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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.