What's Up! Thursday, July 30, 2015

Tri-Bluffton Aug. 8

There are two weeks until the Tri Bluffton Triathalon on Aug. 8. There are four events to choose from: TRI Bluffton Sprint Triathlon (300m pool swim, 15 mile bike, 5k run), Bluffton Duathlon (1.8 mile run, 15 mile bike, 5k run), Team Triathlon (grab two friends and compete as a team; one person swims, one bikes, and one runs), or the Bison Bash 5K Run. All events are beginner friendly. There will be a free orientation session to answer all TRI questions Thursday, Aug. 6 at 7:30 p.m. See the staging and transition areas, ask all your questions. Sign up online at http://raceroster.com/events/2015/4130/tri-bluffton or download an entry form at www.blufftonindiana.net.

FW’s Artists on the Plaza Aug. 13

On Thursday, Aug. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Artists on the Plaza will be held at the Indiana Michigan Power Center Plaza, 911 S. Calhoun St.

It will combine food, music and art during the lunch hour. Food trucks will provide food for purchase and music will be offered for listening.

Artlink has arranged for some Fort Wayne artists to showcase their talents by painting live. A pop-up tent will denote the location.

Workshop at Ouabache Park Aug. 15

A Monarch and Milkweed Workshop will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ouabache State Park Lodge.

Those attending will learn all about the beautiful Monarch and ways to help in its conservation. Participants will receive milkweed seeds and a Monarch caterpillar to take home.Jody Heaston, IDNR, will be hosting the workshop. Pre-registration to jamstutz@dnr.IN.gov is encouraged. A program fee of $5 per person is due upon arrival at the workshop. Regular park entry fees also apply—$7 for in-state cars and $9 for out-of-state vehicles.

To view all DNR news released, visit dnr.IN.gov