What's Up! Monday, Aug. 31, 2015

Coloring Contest pages due Sept. 30

The Bluffton Parks and Recreation announced that Coloring Contest pages have been handed out to the schools. 

Children can color and return the pages to the park office at 128 E. Market Street by Sept 30 for a chance to win a prize. For more information call 824-6069.

Pee Wee Soccer coaches needed

The Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department is in need of Pee Wee Soccer coaches. Anyone interested in working a few Saturdays call 824-6069 to apply.

Alzehimer’s  Support Group to meet Sept. 2

The Wells County Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will meet at the First United Methodist Church, located at 325 W. Washington St. in Bluffton, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1.

The group is intended for caregivers and family members of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related diseases.  

Those in attendance will also be given the opportunity to share their experiences of caring for their loved one and to ask questions of the other caregivers in attendance. 

Contact Jim or Joyce Phillabaum at phone number 260-824-4244 for more information pertaining to the support group.

Nottingham Church Revival Sept. 4-6

Members of Nottingham Church will hold a Revival Sept. 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 6 at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. The church is located at State Road 1 and 1100S.

Rev. and Mrs. William Tillis from Penns Creek,, Pa., will be the speakers. 

The public is welcome to attend the event. For more information call 330-844-1627.

  

Zanesville Lions Club Car Show Sept. 5

A Lion’s Club Car Show will be held Saturday, Sept. 5 at Zanesville United Methodist Church during then Zanesville Homespun Day.

Registration will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration cost is $8. Registration the day of the show is $10. Awards will be presented at 2 p.m.

Proceeds will benefit Lion’s Club projects. For more information call Kenneth Edwards at 260-638-4327 or 260-479-8235.

Events at FW’s  USF galleries begins Sept. 9

From Sept. 9 to Oct. 23, the Lupke Gallery at the University of Saint Francis will showcase the work of Cara Lee Wade.

A reception for the artist will be held on Thursday Oct. 1, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Regular gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Talent Scholarship Day will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10, 1 to 5 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mimi and Ian Rolland Art Center, 2701 Spring St. in Fort Wayne. Students my submit a portfolio or audition for scholarships. To reserve a time call 2260-399-7700, ext. 8001.

What's Up! Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015

Auditions set for WCT’s Junior production Aug. 28 & 29

Auditions for the Wells Community Theatre production of “Into the Woods Junior” will take place this Friday and Saturday at the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre.

Gavin Drew will direct while Marlyn Koons will serve as advisor.

On Friday, Aug. 28, they will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call backs will be held on Sunday, Aug. 30, from 2 to 5 p.m.

This is a junior production, so children ages 6 to 18 will be permitted to audition. Those planning to audition should prepare a 30 bar audition song. An accompanist will be provided.

Direct questions to the Creative Arts Council office at (260) 824-5222.

Squirt Gun Fight & Slip and Slide Aug. 29

Due to the muddy conditions and cold temperatures the The Squirt Gun Fight and Slip and Slide has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29 at Lancaster Park (across from Lancaster Elementary School). 

Check in at 12:30 p.m. The event will start at 1:30 p.m. The Slip and Slide will be open at 2 p.m.

For more information call 824-6069. 

Liberty Center Golf Outing 

Aug. 29

The Liberty Center Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor the annual Golf Outing Saturday, Aug. 29 at Etna Acres. Tee off will be at 8 a.m. Cost is $240 per team or $60 per person. Lunch will be served.

To register or for more information call the department at 260-694-6114, Josh Daugherty at 260-228-0910 or Tonya Ragg at 260-827-8278.

NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Aug. 29

The Bluffton Parks Department and Bluffton High School Football will host the annual NFL Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. at the Bluffton Football Stadium. 

The program is a national skills competition for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 15 to compete separately against their peers. 

Girls and boys in five separate age divisions (6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15) compete against each other in punting, passing and place kicking in a fun and engaging forum. 

Winners advance to the Sectional Competition in Mishawaka. The program is free!  

Last year two Bluffton winners advanced to the state competition at a Colts game in Indianapolis!

Pre-register online at http://www.nflppk.com/competitions/register/index/21418

Get Hooked on Scouting Aug. 30

Members of Cub Scout Pack 3314 will sponsor Get Hooked on Scouting Sunday, Aug. 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 15904 Feighner Road in Roanoke.

The meet and greet event will include fishing, games, hot dogs and side dishes. During the event those interested (grades 1-5) in joining Cub Scouts may do so. Those attending are asked to bring their own fishing equipment.

For more information call Andrew Horner (Cubmaster) at 260-413-6588.

Bluffton Bible College begins Sept. 8

Bluffton Bible College, 3550S., State Road 1, Bluffton, will start classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8. 

This is a two year, four semester course for an associate degree in Biblical Studies. Cost is $300 per semester. Scholarships are available. To register call Doctor N.J. Pagano, director, at 260-827-7138. (Pd. Advt.)

What's Up! Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015

House of Hope Boot Camp and Breakfast Aug. 29

The new date for the House of Hope Boot Camp and Breakfast is Saturday, Aug. 29 at beginning 9 a.m.

The event will start at the Bluffton Rivergreenway. It will be followed by a boot camp style workout and breakfast at Kehoe Park.

Registration will begin at 8 a.m. The 5k will start at 9 a.m. Boot camp will begin at 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served at 11:30 a.m.

Cost for Fun Run, Strength Exercises and Breakfast is $25. Choice of Fun Run or Boot Camp Workout (both included breakfast) is $15.

For registration or for more information log onto: www.houseofhopenei.org/news-events/events.

What's Up! Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015

Bluffton Farmer’s Market open

The Farmer’s Market is open at the Dutch Mill Plaza (Main Street at the bridge) on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Current features include sweetcorn, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, beans, peaches, flowers, fresh baked goods, BBQ sauce, woodworking products, handmade crafts, and more. (Pd. Advt.)

What's Up! Monday, Aug. 24, 2015

Crafters wanted for Bazaar Oct. 24

Crafters are wanted to the Fall Arts and Crafts Bazaar Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wells County 4-H Park.

For more information call the Wells County Extension Office at 824-6412 or Pat Wall at 260-438-4634. (Pd. Advt.)

What's Up! Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015

Downtown FW’s lunch on the plaza Thursdays

Lunch on the Plaza concerts in downtown Fort Wayne will be presented every Thursday in 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:

Aug. 20—Shade Jonze (classic covers)

Aug. 27—Elle/The Remnant.

Friday nites live at Jefferson Pointe

Every Friday evening through Aug. 28 a free concert will be presented from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. beside the Courtyard Fountain at Fort Wayne’s Jefferson Pointe.

August concerts will feature:

Aug. 21—Urban Legend

Aug. 28—Good Night Gracie.

Liberty Center Golf Outing Aug. 29

The Liberty Center Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor the annual Golf Outing Saturday, Aug. 29 at Etna Acres. Tee off will be at 8 a.m. Cost is $240 per team or $60 per person. Lunch will be served.

To register or for more information call the department at 260-694-6114, Josh Daugherty at 260-228-0910 or Tonya Ragg at 260-827-8278.

Bluffton Bible College begins Sept. 8

Bluffton Bible College, 3550S., State Road 1, Bluffton, will start classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8. 

This is a two year, four semester course for an associate degree in Biblical Studies. Cost is $300 per semester. Scholarships are available.

To register call Doctor N.J. Pagano, director, at 260-827-7138. 

Psi Otes’ ‘Cork & Canvas’ Sept. 29

On Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6:30 p.m. the Bluffton Psi Iota Xi’s will be sponsoring a “Cork & Canvas” opportunity at the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre in Bluffton.

Participants will be able to enjoy an evening of painting with local artist Nancy Wagner, with painting supplies included. Refreshments of wine and appetizers also will be provided at the limited seating event. Cost is $35 with reservations due by Sept. 1.

Reservations with checks included may be sent to Julie Holte, 2474 North Fairway Lane, Bluffton. Direct questions to 260-827-0175.

Kitco Reunion Luncheon Oct. 10

A Kitco Reunion luncheon will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library at 200 W. Washington Street in Bluffton.

Squirt Gun Fight & Slip and Slide Aug. 29

Due to the muddy conditions and cold temperatures the The Squirt Gun Fight and Slip and Slide has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29 at Lancaster Park (across from Lancaster Elementary School). 

Check in at 12:30 p.m. The event will start at 1:30 p.m. The Slip and Slide will be open at 2 p.m.

For more information call 824-6069.

What's Up! Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015

Bluffton Farmer’s Market open

The Farmer’s Market is open at the Dutch Mill Plaza (Main Street at the bridge) on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

Current features include sweetcorn, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, beans, peaches, flowers, fresh baked goods, BBQ sauce, woodworking products, handmade crafts, and more. (Pd. Advt.)

Free Pickleball Wednesday and Saturdays

Any adult that would like to learn/play Pickleball should meet each Wednesday at 6 p.m. or Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Lion’s Park tennis courts. All supplies and instructions will be provided. Rain site is the Bluffton City Gym.

Pickleball 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. 

For more information call 824-6069. (6/1) (6/23) ç

Poe Days Fireman Festival Aug. 21 & 22

The 77th annual Poe Days Fireman Festival will be held Aug. 21 and Aug. 22.

On Friday night there will be the annual benefit auction at 6 p.m.

On Saturday there will be many activities including a breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m., corn hole at 9 a.m., Motorcycle Benefit Ride from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Kids Tractor Pull Contest at noon, a Euchre Tournament form noon to 3 p.m., New Haven Alumni Band from 4 to 5 p.m. and live music from 7 to 11 p.m. with Sham Band.

During both days there will be large inflatables, craft tents, bingo, beer tent, food and more.

Eduard and Christine Klassen Concert Aug. 23

From his humble beginnings on a Mennonite farm in Paraguay, South America, God led Eduard Klassen to travel the world ministering in 29 countries and over 4,000 concerts. 

On Sunday Aug. 23 at 10 a.m., Grace Bible Church at 1621S, 350E in Bluffton will host Eduard and his wife Christine in concert.

Eduard is an accomplish artist specializing in the Paraguayan harp, a traditional folk instrument missionaries from Spain brought to Paraguay in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.  

Accompanied by his wife Christine, an accomplished pianist, together they minister in music playing a collection of Christian instrumental music, interspersed with testimonies.  

The community is encouraged to participate in this special concert of worship. For more information call 824-4660.

Whitley County Autumn Art Festival Sept. 10

The Whitley County Autumn Art Festival will be held Sept 12.  There is additional room for news artists.

Contact Mark Espich for additional information at 260- 610-1194 or mark@espich.com.

 Applications are available on the website www.wcaaf.org.

What's Up! Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015

Rug Hooking Aug. 12-15 

The 19th Annual Rug Hooking Week is currently going on now through Saturday, Aug. 15 at Sauder Village. 

Now through Saturday, Aug. 15, hundreds of rug hookers will be contributing their pieces for this museum-quality exhibit in Founder’s Hall. The admission rate is $10 for students ages 6-16 and children 5 and under are free with family. Call 1-800-590-9755 or visitwww.saudervillage.org.

Salamonie Bird Scavenger Hunt Aug. 15

 Stop by Salamonie Interpretive Center at Salamonie Lake for a self-guided Bird Scavenger Hunt, Aug. 15, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Attendees can make and take a pine cone bird feeder, spend time at the bird-viewing window, investigate the roadsides for birds and add them to the scavenger hunt checklist, which is available at the interpretive center. Bring binoculars, field guides and cameras. Upper Wabash Interpretive Services (dnr.IN.gov/uwis) is at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702. To view all DNR news releases, please see dnr.IN.gov.

The Jubilees to perform August 15

At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, the Rockford Belle, at 135 Market Street, Rockford, Ohio will host gospel music entertainers, The Jubilees. Doors will open at 6 p.m. A free will offering will be accepted.  For more information contact Nancy Ritz at 567-259-9211.

What's Up! Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015

Parks Department accepting donations for classes, programs

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. 

Scot Fredrickson fundraiser Aug. 15

Sark’s Concessions will be set up at the WalMart parking lot Saturday, Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. serving elephant ears, funnel cakes and more to raise funds for Scot Fredrickson.

Fredrickson is a Wells County resident suffering from the rare and terminal disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob.

All product and supplies will be donated so every penny received will go directly to Scot’s family for medical costs, housing, food and transportation for doctor visits.

Because of the disease Scot has been off work for the past 11 months. he and his wife Tera have been at incredible odds with extremely high treatment costs, numerous medical visits, living costs and more. Tera has stayed home to care for him to ensure that he is cared for 24 hours a day.

Proposals for Arts Place due Sept. 7

Arts Place is currently accepting proposals for its Portland center in Indiana. 

The center features a main gallery and two smaller galleries. The regional arts council is seeking innovative proposals from artists in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois. Proposals for both 2- and 3- dimensional media for solo and/or group shows are welcomed. 

For more information, contact Kimberly Anderson, Visual Arts Director at 260-726-4809, toll-free at 866-539-9911, or email kanderson@artsland.org. 

To apply, submit the following information. Electronic submissions are preferred. Proposals are due by Sept. 7.

•10 images of recent work completed in the last 2 years. Please include detailed information with each image including title, medium, dimensions, date completed, etc.

• Description of proposed exhibition

• Current resume

• Artist statement

What's Up! Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015

Bluffton Farmer’s Market open

The Farmer’s Market is open at the Dutch Mill Plaza (Main Street at the bridge) on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

Current features include sweetcorn, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, beans, peaches, flowers, fresh baked goods, BBQ sauce, woodworking products, handmade crafts, and more.

Friday nites live at Jefferson Pointe

Every Friday evening through Aug. 28 a free concert will be presented from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. beside the Courtyard Fountain at Fort Wayne’s Jefferson Pointe.

August concerts will feature:

Aug. 14—Big Caddy Daddy

Philmore Phest at FW’s Philmore

On Saturday, Aug. 22, The Philmore on Broadway will host Philmore Phest, an event full of lively entertainment and art.

From 4 p.m. to 12 midnight a variety of bands will be playing and local craftsmen and artists will offer work for sale. A vendor spot is $40.

Email applications to Brentdrake0@gmail.com.

What's Up! Monday, Aug. 10, 2015

Concerts at FW’s Botanical Garden

Friday night concerts at the Fort Wayne Botanical Conservatory will continue through Sept. 4.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the music to begin at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $6 and 12 and under free. Refreshments available from the Mad Anthony Brewing Company. Lawn chairs welcome!

Aug. 14—JP Harris & The Tough Choices and Roustabout (Country)

Aug. 21—Buckwheat Zydeco and Eclipse (Zydeco)

Aug. 28—Sierra Leone’s Refugee, All Stars and Dan Dickerson (Raggae)

Sept. 4—John Nemeth and The Todd Harrold Band (Blues)

Dam Ride Aug. 16

Indiana Dam Ride will be held Sunday, Aug. 16 with sign-in at 8:30 a.m. at the truck stop in Warren at I-69 and State Road 5. Ride will begin at 10 a.m.

The ride will cover three dams in one day. 

For more  information contact Ivin Ivins at P.O. Box 20, Bluffton, IN 46714.

Theater Thursday Aug. 20

Theater Thursday will be held Aug. 20. Showing will be  “The Hundred-Foot Journey”, rated PG.

The Parks Department, Wells County Public Library and Bluffton Regional Senior Circle have partnered together to offer a free monthly movie for adults.  The movie will be shown at 10 a.m. at the Wells County Public Library. Free snacks, a 10 minute health info and prizes will be part of the program. For more information call 824-6069.