What's Up! Thursday, May 29, 2014

Wildflower Safari at Limberlost site

Loblolly Marsh Nature Preserve will sponsor a Wildflower Safari on Saturday, May 31. 

Join a Limberlost naturalist for a leisurely stroll along the Loblolly trails to discover what spring wildflowers and plants are growing and learn how man and animal have put these plants to use.  

The event lasts from 10 a.m. until noon and cost of admission is $3 per person.  Participants should meet at the Loblolly Marsh parking lot, which is located in Jay County.  Turn north off Ind. 18 on to Jay County Road 250W.  

For more information call 260-368-7428 or email cburnette@indianamuseum.org.  

What's Up! Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Farmer’s Market Wednesdays and Saturdays

The Farmer’s Market is now open at the Dutch Mill Plaza (Main Street at the bridge) on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Current features include: garden and bedding plants, fresh cut asparagus, fresh baked goods, fresh roasted coffee, woodworking products, candles, and more. (Pd. Advt.)

David Dreiband Kickball benefit May 31

A kickball benefit will be held for David Dreiband, who recently suffered a stroke,  at the Wells County 4-H Park in Bluffton.

David is 47 years old.  He has been in the hospital since March 5th.  He is just now beginning to move his right arm and leg and getting his speech back.  He could be in the hospital for several months for rehab. 

Team and individual registrations begin at 10 a.m.  Activities include the kickball tournament, a silent auction, raffles, cake walk, children activities and food vendor. Visit www.facebook.com/kickballfordave for more information.  

Home Canning, Drying and Freezing class June 23

The Parks and Recreation Department and instructor Molly Hoag will offer a canning, drying, and freezing class on Monday, June 23 from 6-8 p.m. on the second floor of city hall. Cost is $3 per person and participants must register by calling 824-6069 or e-mailing the park office at parks@ci.bluffton.in.us by June 13.

Home canning of vegetables and fruits, along with drying culinary herbs and freezing produce are all excellent ways of assuring that families reap the rewards of their home grown or farmer’s market produce throughout the year.

Soggy Jog June 28

Registration is open for the Soggy Jog Kids 1 Mile Mud Run set for Saturday, June 28 at 8:30 a.m. This is a one mile obstacle course mud run for kids ages 7 to 14. Cost is $10 and includes a t-shirt.

Download a registration form at http://ci.bluffton.in.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014MudRunEntryForm_000.pdf or register online at http://raceroster.com/events/2014/2325/rough-and-muddy-5k-trail-run-and-kids-1-mile-soggy-jog.

What's Up! Tuesday, May 27, 2014

SLR Camera Workshop June 17

Those who would like to learn more about their cameras can join the SLR camera workshop to be held Tuesday, June 17, and Wednesday, June 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the second floor of city hall. 

Those attending should bring a camera and a one time fee of $22 the first night. To register call the park office at 824-6069. Space is limited.

What's Up! Thursday, May 22, 2014

Memorial Day Parade May 26

The annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will be held at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on Monday, May 26. The parade will begin at the corner of Parnell Ave. and State Bld. and will start at approximately 11 a.m. After the parade, there will be a Memorial Day ceremony just outside of the Coliseum’s Memorial Hall.

Additionally, the Allen County Council of Veterans will hold their annual Watchfire event from 9:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23 until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 24 at the Veterans Memorial Shrine, located at 2122 O’Day Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818. Call 260-747-2977 for more informaiton.

Grandpa and Me event June 8

On Sunday, June 8 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. grandfathers and can bring a hammer to Kehoe Park for a fun afternoon of building and bonding with their grandchildren (open to boys and girls). 

Cost is $6 per project due the day of the event (exact change preferred). Call the park office at 824-6069 to register by June 5.

What's Up! Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Dunkirk Glass Days May 28-31 

The 48th Annual Dunkirk Glass Days Festival will be held this year in downtown Dunkirk from May 28 to May 31. Each year Dunkirk hosts its Glass Days Festival to celebrate and remember the town’s heritage.

Activities include but are not limited to:

Wednesday May 28, senior citizen events start at 11 a.m. and the hog roast at Dunkirk American Legion will run from 4 p.m.-8 p.m.

On Thursday the talent  show starts at 5 p.m. and The Bulldogs perform at 8 p.m.

On Friday the Glass Factory tours will run from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The cutest baby contest starts at 5 p.m. The Lil Miss and Mister Glass contest starts at 6 p.m. and The Remedy performs at 8 p.m. 

On Saturday the 4th annual 5K run/walk starts at 8 a.m. The parade starts at noon with a cornhole contest following at 3 p.m. Cook and Belle will perform at 7:30 p.m.

Community Theater fundraiser June 2

A fundraiser for Wells Community Theater’s production of “South Pacific” will be held at Pizza Hut on Monday, June 2 from 5-8 p.m. 

Enjoy a buffet of salad and pizza along with entertainment from the cast of South Pacific. Adult buffet cost is $7.69 and children up to the age of 12 is $.50 multiplied by their age.  

Art in the Park begins June 6

Join the Parks Department every Friday from June 6-July 18 for a free craft at Washington Park from noon to 1 p.m.

This is open to all ages, but adult supervision is required for children under age 6. Call the park office at 824-6069 to register.

Dates and activities are as follows:

June 6 - Color your own tropical paddle ball game.

June 13- Decorate your own superhero gliders.

June 20- Frog Shaped Doorknob Hanger.

June 27- Decorate your own paper riding horse.

July 4- No Craft today.

July 11- Color your own wild wonder animal glasses.

July 18-Decorate your own paper crown.

Free Tennis Lessons begin June 9 

Beginning Monday, June 9 and running through Friday, July 18 the Parks and Recreation Department will offer free tennis lessons at Washington Park (weather permitting). 

A parent must register their child the first day they attend. (No early registration) 

Class times are as follows: Students finishing grades: 

3rd-5th from  10-11 a.m. 

6th-7th from 11 a.m.- noon. 

8th-11th Girls from noon -1 p.m. 

8th-11th Boys from 12:30 -2 p.m. 

If the weather changes or the courts are too wet please watch our facebook page for cancellations. Questions call 824-6069.

What's Up! Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Homemade Card Class May 22

The Parks Department will offer a Homemade Card Class on Thursday May 22 at 6 p.m. This month those participating will be making congratulations cards.  There is a choice of sentiments for the cards! Cost for four cards is $7, each additional is  $1. To register call 824-6069.

Healing Ministries Revival May 23-25

The Click Family from Clarksburg, W. Va., will perform during the Healing Ministries Revival May 23-25 at 5012S-500E, Markle. The revival will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 10 a.m. on Sunday. For more information call 260-224-3376. (Pd. Advt.)

Dunkirk Glass Days May 28-31 

The 48th Annual Dunkirk Glass Days Festival will be held this year in downtown Dunkirk from May 28 to May 31. Each year Dunkirk hosts its Glass Days Festival to celebrate and remember the town’s heritage.

Activities include but are not limited to:

Wednesday May 28, senior citizen events start at 11 a.m. and the hog roast at Dunkirk American Legion will run from 4 p.m.-8 p.m.

On Thursday the talent  how starts at 5 p.m. and The Bulldogs perform at 8 p.m.

On Friday the Glass Factory tours will run from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The cutest baby contest starts at 5 p.m. The Lil Miss and Mister Glass contest starts at 6 p.m. and The Remedy performs at 8 p.m. On Saturday the 4th annual 5K run/walk starts at 8 a.m. The parade starts at noon with a cornhole contest following at 3 p.m. Cook and Belle will perform at 7:30 p.m.

Farmer’s Market Wednesdays, Saturdays

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

Current features include: garden and bedding plants, fresh cut asparagus, fresh baked goods, fresh roasted coffee, woodworking products, candles, and more. (Pd. Advt.)

Jack Imel to speak May 29

Jack Imel from the Lawrence Welk Show will speak at Swiss Village Retirement Community in Berne at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29. 

Imel is a dancer, musician, comedian, and producer, best known for his tenure on the Lawrence Welk Show from 1957-1982. 

He will be talk in the auditorium about his years with Lawrence Welk as a Tap-Dancing Marimba Player. A book signing will conclude the presentation. Books will be available to purchase for $20. 

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

What's Up! Monday, May 19, 2014

Five Points School supper May 22

A carry-in supper for friends and neighbors will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 22 at Five Points School.

Available will be hot dogs, drinks and table service. Those attending are encouraged to bring a dish to share. There will be a business meeting after the meal.

Five Points is located at 5250W-1100S-90, Montpelier. For more information call 765-728-5269 or email: dnb41@hotmail.com.

Around the World Class begins June 11

The Parks Department will offer a new summer program for girls called “Around the World”. 

Classes will be Wednesdays June 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Washington Park for girls finishing K-fifth grade. 

There is a onetime fee of $5 to cover materials. Each week kids will look at a different country, play games, do crafts and learn about other cultures. 

This program is sponsored by the Girl Scouts, but girls do not need to be a member to join. To register call 824-6069.

Teen Movie Night June 14

Since the Parks and Recreation Department has had requests for movies geared for teens they will offer a movie night Saturday June 14 at Kehoe Park starting at 8:45 p.m. The free drop in movie will be “The Hunger Games – Catching Fire” and is rated PG 13.  (fully funded by Wells County Foundation).

Free popcorn will be provided by All Things Power. 

What's Up! Thursday, May 15, 2014

Pick up list of summer actitivies

For a list of more than 100 summer activities that the Parks and Recreation Department offers visit this link:  http://ci.bluffton.in.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-summer-activities.pdf.

To register for the events call 824-6069. (Some activities are full, while others may be offered again at additional times)

Spring studio tour in Brown County

Brown County’s Back Roads of Brown County Spring Studio Tour is now underway from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sunday evening, May 18.

Twenty-three selected artists in 12 rural locations are participating. Maps available by calling 812-325-5924 or checking out BrownCountyStudioTour.com

Chick’s Run June 5

Chick’s Run will be held Thursday, June 5 at 7 p.m. This is a “Just For Women,” “Just For Fun” 5K Run/Walk on the River Greenway. 

Awards are not given for mile time, but will be given for craziest running outfit, best t-shirt slogan, diva runner, largest team, go go cheerleader and more!  Cost is $5 or $15 with a t-shirt. 

Download a registration form from http://ci.bluffton.in.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014CHICKSRUNENTRYFORM.pdf  or sign up online at http://raceroster.com/events/2014/2125/chicks-run

Vendors wanted for Montpelier Rummage June 7

Montpelier Town Wide Rummages will be held June 7.

Nazarene Church has table space available inside and outside. They will be serving breakfast and lunch. Call 765-728-5905. (Pd. Advt.)

Grandpa & Me Build a Shelf June 8

The Parks Department is accepting registration for Grandpa and Me Build a display shelf. 

This event will be held on Sunday, June 8 at Kehoe Park from 2 to 3:30 p.m. It is open to both boys and girls. Cost is $6 per shelf due that day. Those attending will need to bring a hammer. To register call 824-6069.

What's Up! Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Farmer’s Market Wednesdays and Saturdays

The Farmer’s Market is now open at the Dutch Mill Plaza (Main Street at the bridge) on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Current features include: garden and bedding plants, fresh cut asparagus, fresh baked goods, fresh roasted coffee, woodworking products, candles, and more. (Pd. Advt.)

Swap Meet & Craft Flea Market May 14-17

The Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Association will hold its 32th annual swap and sell meet May 14-17 at the Tri-State Club Grounds, located at 1010 N. Morton St. in Portland.

The annual event will feature antique engines, tractors, and related parts. A consignment auction is scheduled for Saturday, May 17 at 1 p.m. Camping is available.  Admission to the event is $5 Wednesday through Saturday. Free on Sunday. Children under 12 years $2. 

For more information contact Tourism Bureau 260-726-3366 or visit www.tristategasengine-tractor.com.

The Jay County 4-H Clubs will also hold an Antique Collectibles and Crafts Flea Market at the Jay County Fairgrounds 4-H  from May 14-17. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday  through Friday; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

For more information contact. Cindy Murphy 260-251-0888.

Blackford 4-H Rummage Sale May 17

The Blackford County 4-H Fairboard will sponsor a Rummage and Flea Market Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fairgrounds.

For more information call 765-348-3213.

Car Show at Jay County May 17

The Arch Bridge Kroozers will sponsor a Springtime Kroozen the Courthouse on Saturday, May 17 from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

The entry fee is $10. Registration will be from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. There will be trophies, door prizes, and dash plaques. 

The Arch Bridge Café will be open at the old fire station.  TC and  Rockin Renee from Mt. Orb, Ohio will be playing 50s and 60s music. The show is sponsored by Several local business. 

For more information call Ron 260-726-4085 or Ron 260-251-1202. Additional information available on the Jay county Visitor and Tourism Bureau web-site:  www.visitjaycounty.com.

Auditions ‘My Fair Lady’ May 18

Break out your English accent and dust off your dancing shoes!  The Pulse Opera House auditions for the musical My Fair Lady are Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. Roles are available for adults and youth (12 years old and up).  

Bring a short prepared song, preferably from a musical. An accompanist will be provided, however, you can use a CD.  Rehearsals are held Monday-Friday evenings from 7:30-9:30 p.m.  Not everyone is called every evening.  Performances are scheduled for July 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and Aug. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9.   

Auditions are open to the general public.  With a “little bit of luck,” this could be a summer to remember!

River’s Edge  Classic  Car Show May 24

River Terrace Estates will sponsor the third annual River’s Edge Classic 2014 Saturday, May 24 at 400 Caylor Blvd. (State Road 116) in Bluffton.

Registration is from 8 a.m. to noon. Awards will be given at 2 p.m.

This is a truck, bike and car open show. There will be dash plaques, door prizes, contests and games. A food tent will be  on site.

For show information or to sponsor a trophy call 260-353-3943 or 260-273-1447.

Proceeds of the event will go to support the Alzheimer’s Association.

Creature Feature Limberlost Reptile Mania May 24

The public is welcome to attend to the Limberlost State Historic Site Visitor Center at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 24 for the spring Creature Feature: the Limberlost Reptile Mania! 

Limberlost will join forces with the Mobile Reptile Zoo (MRZ) for a special two hour reptile-focused event. The reptile-filled bus of the MRZ will be parked in the Limberlost Visitor Center parking lot.  Participants will be able to tour the bus and enjoy programs and displays in the Visitor Center.

 Alligator program times will be 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.  A show-and-tell touch table filled with turtle shells, snake sheds, and other reptile biofacts will be available. Everyone can try out real snake-handling equipment with rubber snakes.  

The event lasts from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is $3 per person.

For more information call 260-368-7428 email cburnette@indianamuseum.org. 

Montpelier City-Wide Sales June 7

The Montpelier Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its annual  City-Wide Garage Sales on Saturday, June 7. Location maps can be picked up at Neff Realty.

Lions Club 5K Run/Walk June 7

The 11th annual Monroe Lions Club 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, June 7, at 8:15 a.m.  

The race will begin on the east side of Adams Central School in Monroe. There will be eight age categories for male and eight age categories for female competitors.  

This race is part of the Adams County Challenge Series and will be chip timed.  

Registration is $15 prior to May 30 and $18 thereafter including race day.  T-shirts will be given to all pre-registered participants. Race day registrants may not receive shirts.  

All proceeds will benefit the Monroe Lions Club project fund. For registration form call Al Arnold at 260-692-6610 or email pamalarn@centurylink.net. 

Register now for Alzheimer Walk

Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter invites Fort Wayne residents, individuals and companies in the surrounding counties can unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s to be held Saturday, Sept. 20 at Headwaters Park, located at 333 S. Clinton St. Participants can register by visiting alz.org/indiana.

Last year, the Fort Wayne walk raised more than $180,000 and had over 1,000 participants. 

For more information, call 800-272-3900.

Frankenmuth, Mich. trip Aug. 26

The Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion will sponsor an overnight trip to Frankenmuth, Mich., for any senior age 55 and older Aug. 26 and 27.

The cost is $120 per person with two people per room, or $95 per person with four people per room.

The cost does not include meals. Payment will be due at the time of registration. Call 260-589-4469 for registration and more information.

What's Up! Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Theater Thursday May 15

Theater Thursday will be held at 10 a.m. May 15 at  the Wells County Public Library. The movie will be Gravity. The Bluffton Parks and Recreational Department, Wells County Public Library and Bluffton Regional Senior Circle have partnered together to offer a free monthly movie for  adults. 

There will be free snacks, a 10 minute health info and prizes will be part of the program. This is a year round event that is the third Thursday of every month. 

Square Dance event May 17

The Bill Werling Band “Break Away” will play during a Square dance at St. Aloysius School at 14607 Bluffton Road, Yoder, from 8 p.m . to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Ages 16 and up are welcome. 

Cost is $10 per person and includes one drink ticket for beer and wine (for those age 21 and older). Water, snacks and sodas will be complimentary.

Free admission to History Center May 17

 Beginning May 17, the Barr Street Farmer’s Market presented by Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana in collaboration with the History Center will open for the season and run each Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Admission to the History Center is free during the market hours. This summer, market goers will be invited to help create a history time-line as part of the events.

A variety of vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses and other food products as well as jewelry, crafts and other activities for adults and children each week on the market, which is located at the corner of Wayne and Barr streets behind the History Center in downtown Fort Wayne.

For more information, contact the History Center at (260) 426-2882 or visit the website at www.fwhistorycenter.com.

Card Class May 22

The Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a Card Class at City Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 22.

Angie Honegger will teach those attending  how to create cards. Cost is $7 for 3-4 cards and a gift item. Cards will be simple, elegant, and punch art along with easy techniques thrown in to the mix. As always various sentiments will be available during each class for a different occasion.

Call to pre-register at 824-6069. The card to be created May 22 will be a congratulations card.

Bluegrass Festival May 22-25

The 38th annual Tri-State Bluegrass Festival will be held May 22-25 at Noble County 4-H Fairgrounds in Kendallville.

For more information and prices log onto: www.BluegrassUSA.net.

What's Up! Monday, May 12, 2014

Master Gardener’s Spring Plant Sale May 16 & 17

The Wells County Master Gardener’s Spring Plant Sale will be held Friday, May 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Wells County 4-H Fairgrounds in Bluffton.

A selection of annuals and perennials from members’ gardens will be available, including hostas donated by Donna Binkley from the collection of the late Dr. Vic Binkley. Proceeds will go twoard several ongoing projects in Wells County.

Bring old pots to be recycled or drop them off at the old Meyer’s Gunshop located at 0408 N. Oak St. Ext. in Bluffton.

Outdoorsman’s swap meet May 17

The fourth annual outdoorsman’s swap meet and garage sale will be held at the Ossian Conservation Club, 9950N-100E, Ossian, May 17 from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.

Sale items include old and new fishing tackle, archery equipment, fire arms, ammo, knives, antiques, miscellaneous. Food, drinks, Amish deep fried pies, and homemade ice cream will be available. A silent auction for a Sid King wood carving will also be offered.

All vendors are welcome. Spaces are $10 on a first come basis. 

Vendor setup is Friday, May 16, after 6 p.m. and/or event day.

For more information and space reservations contact Dave Saalfrank at 260-622-7107 or Rose Barrick at 260-622-4733. 

For Club directions visit www.ossianconservationclub.com.

Women’s Self Defense Class May 17

A free Women’s Self Defense Class will be held for ladies age 13 years and older in the Bluffton city gym on Saturday, May 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. 

In this session ladies will learn pressure point techniques that do not require much strength. Each participant will also receive a free self defense stick that can attach to your key ring.  

Call to register by the Friday before at 824-6069 or e-mail at parks@ci.bluffton.in.us

Bike Bluffton 

May 18

On Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. the Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor Bike Bluffton. It is a 20 mile bike tour around the Bluffton area and its parks. 

This is a “ride at your own pace” event. Those attending are allowed to peddle fast or slow as they want. Cost is $5 per person. An event t-shirt is  $10. 

Rest stops and refreshments on the route. Helmets required. 

Download a registration form at http://ci.bluffton.in.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014BikeBlufftonRegistration.pdf  or can sign up online at : http://raceroster.com/events/2014/2401/bike-bluffton.

What's Up! Thursday, May 8, 2014

City pool passes go on sale May 10

Pool passes will go on sale Saturday May 10 during swim lesson sign up in city hall at 128 E Market from 10:30 a.m.  to 12:30 p.m. and in the office afterwards. 

Packets of 25 tickets can be purchased for $40 and are good for any age, any day of the week this year and the first few weeks of the next pool season.  Adult lap swim punch cards will also be on sale at 12 visits for $15 during the weekday noon lap swim times. 

Pool hours and rental information can be found at the following link:  http://ci.bluffton.in.us/parks-department Questions call 824-6069.

Friends of Shelter meeting May 12

Friends of the Shelter, the organization that provides support for the Bluffton/Wells County Animal Shelter, will meet at 5:30 p.m., Monday, May 12 in the Council Chambers on teh second floor of City Hall, 128 E. Market Street.

Items on the agenda include shelter operations, Garage Sale Fundraiser report and final planning on 2014 events.

The meeting is open to the public. For more information call 273-1742.

What's Up! Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Farmer’s Market Wednesdays and Saturdays

The Farmer’s Market is now open at the Dutch Mill Plaza (Main Street at the bridge) on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Current features include: garden and bedding plants, fresh cut asparagus, fresh baked goods, fresh roasted coffee, woodworking products, candles, and more. (Pd. Advt.)

Parks Department seeking donations

The Parks and Recreation Department is looking for donations to keep the summer activities low cost or free. Anyone who comes across any of the following items during their spring cleaning or left over after a garage sale, consider donating them at the Park office on the secon floor of city hall. 

Items needed are: chalk, yarn, balloons, bubble solution, paint brushes, paint rollers and trays, Legos, colored paper, drying racks for clothing, beads, card stock, jump ropes, bike helmets, play dough, cookie cutters, rolling pins, basket making supplies, hotpad looms, white or colored tool, glow sticks or paint, grass skirts or Hawaiian decorations, yoga mats, plastic straws, fuse beads, Dawn dish soap, lace, ribbon, small - medium outdated electronics and colored duct tape.

For more information call 824-6069.

Elks 796 Cancer Benefit scheduled for May 17

Schedule of events for Elks 796 Blues, Brews and BBQ Cancer Benefit: 

Fat Jon’s BBQ Rib Dinner: $15, serving from 5 to 7 p.m.

Corn Hole Tournament, $10, Blind Draw. Thirty percent to cancer fund. Seventy percent prize money. Sign up by 12:30 p.m.

Bake Sale, Live Auction, 7:30 p.m. 

Reverse Raffle, 50-50’s.

Live band with Jamie Lewis (And Kirk Potter!)

Proceeds will go to Indiana Elks Cancer Research Fund, Steve Kelly Cancer Relief Foundation. (Pd. Advt. )

Gallop for the Greenway May 17

Gallop for the Greenway Tri K 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, May 17 at 9 a.m. at Bluffton High School football stadium at 1 Tiger Trail.

Cost is $20 pre-registration by May 10 or register by midnight May 15 through online link at: trik5k.blogspot.com. Cost the day of the race is $25.

A kids one mile race is $10. Register by May 14 to guarantee a T-shirt.

For more information call Brook Newsom at 260-273-3139 or email her at: tri.k.5k.run@gmail.com.

Vendors wanted for Montpelier Rummage June 7

Montpelier Town Wide Rummages will be held June 7. Nazarene Church has table space available inside and outside. They will be serving breakfast and lunch. Call 765-728-5905. (Pd. Advt.)

'what's Up! Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Pee Wee Lessons Registration May 10

Parks and Recreation Pee Wee Registration will be held at City Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday May 10. Cost is $5.50. 

Lessons will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday the week of June 23. Swim time is from 11-11:45 a.m. A parent must get in the water with each child. No unattended children on pool deck during lessons. 

Limited enrollment.  

For more information call 824-6069. NO EARLY REGISTRATION.

Mother’s Day workshop May 10

 Huntington City-Twp. Public Library and Huntington Area Master Gardeners will present a Mother’s Day make and take garden craft workshop  for kids ages four years to grade five on Saturday, May 10 at the Main Library at 255 West Park Drive, Huntington.

The Master Gardeners will assist children in potting a flower and designing a Mother’s Day card to take home as a gift for moms, grandmothers, or any special person a child would like to honor on Mother’s Day.  In addition, the library’s Children’s Department will offer a special story time during the craft session.

 The Mother’s Day garden craft workshop is free of charge, but space is limited to 35 children, and registration is absolutely required to attend.  

Adults and caregivers are encouraged to attend to assist younger children with their craft project. 

Call the Library’s Children’s Department at 356-2900 to register your child.

Noodle dinner May 18

A Noodle Dinner will be held Sunday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Montpelier Lions Club at the corner of High and Jefferson Streets.

Available will be chicken or beef and noodles with all the trimmings. Eat in or carry out is available. 

A free will donation will be accepted at the event.

What's Up! Monday, May 5, 2014

Parks Fundraiser underway

A Laundry Soap and Fabric Softener Fundraiser to support River Greenway Repairs is underway to pay for River Greenway repairs from this past winter. Repairs include removal and replacement of deteriorated trail, resurfacing, damage posts from ice, removal of 80 dead trees and refurbishing signage along the trail. The total will be close to $108,000. 

From now until May 16 the Parks and Recreation Department will be take orders for Liquid Laundry soap and Fabric softener at the price of $35 for a five gallon bucket. For each bucket sold, $10 will go toward the Greenway repairs.

The soaps are the comparable equivalent to Tide (original scent; scent/dye free; April Fresh; with bleach; with fabreeze and all of those are also available for high efficiency machines) or Gain (original; with bleach; and special for high efficiency machines). 

There are also buckets of the equivalent to Downy fabric softener (blue April fresh; Free and sensitive; Lavender; and Green Mountain spring scent)

For more information on how to order call the park office at 824-6069.

Alzheimer’s Assoc. to offer series May 7

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter will host a three-part series, “Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers: Middle-Stage,” on Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Part one will be held on May 7, part two on May 14 and part three on May 21. The program will be held at Aging and In-Home Services, located at 2927 Lake Ave. in Fort Wayne.

Attendees will learn about the relationship changes that occur in the middle stage. Ways to maximize safety, prepare for emergencies and access respite care will be discussed as well as effective ways to provide personal care and manage challenging behaviors. Attendees will also have a chance to hear from those directly affected by the disease. 

Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter is also hosting a “Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: The Basics” program on Tuesday, May 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Senior Center, located at 233 W. Main St.  

This program is designed to provide basic information about memory loss that everyone needs to know. Typical aging versus problematic memory changes, an overview of how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain, risk factors and information on obtaining a diagnosis will be covered.

There is no fee to attend the programs, but registration is requested by contacting the Alzheimer’s Association at 800-272-3900.

Sign up now for Summer Striders  

Summer Striders will be held on Wednesday nights: May 7 to June 25 from  5:30 to 6:30 p.m. First session will meet in City Hall. 

The eight-week program is tailored to help people meet their goals – whether it’s going from being a couch potato to walking regularly, or increasing from 3 miles to 6, or going from a 20 minute mile to a 15 minute mile. 

This program is geared to help motivate people to achieve walking goals while increasing knowledge of nutrition, injury prevention, shoe selection, training strategies, and so much more. 

The program is directed by a trained wellness coach and licensed health and physical educator. 

Registration is required. Reserve a space by contacting the parks department  at parks@ci.bluffton.in.us or 824-6069. 

Cost is $10 due the first night, children under 10 are free and maximum family price is $20.  Program participants must be healthy enough to participate in moderate physical activity. Bring a filled water bottle each time. For more information visit the blog: http://blufftonsummerstriders.blogspot.com/http://blufftonsummerstriders.blogspot.com

State Park Picnic and Nature Walk May 9

The Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion will be host a picnic and nature walk at Ouabache State Park for any senior age 55 and older on Friday, May 9 at 11 a.m.  The cost is $6 per person and includes a sack lunch and transportation. Members and non-Members are welcome to attend this event. 

Those attending will journey through the beautiful trails and scenery that Ouabache has to offer. 

Sign up by noon, Friday, May 2 at the Wellness Pavilion Front Desk. Payment is due at time of sign up and is non-refundable. 

For more information contact Sarah Conrad call 260-589-4496 or visit www.swissvillage.org.

Montpelier Bake and Plant Sale May 10

The Montpelier Friends of the Library will sponsor a Bake  and Plant Sale on Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Farmers Market corner.  

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Shane Brothers concert at Presbyterian Church

The concert for the Shane Brothers will be held at the Ossian Presbyterian Church Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m.

Rescue Mission to Host Gala fundraiser May 2 

On Friday, May 2 The Rescue Mission of Fort Wayne will host the fifth annual Charis House Gala live and silent auction. This year’s theme is “Transforming Lives for a Brighter Tomorrow”.

 The event is the Mission’s largest fundraiser, and one of the largest in the area that supports homeless women and children. Dollars raised from the event will help to support Charis House, The Rescue Mission’s ministry for women and children.

The event will take place at Ceruti’s Banquet and Event Center at 6325 Illinois Road in  Fort Wayne at 5:30 p.m.  Tickets are $75, and a limited number are still available. Attire is semi-formal. To purchase a ticket or reserve a table, contact Leesa Huston at 260-426-7357 ext. 136 or visit www.therescuemission.net/auction.

Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ performed May 4

Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” will be performed by the Mennonite Choral Society on Sunday, May 4 at 7 p.m. at the First Mennonite Church in Berne. The event is under the direction of Brent Hymna.

This presentation of Elijah will feature bass soloist Dr. Craig Priebe from Ball State Univeristy; soprano/alto soloist Dr. Lisa Dawson from Indiana Wesleyan University; tenor Jacob Wilder from Van Wert, Ohio; tri alto Alexis Cramer from Berne; trio soprano Brittany Sprunger from Grabill and youth soloist Camden Hyman of Berne. Accompanists will be pianist Judy Martin of Decatur and organist Gloria Wendell of VanWert, Ohio.

A staffed nursery will be provided. A free will offering will be taken at the event.

Miami Indian Heritage Days Kick off May 3

Miami Indian Heritage Days will kick off on Saturday, May 3 at the Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne.

The Chief Richardville House is recognized as the oldest Native American structure in the Midwest, the first Greek Revival style house in Indiana, and the only extant Treaty House in the nation.  The Chief Richardville House, Akima Pinsiwa Awiiki, was named a National Historic Landmark in 2012.

Sponsored by the History Center, Miami Indian Heritage Days programs are held from 1-4 pm on the first Saturday of the month, May through November, and feature local artists, performers, and representatives from the Miami Indians and other Native American groups demonstrating aspects of their lasting heritage for the public to enjoy.

 Admission for each Saturday event is $7 adults and $5 students and seniors. For more information, contact the History Center at (260) 426-2882 or visit the website atwww.fwhistorycenter.com.

Adoption  Fundraiser May 3

Greg and Lora Osborn Adoption Fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 3 at Dutch Mill Plaza, 360 N. Main Street, Bluffton.

Fat Jon’s BBQ Concessions  will be available serving whole hog, pulled pork sandwich meals. Carry out available. (Pd. Advt.)

Spring Fling Banquet May 6

The South Adams Senior Center will sponsor a Spring Fling Banquet at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 6. Featured entertainment  will be aWells County Vocal Duo.

The event is open to the public. The cost of the meal is $10 per person. The meal will be furnished by Berne Dining. For reservations call 589-8877.

Warren Alumni Banquet May 10

The alumni banquet of Warren High School will be held at Knight-Bergman Center in Warren on Saturday, May 10. All former students, teachers and friends are welcome to attend the event. 

The classes of 1954 and 1964 will be recognized as honored classes. All graduates 1944 and before will also be recognized. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and a program at 6:30 p.m. The Salamonie Valley Museum will be open during the afternoon and evening.

To make reservations call Jim Howell at 375-3048 or email: howellj@citznet.com.

Swim Lesson Registration May 10 

Bluffton Parks and Recreation Swim registration is for children who just finished grades K-12 and will take place at the City Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday May 10. 

Class lessons are held Monday through Friday June 9-20 OR July 7-18 for a total of 10 lessons. Class times are either 10-10:50 a.m. or 11-11:50 a.m. Cost for non Wells County Residents is $11 and discounted to $5.50 for residents (due at registration).

 NO EARLY REGISTRATION. For more information call 824-6069.