What's Up! Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Mercer Council on Aging Garage Sale April 5-18

The Mercer County Council on Aging will sponsor a six day garage sale beginning April 5 at 217 Riley St. in Celina, Ohio. For hours and times call 419-586-1644.

Blues singers at Portland’s Art Place April 5

 Arts Place, the Portland Center, will present Lisa Biales and E.G. Kight in “Belle of the Blues” on April 5, at 7:30 p.m. This will be the final performance in the 2013-2014 Hall-Moser Passport Performing Arts Series. The center is located at 131 E. Walnut St., Portland.

The Cascade Blues Association writes, “Lisa Biales has one of those great voices of our times.” Lisa certainly sings from the heart, writing playful music about the simple things in life that feel like they have been around forever.  Her down-home blues vernacular and finger style guitar have been praised Blues in Britain, the Cincinnati Enquirer, and Rootstime (Belgium). Her song Playing With Angels went to No. 1 in Australia on the Independent Folk Radio Charts. Lisa is joined by EG Kight, who has performed on A Prairie Home Companion and recently opened for BB King.

For tickets visit the facility, call Arts Place, the Portland Center, at 260-726-4809, toll free 866-539-9911 or visit www.artsland.org.

Muzzleloading 4-H Shooting Sports Program deadline April 15

The 2014 4-H Muzzleloading Program in Allen County is sponsored by the Allen County 4‑H Shooting Sports Club. The program teaches safe handling of firearms, proper use of equipment, shooting techniques and ethics of good shooters.

 The program will begin Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Allen County Extension Office, 4001 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne.  Then the program will continue on May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Spencerville area.  Class size is limited to 10 participants.  This program will be held outside.  Advanced registration is required and due by April 15.

This program is open to all youth grades 3-12. The cost is: $40. Equipment will be provided.

 Please call the Allen County Extension Office at 481-6826 to request additional information. Registration form also available on our website www.extension.purdue.edu/allen

Click on 4-H Youth Development, then Calendar/Workshops/Activities.

Instructors are certified through the Indiana 4‑H Shooting Sports Program of Purdue University and the Department of Natural Resources.

Alzheimer Support Group meeting April 16

An Alzheimer’s Support Group will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 16 in Room 401 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.

There will be a question and answer session with Lori Stock from the Alzheimer Association. There will be a free gift to those who attend the meeting. The support group will meet the third Wednesday of each month to discuss the disease, recognizing symptoms, helpful resources and more. 

For more information call Markle Health and Rehabilition Memory Care Specialist Paula Morquordt at 260-758-2131.

Rummage & Flea Market April 26 in Hartford City

The Blackford County 4-H Fairboard will sponsor a Rummage and Flea Market Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Blackford County 4-H Fairgrounds in Hartford City.

For more information call 765-348-3213.