What's Up! Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015

Parks Department has summer jobs available

Time is running out to apply for summer jobs with the parks department. Applications are due back Monday Feb. 23 by 4:45 p.m. in the Clerk Treasurer’s office at City Hall.

Applicants must be 16 years old for concessions, tennis lessons and lifeguard jobs. Maintenance and mowers must be at least 18 years old. http://www.blufftonindiana.net/parks-department.

Theater Thursday Feb. 19

Theater Thursday will be held Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Wells County Public Library. The movie to be shown will be Dolphin Tale 2, Rated PG

This is a free monthly movie for adults. Free snacks, 10 minute health info and prizes will be part of the program. This is a year round event that is the third Thursday of every month. Questions call 824-6069.

Free Chili Supper Feb. 20

Southern Wells Community Church will sponsor a free Chili Supper Friday, Feb. 20 from 4:30-7 p.m. at Southern Wells High School.

The supper will be held before the Blackford and Southern Wells boys basketball game.

Jazz in the FW Galleria Feb. 20

On Friday, Feb., 20 at 7 p.m. the Heartland Jazz Q will present Jazz in the Galleria at the Jefferson Pointe Mall.

The program will feature a mix of jazz standards and new arrangements. The Heartland Jazz Q started in 2013, featuring a quintet of jazz vocals (thence the “Q”) that were combined for a special performance. The audience enjoyed it so much that the Jazz Q was born.

Though the group name refers to the original quintet of voices, it has since grown to include as many as eight singers and a small instrumental combo of piano, bass and percussion—and upon occasion a saxophone and guitar.

Singers include: Elizabeth Piercy, soprano; Kristen Miller, alto; Barry Jamison, tenor; Phil Slane, baritone; and Eric Miller, bass. Member of the combo are Maestro Robert Nance, conductor and keyboardist; Brad Kuhns, bass; Tod Ranmsey, percussion; and Keith Turner, saxophone.

Tickets are $20.

Monday Night Yoga begins March 23

Join Megan Hunter in the Bluffton City Gym on Monday nights from 6 -7 p.m. for Gentle All Levels Yoga.

It will start with an 8-week session, beginning on Feb. 23 through April 13. Free will donations accepted (recommended $5). 

Those attending should wear loose clothing to move in. Don’t have a mat? Not a problem! Yoga can be done without one, but bring a towel or blanket for cushioning. Ages 18+ recommended. For more information call 824-6069.

FW area band concert at IPFW Feb. 24

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. the Fort Wyne Area Community Band will present a concert at the Rhinehart Music Center on the campus of IPFW.

Admissionis $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $3 for those 12 and younger and free to IPFW sstudents. 

Parking is free in the garage across from the Music Center.

Pee Wee Indoor Soccer registration open

Registration is open for Pee Wee Indoor Soccer. 

Soccer skills instruction will be taught to boys and girls ages four through fourth grade. 

Dates will be Saturday April 4, 11, 18, and 15 in the Bluffton City Gym. 

The $15 registration fee includes a t-shirt and soccer medal. 

Registration is due by March 21, or when age group session reaches capacity at 20 participants. 

The times for each group are as follows:

Age four through Pre K will meet at 9 a.m.

Kindergarten through first grade will meet at 10 a.m.

Second through fourth grade will meet at 11 a.m.

Register online at https://raceroster.com/events/2015/4827/pee-wee-indoor-soccer OR download a form athttp://www.blufftonindiana.net/parks-department/ (click on the link for Pee Wee Indoor Soccer).

Homemade Birthday Card Class Feb. 26

A Homemade Birthday Card Class will be held Thursday, Feb. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at city hall.

Those attending will create a personalized hand-made card. Angie Honegger will be the instructor.

Cost is $7 for four cards. Call to preregister at 824-6069.

Civic Theater auditions for next production

Fort Wayne’s Civic Theatre will be holding auditions for their next production—’The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. at the Arts United Center, 303 East Main St., Fort Wayne..

The musical requires a cast of singers and actors. Dr. John Tolley will direct and choreographer will be Gary Lanier. Eunice Wadewitz will be music director.

To sign up for an audition call 260-422-8641 ext. 226.

Backstage crew persons also are being searched for with more information at 260-422-8641 ext. 227. The performance dates are May 1-10.