What's Up

Deadline May 2 for quarterly senior citizens’ dinner:
New Hope Lutheran Church in Ossian will again hold its quarterly senior citizens’ dinner for anyone ages 55 or older from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, in the fellowship hall.

There will be a sing-a-long with Ed Higgins; the speaker is naturalist Jodie Heaston. A freewill offering dinner will be served by the ladies of New Hope. RSVP to 622-7954 by Monday, May 2.

Haydn's Creation May 1:
The Mennonite Choral Society will present "Haydn's Creation" at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at the First Mennonite Church in Berne.

The conductor will be Brent Hyman. Soloists will be Kathryn Stieler from Grand Rapids, Mich.; Alexis Cramber from Berne; Daniel Gast from Cedar Falls, Iowa; and Dr. Craig Priebe from Muncie. Accompanists include pianist Phyllis Shinn from Bluffton and organist Gloria Wendell of Van Wert, Ohio. A freewill offering will be taken. The public is welcome to attend the event.

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Historical Museum opens for season May 1:
The Wells County Historical Society will open for the season Sunday, May 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 420 W. Market Street. Operating hours will be Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. May through October.

The annual ice cream social will be held Sunday, June 26, from 2 to 5 p.m.

Free breakfast for seniors scheduled for May 6 in Berne:
In recognition of May as National Older Americans Month, Swiss Village and the Berne Rotary Club will cosponsor their 21st annual senior breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. on Friday, May 6, at Swiss Village.

The breakfast will consist of scrambled eggs, biscuits, pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. All seniors are welcome.

For more information, contact Michelle McIntosh, Swiss Village's Marketing Director, at 260-589-3173.

Community Plant Swap May 7:
Herbs’ Friends will be hold their 14th annual community plant swap from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at Riverside Center in Decatur. This year’s Herb of the Year is horseradish.

The annual event is open to the public. Doors will open at 6 a.m. for participants to set up their displays. Sales start at 7 a.m. Tables will be provided. There will be a $10/table fee to participate this year.

Contact Denise Franz at 260-724-9145 or Joanne Mowery at 260-724-9435 for more information.

What's Up

Scholarship available for Blackford students:

Blackford County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 academic year from students other than high school seniors who are enrolled in college or vocational schools and programs.

Applicants must be either graduates of Blackford High School or residents of Blackford County and have a current GPA of 2.50 or greater.

Forms are available online at www.blackfordcofoundation.org or at the Foundation's office at 121 N. High Street, Hartford City.

Submission deadline is June 30, 2011. For more information call 765-348-3411.

Fish & Tenderloin Supper April 28:

The Liberty Center Methodist Church will sponsor a Dan's Fish and Tenderloin supper Thursday, April 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the fellowship hall.

Tickets can be purchased at the door. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for those ages 6 and younger.

Proceeds will go to park maintenance, insurance, mowing and repairs.

Reservations extended to May 13 for Nashville, Ind., Trip:
The South Adams Senior Center is sponsoring a bus trip to Nashville, Ind., Saturday, June 18. Cost is $45 per person and is not refundable. Reservations and payment has been extended to May 13. Call 260-589-8877.

Those attending will leave from the South Adams Senior Center parking lot at 7 a.m. and return at 10 p.m. Persons under age 13 are not permitted to attend. An adult must accompany those ages 13-18. Those wanting to go can be picked up in the parking lot at Krogers/Scotts in Decatur.

Those attending should bring a snack to eat on the bus. No glass containers allowed.

Easter Egg Hunt April 30:
A spring egg hunt will be held Saturday, April 30, at 9 a.m. at the St. John Family Worship Center at 2771 Mulberry Street in Vera Cruz.

School fundraiser begins

The Bluffton High School sophomore class is selling discount cards featuring local merchants to raise money for the 2012 prom and 2013 graduation. You can purchase the $10 card from a sophomore or at the high school office.

What's Up

Friend Day at Grace Baptist Church May 1:

Grace Baptist Church is inviting the community to Friend Day on Sunday, May 1, after the 10 a.m. service. The church will hold a dinner and concert after the service.

The day will feature Alan Harris, who has toured nationally with many of the Gaither Homecoming artists and was recently nominated for a Diamond Award for male vocalist of the year. Harris has been a featured performer at the Southern Gospel Music Fan Fair in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Ky., two of southern gospel music’s premier events.

Grace Baptist is located at 1621S. 350E. Contact the church office at 824-4660 for more details.

SA Senior Center to benefit from grocery receipts:
Beginning May 1, the South Adams Senior Center will be eligible to collect grocery receipts from Community Market Stores.

Anyone with receipts can drop them at the office or in the mail slot. They can also mail the receipts to the center. The center will receive one percent of the total purchase. The receipts' refund checks go to fund activities and programs.

Our Weakening Web: The Story of Extinction going on now:

Science Central will have a national traveling exhibit titled, “Our Weakening Web: The Story of Extinction,” now through May 29 in the lower level in the Traveling Exhibit Gallery.

The exhibit is on loan from the Cincinnati Museum Center.

Call 260-424-2400 or go to: www.sciencecentral.org.

Zumba starts May 5:
Zumba classes will be held at the City Gym on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. beginning May 5. Cost is $5 per class or $20 for five classes. Recommended for ages 13 (with parents consent) and older.

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Warren Roadrunners breakfast trip April 30:
The Warren RoadRunners are traveling for breakfast on Saturday, April 30. They'll have pancakes, waffles, and biscuits and gravy at Gabriel's in Marion. Leave at 8:30 a.m. Deadline to sign up is April 28. Contact Colleen Franklin at (260) 414-0223 for details. All trips leave from the Warren Church of Christ parking lot at 302 N. Wayne St.

Club Calendar

Saturday, April 23:

• River Terrace Estates; Petroleum Methodist ladies singing; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.
  

Sunday, April 24:

• River Terrace Estates--Ked Moser; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.
  

Monday, April 25:

• Swiss Stitchers Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. Susan Lesh will talk about “Row Robins.” Show and tell will follow. The public is welcome.

Family Centered Services accepting prizes for its duck race

Though Family Centered Services is planning its sixth- annual “Duck Race on the Wabash” for Aug. 18, the organization is currently seeking prizes to award those with winning ducks. Those who donate prizes are listed in the Duck Race brochure, the FCS website and local newspapers.

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Easter Bunny to visit Portland April 22 and 23:
The Easter Bunny will visit Portland Friday, April 22, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, April 23, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Jay County Chamber of Commerce located on East Main Street in Portland.

Spring Choir Concert April 26:
Bluffton Christian School's choir will perform Tuesday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at Christian New Light Church at 1011 W. Washington St. Call 824-1203 for questions.

Basket Bingo April 30:
The Montpelier Lions Club will sponsor a Vera Bradley and Longaberger Basket bingo Saturday, April 30, at the Lions Club. Doors will open at 9 a.m. Bingo starts at 10 a.m. Cost is $15 for 15 games and two raffles.

Food will be available. Proceeds will go to scholarships. For more information call 765-728-2575 or 8765-728-2104.

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Apostolic Bake Sale April 22
The Apostolic Christian Church will sponsor a bake sale Friday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to noon at Resource Maintenance at 225 W. Market Street. Proceeds will go to World Relief.

Voices of Power Port-A-Pit Chicken Fundraiser April 23
Voices of Power, a local youth music ministry, will sponsor a port-a-pit chicken fundraiser Saturday, April 23, from 11 a.m. until all chickens are sold at the Villa North parking lot in Bluffton. Cost is $6 per half chicken. All proceeds will go to the group to fund mission trips and other youth activities.

Reservations due April 29 for Nashville, Ind., Trip
The South Adams Senior Center is sponsoring a bus trip to Nashville, Ind., Saturday, June 18. Cost is $45 per person and is not refundable. Reservations and payment must be in by Friday, April 29. Call 260-589-8877. Those attending will leave from the South Adams Senior Center parking lot at 7 a.m. and return at 10 p.m. Persons under age 13 are not permitted to attend. An adult must accompany those ages 13-18. Those attending should bring a snack to eat on the bus. No glass containers allowed.

Bike, car and truck show scheduled April 30
An open bike, car and truck show will again be held by the Living Faith Missionary Church youth group on April 30. All types of motorcycles, cars and trucks are welcome. Door prizes and trophies will be awarded. A registration fee of $10 will be charged for each entry. Concessions will be available on site.

This is the main fundraiser for the church youth. The profit will provide opportunities for the youth to attend camps, conferences and missions this summer. The church is located at 17718 S. Ind. 1 in Yoder. Any questions can be directed to Living Faith Missionary Church at 622-7103.

Port-a-Pit Chicken Benefit for Matthew Scott May 6
A port-a-pit chicken benefit for 15-year-old Matthew Scott will be held Friday, May 6, from 11 a.m. to until chicken is gone at the Walgreens parking lot in Bluffton. Proceeds will go toward medical expenses for a broken leg. He has no medical insurance. Thrivent Financial is also a sponsor of the benefit. For ticket information call 812-343-4314 or Kevin Baer’s office located at the Dutch Mill Plaza in Bluffton.

Club Calendar

Wednesday, April 20:

• O.D.O. Club at the home of Jan Anderson; 7 p.m.
• Kitco Retirees at Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, April 21:

• Wells County Master Gardeners at the 4-H Park; 7 p.m. The speakers will be Ruth Yoder, Tom Woodward and Melvin from M & M Greenhouse. The public is invited.
• Bluffton Lions Club at Corner Depot; noon.
  

Saturday, April 23:

• River Terrace Estates; Petroleum Methodist ladies singing; 9:30 a.m. in healthcare.

Sunday, April 24:

• River Terrace Estates; Ked Moser; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

NMS Band fundraiser April 19:
Norwell Middle School Band will sponsor a fundraiser Tuesday, April 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at East of Chicago in Ossian. Part of the proceeds will go to the band.

Good Friday Service at St. John April 22:
St. John Family Worship Center will present Mel Gibson's movie “The Passion of the Christ” Good Friday evening, April 22, at 7 p.m. at 2771 Mulberry Street, Vera Cruz. Call 260-565-3678 for more information.

Southern Wells Church Easter Egg Hunt April 23:
The Southern Wells Community Church will sponsor an Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 23, at 10 a.m. on the south playground of Southern Wells Elementary School.

There will be three age groups and a special-needs group and door prizes for all ages. The Easter Bunny plans to hop by too! For more information call 765-728-2154. In event of inclement weather, the hunt will be held in the high school gym.

Deadline April 25 for Leader Training Lessons:
Purdue Extension Blackford County is sponsoring Leader Training Lessons April 28 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Blackford County Courthouse Annex meeting room. There is no cost to attend these lessons.

To make a reservation, please call the Blackford County Extension Office at 765-348-3213 by April 25.

Hope That’s Within Reach:
Area dancers will communicate through their upcoming ministry event on Friday, April 29 ,and Sunday, May 1.

The River Dance Company is a nonprofit studio that celebrates the creative arts with a Christ-centered difference. “Our Hope is Built on This” will be presented free in the Family Life Center of Central Church on Ind. 37 on Friday, April 29, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 1, at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Sixty-five dancers ages 3 through adults from more than 20 area churches will present this combination of dance, testimony, music and lighting.

Central Church is located off I-469 at exit No. 25 just east of the interstate. The River Dance Company in Fort Wayne will be open for new student enrollment in June. Call 260-466-2705 or visiting www.RiverDanceCompany.org.

South Adams Senior Luncheon April 27:
Senior Luncheons will resume Wednesday, April 27, at noon at South Adams Senior Center.
The meal will be catered again this year by Norm's Preble Gardens. Cost is $5. The menu will include: beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, corn, roll and butter, cake and drinks.

Russell Strome will provide the entertain following the meal. Call 260-589-8877 by Monday, April 27, to make a reservation.

4-H Extension Calendar

• April 16: Dairy Feeder Calf ID Day, Multi-Purpose Arena, 4-H Park, 8 to 10:30 AM
• April 16 to 17: Open Horse Show, 4-H Park, Bluffton
• April 18: Wells County 4-H Association Meeting, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM
• April 19: 4-H Archery Club Sign Up, 4-H Park Quonset Building, 7 to 8 PM
• April 23: Northeast Indiana Rabbit School, Community Center, 4-H Park, Doors open at 9 AM; Speakers begin at 10 AM
• April 23: 4-H Shot Gun Safety Sign Up and Orientation, Wells County Gun Club, 2555 E. 400 N., Ossian), 9 to 11 AM
• April 25: 4-H Dog Obedience Club, Livestock Arena, 4-H Park, 6:30 to 8 PM
• April 26: 4-H Archery Club (Beginners), Wells County 4-H Park, Quonset Building,
• 6:30 to 8:30 PM
• April 27: 4-H Archery Club (Advanced), Wells County 4-H Park, Quonset Building,
• 6:30 to 8:30 PM
• April 28: Wells County Youth Leadership Forum, Wells County Library, 8 AM to 2:30 PM
• April 30: 4-H Shot Gun Safety Club, Wells County Gun Club, Ossian, 9 to 11 AM
• May 2: 4-H Dog Obedience Club, Livestock Arena, 4-H Park, 6:30 to 8 PM

What's Up

Hog Roast Benefit May 22
A Hog Roast will be held Sunday, May 22, at noon at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Bluffton to benefit Floneta Welsh, who has been diagnosed with two liver diseases. She is on the waiting list for a liver transplant, which will take place in Rochester, Minn. Registration for Ride for the Cause will be from noon to 1 p.m. at $10 per bike. First bike out at 1 p.m. Last bike in at 3 p.m.

There will be a 50/50 drawing, a bake sale, country music concerts 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. by Mountain Dewe Boyes and Dave Liles Band featuring Jake Lewis. An auction will be held at 5 p.m.

Proceeds from this benefit will assist with medical bills and other expenses. Call Kevin Johnson at 260-827-8886 or email: johnson6814@att.net.

Hope Alive services going on now
Community Christian Fellowship is holding “Hope Alive” services each evening at 6:30 p.m. now through Friday, April 15, at 1309 W. Washington St.

For more information call 824-3903.

Open Mic Poetry Reading April 18
A free Open Mic Poetry Reading will be held Monday, April 18, at 7 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center.

Coffee and cookies will be available. Poets have a venue to present their recent original works. The event often attracts poets from the surrounding region as well as students.

All poets are welcome to read. A timer will limit the length of readings so that as many readers as possible will be able to fill the time slots with their verse.

For more information, please call the CAC office at 824-5222 or visit www.wellscocreativearts.com

Basket Making Class April 20
Deb Gerber will lead a Basket Making Class Wednesday, April 20, at 9 a.m., at the South Adams Senior Center.

Participants of the class will make an Easter Basket. Supplies needed are tape measure, sharp scissors, pencil, towel and a spray bottle of water. All reed and materials to make the basket will be pre-cut and furnished for you.

Cost of the class is $20. Class size will be limited to 12 people.

Please call the South Adams Senior Center at 260-589-8877 to reserve a spot. Last day to reserve your spot in class will be Monday, April 18!

Egg Coloring Eggstravaganza April 21
Bring your own hard boiled eggs and let us take care of the decoration, supplies and mess!
This event will be held in the city gym from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Those attending must preregister by calling 824-6069 to sign up for this free event sponsored by the Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department.

Chester Center Alumni Banquet April 23
The Chester Center Alumni Banquet will be held April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Southern Wells school. There will be an antique car and tractor show from noon to 5 p.m. The new monument will be dedicated at 5:15 p.m.

Anyone who ever attended Chester Center, even if you didn't graduate from there, is invited to participate in the old car and tractor show.

For more information or to make reservations, call Marilyn Maddox at 765-728-2604.

Liberty Center Easter Egg Hunt April 23
The annual Liberty Center Easter Egg Hunt will be held at noon Saturday, April 23 at the Liberty Center Park. Raindate will be April 30.

There are four age groups: 1-4 years old; 5-8 years old; 9-12 years old; Handicapped 1-12 years old.

Those attending should bring a basket to collect the eggs.

Club Calendar

Wednesday, April 13
Poplar Grove Club — Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, April 14
Bee Happy Quilter's — Wells County Public Library; 7 p.m. Lesson will be presented by Carol Riley. Show and tell. Public welcome. 824-1463.

Saturday, April 16
River Terrace Estates — Banjo Stan Garrison; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, April 17
River Terrace Estates — Duke Wong and family playing piano; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

Every Wednesday
The Kiwanis of Greater Bluffton Club meets at noon every Wednesday at Billy Anns. 824-0500.

What's Up with Schools

Northern Wells Community Schools:

• Kindergarten Round-Up Thursday, April 14th. Sessions 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• Spring Music Program Tuesday, April 19th. 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
  

Naked Tchopstix April 14
The Foodie caravan will take off for its first taste tour of 2011 on April 14. Join Jeanne for lunch at Naked Tchopstix in Fort Wayne. The outing requires a $3 registration at CAC and spending money for lunch and incidentals.

For more information, please call the CAC office at 824-5222 or visit www.wellscocreativearts.com.

Gently Used Sale and Noodles April 15
St.Paul Ladies Aid will sponsor A Gently Used Sale and Noodles on Friday, April 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, April 16, from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be a $2 bag sale on Saturday.
St. Paul Lutheran Church (Preble) is located at the corner of 750N and 450W in Adams County.

Easter Egg Hunt April 16
The Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 16.

The lawn at Roush Park will be full of colorful eggs and fresh rabbit tracks. The hunt will begin at 12:30 p.m. Bring your basket-toting youngsters to the Roush Park boys concession stand.

Children will be divided into the following age groups: 3 and under, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. Each age group will have a “golden egg” ticket inside one of the eggs.

Bring that ticket to the parks employee to claim the grand prizes. This is a free event. For more information call 824-6069.

Dog Egg Hunt April 16
Bring your leashed dog to Roush Park to sniff out the treat-stuffed eggs. This event starts at 12:45 p.m.

Make sure to open the eggs to see if your dog found the special grand prize. This is a free event sponsored by the Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department. For more information call 824-6069.

Area Student Artists Exhibit Reception April 17
A reception will be held Sunday, April 17, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for the Tri Kappa High School Art Awards Exhibit.

For more information, please call the CAC office at 824-5222 or visit www.wellscocreativearts.com.

CAC's Area Student Artists Exhibit Begins April 17
Come and see the art of the Wells County youth, from elementary to high school. The Exhibit lasts from Apr. 17 through May 17 at the Creative Arts Center in Bluffton.

For more information, please call the CAC office at 824-5222 or visit www.wellscocreativearts.com.

Spring Book Fair April 18
Books Are Fun will be holding a book fair at Swiss Village Retirement Community Monday, April 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 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.

For more information call at 260-589-3173 or visit www.swissvillage.org.

4-H Workshops Announced

4-H RABBIT WORKSHOP
APRIL 14

Wells County 4-H will hold a 4-H Rabbit Project Workshop on Thursday, April 14, 7 to 8 PM at the Wells County Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton.

Information on feeding and caring for your 4-H rabbits will be presented.

For more information, contact David Kilander, 260-228-0033 or Lisa Boxell, 260-694-6265.

2011 4-H DAIRY FEEDER CALF IDENTIFICATION DAY

The Wells County 4-H Dairy Feeder Calf Identification Day will be held Saturday,
April 16th, 8 AM to 10:30 AM at the Wells County 4-H Park in the Multi-Purpose Arena located west of the horse barn.

All 4-H dairy feeder calves must be weighed and ear tagged in order to show at the 4-H Fair in July. Calves may not weigh more than 215 lbs. at the ID Day. Only steers (no heifers) may be exhibited in the project.

This yearís 4-H Fair will be held July 16 to 21.

The Dairy Feeder Show is scheduled for Monday, July 18, 6 PM.

Animal forms will be available at the event and a local veterinarian will also be at the event if you are in need of their services.

For more information about the ID Day, contact Dairy Feeder Superintendent James Hall, 260-437-5465 or the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 824-6412.

4-H Extension Calendar

• April 9-10: Purdue University Spring Fest, West Lafayette
• April 10: Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, 4-5 PM
• April 10: Spring Fling Family Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6-8 PM Tickets $10 for family of four
• April 11: Extension Homemakers Program Planning Meeting, Community Center, 4-H Park, 1:30 PM
• April 11: 4-H Dog Obedience Club, Livestock Arena, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
• April 11: 4-H Leaders Meeting, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 PM
• April 11: Wells County 4-H Council Meeting, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 PM
• April 12: Extension Homemakers Spring Program Fair, Community Center, 4-H Park, 3:30-7:00 PM.Call 260-824-6412 to register
• April 13: Ag Tour for 4th graders, 4-H Park, Bluffton, Call 260-824-6412 for information
• April 14: Extension Homemakers Community Volunteer Support Work Day, Community Center, 4-H Park, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
• April 14: Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:30 PM
• April 14: 4-H Rabbit Workshop, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7:00-8:00 PM
• April 15: Northeast Indiana 4-H & FFA Livestock & Dairy Judging Contests, DeKalb County Fairgrounds, Auburn, 8:30 AM
• April 15: Indiana 4-H Foundation Annual Meeting, Farm Bureau Building, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
• April 16: Dairy Feeder Calf ID Day, Multi-Purpose Arena, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 8:00-10:30 AM
• April 16-17: Open Horse Show, 4-H Park, Bluffton
• April 18: Wells County 4-H Association Meeting, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7:00 PM
• April 19: 4-H Archery Club Sign-Up, Quonset Building, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7:00-8:00 PM

What's Up

Pancake-Sausage Breakfast April 9

A Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be held Saturday, April 9, from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Lancaster Chapel United Methodist Church at 4510E. 400N. in Craigville. A freewill donation will be taken, with proceeds going to the Lancaster Chapel 2011 Bible School. The public is welcome to attend the event.

Craft and Bake Sale at Markle April 9

The Markle United Methodist Church will sponsor the first-annual Craft and Bake sale Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Items include baked goods, jewelry, silk flower arrangements, handmade rugs and towels, purses, home and garden items, afghans, Nascar items, personalized items, homemade candies, garden tiles, Pampered Chef and homemade salsa. There will also be many baked goods for sale also. There will be a chicken-and-noodle dinner that evening. The event is open to the public for a freewill donation. Booth space still available. Call Kelly Clanin for more information at 260-758-2116.

Club Calendar

Friday, April 8

• River Terrace Estates — Apostolic Christian Group to sing; 7 p.m. in Healthcare.
  

Saturday, April 9

• River Terrace Estates — Art Beer playing accordian and Esther Mowery playing guitar; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare and Memory.
• Korean War Veterans Assoc., Indiana Chapter One — Post 857, 2202 W. Main, Fort Wayne; 10 a.m. meeeting. Lunch to follow. Bring a friend or spouse. 260-485-7627.
  

Sunday, April 10

• River Terrace Estates — Zack Jones playing piano; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

Monday, April 11

• Widowed to Widowed — Corner Depot; 6 p.m.
  

Wednesday, April 13

• Poplar Grove Club — Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.

What's Up

Benefit ride for Deena McClure April 9
Circle W Riders Horse Club will be sponsoring a benefit ride for the Deena McClure family Saturday, April 9, at 10 a.m. The ride will start at Bob Pribles’ home, 1850W 700S. Instead of money we are asking for nonperishable food items. You don’t have to have a horse to ride. We will have a wagon to ride on. After the ride we plan on eating around 1:30 p.m., followed by an Easter egg hunt. Bring a dozen eggs to hide and a dish to share.

If you cannot come and still want to help, there will be a van parked in the Bluffton Motor Works parking lot on Wayne Street across from the high school drive. Watch for the signs. This will be on Sunday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Blackford County celebrates agriculture April 9
Join the celebration of agriculture and farming on Saturday, April 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Blackford County 4-H Fairgrounds. Activities will include educational booths, displays, children’s activities, stir-fry demo, farming for pizza, presentations, a petting zoo, a 4-H Dog Club agility demonstration, a rodeo demonstration a portable sawmill demonstration and more. In addition there will be a freewill-donation lunch, free family photos in front of a farm scene and free farm books for children.
For detailed information on Ag Day in Blackford County, contact the Blackford County Extension Office at 765-348-3213, cluppers@purdue.edu or www.extension.purdue.edu/blackford.

Spring Fling Family Dance April 10
The Spring Fling Family Dance will be held Sunday, April 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wells County 4-H Community Center.
Tickets are $10 for four people; tickets are $3 for each additional child. Bring the whole family out for an old-fashioned hoedown!
Enjoy an evening of music, refreshments, door prizes and treat bags for the kids. Don’t forget to bring your own camera to capture all the smiling faces.

4-H Extension Calendar

April 6 - 7: Kids Health & Safety Fair, Bluffton Harrison Elementary School

April 7: 4-H Frozen Food Pick Up, 4-H Park Quonset Building, 2 - 5 PM

April 9 - 10: Purdue University Spring Fest, West Lafayette

April 10: Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, 4 - 5 PM

April 10: Spring Fling Family Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6 - 8 PM. Tickets $10 for family of 4

April 11: 4-H Leaders, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 PM

April 11: Wells County 4-H Council, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM

April 11: 4-H Dog Obedience Club, Livestock Arena, 4-H Park, 6:30 - 8 PM

April 11: Extension Homemakers Program Planning Meeting, Community Center, 4-H Park, 1:30 PM

April 12: Extension Homemakers Spring Program Fair, Community Center, 4-H Park, 3:30 - 7 PM. Call 824-6412 to register

April 13: Ag Tour for 4th graders, 4-H Park. Call 824-6412 for information

Creative Arts Council Events

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—Weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and by arrangement with the CAC office.
Email: cac@adamswells.com.

IN THE BALENTINE GALLERY
CURRENT EXHIBIT—Now until April 8: the paintings of Dorothy Fryback in the exhibit “Birds, Butterflies and Beasts.”
* Also now until April 8: “Soft Strokes” Painted Porcelain by Nedra Steury in the conference room.
* April 17- May 17 Tri Kappa High School art Awards Exhibit.
* Also look for Youth Art Exhibit downstairs in the Ouabache Room sponsored by Hiday Motors
* Area Student Artists Reception Sunday, April 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.
* Call for entries: portraits for exhibit July 1-15, various media,( no photos).

SCHOOL OF BALLET
Saturday rehearsals as called by instructors in addition to weekly lessons.
Mark calendar for “Alice’s Dream” performance on Sunday, May 15, 3:30 p.m., Bluffton High School.
Lyrical Dance with Amanda Berhalter for ages 12-21, now in session.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
TODDLER MUSIC SAMPLER—now in session with Cindy Lemmen, 10 to 10:45 a.m.
FORT WAYNE OUTING–Thursday, April 14, Food lovers unite for a taste tour of Naked Tchopstix in Fort Wayne. The outing requires $3 registration at CAC and spending money for lunch and incidentals.
BOOK GROUP–Tuesday, April 5 finds a combined community book group gathering with Bayview and Foltz Clubs here! Connie Hauser to present “The Memory Keeper’s Daughter.” Guests welcome.

EVENTS
Annual Fundraiser Auction Dinner–Friday, April 8. Bid on works of art, services, products, meals and dining, fine amenities and more, including private cooking lessons with T.W. Fable’s executive chef.
OPEN MIC–Monday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Open Mic Poetry Reading aka Word Art in the Balentine Gallery. FREE. Poets and audience needed.

Ongoing Activities
CAMERA CLUB—Thursday, April 28, 6:30 p.m., sharing your seasonal subjects or other photos.
CAC board of directors—Monday April 18, 5:15 p.m.
Book Group–see listing above.
Culinary arts–see listing above.
Artists in Action–Fridays at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., work space by arrangement with CAC office.