What's Up! Monday, Dec. 22, 2014

Walking Program underway

The Parks and Recreation Department will begin Weekday Walking Oct. 1. The city gym will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., free of charge, to any adult who would like to get some exercise during the cold months. 

Participants can enter the glass door on the Westside of the building and sign in on the wooden door each day you attend. If you are the last to leave the gym please turn off the light in the south west corner of the gym. One mile equals 20 laps.

For more information call 824-6069.

Adult Badminton

Adult Badminton is held every Thursday night until Dec. 11 (except Thanksgiving) from 7-9 p.m. in the Bluffton City Gym.

Those participating can enter on the west side of the building. All equipment is provided. This is  for beginners and advanced players.  It is a free event. For more information call 824-6069.

City Gym memberships available

City Gym memberships are now available for 2015. Anyone buying a membership now will be given a key for the remaining time in 2014.  The 2014 membership is good until 9 a.m. on Jan. 12, 2015. After that the new membership begins. 

Prices have not increased and are as follows: Single Wells County residents:  $145. Family Wells County residents: $175. Single, Non-Wells County residents: $185. Family Non-Wells County residents: $215. For more information call 824-6069.

Winter garden party at Embassy Dec. 28

A Winter Garden party, inspired by  Downton Abbey will be offered as a fundraiser for the Embassy Theatre and PBS Channel 39 on Sunday, Dec. 28, from 4 to 6 p.m.

A special themed “upstairs/downstairs” menu will be presented along with historic music and vintage games.

There also will be a display of authentic 1920s era dresse as well as a 1920s themed costume contest and raffle.

There will be preferred seating for a showing of the first 60 minuets of the first episode of Season 5 of Downton Abbey.

Tickets are $150 and are now on sale. Purchase tickets online at ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at 260-424-4554 or stop by the Embassy box office. 

Fantasy of Lights at Franke Park

The annual Fantasy of Lights display at Fort Wayne’s Franke park will continue to welcome visitors through Dec. 31. Hours for viewing are 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is $5 per car, $10 for passenger vans, $25 or buses and trolleys. On weekends horse and carriage rides are available on weekends. For reservations call 260-691-3780. 

Walkway of Lights at Marion

Since 1992 the town of Marion has hosted the Walkway of Lights along the Mississenewa River from the downtown area to Matter Park. Over 120 light displays are featured through Dec. 31, from 6 to 10 p.m. each evening. There is a $5 per car charge to drive along the walkway.