What's Up! Wells County

Monday, June 22, 2015

What's Up! Monday, June 22, 2015

Arts Place in St. Mary’s in transition
Arts Place will be temporarily without a center in St. Marys, Ohio while it seeks a new location. 
During the interim, classes, workshops, and exhibits will be held at various locations in St. Marys and the surrounding area. Updated activity information will be posted on the Collective Center’s Facebook page. Until a new location is secured, the Collective Center may be reached by calling 419-394-0707 or emailing mhone@artsland.org. 
The site of the Collective Center was recently purchased and the new owner did not wish to continue leasing the facility. 

Wet Wacky Wednesday June 24
The pool will be open for Wet Wacky Wednesday evening family swim every Wednesday during the pool season. Pool hours are from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is $1.50 per person over age five. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Follow us on facebook at Bluffton Parks for any weather related cancellations.
NEW THIS YEAR: The pool now has log rolling equipment. For more information call 824-6069.

Summer Concerts at Indy’s White River State Park
The Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State park in downtown Indianapolis has announced the following summer programs.
June 23—Flogging Molly and Gogol Bordellow with Mariachi El Bronx
June 27—David Gray and Amos Lee with Rachel Yamagata
Advanced reserved seat tickets and general admission lawn tickets are available at Old National Centre Box Office, LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster,and charge by phone at 800-745-3000. Ticket prices vary. 

Downtown FW’s lunch on the plaza Thursdays
Lunch on the Plaza concerts in downtown Fort Wayne will be presented every Thursday in June, July and August from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. The free concerts are held at the courtyard of the I&M Power Center Plaza, on the corner of Wayne and Calhoun Sts.
The schedule includes:
June 25—Pop ‘n Fresh (blues and soul)

Relay for Life Fundraiser June 27
Wells County Relay for Life will sponsor a fundraiser Saturday, June 27 at the Bluffton High School track.
From 1 to 5 p.m. a Craft and Vendor Show will be on site.  
From 6 to 6:45 there will be a Dick Stoner Magic and Comedy Show.

Historical Society Ice Cream Social June 28
Wells County Historical Society will sponsor the annual Ice Cream Social Sunday, June 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 420 W. Market Street in Bluffton.
In addition to free ice cream, there will be entertainment under the outdoor tent provided by Production Company Harmony Players with Linda and Emma Rodden of Portland.
Also on hand to sign his book, “Quentin U. Quackenbush” will be former Wells County resident Clint Holloway. 
At 4 p.m. Girl Scouts will award prizes for the Wells County Historical Picture Hunt.
Normal summer hours for the museum are Sundays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Guided tours are available. 
Group tours can be made by appointment by calling 260-22-0465.

Free concerts in Van Wert’s Fountain Park
A series of free concerts are planned for Fountain Park in Van Wert, Ohio. Rain site for them will be the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert.
The park is located at the corner of West Main and Jefferson Sts. in Van Wert. 
Those attending should bring their own lawn chairs. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. and food is available for purchase beginning at 5:30 p.m. 
The schedule includes:
The Hoodoo Loungers —Friday, June 26

USS Long Beach Sept. 14-20
The 2015 Reunion will be held for USS Long Beach CGN-9 Association Sept. 14-20 at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk at 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, Fla.

For more information call Don Shade at 866-352-2469 or 716-569-2314 or email: lbcgn9@aol.com. The website is: www.usslongbeach-assoc.org.

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