What's Up! Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013

Becky Seeker Benefit Nov. 9

A benefit for Becky Seeker and her family will be held Saturday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the VFW in Geneva. She is a 55 year old mother of three who has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer.

During the event there will be an auction, dj, karaoke, bake sale, a clown, a 50/50 raffle and more. 

An account has been set up at the First Bank of Berne. Monetary donations may be made at any First Bank of Berne location under the account name Kurston Haines, daughter of Becky Seeker. Proceeds will go toward Becky’s medical expenses. For more information call 260-368-9401 or Brandi McCroskey at 260-525-0163. 

Sausage Gravy & Biscuit Breakfast Nov. 9

An All-you-can-eat Sausage gravy and biscuit breakfast will be held Saturday, Nov. 9 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Chester Twp. Volunteer Fire Department, just south of Southern Wells High School. A free will donation will be accepted during the event.

Friends of Shelter meeting Nov. 11

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, Nov. 11 in the council chambers on the second floor of City Hall.

Topics will include: Discussion and voting will take place regarding an amended mission statement; Approval; of slate of officers; Proposal and discussion for a shelter holiday open house and shelter operations.

The meeting is open to the public. Call 273-1742 for more information.

Harvest Dinner at Ossian UM Nov. 23

The annual Ossian United Methodist Church Harvest Dinner and Bazaar will be held Saturday, Nov. 23 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the church Family Cneter, next to the post office on the corner of Ogden and Mill Streets.

The dine-in and carry-out (no drinks) menu will consist of: baked steak or ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dinner roll, choice of cranberry salad, cole slaw or applesause, pie or cake and beverage. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children ages five to 10 and free for those under age four. Bazaar and baked items will be available.

Presale tickets are available by calling the church at 622-4326 or visiting the church.

Holiday shows at New Huntington Theatre in December

Work continues on the main theater area at the New Huntington Theatre in Huntington while the dates for the Holiday Show have been announced to be presented in the lobby area. Dinner and show tickets are available for the dates of Dec. 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19 and 20. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. and the show to begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $44 for Saturday and $41 for other days.

The only matinee date available is Saturday, Dec. 12 for the show only. Admission is $25.

For more information call 260-454-0603 or online to www.huntingtonsupperclub.com

Christ Child Fest at FW’s St. Francis Dec. 7 & 8

The Christ Child Festival will be held at the University of Saint Francis at the Performing Arts Center, 431 West Berry St. Parking and admission will be free.

Hours for visiting will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8.

“Witnessing the Glory of God” is the theme for the event and a photo contest is being held in connection with the festival. Deadline for entry is Nov. 15. First prize is a mini vacation to Oakwood Resort on Lake Wawasee; second place is a $200 gift certificate to DARS and third place is four movie passes to Northwood Cinema Grill. A People’s Choice award will receive two tickets to the Annie Moses band performance on Dec. 20.

To submit a photo go to www.photo_contest@fwChristchildfestival.org