What's Up! Monday, June 30, 2014

Swiss Heritage summer events

The Berne Swiss Heritage Village and Museum is open for summer visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays and holidays.

During Swiss Days, July 24-26, there will be an antique tractor and engine show, weaving demonstrations, and cheese making and saw mill demonstrations. On Saturday, there will be wiener dog races and a dog show as well as antique cars and a heavyweight horse pull.  A truck and tractor pull is scheduled for August and the Heritage Festival will be held on a Saturday in September. 

Log onto www.SwissHeritage.org.

What's Up! Thursday, June 26, 2014

Taste of Wabash tours offered

A walking tour of the historic town of Wabash is being offered during the summer months.

The two to two and a half hour tour is priced at $29 per person with tour size limited to 12 per tour. Participants will be touring shops, markets, cafes and coffee shops and receive samples of treats at each stop. Each tourist will receive a tote bag of goodies. Tours leave from the Welcome Center and Gift Shop, 221 South Miami St. in  Wabash. For more information call 260-563-7171 or check out www.visiwabascounty.com.

Singles and Separates Support Group meets July 2

Those who are experiencing the loss of a loved one or who have a spouse who is living in long-term care, or suffering from dementia or another illness, can attend the Singles and Separates Support Group Wednesday, July 2 at 2 p.m. at the Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion, located at 1201 Emmental Drive in Berne.

Members of the support group will form friendships and bonds with others who are facing similar situations, and gain valuable resources to help rebuild their life. Non-members and members of the Wellness Pavilion are welcome to attend this free support group. 

For more information call 260-589-4496. 

What's Up! Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Pottery Class begins July 7

A new pottery class will be offered July 7, 9 and 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Bluffton High School artroom.

Learn how to make a press mold bowl and/or plate design on the first day, then on the second day clean up the mold and add any surface decorations to the clay. 

After clay has been fired come back and glaze the piece (put a colored, glass-like coating over the top to make it dinnerware safe.) 

Class is for adults and youth over 10 years old. Those attending should enter door 2. Cost is a one time fee of $20 for materials. Checks can be mailed to the parks department at 128 E Market St., Bluffton, IN 46714.

Call 824-6069 to register. SPACE IS LIMITED.

Silent movie at FW’s Embassy

On Monday, July 7 at 7 p.m. the Embassy Theatre will present the Buster Keaton classic movie “The General” as part of the annual convention of the American Theatre Organ Society.

Walt Strony will be at the Grande Page organ as the accompanist for the silent film. The film is considered by critics to be one of the greatest films ever made and ends in a chase scene and a train crash.

This event is free and does not require a ticket.

What's Up! Tuesday, June 24, 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 strawberries, fresh baked goods, fresh roasted coffee, woodworking products, candles and handmade crafts, locally grown meat, and more. (Pd. Advt.)

Weekly Lunchtime entertainment

Every Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. free entertainment is offered in downtown Fort Wayne at One Summit Square. Throughout the summer this includes live music, food trucks and other vendors.

Wet Wacky Wednesday June 25

Wet Wacky Wednesday will be held June 25. The pool will be open for evening family swim every Wednesday during the pool season. Pool hours are 6:30-8 p.m. and cost is $1.50 per person over age five. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Dates are: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6. 

FW’s Greek Fest at Headwaters June 26-29

Fort Wayne’s Headwaters Park will be the site of the 34th annual Greek Fest from, June 26-29.

There will be live Greek bands and dancing and dance troupe performances at 12:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. daily. Entertainment by Sweetcakes, face painting, balloons and caricatures during the event.

On Saturday there will be an Olympic 5K Run/Walk at 10 a.m. Festival hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday (free before 4 p.m. and $3 after) and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday (free all day).

Sunday Lets Go “Fishin” study July-August

Lets go “Fishin” with Pastor-Evangelist Jim Cline will be held at the 1st Church of the Nazarene, Ossian, July through August at 6 p.m. Do you want to be a more effective witness? Do you want your heart rekindled? Do you want a workable plan for reaching the unsaved? If the answer to any or all of these questions is yes join us on Sunday nights. Call Jim at 765-210-0470 or the church at 260-622-7449 for this exciting study.

Heartland and the Heartland Jazz Orchestra concert July 3

Heartland and the Heartland Jazz Orchestra will take to Main Street Roanoke to celebrate America. From 40’s Big Band to Armed Forces Service Anthems Thursday, July 3 at 5 p.m.

Also at 5 p.m. an All-American Barbecue (available from Joseph Decuis).

At 8 p.m. Classic Rock n’ Roll Band Endgame will play a Main Stage Show. Tickets are  $10 or $5 for students. For more information call 260-436-8080.

Blackford 4-H Parade July 14

The Blackford County 4-H and Open Parade will be held July 14. Those who are interested in participating can call 765-348-3213 to get an entry form. Deadline is June 27.

What's Up! Monday, June 23, 2014

Science Central visits WCPL June 25

Learn about “science in motion” at a Science Central Night at the Wells County Public Library in Bluffton on Wednesday, June 25, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Several members of the Science Central outreach staff and library staff members will be on hand to help children at multiple, hands-on museum exhibits. Children will get a chance to work with “slime” at a color polymer station, build a simple machine, watch their hair rise at a static electricity station, create edible molecules, and more. There will also be a moonbounce in the library parking lot that evening for kids to enjoy.

This program is open to all ages, but all the activities will be geared and more appropriate for those in grades K-6. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. 

For more information, stop by the library, go to www.wellscolibrary.org, or contact 260-824-1612.

What's Up! Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Registration opens for Camp Little Red Door

Little Red Door Cancer Agency will hosti Camp Little Red Door, a five-day summer camp for children with cancer. The camp will be held from July 27 through Aug. 1 at Bradford Woods in Martinsville. The registration deadline is June 13.

Any child 8-18 years old with cancer or in remission living in Indiana is eligible to attend. One sibling/friend per patient is welcome to attend, if space allows. The camp is Indiana’s oldest camp for children with cancer. 

The camp will include swimming, canoeing, fishing, archery, camp fires, arts and crafts and more! An experienced medical staff will be onsite 24 hours a day. The Robert T. Grand Leadership Academy, open to previous campers at least 16 years-old, will be held July 25 through July 27.

The cost is $25 per camper and $50 per sibling/friend. Financial assistance is available. Download the application at www.littlereddoor.org/camp or call 317-925-5595. The agency is located at 1801 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202.

For more information, visit www.littlereddoor.org.  

5K Bison Stampede at Ouabache slated for June 21

The Friends of Ouabache State Park are sponsoring a 5 K Run/Walk on June 21, 2014. The group is asking local businesses and families for donations to insure its success. 

The 5K Stampede will coincide with the Bison Bonanza Bash interpretive activities scheduled that same day. All proceeds from the 5K Run/Walk will be applied to the fund designated to purchase a Civilian Conservation Corps statue to be placed at Ouabache State Park. This statue will be significant to the park, the Bluffton area, and commemorate the dedication of the many CCC workers who served at Camp 1592.

The group is asking  for a $30 donation sponsorship by June 13. With the donation businesses or family’s name will appear on the back of the T-shirts as a sponsor for the run.

Checks should be made out to: Friends of Ouabache State Park Donations should be mailed to: Friends of Ouabache State Park, 4930-East State Road 201, Bluffton, IN 46714.

For more information call Myra Myrtle 260-273-1686 or Rocky Myrtle 260-273-1636.

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. 

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.

Club Calendar Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Wednesday, June 18

Kitco Lady Retirees--Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.

O.D.O. Club--Corner Depot; 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 21

River Terrace Estates--Abner and Ginter in Healthcare; 3 p.m.

Sunday, June 22

River Terrace Estates--Jeff HIgginbottom and Kim in in AL; 2:30 p.m.

Every Tuesday

Optimist Club — Meets each Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. at Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton.

Every Wednesday 

The Kiwanis of Greater Bluffton Club meets at noon every Wednesday at Sassafras on Main.

Every Thursday

Overcomers Outreach — South Wayne United Methodist Church, 3500 S. Wayne Ave.;7-8 p.m. 260-745-2933.

TOPS — Group will meet at Lilac Lane Clubhouse, 1550 Plaza Dr., (behind Kroger’s) from 6 to 7 p.m. Weigh in between 5 and 6 p.m. Call 442-6631.

Let’s Play Bingo! —   Cowboy’s Restaurant in Bluffton on Main Street every Thursday night at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Coon Hunters Association.

Monarch AA Meeting — First Church of the Nazarene, 604 Sprunger St., Berne; 7 p.m. 260- 615-0847.

What;s up Monday, June 16, 2014

Wet Wacky Wednesday 

June 18

Wet Wacky Wednesdays will be held June 18.  The pool will be open for evening family swim every Wednesday during the pool season. Pool hours are 6:30-8 p.m. and cost is $1.50 per person over age five. 

All youth must be accompanied by an adult. 

Free Alzheimer series begins June 18

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter will host a three-part series, “Living with Alzheimer’s: For the Middle Stage Caregiver”, on Wednesdays, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., with part one and the beginning of part two on June 18, and the remainder of part two and part three on June 25. The program will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library, located at 209 Lincoln Way E. There is no fee to attend the program, but registration is requested by calling the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

Limberlost 

Family Run/Walk June 19 & 26

On two Thursdays, June 19 and 26, Limberlost State Historic Site will sponsor a family friendly series of Run/Walks at the Loblolly Marsh.

A 3K race will take place Thursday, June 19 at 7 p.m. A 4K race will take place on June 26 at 7 p.m. Entry fee for both is $5. Pre-registration is NOT required. Just show up at the Loblolly Pavilion on race night in time to register for the race.  

This is a race SERIES, and all three races will be timed by a printer stopwatch.  Points are earned for each race you participate in.  You must participate in at least two races to be eligible for prizes.  Series prizes will be awarded following the 4K finish to the top 15 male and top 15 female runners.  

Prizes are also awarded for the top male and female finisher for each of the three races.  There are no age group divisions.  

Prior to each race, there will be a “Point 5K” (0.5K) fun run for kids 10 years old and under.  The first place boy and girl receives a prize.

All proceeds go toward the maintenance and enhancement of the Loblolly Marsh pavilion and hiking trails. Post-race amenities and restrooms will be available on site.

The Loblolly Marsh parking lot is in Jay County at 8323N-250W, which is half mile north of Highway 18 on county road 250W, 3.5 miles west of Bryant.

Circus at Markle June 21

The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus will be in Markle Saturday, June 21 for a show at 2:30 p.m. at the east lawn of Markle Church of Christ. The event is a fundraiser for Markle Wildcat Days Festival. Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 2-12. For more information call 260-758-2171.

Hartford High School Reunion June 28

The Hartford High School Alumni will meet Saturday, June 28 at South Adams High School in the commons area. A visiting session will begin at 5:15 p.m. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m.

Anyone who have ever attended Hartford is welcome to join the event. For reservations or for more information call Carolyn Fryback at 260-525-0204 or 260-589-3266.

Heartland and the Heartland Jazz Orchestra concert July 3

Heartland and the Heartland Jazz Orchestra will take to Main Street Roanoke to celebrate America. From 40’s Big Band to Armed Forces Service Anthems Thursday, July 3 at 5 p.m.

Also at 5 p.m. an All-American Barbecue (available from Joseph Decuis)

At 8 p.m. Classic Rock n’ Roll Band Endgame will play a Main Stage Show. Tickets are  $10 or $5 Student. For more information call 260-436-8080.

Pottery Class begins July 7

A new pottery class will be offered July 7, 9 and 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Bluffton High School artroom.

Learn how to make a press mold bowl and/or plate design on the first day, second day clean up the mold and add any surface decorations to the clay. 

After clay has been fired come back and glaze the piece (put a colored glass like coating over the top to make it dinnerware safe.) 

Class is for adults and youth over 10 years old. Those attending should enter door #2. Cost is a one time fee of $20 for materials. Checks can be mailed to the parks department at 128 E Market St., Bluffton, IN 46714.

Call 824-6069 to register. SPACE IS LIMITED.

Heartland and the Heartland Festival Chorus July 13

Heartland, along with the Heartland Festival Chorus, will appear at Plymouth Congregational Church Sunday, July 13. A free will offering will be accepted. For the time and for more information call 260-436-8080.

Vendors welcome at Blackford 4-H Merchant Tent

The Blackford County 4-H Fairboard will sponsor the Merchant’s Tent during the Blackford County 4-H and Open Fair beginning Monday, July 14.

Merchants and organizations can set up at the fair. For more information call the Purdue Extension Office at 765-348-3213. Deadline is June 27.

Blackford 4-H Parade July 14

The Blackford County 4-H and Open Parade will be held July 14. Those who are interested in participating can call 765-348-3213 to get an entry form. Deadline is June 27.

Frankenmuth Michigan Trip Aug. 26

The Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion will sponsor an overnight trip to Frankenmuth Michigan 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. 

The trip will include shopping at over 100 unique specialty shops in Frankenmuth on Main Street and River Place shopping village; dinner at the Famous Bavarian Inn; and a riverboat cruise up the Cass River.

Also included will be a visit to Bronners’ Christmas Wonderland and shop at Birch Run Premium Outlets with 145 stores. 

Seniors will depart from the Wellness Pavilion on Tuesday, Aug. 26 and return on Wednesday, Aug. 27. Call 260-589-4469 for registration and more information. (5/14)

Vendors needed for Craft Bazaar Oct. 25

Vendors are needed for the second Annual Allen County 4-H Fairgrounds Craft Bazaar.  on Saturday Oct. 25 at the Allen County 4-H Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost for an 8’ booth space, with table will be $35.  

For more information, please contact Chad at 260- 704-0765.

What's Up! Monday, June 16, 2014

Wet Wacky Wednesday June 18

Wet Wacky Wednesdays will be held June 18.  The pool will be open for evening family swim every Wednesday during the pool season. Pool hours are 6:30-8 p.m. and cost is $1.50 per person over age five. 

All youth must be accompanied by an adult. 

Free Alzheimer series begins June 18

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter will host a three-part series, “Living with Alzheimer’s: For the Middle Stage Caregiver”, on Wednesdays, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., with part one and the beginning of part two on June 18, and the remainder of part two and part three on June 25. The program will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library, located at 209 Lincoln Way E. There is no fee to attend the program, but registration is requested by calling the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

Limberlost Family Run/Walk June 19 & 26

On two Thursdays, June 19 and 26, Limberlost State Historic Site will sponsor a family friendly series of Run/Walks at the Loblolly Marsh.

A 3K race will take place Thursday, June 19 at 7 p.m. A 4K race will take place on June 26 at 7 p.m. Entry fee for both is $5. Pre-registration is NOT required. Just show up at the Loblolly Pavilion on race night in time to register for the race.  

This is a race SERIES, and all three races will be timed by a printer stopwatch.  Points are earned for each race you participate in.  You must participate in at least two races to be eligible for prizes.  Series prizes will be awarded following the 4K finish to the top 15 male and top 15 female runners.  

Prizes are also awarded for the top male and female finisher for each of the three races.  There are no age group divisions.  

Prior to each race, there will be a “Point 5K” (0.5K) fun run for kids 10 years old and under.  The first place boy and girl receives a prize.

All proceeds go toward the maintenance and enhancement of the Loblolly Marsh pavilion and hiking trails. Post-race amenities and restrooms will be available on site.

The Loblolly Marsh parking lot is in Jay County at 8323N-250W, which is half mile north of Highway 18 on county road 250W, 3.5 miles west of Bryant.

Circus at Markle June 21

The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus will be in Markle Saturday, June 21 for a show at 2:30 p.m. at the east lawn of Markle Church of Christ. The event is a fundraiser for Markle Wildcat Days Festival. Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 2-12. For more information call 260-758-2171.

Hartford High School Reunion June 28

The Hartford High School Alumni will meet Saturday, June 28 at South Adams High School in the commons area. A visiting session will begin at 5:15 p.m. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m.

Anyone who have ever attended Hartford is welcome to join the event. For reservations or for more information call Carolyn Fryback at 260-525-0204 or 260-589-3266.

What's Up! Thursday, June 12, 2014

Saturday Night at The Village June 14

Saturday Night at the Village will offer free entertainment June 14 from 7 to 8 p.m. June 14 in Swiss Village’s Auditorium. Residents and guests will hear entertainment by Southern Gospel Group Still Blessed.   

Saturday Night at the Village is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend.  For more information about Saturday Night at the Village call 260-589-3173 or visit www.swissvillage.org. 

Kokomo’s Ribfest entertainment

As part of Kokomo’s  annual Ribfest the Performing Arts Pavilion at Foster Park will host Booker T with special guests Token Blue, Inside Out, the Jason Skaggs Band and Rewind on Saturday, June 14, from 5 to 10:30 p.m.

The concerts are free and the site is located at the corner of Washington and Superior Streets in downtown Kokomo. More information at www.kokomosummerseries.com

Lancaster Chapel Bible School June 16-20

Lancaster Chapel United Methodist Church will sponsor a Bible School entitled “Gangway to Galilee” June 16-20 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for children in grades three through six.

The chuch is located at 4510E-400N, Craigville.

For more information call 260-597-7321.

What's Up! Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Wet Wacky Wednesday June 11

Wet Wacky Wednesdays began June 4.  The pool will be open for evening family swim every Wednesday during the pool season. Pool hours are 6:30-8 p.m. and cost is $1.50 per person over age five.  All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Dates are: June 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6.

Soup ‘n Sandwich Lunch June 14

The Monroe United Brethren Women’s Missionary Fellowship will sponsor a Soup ‘n Sandwich Lunch on Saturday, June 14, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The church is located in Monroe at 205 S. Adams St.

Lunch will consist of chili, chicken noodle and cheeseburger soup, sloppy jo’s, hot dogs, chili dogs; homemade pies and cakes and drinks. 

All proceeds go for sending kids to church camp and/or mission projects. 

Maps for the community garage sales taking place that day will be available at the church.

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. Those attending should bring their own seating and bug spray. 

Touch-a-Truck June 14

Bring the entire family to the Bluffton Parks Department annual Touch a Truck event Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. Kids will experience the inside of a variety of different vehicles. NEW this year we are planning on having a “Jaws of Life” demonstration to show how rescue crews open badly damaged vehicles. 

This FREE drop in program is held at the Washington Main Commons parking lot (across from the post office) weather permitting. 

This is also the day of our annual kids garage sales. Bring a little spending money to purchase a toy or glass of lemonade. Questions call 824-6069.

Alzheimer’s Association offers free programs

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter will be host “Know the 10 Signs,” a workshop on detecting the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, on Thursday, June 12, from 1 to 2 p.m. The program will be held at the LaGrange Council on Aging, located 125 W. Fenn St., Suite 400.

“Know the 10 Signs” is a program developed by the Alzheimer’s Association to understand the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The program has interactive video clips of those living with Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter will also be hosting “Living with Alzheimer’s: For the Late-Stage Caregiver,” on Tuesday, June 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. The program will be held at Parkview Hospital Randallia, located at 2200 Randallia Ave., in Fort Wayne. 

There are no fees to attend these programs, but registration is requested by contacting the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. 

What's Up! Tuesday, June 10, 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.)

Father’s Day Make & Take June 14

Huntington City-Twp. Public Library and Huntington Area Master Gardeners will present a Father’s Day Make and Take garden craft workshop for kids ages 4 years to Grade 5 at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 14 at the Main Library, 255 W. Park Drive, Huntington.

Local Master Gardeners​ ​members ​ ​will assist children in making a bottle terrarium and designing a Father’s Day card to take home as a gift for dads, grandfathers, or any special person a child would like to honor on Father’s Day. In addition, ​ ​library staff​  will offer a special story time during the craft session. 

The Father’s Day garden craft workshop is free of charge, but space is limited, 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.

Touch-a-Truck June 14

Bring the entire family to the Bluffton Parks Department annual Touch a Truck event Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. Kids will experience the inside of a variety of different vehicles. NEW this year we are planning on having a “Jaws of Life” demonstration to show how rescue crews open badly damaged vehicles. 

This FREE drop in program is held at the Washington Main Commons parking lot (across from the post office) weather permitting. 

This is also the day of our annual kids garage sales. Bring a little spending money to purchase a toy or glass of lemonade. Questions call 824-6069.

What's Up! Monday, June 9, 2014

Movie Day at Sheets Wildlife Museum June 14

Sheets Wildlife Museum and Learning Center will sponsor a movie day at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday,  June 14. The movie is free. Tours of the museum are $1. The movie will last approximately 60 minutes.

The movie we will be showing will be Best of Minnesota Bound. Ron Schara and Raven wll be exploring nature’s nooks and crannies. 

There will be an easy quiz with the top three youth receiving a gift certificate to be used in the museum gift shop.

Seating is limited so it is suggested that you call 356-9453 to reserve a seat.   

Soup ‘n Sandwich Lunch June 14

The Monroe United Brethren Women’s Missionary Fellowship will sponsor a Soup ‘n Sandwich Lunch on Saturday, June 14, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The church is located in Monroe at 205 S. Adams Street.

Lunch will consist of chili, chicken noodle and cheeseburger soup, sloppy jo’s, hot dogs, chili dogs; homemade pies and cakes and drinks. 

All proceeds go for sending kids to church camp and/or mission projects. 

Maps for the community garage sales taking place that day will be available at the church.

Youth Revival and Purity Retreat June 17 & 18

Covenant Chapel will offer a Youth Revival and Purity Retreat beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 17 unitl 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 at 3550S State Road 1, Bluffton.

The retreat is open to all youth ages 13-18. Cost is $35.Registration deadline is June 12.

This will be a lock-in activity with adult supervision at all times. The boys retreat and the girls retreat will be separate. except during featured speaker. 

Retreat Curriculum from Bob and Danna Gresh (author of Secret Keepers) www.purefreedom.org

For more information call 260-273-7656.

Registration opens for Camp Little Red Door

Little Red Door Cancer Agency will hosti Camp Little Red Door, a five-day summer camp for children with cancer. The camp will be held from July 27 through Aug. 1 at Bradford Woods in Martinsville. The registration deadline is June 13.

Any child 8-18 years old with cancer or in remission living in Indiana is eligible to attend. One sibling/friend per patient is welcome to attend, if space allows. The camp is Indiana’s oldest camp for children with cancer. Children from outside Indiana are welcome to apply and will be notified if spots are available after the registration deadline of June 13.

The camp will include swimming, canoeing, fishing, archery, camp fires, arts and crafts and more! An experienced medical staff will be onsite 24 hours a day. The Robert T. Grand Leadership Academy, open to previous campers at least 16 years-old, will be held July 25 through July 27.

The cost is $25 per camper and $50 per sibling/friend. Financial assistance is available. Download the application at www.littlereddoor.org/camp or call 317-925-5595. The agency is located at 1801 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202.

For more information, visit www.littlereddoor.org. 

What's Up! Thursday, June 5, 2014

Penny French Exhibit going on now

The Portland Center of Arts Place is displaying the works of artist Penny French. The display is going on now through June 27. The Portland Center of Arts Place is located at 131 E. Walnut St., Portland.  

Penny French-Deal grew up on a farm in Wabash County, Indiana. It was life on the farm that began a life-long journey to capture the essence of her surroundings. For more information about this exhibit and other exhibits of Arts Place Inc., contact Lauren Lane at 260-726-4809, ext 230. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Mississinewa Outdoor Adventure Showcase, June 7

The Mississinewa Outdoor Adventure Showcase will be held on Saturday, June 7. The Outdoor Vendor Extravaganza will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with RVs, campers, mountain bikes, outdoor equipment, water safety and more. The band, Pottsie’s Pasttimes, will perform from 5 to 7 p.m. All events will take place at Mississinewa Beach, Miami State Recreation Area. Most activities are free with paid admission at the gate.

Indiana State Park and Reservoir gate fees are $5 per in-state vehicle, $7 per out-of-state vehicle. 

For more information log onto: stateparks.IN.gov/2955.htm. The park is located at 4673S-625E Peru, 46970.

Hoosier Harmony at Sauder Village June 8

The annual Gospel Music Concert will be held on Sunday, June 8 at Sauder Village. During the afternoon concert Hoosier Harmony, Sojourner Quartet and pianist Jim Stewart take the stage at 4 p.m. in Founder’s Hall.

Historic Sauder Village is open this summer Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The Village is closed on Mondays, except holidays. Admission is $16 for adults, $10 for students (6-16) and free for members and children 5 and under. Active duty military personnel and their families are also free through Labor Day. Again this year, children 16 and under are free every Sunday this season – including for the Gospel Music Concert. 

For more details call 800-590-9755, visit www.saudervillage.org.                     

Jay County Pow Wow June 7 & 8

The 11th Annual Gathering of Great Lakes Nations Pow Wow, hosted by National Center for Great Lakes Native American Culture, will be held June 7 and 8 at the Tri-State Antique Gas Engine Association Grounds at 1010 Morton St. in Portland.

The 11th Annual Gathering of Great Lakes Nations Pow Wow is a celebration of the Great Lakes Native Americans and their culture.  It features Native American drums, singers and dancers 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday June 8, from  10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will also be native American foods, a pre-1840 re-enactment camp complete with atlatl and tomahawk demonstrations, artisan demonstrations, and children’s activities.  

Friends of Shelter meeting June 9

Friends of the Shelter, the organization that provides support for the Bluffton/Wells County Animal Shelter, will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 9 in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall at 128 E. Market St.

Items on the agenda include shelter operations and update on new dog park and future events.

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

Women Ministries Flea Market June 7

Women’s Ministries of Trinity Life Chapel will sponsor their annual Flea Market Saturday, June 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church is located on Hwy. 27 between Berne and Geneva. Vendors are welcome. Spots are $10 each. Call 260-450-4647.

Free Agriculture Lecture June 9 at Sauder Village

Sauder Village is hosting a free Agricultural Lecture Series at the Heritage Inn this season in conjunction with the renovation of the historic Grist Mill. Todd Price, Founding Director of Historic Wagner Farm, will present a lecture on Monday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. entitled “The Dawn of the Golden Age of Agriculture – Early 20th Century Farming in the Heartland.” For more details call 800-590-9755.

Christ Child Society Garage & Bake Sale June 12 & 13

The Christ Child Society of Fort Wayne will be holding their annual Garage & Bake Sale to benefit children in need in the Fort Wayne area. 

The sale will be held Thursday, June 12 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Queen of Angels Activity Center located at 1500 West State Street.

All proceeds of the sale will be used to fund the programs of the Christ Child Society operating to improve the lives of local children in need.  Vvisit www.christchildfw.org.

Sign Up for Summer Music Lessons

Arts Place is currently accepting registrations for summer MusicWorks instruction at its Portland Center. Adults and students may enroll in individual instruction. Lessons begin June 16 and continue through July 23.  Registration deadline is Wednesday, June 11.  After that date, students will be accepted on a space-available basis.  Instruction will be held at Arts Place, 131 East Walnut Street in Portland, Indiana.

Call 260-726-4809, email artsland@artsland.org, or visit the website atwww.artsland.org.

Redesign T-shirt Class June 12

The Parks and Recreation Department Designer shirt, No Sew Purse and Headband class  will be held Thursday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to noon at Washington Park. 

This class is for girls ages 8–18 years old. It will show them how to change old shirts into new creations. 

Each participant needs to bring four too big t-shirts 50/50 blend and $1 to the class. Space is limited and you MUST PRE-REGISTER BY CALLING 824-6069.

Mini Basketball Camp June 11-13

The Parks and Recreation Department is offering another Mini Basketball Camp since the first camp was filled.

The camp is for children ages 5 to 7 years June 11 through 13 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Bluffton City Gym. 

There are eight openings left. Call the park office at 824-6069. This is a FREE program.

What's Up! Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Sauder Village offers free admission to military

Sauder Village has announced that they are participating in the Blue Star Museums Program again this year by offering free admission to military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2014.

This is the fifth year for Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families.

Sauder Village summer hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon-4 p.m.  The Village is closed on Mondays, except holidays. Regular admission is $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, $10 for students (6-16) and free for members and children five and under. Again this year, children 16 and under are free every Sunday this season! 

For more information call 800.590.9755, visit www.saudervillage.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @SauderVillage.

Grandpa and 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. 

German choir concerts listed

The Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor will be presenting several concerts this season.

On Sunday. June 8. at 11 a.m. they will be at Saint Peter Catholic Church in Fort Wayne for a Germanfest Deutsche Messe.

On Sunday, June 8, at 4:30 p.m. they will present Germanfest Heimatabend Konzert at Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Dr. in Fort Wayne.

Other appearances will be at Oktoberfest, Sept. 27; A Taste of Germany, Oct. 18; Christmas Market, Nov. 22, and Weihnachtskonzert on Dec. 14.

More information about the group at www.fortwaynemaennerchor.us

Gospel Meeting June 11 & 18

A Gospel meeting will be held June 11 and June 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Libray. It is open to the public.

This is a non-denominational gospel meeting. No literature will be given and no collection will be taken.

Speakers will be Jason McInally and Mark Peters. For more information call 301- 643-3675

Editor’s Note: The use of the Wells County Public Library’s meeting facility does not constitute the library’s endorsement and sponsorship of the program or the organizer’s policies or beliefs.

What's Up! Tuesday, June 3, 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.)

WCT’s quilt fundraiser

A quilted wall hanging, created by Susan Schultz, is being used as a fund raiser for the Wells Community Theatre.

Schultz is the costumer for the musical “South Pacific” now in rehearsal to be presented the weekend of June 13-15 at the Life Center auditorium in Bluffton.

Tickets to become the new owner of the quilt are $5 each and are available at the CAC office or from any “South Pacific” cast member.

Wet Wacky Wednesday June 4

Wet Wacky Wednesdays begin June 4th!  The pool will be open for evening family swim every Wednesday during the pool season. Pool hours are 6:30-8 p.m. and cost is $1.50 per person over age five. 

All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Dates are: June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6.

Chick’s Run set for Thursday

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.