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.