What's Up! Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Wet Wacky Wednesday July 31

The pool will be open Wednesday, July 31 for an evening family swim from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is $1.50 per person over age five.  All youth must be accompanied by an adult. 

Free lunch Aug. 7 canceled

Southern Wells Community Church will be not be serving a  free lunche Aug. 7 at the corner of Main Street and Ind. 18 in Montpelier. For more information call Any questions, call 765-728-2154. 

NWTF Youth Shooting Event Aug. 11

The Three Rivers Chapter of the NWTF (National Wild Turkey Federation) will hold a free JAKES Take Aim youth shooting event Aug. 11 at the Izaak Walton League from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  All youth ages 12 to 17 are invited to participate. This event is geared for experienced and inexperienced shooters.

Event participants will be shooting trap and skeet. Shotguns and safety gear will be provided and lessons for inexperienced shooters will be given.  To register, call Andrew Niedermeyer at 260-484-6041. 

Alzheimer’s Support Group to meet Aug. 14 in Huntington

On the second Wednesday of the month beginning at 10:30 a.m., caregivers will meet for the Alzheimer’s Association’s support group. The next meeting will be held Aug. 14 at Parkview Hospital located at 2001 Stults Road in Huntington.

This Alzheimer’s Association support group meets monthly to provide caregivers with an opportunity to share their experiences and receive support from others coping with Alzheimer’s disease. During the meetings, caregivers are encouraged to share information, give and receive support, and exchange coping experiences and strategies. Meetings are open to the public and facilitated by a trained professional and/or family member.

There is no cost or commitment for caregivers to attend. For a full listing of all of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter’s support groups, please visit www.alz.org/indiana or call the Helpline at 800-272-3900.

Wells Farm Bureau Tool Shed Meeting Aug. 15

The Wells County Farm Bureau will hold their annual Legislative Tool Shed Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. at the home of Mike and Sheri Fiechter at 6630-E 700-N, Ossian. 

Many elected officials will be there to answers questions.

Hunter Education Course Aug. 17 and 18

A free Hunter Education course will be offered Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Ossian Conservation Club.

Instructors will be be ICO Andrew Harmon, Darrell Reynolds, Mike and Jodi Pinkerton, Rich Falk and Tracy Myers.

To register go to: www.inhea.com or www.register-ed.com/programs/indiana. For more information call 260-824-0692. Those under age 16 must be accompaned by a guardian. Attendance all all classes is required for certification.

Farm Bureau annual meeting Aug. 19

The Wells County Farm Bureau will hold their annual meeting Monday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Wells County 4-H Community Building in Bluffton. 

Pick up tickets at the Farm Bureau office to reserve a seat.

Lions Club Car Show Aug. 31

The Lions Club Car Show will be held Aug. 31 at Zanesville United Methodist Church during Zanesville Homespun Day.

Registration will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Cost is $8 for pre-registration or $10 the day of the show. Awards will be presented at 2 p.m.

For more information call 260-638-4327 or 260-479-8235.

What's Up! Monday, July 29, 2013

Wet Wacky Wednesday July 31

The pool will be open Wednesday, July 31 for an evening family swim from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is $1.50 per person over age five. 

All youth must be accompanied by an adult. 

Senior Citizen Dinner at Ossian Aug. 1

New Hope Lutheran Church, located at the south edge of Ossian, will host its quarterly Senior Citizens Dinner for anyone age 55 or older Thursday, Aug. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Ed Higgins will entertain with a sing-a-long. Naturalist Jody Heaston will talk about the “Value and Importance of Spiders.”

A free will offering dinner will be served by the ladies of New Hope.

Reserve a spot by calling 260-622-7954 by Tuesday, July 30.

Summer Party at FWMA on Aug. 2

On Friday, Aug. 2, the Fort Wayne Museum of Art will be holding a Celebration of Summer Party from 6 to 9 p.m. at the museum.

Featured will be the Sounds of Juke Joint Five and treats by Club Soda with a cash bar. On exhibit will be the Summer of Glass. 

Admission is $10 ($5 for museum members). no reservations needed.

Birthday event at Limberlost site Aug. 2

A 150th Birthday Celebration for author, naturalist, photographer and movie producer Gene Stratton-Porter will be held at the Geneva Limberlost State Historic Site on Friday, Aug. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m.

The event titled “Geneva’s Geneva” will feature food and fun with guests welcome to come in time period clothing.

Limberlost Manager Randy Lehman explains that the evening will include period music, the sampling of Indiana wines as well as parlor games popular during the late Victorian era. A special birthday cake and refreshments typical of the era will be served with recipes coming from a 1906 cookbook.

Tickets are $15 and guests must be 21 or older to attend. To arrange for tickets call 260-368-7428. For more information go to rlehman@indianamuseum.org

(Gene Stratton-Porter’s full name was Geneva. In 1888, Geneva, her husband Charles and infant daughter Jeannette, moved from Decatur to Geneva where Charles owned a drug store. They lived there for 25 years from 1888 to 1913.

Trade Days and Flea Market in Willshire Aug. 2-4

The Willshire Sportsman’s Club will sponsor their annual Trade Days and Flea Market Aug. 2, 3, 4. at the club grounds which are located 1.5 miles east of Willshire, Ohio on State Road 81 from 8 a.m. until dusk.

All kinds of hunting and fishing items will be available. There will be crafts and all kinds of flea market items as well. A gunsmith will also be on site. A food stand will be serving breakfast and sandwiches.

For more information contact: Ronald Schumm at 419-495-2730 or Ronald Mihm at 419-495-2404 or emailrdmihm@frontier.com

Bluffton Triathlon Aug. 3

Registration is now open for Bluffton’s first Triathlon to be held Saturday, Aug. 3 starting at 8 a.m. at the Wells Community Pool.

The race will include a 400-m Pool Swim, 10 mile bike ride and a 5k Run.  

Register online at: http://www.active.com/triathlon/bluffton-in/triathlon-event---bluffton-triathlon-2013 or download a registration form from the city website at: http://www.ci.bluffton.in.us/documents/2013TriathlonRegistrationForm_000.pdf400.

Trinity fall concert series begins Aug. 9

Season tickets are now are available for the 2013 Fall Concert series sponsored by WBCL and Trinity Communications. All concerts are presented at the First Assembly of God in Fort Wayne except for the first  concert on Aug. 9.

Hillsong Live—Friday, Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m., Allen County Memorial Coliseum Question and answer with group from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Jeremy Camp & Band—Saturday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.

Matthew West with Sidewalk Prophets and Jason Castro—Friday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.

Veggie Tales —Saturday, Nov. 2, 1 p.m.

Ken Davis Comedy—Saturday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.

Annie Moses Band Christmas—Friday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Season tickets are $80 and may be arranged for by calling 260-484-1029. 

More information at TrinityCommunications.org

Blues rock concert at FW’s Philmore Aug. 9

Maurice John Vaughn will present a blues rock concert at The Philmore, 2441 Broadway in Fort Wayne on Friday, Aug. 9.

Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. with the live show to begin at 9 p.m. Admission is $20. 

More information at philmoreonbroadway.com or call 260-745-1000.

Gala birthday celebration fundraiser Aug. 9

In celebration of Indiana author Gene Stratton-Porter’s birthday a Gala 150th Birthday Celebration is being planned for Friday, Aug. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne.

VIP tickets for the Gala are $75 per person with $10 tickets also available to view a film made from one of her books. For more information call 260-854-3790. 

More information on the state historic sites at Rome City and Geneva at www.GeneStratton-Porter.com

The City of Ember movie to be shown Aug. 9 in Markle

Huntington Twp. Public Library in Markle at 197 E. Morse Street, will show The City of Ember Aug. 9 at 4:30 p.m. The movie is a science fiction and fantasy film based on the young adult novel by Jeanne DuPrau. Those attending can bring their own snack or beverage, and a bean bag chair or other comfortable seating. Registration is requested but not required. Call 758-3332 to reserve a place.  Children ages eight and younger must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling to attend.  This film is rated PG for mild peril and some thematic elements.

Wheels of Yesteryear Open Car and Truck Show Aug. 9-11

The annual Wheels of Yesteryear will be held Aug. 9-11 at the Wells County 4-H Park. The event will feature Oliver Tractors and related farm equipment. A Michindoh Truck and Tractor Pull will be held Saturday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. There will also be a toy show throughout the weekend. On Sunday, Aug. 11 there will be a car show held. Registration will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Awards will be presented at 3 p.m. For more information call Mary Osborn at 260-413-1814, Dorrance Stinson at 260-466-1157, Chad Captain at 260-417-6488. or log onto: www.wheelsofyesteryear.com.

What's Up! Thursday, July 25, 2013

Senior Citizens Dinner at Ossian Aug. 1

New Hope Lutheran Church, located at the south edge of Ossian, will host its quarterly Senior Citizens Dinner for anyone age 55 or older Thursday, Aug. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Ed Higgins will entertain with a sing-a-long. Naturalist Jody Heaston will talk about the “Value and Importance of Spiders.” A free will offering dinner will be served by the ladies of New Hope. Reserve a spot by calling 260-622-7954 by Tuesday, July 30.

Summer Party at FWMA on Aug. 2

On Friday, Aug. 2, the Fort Wayne Museum of Art will be holding a Celebration of Summer Party from 6 to 9 p.m. at the museum. Featured will be the Sounds of Juke Joint Five and treats by Club Soda with a cash bar. On exhibit will be the Summer of Glass.  

Admission is $10 ($5 for museum members). no reservations needed.

What's Up! Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Free movies at Kehoe July 26

The Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a Free Family Movie Night at Kehoe Park every Friday night through Aug. 9 at dusk (8:45 p.m,) Those attending should bring their own lawn chair, blankets, bug spray and snacks. The movies are fully funded by the Wells County Foundation. Free popcorn will be provided from All Things Power. Movie dates and movie titles are as follows:

July 26: Wreck it Ralph

For more information call 824-6069.

Kehoe Concerts continue

The Parks and Recreation has announced the dates and artists for this summer’s  Kehoe Concerts. All concerts will begin at 7 p.m. The rain site for all concerts will be the Bluffton High School Cafetorium.

July 28: Todd Harrold Band (jazz & blues)

Aug. 4: Spike and the Bulldogs (oldies)

Aug. 11: Cook and Belle (variety)

Aug. 18: Summit City Chorus (barbershop)

Aug. 25: Minister’s Quartet (gospel).

For more information call 824-6069. (7/2)

Northern Gospel Singing Convention Aug. 1

Alan Godsey and The Northmen will present the 14th annual Northern Gospel Singing Convention at Sunnycrest Baptist Family Life Center at 2172 W. Chapel Pike in Marion Aug. 1-3.

Over 40 Christian music artists from across the country will be on hand Thursday, Aug. 1, at 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2, at 1 and 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 3, at 1 and 5 p.m.

For more information call Alan Godsey at 260-348-5164.

Bluffton Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays

The Farmer’s Market is open at the Dutch Mill Plaza (Main Street at the bridge) on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.

Current features include baked goods, fresh roasted coffee, green beans, red beets, potatoes, kohlrabi, blueberries and black raspberries, creative cards, wood ornaments, puzzles, and more. (Pd. Advt.)

Wet Wacky Wednesday July 24

The pool will be open Wednesday, July 24, for an evening family swim from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is $1.50 per person over age five. 

All youth must be accompanied by an adult. 

Donations being accepted for James Holly

James “Jim Bob” Holly is suffering from throat cancer. Anyone wishing to make a monetary donation to the family to help with expenses may do so by taking it to Professional Federal Credit Union at 1331 Baker Place in Bluffton.

Jim Bob, age 51, has played in numerous bands over the years. He and his wife Michelle live on Westfield Drive in Bluffton.

Friday night concerts at FW’s botanical gardens

This will be the eighth year for the Fort Wayne Botanical Conservatory to sponsor a Friday evening concert series on the Terrace Garden.

July 26—Roots Rocks Society with reggae opening group of TRIAAC Jenbe Ensemble

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the opening group starting at 8:30 p.m. Those attending should bring their own chairs and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is $6 for those 13 and older and free to those 12 and under.

Quilt show at Berne high school July 25-27

A Quilt Show and Merchants Mall will be held at Berne’s Spith Adams School Cafeteria from July 25-27, as part of Berne Swiss Days. Hours on Thursday will be from 6 to 8 p.m.; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturay. There is a $3 admission charge.

Berne Swiss days parade on July 27

The Berne Swiss Days parade will be held on Saturday, July 27, at 6 p.m. in downtown Berne.

Parade Marshals are the Nick Taylor Family. Following the parade the Hank Haller Ensemble will entertain beginning at 7 p.m. and the Tower JAM-Fest at the Muensterberg Plaza & Clock Tower will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Zoo’s Educator Appreciation Night July 31

Area educators and homeschool parents are invited to an evening of education, exploring and fun as the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo holds the annual Educator Appreciation Night on Wednesday, July 31, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Participants will enjoy behind-the-scenes tours, mini-workshops and special activities as they learn about zoo animals and the many school programs offered by the zoo. 

Teachers can receive three Professional Growth Plan (PGP) points. Admission is free with a pre-registration.

To register e-mail name, grade level, county and school to education@kidszoo.org or call 260-427-6808.

Participants are asked to be considerate of other attendees and not bring children to the event.

What's Up! Thursday, July 18, 2013

Creativity show at FW’s St. Francis

Ventures in Creativity:—the Fort Wayne Artists Guild Show is now on view at the Weatherhead Gallery at the University of Saint Francis.

The exhibit was judged by Vianna Szabo, an accomplished portrait and plein-air painter. The exhibit will be viewable through Aug. 16. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Gallery is located just off of Leesburg Rd.

Pulse Opera House Fish Fry July 19

Pulse Opera House will sponsor a Fish Fry Friday, July 19, from 4-7 p.m. at The Knight-Bergman Center in Warren. The fish will be prepared by Dan’s Fish Fry.

The menu will include fish, tenderloin, green beans, applesauce, bread and dessert.

Pre-sale tickets are $8 for ages 12 and up, $5 for ages 6-11 and free for those age five and younger. Tickets at the door are $9 for adults 12 and up and $6 for 6-11 year olds. Call Deanna Albertson at 260-224-3013.

Vintage Motorbike Club National Meet July 20-24

The vintage Motorbike Club will hold its 41st national meet July 20-24 at the Jay County Fairgrounds in Portland. This annual event is the largest meet of its kind in the nation featuring Vintage Cushman Motorbikes. 

An all-day pass at the gate is $5. This event will feature several variety of older bikes and scooters, show bikes and a swap meet, parts, treasures, junk, food and fun for all.  

Visitors to the Vintage Bike Show are encouraged to look, buy, sell or trade.  

For more information contact Darren Chaffin at 419-642-3145 or djchafin@watchtv.net. More information is also on the web-site at www.vintagemotorbikeclub.org.

James Dean Ride July 21

The James Dean Ride will be held Sunday, July 21. Sign in will be at 8 a.m. at at the truck stop in Warren at I-69 and State Road 5. Ride will begin at 9:30 a.m.

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

Bluegrass Jam at Limberlost July 21

A Bluegrass Jam will be held at Limberlost Historic Site Sunday, June 21 from 2 to 4 p.m.Musicians can show off their talents and entertain others. Those attending should bring a lawn chair. The event is free. For more information call 260-368-7428.

Enter quilts in Swiss Days Show July 24

The Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild Quilt Show will be held during the annual Berne Swiss Days festival July 25-27. The quilt show will be held at the South Adams School cafeteria at 1000 W. Parkway Street in Berne.

The Swiss Stitchers challenge this year is “Earth, Wind and Fire.” The entered wall hanging must be no larger that 50”x50” and no smaller than 40”x40”

For more information call Susan Lesh at 580-8425 or email: sneedlemagic@gmail.com.

All entries, except past winners, are eligible for Viewer’s Choice prizes of $50, $30 or $20.

Show hours will be Thursday, July 25 from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is $1 per person. Children age 12 and younger are free.

For more information call Kathy Diveley at 260-525-0303 or email her at kdiveley@comcast.net or Gail Kuhn at 260-589-2845 or email her at gailk@onlyinternet.net.Quilts do not need to be pre-registered.

Free lunch offered July 24

Southern Wells Community Church will be serve free lunches (no donations) at the corner of Main Street and Ind. 18 in Montpelier and also at the intersection in Keystone. from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10.

Available will be sandwiches, chips, drinks, etc. Any questions, call 765-728-2154.

What's Up! Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Cardboard Boat Race July 20

The annual Cardboard Boat Race has been scheduled for July 20. Those participating need to build a boat that two people can ride in down the length of the pool (50 meters).  Call 824-6069 to register and to obtain the rules.

Pastor Dewey Miller Benefit Ride July 20

A benefit will be held for Pastor Dewey Miller Saturday, July 20 at Montpelier Church of the Nazarene at 440 N. Standard Blvd. in Montpelier.

Proceeds will go to Pastor Miller and his family to cover medical expenses incurred during a long hospital stay.

A Child Friendly Benefit Ride will begin with registration at 11 a.m. (includes meal). Bikes will leave at noon. The last stop will be Brandt’s Harley Shop. Bikes will return to the church for food, fun, games and an auction.

The bake sale will start at noon. The meal will begin at 2:30 p.m. The auction will commence at 4:30 p.m.

The meal will include hamburger, hot dog, sides and desserts. A free will donation will be accepted for the meal.

Donations for the auction can be dropped off that day between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

For more information text Rita (Sharpe) Bennett at 765-499-0831.

Hollowblock Monster Car Show cancelled for July 20

The Hollowblock Monster Car Show planned for Saturday July 20 has been cancelled due to health issues of the promoter and not enough volunteers for the event. 

Anyone who would like to participate next year can call Duane at 260-729-3500.

Liberty Center VBS July 21-25

Liberty Center Community VBS will be held Sunday, July 21 through Thursday, July 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each evening.

For registration or more information call Angie at 260-824-2590 or email her at: duncans4@att.net.

Bluffton Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays

The Farmer’s Market is open at the Dutch Mill Plaza (Main Street at the bridge) on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.

Current features include: baked goods, fresh roasted coffee, green beans, sweet corn, red beets, potatoes, kohlrabi, herbs, creative cards, wood ornaments, puzzles and more. (Pd. Advt. )

National Youth Conference in Marion July 16-21

The Momentum Youth Conference will be held July 16-21 at campus of Indiana Wesleyan in Marion. 

Momentum, a faith based conference for high school students will send attendees into the community Wednesday through Saturday of the conference to aid in many service projects, work projects, social services, and manual labor. 

During the week, nationally known speakers will challenge the students to action, specifically for when they return home. 

To learn about more about Momentum visit their website at buildmomentum.org.

Norwell Band Boosters Fundraiser July 19

The Norwell Band Boosters will sponsor a fundraiser Friday, July 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Zestos in Bluffton. 

Those attending can enjoy ice cream while you listening  to the Norwell drumline!!!

Proceeds will go to purchase new drums.

Today’s Weather Picture by Kanyon Pritchard Ossian Elementary School

What's Up! Monday, July 15, 2013

Native Reptiles and Amphibians July 16 at Huntington

The Huntington City-Twp. Public Library and the Mississinewa Lake Corps of Engineers encourage kids in grades one through six to join park ranger Maggie Kubina at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 16 at the main library for an introduction to the common amphibians and reptiles found in Indiana.

Those attending will learn about their life cycles, habitats, and how human impact on the environment are threatening their survival. There will be a special appearance by Salvadora the Salamander.  This program is free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated, but not required. Call 356-2900 to sign up for this event. The HCTPL Main Library is located at 255 West Park Drive, Huntington.

Get Checking begin July 17

The Purdue Cooperative Extension Service in Allen County continues to host the -Get Checking Workshops for the Bank On Fort Wayne initiative. This workshop is for clients and families who have never had checking or savings accounts at a bank or credit union, mismanaged accounts at banks and credits unions so those accounts are now closed without committing fraud, or have accounts, but continue to still use predatory lenders.

Workshop dates are July 17, 1-5 p.m.; Aug. 5, 5:50-9:30 p.m.; Sept. 11, 5:30-9:30  p.m.; Oct. 21, 1-5 p.m.; Nov. 12, 5:30-9:30 p.m., and Dec. 12, 1-5 p.m. 

Workshop topics include an introduction to the program as well as Choosing an Account Right for You; Managing Your Account; Keys to Successful Money Management and Credit. 

All workshops will be held at the Allen County Extension Office and are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. 

At the completion of the workshop, the participants will receive a certificate that will allow them to open an account at a participating bank or credit union. A $50 incentive is available for opening an account, if qualified.

For further information, to register or to receive a registration form you may contact Vickie Hadley at the Allen County Extension Service, at 260-481-6826 orhadleyv@purdue.edu or visit the home and money page on the website atwww.extension.purdue.edu/allen or visit the office at 4001 Crescent Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN on the IPFW campus.

Cherry Pie to be Auctioned July 18

A homemade cherry pie made, donated by Helen Witte of Jefferson Twp., will be auctioned at the 4-H Livestock Auction on July 18.  Proceeds will go to the Wells County 4-H Foundation for the fund to build new rest rooms at the 4-H Park. 

The Auction will begin at 3:30 p.m. The sale order will be: Beef, Dairy, Dairy Beef, Sheep, Dairy Feeder, Goat,  4-H Foundation, Poultry, Swine, and Rabbit.

Engraved Silver Coin to be Auctioned 

July 18

A silver coin engraved with “2013 Wells County 4-H” will be sold at the 4-H Livestock Auction on July 18.  The coin was donated by Mr. And Mrs. Rolland Meyers. Proceeds will go to the Wells County 4-H Foundation for the fund to build new rest rooms at the 4-H Park.  The Auction will begin at 3:30 p.m. The sale order will be:  Beef, Dairy, Dairy Beef, Sheep, Dairy Feeder, Goat, 4-H Foundation, Poultry, Swine, and Rabbit.

Garry “Crusty”  Crosbie Cancer Benefit July 20

A Cancer Benefit will be held for Garry “Crusty” Crosbie July 20 from 6 p.m. to midnight at Dee Dobson and Mike Hall’s Pickle Lounge and Northside Lanes at 1776 Independence Pkwy. in Hartford City.

Garry has Stage 4 lung and liver cancer. All proceeds will go to help the family pay for his medical bills and other expenses.

There will be a bowling tournament, a 50/50 raffle, bake sale, silent auction and more. For more information call Barry at 260-824-4399.

What's Up! Thursday, July 11, 2013

Theater Thursdays to start July 18

Bluffton Regional Medical Center, the Wells County Public Library and the Bluffton Parks Department are working together to offer a new program called Theater Thursdays. It will be held the third Thursday of every month at the Main Library for a movie, snacks and a chance to win a variety of door prizes. This FREE event starts at 10 a.m.

 The first movie on July 18 is an American epic historical drama film directed and produced by Steven Spielberg, starring Daniel Day-Lewis as our 16th President. For more information call 824-6069.

Glass blowing exhibit at FWMA tonight

On Thursday, July 11, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Eran Park will be demonstrating the art of glass blowing in the Paradigm Gallery at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.

There is no admission charge and a cash bar and light refreshments will be available.

Ventures in Creative Arts Exhibit July 13-Aug. 16

The Fort Wayne Artists Guild and the University of Saint Francis School of Creative Arts will present the 36th Annual Ventures in Creativite from July 13 through Aug. 16 at the Weatherhead Gallery located on the Saint Francis campus in Fort Wayne.

A reception for the artists and public will be held at the Weatherhead Gallery in the Mimi and Ian Rolland Art and Visual Communication Center on the Saint Francis campus on Saturday, July 13 from 6- 9 p.m. Awards will be given at 7 p.m. Normal gallery hours for Ventures in Creativity are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vivianna Szabo, judge for this show, is a nationally recognized artist who has won awards in many juried competitions. For further information about the show visit fortwayneartistsguild.org.

The Handmade Summer Market July 13

The public is invited to beat the heat during the Three Rivers Festival by attending the Handmade Summer Market at Artlink Gallery, 300 E. Main, on Saturday, July 13th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Handmade Summer Market, presented by local artisans Foxy Ladies Art Posse, will feature many unique, locally made arts and crafts. The market will be open rain or shine. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted.

For more informaiton call Deb Washler at 260-424-7195 or deb@artlinkfw.com.

Saturday Night at The Village July 13

Swiss Village will sponsor Saturday Night at the Village July 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. with free entertainment will be provided by southern gospel group  The Master’s Own.

The event is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend.  For more information about Saturday Night at the Village call 260-589-3173 or visit www.swissvillage.org. 

Montpelier Noodle dinner July 14

Members of the Montpelier Lions Club will sponsor a Noodle Dinner Sunday, July 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The meal will include chicken or beef and noodles with all the trimmings. Eat in or carry out. A freewill donation will be accepted.

The club is located at the corner of High and Jefferson Streets in Montpelier.

Musical Entourage Fundraiser July 15

Members of the Bluffton High School Musical Entourage will sponsor a Pizza Hut fundraiser Monday, July 15 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

The choir will earn $1 per buffet sold plus tips and donations.

Muncie children’s museum events

Two summer programs for children are being announced for June and July at the Muncie Children’s Museum, 515 South High St.

From July 15-19, the museum will host Sid the Science Kid Summer Camp from 8:30 a.m. to noon with registration to begin at 8 a.m. The five day camp will include chances to investigate using different “science tools,” making observations and record data with Sid the Science Kid and conclude with Science Adventure Day. Registration is $70 ($60 for museum members). 

More information at 765-286-1660, ext. 213 or at www.munciemuseum.com

Regular museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is $6 per person ages 1 to 100.

Wellness Pavilion Pool Tournament July 12

The Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion will host a free pool tournament for any senior 55 and older on Friday, July 12 at 9 a.m. at the Wellness Pavilion.  Snacks will be provided and prizes will be awarded. 

Members and Non-Members are welcome to attend this event. Sign up by noon, Thursday, July 11 at the Wellness Pavilion Front Desk or call 260-589-4496. 

For more information 260-589-4496 or visit www.swissvillage.org.

The Handmade Summer Market 

July 13

The public is invited to beat the heat during the Three Rivers Festival by attending the Handmade Summer Market at Artlink Gallery, 300 E. Main, on Saturday, July 13th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

The Handmade Summer Market, presented by local artisans Foxy Ladies Art Posse, will feature many unique, locally made arts and crafts. 

The market will be open rain or shine. Admission is free. 

Donations will be accepted.

For more informaiton call Deb Washler at 260-424-7195 or deb@artlinkfw.com.

Bill Dunn to celebrate 90th birthday July 14

A 90th birthday celebration will be held for Bill Dunn Sunday, July 14 at 6 p.m. at Ossian Church of the Nazarene.

Members of the Allen County Christian Fellowship from Grabill will sing during the event. 

Wells County Chamber Chicken BBQ July 15

 Wells County Chamber Chicken BBQ dinner will be held Monday, July 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wells County 4-H Park.  

Chicken only will be available at Dutch Mill Plaza from 4 to 6 p.m. as well.  For more information call 824-0510.

What's Up! Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Bluffton Farmer’s Market held on Wednesdays & Saturdays

The Farmer’s Market is open at the Dutch Mill Plaza (Main Street at the bridge) on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.

Current features include baked goods, fresh roasted coffee, red beets, potatoes, kohlrabi, herbs, creative cards, wood ornaments, puzzles, and more. (Pd. Advt. 7/9)

Free lunch offered July 10

Southern Wells Community Church will be serve free lunches (no donations) at the corner of Main Street and Ind. 18 in Montpelier and also at the intersection in Keystone. from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the following dates: July 24 and  Aug. 7. 

Available will be sandwiches, chips, drinks, etc. Any questions, call 765-728-2154.  

Wet Wacky Wednesday July 10

The pool will be open Wednesday, July 10 for an evening family swim from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is $1.50 per person over age five. 

All youth must be accompanied by an adult. 

Future dates include: July 17, 24 and Aug 7.

Summer Striders begins July 10

Summer Striders Two will be held on Wednesday nights from July 10 through Aug. 28 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.  (First session will meet on the 2nd floor of City Hall).

This eight-week program is tailored to help people meet their goals, whether it’s going from being a couch potato to walking regularly, or increasing from three miles to six, or going from a 20 minute mile to a 15 minute mile. This program is geared to help motivate people to achieve their walking goals while increasing their knowledge of nutrition, injury prevention, shoe selection, training strategies, and so much more. 

The program is directed by a trained wellness coach and licensed health and physical educator. Registration is required for this program, which fills up quickly. Reserve a space by contacting the Parks Department  at: parks@ci.bluffton.in.us  or 824-6069. 

Cost is $10 due the first night. Children under 10 are free. Maximum family price is $20. Program participants must be healthy enough to participate in moderate physical activity. Please bring a filled water bottle with each time.

What's Up! Monday, July 8, 2013

Open Mic Night & Coffeehouse Experience July 9

Huntington City-Twp. Public Library encourages teens in grades six through 12 to get vocal  and show off their talents at the Library’s Open Mic Night and Coffeehouse Experience Tuesday, July 9 at the Main Library.  Teens may read a poem, sing a song, play an instrument, tell a joke, act out a skit, or display one of their many talents.  (Everything must be in good taste.) Performers need to stop by the Library and have their material approved by July 1. 

Registration is appreciated by calling 260-356-2900. The Main Library is located at 255 West Park Drive, Huntington.

Home Educators Orientation July 9

The Huntington Area Home Educators (HAHE) will offer a Home School Orientation for anyone who is interested in home education, at the Huntington City-Twp. Public Library, 255 W. Park Drive, on Tuesday, July 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

This meeting will give information on how to begin homeschooling, curriculum, current homeschool laws, and more.   Call Emily Albright at 356-3491 or albright@onlyinternet.net.

Pottery Program  July 10

The Wells County Public Library will be holding a pottery program on Wednesday, July 10 from 6-7:30 p.m.  Local art teacher Vicki VanMatre will give a demonstration on creating hand-built pottery, using both the press-mold and coil techniques and a variety of decorating ideas.

Participants will get a chance to glaze and decorate a bowl that Vicki created, which will then be fired in a kiln and can be picked up about a week after the class.

This program is open to all area residents that are adults or teens. There is a $15 cost for materials (if you want to decorate a bowl) or come for the demo only for free. 

Registration is required. Sign up at the library, call 260-824-1612, or online at www.wellscolibrary.org. The registration fee can be handed in any time before the class at the Main Library.

What's Up! Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Steve McClung Exhibit at Arts Place Blackford County Arts Center July 5

The first artist to exhibit in a solo show at the Arts Place Blackford County Arts Center is Steve McClung of Portland.  Twenthy Shades of McClung can currently be seen at the Arts Place Blackford County Arts Center located at 107 W. Washington Street in Hartford City until July 5. The hours are 3-7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. McClung is known for his oil painting and watercolor.  More information about this exhibit and future exhibitions can be found on the Arts Place website at www.artsland.org, calling 260-726-4809 or visiting the Arts Place Portland Center.

Kehoe Concerts begin July 7

The Parks and Recreation has announced the dates and artists for this summer’s  Kehoe Concerts. All concerts will begin at 7 p.m. The rain site for all concerts will be the Bluffton High School Cafetorium.

July 7: Indiana National Guard Band (patriotic)

July 21: Claghorn Brothers Band (classic rock 60’s-80’s)

July 28: Todd Harrold Band (jazz & blues)

Aug. 4: Spike and the Bulldogs (oldies)

For more information call 824-6069.

Blackford County 4-H Parade July 8

The Blackford County 4-H and Open Fair Parade will be held Monday, July 8 in Hartford City.

Anyone interested in participating in the parade can do so by stopping by 119 N. High Street in Hartford City or by calling the Purdue Extension Office at 765-348-3213. Deadline for entries is June 28, 2013.

Friends of Shelter to meet July 8

Members of 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, July 8 in the council chambers on the second floor of City Hall.

Topics will include upcoming Dog Wash on Aug. 3, Street Fair preparations and shelter operations.

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

What's Up! Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Bluffton Farmer’s Market on  Wednesdays and Saturdays

The Farmer’s Market is open at the Dutch Mill Plaza (Main Street at the bridge) on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Current features include: bedding and garden plants, fresh baked foods and frozen meats, hand crafted and woodworking products and more. (Pd. Advt.)

Busy July ahead for the History Center

Summer will be in full swing at the History Center with its participation in the Three Rivers Festival, Miami Indian Heritage Days and the Barr Street Market.

Three Rivers and Northern Indiana Train (T.R.A.I.N.) model railroading exhibit will be back for another year from July 15 to July 20 with an HO scale, fully operational freight yard run by the T.R.A.I.N. model railroad club. Regular museum admission applies for the event.

During the Barr Street Market, the public can tour The History Center at no charge during the market hours every Saturday rain or shine through mid-September from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. An old-fashioned photo booth will be available on July 6 for photos.

On Monday, July 15, the History Center and ARCH will lead a tour of Fort Wayne’s historical Lindenwood Cemetery. The tour runs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is free to the public.

 July 16-18 is the annual Follow the Pipes self-guided tour of area churches and their pipe organs. Several churches will be featured each day with music, a brief history of those churches, as well as a concert at the Embassy Theater featuring their pipe organ “Miss Page”. For more information, call the History Center at 260-426-2882 or view the center’s web site at: www.fwhistorycenter.com. 

Blackford County 4-H Parade July 8

The Blackford County 4-H and Open Fair Parade will be held Monday, July 8 in Hartford City.

Anyone interested in participating in the parade can do so by stopping by 119 N. High Street in Hartford City or by calling the Purdue Extension Office at 765-348-3213. Deadline for entries is June 28, 2013.

What's Up! Monday, July 13, 2013

Wet Wacky Wednesday July 3

The pool will be open Wednesday, July 3 for an evening family swim from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is $1.50 per person over age five. 

All youth must be accompanied by an adult. 

Future dates include: July 10,17, 24 and Aug 7. 

Concessions & Bake Sale at city’s 4th celebration

Concessions at the city’s 4th of July celebration will be available from C & E Concessions and  Fat John’s Hot Dogs (John Dobson)  

Also available for purchase will be baked goods as arranged for by Carley Marcum, who is working toward a Gold Award for Girl Scouts (the equivalent of Boy Scout’s Eagle rank).

The bake sale will help raise money for her project of installing a flag pole and memory plaza at Fairview Cemetery to honor all of the veterans buried there. (At present no such memorial is featured at the cemetery.) Her fundraising goal is $4,000.

C & E Concessions will offer ice cream and apple dumplings while Fat John’s will offer hot dogs, nachos, sausage,  beverages (pop and water) and popcorn.

Pokemon event in Indy July 5-7

During the week of July 5-7 the 2013 Pokemon U.S. National Championships will be held in Indianapolis at the Convention Center. 

The event is free to the public to participant in contests. To learn more about the event check out www.pokemon.com/play The event will begin on Friday, July 5, at 9 a.m. with the championship to begin on Saturday, July 6, at 9 a.m.