What's Up! Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2014

Fort Wayne Ice Rink open at Headwaters Park

Outdoor ice skating is now offered at Fort Wayne’s Headwaters Park and will continue with hours through March 1.

Admission is $3 for those 13 and under, $5 for those 14 and over with a $2 charge for skate rental. There is no admission for spectators and parking is free.

Hours will vary. On Nov. 26 the hours will be from 1 to 10 p.m. during the Night of Lights celebration in downtown Fort Wayne.

Knitting and Crochet lessons begin in January

Looking for a fun hobby to start this winter? The parks department will offer knitting and crochet lessons in January. 

Chicks with Sticks Knitting classes will be taught Mondays on the second floor of the City Hall building from 3-4 p.m. Cost for (3)  one hour group lessons are $12 due the first day. Classes are Jan. 12, 19 and 26. Yarn and instructions will be provided. Those attending should bring their own  knitting needles.

Hooked on Crochet classes will be taught Tuesdays on the second floor of the City Hall building from 3-4 p,m. Cost for (3) one hour group lessons are $12 due the first day, classes. Classes are Jan. 13, 20, and 27th. Yarn and instructions will be provided. Those attending  will need to bring their own size H hook.

Call the park office to pre-register at 824-6069. Class size is limited and open to beginners and advanced students. 

Friends of the Shelter meeting Jan. 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, Jan. 12 in the council chambers on the second floor of City Hall at 128 E. Market St.

Items on the agenda include shelter operations and upcoming Spay-Nueter Clinics.

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

Mercer County Garage Sale Jan. 22-27

A six day garage sale will be held Jan. 22-27 at the Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley Street in Celina, Ohio. For more information call 419-586-1644.

Mother Son Dance Feb. 15

Totally Awesome 80’s Mother Son Dance tickets are now on sale in the Clerk Treasurer’s office at city hall.

 Prices are $5 per person, all ages welcome. The dance will be held at the 4-H building on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 2-4 p.m. and will include dancing, refreshments, door prizes for the boys and a photo area. 

There will also be an award for the raddest costume, so tease up your hair go crazy!

Daddy Daughter 80’s Dance Feb. 15

The Daddy Daughter 80’s Dance tickets are on sale now!!! 

Go back to the days of metal bands and big hair, grab some leg warmers, muscle shirts, or acid wash to wear. 

Tickets are $5 per person, all ages welcome. The dance will be held at the 4-H building on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 6-8 p.m. and will include dancing, refreshments, door prizes for the girls, and a photo area. 

There will be an award for the raddest costume, so tease up your hair, grab your blue eye shadow and go crazy!