What's Up! Monday, Sept. 30, 2013

Markle Library sponsors sponsors Paws-to-Read 

program 

 The Paws-to-Read program is being offered by the Markle Branch of the Huntington City-Twp. Public Library to children between the ages of 6–12. Sessions will take place on Saturdays during the months of October and November at 197 E. Morse St., Markle.  

Those interested can call the Markle Branch at 260-758-3332, for more information or to reserve a session for their child. There is no charge for this program.

IPFW’s Omnibus lectures Oct. 23

Two nationally recognized speakers will be brought to IPFW this season in a shortened series due to escalating prices charged by speakers.

The schedule will include:

Wednesday, Oct. 23—Jeannette Walls, best-selling author of “The Glass Castle: Demon Hunting and Other Life Lessons.”

Tuesday Nov. 12—Jim Clifton, CEO of Gallup Inc. and author of “The Coming Jobs War.”

The Omnibus series is sponsored by the English Bonter Mitchell Foundation and the Dr. Louis and Ann B. Schneider Foundation. All tickets are free.

Tickets for the program will be available three weeks before each event and may be obtained from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Larson Box Office in the Gates Athletic Center. Campus parking is free.

Exhibits at FW’s U of St. Francis till Nov. 8

Artist Tom Keesee will have an exhibit titled “The Untouched Landscape” at the Lupke Gallery at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne from Sept. 28 to Nov. 8.

An opening reception will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. Regular gallery hours for the Lupke Gallery located at the North Campus at 2702 Spring St., FW are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday,

Keesee and Dr. Esperanca Camara will present a lecture on techniques and historical context of plein-air painting  on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the North Campus Auditorium 2702 Spring St., FW.

Brown County puppet events in October

For those heading to Brown County this fall a visit to the Melchior Marionette Theatre in downtown Nashville just might be a fun thing to do in addition to leaf watching and shopping. The group is celebrating the 39th year of being headquartered in downtown Nashville. This fall’s production is titled “The slightly Haunted Puppet Theatre” and will run through Oct. 27.  There are 1 and 3 p.m. performances on the Saturday and Sundays of Oct. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. Friday performances at 1 and 3 p.m. will be offered on Oct. 11, 18, 25 and on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Admission is $ and free to those age 2 and younger. Shows are 20 minutes in length and pop corn is free. No reservations needed but groups of 10 or more should call ahead to 800-849-4853.

ADM and Cub Scout Pack 3149 to collect food Oct. 16

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) and Cub Scout Pack 3149 will work together Wednesday, Oct. 16 to accept and collect non-perishable food items from the public for World Food Day. The ADM truck will be located at the WalMart parking lot in Bluffton. It will be weighed both before and after so that to communicate exact weight collected and donated.  For more than a century, the people of ADM have transformed crops into products that serve vital needs. Today, 30,000 ADM employees around the globe convert oilseeds, corn, wheat and cocoa into products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. With more than 265 processing plants, 460 crop procurement facilities, and the world’s premier crop transportation network, ADM helps connect the harvest to the home in more than 140 countries. For more information about ADM and its products, visit www.adm.com.

For more information on Cub Scout Pack 3149 contact Michele Marcum michele.marcum@adm.com or  260-824-0079 ext. 13

Pumpkin Dunken Oct. 23

Swim in a pool of pumpkins before deciding which one to take home! 

This Parks Department event is held at the Bluffton Middle School Pool Wednesday Oct 23 at 6:30 p.m. Pre-register is required by calling 824-6069. Admission is $3 each and everyone who swims will get to take home a pumpkin and stay for family swim time until 8 p.m.  Children must come with an adult. Pumpkins were donated by Pumpkin Kingdom.

Model Railroad Show and Swap Oct. 26

The Maumee Valley Railroad Club will sponsor a Model Railroad Show and Swap Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coliseum Bingo at 911 W. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. Admission is $4 for adults, $6 for families and free for children age 12 and younger.

There will be dozens of model railroad bargains with vendors, at least one operating model railroad layout, an on-site concession stand and free parking.

For more information call 260-482-2203 or email: mvrrc.ri@gmail.com.

Holiday Arts and Craft Show Nov. 9

Xi Chapter of Delta Theta Tau will sponor the 29th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jay County Highj School. Admission is $2 per person. Those age 12 and younger are free. A wide variety of craft dealers will set up displays.  Xi Chapter will sponsor a bake sale.  A luncheon will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sandwiches and dessert will be available in the afternoon. Proceeds from the show will be used to fund the philanthropic projects. Contact Sue Burk at sburk@artsland.org.

What's Up! Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013

Bluffton Farmer’s Market Saturday

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

Current features include baked goods, fresh roasted coffee, green beans, red beets, peaches, apples, apple cider, blueberries and blackberries, honey, barbecue sauce, creative cards, wood ornaments, puzzles, and more. (Pd. Advt.)

Postcard and Vintage Paper Show Sept. 28

Explore thousands of postcards and vintage paper collectible at the Indianapolis Postcard Club Postcard and Vintage Paper Show at Our Lady of the Greenwood School Gym at 399 S. Meridian Street in Greenwood.

The show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admisison is $1 per person.

For more information call Kent Clady at 317-966-5302 or email: kclady@ol-g.org.

Metamora Canal Days Oct. 4-6

The Whitewater Valley Railroad will sponsor their annual Canal Days celebration Oct. 4, 6 and 6 from Connersville Grand Central Station.

Ticket fares are $22 for adults and $14 for children ages two through 12. Tickets are available online at: whitewatervalleyrr.org or by calling 765-825-2054.

Fall Home Design Expo Oct. 18-20

Fort Wayne’s Memorial Coliseum will be the site of the Fall Home Design Expo from Oct. 18-20.

A Wine Cheese & Chocolate tasting and silent auction will be held on Friday, Oct. 18, 6-9 p.m. with live music and appearance by Chef Michael Barna. Admission is $10 and free to those 12 and younger.

There will be daily home improvement and interior decorating seminars. On Sunday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. a Farmers Market will be held at the coliseum.

Cooking school at FW coliseum Oct. 19

On Saturday, Oct. 19, a Taste of Home Cooking School will be featured at the Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. 

Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the cooking school begins at 4 p.m.

Tickets are $20 with premium seating $55. 

Tickets at the coliseum box office or online at Moms.fortwayne.com 

More information at 260-461-8484.

St. John Church at Flatrock Rummage Sale Oct. 24-26

A Fall Rummage Sale will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock Oct. 24-26 at 12912 Franke Road in Monroeville.

Hours will be Thursday, Oct. 24 from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to noon. 

There will be a Bag and Bulk Sale Saturday morning. Cost will be $2 per bag or as much as can be carried for $5. 

For more information call Kay Shellenbarger at 260-639-0370.

Bus trip to U.S. Air Force Museum Jan. 3

A bus trip to Dayton Ohio National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will be Janu. 3. Cost is $35 per person.

Leave at 8 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. For more information call 260 724-2520.

What's Up! Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013

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, red beets, potatoes, kohlrabi, herbs, creative cards, wood ornaments, puzzles, and more. (Pd. Advt.)

Balbec Daze Sept. 28

Balbec Daze will be held Saturday, Sept. 28 at the underground railroad cabin and monument, north of Pennville on State Road 1.

There will be tractor pulls, flea markets and family fun. Food available will include pie, ham and beans, fried cornbread, sausage sandwiches and more.

For more information call 260-731-3951.

Harvest Festival and Movie Night Sept. 29

Faith Chapel, located on the property of the old Decatur Drive-In Movie Theater will sponsor the second annual Harvest Festival Sunday, Sept. 29 starting at 1 p.m.

A free lunch, consisting of Garbage Can Stew and other great dishes, will be served at 1 p.m. Following the meal activities will include cake walk, bingo, corn hole, fishing contest, and horseshoes. There  will be prizes.

At 8 p.m. the festival will close out with the Christian theme movie, “Amazing Love” shown at the old drive in movie theater on the big 78 foot screen. 

Those attending should bring lawn chairs. There will be free popcorn and drinks.

The church is located at 3928 North Salem Road in Decatur.

Turkey Shoot Oct. 13 in Willshire

The Willshire Sportsman’s Club will be sponsor a Turkey Shoot on Sunday Oct.13 starting at noon. It will be held on the club grounds located two miles east of Willshire, Ohio on St. Rd. 81.

Only 12 gauge shotguns will be permitted and shells will be furnished. Youth shoots for children aged 16 and younger will be held. Only 20 gauge shotguns will be permitted for the youth shoots and shells will be furnished.

A lunch stand will be serving sandwiches and beverages. Public is welcome.

Kinder Haus BBQ Chicken Dinner Oct. 18

Swiss Village’s Kinder Haus Day Care will host a Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner Fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 18 from 4–6 p.m. Tickets will be sold by pre-sale only. 

The Dinner will include Romers a half chicken, applesauce, potato chips, and dinner roll with butter. 

Tickets can be purchased for $7 at the Swiss Village Front Desk, The Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion or Kinder Haus Day Care through Oct. 11. Dinners can be picked up at the Swiss Village circle drive entrance on Oct. 18 from 4–6 p.m. 

All proceeds will go directly to the Kinder Haus Day Care Endowment Fund. For more information please contact Michelle McIntosh or Heidi Schoeneman at 260-589-3173.

Talent day at U of Saint Francis begins Oct. 19

Talent Day is an opportunity for new students interested in attending the University of Saint Francis to submit a portfolio or audition for scholarships.

This year the days will be presented on Saturday, Oct. 19,  1 to 5 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rolland At Center, 2701 Spring St., FW

The portfolios and auditions will be critiques by a School of Creative Arts faculty member. From this review,, outstanding students will be awarded talent scholarships to attend the University of Saint Francis. To reserve a time for a visit call 260-399-7700 ext. 8001.

What's Up! Monday, Sept. 23, 2013

Richmond opens enchanted fairy trail tour

The welcome center in Richmond offers a free brochure to traveling the Enchanted Fairy Trail to 37 locations featuring 45 fairy homes and gardens to marvel at in the Richmond area.

The Old National Road Welcome Center is located at 5701 National Road East in Richmond.

Many sites are located in the Richmond Historic Depot District while others are located throughout Richmond and Centerville in libraries, gardens, museums and other businesses.

Hunter Education Course offered Oct. 8-10

A Hunter Education Course will be offered at no charge Oct. 8, 9 and 10 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Ouabache State Park Lake Lodge.

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

To register for the class go to: www.inhea.com or www.in.gov/dnr/lawenfor/4812.htm. For more information call 824-0692.

Those under age 16 must be accompanied by a guardian. Attendance at all classes is required for certification.

Free admission to area museums Sept. 28

Four area museums are offering free admission day on Saturday, Sept. 28, sponsored by the Smithsonian magazine.

Science Central in Fort Wayne will participate as will Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, the Kruse Automotive and Carriage Museum and the National Military History Center, all in Auburn.

To download a ticket plus one for a guest go to www.smithsonianmag.com/museumdaylives

What's Up! Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013

Heartland performance Sept. 22

Heartland, the Heartland Festival Chorus and Orchestra, and the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir will present Karl Jenkins’ “The Peacemakers” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at the USF Performing Arts Cneter at 431 W. Berry St. in Fort Wayne. This modern oratorio, written in 2012, will bring to life the words of peacemakers like Saint Francis of Assisi, Martin Luther King Jr., Anne Frank, Mother Theresa, the Dalai Lama, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and others. Tickets are $30 VIP, $20 general admission or $5 for students.

Singles and Separates Support Group Sept. 25

The Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion, located at 1201 Emmental Drive in Berne, will offer a support group with Chaplain Mike Wertenberger called Singles and Separates at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25. It is for people who are experiencing the loss of a loved one or who have a spouse who is living in long-term care or suffering from dementia or another illness.

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. 

The topic of the next meeting will be “How to deal with friendships when it is no longer the two of you, just you.” For more information call 260-589-4496. 

Free Senior Movie Sept. 26

The next free movie for seniors will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Wells County Public Library. Free snacks, a 10 minute health info and prizes will be part of the program. The Bluffton Parks and Recreational Department, Wells County Public Library and Bluffton Regional Senior Circle have partnered together to offer this free monthly movie for community seniors 50 years of age and older. For more information call 824-6069.

Botanical Brown Bag Sept. 26

At 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at Advanced Master Gardener Penny Alles will share everything one needs to know about landscaping in the fall season including information about lawns, flowers, and great clean-up ideas. This class will teach those attending how to get ahead of the game as well as pointing out the benefits a yard will receive for next spring. Tips will be given on when and how to start getting yards debris and waste removed so as not to harbor pests and diseases.  

For more information call 427-6028.

Panos Free Clinic  to honor volunteers Oct. 1

Thanks for Giving” will be the theme for the Panos Free Clinic’s Volunteer Banquet to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre. This will be the 22nd year for the group to honor their dedicated group of volunteers who staff the clinic located at 1203 S. Wayne St. in Bluffton each week. Reservations to attend are needed by Sept. 13, to Post Office Box 292, Bluffton, IN 46714.

Star Gazing  Night Rescheduled for Oct. 5

Families are welcome to come out to a Star Gazing event at Lancaster Park (across from Lancaster Elementary School) at 200 E. Jackson St. Saturday Oct. 5 beginning at 7:30 p.m. with the view of the sun through special filters as it sets. This activity is recommended for children age eight and older through adults. Cost is $1 per person due that night. 

The event cancels in poor weather. Lawn chairs and bug spray are recommended. For more information call 824-6069.

Pie-Baking Contest Pre-Registration

Demonstrate culinary talent and raise money for park playground equipment at the same time. Submit an entry in the Harvest Pie-Baking Contest at the fourth Annual Lehman Park Harvest Festival in Berne Saturday, Oct. 5.

Participants shall submit two pies per entry (one may be tart-sized). One will be judged on flavor and one on appearance. Any remaining pie will be sold at the concessions area by the slice.

No entries requiring refrigeration, please! Drop-off times will be available the evening prior to and the morning of the event. Entry fee is $10 and $5 for each additional entry. Proceeds received during the festival benefit the Lehman Park Equipment Fund and will be used to make improvements to the park playground areas. 

To pre-register, or for more information, please contact Amy Orr at 849-2187 or amyorr@wabashvalleyliving.com.

Craft Bazaar in Fort Wayne Oct. 26

Allen County Fairgrounds Craft Bazaar will be held Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

For more information or to rent a booth space please contact Chad  at 704-0765.

What's Up! Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

Bluffton Farmer’s Market on tonight

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. 9/18)

Story Time Sessions begin at Markle Library

 Registration for Fall Story Time is underway at the Markle branch of the Huntington City-Twp. Public Library. Weekly Story Time sessions will be offered to children ages birth - seven years at the Markle Branch Library beginning on Sept. 19. Story Time sessions are offered at no charge, but pre-registration is required.  To register for Thursday sessions call 260-758-3332. The Markle branch is located at 197 East Morse Street in Markle.

What's Up! Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013

Discovery Crew programs begin at Markle  

Huntington City-Township Public Library will offer Discovery Crew programs this fall at both the Markle Branch in Markle.

Discovery Crew members meet for stories and crafts, sessions last 45-60 minutes.  Through books, Discovery Crew kids will explore different weekly themes and enjoy related books, crafts, games, silly songs, and activities.  Most of all, participants will experience the joys of reading and the fun of learning.

At the Markle Branch Library, 197 E. Morse St., Markle, Discovery Crew sessions will be offered for grades 1 to 4 at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 17 and continuing through Nov. 5.

There is no cost to attend these programs, but registration is required and space is limited.  Stop by or call the Children’s Department at 758-3332. 

Story Time Sessions begin at Markle Library

 Registration for Fall Story Time is underway at the Markle branch of the Huntington City-Township Public Library.  

Weekly Story Time sessions will be offered to children ages birth to 7 years at the Markle Branch Library beginning on Sept. 19.

Story Time introduces the child to children’s literature and provides a group experience for the young child, while encouraging listening skills and the development of lifelong reading interests. 

Story Time sessions are offered at no charge, but pre-registration is required.  Parents may come to the library or call to sign their children up for the weekly Story Time session of their choice.

To register for Story Time sessions on Thursdays at the Markle Branch Library, call 758-3332.

The Markle Branch Library is located at 197 E. Morse St. in Markle.

Vintage Base Ball Club to visit  Sept. 18

The Huntington City-Township Library Public will sponsor a visit from Dennis Wiegmann, a member of the Huntington Champion Hill Toppers Vintage Base Ball Club, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in the Main Library at 255 W. Park Drive, Huntington

Wiegmann will present a program on the history of baseball, both vintage and modern, and the formation of the Huntington Champion Hill Toppers Club. Other team members may also appear to add their viewpoints on the game.

Free Ice Cream Social Sept. 22

The Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion will sponsor a Free Ice Cream Social for seniors 55 and older Sunday, Sept. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wellness Pavilion in Berne. 

American Red Cross Blood Drive Sept. 23 in Ossian

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Monday, Sept. 23, from 1:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in the Fellowship Hall, located at 302 N. Metts St. in Ossian. 

To donate call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. 

Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

What's Up! Monday, Sept. 16, 2013

Flying Frenzy at Botanical Conservatory Sept 21

On Saturday, Sept. 21 attendees will investigate a different topic with fun and family-friendly experiments, demonstrations, and activities at the Botanical Conservatory in Fort Wayne at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Come explore the science of flight like never before. Build the ultimate flying machine and take it for a test flight. Experiments will be conductred on distance and hang time. Each program lasts 45-60 minutes and is appropriate for ages five and older.  Participants in NISTEM (www.nistem.org) can also earn points for attending. Preregistration is not required and the program is free with regular Conservatory admission.  For more information call 260427-6028.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s  Sept. 21 

Join the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana-Fort Wayne office on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Headwaters Park to Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Registration for the walk will begin at 10 a.m. and the walk will step off at noon from Headwaters Park. Hopes Approximately 1,500 walkers to raise over $219,000 to support programs for individuals and families dealing with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and for research to treat and prevent the disease.  Register for the event by visiting  HYPERLINK “http://www.alz.org” www.alz.org or calling the local office for more information. 

For more information call 260-420-5547 x 172 or  HYPERLINK “mailto:jtutwiler@alz.org” jtutwiler@alz.org. 

Retail Food  Certification Class  Oct. 2 & 9

 Purdue Cooperative Extension Service of Wells County will be offer a Retail Food Certification class on Oct. 2 and 9. for food handlers who need to obtain a Retail Food Certificate.  The sixteen-hour class will take place from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. both days. The exam will be administered at 3 p.m. on Oct. 9.  A photo ID with signature is required to take the exam. The cost of the class with exam is $150. The cost to take the exam only is $50. Pre-registration is required by Sept. 25 in order to receive a textbook and avoid a $20 late fee. Walk-ins will not receive a textbook. English and Spanish exams are available per registration. 

To register go to  HYPERLINK “http://www.indianarestaurants.org” www.indianarestaurants.org and click on ServSafe Food Handler Training on the right side. 

For more information call Molly Hoag, Extension Educator, 260-824-6412. The class will be at the Wells County Community Center, 1240 4-H Park Road, Bluffton, Indiana.

Brown County puppet events Sept. 28-Oct. 27

For those heading to Brown County this fall a visit to the Melchior Marionette Theatre in downtown Nashville just might be a fun thing to do in addition to leaf watching and shopping. The group is celebrating the 39th year of being headquartered in downtown Nashville. This fall’s production is titled “The slightly Haunted Puppet Theatre” and will run from Sept. 28 to Oct. 27. 

There are 1 and 3 p.m. performances on the Saturday and Sundays of Sept. 28, 29, Oct. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. Friday performances at 1 and 3 p.m. will be offered on Oct. 11, 18, 25 and on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Admission is $ and free to those age 2 and younger. Shows are 20 minutes in length and pop corn is free. No reservations needed but groups of 10 or more should call ahead to 800-849-4853.

St. Joseph Hessen Cassell Fall Festival Sept. 28

The St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Activities will include a softball tournament, concessions, silent auction, bingo, barbeque chicken dinner, kid’s carnival, beer tent, corn hole tournament and more.  Junk Yard band will play from 8 to 11 p.m. The church is located just south of I-469 on U.S. 27. For more information call 260-639-3748.

What's Up! Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013

Fall Coloring Contest underway

The Bluffton Parks department is offering a fall coloring contest this month for children age 12 and under. Coloring pages have been sent to area schools or one can be printed fromm this link: http://www.ci.bluffton.in.us/documents/fallcolorcontest2013.pdf.

All pages need returned to the park office at 128 E Market Street by Sept. 30 for a chance to win a special prize. Pictures will be displayed in the city gym.

Fall Outdoor Soccer Registration going on now

Registration is open for children, ages four to third grade who are interested in fall outdoor soccer. Games will be played on Saturday afternoons Oct. 5 through Nov. 2 at the Bluffton Elementary Soccer Field.

Cost is $15 and includes a t-shirt and medal. Fill out a registration form from the Parks Dept. Office or download one fromhttp://www.ci.bluffton.in.us/documents/Fall2013SoccerRegistration.pdf. 

Call 824-6069 for more information.

Movie Saturday at Huntington’s Sheets Museum Sept. 14

On Saturday, Sept. 14, the Sheets Wildlife Museum and Learning Center in Huntington will offer a free movie. A tour of the museum will be available for $1, starting at 10 a.m. and lasting 40 minutes.

The movie will be about Alaska’s Coolest Animals. Attenders will learn about more that 50 different Alaskan animals.

Seating is limited and it is suggested to call 260-356-9453 to reserve a seat.

Saturday Night at the Village Sept. 14

Swiss Village in Berne will sponsor Saturday Night at the Village Sept. 14 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the auditorium.

Those attending will watch the movie Driving Miss Daisy. Snacks and sodas will be provided.

For more information call 260-589-3173 or visit www.swissvillage.org.

Plant Sale in Huntington Sept. 14

The Huntington County Master Gardener’s will sponsor a Fall Plant Sale at the Forks of the Wabash Historical Site at the intersection of State Hwy. 9 and State Road 224 at Huntington on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 8 to 11 a.m. 

Perennials, Native plants, bulbs, Mums and garden items will be offered for sale. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Scholarship program, Library Children’s Mother and Father’s Day projects, as well as the Forks of the Wabash Historical Site plantings, and the Salamonie State Park Gardens that are planted and cared for by the Huntington County Master Gardeners, as well as several Public Educational Forums during the year. 

Art & Craft Bazaar Sept. 21

Any artist who would like to sell their items can call the Bluffton Parks Department at 824-6069 to pre-register for a space at the Art and Craft Bazaar held Saturday, Sept. 21 in the City Gym. Spaces are limited. Rental space for art vendors is $10 due that day. Admission for shopping is FREE. Hours are noon to 7 p.m.

Harvest Hustle 5K Sept. 21

Registration now OPEN for the second annual Harvest Hustle 5K Run Saturday, Sept. 21 at 9 a.m. Cost is $15 and includes a t-shirt and a coupon for a pancake breakfast or funnel cake at the Bluffton Street Fair! 

Register online at www.active.com or you can download a registration form at http://www.ci.bluffton.in.us/documents/2013HarvestHustleRegistrationForm.pdf.

Fish and Tenderloin Dinner Sept. 25

Members of the Ossian United Methodist Church will sponsor an All-You-Can-Eat Dan’s Fish and Tenderloin Dinner Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Family Fellowship Center at 201 W. Mill Street in Ossian.

Cost is $8.50 for adults, $4.50 for those ages six through 12 and free for children age five and younger.

Call for tickets at 260-622-4326 or pay at the door. Dine in or carry out. All-you-can-eat does not apply to carry out orders.

Free Senior Movie Sept. 26

The next free movie for seniors will be Thursday, Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. at the Wells County Public Library. Free snacks, a 10 minute health info and prizes will be part of the program.  The Bluffton Parks and Recreational Department, Wells County Public Library and Bluffton Regional Senior Circle have partnered together to offer this free monthly movie for community seniors 50 years of age and older. For more information call 824-6069.

What's Up! Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013

Norwell music boosters to hold fish fry Sept. 13

The Norwell Music Boosters will host a fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 prior to the Norwell homecoming football game against Bellmont. The fundraiser will be held in the high school cafeteria. Proceeds will support the school’s music programs. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12.

Women’s Ministries Fall Flea Market in Berne Sept. 14

Women’s Ministries of Trinity Life Chapel will sponsor a Fall Flea Market Saturday, Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church located on U.S. Hwy. 27 between Berne and Geneva.

Vendors are welcome. Cost for a spot is $10. Food will be available all day. For more information call 260-346-2831 or 260-450-4647.

No Garage Sale Sept. 13 & 14

There will be no garage sale Sept. 13 or Sept. 14 at the Ossian Nazarene Church as was previously published in the News-Banner. The sale was actually held during Ossian Days on Sept. 6 and 7.

Craft Bazaar in Fort Wayne Oct. 26

Allen County Fairgrounds Craft Bazaar will be held Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

For more information or to rent a booth space please contact Chad  @ 260-704-0765.

Exhibits at Saint Francis University Sept. 28-Nov. 8

Artist Tom Keesee will have an exhibit titled “The Untouched Landscape” at the Lupke Gallery at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne from Sept. 28 to Nov. 8. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. Regular gallery hours for the Lupke Gallery located at the North Campus at 2702 Spring St., FW are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday,

Keesee and Dr. Esperanca Camara will present a lecture on techniques and historical context of plein-air painting  on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the North Campus Auditorium 2702 Spring St., Fort Wayne.