom in Bluffton at 211 Water Street.
Bring a friend! www.wellscocreativearts.com or 260-824-5222.

Poneto Free
Community Meal Oct. 30
Petroleum United Methodist Church, located 10 miles south of Bluffton on State Road 1, will offer a free community meal Saturday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
All are welcome. Come, eat and fellowship.

Club Calendar

Thursday, Oct. 21
Bluffton Lions Club--Corner Depot; noon. 25 B District Governor will be the speaker.
The Wells County Master Gardeners at the 4-H Park; 7 p.m. Election of officers for 2011 is on the agenda.

Saturday, Oct. 23
River Terrace Estates--Sally Frauhiger yodeling; 9:00 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, Oct. 24
River Terrace Estates--Carol Impola and Helen Kreps singing; 2:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 25
Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild meeting at Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. A demo entitled “Reflections” will be done. This is a type of stack-n-whack that will make the finished piece look like a reflection on water. Call 525-0303.
Stitches of Hope--First United Methodist Church 325 W. Washington St. Bluffton; 6 p.m.

Wells County Council on Aging

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, Oct. 22
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. For information call Marcia Meyer at 565-3000.

Wednesday, Oct. 27
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.

Thursday, Oct. 28
9 a.m.-Noon—Social Security Outpost at the Wells County Council on Aging. Sign in on first come, first serve basis.

Writer's Seminar

Oct. 30
“How to Rack up the Greatest Number of Bylines and Earn the Most Money as a Writer” will be a topic addressed by Dr. Dennis E. Hensley at the 22nd annual Northwest Ohio Christian Writers Seminar to be held Saturday, Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holland Free Methodist Church at 6605 Angola Road, Holland, Ohio, a suburb of Toledo. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
The registration fee is $55 if received by Oct. 23 or $65 at the door. For more information call 419-882-3705.

What's Up

F.I.R.E. Services
Oct. 21-24
F.I.R.E. Services, freshly inspired revival encounters, will be held Oct. 21-24 at 6 p.m. at Community Christian Fellowship, 1309 W. Washington Street, Bluffton.
God is going to be: Reviving those who are spiritually dry; Healing those who are sick and hurting; Saving those who are spiritually lost; Delivering those who are bound in addictions. Call 260-824-3903. (Pd. Advt.)

Meet the Candidates Night Oct. 27
Meet the Candidates Night will be held Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at Ossian Elementary School.
Meet the candidates from contested county offices first hand and talk to them in person. The event is sponsored by Ossian Lions club. Donuts and cider will be served following the event. The public is welcome to attend.

Ossian Halloween Carnival Oct. 28
Ossian Health and Rehab and Ossian Revitalization will sponsor the Ossian Halloween Carnival Thursday, Oct. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ossian Health and Rehab Center. There will be games, prizes, food and a costume contest.

Warren Pharmacy to hand out a cool treat Oct. 29
In conjunction with the Warren Scarecrow Festival Friday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m., the Warren Pharmacy will have a limited supply of Schwans Ice Cream treats to distribute as a FREE Cool Treat to the delicious delight of those who visit the Warren Pharmacy.

Today's Weather Picture by Ethan Moriarity, Ossian Elementary School

Trick or Trunk!

Saturday, Oct. 23
4-6:30 p.m. Southern Wells Community Church will sponsor a Trick or Trunk event Saturday, at the Southern Wells parking lot. Cars with trunks full of treats for your child will line the East parking lot of Southern Wells Schools. A free supper of hot dogs, chips, dessert and drink will also be provided.

What's Up

Oct. 21-24
6 p.m.-F.I.R.E. Services, freshly inspired revival encounters, will be held at Community Christian Fellowship, 1309 W. Washington Street, Bluffton. God is going to be: Reviving those who are spiritually dry; Healing those who are sick and hurting; Saving those who are spiritually lost; Delivering those who are bound in addictions. Call 260-824-3903. (Free 10/19. Pd. Advt. 10/20, 10/21)

Saturday, Oct. 23
5:30 p.m.- The Bethel Church Harvest Party will be held Saturday, at 4500 East 300 South, Bluffton. This has been an historic time of fun, fellowship and food. There will be the Hitzfield Farms Straw Maze, a carry-in dinner starting about 6 p.m., fun games for the children, competitions for all including the intense Bible Quiz for adults and teens, the Pie, Cake, Dessert Walk and Hay Rides for young and old. Bethel Church is an independent Bible Church in Wells County (260) 824-4547, Dr. Patrick J. Harris has been the pastor for 25 years.

Monday, Oct. 25
6:30- p.m.-The Zanesville Lions Community Free Halloween Party will be held at Zanesville Ballpark, located at 3088 W. Van Horn Street. Costume judging will start promptly at 6:30 p.m. There will be free bingo, hot dogs, chips, drinks and costume prizes. For more information call 260-638-4327.
Life's Little Treasures Daycare in Markle will sponsor a St. Jude Trike-A-Thon event the week of Oct. 25. They will teach children riding toy safety while raising funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The community can sponsor children in the Trike-A-Thon by pledging a donation. Call 260-758-9473 or email : amanda_jones@ymail.com, or call 1-800-BIKE or log onto: www.stjude.org/trike.

Thursday, Oct. 28
Visit the landmark Kimmell House Inn Oct. 28, 2010 for lunch and a tour led by Jeanne Ploetz, Creative Arts Council guide for tasting trips. This trip will feature lunch at the historic Kimmel House Inn and a quick tour of the nearby Hospital Museum at Wolf Lake. Located in Noble County, this Bed and Breakfast was built in 1876 of Italianate design by State Representative Orlando Kimmell. The site is eligible for listing on the historic register of homes and features its very own full service restaurant. This trip is open to any and all who enjoy unique culinary experiences. A registration fee of $3 per guest is due by Oct. 25 at the CAC office. Vehicles will depart the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre lot at noon, returning at 4:30 p.m. Those attending will need to take spending money to cover lunch and amenities. Menu items range in cost from $2.25 to $9.45. To learn more, visit www.kimmellhouseinn.com or call the art center at 260-824-5222.

Club Calendar

Wednesday, Oct. 20
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6:30 p.m.
Kitco Retirees--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
Study Club--First United Methodist Church; 12:45 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 21
Bluffton Lions Club--Corner Depot; noon. 25 B District Governor will be the speaker.
The Wells County Master Gardeners at the 4-H Park; 7 p.m. Election of officers for 2011 is on the agenda.
Saturday, Oct. 23
River Terrace Estates--Sally Frauhiger yodeling; 9:00 a.m. in Healthcare.
Sunday, Oct. 24
River Terrace Estates--Carol Impola and Helen Kreps singing; 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 25
Genetic Syndrome Support Group--Parkwood Church, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 749-6379 for more information.

Club Calendar

Monday, Oct. 18
Wells County Historical Museum meeting--7 p.m. Jim Sturgeon will talk about the 100th anniversary of the Kingsland Interurban wreck. Public is welcome.
Fetal Alchol Spectrum Disorder Support Group, Parkwood Church, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 492-2181 for more information.
Tuesday, Oct. 19
Chester Nightclubbers--home of Joyce Holderman; noon.
Wednesday, Oct. 20
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6:30 p.m.
Kitco Retirees--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
Study Club--First United Methodist Church; 12:45 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 21
Bluffton Lions Club--Corner Depot; noon. 25 B District Governor will be the speaker.
The Wells County Master Gardeners at the 4-H Park; 7 p.m. Election of officers for 2011 is on the agenda.
Saturday, Oct. 23
River Terrace Estates--Sally Frauhiger yodeling; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Sunday, Oct. 24
River Terrace Estates--Carol Impola and Helen Kreps singing; 2:30 p.m.

What's Up!

Friday, Oct. 22
8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Canterbury School Visitation Day, located at 5601 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, will hold a Visitation Day for area students in Kindergarten through Grade 8. Prospective students may spend the day learning more about what it is like to attend an independent, college preparatory school. To schedule a visitation day please call 407-3553.
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fall Rummage St. john Luthern Church, Flatrock, 12912 Franke Road, will sponsor a Fall Rummage Sale. For more information call 260-639-6200.

Saturday, Oct. 23
8 a.m. - noon Fall Rummage St. john Luthern Church, Flatrock, 12912 Franke Road, will sponsor a Fall Rummage Sale. For more information call 260-639-6200.
4:30- 7:00 p.m. The Poneto Community Club will sponsor a Ham and Bean Supper at the Poneto Fire house. The menu will include: ham and bean soup, chicken and noodle soup, cornbread, hot dogs, homemade pies and cakes, punch, coffee. A freewill donation will be accepted. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 260-694-6507.

What's Up!

Mincemeat available
The ladies of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian are again selling old-fashioned mincemeat which contains apples, roast beef, plums, raisins and spices.
Available are 34 ounce containers. To place an order call Delores Scheumann at 260-622-6084.

Enjoy Square
Dancing on Sundays at YMCA
Local club Scatter 8's will offer square dancing lessons on Sunday, Oct. 17, 24 and 31 at the YMCA in Bluffton from 2 to 4 p.m. The first lesson is free.
Those looking for fun, fitness and friendship can get all three by square dancing. In one evening of dancing the average dancer will exercixe and equivalent of walking seven miles!
No alcohol is allowed during the dance and most locations are smoke-free. Ages in not a barrier.
For more information call Karen at 260-758-2001 or Rich at 260-622-7272 or the YMCA at 260-565-9622.

Rehearsals continue for Handel's Messiah
The Mennonite Choral society has begun rehearsals on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. for Handel’s Messiah” which will be performed Saturday and Sunday December 4 and 5 at the First Mennonite church in Berne.
Rehearsals will continue weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. thru Nov. 30 at the First Mennonite Church, located at the intersection of U.S. 27 and State Road 218.
A dress rehearsal will be held Friday, Dec. 3. All singers are invited to join in the presentation; no tryouts are necessary.

Barns of Indiana Exhibit Oct. 18
Barns of Indiana Exhibit will begin Monday, Oct. 18 form 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center at 211 Water Street, Bluffton.
See Hoosier barns in the Balentine Gallery from October 18 through Nov. 29. The artist’s goal is to paint a barn in each of the 92 counties of Indiana! She has completed approximately 50 and offers giclee prints for sale. Visit gwengutwein.com or www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 824-5222.

Historical Museum fall meeeting Oct. 18
The Wells County Historical Museum will hold a fall meeting Monday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. Jim Sturgeon will speak about the 100th anniversary of the Kingsland interurban wreck. The public is welcome to attend the event.

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.

Hubble images set to music

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE — Many people have viewed Hubble Space Telescope images in books, IMAX theaters, on television and the Internet. But a new relationship with those images can be experienced at the Philharmonic’s second Masterworks concert of the 2010-2011 season, Saturday.

As composer Christopher Theofanidis’ enthralling “Rainbow Body” is performed by the orchestra, more than 20 images from deep space will be shown on a 19-foot-by-25-foot screen suspended over the Embassy Theatre stage. The images will be synchronized to the music. Planets, stars, nebulae and galaxies showing the universe in all its dazzling complexity will bring new meaning to the concert’s theme — “The Color of Music.”

Narrator Martin Fisher, executive director of Science Central, will set the stage for the program, which marks the 20th anniversary of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope launch, guiding us through the journey of the Rainbow Body piece. Deployed into orbit April 24, 1990, from the Space Shuttle Discovery, the Hubble’s discoveries “have forever altered our knowledge of the universe,” according to the official Hubble Web site.

Under the baton of music director Andrew Constantine, the concert will open at 8 p.m. with French composer Maurice Ravel’s Rapsodie Espangol, a four-movement suite written in early 20th-century Paris when Spanish music was all the rage in Paris. Rainbow Body and the Hubble images will follow, and the concert will end with Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures from an Exhibition. This colorful, 33-minute suite is a set of musical pictures, literally. Each movement is linked to a drawing or painting by the Russian artist Victor Hartmann, who died in 1873. An admirer of his work, Mussorgsky composed this suite as a tribute to Hartmann.

Tickets, starting at $18, can be purchased by calling 481-0777, online at fwphil.org, or at the Embassy Theatre box office.

Club Calendar

Tuesday, Oct. 19
Noon- Chester Nightclubbers home of Joyce Holderman.

What's Up!

Saturday, Oct. 16
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Registration will be held for Spooktacular Car, Truck and Bike Show. Show will be held at the Glenbrook Square Mall in Fort Wayne at 4201 Coliseum Blvd. Awards ceremony will be at 3 p.m. There will be awards, dash plaques, door prizes, raffles, goody bags (first 75 entries), games, contests and more. Call 260-273-1447 or infor@kroozincalendar.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 19
4-7:30 p.m. All-You-Can-Eat Fish and Chicken dinner will be held at Sonlight Wesleyan Church located at 2350 S. State Road 1, Bluffton. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for children ages six through twelve and free for those age five and younger. Tickets available at the door. Carry outs will be available. Proceeds will go to missions projects.

Thursday, Oct. 21
6:30-8:30 p.m. Locker Hooking Workshop will be held at the Creative Arts Center at 211 Water Street, Bluffton. Create a trivet as you learn the techniques of locker hooking with fabric strips. Participants need to supply one yard of fabric cut into 1 1/4 inch strips which will be pulled through a grid using a hook. Instructor Carol Malone is an experienced teacher of the method. Her small quilted works are now displayed in the art center gallery. Fee is $12 for members or $10 for non-members. (All supplies provided by the instructor except the fabric you choose to use.) Registration and payment deadline is Oct. 19. www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 824-5222.
6 p.m. The Fall Harvest banquet will be held at the South Adams Senior Center, 825 Hendricks St, Berne. The meal will be catered by Norm's Preble Gardens and will be served buffet style. The menu consists of tossed salad, ham and swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, roll and butter, assorted pies, coffee and lemonade. The cost is $10 per person. Entertainment will be furnished by The Singing Silvers from Beech Grove. Please call 589-8877 to sign up and reservations are due by Monday, Oct. 18.

Club Calendar

Thursday, Oct. 14
Bee Happy Quilters and Creative Quilters Guild--Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren at 4504W., 300N., Decatur; 6 p.m. For more information call ReJena Bluhm at 260-223-2013.
Saturday, Oct. 16
River Terrace Estates--Ed Higgins playing piano; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
Sunday, Oct. 17
River Terrace Estates--Arlene Stoller playing piano and singing; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

Monday, Oct. 18
Wells County Historical Museum meeting--7 p.m. Jim Sturgeon will talk about the 100th anniversary of the Kingsland Interurban wreck. Public is welcome.
Fetal Alchol Spectrum Disorder Support Group, Parkwood Church, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 492-2181 for more information.

Wednesday, Oct. 20
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6:30 p.m.
Every Thursday
Let's Play Bingo! — Cowboy's Restaurant in Bluffton on Main Street every Thursday night at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Coon Hunters Assoc.
Every Friday Evening
Parent’s Averting Crisis (PAC) — 122 West LaMar St.; 7:30-9 p.m.; $1/person.

What's Up!

Mincemeat available- The ladies of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian are again selling old-fashioned mincemeat which contains apples, roast beef, plums, raisins and spices. Available are 34 ounce containers. To place an order call Delores Scheumann at 260-622-6084.

Sunday, Oct. 17 , 24 & 31
2-4 p.m. Enjoy Square Dancing on The Sundays at the YMCA in Bluffton. The first lesson is free. Those looking for fun, fitness and friendship can get all three by square dancing. in one evening of dancing the average dancer will exercise an equivalent of walking seven miles! No alcohol is allowed during the dace and most locations are smoke-free. Ages are not a barrier. For more information call Karen a 260-758-2001 or Rich at 260-622-7272 or the YMCA at 260-565-9622.

Monday, Oct. 18
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Barns of Indiana at the Creative Arts Center at 211 Water Street, Bluffton. See Hoosier barns the Balentine Gallery from Oct. 18-Nov. 29. The artist's goal is to paint a barn in each f the 92 counties of Indiana! She has completed approximately 50 and offers giclee prints for sale. Visit gwengutwein.com or www.wellscocreativears.com or call 824-5222
7 p.m. Historical Museum fall meeting. Jim Sturgeon will speak about the 100th anniversary of the Kingsland interurban wreck. The public is welcome to attend the event.

Tuesdays, Oct. 19, 26 and Nov.
7 p.m. Rehearsals continue for Handel's Messiah at the First Mennonite Church, located at the intersection of U.S. 27 and State road 218.

Wells County Council on Aging

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, Oct. 15
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. For information call Marcia Meyer at 565-3000.

Wednesday, Oct. 20
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.

Thursday, Oct. 21
9 a.m.-Noon—Social Security Outpost at the Wells County Council on Aging. Sign in on first come, first serve basis.

Club Calendar

Thursday, Oct. 14
Bee Happy Quilters and Creative Quilters Guild--Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren at 4504W., 300N., Decatur; 6 p.m. For more information call ReJena Bluhm at 260-223-2013.

Saturday, Oct. 16
River Terrace Estates--Ed Higgins playing piano; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, Oct. 17
River Terrace Estates--Arlene Stoller playing piano and singing; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

Monday, Oct. 18
Wells County Historical Museum meeting--7 p.m. Jim Sturgeon will talk about the 100th anniversary of the Kingsland Interurban wreck. Public is welcome.
Fetal Alchol Spectrum Disorder Support Group, Parkwood Church, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 492-2181 for more information.

Wednesday, Oct. 20
O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6:30 p.m.

Every Thursday
Let's Play Bingo! — Cowboy's Restaurant in Bluffton on Main Street every Thursday night at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Coon Hunters Assoc.

Every Friday Evening
Parent’s Averting Crisis (PAC) — 122 West LaMar St.; 7:30-9 p.m.; $1/person.

Upcoming Quilt Shows

Petroleum Church Bazaar Oct. 23
The 2010 Petroleum Church Bazaar will be held Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3625 Second Street, Petroleum.
Available will be baked goods, centerpieces, cookbooks, handmade items, wreaths and more. Concessions will also be available.

Solid Rock UM Bazaar Oct. 23
Once again it is time for the Solid Rock United Methodist Church's annual Bazaar to be held Saturday Oct. 23 at the Knight-Bergman Center in Warren. Doors will open promptly at 10 a.m. and conclude at 2 p.m.
An array of home made items including, pies, cakes, candies noodles and other goodies, holdiay and other crafts will be available.
A lunch of soups, sandwiches and deserts, will be served. Carry out will be available. Proceeds will go to the Bread of Life Food Pantry, Warren, LOVE In The Name Of Christ, Huntington, the Solid Rock building fund and the church scholarship program. For more information call 260-375-3048.

Callithumpian Quilt Show Oct. 23 & 24
The ninth annual Callithumpian Quilt Show, presented by Creative Quilters Guild of Decatur, will be held Saturday, Oct. 23 and Sunday, Oct. 24 at Riverside Center at 231 E. Monroe Street in Decatur.
Approximately 180 to 200 quilts will be on exhibit. There will be vendors, demonstrations and a quilt item tag sale area.
This year a Bed Turning will be featured at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. There will also be a drawing held for two quilts.
To enter a quilt in the show, arrive between 2 and 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22. Entry forms will be available on site. Items can be picked up on Sunday between 4:30 and 5 p.m. Categories are: Pieced, Mixed Techniques, Miscellaneous, Garments, Quilts made by kids and Wall Hangings (25"-48").
Security protection will be provided all weekend. Admission is $2 per person. For more information call 260-724-3948 or 260-672-3746 or mgause@mchsi.com.

Mt. Etna UM Fall Bazaar Oct. 30
The Mt. Etna United Methodist Women will sponsor a Fall Food and Craft Bazaar Saturday, Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
They are currently reserving booth spaces for anyone who would like to show off and sale their handicrafts. Booth spaces are $25 for an 8x8 booth and one table. Some booth spaces do have electricity. Booth spaces, tables, and electricity are all on a first come first serve basis upon receipt of your registration and booth payment. All vender types are welcome. Items not allowed to sale are:pies, prepared soups, and noodles
If interested in a booth space please send name, address, phone number and the type of crafts you will be selling along with a check made payable to the Mt. Etna UM Women to: Wilberta Horrell, 10629S, 500W, Warren, IN 46792. Or call 260-375-3071 for additional information and registration form.
Mt Etna UM Church is located at the corner of State Roads 124 and 9 in Mt Etna.

Holiday Bazaar Nov. 6 in Hartford City
The Extension Homemaker's annual Holiday Craft Bazaar will be held Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Blackford County 4-H Building in Hartford City.
Tables will be reserved on a first served basis at a cost of $10 per table. For more information call 765-348-3213.

What's Up?

Mincemeat available
The ladies of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian are again selling old-fashioned mincemeat.
Available are 34 ounce containers. To place an order call Delores Scheumann at 260-622-6084.

Adult volleyball
to start
Co-ed Adult Volleyball League will start in coordination with the Parks Department. There is still openings for two teams to play on Monday nights starting in November. This league plays for 12 weeks. Call 824-6069 for details.

Natural Heritage of Indiana Travelogue Oct. 14
The next Travelogue, featuring Natural Heritage of Indiana, will be held Thursday, Oct. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center at 211 Water Street, Bluffton. Cost is $6 per person.
Travelogue Series Season Tickets are for $20; Single Show Tickets $6 Adult/$3 Child. For more information visit www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 824-5222.

Celebration of Autumn Oct. 15
A Celebration of Autumn will be held Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Old Germen School.
Traditional hymns will be sung and played by the Sharp Creek Musicians. They will use dulcimer, violin and guitar accompaniment.
The school was built in 1887 by members of the St. Paul's German Evangelical church to provide religious education in the German language. The building has recenlty been restored and now contains various exhibits depicting the history of the church and the German settlement.
The school is located on the Huntington/Wabash County line. Three miles north of U.S. 24 at 3995N., 1000W. The program is free and open to the public. Call 260-356-4218 for more information.

Gospel Sing Oct. 15 at New Beginning
The New Beginning Church will present a Gospel Sing Friday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. featuring Wayne and Judy Moore of Vancouver, Washington. There will be an open mic sesssion for people to perform their own songs.
The church is located two miles west of Poneto on State Road 218. For more information call 765-348-9405 or 765-728-2170.

Revival at Trinity Life Chapel
Oct. 15-17
Trinity Life Chapel of Geneva will hold a revival Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m.
Speaking at all three services will be Rev. Kathy Sandlin of Greenville, SC.
The church is located on U.S. 27, approximately one mile south of Berne. For more information call 260-701-0778.

Antique & Coins Appraisal plus BB gun shoot Oct. 16
Antique and Coins Appraisal will be held at the Zanesville Lions Club, 3088 W. Van Horn, on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Appraisals are three items for $10 with coin appraisals three for $10 also done by Jim Scheerer.
BB gun shoot for all ages (kids must be accompanied by an adult) will also be held. Cost is five shots for $2. BB guns will be provided by the Lions Club. Prizes will be a $15 voucher from Lengerich Meats.
Hotdogs, chili, coffee, soda and more will be available in the clubhouse. Proceeds will go to projects of the Zanesville Lions. For more information call Ken or Steve Keesler, 638-4240.

Lost in Tinseltown Oct. 16
Wells Community Theater will present Lost in Tinseltown Saturday, Ot. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 211 Water Street, Bluffton.
Bring a group of friends for sleuthing! A buffet dinner prepared by Lighted Gardens will feature BBQ Ribs or Grilled Chicken Marsala tempting side dishes and salads with a dessert of Carrot Sheet Cake and drinks.
A wine bar will be available. Guest Tickets for dinner and show: $30 per guest if paid by October 8. $35 per guest if paid by Oct. 13. Reservations are required. www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.

Forks of Wabash Chili event Oct. 16
The first annual Historic Forks of TheWabash Chili Cool-off, hosted by Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority, will be held Saturday, Oct. 16. Chili tasting starts at 5 p.m.
Chili will be judged by the public as well as a pannel of "highly qualified secert judges". The public will be purchasing soup cups four-4oz. cups and one-12 oz. cup for $3.
Other items will be available for a small fee. Hotdogs will be 50 cents, pop and water will be 50 cents and $1 for three cookies.
Winners will be anounced and prizes will be awarded at 7 p.m. Judges prizes will be first place $50, second place: $25, Peoples choice: $25 and prize valued at $25.00 will be awarded for the best booth decoration.
Calling 260-356-1903 or 260-359-8687 for more information.

Homemakers to host International Night Oct. 19
International Night will be hosted by the Wells County Extension Homemakers on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Wells County Community Center at the 4-H Park located at 1240 S. 4-H Road in Bluffton.
Two speakers will be featured. Bill Horan, Agriculture and Natural Resource Educator, will be speaking on the subject” Purdue Cowpea Project in Nigeria” which he participated in during August of 2009. Karen Fear, representing “Women in Soy” of the United Soybean Board will share her experiences in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The public is invited to attend this event and pre-registration is encouraged by calling Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service at 824-6412.
A $2 charge for light refreshments will be collected at the door.

More stuff that's up!

Enter the
Howl-O-Ween Pet Photo Contest
The Bluffton Parks and Recreation will sponsor a Howl–O –Ween Pet Photo Contest this fall. Dress your pet in a Halloween costume and mail the picture to 128 E Market for a chance to win some great prizes. All photos need to have pets name, owners name and phone printed on the back. This is a free contest. Call 824-6069 or log onto: www.blufftonindiana.net.

Weekday walkers
Adults can have a warm place to walk this winter in the City Gym from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Monday throughFriday FREE. Enter the glass door on the west side of the building and sign in on the wooden gym door before you begin. Call 824-6069 or log onto: www.blufftonindiana.net.

Club Calendar

Monday, Oct. 11
Christian Writers--River Terrace Library; 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 14
Bee Happy Quilters and Creative Quilters Guild--Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren at 4504W., 300N., Decatur; 6 p.m. Call ReJena Bluhm at 260-223-2013.

Saturday, Oct. 16
River Terrace Estates--Ed Higgins playing piano; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, Oct. 17
River Terrace Estates--Arlene Stoller playing piano 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.

Every Wednesday
The Kiwanis of Greater Bluffton Club meets at noon every Wednesday at TimberRidge Golf Course for lunch and a brief meeting. Call Jon Brown at 824-4095.

Every Thursday
TOPS — First United Methodist Church; 6:30 weigh-in. 7 p.m. meeting.
Let's Play Bingo! — Cowboy's Restaurant in Bluffton on Main Street every Thursday night at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Coon Hunters.

What's Up (Stuff)

Indian Artifact
Program tonight
Indian Artifact Program will be held Monday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Zanesville Lions Clubhouse, 3088 W. Van Horn St. Jim Bickel, of Huntington, will be on hand to do a show and tell about his extensive collection of Indian artifacts. Bickel loves a large crowd and the public is invited. Dinner is served, at a nominal fee, at 6:30 p.m. and the program follows at 7 p.m. He is well-known for his collection and his knowledge which will benefit young and old. Call for dinner reservations. No reservations are needed for the program only. Bring your kids and grandkids to this educational and entertaining evening. Call 638-4327.

Cole Porter revue
at history center
Oct. 14
On Thursday, Oct. 14, 6 to 10 p.m.. and again on Friday, Oct. 15, 7 to 11 p.m. the Indiana Historical Society will host “Anything Goes: The Cole Porter Revue” at the Indiana History Center in Indianapolis.
The Eli Lilly Hall will be transformed into a 1940s -era nightclub for a great evening of classic Porter music. The evening priced at $75 per person will include dinner and dancing accompanied by a five-piece band and a cabaret show about Porter’s life and music performed by Actors Theatre of Indiana. Call 317-232-1882 or visit www.indianahistory.org

Oktoberfest
Luncheon offered
Bluffton Parks Department Oktoberfest Luncheon will offer a meal of shepherd’s pie, yeast rolls and German Chocolate cake made by the Culinary Arts Students at Bluffton High School. Then enjoy listening to George Berger play his accordion and talk about life in Germany. Cost is $6 and tickets can be reserved by calling 824-6069 by Oct 13.

Adult volleyball to start
Co-ed Adult Volleyball League will start in coordination with the Parks Department. There is still openings for two teams to play on Monday nights starting in November. This league plays for 12 weeks. Call 824-6069 for details.

Kinder Haus BBQ Chicken Dinner
Oct. 15
Swiss Village’s Kinder Haus Day Care will be host a Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner Fundraiser Friday, Oct. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Tickets will be sold by pre-sale only. The Dinner will include Romers half chicken, applesauce, potato chips, and dinner roll with butter. Tickets can be purchased for $7 at the Swiss Village Front Desk or Kinder Haus Day Care through Oct. 8. Dinners can be picked up at the Swiss Village circle drive entrance on Oct. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m.
All proceeds will go directly to the Kinder Haus Day Care Endowment Fund. Contact Michelle Lechlitner or Heidi Schoeneman at 260-589-3173.

Three Rivers Gem and Mineral Society Show Oct. 15-17
The Three Rivers Gem and Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show and Sale will be held Friday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 17 at the Allen County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. School tours are by appointmtent.
Buy loose gems and get them set in traditional setting or wire wrappted. There will be working demonstrations, including a a flint knapper on Saturday and Sunday.
Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for those age 55+, $1 for high school students and free for children ages 12 and younger.

Visit Sisters of St. Benedict Oct. 15-17
Come and See Event Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, Indiana Oct. 15-17, 2010. This is for single, Catholic woman between the ages of 18 to 40. Get to know our Benedictine sisters, share in our community life and prayer, and meet other women who are considering religious life - no pressure, no commitment!
Register online, visit www.thedome.org/vocations, or call 800-734-9999, or emailvocation@thedome.org.

Youth ballet to perform Snow White

The New American Youth Ballet will perform Snow White at 2:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Scottish Rite Auditorium.

The production features 50 dancers ages 8-18 who train ballet 10 to 30 hours per week at the New American Youth Ballet. The lead role of Snow White will be performed by Chelsea Dumas, 17, and Hailey Meert, 16, both of Fort Wayne. The Step Mother will be performed by Destanie Rogers, 14, of Fort Wayne and Hannah Olinger, 16, of LaOtto. The Handsome Prince will be performed by Morgan Stillman, 17, of Fort Wayne.

Get a “Sneak Peek” of the production on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 5:15 p.m. Take a ballet lesson, see the costumes up-close and meet the characters of Snow White in a special presentation at the New American Youth Ballet studios. Appropriate for children of all ages from toddler thru teens! Free with the purchase of a “Snow White” ticket. Reservations required. Call 637-7848 to reserve a spot.

Tickets for the Oct. 23 performance are $12 gold seating and $10 silver seating. Group discounts are available. Call the New American Youth Ballet at (260) 637-7848 for tickets.

BFD Pancake Breakfast

Bluffton Fraternal Order of Firefighters
Pancake and sausage Breakfast
6 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Bluffton Fire Department, 200E. Market St.
Adults $5, kids 5 and under, free.

Fort Wayne Fright Night is Oct. 23

It's a week into October and downtown Fort Wayne is gearing up for Fright Night 2010.

The free event is Oct. 23.

Highlighting this year's free events include:

• Ghost hunts at the old Pfeiffer House with paranormal investigators
• The Zombie Machine, a more theatrical version of FREE face-painting on the Library Plaza
• A rockin' zombie band on center field at Parkview Field
• Fort Wayne Community Schools marching band will lead the Zombie Walk through downtown streets, with "Walk like a Zombie" classes beforehand

Art-themed ‘Renaissance in Roanoke’ set for Saturday, Oct. 9, in downtown

Huntington County TAB:

The annual "A Renaissance in Roanoke" festival will take place this weekend, on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Roanoke.

The festival centers around art, and features art-themed events throughout the day.

The Juried Art Marketplace will be going on the entire day, lining Main Street with art booths featuring art created by area residents. Festival-goers can view art and watch demonstrations of various mediums of art......

Craft Bazaar, Saturday, 4-H Fairgrounds

Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Oct. 9
Wells County 4-H Park
Nearly 50 booths
Bake sale; Apple Dumplings, Homemade Food;
Sponsored by Community Christian Fellowship
260-824-3903

Club Calendar

Saturday, Oct. 9
Korean War Veterans Association, Indiana Chapter One, VFW Post 857 (new location), 2202 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. Meeting at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served after meeting. Information: 260-485-7627.
River Terrace Estates —Joan Swartz playing piano, 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
River Terrace Estates —Marlene Lobsiger and Dave Rockwell playing piano, saxaphone and horn; 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 10
River Terrace Estates — Tab Beechler singing and playing piano; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

Tuesday, Oct. 12
Homemakers’ Club, 11:30 a.m., at the Corner Depot.

Monday, Oct. 18
Wells County Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m. Jim Sturgeon will talk about the 100th anniversary of the Kingsland Interurban wreck. Public is welcome.

Every Tuesday
Optimist Club — Meets each Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. at Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton.

Every Wednesday
10 a.m. to Noon — Bluffton Parks Department, City Hall on second floor. Senior Social Time. Cards, games, occasional bingo, guest speakers and crafts. Participation is free. Call 824-6069.
The Kiwanis of Greater Bluffton Club meets at noon every Wednesday at TimberRidge Golf Course for lunch and a brief meeting. For information, call Jon Brown at 824-4095.

Every Thursday
Overcomers Outreach — South Wayne United Methodist Church, 3500 S. Wayne Ave.;7-8 p.m. 260-745-2933.
TOPS — First United Methodist Church; 6:30 p.m. weigh-in, 7 p.m. meeting.
Let’s Play Bingo! — Cowboy’s Restaurant in Bluffton on Main Street 6 p.m. every Thursday. Proceeds benefit the Coon Hunters Association.

What's Up

Bluffton Entourage will host cornhole tournament Oct. 9
The Bluffton Musical Entourage will sponsor a cornhole tournament Saturday, Oct. 9, at Bluffton High School. Registration will begin at 10 a.m.
Cost is $20 for individual and $40 for a two person team. There will also be a Student Tournament at $5 per student. Cancellation scoring to 21, double elimination. Grand prize for champion and door prizes. Food and drinks will be provided.
For more information call Joy Addington at 260-820-2760 or mdew@adamswells.com

Bluffton Christian School will host open house Oct. 9
Bluffton Christian School will have an open house from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 9, at 1225 W. Washington St.
Those attending the event should come to Door No. 3.
For information, call 824-1203.

ADHD/ADD support group will meet
A meeting of the ADHD/ADD support group will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, at the Parkwood Church, 33209 Trier Road, Fort Wayne.
Andy Smith of the Indiana State Police will be the speaker for a program on meth awareness.
The group is open to all parents, caregivers, teachers, and others involved with or interested in ADHD or ADD.
For information, call Juanita Lowe at 260-492-2181.

Harvest Time event for preschoolers is set for Oct. 13 & 14
Children ages two to five are invited to celebrate the harvest season from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 13 and 14 at Salamonie Interpretive Center.
The program will include indoor and outdoor activities focusing on the harvest of animals and people in autumn. Participants will make a craft, hike and spend time outdoors.
There is a $2 fee. For more information call 260-468-2127.

Wells County Council on Aging

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, Oct. 8
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. For information call Marcia Meyer at 565-3000.

Monday, Oct. 11
4-5 p.m.—Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group at Wells County Council on Aging.

Wednesday, Oct. 13
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.

Thursday, Oct. 14
10 a.m. -Noon—Senior Citizen Happy Hour at Bluffton First Presbyterian church. Lunch and entertainment. Price is $3.50 for lunch. Call 824-1070 for reservations by Oct. 11

Area Things to See and Do

BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
RONNIE MCDOWELL—Friday, Oct. 8, 2 & 7:30 p.m.,
LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS—Saturday, Oct. 9, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $20 to $35, with Jeannie Seely.
FALL GOSPEL—Thursday, Oct. 14, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $15 & $18,
MICKEY GILLEY—Friday, Nov. 19, 2 & 7:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY THEATRE PRODUCTION—”Get a Kick out of Frank,” Sept. 25, 2 & 7:30 p.m., meal and show, $25.
ALL AMERICAN WEDNESDAY—Homecoming Wednesday, Oct. 6, 13 & 20, meal & show $10 and show only $6.
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
For more information call 260-422-8641 or check out www.fwcivic.org

FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
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
SLAYER, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX—Thursday, Oct. 14, $39.50 to $49.50.
JASON ALDEAN—Friday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., $31.75 to $41.75.
TYLER PERRY’S “MADEA’S BIG HAPPY FAMILY—Wednesday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office 1-800-745-3000.

FW’S EMBASSY THEATRE EVENTS
TIM ALLEN—Thursday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m., $48.25.
LEGALLY BLONDE—Sunday, Oct. 17, $27.50 to $52.50.
CHEECH & CHONG IN CONCERT—Thursday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m., $39.75 to $59.75.
RODNEY CARRINGTON—Friday, Oct. 22,.$49.50.
A CHORUS LINE—Sunday, Nov. 7, $27.50 to $52.50.
JOHN MELLENCAMP—Tuesday, Nov. 16, 8 p.m., $42 to $102.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.

FORT WAYNE MUSEUM OF ART
2010 Contemporary Realism Biennial, Sept. 3-Nov. 7. Lecture and reception, Friday, Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m., $5, reservations to 260-422-6467. Art-ol-o-gy, through Oct. 24. Permanent collection of American art.
More information at 260-422-6467 or www.fwmoa.org.
HEARTLAND CHAMBER CHORALE EVENTS
A seven concert series at various site in Fort Wayne. The concerts, $15 each, for 2010 are:
American Music—FW Museum of Art, Saturday,, Oct. 9, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 10, 4 p.m. Plymouth Congregational Church. Individual tickets $20.
Opera—Plymouth Congregational Church, Sunday, Nov. 7, 4 p.m.
Handel’s Messiah—IPFW Rinehard Music Center, Sunday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
A Candlelight Christmas—Trinity Episcopal; Church, Sunday, Dec. 19, 4 p.m.
260-436-8080 or www.HeartlandChorale.org

NISWONGER CENTER—VAN WERT, OHIO
ETHAN BORTNICK & MUSICAL TIME MACHINE—Tuesday, Oct. 5, $10 to $30.
AMY GRANT—Sunday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m., tickets $35 to $50.
TOLEDO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA—Saturday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m., $8 to $25.
RICH LITTLE—Saturday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m., $25.
Tickets and information at www.npacvw.org or 419-238-6722.

FW’S SAINT FRANCIS EVENT
THE ASSOCIATION— Friday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m., U. of St. Francis, $25, 260-399-7700 ext. 202 or 260-705-4776.

What's Up!!

Bluffton Entourage Tournament Oct. 9
The Bluffton Musical Entourage will sponsor a Corn Hole Tournament Saturday, Oct. 9 at Bluffton High School. Registration will begin at 10 a.m.
Cost is $20 for individual and $40 for a two person team. There will also be a Student Tournament at $5 per student. Cancellation scoring to 21, Double elimnation. Grand prize for champion and door prizes. Food and drinks will be provided.
For more information call Joy Addington at 260-820-2760 or mdew@adamswells.com

Horse racing at Jay County Oct. 9
The Jay County Fairgrounds will host horse race Oct. 9, beginning at 11 a.m.
Five races will be held prior to the finals for Indiana Sired two and three year old trotters and pacers. The horses that make it to the finals will compete through eight heats with a purse of $20,000 each and eight heats of Consolations for a purse of $8,000 each.
Admission, parking and grandstand are free. Food will be available. Call 260-726-4331 or email: marketing@visitjaycounty.com

Chester Township firefighters will host breakfast Oct. 9
Chester Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor an all-you-can-eat sausage gravy and biscuit breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9. Free will donation will be accepted.
The department is located south of Southern Wells High School.

Autumn painting
workshop at CAC
The Creative Arts Council is offering “Autumn Branch Painting Workshop with instructor Joe Harbert of Muncie on Saturday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre.
Harbert is certified in this style used by Robert Warren and class participants will create a 15 by 20 inch canvas using acrylics. Cost of the class is $70 ($65 for CAC members) plus $7 for a palette of paints. Participants need to bring rags/towels for cleanup and wear washable clothing.
Registration for the class must be completed by Oct. 1 to 824-5222. For a sample of Harbert’s work check out his website at jharbertart.com

Petroleum UM Church Free fall
festival Oct. 10
The Petroleum United Methodist Church will sponsor a Free Fall Festival Sunday, Oct. 10 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the church.
There will be live music by Gospel Overdrive, fun activities for the kids, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, games, a straw tunnel, chili cook-off contest and pie baking contest and a Euchre tournament.
For more information, send an e-mail to petroleumumc@yahoo.com)

Creative Arts and Commerce Center

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. No admission charge to view gallery exhibits.

HOURS—Closed Sept. 20. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. during Street Fair. After Sept. 27, hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

IN THE BALENTINE GALLERY
ART SALES— Oct. 1-12, extended hours to 6 p.m. weekdays, closed Sundays.
SCHOOL OF BALLET
Classes now in session.
CREATIVE EXPRESSION—a six week course of music and movement with Jeni Meeks, Oct. 15-Nov. 18, $48. Now enrolling.
TUTU BASH—Friday, Oct. 8, get acquainted evening for ballet students. Dee Yonker, chairman.

EVENTS
CULINARY CLASS WITH CHEF HECTOR MINON—Monday, Oct. 29, $25, with registration needed. Evening incudes demo, meal and recipes.
TRAVEL CINEMAS—Thursday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m., The Natural Heritage of Indiana with Ken Ballinger, $20 adults and $12 for series. Individual tickets available.
MYSTERY DINNER THEATER—Saturday, Oct. 16, hosted by the Wells Community Theater at the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre. Dinner and show, $30 ($35 after Oct. 8), catered by Lighted Gardens. Bower North productions presenting “Lost in Tinseltown.”
FESTIVAL OF TREES—Time to register for project designers. Showcase Dec. 4-6, call for guidelines.

CLASSES
TEEN/ADULT CLASSES—Guitar, piano, music theory & song writing with John-Thomas Roseberry. Call for information.
OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP—Saturday, Oct. 9, with Joe Harbert (autumn leaves), $70 per person, materials included ($7 for palette).
LOCKER HOOKING WORKSHOP—Thursday, Oct. 21, with Carol Malone, learn technique for making rugs and bags, $12.

Ongoing Activities:
CAC board of directors—Monday Oct. 18, 5:15 p.m.
PHOTOGRAPHERS FORUM—Thursdays, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m., free event. Beginners welcome. Monthly topic.
READERS CIRCLE—Tuesday, Oct. 12, brown bag lunch meeting, noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday each month at CAC. Free event.
CULINARY ARTISTS—Thursday, Oct. 7, to Historic Kimmell House B & B, leave CAC at noon.
ARTISTS IN ACTION— Thursdays or Fridays at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., work space by arrangement with CAC office, free event.
FESTIVAL OF TREES—now registering for showcase to be held Nov. 4-6. Call for guidelines to participate.

Club Calendar

Monday, Oct. 4
Bluffton Lions Club--Corner Depot; 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 6
Bible Study Club--United Methodist Church; 12:45-2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 9
Korean War Veterans Assn., Indiana Chapter One--VFW Post 857 (new location). 2202 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. Meeting at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served after meeting. For more information call 260-485-7627.
River Terrace Estates--Joan Swartz playing piano; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
River Terrace Estates--Marlene Lobsiger and Dave Rockwell playing piano, saxaphone and horn; 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 10
River Terrace Estates--Tab Beechler singing and playing piano; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

Monday, Oct. 18
Wells County Historical Museum meeting--7 p.m. Jim Sturgeon will talk about the 100th anniversary of the Kingsland Interurban wreck. Public is welcome.

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. Call 824-6069.

WCPL most read boks

MOST READ BOOKS FOR SEPTEMBER
Looking for that next great book to read? Check out the most read books at the Wells County Public Library during the month of September.

Most read fiction for September 2010
1) The art of racing in the rain, by Gath Stein
2) Take three, by Karen Kingsbury
3) Fly away home, by Jenifer Weiner
4) Twilight’s serenade, by Tracie Peterson
5) Shadow zone, by Iris Johansen

Most read non-fiction for September 2011
1) Quiet hero: secrets from my father’s past, by Rita Cosby
2) Making rounds with Oscar, David Dosa
3) Sliding into home, by Kendra Wilkinson
4) Pillsbury Christmas
5) The mentor leader, by Tony Dungy

23rd annual Walk for Animals is Oct. 10

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE — Animal Care & Control will hosts its 23rd annual two-mile Walk for Animals Oct. 10 at Franke Park.

Pledge forms are available at Animal Care & Control and local veterinary hospitals. All participants must register and collect pledges of $33 total per individual walker or $120 total per family to walk, win shirts, enjoy free food and sample vendor products.....

CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE LIBRARY

The Wells County Public Library is asking for your vote in the 2010 “I Love My Library Sweepstakes” by Taped Editions, Inc. This nationwide contest is fun and could be a great benefit for library patrons. The library with the most online votes receives a new audiobook collection valued at over $500. Just think how great it would be to add that many new recorded books for Wells County residents to check out? Voting is easy. Log onto www.tapededitions.com (there is also a link on the library homepage at www.wellscolibrary.org). Type in “Wells County Public Library”, your name and email address and then write a short sentence saying why you love the library. Deadline for voting is Dec. 15, 2010. Why not cast your vote right now? For more information, call the Wells County Public Library at 260-824-1612.

23rd annual Kroozinationals set for Oct. 2-3 at Hier’s Park

Huntington County Tab:

Ed Ferguson calls it an "end-of-the-year get-together of all the cruisers, all the people who are into custom cars."

That two-day get-together, while it may be mellow in nature, is jam-packed with shows, contests, games, auctions, parades, vendors and more.

The event is the 23rd annual Kroozinationals, to be held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2 and 3, at Hier's Park in Huntington. Ferguson says it's actually two car shows in one weekend - the Ed "Big Daddy" Roth Memorial Car, Truck and Bike Show 2010, paying tribute to the late car designer and artist Ed Roth, on Saturday; and Fast Eddie's MoonPie Run 2010, an open show on Sunday.....

What's Up?

Craft Bazaar, Car and Bike Show Oct. 2
Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Something for everyone! Breafast 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beef or chicken and noodles. Kids Carnival and Bake Sale. Also a Car and Bike Show. Come and vote for your favorite. Everyone is invited to participate or just have fun.
For more information call 728-5905. Montpelier Nazarene Church, 440 N. Standard Blvd.

October Angel Food orders being taken
Angel Food Ministries October menu orders with the special Holiday Boxes can be placed at Sonlight Wesleyan Church between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday or you can order online at www.angelfoodministries.com.
The deadline at the church is Sunday, Oct. 17. Orders may be placed online only until Oct. 24. The monthly distribution will be Saturday, Oct. 30. For more information, call the church at 824-0068 or Margetta Stinson at 827-0382. (Pd Advt.)

Autumn Camping Oct. 1-3 & 9-10
The Upper Wabash Interpretive Services offers two Autumn Camping Weekends at Mississinewa Reservoir in October. Events are open to day visitors Oct. 1-3 and Oct. 9-10.
The first weekend offers mock medieval battles, a Swamp Stomp obstacle course, hands-on percussion music for kids, pellet rifles, canoeing, lumberjack and pioneer activities. Program fee is $2 each.
The second weekend offers a movie, family games and a pumpkin decorating contest. Fee is $1 per person.
For more information call 260-468-2127 or 260-824-0926.

Fall Art Exhibit and Sale open house Oct. 2
The “Brushing Boards” will present the third annual Art Show at the Creative Arts Council Balentine Gallery Oct. 2 through Oct. 12. There will be an open house party from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. Rosemary Pope will entertain at the piano during the party. Meet and talk with the artists during the evening. Free light refreshments will be served while your browse. The sale will feature all local artists items including paintings, photography, pottery, painted glass and more.

Bowman Family Reunion Oct. 3
The annual Bowman BBQ Family Reunion will be held Sunday, Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to dusk at Ouabache State Park at the Lade Side Shelter. For more information call 260-273-4226.

Seniors Lunch Oct. 4
Individuals age 50 or above are invited to the senior's lunch Oct. 4 at Salamonie Interpretive Center. Guest speaker will be Pat Mooney. He will bring primitive tools and discuss people who lived in Indiana before contact withi Europeans. There will be a meal at 12:30 p.m. The meat dish will be provided. Those attending should bring a dish to share, their own table service and $1 donation. Those interested should register by calling 260-468-2127 or log onto www.dnr.IN.gov/uwis. Register by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 31.

Tenderloin dinner Oct. 6
Dan's All-You-Can-Eat Fish and Tenderloin dinner will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Ossian United Methodist Fellowship Hall at 201 W. Mill Street, Ossian. Tickets are $8.50 for adults, $4.50 for those age six through 12 and free for those age five and younger.
For more information call 622-4326.

Career transition fair for veterans Nov. 15-17

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE — There will be a three-day veteran career transition fair Nov. 15-17 at Ivy Tech Community College–Northeast’s Coliseum Campus, 3800 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne.

The office of Sen. Richard Lugar, Ivy Tech Community College–Northeast, Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne and the Military Family Research Institute will sponsor the event. It will begin with seminars offering assistance on job searching techniques, résumé writing and interviewing skills...... (more)

FW’s wild zoo Halloween fun

Kids and families are invited to experience the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo’s new Wild Zoo Halloween event on Oct. 15-17, 21-24 and 28-31 from noon to 5 p.m. daily.
The Wild Zoo Halloween promises surprises, adventure, family fun and candy treats n a family-friendly fall atmosphere. Guests can choose their own path to interactive Treat Trails, join in the Monster Mash dance party, meet Broomhilda the friendly witch, explore the Mummy’s kitchen, visit the Beauty Shop of Horrors, touch creepy critters and more.
In addition to treats, every child will receive a complimentary kid-sized pumpkin of their very own. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes and join the daily Costume Parade! Train riders will be treated to the “Tale of the Twisted Tree” as they venture into the Franke Park woods.
Animal exhibits in the Central Zoo, the Indiana Family Farm and portions of the Australian Adventure will be open. Keepers will deliver pumpkin treats to selected animals on a rotating schedule. Theme days at the Wild Zoo Halloween include Star Wars characters on Oct. 16; favorite carton characters on Oct. 21, Icy, The Mad Ant, K’Zoo and their mascots on Oct. 24; and free balloon animals on Oct. 29. On Thursdays, train rides are free all day.
A Pumpkin Decorating Contest is open to the public and offers prizes in four age categories. Entries can be viewed at the Wild Zoo Halloween from Oct. 28-31.
Admission is $8 for children and $4 for adults. Zoo members receive $2 off per person every day. Additional fees are charged for the train ride, pony ride, carnival-style games, bracelet-making and face painting. Food is available for purchase.
Detailed schedules of the events are on the zoo’s website which is http://www.kidszoo.org/events/halloween.htm