What's Up! Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014

Master Gardener Training Sign-up Deadline Jan. 31

 2014 Purdue Master Gardener basic training will be held at the Huntington County Courthouse Annex on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. starting Feb. 20 and ending April 17.  The deadline for submitting applications is Jan. 31.

Participants will be exposed to a wide range of subjects including soil and plant science, diagnosis of plant problems, pesticide safety, and culture of vegetable, flower, landscape, and fruit plants. 

 There are many projects in which individuals can volunteer in the area once they have completed the Master Gardener intern coursework.  Some examples are providing gardening education at community events, teaching youth, and speaking to local clubs and organizations. Many more possibilities for volunteer service exist for those willing to help teach others through their knowledge of taking the class.

For an application or for more information contact Ed Farris at 260-358-4826 or by e-mail:  emfarris@purdue.edu. Class size may be limited.   Materials and expenses for the series of classes cost $110 per participant ($150 for couples who share materials).

Tot Time Block Party Feb. 4

A free Tot Time Block Party will be held Tuesday Feb 4 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Bluffton City Gym.

 This is a drop in event for any age child, no need to register. Block Party events provide an opportunity for parents to interact and play with their children while learning how they can help them develop a variety of skills through block play. 

Five stations are set up, each with a different set of blocks that aids the children in learning a specific skill. 

Parents are provided with parenting tips and information on how they can help their child develop each skill to the best of their ability. For more information call 824-6069.

Sock Hop at Warren Feb. 22 from 6 to 9

An old fashioned Sock Hop  will be held at the old Warren High School (Knight Bergman Center) on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is being sponsored by the Promotion  Committee of Historic Warren.

The family friendly event will include a DJ, hula hoops, contests, poodle skirts, a crooner, games and much more. Admission is $2 per person or $5 for a family.

Also offered will be a Dessert and Sweets Auction to benefit Historic Warren’s Beautification Project. The public and area businesses will be donating such items as caramel corn, pies, cookies, bread, cinnamon rolls and candy to be auctioned off during the evening.

The historic committee is excited to be adding the Sock Hop to the list of other events they have sponsored including a Holiday Walk and Festival of Trees and the Historic Scavenger Hunt.

For more information check Warren’s Historic Warren’s Face Book Page or call 260-750-1798. Those wishing to donate an item for the auction should contact Danielle Shaw at PNC or email her at danielle.shaw@pnc by Monday, Feb. 10.