What's Up! Wednesday, Sept. 30, 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.)

Artswalk Oct. 1 in Muncie 5 to 9

An evening of art, food, performance and a Sesquicentennial Celebration will be held in downtown Muncie on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Muncie’s own Jennie Devoe will perform on the Canan Commons Stage at 7 p.m. At the conclusion of her set at 8:30 p.m. a spectacular lighted interactive display will be launched. It will be the coernerstone of Muncie’s celebration of its 150th birthday.

For more information check downtownmuncie.org.

Winter Coat Collection Oct. 3

The United Methodist Churches of Wells and Huntington Counties will collect winter coats for the three school districts in Wells County and one in Huntington County

Those in Bluffton wanting to drop off coats may do so Oct. 3 at the First United Methdodist Church at 325 W. Washington Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Those living in Southern Wells can drop off coats Oct. 3 at Liberty Center United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Those living in Northern Wells may drop off coats during the week at Ossian United Methodist Church from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

After Oct. 3 the coats will be divided evenly between the schools.

Coats being donated should be new or gently used with no rips or tares.

For more information call Pastor Steve Bard at 824-2654.

Heritage Festival Oct. 3 & 4

The 13th annual Jay County Heritage Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum grounds, 903 East Main Street, Portland. The theme this year is “Cruise to the Past — Auto Dealerships of Jay County.”  Admission and activities are free of charge.

Kettle-cooked ham and beans with corn bread will be served on Saturday. Kettle-cooked chicken and noodles with mashed potatoes will be available on Sunday. Cost of these meals, including a cupcake and drink is $6.  

Foods served on both days include foot long hot dogs and Coney dogs, burger baskets, ice cream Sundaes and floats, cotton candy, and caramel corn.  Sugar cream and Dutch apple pie will be available at the ice cream booth.

Sunday’s entertainment will include vocalists Erica Frazee and Annie Ford, the Asbury Praise Band, and the Adams County Cloggers.  A dedication ceremony for the museum’s new addition will  be held at 1:15. 

Huntington and Markle Libraries plan Halloween events

The Huntington library will host a program on Halloween folklore and urban legend from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8. Linda Urshel, professor of English at Huntington University,  will talk about the beliefs, traditions, and urban tales surrounding the autumn holiday. This program is free and geared towards teens and adults.

The annual pumpkin decorating contest will begin Oct. 16 at both the Huntington and Markle libraries. Decorated pumpkins can be brought to the either library Oct. 16 through Oct. 20 and will be on display by the respective circulation desks. Pumpkins will be judged by age range (adult, child, family, and staff) and by category (best overall, most unusual, most colorful, funniest, prettiest, scariest, and cutest). Patrons can vote on the pumpkins Oct. 21 and 22 in Huntington and Oct. 22 and 23 in Markle. Carved pumpkins will not be accepted.

A program about paranormal research will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at the Huntington library. The ParaSisters of Fort Wayne, who are experienced paranormal investigators, will be present to talk about ghost hunting, hauntings, and more. This program is geared towards teens and adults and is free as well.

The Huntington Library is located at 255 W. Park Drive, Huntington. The Markle Library is located at 197 E. Morse St., Markle. 

For more information on any of these programs, call the Huntington Library at 260-356-0824 or email ask@hctpl.info

Toddlers to visit fire department Oct. 6

Those attending Toddler Time on Oct. 6 will visit the Bluffton Fire Department.

 The group will start in the city gym at 11 a.m. with free play and social time then head over to the fire station for a visit. Parents can bring a camera to take pictures.

For more information call 824-6069.