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Saturday, Dec. 31

• River Terrace Estates — Nick Huffman playing the piano; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
• River Terrace Estates — Ted Chemey playing the violin; 6:30 p.m. in ALD.

Sunday, Jan. 1

• River Terrace Estates — Chet Baumgartner and Psalms 100 quartet singing; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.
• River Terrace Estates — Life Church members singing; 1 p.m.

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Saturday, Dec. 24

• River Terrace Estates — John Sipes and family singing; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, Dec. 25

• River Terrace Estates — Chester and Carol Longenberger and family playing piano and singing; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

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Scrapbook Club meets 2nd and 4th Mondays
Bring scrapbook supplies to the City Hall Building every second and fourth Monday of the month starting in January.

Cost is $3 per visit and equipment can be shared during this time.

Call 824-6069 to register. Dates are Jan 9, 23 Feb 13, 27, March 12, 26, April 9, 23, May 14, 28.

Crochet classes set
Crochet classes will be taught by Kathy Gehrett on Monday Jan. 13, 20 and 27th from 3 to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the City Hall building.

Cost for three hours of group lessons is $10 due the first day. Yarn and instructions will be provided. Those attending will need to bring their own size H-hook.

Call the park office to pre-register at 824-6069. Class size is limited and open to beginners and advanced students.

Focus on Photos exhibit at CAC Jan. 9-Feb. 17
Area photographers are invited to submit recent work to the Creative Arts Council’s “Focus on Photos” exhibit to be viewable from Jan. 9 to Feb. 17 at the Balentine Gallery at the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre. Each artist receives one free entry with additional works requiring an entry fee of $5. All entries are due in the gallery on Thursday, Jan. 5, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Work previously shown in a CAC exhibit is not eligible. For more information come to the CAC office during regular hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Monday through Friday.

Professionals may exhibit but are not eligible for prizes. Cash awards will be determined by a panel of professionals for Best of Show, $150; 1st place, $100; 2nd place, $75 and 3rd place, $50.
A reception for the photographers will be held on Sunday, Jan. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Ossian Psi Iota Xi Cheeseballs available
Members of Ossian Psi Iota Xi still have cheeseballs available for the holidays. They are $6 each and can be purchased at the Ossian Deli or Ossian Hardware. For more information call Emmaline Hinshaw at 824-2005 or Shirley Richardson at 639-6947.

Black Raspberry Pies available for the holidays
Sigma Phi Gamma has once again made black raspberry pies for the Christmas holidays.

Sigma Phi Gamma supports A Friend’s House as well as other local charities and presents a Senior Girl Award to the Bluffton High School Senior Girl who has overcome the most obstacles in her high school career.

Call 824-2229 to order your pies. If no answer, leave a message. Cost is $11 each. There are only 30 left. Limited supply.

Psi Iota Xi offers flower cards and cheese balls
Members of Bluffton's Psi Iota Xi currently have flower cards and cheese balls available for purchase.
Cheese balls are $6.50 each. To purchase a cheese ball please contact Julie Holte 824-5031 or Jane Waters 820-1447.

Flower cards are good for 12 monthly bouquets of flowers at Posy Pot and can be purchased for $25. To purchase flower cards, contact Liz Moser 824-4634 or Jane Waters 820-1447.

Sonlight Wesleyan Church selling cookbooks
Members of the Ladies Ministry of Sonlight Wesleyan Church is selling cookbooks as a fundraiser. Cost is $15. They can be purchased anytime at the church office at 2350 S. State Road 1, Bluffton.

The cookbook contains 500 recipes including appetizers, main dishes, desserts and more.

All proceeds will go to support the various ladies ministries at Sonlight. For more information email Pat Breeding at sonlightwesleyan@yahoo.com or call 260-824-0068.

Zanesville Living Lights display now through Jan. 1
Living Lights, a free celebration of Christmas featuring thousands of lights and synchronized music (88.9-FM on site), is on display now through Jan. 1. Hours are 5:30 to 9 p.m. during the week and 5:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays.

The “Cocoa Corner” will serve free cookies and hot chocolate Fridays and Saturdays. For more information email rhayes@onlyinternet.net or call 260-638-9007.

Reach Arts Academy holding registrations today
REACH Arts Academy will hold registrations for Wells County Children's Choir and art classes will be held Monday, Dec. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bluffton Presbyterian Church.

A $20 registration fee is due at registration. Both Nancy Wagner and Sue Coolman will be there to register students and answer any questions. Questions can be emailed to REACHarts@hotmail.com.

A second registration date will be after Christmas on Tuesday, Dec. 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. For more information call 260-346-9924.

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Letters to Santa now being accepted
Bluffton Parks Department will deliver letters to Santa when you drop them off in the blue Santa’s Mailbox on the front steps of City Hall.

Each child will receive a personalized letter from Santa with a small gift enclosed. No postage needed, just a clearly written return address.

Mailbox is available from Dec. 1 through Dec. 21.

Garage sale at Swiss Village Dec. 16
Swiss Village’s Holiday Garage Sale will be Friday, Dec. 16, in Swiss Village’s auditorium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Christmas decorations, fabric, clothing, cd’s, dvd’s, books and more will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the sale will go toward funding Swiss Village’s activity department.

For more information contact Swiss Village at 260-589-3173.

Snow exhibit at Balentine Gallery through Jan. 30
Current exhibit at the Balentine Gallery at the Arts, Commerce, & Visitors Centre is titlted “Snow.” It will be viewable through Dec. 30.

All of the works featured contain a representation of snow.

Those having items in the exhibit are Della Coolman, Jason Johnloz, Nancy Wagner, Jeanie Biberstine, Carol Stern, Barbara Barbieri, Kyra Zadylak, Kim Higginbottom, Rosie, Veronica and Esther Higginbottom, Gloria Pike, Karen West Dotty Fry back, Rosemary Pope, JoAnn Record and Mary Ellen McEvoy.

Next exhibit at the CAC will be “Focus on Photos,” Jan. 9-Feb. 17.

Christmas Tree Walk Dec. 16
Swiss Village Retirement Community will host a Christmas Tree Walk Dec. 16 from 6– 8 p.m.

The walk will feature trees decorated by local businesses throughout the hallways of Swiss Village. Christmas cookies and wassail will be available in the main lounge.

Parking is available at the Swiss Village Circle Drive Entrance. Swiss Village is located at 1350 W. Main Street, Berne.

For more information contact Michelle McIntosh at 260-589-3173 or visit www.swissvillage.org.

Christmas concert Dec. 18
“The 3rd Row Boys” will be performing a Christmas concert at the Ossian Nazarene Church on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served immediately following their performance.
For additional information, call 622-7449.

Wells County Christmas Bird Count Dec. 19
The Christmas Bird Count for Wells County will be Monday, Dec. 19 from dawn to dusk.

This is a national count. The Wells count and the Adams Wells Cardinal Bird will help for this census.

Counts are needed from all areas of Wells County. Anyone can participate. Residents can count from their windows or cars. If driving, keep track of how many miles.

Those participating in the count can call the census talley people. They are Ruth Oswalt of Poneto at 694-6487 or Kathy Fuller at 824-4525 or email fulkat@yahoo.com.

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Monday, Dec. 12

• Wells County Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group--Wells County Council on Aging; 4-5:30 p.m. All men and other interested persons are welcome to attend the meeting. This will be the annual carry-in luncheon.

Wednesday, Dec. 14

• Poplar Grove Home Ec Club — Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m. Christmas dinner.

Thursday, Dec. 15

• Loyal Neighbor's Club — Home of Ruth Fox; 11:30 a.m.
• River Terrace Estates — Bible Study with Chaplain Jerry Qualls; 6:30 p.m. in ALD.

Saturday, Dec. 17

• River Terrace Estates — Art Beer playing the accordian; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
• New Beginning Church members playing guitar and singing; 6:30 p.m. in Healthcare. (Pastor Steve Sutton, Al Grogg, Shawna Hamilton and Neta Niemann).

Sunday, Dec. 18

• River Terrace Estates — Sherri Man and student performing; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

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Wednesday, Dec. 7

• O.D.O. Club — Christmas party at The Rosewood on Main; 6:30 p.m.
• Bible Study Club — First United Methodist Church; 12:45 to 2 p.m.
• River Terrace — Kole Meyer will bring two German students from Bluffton High School to speak; 9 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10

• Korean War Veterans Assn., Indiana Chapter One — Post 857, 2202 W. Main, Fort Wayne; 10 a.m. meeting. Lunch will be served following meeting. All members are urged to attend the Christmas party. For information call Nancy Sink.

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Letters to Santa now being accepted
Bluffton Parks Department will deliver letters to Santa when you drop them off in the blue Santa’s Mailbox on the front steps of City Hall.

Each child will receive a personalized letter from Santa with a small gift enclosed.

No postage needed, just a clearly written return address. Mailbox is available from Dec 1 through Dec. 21.

City Gym Keys go on sale Dec. 5
The Bluffton Parks Department will begin sales of its 2012 City Gym memberships Monday, Dec. 5. There was no price increase.

Keys can be purchased in the Clerk/Treasurer’s office. The cost for a single Wells County resident is $145, a Wells County Family membership is $175, single memberships for non-Wells County residents are $185, and family memberships for non-wells County residents are $215.

Call Bluffton Parks for more details or for a tour at 824-6069.

Toddler Candy Cane Hunt Dec. 6
Bluffton Parks Department will hold a Toddler Candy Cane Hunt Tuesday, Dec 6, at 11 a.m. in the Bluffton City Gym.

Parks Department Volunteer Celebration planned for Dec. 6
The Bluffton Parks Department invites all of its volunteers to the end-of-the-year celebration Tuesday, Dec 6, at 7 p.m. in City Hall.

The LeBeaus to perform Dec. 9
The LeBeaus will perform a Christmas Dinner Concert Friday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. at Christian New Light Fellowship Hall located at 1011 W. Washington Street in Bluffton. Tickets are $12.50 per person and can be purchased at the church or from Dan and Karen Eckelbarger.

The menu will include: chicken breast, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad, homemade pie, dinner roll and drink.

For more information or to order tickets call 260-413-1636 or 260-273-0522.

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Nottingham to present A Christmas Celebration Dec. 2
Members of Nottingham Friends Church will present “A Christmas Celebration” featuring The Singing Friends Friday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. The church is located on State Road 1, 11 miles south of Bluffton. For more information call Pastor Mike Jewell at 330-844-1627 or David Stalker at 260-368-9103.

Handel's Messiah to be presented Dec. 3 & 4
Handel’s Messiah will be performed by the 100 voice choir of the Mennonite Choral Society Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m. at the First Mennonite Church in Berne, located at the intersection of U.S. 27 and Ind. 218. The performance will be under the direction of Brent Hyman.

On Saturday there will be professional soloists, harpsichord, pipe organ, cello, and timpani accompaniment. The Sunday family-friendly performance will include only the Christmas portion and two additional choruses, the "Hallelujah Chorus" and "Worthy is the Lamb."
Nursery service is provided. A freewill offering will be taken.

Breakfast with Santa Dec. 3 at Ossian UMC
Members of the Norwell High School show choirs will sponsor Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Ossian United Methodist Church located at 201 W. Mill Street. Cost is $5 per child. Those age six months and younger are free. Pictures with Santa included.

Live Nativity Dec. 4
Listen to the Wisemen as they deliver gifts to the newborn King born in Bethlehem Sunday, Dec. 4, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. during the Live Nativity in Montpelier at Montpelier Ag Advantage at 240 W. Windsor Street.

Hot apple cider and donut holes will be available. Vehicle parking, including bus parking, is available. The event is provided by the ministry of Southern Wells Community Church.

Library, Altrusa to offer Holiday sing along Dec. 6
Huntington City-Twp. Public Library and the Altrusa Club will sponsor a free, community Holiday Sing Along at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Main Library, 255 West Park Drive, Huntington.

A song leader and accompanist will be on hand and holiday refreshments will be available. No registration is required.

For more information, call the Huntington City-Township Public Library at 260-356-0824.

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Psi Iota Xi offers flower cards and cheese balls
Members of Bluffton's Psi Iota Xi currently have flower cards and cheese balls available for purchase.

Cheese balls are $6.50 each. To purchase a cheese ball please contact Julie Holte 824-5031 or Jane Waters 820-1447.

Flower cards are good for 12 monthly bouquets of flowers at Posy Pot and can be purchased for $25. To purchase flower cards, contact Liz Moser 824-4634 or Jane Waters 820-1447.

Prayers for Slusher Benefit Dec. 2 & 3
A benefit bake sale will be held Dec. 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 214 N. Wayne Street (old hardware) in Warren for Donnie “Ralph” Slusher. He is the son of Don and Janet Slusher of Warren.

Donnie has been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney failure and is going into end stage kidney failure.

All proceeds will go to transportation and the addition of a room to his home for home hemodialysis treatments.

Cat spay-neuter clinic Dec. 2
Friends of the Shelter are again sponsoring a low cost spay-neuter clinic for cats only on Dec. 2 at the Bluffton-Wells County Animal Shelter, 1613 West Cherry St. Pre-register by calling 824-6063.

Montpelier Lions Club Breakfast Dec. 3
A Lions Club Breakfast will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, from 7 to 10 a.m. featuring sausage gravy, biscuits, hash browns, juice and coffee. The club is located at the corner of High and Jefferson streets in Montpelier.

Gospel Barn’s dinner concerts Dec. 3 & 4
Two Christmas dinner concerts will be sponsored by the Gospel Barn at the 4-H Community Building in Bluffton on Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3.

Both concerts will feature the Browns from LaMar, Iowa. Tickets are $35 per person with reserved seating. For more information or to reserve a ticket call Mike and Karen Todd at 260 827-0362.

Breakfast with Santa Dec. 3 at Ossian UMC
Members of the Norwell High School show choirs will sponsor Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Ossian United Methodist Church located at 201 W. Mill Street. Pictures with Santa included!

Breakfast menu will include: biscuits and gravy, hash browns, smoky links, cereal, donuts, Dutch Crunch dessert, coffee, milk and juice.

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Saturday, Nov. 26

• River Terrace Estates — Petroleum Ladies singing; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, Nov. 27

• River Terrace Estates — Jess Higgenbottom and Company; 2:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 28

• Swiss Stitchers — Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. Luann Gerig Fulton will be the speaker. Please bring a Christmas fat quarter to exchange. Refreshments will be served. Show and Tell, Row Robins and discussion about the Opportunity Quilt for the 2012 show. As always visitors are welcome. This will be our last meeting for the year.

Tuesday, Nov. 29

• River Terrace Estates — Laura Keller speaking about her experiences in Iraq; 1 p.m., in Chapel.
  

Wednesday, Nov. 30

• River Terrace Estates — Cole Meyer's exchange students from Bluffton High School; 9:30 a.m. in AL.

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Saturday, Nov. 26

• River Terrace Estates — Petroleum Ladies singing; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, Nov. 27

• River Terrace Estates — Jess Higgenbottom and Company; 2:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 28

• Swiss Stitchers — Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. Luann Gerig Fulton will be the speaker. Please bring a Christmas fat quarter to exchange. Refreshments will be served. Show and Tell, Row Robins and discussion about the Opportunity Quilt for the 2012 show. As always visitors are welcome. This will be our last meeting for the year.

Tuesday, Nov. 29

• River Terrace Estates — Laura Keller speaking about her experiences in Iraq; 1 p.m., in Chapel.
  

Wednesday, Nov. 30

• River Terrace Estates — Cole Meyer's exchange students from Bluffton High School; 9:30 a.m. in AL.

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Saturday, Nov. 26

• River Terrace Estates — Petroleum Ladies singing; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, Nov. 27

• River Terrace Estates — Jess Higgenbottom and Company; 2:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 28

• Swiss Stitchers — Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. Luann Gerig Fulton will be the speaker. Please bring a Christmas fat quarter to exchange. Refreshments will be served. Show and Tell, Row Robins and discussion about the Opportunity Quilt for the 2012 show. As always visitors are welcome. This will be our last meeting for the year.

Tuesday, Nov. 29

• River Terrace Estates — Laura Keller speaking about her experiences in Iraq; 1 p.m., in Chapel.
  

Wednesday, Nov. 30

• River Terrace Estates — Cole Meyer's exchange students from Bluffton High School; 9:30 a.m. in AL.

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Prayers for Slusher Benefit Dec. 2 & 3
A benefit bake sale will be held Dec. 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 214 N. Wayne Street (old hardware) in Warren for Donnie “Ralph” Slusher. He is the son of Don and Janet Slusher of Warren.

Donnie has been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney failure and is going into end stage kidney failure.

All proceeds will to to transportation and the addition of a room to his home for home hemodialysis treatments.

Donations are welcome.

Cat spay-neuter clinic Dec. 2
Friends of the Shelter are again sponsoring a low-cost spay-neuter clinic for cats only on Dec. 2 at the Bluffton-Wells County Animal Shelter, 1613 West Cherry St. Pre-register by calling 824-6063.

Club Calendar

Saturday, Nov. 26
River Terrace Estates — Petroleum Ladies and Rev. Greg Andrews Sermonette (Kay Bowers or Martha Paxson); 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, Nov. 27
River Terrace Estates — John Mark Yoder and Family singing; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

Monday, Nov. 28
Swiss Stitchers — Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. Luann Gerig Fulton will be the speaker. Bring a Christmas fat quarter to exchange. Refreshments will be served. Show and Tell, Row Robins and discussion about the Opportunity Quilt for the 2012 show. This will be the last meeting for the year.

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FW Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ lists dates
Tickets are now on sale for the Fort Wayne Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” to be presented at the Arts United Center in Fort Wayne. There will be 8 p.m. performances on Dec. 2, 3, 9 & 10; 2:30 performances on Dec. 3, 4, 10 & 11 and a 7 p.m. on Dec. 6. The Dec. 2 and 3 performances at 8 p.m. will be with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. Sugar Plum parties are available for $8 per person. Tickets start at $28 for adults, $23 for seniors, $18 for youth and $13 for children. To arrange for tickets call 260-484-9646.

Sheep and Goat Seminars Nov. 30 and Dec. 7
Learn more about goat production through a series of webinars sponsored by Purdue University Extension Service, Kentucky State University and the University of Kentucky.

This is a two-hour long, two-part series that will focus on kidding care and birthing in does and ewes, feeding, management, marketing and economic projection issues in raising goats. The seminars will be held Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Blackford County Courthouse Annex at 119 N. High Street, Hartford City. To reserve a spot by Nov. 23 call 765-348-3213 or log onto www.ag.purdue.edu/counties/blackford.

CTS Christmas Party Dec. 3
The CTS Christmas Party will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. at Back-40 Junction in Decatur. A $10 gift exchange is optional. Call 824-4991 or 824-5237 for reservations.

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Church open mic night Nov. 20
Ossian Church of the Nazarene Church, 302 N. Metts St., will present a church open mic night Sunday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. It is a night of worship where entertainers will share the microphone for an evening of blended worship. Call the church office at 260-622-7449 for more information or to be included on the list of entertainers.

Model Toy Train Show Nov. 26
A model toy train show will be held at Frecker Arena at 620 W. Lincoln Highway (930) in New Haven Saturday, Nov. 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults and free for children age 12 and younger. For more information call 260-692-2445 or 260-692-2446 or email dbauman@hotmail.com.

Free banquet at C&C Bible Nov. 29 and Dec. 1
The public can attend a free banquet Tuesday, Nov. 29, or Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at C & C Bible Fellowship, located at 4383S. 150E., Berne. To make a reservation, call 260-589-9022.

South Adams Middle School students honor local veterans

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

"Respect, respect," were the words calling a silent hush over the audience of energetic middle school students in the South Adams Middle School who had come to remember Veteran's Day on Friday morning.

Several local veterans were lined in front of the students who recited the Pledge of Allegiance and placed their hands on their chest in response to the playing of the "Star Spangled Banner," sung by the South Adams High School choir.

Veterans attending the service included Glen Beavers, John Flueckiger, Cliff Zurcher, Jeff Brown, Dave Henderson, Dean Hall, Don Brandt, Bob Ralston, John Price, Ron Bollenbacher and Les Wagner.

"Today is a very special day," said middle school principal Jeff Rich to students gathered for the service. "This is the day when we honor and salute all who have worn military uniforms with honor and distinction. We are here to honor them and all of the two million vets throughout the United States."

‘I served’ brings pride, satisfaction

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Although military service to the nation is the central honor commemorated on Veterans' Day, the guest speaker at Adams Central's annual observance on Friday spoke to students about engaging in any type of public service as a higher calling of citizenship.

Retired U.S. Navy lieutenant-commander Cameron Collier of Decatur, a graduate of AC and the naval academy, told a large audience, primarily students, "What makes one able to say he or she lived a life full of pride and satisfaction? Being able to say, 'I served.'

"What does it mean to be a servant? Doesn't this mean giving of ourselves, our time, our money, our talents, our energy, and perhaps even our lives?

Project ‘nailed’ at AC

Decatur Daily Democrat:

"We nailed it!"

"The stars aligned and it was not by accident."

Those comments, first by Adams Central school board member Steve Maller, then by AC Superintendent Mike Pettibone, were typical of the commendations at Sunday's dedication and open house at the $10 million addition to and renovation of the AC building in Monroe.

More than 150 people attended the ceremony, held in what's called Main St.: the new entry and exit area on the north side of the building. Others visited the school for tours during the two and a half-hour event.

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FW Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ lists dates
Tickets are now on sale for the Fort Wayne Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” to be presented at the Arts United Center in Fort Wayne.

There will be 8 p.m. performances on Dec. 2, 3, 9 & 10; 2:30 performances on Dec. 3, 4, 10 & 11 and a 7 p.m. on Dec. 6. The Dec. 2 and 3 performances at 8 p.m. will be with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. Sugar Plum parties are available for $8 per person.

Tickets start at $28 for adults, $23 for seniors, $18 for youth and $13 for children. To arrange for tickets call 260-484-9646.

Model Toy Train Show Nov. 26
A Model Toy Train Show will be held at Frecker Arena at 620 W. Lincoln Highway (930) in New Haven Saturday, Nov. 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is $4 for adults and free for children ages 12 and younger.

The public is welcome to attend the event to learn about model railroading, various guage and brands and to visit dealers and experts.

For more information call 260-692-2445 or 260-692-2446 or email: dbauman@hotmail.com.

Free banquet at C&C Bible Nov. 29 & Dec. 1
The public can attend a free banquet Tuesday, Nov. 29 or Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at C & C Bible Fellowship, located at 4383S. 150E., Berne. To make a reservation, call 260-589-9022.

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Harvest Dinner & Bazaar Nov. 19
Ossian United Methodist Church, 201 W. Mill Street, Ossian, annual harvest dinner and bazaar will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Dinner features baked steak or ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, cranberry salad or applesauce, pie or cake, and drink. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children 10 and under, and free for children 4 and younger.

Presale tickets are available by calling, 622-4326 or at the church office Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Carry-out also will be available.

Border Wars at NMS Nov. 10
The NMS Crusader Parent Organization will sponsor Border Wars to be held Thursday, Nov. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Norwell Middle School gym. Admission is $1 per person. The fundraiser will be “The Game of the Decade” between the Middle School Mavericks and the High School Heat.

There will also be a sneak peek of the high school basketball teams and an introduction of the middle school basketball teams. Also featured will be members of the high school and middle school cheerleaders.

Students have been voting at school on a teacher who will receive a pie in the face that night and a teacher who has the best legs.

Prizes, concessions and $1 games will be available. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of 15 Kindles to be used at the school.

Open Heaven Gathering Nov. 12
An Open Heaven Gathering will be held Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Jericho Building at 1935 N. Main Street, Bluffton. It will be hosted by Siloam Apostolic Resource Center.
The morning session is entitled “Divine Healing and Strategic Prayer."

The afternoon session will cover Open Heaven teaching and prophetic ministry.

Bereavement Education Program Nov. 15
The next free bereavement education pProgram will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home at 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne.

Bonnie Davis, MSW and Lili Carroll, MS, will present the program titled “Holidays and Special Days.”

For more information call 260-435-3222.

Zanesville Lions Rummage Sale Nov. 17-19
Zanesville Lions and friends will sponsor a rummage sale Nov. 17, 18 and 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Zanesville Lions Ballpark at 3088 W. Van Horn Street, Zanesville.

Food will be available in the clubhouse during the sale. All proceeds will be used for the park. Donated items need to be turned in by Nov. 16.

For more information call 260-638-4327.

FW Headwaters Park skate rink opens Nov. 18
Fort Wayne’s Headwaters Park Skating Rink will open for the 9th season on Friday, Nov. 18.

On the opening evening the Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club will present a program at 7 p.m., to be followed by public skating.

Cost to skate will be $3 for children, $5 for adults and $2 for skate rental. Every Wednesday between Nov. 30 and Feb. 21, there will be free skating for children.

Rink hours are 1 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon to 10 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

There will be extended holiday hours and the rink will be closed on Christmas Day. The season will conclude on Feb. 26.

Christian artists offering holiday entertainment & meal on Nov. 18
More than 20 performing Christian artists will present “Offerings: Celebrating the Master Artist” on Friday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Church in Fort Wayne.

A 4-course dinner will begin the evening that will showcase performers including Nancy Honeytree, all for One drama ministry, MimeTime, the Doug Hood Band and the dancers from the River Dance Company.

Cost is $15, which includes dinner and the entertainment. To arrange for a ticket call 260-490-7020. Seating is limited and reservations are suggested. The Central Church is located at exit #25 off of I-469 at St. Rd. 37. More information at www.RiverDanceCompany.org.

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Free gospel concert Nov. 13
The Lesters will be appearing at the Ossian Church of Nazarene at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13. The public is welcome to attend. Movies will be provided for small children. Often called St. Louis’ “first family of gospel music”, the Lesters have been singing gospel music for four generations and have numerous albums and CDs. A freewill offering for The Lesters will be taken. Call 622-7449 for additional information.

Concerto/Aria competition Nov. 19
The Marion Philharmonic Orchestra Friends are announcing the 22nd annual Concerto/Aria competition to be held on Saturday, Nov. 19, in the Butz-Carruth Recital Hall on the campus of Taylor University.

High school and collegiate divisions are sponsored, with the winner in each division receiving $250 and a performance with the Marion Philharmonic Orchestra at a regularly scheduled concert.

Candidates are required to play a movement from the standard repertoire that has orchestral accompaniment. Memorization is not required. Candidates must furnish their own accompanists. For more information call the MPO office at 765-662-0012.

Cake-decorating class Nov. 10
Join Jeanne Ploetz at the Creative Arts Center Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. to learn the art of cake decorating. The cost for the class is $6, which includes all supplies and a small decorated cake to take home. There will also be a cake-decorating door prize. Call the office at 260-824-5222 or email creativeartscouncil@gmail.com to register.

Fish Fry Nov. 11 at Fort Wayne
Members of Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor will sponsor a fish fry Friday, Nov. 11, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 3355 Elmhurst Drive, Fort Wayne. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and younger.

Dinner includes breaded pollock, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce and a variety of cakes. Pork Tenderloins also available. All you can eat, including sides and dessert. Future dates include: Jan. 13, 2012, Feb. 10, 2012, March 9, 2012, April 13, 2012 and May 11, 2012.

For more information call Carol Mauch at 260-459-2225, email mauchart@aol.com or log onto www.fortwaynemaennerchor.us.

Kiwanis ham and bean dinner Nov. 11
The Kiwanis of Montpelier will sponsor a ham and bean and cornbread dinner Friday, Nov. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Montpelier Community Room. Freewill donations will be accepted. Proceeds will go to Kiwanis projects.

Holiday craft bazaar at Heritage Pointe Nov. 11
Heritage Pointe of Warren will sponsor its annual holiday craft bazaar Friday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Fults Recreation Room of Heritage Pointe.

Available will be holiday decor, decorated sweatshirts, children's items, baked goods, cheese balls, homemade candy, and more. Parking will be available in front of the building, and directions will be posted to get to the recreation room. For more information call Treva at 260-375-2436 or email candylandfamily2007@hotmail.com.

Souper Missions supper Nov. 12
Members of Park United Brethren Church will sponsor a Souper Missions Supper Saturday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. The church is located at 617 S. Bennett Street. Those attending should enter the side door in the alley.

Dinner will include several types of soup, hot dogs, chips, cake, beverage. A free will donation will be accepted during the event.

Proceeds will go to the church Home Mission Fund. For more information go to: parkub.blogspot.com or call 260-273-8171.

Holiday Bazaar Nov. 12 in Bluffton
A Holiday Bazaar involving at least 19 local vendors will be held Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Rosewood on Main in Bluffton. Vendors will be on hand to sell women's items, baby items, food items, home goods, and more.

A portion of the proceeds benefit Lifesong For Orphans (www.lifesongfororphans.org).
Name: Vanessa Stoller

For more information call 260-849-0929.

Holiday Home & Craft Show Nov. 13
A Holiday Home and Craft Show will be held Sunday, Nov. 13 from noon to 5 p.m. at the 4-H Park Community Center at 1240 4-H Park Road, Bluffton. Holiday gift ideas for everyone! For more information contact: Deb Carson: 260-824-9219, 260-273-7950 or doodlebug_63@yahoo.com. (Pd. Advt. )

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Salamonie Lake seniors lunch, Nov. 7:
Salamonie Lake will hold a seniors lunch Monday, Nov. 7, at 12:30 p.m. in its Interpretive Center.

Individuals over age 50 are invited to meet Dwight Ericsson and learn about Chief Richardville.

Ericsson is a 35-year resident of Huntington and an active volunteer with the Historic Forks of the Wabash. He will present “Chief Richardville, A Man for His Time, and the Times of the Man.”

Pasta and meatballs will be provided by Upper Wabash Interpretive Services (UWIS). Seniors should bring a dish to pass, their own table services and a $1 donation to help with the cost of the provided meat dish.

To help determine the correct amount of pasta and meatballs, those interested should register by calling UWIS, (260) 468-2127, or visiting the interpretive center.

The center is in Lost Bridge West Recreation Area, Highway 105, in western Huntington County. Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.

Steampunk Event for teens Nov. 10
The Wells County Public Library invites all area teens ages 12-18 to a Steampunk event, Nov. 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to celebrate the genre of science fiction and fantasy books and movies.

Attendees will get a chance to watch the movie “Around the World in 80 Days” with Jackie Chan, decorate Steampunk top hats, and eat Victorian/Steampunk food. Steampunk fiction will be on display to check out. Feel free to dress in costume.

Veterans and soldiers invited to breakfast Nov. 11 at NMS
Military veterans and those currently serving are invited to the annual Veterans Day breakfast at Norwell Middle School at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11.

Breakfast will be followed by a program in the Norwell High School gym to honor local veterans. Veterans should enter through Door #36 (NMS pool and gym entrance) and sign in.

Contact Jody Gates at 543-2218 ext. 6004. Leave a message with name and phone number or email jodyg308@gmail.com by Nov. 7 to reserve your seat.

This program is co-sponsored by Norwell Middle School and Norwell High School student councils.

Holiday Bazaar and Book Fair at Swiss Village Nov. 11 & 12
The staff and residents of Swiss Village Retirement Community will sponsor the annual Holiday Bazaar Friday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. The public is welcome.

A variety of handmade holiday items such as Christmas decorations, ceramics, and fall items will be on display in the Boutique and Social Corner at Swiss Village, located at 1350 West Main Street in Berne.

For a nominal fee, a light lunch will be served on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Swiss Village will also host a holiday book fair by Books Are Fun, Friday, Nov. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Purchases made at the Fair will allow Books Are Fun to donate books to the Kinder Haus Day Care Library. Parking will be available in the circle drive at the main entrance. For more information call Michelle McIntosh at (260) 589-3173.

Club calendar

Saturday, Nov. 5

• River Terrace Estates — Ed Higgins playing piano; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, Nov. 6

• River Terrace Estates — Aschliman family from Life Church; 1 p.m. in ALD.

Tuesday, Nov. 8

• Homemaker's Club — Corner Depot Restaurant; 11:30 a.m.

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Mincemeat available
Old-fashioned mincemeat is available from Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Cost is $8 per quart. Call Delores at 622-6084 for more information.

Huntington Library looking for volunteers
The Huntington County Literacy Coalition be hosting a fall tutor training session on three consecutive Tuesday evenings, Nov. 1, 8, and 15, from 5:30 p.m. to  7:45 p.m.  The training will take place at the Huntington City-Township Public Library (meeting room), 255 West Park Drive, Huntington. Participants must attend all four sessions and are encouraged to bring a brown-bag dinner.

The Huntington County Literacy Coalition provides free one-to-one tutoring for adults and children in Huntington County.  Training and materials are provided for those willing to commit to one year of volunteer tutoring.  Call Hallie Selig at 356-0824 to reserve a seat for the training.

Harvest Dinner & Bazaar Nov. 19
Ossian United Methodist Church, 201 W. Mill Street, Ossian, annual harvest dinner and bazaar will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner includes baked steak or ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, cranberry salad or applesauce, pie or cake, and drink. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children 10 and under, and free for children 4 and younger.  Presale tickets are available by stopping by or calling, 622-4326, the church office Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Carry-out also will be available.

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Fish and Chicken fundraiser Nov. 5 at Boehmer
Boehmer United Methodist Church will sponsor an all-you-can-eat fish and chicken supper Saturday, Nov. 5, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

The meat will be prepared by County Line Concessions (Back Door Concessions). Freewill donations will be used for outreach mission projects. The church is located at 3467S. 600W, Liberty Center.

Lions Club Breakfast Nov. 5The Montpelier Lions Club will sponsor a sausage gravy and biscuit breakfast Saturday, Nov. 5, from 7 to 10 a.m. at the club located at the corner of High and Jefferson streets. The meal will include sausage gravy and biscuits, hash browns, juice and coffee.

Christian New Light Church flea market Nov. 5
A flea market fundraiser will be held at Christian New Light Church Annex Saturday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1225 W. Washington Street. (Old Columbian School). Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call Rose at 260-827-0748.
 

A Celebration of Faith and Joy performance Nov. 5  & 6
The Wells Community Choir, under the direction of Arlene Stoller, will present the 10th annual concert of hymns and anthems in “A Celebration of Faith and Joy!" Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church at 202 W. Cherry Street, Bluffton. (One block west of Bluffton Regional Medical Center). The event is free; however, a free will offering will be taken.
 

Noodle Dinner Nov. 6 in Montpelier
The Montpelier Lions Club will sponsor a noodle dinner Sunday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lions Club located at the corner of High and Jefferson streets.

Available will be chicken or beef and noodles and all the trimmings. Carry-out is available. A free will donation will be accepted.

Farm Bureau banquet RSVP by Nov. 6
The Wells County Farm Bureau will hold its District 4 Fall Achievement Banquet Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Taylor University Commons area. Reservations are due by Sunday, Nov. 6, by calling Patty Baker at 260-622-4180.
 

Knight-Bergman Benefit Luncheon Nov. 6
The Knight-Bergman Center Board of Directors will sponsor a fundraiser luncheon Sunday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The menu will feature baked steak or chicken, potatoes/gravy, green beans, salads, rolls and desserts. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for children ages five to 12 and free for children under age five. Proceeds from the event will go toward upkeep of the building. The board is looking for money to update the heating system, change the old locker rooms into more handicap accessible rest rooms and to upgrade the entire electrical system.
 

Free senior program Nov. 7 at Body Solutions
Are you 60 or over? Do you ever wonder what you should do if attacked? Would you be interested in learning what to do in such a situation? Jim Paxson will present a Senior Self-Defense program. Monday, Nov. 7 at 9:30 a.m. at Body Solutions at 627 N. Main Street, Bluffton,  He will speak about the unique challenges older adults may face when protecting themselves against a personal attack, and what options are available to them. This lecture is open to the public and free of charge to any person age 60 and over. Light refreshments will be served.
 

Unity concert Nov. 6
The public is invited to a gospel concert at the Ossian Church of the Nazarene on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. Featured will be the Unity Quartet.
 

Book discussion of “Room” at the Library Nov. 9
Come talk about this year’s One Book, One County community read title. The program will conclude Wednesday, Nov. 9, with a book discussion during the Brown Bag Book Club from noon to 1 p.m. at the main library. Feel free to bring your lunch and enjoy the lively discussion.

The One Book, One County community read program was held throughout the months of September and October at the Wells County Public Library. This year’s book selection, "Room," by Emma Donoghue.

The One Book, One County program is presented with financial support from the Friends of the Library.

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Stamp Collecting Show Oct. 29 & 30
Anthony Wayne Stamp Society will host their annual Stamp Collecting Show Oct. 29 and 30th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran High School at 1601 Saint Joe River Drive, Fort Wayne. There will be 12 stamp dealers to serve the public and help with questions. There is also free parking and admission. For more information call 260-422-1716.

Concerto/Aria competition Nov. 19
The Marion Philharmonic Orchestra Friends are announcing the 22nd annual Concerto/Aria competition to be held on Saturday, Nov. 19, in the Butz-Carruth Recital Hall on the campus of Taylor University, Upland. High School and Collegiate divisions are sponsored with the winner in each division receiving $250 and a performance with the Marion Philharmonic Orchestra at a regularly scheduled concert.

Candidates are required to play a movement from the standard repertoire that has orchestral accompaniment. Memorization is not required. Candidates must furnish their own accompanist. For more information call the MPO office at 765-662-0012.

Holiday Craft Bazaar and Farmers Market Nov. 5 in Hartford City
The Extension Homemaker's annual Holiday Craft and Bazaar and Farmers Market will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Blackford County 4-H Building in Hartford City.
Lunch will be available. Admission is free. For more information call 765-348-3213.

Rare book show at Beech Grove Nov. 6
On Sunday, Nov. 6, a Book, Postcard, Political and Paper Show will be held at the Beech Grove High School Gym from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Featured will be rare books, autographed books, cookbooks, general reading books, thousands of postcards by topics, movie posters, magazines and other paper items of interest.
Beech Grove High School is located at 5330 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove (exit 52 off of I-465 at Emerson Ave.).

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Photographers Forum Oct. 27
A free photography session will be held Oct. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. Bring your photographs to share with peers. Contact the CAC office at 824-5222 or visit www.wellscocreativearts.com for more information. 211 Water Street, Bluffton, IN 46714.

Gospel concert Oct. 28
A free gospel concert will be held Friday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at Ossian Nazarene Church, 302 N. Metts St., Ossian. Featured is one of the nation's premier gospel quartets, The Blackwood Brothers. If concert is held indoors seating is limited. For more information call 622-7449.

Bake sale in Montpelier Oct. 28
The Montpelier Friends of the Library will sponsor a bake sale Friday, Oct. 28, at Pacesetter Bank in Montpelier beginning at 9 a.m.

Model railroad show and swap Oct. 29
The Maumee Valley Railroad Club Inc., will sponsor a model railroad show and swap Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. at 2 p.m. at Coliseum Bingo at 911 W. Washington Center Road in Fort Wayne. Admission is $4 for adults, $6 for families and free for children age 12 and younger. There will be dozens of tables of model railroad bargains, two operating model railroad layouts and a special “Hands on Trains For Kids of all Ages” area. Call 260-482-2203 or email mvrrc.ri@gmail.com.

Black raspberry pies being made Oct. 29
Sigma Phi Gamma is once again making black raspberry pies for the holidays. Sigma Phi Gamma supports A Friend’s House as well as other local charities and presents a Senior Girl Award to the Bluffton High School senior girl who has overcome the most obstacles in her high school career. Call 824-2229 to order your pies for Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. If no answer, leave a message. Pies are $11 each. Members will be making them Saturday, Oct. 29.

Club Calendar

Thursday, Oct. 20
Wells County Master Gardeners — 4-H Community Building; 6 p.m. (please note the time change). Speaker will be Allen County Master Gardener and Fort Wayne Bonsai Club member, Darlene Kittle, who will be presenting a program on the art of Bonsai. She will have Bonsai examples and will also show how to trim Bonsai Plants. This is a great opportunity to learn this art form for plants, and the public is invited to attend this educational presentation at no charge. Call 694-6371 for more information.

Saturday, Oct. 22
River Terrace Estates — Petroleum Ladies singing. Kay Bower, leader, Rev. Greg Andrews, Martha Paxson playing piano; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, Oct. 23
River Terrace Estates — Chester and Carol Longenberger playing piano and singing; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

Monday, Oct. 24
Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild — Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. Susan Lesh will be the hostess. Row Robins will be reviewed and discussed. Visitors welcome. Show and Tell. There are a few Dresden plate circles remaining for the 2012 Challenge. If you have not yet purchased yours see Vivian Lemmon at the meeting. Call 589-8425.

Tuesday, Oct. 26
Bible Study Club — First United Methodist Church; 12:45-2 p.m.

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Phil’s Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 23
On Sunday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. the Fort Wayne Philharmonic will present a “Halloween Spooktacular” as part of the STAR Family Series at the Auer Hall at IPFW. A preconcert activity will include a costume contest for children attending with prizes for the best costume.

Children also can get acquainted with the orchestra’s instruments at the Philharmonic Friends’ Instrument Playground beginning at 1 p.m.

The Phil’s new assistant conductor, Sameer Patel, will be making his debut with the orchestra. Tickets are priced at $12 for adults and $6 for children and may be arranged for by calling 260-481-0777 or online at www.fwphil.org.

Make recycled jewelry Oct. 25 at the library
Teens and adults can make several jewelry items Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. There is a $2 fee for all materials. Register by Oct. 24 by calling 824-1612.

Reader's Circle Book Club Oct. 25
The Reader's Circle Book Club will meet Oct. 25 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center. The presenter will be Nancy Hewitt. Bring your brown bag lunch. Free to the public. Contact the CAC Office at 824-5222 or visit www.wellsoccreativearts.com for more information.

Ossian Halloween carnival Oct. 27
The Ossian Halloween carnival will be held Thursday, Oct. 27, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ossian Health Care Center parking lot. Activities include carnival games, putt-putt, a straw maze, face painting, pumpkin coloring, children’s costume parade, costume judging with prizes, and more. Free hot dogs and chips will also be available. For more information call 622-7821.

Carnival is sponsored by Ossian Merchants, Ossian Revitalization, and Ossian Health Care.

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CAC food group to Indy restaurant
It will be a road trip for the Creative Arts Council’s food group as they travel to Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 27, to the Heidelberg Haus.

The menu will include bratwurst, any German pastries, danishes and more.

Cost of the trip is $3 and whatever amount of spending money for the trip and meal. The group will leave from the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre at noon on Oct. 27.

For more information call the CAC office at (260) 824-5222 or check out creativeartscouncil@gmail.com.

Deadline Nov. 1 for senior dinner
New Hope Lutheran Church, south edge of Ossian, will host its quarterly senior citizens’ dinner on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

The dinner is for anyone in the community age 55 or better.

A freewill offering dinner will be served by the ladies of New Hope. RSVP to 622-7954 by Nov. 1.

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Pianist doctoral recital at First Baptist Oct. 14
Ball State postgraduate student Christopher Ruggiero will present his doctoral piano recital Friday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church at 202 W. Cherry Street, Bluffton (one block west of Bluffton Regional).

He will play selections composed by Beethoven, Debussy, Liszt and Chopin. The public is welcome to attend the free concert.

Pennville Fall Jubilee Oct. 15
The fifth annual Pennville Fall Jubilee will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include a largest pumpkin contest, games, food, music, face painting, haunted lawn and photo spots. The Pennville Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a hog roast from 4 to 7 p.m. Call 260-731-3812.

Country/gospel concert Oct. 16
A free country/gospel concert by local artist Denver Morrow and Esther Mowery will be held Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Ossian Church of the Nazarene. The church is located at 302 N. Metts St., Ossian.

First Sunday Service Oct. 16 at River of Life
The first service at River of Life Church will be held Sunday, Oct. 16, at 9:07 a.m. and 11:04 a.m. at the former Education Plus at 927 N. Main Street on Ind. 1 in Bluffton. For more information call 260-824-3903.

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Spooktacular Car Show Oct. 15
A "Spooktacular" car, truck and bike show will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, at Glenbrook Square Mall in Fort Wayne.

Registration is from 8 a.m. to noon. Awards will be at 3:30 p.m. Dash plaques are available for the first 125 entries. Goody bags are available for the first 75 entries.

Bring your decorated pumpkin for the contest. There will be a costume contest for those age 13 and younger.

For more information call 260-273-1447, e-mail info@kroozincalendar.com or log onto www.kroozincalendar.com.

Sisters of St. Benedict visit Oct. 14-16
A Come and See Event Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, Indiana will be held Oct. 14-16 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.

For more information or to register online, visit www.thedome.org/vocations, call Sister Michelle Sinkhorn at 800-734-9999 or e-mail vocation@thedome.org.

Museum of the Soldier Chicken Supper and Military Vehicle Show Oct. 15
The Museum of the Soldier, located in Jay County, will sponsor its annual chicken supper and military vehicle show Saturday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at 510 E. Arch Street, Portland.

Fisher Quality Meats will cater the event with a barbecue supper.

Tickets are $8 per person and must be purchased in advance by calling 260-729-7017, 260-726-6296, 260-726-8060 or 260-726-2967 or log onto www.museumofthesolder.com. All proceeds go to benefit the museum.

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Bake Sale and Lunch Oct. 29 in Montpelier
Members of the Montpelier Lions Club will sponsor a bake sale and lunch Saturday, Oct. , 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lions Den at the corner of Jefferson and High streets in Montpelier.

Spaces are available. To rent space or for more information call 765-728-2104 or 765-728-2232.

The Warrens in concert Oct. 13
The community is invited to see The Warrens in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Grace Baptist Church. This is a free event.

The Warrens specialize in playing live music with their singing. They play guitar, bass guitar, fiddle, keyboard, banjo, dobro and steel guitar. Grace Baptist is located at 1621S 350E (Stogdill Road Ext., south of the Bluffton Middle School). Call 260-824-4660 for more information.

Ossian Church of Nazarene Community Fall Festival Oct. 15
A free community fall festival will be held at the Ossian Church of the Nazarene, 302 N. Metts St., Ossian, Saturday, Oct. 15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Activities include hayride for parents and children, prizes awarded for best decorated scarecrow and pumpkin, games, chili dinner, and candy by the trunk full.

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Parks Department offers Howl-o-ween Pet Photo contest
Snap a photo of your pet in a Halloween costume and send it to the Parks office for the Howl-o-ween Pet Photo contest. All entries will be displayed at the Autumn Adventure. The winner will be called in early November to pick up his or her prize. Call 824-6069.

Open gym has begun
Open gym has begun for students in grades K-12. They are invited to the city gym for supervised play every day usually from 4 to 7 p.m. Basketballs and other equipment are provided during this time. Times vary for special events so be sure to pick up a calendar in the gym. Call 824-6069.

Free dodgeball in October
Students in middle school can drop into the city gym between 6 and 7:30 p.m. each Monday night in October for free dodge ball. Call 824-6069.

Fall events at Swiss Village set Oct. 15
Events to be held at Berne’s Swiss Village this fall include a horse show on Saturday, Oct. 15, beginning at 10 a.m. There will be open classes for all ages. The annual Swiss Heritage spaghetti supper will be held at South Adams schools on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 4 to 7 p.m., prior to the Berne Halloween parade.

On Saturday, Nov. 5, the 33rd Annual Swiss Heritage Holiday Bazaar will be held at the South Adams schools. Vendor space for the bazaar can still be reserved by contacting Becky Nussbaum at 260-849-0188 or by e-mail at bnussbaum@smithbrosfurn.com.

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Black Raspberry Pies available for the holidays
Sigma Phi Gamma is once again making black raspberry pies for the holidays.

Call 824-2229 to order your pies for Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. If no answer, please leave a message and we’ll get back to you. The price is $11 each. We will be making them Saturday, Oct. 29.

Sigma Phi Gamma supports A Friend’s House as well as other local charities and presents a Senior Girl Award to the Bluffton High School senior girl who has overcome the most obstacles in her high school career.

Warren RoadRunners trip to Pickle Factory Oct. 11
The Warren RoadRunners will travel to G.W. Stroh Orchards & Sechler's "The Pickle Factory" on Tuesday, Oct. 11. G.W. Stroh Orchards grows 30 varieties of apples. Also avaialble will be cider, honey, pumpkins, apple butter, jams and jellies. An apple variety chart will be available on the bus. The Pickle Factory is stocked with plenty of pickles, condiments and other pickled products. A lunch stop is planned at Clay's Family Restaurant.

Those planning to go on the trip will leave at 8:30 a.m. from the Warren Church of Christ parking lot at 302 N. Wayne St., Warren. Deadline to sign up is Oct. 10. Call Colleen Franklin at 260-414-0223 for details.

Lyrical dance classes to begin Oct. 14
The Creative Arts Council’s School of Ballet is offering lyrical dance classes beginning on Friday, Oct. 14, at the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre studio.

Lyrical dance is a combination of ballet and jazz dance. This class is for students aged 10 to 21 and will be held on six Fridays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Amanda Burman will be the instructor.
The class size is limited, with registrations now being accepted at the CAC office by calling (260) 824-5222 or e-mailing creativeartscouncil@gmail.com.

Kinder Haus BBQ Chicken Dinner Oct. 14
Swiss Village’s Kinder Haus Day Care will be host a drive-thru chicken dinner fundraiser Friday, Oct. 14 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. 7, 2011.

Dinners can be picked up at the Swiss Village circle drive entrance Oct. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m.

All proceeds will go directly to the Kinder Haus Day Care endowment fund. For more information, contact Michelle McIntosh or Heidi Schoeneman at 260-589-3173.

Bake Sale Oct. 15 at Hope
Hope Missionary Church on Dustman Road will host a bake sale to benefit the pro-life movement Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the church's Family Life Center.

All proceeds will benefit the Hope Clinic Crisis Pregnancy Center.

Club Calendar

Saturday, Oct. 8

• Korean War Veterans Assn., Indiana Chapter One — meeting at 10 a.m. with lunch to follow at 2202 W. Main Street, Fort Wayne. 260-485-7627.
  
• River Terrace Estates — Stan Garrison, “Banjo Stan.” 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, Oct. 9

• River Terrace Estates — Ryan Hirschy singing Christian contemporary music; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

Monday, Oct. 10

• Wells County Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group — Wells County Council on Aging at 225 W. Water St., Bluffton; 4-5:30 p.m. All men and other interested persons are welcome to attend.
• Widowed to Widowed — Corner Depot; 6 p.m.
  

Tuesday, Oct. 11

• Homemaker's Club — Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.

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Sausage Gravy Biscuit breakfast Oct. 8
The Chester Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor an all-you-can-eat sausage gravy and biscuit breakfast Saturday, Oct. 8, from 7 to 10 a.m. at the fire station located south of Southern Wells High School. A freewill donation will be accepted.

Free Gospel Concert Oct. 9
A free Gospel concert featuring the One Occord will be held Sunday, Oct. 9, at 6 p.m. at Ossian Church of the Nazarene located at 302 N. Metts Street.

Weather permitting the concert will be held outdoors. In case of inclement weather it will be held in the sanctuary. A love offering will be taken.

Street Fair Horse and Pony Meeting Oct. 9
There will be a meeting Sunday, Oct. 9, at 4:30 p.m. at the Wells County 4-H Park in the Quonset building.

Tentative plans for next year's activities will be discussed. All Horse and Pony participants and exhibitors are encouraged to attend the meeting.

For more information call Sue Campbell at 260-341-5649 or email her at:jscampbell@onlyinternet.net.

Fall Flower Arranging Demonstration Oct. 10
The Wells County Public Library’s Good Things Club is sponsoring a fall flower arranging demonstration on Monday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m.

The presenter for the class will be Bonnie Harris. She works part-time throughout the year at the Posy Pot in Bluffton and helps design flowers for special events.

The event is open to anyone in the community.

The Good Things Club meets the second Monday of every month at 1 p.m. For more information please visit the Wells County Public Library, call 260-824-1612, or visit the library’s website at www.wellscolibrary.org.

Bereavement Education Program Oct. 11
The next free bereavement education program will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home at 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne.

Stephen W. Adair, elder law attorney, will present the program titled “Estate Planning and Financial Matters.”

For more information call 260-435-3222.

Haunted Woods Trail Oct. 14-15 & 21-22
The 6th-annual Haunted Woods Trail will be held Oct. 14-15 and Oct. 21-22 in Rochester on the Fulton County Historical Society grounds on the north side of the Tippecanoe River four miles north of Rochester on U.S. 31. Hours are 7:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. or until crowd is done.

Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children 6 to 11, and free for children 5 and under. Free tram rides from museums and free parking lot to haunted area. See the headless horseman and spooky scenes in the woods. Fulton County Museum and Round Barn Museum and Living History Village called Loyal are at the north end of grounds. Haunted area is at south end of grounds in woods. Handicapped facilities are available.

Contact Fulton County Historical Society, 37 E 375 N, Rochester, IN 46975, phone 574-223-4436, fchs@rtcol.com, www.fultoncountyhistory.org. Museum and Round Barn open year around Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed holidays.

Fall rummage sale Oct. 14 & 15
St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock, located at 12912 Franke Road in Monroeville, will sponsor a fall rummage sale in the gym Friday, Oct. 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Saturday is a $2 bag day or as much as you want for $5. For more information call 260-639-6200.

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School Alumni Parade tonight

School alumni parade line up will be at the Wells County 4-H Park for all vehicles at 5:30 p.m. Walkers will meet at 6:20 p.m. south of Bluffton Regional Hospital.

For more information call Street Fair Office at 824-4351 or Janet DeWitt at 824-2671.

Lancaster High School Bobcats parade information

The Lancaster High School Bobcats will meet at the 4-H Park on Sept. 21 to join the Wells County alumni parade at 5:30 p.m. Transportation will be provided for those who prefer to ride. Those wishing to walk with the Bobcats may join in as the Lancaster group passes the Bluffton Regional Medical Center. Walkers are asked to assemble on the side street next to this facility. Participants are asked to wear school colors of green and white. Call 622-7034 with any questions. A party will be held at the 4-H Park following the parade.

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Bargain Hut has Winter Clothing
The Bargain Hut in Bluffton currently has an abundance of winter coats and winter clothing for adults and children. The business is located at 120 W. Spring Street, Bluffton.

JLCrew/YA After Hours Pizza Party Sept. 16
The JL Crew/YA After Hours Pizza Party will be held Friday, Sept. 16, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library for students in fourth through 12th grade. Come and play games and eat pizza. Those attending need a signed permission slip to attend.

Call 824-1612 for more information

BHS Class 1942 reunion Sept. 17
Members of the Bluffton High School Class of 1942 will hold a reunion Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Corner Depot in Bluffton.

The group will meet at 11 a.m. Lunch will be held at noon.

Anyone who knows a class member is also welcome to attend the event. For more information call 260-824-1868.

Amateur Radio Club Testing Session Sept. 17
On Saturday, Sept. 17, members of the Wells County Amateur Radio Club will conduct a testing session for new hams and upgraders.

The session will be held at the Annex Building at 223 W. Washington Street in the EMA office from 9 a.m. to noon. Walk-in applicants will be accepted. There is a $15 testing fee.

Those attending should have two forms of ID: a driver's license and social security numbers.

For more information call Rick Velasquez at 765-348-9322, 260-824-6433 or ab9hp@yahoo.com.

Plant Sale at Berne Sept. 17
Members of the Berne Garden Club will be host a plant sale at the dasMarit Farmers and Artists

Market Saturday, Sept. 17.
The local club will have dried goods, perennials, house plants, wreaths, decorative arrangements and containers for sale.

Stop by the dasMarit Market from 9 a.m. to noon at the corner of U.S. 27 and Ind. 218 to purchase these items and other crafts, produce, and plants from area farmers and artists.

For more information about the dasMarit Farmers & Artists Market, call 849-0894.

Gospel Sing-Along Sept. 18
A Gospel sing-along will be held Sundady, Sept. 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Ossian Church of the Nazarene at 302 N. Metts Street, Ossian. The public is welcome to attend the event.

FW trolley tour to art galleries and FWMA Sept. 22
This year’s trolley tour of Fort Wayne art galleries will be held on Thursday, Sept. 22, form 5:30 to 10 p.m.

A pre-trolley tour party will be held at the Orchard Gallery at 4:30 p.m., and an after party will be held at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art from 10 to 11 p.m. Cost is $25 ($20 for FWMA members). A passport will allow entry to both pre and after parties.

A trolley will transport visitors between the galleries where a variety of refreshments will be available.

For reservations call 260-422-6467 or go to www.fwmoa.org.

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Poetry contest deadline is Sept. 30
Rainbow Poets are sponsoring a contest where the grand prize is $1,000.

Poems of 21 lines or fewer on any subject and in any style will be judged by contest director Michael Thomas. The contest is free to enter and open to poets of any age. Fifty prizes will be awarded. Entries must be received by Sept. 30 and may be submitted by mail to Free Poetry Contest, 7308 Heritage Dr., Mt. Vernon, IN, 47620 or at www.rainbowpoets.com. Those mailing entries need to include a stamped return envelope.

Indy Jazz Fest going on now
WICR will present a free concert featuring The Indy Jazz Fest Band at University of Indianapolis
The Indy Jazz Fest has unveiled the artists taking the stage as part of the festival’s week long Sunset Series as it prepares to kick off its 13th year. Held over a six-day period Sept. 12-17 in many locations. The full schedule and ticket information is available at the festival’s newly redesigned website: www.indyjazzfest.net

The 2011 Indy Jazz Fest Sunset Series continues Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Christel de Haan Fine Arts Center at University of Indianapolis (1400 E. Hanna Ave.) with the Indy Jazz Fest Band presented by WICR.

For more information log onto www.indyjazzfest.net.

Bark before Dark Sept. 14
The Bark Before Dark bone hunt will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Washington Park at 6:30 p.m.
Bring your dog to sniff out the hidden bones and treats. Afterward visit with area pet vendors and sign up for drawings to win other prizes. A wiener dog race is planned if enough show up. All dogs must be kept on a leash and owners are responsible to clean up after their pets. Call 824-6069 to register

‘Willy Wonka’ to open at Pulse with youth cast Sept. 16
“Willy Wonka Jr.,” the musical, will be on stage at the Pulse Opera House in Warren on the evenings of Sept. 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29 30 and Oct. 1, at 8 p.m.

Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. A $2 discount on adult tickets with the donation of a nonperishable item for the Huntington Food Pantry. Phone reservations are accepted at 260-375-7017 or at www.pulseoperahouse.org.

For this production around 1,000 students will be able to attend this musical through special school matinees.

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Benefit auction at Heritage Village Sept. 13
A benefit auction will be held at the Swiss Heritage Village and Museum in Berne on Tuesday, Sept. 13, beginning at 5 p.m.

People can look at the items available starting at 3 p.m. on the grounds of the village located at 1200 Swiss Way in Berne. Proceeds from the event will be used for renovation and heating/air conditioning of the museum.

Animal Shelter meeting Sept. 13
Friends of the Animal Shelter will meet Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bluffton City Hall conference room.

Items on the agenda include spay-neuter and adoption reports and Street Fair preparations.
For more information call 260-273-1742.

Motorcycle Rally Sept. 16-18 in Marion
A full weekend of motorcycling, music and camping will be offered in downtown Marion Sept. 16-18. The event will be held on the land adjacent to downtown Marion between the soccer fields and the railroad tracks, five miles west of I-69 and Ind. 18. Tickets are $5 to enter and are good or the entire weekend.

All proceeds will benefit non-profit organizations.

Primitive camping is available for $20. Gates open at noon Friday, Sept. 16th. "Midnight Special "will play Friday night. "Kashmire: The Led Zeppelin Show" will play Saturday night. The Chasing Trail ride will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. Registration is $10.

For more information call 765-622-9931, ext. 138, and ask for Aletha Dunston.

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Hog Roast and Fall Festival Sept. 10th
The Friends of Five Points School will sponsor its annual hog roast and fall festival Saturday, Sept. 10th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The meal will include pulled pork sandwiches, ham and beans (cooked over an open fire), fried cornbread, applesauce, dressing and cookies.

In addition to visiting the restored 1876 school house, those attending can attend events that will honor the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, as well as a spelling bee at 1 p.m. Attendees can also purchase raffle tickets for a quilt made by Five Points School crafters.

The event is free; however a freewill offering will be accepted. All proceeds go toward further restoration and maintenance of the school and grounds. For more information call 260-824-5461.

Rally Day Sept. 11
Rally Day will be celebrated Sunday, Sept. 11, during and after the 10 a.m. worship service at Saint Mark's Lutheran Church in Uniondale.

The theme will be Patriot's Day and will feature patriotic music. Vickie Kibellius, Ann Moser and the choir will provide the special music.

Following the service, a carry-in dinner featuring several flavors of homemade ice cream will be available.

"Make and take" crafts will be available for children as well as outdoor games. The public is welcome to attend the event.

Free Caregiver Enrichment event Sept. 10
"When Caregiving Calls" will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Fox Island County Park at 7324 Yohne Road, Fort Wayne.

This is a free event with speaker Jim Miller. Please RSVP by calling 260-435-3222 or emailing lilicarroll@vnhh.org or bonniedavis@vnhh.org.

Five Points School Liberty Center Days Sept. 10th & 11th
The Liberty Center Festival Committee will host the 10th annual Liberty Center Days Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Methodist Church.

A soup supper will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. The King's Four will entertain from 6 to 8 p.m.

On Sunday, Sept. 11, the festival will open with a car show at 11 a.m. in the drive and parking lot of Baptist Church. Bands to perform will include The Gospel Overdrive, Savannah, and Dave Band and Mountain Dewe Boys. Other activities will include a flea market, games for the kids, food and a raffle.

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Wells Community Choir rehearsals to begin Sept. 10

Rehearsals for the 10th annual community choir concert “A Celebration of Faith and Joy!” will begin Monday, Sept. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. and will continue every Monday evening through Oct. 31 at First Baptist Church in Bluffton at 202 W. Cherry Street. The final rehearsal will be Friday, Nov. 4.

The concert will be presented to the public Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church under the direction of Arlene Stoller.

Singers need to have an understanding of music arrangements written in four-part harmony. For more information call 824-5077.

Doggie Douse Sept. 18
Doggie Douse will be held Sept. 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. Bring your dog to the Splash Pad located at the corner of Washington and Bennett streets. For more information call 824-6069.

Club Calendar

Saturday, Sept. 3

• Banjo Stan the Banjo Man; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare at River Terrace.

Sunday, Sept. 4

• Duke Wong & family playing piano; 2:30 p.m. in ALD at River Terrace.

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Jamboree breakfast Sept. 3
A Jamboree breakfast will be available from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Montpelier Lions Club located at the corner of High and Jefferson streets. Available will be sausage gravy and biscuits, hash browns, juice and coffee.

Chicken/beef noodle dinner Sept. 4
A Jamboree noodle dinner will be held Sunday, Sept. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Montpelier Lions Club at the corner of High and Jefferson streets in Montpelier. All the trimmings will be available. Dine in or carry-out. A freewill donation will be accepted.

Science Central annual shutdown announced
Science Central will hold its annual fall shutdown Monday, Aug. 29, through Friday, Sept. 2, and Monday, Sept. 5, through Friday, Sept. 9.

It will remain open on Saturdays and Sundays during this time.

For more information log onto www.sciencecentral.org or call 260-424-2400, ext. 441.

A.C.D. Festival Hoosier Tour Sept. 1
The A.C.D. Fetival Tour will be come through Portland Thursday, Sept. 1, at 9 a.m. More than 90 people and 40 to 45 Auburn Cord, Duesenberg and other classic vehicles dating from 1900-1936 will make their way through Decatur, Berne, Geneva, Bryant, Portland and Winchester.

For more information log onto http://acdfestival.org/festival.

Wake-Up Call For God’s People Sept. 11
Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church Street, will host a televised live simulcast of a presentation by Anne Graham Lotz (Billy Graham’s daughter), Joel Rosenberg, and the singing group Selah Sept. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. There is no charge for attendance.

The presentation will look at the times in which we are living from the standpoint of God’s Word, the Bible. Call 747-7424 for more information.

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Community choir begins Sept. 12
The Men and Women’s Community Choir will again be forming for the Christmas season. Practices will be at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Thiele Road., starting Monday, Sept. 12, and every Monday after at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in singing in the choir may call Terry Springer at 260-615-7644 or come to practice. The choir is put together so they can raise money for the needy.

Trail of Courage Living History Festival Sept. 17-18
The 36th annual Trail of Courage Living History Festival will be held Sept. 17-18 in Rochester on the Fulton County Historical Society grounds on the north side of the Tippecanoe River four miles north of Rochester on U.S. 31. Fulton County Museum, Round Barn Museum, and Living History Village called Loyal are at the north end of the grounds. Festival will be held at the south end of grounds on the riverbank. Historic encampments include French and Indian War, Voyageurs, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Western Fur Trade, Plains Indian tepees, Woodland Indian wigwams, muzzle loading shooting and tomahawk throwing contests, historic canoe landing and fur trade skit, and canoe rides.

Chippeway Village will have over 40 wooden booths, log cabin trading post, 1832 post office, frontier blab school, storytellers, 18th century puppet show. Foods cooked over wood fires include buffalo burgers, chicken and noodles, stew in big kettles, and more. Traditional crafts include basketry, weaving, spinning, pewter casting, headwork, broom making, candle dipping, etc.

For more information, contact Fulton County Historical Society, 37 E 375 N, Rochester, IN 46975, 574-223-4436, fchs@rtcol.com, www.fultoncountyhistory.org. Museum is open year around Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Indy Jazz Fest Sept. 12-17
WICR will present a free concert featuring the Indy Jazz Fest Band at University of Indianapolis. The Indy Jazz Fest has unveiled the artists taking the stage as part of the festival’s week-long Sunset Series as it prepares to kick off its 13th year. For more information, go to the Jazz Fest Band's website at www.indyjazzfest.net.

Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Clinic Sept. 14 in Warren
The Huntington County Health Department will have a flu shot clinic at the Warren Pharmacy Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $20 for adults (age 18 and older), cash only.

The 2011 flu shot also contains the H1N1 strain.

Children who are Medicaid patients (18 and under) may obtain the shot for a $5 administration fee (cash only), if they present a currently active Medicaid card. The Health Department cannot file for adult Medicaid or Medicare patients. Residents of neighboring counties are welcome.

For more information call 260-358-4831 ext.#1.

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Craft vendors wanted
The fourth-annual Craft Bazaar will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Wells County 4-H Park in the Community Building. Booth size is 8x10. Cost is $30 each. Tables are available for a $5 fee. Electricity is also available.

For more information call Sarah at 260-824-3903.

Homespun Day Sept. 3
Zanesville Homespun Days events for Saturday, Sept. 3 include:

• Pancake/Sausage Breakfast at ZUM Church from 7 to 10 a.m.
• Booths open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Car show all day at ZUM Church with awards at 2 p.m.
• Softball tourney at Lions Ballpark. Call Ked Bailey at 638-4555.
• Arts and craft show from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ZUM Church.
• Chicken barbeque with salad bar, apple dumplings at ballpark from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• ZUB bike rodeo at ZUM lower level at noon.

Club Calendar

Monday, Aug. 22

• Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild — Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. The group will be put quilts in frames in preparation for the Swiss Heritage Village Festival Education Day in Septemer. Then they will finish with the framing and will review the Quilt Show. Show and Tell. Call 589-2202, 589-2412 or 589-3898.
• Genetic Syndrome Support Group — Parkwood Church of God, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne; 6:30-8:30 p.m. For info call 260-492-2181.

Thursday, Aug. 25

• Loyal Neighbor's Club — Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.

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Street Fair Horse & Pony Committee Meeting Aug. 21
Members of the Street Fair Horse and Pony Committee will meet Sunday, Aug. 21, at 1:30 p.m. at the Bluffton Street Fair office. For more information call Sue Campbell at (765) 728-9049.

Dam Ride Aug. 21
A Dam Ride will be held Sunday, Aug. 21, and will start from the Truck Stop in Warren located at I-69 and State Road 5. It will begin at 9:30 a.m.

For more information contact Ivan Ivins at P.O. Box 20, Bluffton, IN 46714.

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Ossian Smoked Pork Chop Dinner Sept. 8:
Members of the Ossian Economic Revitalization Committee will sponsor a smoked pork chop dinner Thursday, Sept. 8, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Ossian Days Event Tent in downtown Ossian. Ossian Smoked Meats will provide the half pound smoked pork chops.

The dinner will include an eight-ounce smoked pork chop, baked potato, apple sauce, roll, brownie, ice tea or lemonade when dining in or bottled water with carry out orders. Tickets are $8 in advance or $9 at the door.

All proceeds will benefit Ossian's downtown revitalization.

Tickets are available for purchase at the following businesses: Lighted Gardens, PNC Bank in Ossian, Ossian Do-it-Best Hardware, Ossian State Bank, Ossian Town Hall, the Brew Ha! espresso cafe or from any committee member.

There will also be a Helen Witte Pie Auction at 6 p.m.

Carry outs will be available for pick up on the west side of the tent on Craig Street.

Bluegrass Gospel Jamboree Sept. 10
The eighth-annual Bluegrass Gospel Jamboree will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Union Chapel Church of the Nazarene.

Featured guests will include Common Ground, Betty Jo Armstrong as “Minnie Pearl” and Ministers Quartet.

Food available will be all you can eat soup beans, sloppy joes, dessert and drinks. Bring a lawn chair. Plenty of parking. Shelter will be provided on the lawn. A free will offering will be taken.

Directions:
From State Road 1 go to Jay/Wells County Line road, go west 2.5 miles.
From State Road 18, go to the Blackford/Wells County Line road, turn north, go 1 mile, turn east and go one mile.

Bark Before Dark Sept. 14
The Bark Before Dark bone hunt will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Washington Park at 6:30 p.m.

There will be prizes awarded. All dogs must be kept on a leash, and owners are responsible to clean up after their pets. For more information call 824-6069.

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Friday Night Live Aug. 19
Park United Brethren Church will sponsor another Friday Night Live Aug. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Washington Park, located at the corner of Ohio and Bennett Streets, in Bluffton.

There will be a free dinner, games, prizes, live music and a live animal demonstration by Mark's Ark.

Music at Portland’s amphitheatre Aug. 21
The Hudson Family Park Amphitheartre in downtown Portland will present the Souled Out Band on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m.

The group has 9 members with six vocalists and a 5-piece horn section. They play a variety of musical styles including classics, country, motown, soul and R&B.

People should bring their own seats and can bring picnic baskets. Tickets are $10 for premium seating and $5 for upper amphitheatre seats. Call 260-726-4809 for more details.

The Hudson Family Park Amphitheatre is the recently completed project of Arts Place in Portland and is located at 500 South Wayne St. in Portland.

Organ Recital by Brent Neuenschwander Aug. 21
Brent Neuenschwander will perform an organ recital at the First Mennonite Church in Berne Sunday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m.

This recital will take place on the 49 rank M. P. Maller pipe organ in the First Mennonite sanctuary and will feature classic organ works. Additionally, there will be several hymn settings and pedal solos throughout the program. The recital is free and open to the public, and a free-will offering will be taken.

Norwell Wrestling Chicken Fundraiser Aug. 27
Members of the Norwell Wrestling Club will sponsor a Nelson's Chicken fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walgreens' parking lot in Bluffton.

Cost is $6 for half of a barbecue chicken.

All proceeds will be donated to the Norwell Middle School and Norwell High School wrestlers to help pay for their upcoming season.

Aug. 28 is last day for Bible Times Tech Exhibit
The last day to see the Bible Times Tech exhibit at Science Central is Aug. 28.

The interactive exhibition shows the “technology” of ancient Israel and the Middle East. Hands-on exhibits and artifacts will allow visitors to play ancient board games, write in ancient letters, make music, be a shepherd, grind wheat and more.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $8 per person.

For more information call 260-424-2400 or log onto www.sciencecentral.org.

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Vote for your Markle Grouch Aug. 15-20
Voting will be held from Aug. 15-20 for Markle's Grouch contest. Votes are 25 cents each. The “Four Grouches” will be revealed Friday, Aug. 26, during the Wildcat Festival.

Hobby & Collector Show Aug. 29
The Wells County Historical Society will hold its annual Hobby and Collector show Monday, Aug. 29, at the Bluffton Harrison Elementary School from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hobbies such as Santa's, genealogy books, fishing lures, postcards, coins, political buttons and others will be on display. Several new exhibitors are taking part this year and previous exhibitors have new exhibits. Light refreshments will be available. There is ample parking. The building is also handicap accessible.

Reader's Circle Aug. 30
Reader's Circle will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the Creative Arts Council. The group is asked to read "Bossypants" by Tina Fey to discuss it with Kelly Potter. Discussions are open to all readers. Bring a brown bag lunch.

For more information please contact the CAC office a 260-824-5222. Gallery Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or log onto www.wellscocreativearts.com

Neighborhood Day & Pedal ‘n Picnic Sept. 11
A National Neighborhood Day celebration will be held Sunday, Sept. 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Kehoe Park.

The police and fire departments will grill hot dogs, serve chips, pretzels, cookies and drink. There is no cost to participate.

Also a Pedal ‘n Picnic family bike ride is planned before the National Neighborhood Day Sept 11.
A 6.5 mile ride will begin at 2:30 p.m. The 2.5 mile ride will start at 3 p.m. Both start and end at Kehoe Park.

This event is free, but donations will be accepted for soldier care packages.

Meal starts at 4 p.m. There will be mini goats to pet until Mark’s Ark starts at 4:30 p.m.

Fall Food and Craft Bazaar Oct. 29
The Mt. Etna United Methodist Women are planning their 2011 Fall Food and Craft Bazaar to be held Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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 form and booth payment. All vendors (Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Discovery Toys, and more) are welcome along with homemade items. People cannot sell the following items: pies, prepared soups, and noodles.

If interested in a booth space, send your name, address, phone number, number of spaces you are requiring 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.