What's Up! Wells County

Waynedale in the Park Aug. 24

St. Mark Lutheran Church will have a booth at Waynedale in the Park Saturday, Aug. 24, beginning at 10 a.m. Pick up a flier, see pictures and speak with people about the church’s ministries. There will also be free food, a moon-walk, bingo, door prizes, possible pony rides and more. This is located in the town of Waynedale.

Singles and Separates Support Group begins Aug. 28

A support group will begin meeting Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. for anyone who is experiencing the loss of a loved one or have a spouse who is living in long-term care, or suffering from dementia or another illness. It will be held at the Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion at 1201 Emmental Drive in Berne. Chaplain Mike Wertenberger will head the group. Members of the support group will form friendships and bonds with others who are facing similar situations, and gain valuable resources to help rebuild their life. The support group will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month.

Non members and members of the Wellness Pavilion are welcome to attend this free support group. 

During the meeting Patty Schindler CDM, Assistant Food Service Director will present “Food For One or Two”.  For more information contact call 260-589-4496.

Huntington Library to host Princess Party Aug. 29

The Huntington City-Twp. Public Library is welcoming princesses ages three and up to a Princess Party at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Huntington Main Library at 255 West Park Drive, Huntington.  The event will consist of princess stories and princess activities. Some activities include making tiaras, face painting, and more!

Princesses can come in jeans and pearls or full regal attire. Princesses age 3-5 should come to enjoy the event, Princesses grades 6-12 are needed to help make tiaras, paint faces, etc…, and Princesses and Queens ages 19 + are needed to bring finger food and other snacks. 

Registration is required and space is limited; call the Children’s Desk at 356-2900 to register. 

A separate Princess Party will be held at the Markle Branch on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. Registration is underway. Call the Markle Branch at 758-3332 to register. 

Ossian Nazarene Church Garage Sale Sept. 13th & 14th

Members of the Ossian Nazarene Church will sponsor a garage sale Friday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 302 N. Metts Street.

All proceeds will go to Kids Club.

Zanesville Homespun Day events listed

Zanesville Homespun Day will be held Saturday, Aug. 31. A list of events is as follows:

Pankcake Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m.

Parade will be held at 10 a.m.

Booths will open at 10 a.m.

Lions barbeque chicken will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A petting zoo will be held at the park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be town-wide garage sales held throughout the day.

A pet contest will be held at 11 a.m. A bike rodeo will begin at noon. There will be free horse and wagon rides from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A car, arts and craft show will be held throughout the day. 

The IHS Exhibit “Auto Indiana” will be available for viewing from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A slow pitch, co-ed tourney will be held throughout the day.

For more information call 260-638-4327.

Fall explorations for seniors to begin on Sept. 23

Wells County seniors should be ready to explore the opportunities for learning being offered by the Bluffton Parks Department as they announce “Senior Exploration” for the fall of 2013. The five week program is designed for adults who are interested in continued learning and will be starting on Monday, Sept.. 23 and continue through Oct. 28, skipping Oct. 7. Classes will be held at the Boys and Girls Club, 1410 Wayne St. in Bluffton. There is a one-time fee of $12, due with registration, which is now open.

The mornings will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a Continental breakfast, sponsored in part by Bluffton Regional Medical Center, with announcements and name tag pick-up.

9 a.m. classes will include Games Galore and Wells County History. Arrangements also are being made to offer “How is it made?”

10 a.m. classes are: Counted Cross Stitch, Crochet and Healthy Living

11 a.m. classes are: Birds, Bugs & Blooms, iPad Apps for Everyday Use (must have own iPad with class to be at the library), Knitting and Book Club. (Book Club to study “From Russia With Love,” watch a movie, explore. The Book Club will study “From Russia With Live,” watch a movie, explore a little of 007’s history and future and spend time focusing on Sean Connery. A related book will be provided.)

More information available by calling (260) 824-6069 or e-mail to parks@ci.bluffton.in.us