What's Up! Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014

Gary Dickson benefit Oct. 25

A benefit for Bluffton resident Gary Dickson will be held Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the WalMart parking lot. He will undergo a bone marrow transplant in Michigan very soon.

Sark’s Concessions will be open to raise money for Gary. Sark’s Concessions will donate all products so every purchase made will go directly to Gary and Barb Dickson for housing, transportation, food and medical cost during their extended stay.  

This will be a time to show support and enjoy fair favorites one last time before winter sets in. (Pd. Advt.).

Craft & Vendor Show Oct. 25

The Holiday Craft and Vendor Show will be held at the National Guard Armory at 500 E. Spring in Bluffton on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Free admission, door prizes and food. Over 30 vendors and crafters. All proceeds go to the Steve Kelly Cancer Relief Foudnation.

For more information contact Deb Carson at 260-824-9219. (Pd. Advt).

‘Day of the Dead’ FW museum of art celebration

On Saturday, Oct. 25, the Fort Wayne Museum of Art will celebrate the Day of the Dead as they showcase altars in honor of deceased loved ones.

From 3 to 5 p.m. there will be hands on activities, face painting, a smelling station featuring scents used in traditional Mexican cooking and celebrations, storytelling and live music at 4 p.m. by Fernando Tarango.

At 5 p.m. the celebration will continue with traditional dancing, a Mariachi performance, folkloric characters El Catrin and LaCatrina and appetizers and a cash bar by Salsa Grille. ($1 charge)