Free Senior Breakfast May 3 in Berne

In recognition of May as National Older Americans Month, Swiss Village and the Berne Rotary Club will be co-sponsor the 23rd annual Senior Breakfast Friday, May 3 from 7-9 a.m.

Last year, over 300 area seniors attended the free breakfast at Swiss Village, located at 1350 West Main Street in Berne. 

The breakfast will consist of scrambled eggs, biscuits, pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. All seniors are welcome. There will be door prize drawings and health screenings provided from 6-8:30 a.m. 

Parking will be available at the main circle drive entrance or in the north parking lot by the Social Corner. For more information call 260-589-3173.

Civic Theatre seeking helpers

Fort Wayne’s Civic Theater is sending out an invitation for volunteers to help with backstage crew for “Cinderella” May 10-19. To help with set construction come to the Arts United Center at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23. For more information call Robert at 260-422-8641 ex. 227. To become a backstage volunteer, part of the fly crew or spotlight operator call Robert at 260-422-8641, ex. 227. Previous experience not needed.

All Civic volunteers receive 2 free tickets to the production they work on (6 hour minimum commitment) ad are invited to the annual Anthony Awards presentation and party where all Civic volunteers are recognize.

Community Plant Swap May 4

Herbs’ Friends Herb Club will host the 16th annual Community Plant Swap Saturday, May 4 from 7 to 11 a.m. at Riverside Center at 231 E. Monroe Street in Decatur.

The event is open to the public as a way to sell or swap excess plants or to buy new planitngs and cuttings. The event is held outdoors. Doors will open at 6 a.m. for participants to set up their display of plants. The sale will begin at 7 a.m. covered tables will be provided. There is a $10 fee per table to participate.

For more information call 260-724-4061, 260-724-9145, 260-724-2447 or 260-724-8574.

Women’s Dessert Bar May 4

The First Baptist Church in Montpelier will sponsor a Women’s Dessert Bar Saturday, May 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. All women are welcome to attend the event. Childcare will be provided at no cost.

A Shonda Pierce video will be the entertainment.

Door prizes will be available. For more information contact Renda Heyerly at 499-9792.

Markle Townwide Garage Sales May 18

The annual townwide Markle Community Garage Sale will be held Saturday, May 18.

This event is open to all interested Markle residents. Registration forms can be picked up at Tender Gardens, Markle Library, Crossroads Pantry and Markle Town Hall.

Forms need to be returned to Teresa Beck at Tender Gardens Flower Shop at 134 E. Morse Street or emailed to: tendergardens2118@gmail.com no later than Wednesday, May 8 by 5 p.m.

A list of registered garage sales and maps will be available beginning Tuesday, May 4 at local businesses.

Blues, Brews & Barbecue April 27

The Bluffton Elks Lodge 796 will sponsor a Blues, Brews and Barbecue Saturday, April 27 at 213 S. Main Street.

Events for the evening will include a barbeque dinner by Fat Jon’s Barbecue from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Lost Vegas Band (live band), Charity Auction and a raffle beginning at 8 p.m.

Pre-sale tickets for the rib dinner is $13 per person. After April 19th the cost is $15 per person. The dinner will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Carry-out dinners will be available.

A raffle fundraiser will be held. Tickets are $10 each. Grand prize for last ticket drawn is $500. The winner of the first draw will receive $100 and $25 for every 25th ticket drawn after that. 

Half of the proceeds will go to cancer research and half will go to the Steve Kelly Foundation. There will also be a bake sale. 

For more information or to buy tickets call the Elks at 824-2824. (Pd. Advt.)

Spring Fling Craft & Vendor Show April 27

The third annual Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show will be held Saturday, April 27 from noon to 5 p.m. at Bluffton National Guard Armory at 500 E. Spring Street, Bluffton. Free admission! Over 30 vendors! Indiana Patriot Guard Riders will have a booth. They are proud supports and will have a military flag available to sign.

For more information contact: Deb Carson, 260-824-9219 (home), 260-273-7950 (cell), Linda Bradley: 260-273-9825. (Pd. Advt.)

National Day of Prayer Service in Montpelier May 2

The Public is welcome to  attend a National  Day of Prayer Service at the Montpelier Civic Center Thursday, May 2 from 6-8 p.m. 

Pastor Adam Carroll will give a sermon. Following the sermon those in attendance will pray together along with some local leaders and pastors.  Sarah Kline will lead the worship band. For more information call 765-728-2154.

Zanesville Lions Club Fundraiser May 8

The Zanesville Indiana Lions Club will sponsor a fundraiser Wednesday, May 8 at the Zanesville Community Church of God at 11984 Marzane Road. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Program with Vicki Kibellis will start at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for those age six to 12 and younger and free for those age five and younger.

To order tickets call 260-638-4327.

Portland’s Arts Place to offer summer classes

A variety of summer art  classes will be offered by Portland’s Arts Place beginning in May.

The sites include Arts Place, 131 East Walnut St., Portland; Blackford County Arts Center, 107 West Washington St., Hartford City; and Arts Place Collective Center, 142 East Spring St., St. Mary’s, Ohio. 

The classes are open to anyone with participants not needing to be from the listed counties. For more information call 260-726-4809 or 866-539-0011 or check out www.artsland.org.

Ryan Feeback to speak at Library April 25

Former Bluffton resident, Ryan Feeback will give a presentation about his current position of serving as a U.S. Diplomat in Abuja, Nigeria at the Wells County Public Library on Thursday, April 25 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Feeback is part of the U.S. Department of State’s “Hometown Diplomats” program and will discuss the work that he does overseas on behalf of the U.S. 

Registration is appreciated. Sign up at the library, online at www.wellscolibrary.org, or call 260-824-1612. Program is free and open to all area residents. It will be best for teens and adults.

Bike Bluffton registration still open

Bike Bluffton registration is still open for Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. at Pickett’s Run Park. Registration is only $5. This is a 20 mile marked loop around Bluffton. 

Bikers ride at their own pace. Rest stops and refreshments at Lancaster, Roush, and Pickett’s Run Parks. The ride takes place on open city and county roads. Riders must wear helmets and follow the rules of the road.  

Forms are online at www.blufftonindiana.net or call the parks department at 824-6069 for more information.

Spring Gun League to begin April 30

The Spring Gun League will begin Tuesday, April 30 at 6 p.m. at the Wells County Conservation Club at 2555E., 400N., Ossian. They will meet every Tuesday evening through June 11.

The is a $10 entry fee. Cost for two rounds is $5 each. ($4 will go to the club and $1 will go to the league). Everything will be open. Activities include a 16 yard trap, 20 yard wobble, five stand, hillbilly skeet, doubles and more.

Dinner will be served during the last shoot out on June 11.

SA Pancake and Sausage Breakfast May 4

A community-wide Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be held Saturday, May 4 from 7 to 10 a.m. at South Adams Senior Center at 825 Hendricks Street in Berne. Free will donations will be accepted. Profits will go to fund the South Adams Senior Center. Carry-outs will be available.

The menu will include: pancakes, sausage links, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, coffee and juice.

Giggles and Games with Grandma May 5

Create fond memories with grandma and grandchildren by spending the afternoon enjoying crafts, games and ice cream sundaes Sunday, May 5 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bluffton City Gym. The event is open to both boys and girls ages 4-12. Cost is $2 per person.

Call the Bluffton Parks Department at 824-6069 or e-mail parks@ci.bluffton.in.us to pre-register, space is limited.

Card Making Class May 6

Bluffton Parks Dept Card Making Class will be held  Monday, May 6 from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $5 to make three cards. The event is open to adults and youth over 15 years old. Call 824-6069 to register.

Warren High School Alumni Banquet May 11

The Alumni Banquet of Warren High School will be held in Warren on May 11. All former students, teachers and friends of the school are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The classes of 1953 and 1963 will be recognized as honored classes. All graduates 1943 and before will also be recognized.

Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and program will be held at 6:30 p.m. The Salamonie Museum will be open during the afternoon and evening.

Make reservations by calling Wendell Bradford at 260-375-3333 or Jim Howell at 260-375-3048 or email: howellj@citznet.com.

Shipshewana trip May 24

The Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion would like to invite any senior 55-plus to take a trip Shipshewana and lunch at the Das Dutchman Essenhaus May 24.  

The bus will depart at 9 a.m.  from the Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion in Berne. The cost is $40 per person. This includes the cost of the meal. Limited seating is available. The deadline to sign up is May 6.

Members and non-members are welcome to attend this event. For more information call 260-589-4496.

K-Third Grade Camp offered in June

 The Bluffton Parks Dept. will offer a two-week camp for students who just finished kindergarten through third grade. The half-day camp will begin weekdays June 10-21 from 8:45 to 9 a.m. Parents can drop off their children at Washington Park.

The daily schedule is as follows:

9-10 a.m.: Tennis Lessons at Washington Park.

10-10:30 a.m.: snack and guided walk to pool.

10:45- 11:50 a.m.: swim lesson according to tested ability.

11:50 a.m.: Parents pick up their children  at the city pool.

Children will need to bring a backpack with their name on it and pack a towel, a filled water bottle, and a swimsuit.

Children must eat a good breakfast each morning and wear comfortable weather appropriate clothing including socks and tennis shoes. No flip flops. Sunscreen will be provided at the pool, but children should put some on before camp. 

To register visit the city’s website parks@ci.bluffton.in.us to fill out the form and mail it with a $30 check to Park office at 128 E. Market St. Program fills up quickly, limited enrollment.

Stand Against Racism event April 26 in Fort Wayne

The YWCA Northeast Indiana will host a public stand at their 1610 Spy Run Ave. office in Fort Wayne on Friday, April 26. The public is invited to join come at 11 a.m. to create posters encouraging others to “Stand Against Racism”. 

Those attending will go out on the sidewalks along Spy Run Ave. from noon to 1 p.m. and encourage passing drivers to honk and take a stand themselves. 

YWCA Northeast Indiana is the coordinating agency and they are looking for schools, churches, and businesses to join in the stand against racism by becoming a participating site for 2013. 

This could take the form of changing the marquee in front of a building or hosting a public discussion or movie screening. All participating sites will receive free materials to help make their stand possible - any degree of involvement makes an impact! For more information log onto: www.standagainstracism.org/become_participating_site or call Sydney Weaver at 260-424-4908, ext. 287.

Artlink reception for print exhibit April 26

On Friday, April 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. Fort Wayne’s Artlink, 300 East Main St. will hold an opening reception for the 33rd Annual National Print Exhibition. An artist talk will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.

Ceramic Wall Work by Kristy Jo Beber will be featured in the Betty Fishman Gallery.

 Also on display will be FAMEous Artists Paint for Halo works by children. These partial paintings were done for F.A.M.E. in Northeast Indiana and sent to students who reside in Halo homes in Uganda, Africa for them to complete. The completed paintings are on display and will be auctioned with more information from F.A.M.E.

Regular gallery hours for Artlink are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 6 .p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. A coffee house is located in the Auer Center where Artlink is located.

Bike, Car and Truck Show April 27

Members of Living Faith Missionary Church Student Ministry will sponsor an open Bike, Car and Truck Show April 27.

All types of motorcycles, cars and trucks are welcome. Door prizes and trophies will be awarded. There is a $10 registration fee. Concessions will be available on site. Proceeds will go to the church youth so they can attend camps, conferences and missions this summer. 

The church is located at 17718 Bluffton Road in Yoder. For more information call Associate Pastor Geoff Cocanower at 260-622-7103 or geoffcocanower@livingfaithmc.info.

Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show April 27

The third annual Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show will be held Saturday, April 27 from noon to 5 p.m. at Bluffton National Guard Armory at 500 E. Spring Street, Bluffton. Free admission! Over 30 vendors!

Indiana Patriot Guard Riders will have a booth. They are proud supports and will have a military flag available to sign.

For more information contact: Deb Carson, 260-824-9219 (home), 260-273-7950 (cell), Linda Bradley: 260-273-9825. (Pd. Advt. )

Warren UCC Spaghetti Supper April 20

Members of the Warren United Church of Christ will sponsor their annual Spaghetti Supper Saturday, April 20 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at 202 E. 2nd Street in Warren.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for kids age five and older and free for children under age five. Tickets will be available at the door. Dine in or carry-out will be available. 

For more information call 260-375-4787. (Pd. Advt.)

Children’s Free Health Fair in Muncie April 20

The Muncie Children’s Museum will sponsor a free Children’s Health Fair (Good to Go, From Head to Toe) Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This year, the main goal of the Health Fair is to make parents and children aware of all of the different factors that go into truly being healthy. Agencies at the event will focus on six components of kids’ health: checkups, play, safety, learning, friends and helping hands.

 When children arrive at the Health Fair, they will be given a game piece to guide them to all of the participating agencies. Once children have visited all of the booths, children can turn in their completed game piece to be entered in a drawing for door prizes, including one boy’s and one girl’s bicycle, Indianapolis Indian’s baseball tickets, a Muncie Children’s Museum family membership, gift baskets and more.

The YMCA will be on hand to give away passes for free admission to the YMCA pool and snail slide that families can use that day from noon to 2 p.m.

Parents will also be able to get car seats checked to make sure they have been fastened correctly. This will occur from noon to 2 p.m. in front of the Muncie Children’s Museum.

To learn more, call Dawn Crummett at 765-286-1660 ext. 212 or visit www.munciemuseum.com.

NCGLNAC Academic Conference April 20

 John Jay Center for Learning, 101 South Meridian Street in Portland is the site for the eighth Annual Academic Conference by National Center for Great Lakes Native American Culture, Inc. to be held April 20. The conference is sponsored in part by the Jay County Visitor and Tourism Bureau.

 The subject of the 2013 conference is “Current Research in Great Lakes Native American Culture.”  Four educators will present their current research on the pre-historic and historic Great Lakes Native peoples.  

Registration after April 13 is $35. Lunch is included, however lunch cannot be guaranteed for registrants on the day of the Conference.  

For more information contact  Kay Neumayr at 765-426-3022 or kay.neumayr@ncglnac.com for more information.

Stand Against Racism event April 26 in Fort Wayne

The YWCA Northeast Indiana will host a public stand at their 1610 Spy Run Ave. office in Fort Wayne on Friday, April 26. The public is invited to join come at 11 a.m. to create posters encouraging others to “Stand Against Racism”. 

Those attending will go out on the sidewalks along Spy Run Ave. from noon to 1 p.m. and encourage passing drivers to honk and take a stand themselves. 

YWCA Northeast Indiana is the coordinating agency and they are looking for schools, churches, and businesses to join in the stand against racism by becoming a participating site for 2013. 

For more information on how to become a participating log onto: www.standagainstracism.org/become_participating_site or call Sydney Weaver at 260-424-4908, ext. 287.

Blues, Brews & Barbecue April 27

The Bluffton Elks Lodge 796 will sponsor a Blues, Brews and Barbecue Saturday, April 27 at 213 S. Main Street.

Events for the evening will include a barbecue dinner by Fat Jon’s Barbecue from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Lost Vegas Band (live band), Charity Auction and a raffle beginning at 8 p.m.

Pre-sale tickets for the rib dinner is $13 per person. After April 19th the cost is $15 per person. The dinner will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Carry-out dinners will be available.

A raffle fundraiser will be held. Tickets are $10 each. Grand prize for last ticket drawn is $500. The winner of the first draw will receive $100 and $25 for every 25th ticket drawn after that. 

Half of the proceeds will go to cancer research and half will go to the Steve Kelly Foundation. 

There will also be a bake sale. 

For more information or to buy tickets call the Elks at 824-2824. (Pd. Advt.)

Spring Brunch carry-in at Berne April 19

The Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion would like to invite any senior 55 and older to a Spring Brunch Carry-in Friday, April 19 at 10 a.m. at 1201 Emmental Dr. in Berne. Bring a covered dish to share. Members and non-members are welcome to attend this event. For more information call 260-589-4496

Warren UCC Spaghetti Supper April 20

Members of the Warren United Church of Christ will sponsor their annual Spaghetti Supper Saturday, April 20 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at 202 E. 2nd Street in Warren.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for kids age five and older and free for children under age five. Tickets will be available at the door. Dine in or carry-out will be available. For more information call 260-375-4787.

Free Pitch, Hit & Run Competition April 20

The Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department will offer a FREE PITCH, HIT, and RUN Competition Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m. at Roush Park. This is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 14. Also that morning they can participate in a Home Run Derby for $5 hosted by the Bandits Baseball team.  Bounce house, pitching machine, concessions and more will be available. Call 824-6069.

Mandy Beeks Breakfast Fundraiser April 20

The Bluffton Masonic Lodge #145 will sponsor a Sausage Gravy and Biscuit Breakfast this Saturday, April 20 at the Lodge at 211 W. Cherry St. from 7-10 a.m. Proceeds will go to Mandy Beeks. She has four sons that go to Southern Wells. Their house burned to the ground about a month ago.  Free will offering. 

Historical museum open house Sunday, April 21

On Sunday, April 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. the Wells County Historical Museum, 420 West Market St. in Bluffton will be celebrating the “refreshing” of the museum as well as welcoming new board members.

Visitors will enter through the newly decorated foyer as well as be able to view new displays now in place. Refreshments also will be available. Thee is no admission fee.

From now through Oct. 27, the museum will be open every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.. And from June 5 through Aug. 28 every Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Other special days at the museum during the next few months will include:

May 19, 1 to 4 p.m.—A celebration of our WW II heroes with various veterans speaking about their experiences during the war

June 20, 1 to 4 p.m. with a program at 2 p.m. Barbara Elliott will present the history of William Wells.

July 14, 2 p.m., program to be presented by employees from Ouabache State Park.

Sept. 18-21—Street Fair Week with museum open from 2 to 5 p.m. daily.

Oct. 13, 7 p.m., fall meeting with program to be announced.

Dec. 1, 8, 15 22—Christmas in the Mansion with hours from 2 to 6 p.m. The museum also will be open on he Saturdays of Dec. 7, 14, 21 from 2 to 6 p.m.

Bluffton Dinner Theater April 26 & 27

Bluffton Muscial Entourage will present “A Night on Broadway” Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. The show will start at 7 p.m. Tickets for the dinner and the show are $15 for adults, $7 for children age 10 and younger. Tickets are $5 for the show only.

The dinner will include: chicken, potato, green beans, salad, dinner roll, dessert and a drink. There will be a child’s dinner offered that will include a corndog, potatoe, green beans, dessert and a drink.

Call Angi Ifer at 273-2487 to purchase a ticket for the dinner and/or show. When calling, please specify the number of adult and the number of children tickets needed as well as which night will be attended. Please leave a name and phone number when ordering. April 17 is the last day to purchase dinner and/or show tickets.

South Adams Senior Luncheon April 24

The South Adams Senior Luncheon will be held Wednesday, April 24 at noon. Cost is $6 per person.

Please call 260-589-8877 for your reservation no later than Monday, April 22 at noon. Toni Brewster will be playing the piano for entertainment. The menu will include: baked ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans, iced white cake, roll and butter, coffee and punch

Dunnemans to sing at Heritage Pointe April 25

Reg and Gretchen Dunneman will present a program of gospel music Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in the 2A Activity Room.

The couple is from Binghamton, New York.

For more information call 260-375-2201, ext. 252.

Photos at FW coffee shop

Michael Mettler, a photographer who has had his work on exhibit at the Balentine Gallery at the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre in Bluffton, now has some of his work on exhibit at the Old Crown Coffee Roasters Gallery, 3417 North Anthony Blvd. just south of Concordia High School in Fort Wayne.

The works feature Fort Wayne parks and other area nature locations as well as his new format with 3D sculpted work. Works shown in Bluffton exhibits, that were prize winners, featured 2D sculpted entries. The coffee shop is open seven days a week and Mettler’s exhibit will be viewable through April.

Mayor Ted Ellis to speak at Christian New Light April 21

Mayor Ted Ellis will be the guest speaker at Christian New Light Church Sunday, April 21 at 10 a.m. The public is welcome to attend the service.The church is located at 1011 W. Washington Street in Bluffton.

Bluffton Dinner Theater April 26 & 27

Bluffton Muscial Entourage will present “A Night on Broadway” Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. The show will start at 7 p.m. Tickets for the dinner and the show are $15 for adults, $7 for children age 10 and younger. Tickets are $5 for the show only.

The dinner will include: chicken, potato, green beans, salad, dinner roll, dessert and a drink. There will be a child’s dinner offered that will include a corndog, potatoe, green beans, dessert and a drink.

Call Angi Ifer at 273-2487 to purchase a ticket for the dinner and/or show. When calling, please specify the number of adult and the number of children tickets needed as well as which night will be attended. Please leave a name and phone number when ordering. April 17 is the last day to purchase dinner and/or show tickets.

Salamonie preschool to offer two classes April 24

Preschool-age children can attend Salamonie Preschool’s “Green and Growing” class on April 24.

The class will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and again from 12:30 to 2 p.m., at Salamonie Interpretive Center in Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area in Andrews.

Salamonie Preschool programs are designed to enhance the preschooler’s basic education. Activities include learning the alphabet, crafts, interaction with other children, and time outdoors, always with a nature-related theme.

 The cost per child is $2. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is appreciated. Register by calling 260-468-2127.

 Salamonie Lake is at 9214 West-Lost Bridge West, Andrews, 46702.

Montpelier Legion Auxilary collecting items for soldiers

Members of the Montpelier Legion Auxiliary will have a box at the Legion Post 156 for donated items to be dropped off for soldiers during the month of April. The items will be sent to soliders first part of May.

Items requested to be donated are as follows; Jerky, CRKT Dogfish knife, Clif Bars, Boot socks, HSGI WAS/WEE Shoulder strap pads, TAS blackout point sun glasses,  CAT M-4 Cleaning Tool, Dried tropical fruit mix, hard candies. Honey roasted nuts, beanie babies (they give out to the children), sun screen, pre packaged cookies or treats.  Items from Extreme outfitters would be great, t shirts, socks, and boots.

Please do not donate home made items as they are told to throw those away.  For more information call Renda Heyerly at 765-499-9792.  

Silent Harold Lloyd film at Embassy April 14

Fort Wayne’s Embassy Theatre is offering an afternoon of silent film on Sunday, April 14, at 2 p.m. when they will show Harold Lloyd’s “Safety Last” and the silent short film “Impossible Voyage.”

Both films will be accompanied by Steven Ball at the Grand Page Organ. 

A question and answer session will follow led by IPFW professor Steven Carr.

The Lloyd film features the famous scene of Lloyd hanging from a clock tower in this April 1923 release. Organist Ball is senior staff organist for the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, MI.

Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students, available at the door.

Join Ossian Psi Otes April 11

Ossian Psi Otes will be meeting in the newly remodeled Ossian Library on April 11 at 6:30 p.m. President Karen Gerbers and members hope this will make it more convenient for community members to attend. Present members need to bring a covered dish and a shoe to tell a short story. Volunteer hours need to be turned in.

The March meeting was held in the home of Carolyn Furey Johnson. Jeani Klaus was a co-host. She taught the members how to reuse T-shirts to make scarves. Her friend, Kim, helped to teach the class. It was our 67th anniversary party!

Those looking to support the fine arts, literature and speech in our community, should attend a meeting on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 at the Ossian Library. 

Swiss Village 5K Run/Walk & Senior 1 Mile Walk April 13

Swiss Village will be host a 5k Run/Walk and Senior One Mile Walk Saturday, April 13 at 9 a.m. Visit Swiss Village’s website at www.swissvillage.org for more details, registration materials, and course map. 

The first 100 registrations will receive a drawstring backpack. This race is part of the Adams County 5k Run/Walk Challenge. 

Unique awards will be awarded to the top three finishers per age group, gender, and overall female and male winners. The race will take place at the Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion located at 1201 Emmental Drive in Berne. 

Registration materials may also be picked up at the MuselemanWellness Pavilion Front Desk or Swiss Village Front Desk. Call 260-589-4496.

Sgt. Terry Hall presentation April 6 at St. Mark’s

Sgt. Terry Hall will present a program for all St. Mark’s United Methodist Church adult volunteers and the general public Saturday, April 6 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The program is free.

His program, entitled “Body Safety Program” was presented to students in the community earlier this year. It deals wil child abuse: indicators, myths, reporting, long-term effects and support for victims and their families.

For more information call the church at 260-724-7183.

Mexican art at FW Art Museum April 10

On Wednesday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m. the Fort Wayne Museum of Art will welcome Cesareo Moreno, Visual Arts Director and Chief Curator at the National Museum of Mexican Art to deliver a lecture on the museum’s current exhibit—El Caballo: The Horse in Mexican Folk Art.

The exhibit will feature ceramics, metalwork, paintings, paper art and sculpture.

Admission is $12 ($5 for museum members. Silver and gold members are invited to come at 5:30 p.m. to visit with museum director Charles Shepard.

On Thursday, April 11, the featured artist in the Paradigm Gallery from 5 to 7:30 p.m. will be ceramicist Joe Pelka. No admission charge to meet the artist and enjoy snacks.

Fundraiser for NMS band April 15 

Bluffton’s Pizza Hut will be the site for the Norwell Middle School’s band fundraiser on Monday, April 15, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

The 7th grade band received a Gold rating at the recent ISSMA band contest at Garrett High School and the 8th grade band received a Silver. Amy Hipsher directs the 7th grade band and Cory Kelley the 8th grade band.

St. John Lutheran Church garage sale April 18-20

St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock, will sponsor a Spring Rummage Sale at 12912 Franke Road in the gym. Dates and hours are: Thursday, April 18 from 5 to 8 p.m.; Friday, April 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, April 20 from 8 a.m. to noon.

A Bag and Bulk Sale will be held Saturday morning for $2 a bag or as much as you want for $5. Priced items are not included in the Bag or Bulk Sale.

For more information call 260-639-0370, 260-639-3885, 260-706-1151 or 260-749-1770.

Friends of the Shelter meeting April 8

The Friends of the Shelter, the organization that supports the Bluffton/Wells County Animal Shelter, will hold its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 8 in the council chambers on the second floor of City Hall. Topcis will include Annual Clean up Day, upcoming Garage Sale and shelter operations.

The meeting is open to the public. For more information call 273-1742.

Democrat breakfast April 6

Members of the Wells County Democrats will hold their monthly breakfast meeting Saturday, April 6 at Democrat Headquarters at 119 S. Johnson Sgtreet in Bluffton. Breakfast will start at 7:30 a.m. A short meeting wil begin at 8 a.m. Topics of discussion will be precinct committee people and upcoming fundraiser. The public is welcome to attend the meeting. For more information call 273-1742.

Craft vendors needed for  Oct. 26 bazaar

Craft vendors are needed for the Allen County 4-H Fairgrounds Craft Bazaar.  It will be held on Saturday Oct. 26, at the Allen County 4-H Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost for an 8 foot booth space with table will be $30.  For more information, contact Chad at 260-704-0765.