What's Up! Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014

L.I.F.T. schedule announced

The L.I.F.T. schedule is as follows:

Thursday, Jan. 30, 6 p.m.:  Bootcamp in the City Gym. 

Monday, Feb. 3,  6 p.m.: Zumba in the City Gym, 

Tuesday, Feb. 4,  9 a.m. - Fitness Walk/Run. Meet at the City Gym (we go outside so dress warm!).

Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m.: Meet to Run/Walk the Chilly Chili Run at Ouabache State Park (5.5 or 3 mile trail). This one does cost $5 but you get chili after your run/walk!

Saturday, Feb. 15, 8:30 a.m.: Bootcamp in the City Gym. 

Monday, Feb. 17: 8 a.m.: Bootcamp in the City Gym.

Deadline Jan. 31 for church’s annual subs

Super Bowl subs will be sold by the Ossian United Methodist Church and Learning Tree Academy. Call the church at 622-4326 by noon Friday, Jan. 31, to place your order. Pick up will be at the church on Sunday, Feb. 2, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. or they can be delivered within the Ossian area between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Each sub consists of ham, bologna, pickles, tomatoes, mayo, American cheese, salami, onions, green peppers, lettuce, and Swiss cheese on French bread. The price for one 12 inch sub is $8 or two 12 inch subs for $14.

Proceeds will go towards a new playground for the Learning Tree Academy.

Stuff and Fluff Feb. 3

Ladies can bring that special child in their life for a memorable evening they will never forget for Stuff and Fluff Feb. 3 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in City Hall.

Watch their eyes light up while making a stuffed animal to take home. 

Be sure to wear play clothes because those in attendance will also be working on valentine crafts.

Cost to participate is $20 per child. It is open to both boys and girls. Call 824-6069 to register and pick an animal to make. Last day to order is Jan. 17. 

Chilly Chili Run Feb. 8

Chilly Chili Run Registration is Open! 

The event will take place Saturday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. for a 5 or 3 mile “Just For Fun” winter trail run at Ouabache State Park.

Following the run there will be hot bowls of chili around a fire at the campground shelter. Registration is only $5 (long sleeve tech t-shirts are available for $10). 

Call 824-6069 for more information or download a registration form at: http://www.ci.bluffton.in.usdocuments/2014ChillyChiliReg.pdf. 

Apple Dumpling Fundraiser Feb. 9

Members of the Zanesville Lion Club Apple Dumpling Fundraiser will be held Sunday, Feb. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Zanesville Ballpark at 3088 W. Van Horn St.

The apple dumplings are read to eat. They can be frozen or heated up in the microwave. Cost is $2 each with caramel topping included. Tickets can be purchased in advance from any Lions Club member or from Robin at Davis Restaurant in Markle or call 260-638-4327. Proceeds will be used for upkeep of Lions Community Park.

Craft & Vendor Event Feb. 9

Love to shop? Shop to give! Craft/Vendor event Feb. 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 4-H Community Center, 1240 4-H Park Road.

Raffles and clown. Admission: one canned food item.  (Pd. Advt)

Deadline is Feb. 10 for senior dinner

New Hope Lutheran Church, south edge of Ossian, will again host its quarterly senior citizens’ dinner on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The dinner is for anyone in the community age 55 or better. Darlene Hacket will be playing music on her dulcimers. 

A freewill offering dinner will be served by the ladies of New Hope. RSVP 622-7954 by Monday, Feb. 10.

Discovery Crew program at Markle Library Feb. 11

Huntington City-Twp. Public Library will offer Discovery Crew programs this spring at the Markle Branch Library in Markle.

Discovery Crew members meet weekly for stories and crafts, and sessions last 45-60 minutes. The theme for this spring’s Discovery Crew program is the months of the year, with related games, silly songs, and activities. Most of all, participants will experience the joy of reading and the fun of learning.

At the Markle Branch Library, 197 East Morse St., Markle, Discovery Crew sessions will be offered for grades 1 - 4 at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons, beginning Feb. 11 and continuing through April 1.   

There is no cost to attend these programs, but registration is required and space is limited.  Stop by either library location to register, or call the Children’s Department at 260-356-2900 or the Markle Branch Library at 260-758-3332 to reserve your child’s spot on the Discovery Crew!