What's Up! Wells County

Thursday, May 19, 2011

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 from 2 to 5 p.m. An auction will be held at 5 p.m. Proceeds from this benefit will assist with medical bills and other expenses. For more information call Kevin Johnson at 260-827-8886 or email johnson6814@att.net.

Floneta Welsh fundraiser May 21:
Team Burger King will sponsor a tournament fundraiser for Floneta Welsh Saturday, May 21, at 9 a.m. at Lions Park in Bluffton.

There will be prizes, vendors, a 50/50 drawing, ball shot and more.

Genealogy Society to meet May 21:
The Wells County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Old Rock Creek Cemetery located on County Road 300N, west of Murray on 300N.

Please bring a sack lunch and lawn chairs. Water will be provided. Bring any tools to help clean the area. A short meeting will be held and we will also be taking pictures of the tombstones.

Free Saturday at the Muncie Children's Museum:
Come celebrate the opening of our Make Believe Theater during our Free Saturday on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Muncie Children's Museum.

Kids can create masks and top hats. Joining us for the event will be members of "The TAG Team" from The T.A.G. Art Company of Fort Wayne.

In the afternoon, "Ms. A." will offer a variety of face paintings for kids of all ages. In the theater, "Mr. A." and "Mr. G." will be presenting "SmART Drama!" a 30-minute program taking place at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. This workshop offers the chance to learn about acting . Visit www.munciechildrensmuseum.com or call 765.286.1660.


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