What's Up! Thursday, April 30, 2015

Hope Missionary Breakfast May 2

The Hope Missionary Church Disaster Relief Team will sponsor the annual Pancake, Sausage and Egg Breakfast Saturday, May 2 from 6 to 10 a.m. at the Family Life Center at 429 E. Dustman Road in Bluffton.Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12. Kids age five and younger are free. All proceeds will go toward providing relief efforts to individuals and communities dealing with catastrophic events.

For more information call the church at 824-1844. 

Prom Dress Exchange Short Formal Give Away May 8

Students at Bluffton High School May shop free of charge in the commons on Friday, May 8 from 3 to 4:30 for a dress furnished by Prom Dress Exchange.

Fifty short formal/sundresses in sizes 2-16 will be made available for interested students to try on.

Pickle Ball May 9

Pickle Ball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. 

This fun sport combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is played on a badminton-sized court with a paddle and a plastic ball.  

Any adult who would like to learn this sport should meet on Saturday May 9 at 10 a.m. at the Lion’s Park at 228 Midway tennis courts. 

All supplies and instructions will be provided. Questions call 824-6069. 

Basket Making Class May 18

The Parks Department is accepting registration for a Basket Making Class to be held on Monday, May 18 at 6 p.m. on the second floor of City Hall. 

Cost is $12 per person and due that day. Those attending will need to bring a square (4”) tissue box. 

Call to register at 824-6069. Space is limited.

What's Up! Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Hope Missionary Breakfast May 2

The Hope Missionary Church Disaster Relief Team will sponsor the annual Pancake, Sausage and Egg Breakfast Saturday, May 2 from 6 to 10 a.m. at the Family Life Center at 429 E. Dustman Road in Bluffton.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12. Kids age five and younger are free.

All proceeds will go toward providing relief efforts to individuals and communities dealing with catastrophic events.

For more information call the church at 824-1844.

PIXAR in concert by The Phil May 2

PIXAR in Concert will  be the next Sweetwater Pops Concert by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic on Saturday, May 2, with 2 and 7:30 p.m. offerings at the Embassy Theatre.

Characters from Toy Story to The Incredibles and UP will be presented in clips with memorable scores from each of the movies.

Tickets prices start at $32 and may be arranged for by calling 260-481-0777.

What's Up! Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Free Senior Breakfast in Berne May 1

In recognition of May as National Older Americans Month, Swiss Village and the Berne Rotary Club will co-sponsor the 25th annual Senior Breakfast on Friday, May 1 from 7 to 9 a.m. at 1350 West Main Street in Berne. 

In recognition of the 25th anniversary of the Senior Breakfast a special menu will be served which will include egg casserole, bacon, biscuit, and fresh fruit. All seniors are welcome.  The first 200 guests will receive a free Swiss Village tote bag. Health screenings will be provided from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m., including free blood pressure checks, free lipid profile checks and free PSA checks, comprehensive metabolic profiles $25, thyroid panel $20, and hemogram $15.  For more information call  260-589-3173.

What's Up! Monday, April 27, 2015

Story in Chicken Soup  book

Rhonda K. Maller of Bluffton has a story included in the current Chicken Soup for the Soul book titled “Time to Thrive.”

Her story, “Taught by Teens” is one of 101 inspiring stories about growth, wisdom and dreams included in the soft cover book.

Maller is a writer who writes blogs and social media and marketing copy for companies throughout the U.S. and also is a freelance inspirational writer/speaker. She enjoys reading, writing, crafting, traveling and spending time wither her family, including 13 grandchildren and friends.

FW Philharmonic Online auction April 29

“You are Instrumental” is the title of the online auction that will be conducted by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic from April 29 to May 9.

Starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, bidders may go to www.32auctions.com/thephil to bid on “amazing packages and spectacular gifts.” Accounts may be set up in advance and bidding will continue for a week.

A wide variety of items are available from entertainment packages to food adventures.  All proceeds from this event will go directly to support the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s programs and performances.

Free Comic Book Day at Huntington and Markle May 2

The Huntington City-Twp. Public Library and Markle Branch will be participating in Free Comic Book Day Saturday, May 2. 

Taking place annually on the first Saturday in May, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops and public libraries across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who walks through the door. 

Starting at 9 a.m., any patron who enters either library location on Saturday, May 2 can receive two free comic books while supplies last. 

The Huntington Main Library will also be screening the movie X-Men: Days of Future Past (rated PG-13) with free popcorn, to begin around noon.

A wide variety of comics will be given for free this year, including but not limited to Doctor Who, Avengers, Avatar: the Last Airbender, Supermutant Magic Academy, Jojo Bizarre Adventure and Yu-gi-oh, and Lady Justice. 

The Huntington Library is located at 255 West Park Drive, Huntington, and the Markle Branch at 197 East Morse Street, Markle.

Parks Department Pee Wee Swim Registration May 9

Pee Wee Swim Registration will be held at City Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. Cost is $6 per child. 

Lessons will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the week of June 22. Swim time is from 11-11:45 a.m. and a parent must get in the water with each child. No unattended children on pool deck during lessons. Limited enrollment. For more information call 824-6069.

What's Up! Thursday, April 23, 2015

Registration begins for 100+ summer activities

 It’s time to register for the Parks Department Programs! 

Visit the city’s website at www.blufftonindiana.net to view the list of events then e-mail us at parks@ci.bluffton.in.us  or call 824-6069 to sign up. 

Make sure to give us the child’s name, age, phone, e-mail address and the list of events they would like to participate in. 

Classes fill up quickly, if your schedule changes and you can’t attend a program be sure to let us know so that the next child on the waiting list can have the spot

Spring Fling April 25

The 5th annual Spring Fling will be held Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bluffton National Guard Armory at 500 E. Spring, Bluffton. Free admission.

Raffle proceeds go to Steve Kelly Cancer Foundation.

For more information contact Deb Carson: 260-824-9219, 260-273-7950 or Linda Bradley: 260-273-9825. (Pd. Advt.)

Zoo Opens April 25

 The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo opens for the 2015 season on Saturday, April 25 and will be kicking off a summer-long 50th birthday celebration filled with new exhibits, special events, and an adorable baby Sumatran orangutan.

 News, updates, and zoo events can be found on the zoo’s website, kidszoo.org.

Parks K-12 Swim Registration May 9

The Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department will offer swim lessons this summer. Swim registration is for children who just finished grades K-12 and will take place at the City Hall from 10:30 am to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9.  Class lessons will be held Monday through Friday June 8-19 OR July 6-17 for a total of 10 lessons. Class times are either 10-10:50 a.m. or 11-11:50 a.m.  Cost for non Wells County Residents is $12 and discounted to $6 for residents (due at registration). For more information call 824-6069.

Set 2015 Fitness Goals

Set your 2015 fitness goals! Sign up with the Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department and commit now.  Online registration is open for the following events:

May 17: Bike Bluffton - http://raceroster.com/events/2015/4075/bike-bluffton.

What's Up! Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Fill the Tent Food Drive April 25

Adams County Boy Scouts will sponsor a Fill the Tent Food Drive Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the WalMart in Decatur.

All donations will stay in Adams County.

Drive In out of hibernation in Wabash

The Honeywell Foundation and INGUARD have announced that the 13-14 Drive In will open for the season and offer free admission to kids 12 and younger all summer long.

The Drive In gates will open sometime during the month of May, just as they did in 1951, inviting all to “come as you are.”

Thursday, Aug. 23, 1951 was the original opening day with admission 50 cents for adults and free to those 12 and under. The first movie shown was “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” in Technicolor.

A contest to name the Drive In was held and 13-24  Drive In was chosen from 235 entries. Mrs. Don Alger was the winner as the name incorporated the two highways the theater was located beside.

The Honeywell Foundation will operate the 13-24 Drive In. For more details about the theater and the coming 2015 season go to www.1324drivein.com or call 260-563-5745.

What's Up! Monday, April 20, 2015

CAC seeking summer intern

Wells County’s Creative Arts Council is seeking a part-time summer intern to assist in the office from mid-May to the end of July.

CAC Joel Harmeyer explains it would be a perfect opportunity for a college student home for the summer. Resumes are being accepted at the CAC office in the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre.

Master Gardener Volunteer Program 

Fall Master Gardener Training will begin on Sept. 9 and end Nov. 14. These classes are held on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m.  to 12:30 p.m.

The $125 program fee includes class materials and a reference notebook. 

To learn more about this volunteer program visit the Allen County Extension Office at 4001 Crescent Ave.on the IPFW campus or call 260-481-6826, option 3. 

Additional information and an application can also be downloaded from  extension.purdue.edu/allen. Click on Garden, Master Gardeners Allen County. Adjusted fees and payment plans are available on an as-needed basis.  

The Purdue University Master Gardener volunteer program helps gardeners grow by providing them with intensive training in horticultural principles. Participants, in turn, share their knowledge by providing volunteer leadership and service to their communities. 

Spring Fling April 25

The 5th annual Spring Fling will be held Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bluffton National Guard Armory at 500 E. Spring, Bluffton. Free admission.

Raffle proceeds go to Steve Kelly Cancer Foundation. For more information contact Deb Carson: 260-824-9219, 260-273-7950 or Linda Bradley: 260-273-9825. (Pd. Advt.)

Raising Chickens Class May 9

Raising Chickens for Food and Fun, a free class, open to the public, will be held Saturday, May 9 at 1 p.m. at the Allen County Extension Office (on the IPFW Campus).

Julie Scheele has been an RN for 30 years, and is currently homeschooling two teenagers. She has raised chickens for the last 8 years; her family involved in 4-H for five of those eight years. 

She will share general information about chickens and raising them for meat, eggs, or both.  Reasons to raise chickens, getting started, and special considerations including neighbors, restrictions on raising birds in cities (including Fort Wayne), and more. 

Call 260 481-6435 for more information.

Dancing with the Stars at the Embassy July 31

Dancing with the Stars: Live” will be bringing the Perfect 10 Tour to the Fort Wayne Embassy Theatre on Friday, July 31 at 8 p.m.

The cast will be led by Melissa Rycroft and include pro dancers Witney Carson, Valentine Chmerkovskiy, Artem Chigvintsev, Peta Murgatroyd and Emma Slater and troupe dancers Alan Bersten, Brittany Cherry, Sasha Farber and Jenna Johnson. The 90 minute show will feature new choreography as well as memorable number from the 10 seasons of Dancing with the Stars.

Tickets will range in price from $39.50 to $97 and are on sale at the Embassy box office, online at ticketmaster.com and charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000. VIP tickets available at VIPNation.com

What's Up! Thursday, April 16, 2015

Basket and Vera Bradley Bingo April 25

A Longaberger Basket and Vera Bradley Bing will be held Saturday, April 25 at the Lions Club in Montpelier at the corner of High and Jefferson Streets. Cost is $15 for 15 games. Doors will open at 9 a.m. Bingo will begin at 10 a.m. Proceeds from the event will go toward scholarships. For more information call 765-728-2575 or 765-728-2104. The kitchen will be open.

Spring Fling April 25

The 5th annual Spring Fling will be held Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bluffton National Guard Armory at 500 E. Spring, Bluffton. Free admission. Raffle proceeds go to Steve Kelly Cancer Foundation. For more information contact Deb Carson: 260-824-9219, 260-273-7950 or Linda Bradley: 260-273-9825. (Pd. Advt. 4/16)

Petroleum Alumni Dinner May 2

The Petroleum High School annual Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, May 2 at 6 p.m. at Bluffton High School. All former students and teachers are welcome to attend the event. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations are due by April 24 by calling 260-346-2771 or 260-824-3141.

Pickle Ball May 9

Pickle Ball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. This sport combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is played on a badminton-sized court with a paddle and a plastic ball.  

Any adult who would like to learn this sport should meet on Saturday May 9 at 10 a.m. at the Lion’s Park at 228 Midway tennis courts. 

All supplies and instructions will be provided. Questions call 824-6069.

What's Up! Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Parks Department accepting donations

The Parks Department offers a variety of free fun activities for families in the community. In order to continue to provide these programs the department will accept donations of craft supplies, yarn, golf clubs and balls, tennis rackets, drum sticks, broken/unwanted electronics, comic books, fabric, ribbon, basket making supplies, glue, old calendars, clean canning jars, squirt guns, and party decorations.

Card Class April 30

A Homemade Thinking of you and Sympathy Card class, taught by Angie Honegger, will be held Thursday, April 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Hall. ost is $7 for (4) cards or (8) for $12. Cards will be simple and elegant with easy techniques thrown in the mix!

Call to preregister at 824-6069.

Arts Place Spring Ensemble  Concert May 1

Students from the Arts Place MusicWorks program will perform their annual spring ensemble concert on Friday, May 1 at 7 p.m. Individual recitals will be held on Saturday, May 2.  Both events will be held at Arts Place in Portland Center at 131 East Walnut Street.

The performances are free and open to the public. For more information contact Arts Place at 260-726-4809, email artsland@artsland.org or visit www.artsland.org .

Ensembles will perform in concert on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Arts Place, 131 East Walnut Street in Portland, Indiana.  

String and guitar students will perform Saturday, May 2 during the first recital at 10 a.m. Voice and piano students will perform at 12:30 p.m.  The final recital will consist of woodwind, brass, and percussion students performing at 3 p.m.

Pickle Ball May 9

Pickle Ball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. 

This fun sport combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is played on a badminton-sized court with a paddle and a plastic ball.  

Any adult who would like to learn this sport should meet on Saturday May 9 at 10 a.m. at the Lion’s Park at 228 Midway tennis courts. 

All supplies and instructions will be provided. Questions call 824-6069.

Basket Making Class May 18

The Parks Department is accepting registration for a Basket Making Class to be held on Monday, May 18 at 6 p.m. on the second floor of City Hall. 

Cost is $12 per person and due that day. 

Those attending will need to bring a square (4”) tissue box. 

Call to register at 824-6069. Space is limited.

Bike Bluffton Registration open

Bike Bluffton Registration is open for the bike ride to be held on Sunday, May 17 from 2-5 p.m. 

Event options include a 25 mile bike loop around the Bluffton area OR a 6 mile family bike ride on the River Greenway. 

Both rides begin and end at Pickett’s Run Park on River Road and include water and refreshment stations on the course. Helmets are required. 

Cost is $5 for the 25 mile ride and $1 for the family ride. 

T-shirts are available for $10. 

Sign up online at www.raceroster.com (search for Bike Bluffton) or you can download an entry form from http://www.blufftonindiana.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2015-Bike-Bluffton-Registration.pdf

 Girls Night Out to Honeywell Center July 25 

“The Girl’s Night Out, Boys Can Come Too Tour” will be at the Honeywell Center in Wabash on Saturday, July 25, at 7:30 p.m.

It will feature Colbie Caillat, two-time Grammy winning artist, and Christina Perri, named iTunes’ “Breakthrough Pop Artist of 2011.”

Tickets range in price from $29 to $100 and will go on sale on April 15.

What's Up! Thursday, April 9, 2015

Fish Fry April 19 in Hartford City

The Blackford County 4-H Fairboard and Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Fish Fry Sunday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the 4-H Building at 310 E. Park Ave., Hartford City.

Cost is $9 per adult (age 13 and older), $5 for youth (age 6-12) and free for children (age 5 and younger).

For more information call 765-348-3213.

Spring party at FWMA April 24

On Friday, April 24, he Fort Wayne Museum of Art will be holding a Spring Party from 6 to 9 p.m. 

The Brat Pack will provide music and refreshments will be by Club Soda. Admission is $5 for museum members and $12 for other guests. Reservations to 260-422-6467 or to fwmoa.org/rsvp

Exhibits that may be viewed include:

Alexander Solomon Solitude of Space—through May 17.

Heritage Barns of Indiana: An Artist’s Passion—through May 31.

Meridian: Paintings and Ceremonial Art by Tobi Kahn—through June 7.

Steven Sorman: Only When—through June 14.

The Victorian Aesthetic: Fine and Decorative Art from the Gilded Age—April 25 to Jan 24, 2016.

Regular museum hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday with extended hours on Thursday to  8 p.m. and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors and $20 for families. 

Admission is free on Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. and on the last Saturday of the month admission is $1,

Manchester 

Symphony to play at Honeywell April 26

The Manchester Symphony Orchestra will present the final concert of the 76th season at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, at the Honeywell Center in Wabash.

It will be recorded and broadcast on PBS39 in Fort Wayne.

The concert entitled “The Nature of Classics” will feature an all nature themed program. Included will be Symphony No. 6 in F Major, op. 68 by Beethoven—known as the Pastoral Symphony.

The 70 member orchestra will be conducted by Scott Humphries and is composed of professional and community musicians, along with selected faculty, staff and student musicians of Manchester University.

Admission is $10 for adults; free to those 18 and younger and Manchester University staff and students and Manchester Symphony Orchestra members. To purchase in advance go online to www.honeywellcener.org

St. John Flatrock Garage Sale May 1 and 2

Members of St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock, at 12912 Franke Road in Monroeville, will sponsor a Spring Rummage Sale Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2.

For more information call 260-639-6404 or 260-639-0123.

Spelling bee musical next for FW Civic Theatre May 1-10

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will be the next production for the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre May 1-10 at the Arts United Center.

John Tolley will direct the musical that is billed as not a show for young children. Members of the cast include Robert Shoquist, Megan Meyer, Nick Chaney, Eric Smead, Emily Arata and Emilie Henry as the spellers and Tracey Graham, Reuben Albuagh and Albert Brownlee as the adults. Curtains times will be at 8 p.m. for May 1, 2, 8, 9 and 2 p.m. on May 2, 3, 9, 10. Admission is $29 for adults, $24 for seniors and $17 for those 23 and under. Buy tickets online at fwcivic.org or call 260-424-5220.

          

Guided tour of Rainbow Bottom May 2

On Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, a guided tour of the Rainbow Bottom area near Geneva will be offered.

Those wanting to take the tour should meet at the Limberlost Cabin in Geneva and follow the naturalist to the site. The area was the setting for two of author Gene Stratton -Porter’s books.

There is a $3 per person charge to participate. Information at 260-368-7428 or at indianamuseum.org/sites

What's Up! Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Friends of the Shelter meeting April 13

Members of Friends of the Shelter will meet Monday, April 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall at 128 E. Market Street in Bluffton.

The organization  provides support for the Bluffton/Wells County Animal Shelter.

Items on the agenda will include: Shelter operations,  updates on Spay-Neuter clinics and  results of last weeks Dog Bone Hunt.

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

Annual meeting to feature Conner Prairie historical interpreter April 13

On Monday, April 13, the Wells County Historical Society will hold their annual dinner meeting with special guest Sam Shafer presenting the program.

Shafer, a Norwell High School graduate, is an historical interpreter at the Conner Prairie Interactive History Museum. He will speak on the American Civil War and its impact on Indiana and Wells County.

Reservations are still being accepted for the 6:30 p.m. dinner to be held at the Wells County Public Library at $15 per person. To attend the program only there is a $5 charge.  To make a reservation call 273-1742.

Bluffton Rotary Club Annual Rose Sale underway

The Bluffton Rotary Club annual Rose Sale is currently underway. Cost is $20 per dozen.

Colors available include: red, yellow, pink, peach or white. The order deadline is Tuesday, April 14. Roses can be picked up Tuesday, April 21. Checks can be made out to Bluffton Rotary Club. Form ore information call 260-565-3131 or lee@adamswells.com

National Volunteer Week at Ouabache State Park April 18

Ouabache State Park will host a Trail Maintenance Day on Saturday, April 18 at 12:30 p.m. to celebrate volunteer week and to get the park ready for recreation season.

People interested should bring a pair of work gloves and meet at Ouabache State Park Lodge Recreation Building. Volunteers are to sign in at the main gate. 

For more information, call park office 824-0926 or view stateparks.IN.gov/2443.htm.

YWCA Seeking Nominations for 2015 Peggy Hobbs Award

Every year, YWCA Northeast Indiana seeks to honor a community volunteer who embodies the passion, commitment, and dedication of Peggy Hobbs. 

Hobbs is a long-time advocate of YWCA Northeast Indiana, serving as president of the board of directors for three terms and as a volunteer for many years supporting our mission of empowering women and eliminating racism.  

If you know someone (male or female) who deserves this recognition, please visit our website www.ywca.org/PeggyHobbsAward to fill out the nomination form.  

Nominees must demonstrate dedication to volunteerism, promote diversity awareness, personal development, and support for YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.  

They must live in the six-county service area (Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Noble, Wells, and Whitley) to be eligible.  Nominations are due by Tuesday, April 28. Winners will be announced at the Annual Meeting on May 18.

For more information, please contact YWCA Northeast Indiana Administrative Coordinator, Sue Hiatt, at SHiatt@ywcaerew.org or 260- 424-4908 ext. 254.

What's Up! Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Register for Parks Department Programs April 15

Registration for over 100 Summer Park’s Dept Programs will be held Wednesday, April 15! 

The Parks Department has finalized the summer schedule and it has been sent to the schools this week. Click the link http://www.blufftonindiana.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2015-summer-activities.pdf to view events.

On April 15 you can e-mail us to register at parks@ci.bluffton.in.us or call us at 824-6069. 

Make sure to give the child’s name, age, phone, e-mail address and the list of events they would like to participate in.

Classes fill up quickly. If your schedule changes and you can’t attend a program be sure to let us know so that the next child on the waiting list can have the spot.

Theater Thursday April 16

Theater Thursday will be held April 16th. The movie “The Theory of Everything” will be shown at the Wells County Public Library starting at 10 a.m. For more information call 824-6069.

Pancake & Sausage Breakfast April 18

The Wells County 4-H Association will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Saturday, April 18 from 7 to 10 a.m at the 4-H Park. 

A free will donation will be taken during the event. Proceeds will go to new outdoor restrooms and log cabin restoration.

Carry-outs will be available.

Senior Olympics May 2-8

The Bluffton Parks Department and the Caylor Nickel Foundation Family YMCA are partnering to bring Bluffton’s first Senior Games. ANYONE over age 40 can participate!

Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three men and women in each event, for each 10 year age brackets - “Kids Division” for 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. 

Registration deadline is Friday, April 21st. Events will run from May 2 -8. Participate in one event or all nine! Events include bowling, table tennis, raquetball, corn hole, archery, swimming, basketball hoop shoot, 5K run, 1 mile treadmill walk/run. Registration forms are available at http://www.blufftonindiana.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Olympic-registration1.pdf. 

Call 824-6069.

What's Up! Monday, April 6, 2015

Spaghetti Supper at Warren April 11

Warren United Church of Christ will sponsor the annual Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, April 11 from 4:30-7 p.m. at 202 East Second Street in the Fellowship Hall. 

There will be dine in, carry out and limited delivery. Call 260-375-2102. It is a free will donation with proceeds to help fund missions projects.  (Pd. Advt.)

Liberty Center Fire Station Open House April 11

The public is welcome to attend the open house for the new Liberty Center Fire Station Saturday, April 11 from noon to 5 p.m. There will be food and beverages available throughout the day. A dedication ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. There will be a bounce house for the kids and a fire education trailer from the IVFA and SPOT the Fire dog.

Mercer County sale April 30-May 5

A six-day garage sale, sponsored by Mercer County Council on Aging, will be held April 30-May 5 at the Senior Citizens Center in Celina, Ohio.

For more information, call 419-586-1644. The center is located at 217 Riley Street in Celina.

What's Up! Thursday, April 2, 2015

Easter Egg Hunt at Limberlost cabin April 4

A Golden Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Limberlost Cabin in Geneva on Saturday, April 4, beginning at 11 a.m.

Children age 12 and younger are invited to bring their own basket to hunt for eggs. The person finding the golden egg will win a special prize.

After the hunt there will  be a “bunny class” conducted by the official Limberlost Harebrain. There is a $2 charge per child to participate.

Liberty Center Easter Egg Hunt April 4

The annual Liberty Center Easter Egg Hunt will be held at noon Saturday, April 4 at the Liberty Center Park. The raindate will be April 11.

There will four age groups: 1-4 years old; 5-8 years old; 9-12 years old and Handicapped 1-12 years old.

Those attending should bring a basket to collect the eggs. (3/24)

Easter Egg Hunt, Dog Bone Hunt and Marshmallow Contest April 4

The Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt, a Dog Bone Hunt and a Marshmallow Peep Eating Contest, all on the lawn at Roush Park Saturday April 4. There will be 4,000 colorful eggs and fresh rabbit tracks. 

Children’s egg hunt will begin at 12:30 p.m. sharp. Children will be divided into age groups and each group will have a “golden egg”. Baby animals will be on hand for children to pet. 

The Dog Egg Hunt will start promptly at 12:45 p.m. Pets must be on a leash at all times. 

Following the hunts a few lucky adults will be selected to participate in a marshmallow peep eating contest. 

Community Plant Swap May 2

Herbs’ Friends Herb Club will host the 18th annual Community Plant Swap Saturday, May 2 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Riverside Center in Decatur at 321 E. Monroe Street.

Savory, the herb of the year, will be on sale. There will also be recipes using the herb, savory, and food samples. The annual indoor event is open to the public as a way to sell or swap excell plants or to buy new plants or cuttings.  Doors will open at 6 a.m. for participants to set up their display of plants. Covered tables will be provided at $10 each.

Bring potted plants that are clearly labled and priced form $1 to $10. Nothing can be priced more than $10. Public sales start at 7 a.m.

For more information call Mary at 260-724-2447, Sandy at 260-724-4061 or Denise at 260-724-9145.

Warren High School Alumni Banquet May 9

The Alumni Banquet of Warren High School will be held at the Knight-Gergman Center in Warren on Saturday, May 9. All former students, teachers and friends of the Warren School are welcome and encouraged to attend the event. The classes of 1955 and 1965 will be recognized as honored classes. All graduates 1945 and before will also be recognized. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner. The program will start at 6:30 p.m. The Salamonie Valley Museum will be open during the afternoon and evening. Reservations can be made by calling Jim Howell at 375-3048 or email: howellj@citznet.com.

Creative Arts Council to host summer theater camp in August

The Creative Arts Council of Wells County will host a theater camp for young people this August. The camp, led by Christopher Murphy, will run from Aug. 3-7, serving children ages 8 to 18. This week-long day camp costs $125 ($100 for current Creative Arts Council members). The activities will be held in the lower level of the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre, 211 Water St. in Bluffton. Direct questions about the camp the CAC office at  824-5222.

What's Up! Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Prep and Labeling of processed food info meeting April 11

Purdue Extension of Blackford County will offer an informational meeting Saturday, April 11 at 6 p.m. at the Pickle Restaurant at 1776 Independence Parkway in Hartford City.

The purpose of the meeting is to avert any misunderstandings of the Indiana State Department of Health regulations regarding Home Based Vendors.

In attendance will be Linda Briles of the Blackford County Health Department. She will be able to answer questions regarding preparation and labeling of saleable items.

Also in attendance will be Jim Ferguson of Growers and Makers Market of Hartford City.

For more information call 765-348-3213.

Wildflower Walk at Gene Stratton-Porter site

On Saturday, April 25, the Gene Stratton-Porter’ Wildflower Woods site on Sylvan Lake near Rome City will offer a Wildflower Walk and Brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Cost is $20 per person with reservations needed by April 17.

Brunch will be served in the Carriage House and a 30 to 45 minute interpretive walking tour will follow. 

Both the woods and “tame” garden will be visited. The event will be held rain or shine.

Reservations to 260-854-3790 and more information at indianamuseum.org/sites

Car, Truck & Bike Show April 25

An open Car, Truck and Bike Show will be held Saturday, April 25 at Living Faith Missionary Church at 17718 Bluffton Road in Yoder. The event is sponsored by the church youth group.

All types of motorcycles, cars and trucks can enter. Door prizes and trophies will be awarded. A registration fee of $10 will be charged for each entry. Concessions will be available on site.

This is the main fundraiser for the church youth. Proceeds will provide opportunities for the youth to attend youth camps and events.

For more information call 622-7103.