What's Up! Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015

Holiday auction at Portland’s Arts Place Nov. 20

On Friday, Nov. 20, Portland’s Art Place will hold their 33rd annual Holiday Benefit Auction.

Door sill open at 5 p.m. and the auction will begin at 6 p.m. Admission is free to the public. Free refreshments will be served throughout the evening.

Items going up for bids will include vacation getaways, gift items, collectibles, art work museum passes and more. All proceeds will be used to support Arts lace programs including Arts in the Parks, ArtWorks, MusicWorks, exhibits and more.

Arts Place in Portland is located at 121 East Walnut St. with more information available at 260-726-4809 or at Ivogler@artland.org.

What's Up! Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015

Autumn Adventure Oct. 30

Bluffton Park’s Department Autumn Adventure will be held Friday, Oct. 30 in Bluffton.

Kids can dress in their favorite costume and come to the city gym from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Walk through the spooky decorations and collect treats!! 

Downtown Trick-or-Treat hours will be from 5 to 6 p.m. and the outskirts of town will be 6 to 7 p.m. 

Businesses or clubs that would like to hand out candy in the gym can call the park office at 824-6069 for table space. Plan for an attendance of around 1,500.  

Crochet classes offered in November

The Parks and Recreation Department will offer crochet lessons in November. They will be held on Thursday nights Nov. 5, 12 and 19 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in City Hall (enter glass door on West side of building.) Cost is $12 per person and is open to beginning and advanced students. 

Those attending should bring a size “h” hook with them. Yarn and instructions are provided. Registration is required by calling 824-6069.

11 FW potters to hold exhibition Nov. 7-8

“Just a Bunch of Potters” will be the 15th annual holiday pottery exhibition and sale on the weekend of Nov. 5-7 at the North Pointe Woods Club House, 8202 Riveroak Dr. in Fort Wayne.

A Friday night, Nov. 6 reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. and hours on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7 & 8 will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no admission charge.

Participating potters will be Kimberley Rorick, Kristy Jo Beber, Steve Vachon, Sue Davis, Jean Barile, Cynthia Ballinger, Dug Phillips, Joseph Pelka, Sarah Thompson and John and Angie Platt. Rorick is a Wells County resident and participated in the recent Artist’s Studio Tour in Wells County.

For more information or a map to the clubhouse check out http://www.facebook.com/bunchofpotters

Charles Knox Exhibit begins Nov. 9

Arts Place, Blackford County Arts Center, will be exhibiting the art work of Charles Knox Nov. 9 through Dec. 18. 

Knox is known for his colored pencil drawings and has received several awards for his work. 

The public is invited to a free reception at the art center Nov. 22 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Blackford County Arts Center is located at 107 West Washington Street, Harford City, Indiana. For more information contact Amy Day, 765-348-4154. 

What's Up! Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015

Nifty Knitters to give out free hats Oct. 28

Members of the Nifty Knitters of Murray Missionary Church will give away free hats and headbands at Kate’s Kitchen at 116 S. Johnson Street in Bluffton from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The hats are free to anyone who needs one for the winter. All sizes of hats will be available.

Homemade Card Class Oct. 29

The Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a Homemade Card Class Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Hall in Bluffton.

Angie Honegger will teach those in attendance how to create beautiful cards. Cost is $8 for 3-4 cards. Cards will be simple, elegant, and punch art along with easy techniques thrown in to the mix! Call to preregister at 824-6069.  Future card making classes are Nov. 19 and Dec. 10. For more information call 824-6069.

Blood Drive Oct. 31 at KOA Campground

Donate Blood For Dracula event will be held at the KOA Campground at 1625 Lancaster Street in Bluffton on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 1-4 p.m. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or go to redcrossblood.org, to  Schedule your blood donation appointment. For more information email: blufftonkoa@gmail.com or call 260-824-0127.

Turkey Shoot at Willshire Nov. 1

The Willshire Sportsman’s Club will sponsor a Turkey Shoot on Sunday Nov. 1 starting at noon. It will be held on the club grounds located two miles east of Willshire, Ohio on SR81.  Only 12 gauge shotguns will be permitted and shell will be furnished. Youth shoots for children, aged 16 and under will be held. Only 20 gauge shotguns will be permitted for the youth shoots and shells will be furnished. A lunch stand will be available. the public is welcome.

Swiss Heritage Holiday Bazaar Nov. 7

Swiss Heritage Village and Museum will sponsor the 37th Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov..7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South Adams School in Berne. A professional photographer will also be on site for holiday portraits. There will be soups, sandwiches, pies and apple dumplings available for lunch.  Admission is $2 for adults and students get in free. Proceeds will help support the South Adams Athletic Association and Swiss Heritage Society.”

Myaamia Traders Days Nov. 7 & 8

Myaamia Traders Days will be held Nov. 7 and 8 at Miami Chief Jean-Baptiste de Richardville House, Bluffton Road in Fort Wayne. Admission is free and open to the public.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8. Visitors will find Native American vendors displaying a variety of original art, crafts, wood carvings, bead work, and pottery.  

On Sunday there will be a book signing by nationally recognized author Helen Frost.   Food on hand will include a bake sale, buffalo stew, fry bread and Indian corn cooked over open fire.  

There will also be a silent auction. Proceeds from auction and outdoor food sales support Miami Aid for Education Scholarship for Miami youth grades K – 12.

For more information call Laura Nagy at 260-481-6842.

Needle Felting at Hartford City

The Blackford County Arts Center, located at 107 West Washington Street, Hartford City, is now accepting registrations for a needle felting class on Wednesday, Nov. 4  from 9 a.m.-noon. 

Needle felting is a process which uses barbed needles to interlock wool fibers to form a more condensed material. Carol Tropf will be teaching the class. This class is open to the public and limited to six people. The cost is $35 without tools or $30 for students with their own needle felting tools.

A basket making class will be held on Monday November 9th and 16th from 6-9PM. The instructor is Diana Seelig. The project is a market style basket. The class is limited to 12 people. Cost is $45.

For more information or to register call the Blackford County Arts Center at 765-348-4154.

What's Up! Monday, Oct. 26, 2015

First Church of Christ Trunk or Treat Oct. 30

The correct date for First Church of Christ Trunk or Treat is Friday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 909 W. Spring Street in Bluffton.

A free meal will be available along with many treats. Those participating in the event will also get a special gift.

What's Up! Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015

Haiti Benefit Sale Oct. 23 & 24

Kingdom Academy will sponsor “Inspiring Hope in Haiti” Benefit Sale Friday, Oct. 23 from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 225 Ferguson Park Ct. in Bluffton (half mile east of Bluffton on State Road 124). (Pd. Advt.)

Craft Show Fundraiser Oct. 24

A Craft Show Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wells County 4-H Park in Bluffton. 

Lunch will be available. Proceeds will go to the Log Cabin Restoration. (Pd. Advt.)

Sonlight Trunk or Treat Oct. 24

Sonlight Wesleyan Church will sponsor a Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct. 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be inflatables, games, food and candy. Costumes welcome. Call 260-479-7233. (Pd. Advt.)

Family Centered Services Open House Oct. 27

Family Centered Services will hold an open house to celebrate 25 years  in the community on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 123 S. Marion Street in Bluffton.

The event is open to any current or former board members, staff, volunteers and the general public.

There will be food, fellowship, prize drawings and thank you gifts.

First Church of Christ Trunk or Treat Oct. 30

Member of the First Church of Christ will host an indoor Trunk or Treat Night Friday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 909 W. Spring Street in Bluffton.

A free meal will be available along with many treats. Those participating in the event will also get a special gift.

What's Up! Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015

Haiti Benefit Sale Oct. 23 & 24

Kingdom Academy will sponsor “Inspiring Hope in Haiti” Benefit Sale Friday, Oct. 23 from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 225 Ferguson Park Ct. in Bluffton (half mile east of Bluffton on State Road 124.)

Craft Show Fundraiser Oct. 24

A Craft Show Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wells County 4-H Park in Bluffton.

Lunch will be available. Proceeds will go to the Log Cabin Restoration. 

Sonlight Trunk or Treat Oct. 24

Sonlight Wesleyan Church will sponsor a Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct. 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be inflatables, games, food and candy. Costumes welcome. Call 260-479-7233. 

Radio Contest Oct. 24 & 25

Members of the Wells County Amateur Radio Club will be involved in a worldwide DX competition from the Wells County 4-H Park. It will begin Saturday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. and continue through 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the food pavilion.

The purpose of the test is to establish voice contact with as many foreign amateur stations as possible during this period. Contact with U.S. stations is also permitted. Many local “ham” operators are expected to participate in the event.

For more information call Dick Stroud at 260-694-6660. 

Craft Bazaar Oct. 24 in Fort Wayne 

Craft vendors are needed for the Allen County 4-H Fairgrounds third Annual Craft Bazaar on Saturday Oct. 24 at the Allen County 4-H Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Cost for an 8 foot booth space, with table, will be $35.  For more information or booth rental contact Chad at 260-704-0765.

USF ‘s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Nov. 6-15

As part of the University of Saint Francis celebration of its 125th anniversary the School of Creative Arts will present the rock musical “Jesus Christ Superstar.”

There sill be 8 p.m. performances on Nov. 6, 7, 13, 14 and 2 p.m. performances at Nov. 8 & 15. All performances will be in the Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center, 431 West Berry St. n Fort Wayne.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students, those 65 and older and those under 18. Groups of 20 or more $12 per person. Arrange for tickets by calling 260-422-4226 or online at artstix.org

Entertaining Cooking Class  Nov. 9

Learn how to make restaurant quality appetizers without being a classically trained chef on Monday, Nov. 9. 

Learn some perfect crowd-pleasing recipes that will delight your guests at a bridal shower, engagement party, baby shower, or Sunday Fun Day with friends. These tips and tricks will allow you to be confident and stress-free in the kitchen, while creating an impressive, menu for your guests.

Class is taught by instructor Karen Reed at the Bluffton Middle School Culinary Arts Room (enter door #9) on Monday November 9th from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $10 per person, and limited to the first 12 paid participants. 

Participants will make cream puffs and watch demonstrations of other dishes and stay to enjoy samples. 

To register call 824-6069 or e-mail the Parks Department at parks@ci.bluffton.in.us

Seeking vendors for Blackford Art Shop sales Nov. 14

Arts Place Blackford County Arts Center will be having a Holiday Art Shoppe on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The center is located at 107 West Washington St. in Hartford City. The center will provide tables for vendors at the cost of $10 per table. To participate make checks payable to Arts Place Inc. and mail to Blackford County Arts Center, Box 362, Hartford City, IN 47348.

For more information about the sale contact Amy Day at amyday@artsland.org or call 765-348-4154.

Regular Blackford County Arts Center hours are Monday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday 3 to 7 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and every second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Holiday show at Huntington’s theater Dec. 3-20

A Holiday Show will be presented at the New Huntington Theater during the weekends of December featuring vocals by professional New York based singers.

The “Vegas Lounge Style” crooner entertainment will be paired with a holiday themed buffet dinner. Theater-owner Joel Froomkin will be the emcee.

Buffet and show tickets are $49 while the show only ones are $35. There will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening shows from Dec. 3 to Dec. 20. Buffet served at 6 p.m. and show starting at 7:30 p.m. A show-only matinee will be held on Dec. 5, at 1 p.m. Groups of 15 or more will receive a 10% discount.

Tickets are now available online at www.thenewhuntington.com! and after Oct. 15 by phone to 260-454-0881.

What's Up! Monday, Oct. 19, 2015

Knight-Bergman Annual Luncheon Oct. 25

The Knight-Bergman Center Board of Directors will sponsor their annual fund raising luncheon on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

The menu will include pork loin with apricot glaze OR herb crusted chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll and butter, cole slaw and dessert. Drink choice will be tea, lemonade, or coffee. 

Charge for adults is $8; children, ages 5-12, is $5;          and children under age five are Free.

Proceeds go to upkeep and operation of the Knight-Bergman Center. 

LiGHT business meeting Oct. 26 at WCPL

At the LiGHT fall business meeting, to be held on Monday, Oct. 26, the members will be selecting the recipients of grants for programs benefiting women and children in Wells County..

Twelve groups have submitted proposals for funding of a wide variety of programs. At the business meeting, that will begin at 7 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library meeting room, a representative from each of the agencies requesting money will present a brief description of their project.

LiGHT members must be present at the meeting to cast a vote.

All LiGHT members have received a listing of the 2015 grant requests through the mail. A review of the full grant proposals are available for review at the Wells County Foundation office.

Personal Safety Class Oct. 29

Indiana State Police Sergeant, Dan Mawhorr, will present a personal safety class at the Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 6:45 p.m.

Sgt. Mawhorr has over 22 years of experience working with the Indiana State Police Department. The presentation will focus on knowing your surroundings and how to protect yourself during a jeopardizing situation.

Members and non-members of the Muselman Wellness Pavilion are welcome to attend this free personal safety class. 

For more information call 260-589-4496. The Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion is located at 1201 Emmental Drive in Berne.

BSU Singers at Huntington Oct. 29

The La Fontaine Arts Council will present a concert by the Ball State University Singers on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Huntington North High School Auditorium.

Tickets are $10. Students and senior citizens age 62 and over are free.

Three recent Huntington North High School graduates, Elizabeth Leach, Levi Smith and Stuart Elmore, are members of this year’s group.

Dr. Alan Adler has been the director of the BSU Singers since 2008.

Advance tickets are available from LAC Executive Director Debbie Dyer by calling 260-358-0055. Tickets will also be available at the door on the evening of the performance.

Information about the concert can also be found on the La Fontaine Arts Council Facebook page.

Autumn Adventure Oct. 30

Bluffton Park’s Department Autumn Adventure will be held Friday, Oct. 30 in Bluffton.

Kids can dress in their favorite costume and come to the city gym from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Walk through the spooky decorations and collect treats!! 

Downtown Trick-or-Treat hours will be from 5 to 6 p.m. and the outskirts of town will be 6 to 7 p.m. 

Businesses or clubs that would like to hand out candy in the gym can call the park office at 824-6069 for table space. Plan for an attendance of around 1,500. 

Pops concerts by FW’s Phil begins

Season tickets are now available for the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Sweetwater Pops Concerts with a three concert and five concert series available. All concerts are at the Embassy Theatre.

The season will include:

Saturday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.—Disney in Concert: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, Chia-Hsuan Lin conducting.

Dec. 11, 12, 19, 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 12, 19, 2:30 p.m.—Holiday Pops: Home for the Holidays, Chia-Hsuan Lin conducting.

Saturday, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m.—Jake Shimaukuro; Ukulele Wizard, with Chia-Hsuan Lin conducting.

Saturday, March 5, 7:30 p.m.—Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles, with Cha-Hsuan Lin conducting.

Saturday, April 30, 7:30 p.m.—Christ Botti: Live in Concert (trumpet), with Chia-Hsuan Lin conducting.

Prices start at $74 for three concerts and at $115 for five concerts. There also are group rates for 10 or more.

Subscribers also may add the candlelight Messiah concert to their order. For more information go to www.fwphil.org or call 2260-481-0777.

What's Up! Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015

Indiana exhibits tour the state

Two Indiana Historical Society’s exhibits will be touring the state during the next two years.

From Pencils to Pixels: Hoosier Cartoons and Comics will be in our area from Oct. 2-27.

The Great War: From Ration Lines to the Front Lines will be at the Peabody Public Library in Columbia City from Nov. 3-Dec. 7 and at The History Center in Fort Wayne Jan. 30-Feb. 29, 2016.

The From Pencils to Pixels will celebrate the wide variety of illustrated art produced by Hoosiers for more than a century. From biting political satires and social commentary to beloved comic strips and cartoon characters created for children, artists from Indiana have been major players in the medium.

The Great War exhibit is just in time to commemorate that centennial of this pivotal chapter of American history. It will commemorate the contributions of Hoosiers, both on the battlefield and at home, while exploring the stories of soldiers and war workers, those who contributed to the war effort through manufacturing and local efforts to raise funds and support for the cause, and how the politics of the war affected Hoosier communities.

  

Homemade Card Class Oct. 29

The Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a Homemade Card Class Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Hall in Bluffton.

Angie Honegger will teach those in attendance how to create cards. Cost is $8 for 3-4 cards. Cards will be simple, elegant, and punch art along with easy techniques thrown in to the mix! To pre-register call 824-6069. 

What's Up! Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015

Open house at governor’s home

During the month of December the Governor’s residence in Indianapolis will offer tours to showcase the home’s holiday decorations. The blue and gold theme will kick off Indiana’s Bicentennial celebration. The tours are available by advance reservation only, and will last about an hour.

Times are 10 a.m., 11 a.m. or 2 p.m., but not all times on the dates of Dec. 2, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18.

A reservation form is available http://in.gov/gov/2346.htm.

Personal Safety Class Oct. 15 in Berne

Indiana State Police Sergeant, Dan Mawhorr will present a Personal Safety Class at the Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6:45 p.m. 

Mawhorr has over 22 years of experience working with the Indiana State Police Department. The presentation provided by Sgt. Mawhorr will focus on knowing your surroundings and how to handle yourself during a jeopardizing situation. Members and non-members of the Muselman Wellness Pavilion are welcome to attend this free class. For more information call 260-589-4496. The Wellness Pavilion is located at 1201 Emmental Drive in Berne.

Animalia Live Animal Program Oct. 17

The public is welcome to attend the Limberlost  State Historic Site Visitor Center  on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to noon to watch a live animal presentation by Joel Vanderbush of Animalia, Inc.

 Joel will bring a variety of animals, including a barred owl, a boa constrictor, and even a skunk!

Cost of the program is $3 per person. For more information call 260-368-7428 or  cburnette@indianamuseum.org”

Spooktacular Exhibit at Blackford Oct. 19

Arts Place Blackford County Arts Center will be exhibiting art work by local artists Oct. 19 to Nov. 6. The exhibit will feature a variety of media appropriate for Halloween. 

A free family event will be held on Oct 30 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Costumes are encouraged, but not necessary. There will be a make and take-it activity for the kids.

The Blackford County Arts Center is located at 107 West Washington Street, Harford City. For more information contact Amy Day, 765-348-4154.

Montpelier Bake Sale Oct. 23

The Montpelier Friends of the Library will sponsor a Bake Sale on Friday, Oct. 23, from 9-11 a.m., in the lobby of the Citizens Bank.

Murder mystery by Off Stage Productions 

Van Wert, Ohio’s Off Stage Productions will be presenting Murder Inn, a mystery; om Oct. 24, 25, 30, 31, Nov. 1, 6 & 7, at the Van Wert County Senior Center, 220 Fox Rd. Dan Bulau is returning to direct the 12-member cast in the murder mystery-comedy. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. The buffet-style meal catered by Sonya & Diane served before the show. To arrange for tickets call 419-605-6708 or online at www.offstagetheatre.com beginning on Oct. 5.

Ceramics exhibit at U of St. Francis

A Surface Contemporary Ceramic Imagery exhibit will be featured at the University of Saint Francis from Oct. 24 to Nov. 24. Artists participating will include Steven Hanson, Jenni Bran, Bede Clarke, Justin Rothshank and Grace Sheese.

 Opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Rolland Art Center, 2701 Spring St. in Fort Wayne. A Grace Sheese lecture will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the North Campus Auditorium, 2702 Spring St., FW/

Regular gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. In the Goldfish Gallery work by Lydia Gerbig-Fast will be featured from Oct. 24 to Nov. 24.

More information about all events at art.sf.edu.

A Stitch in Time Quilt Show Oct. 24-25

A Stitch In Time Quilt Show, sponsored by The Quilters Guild of Indianapolis, will be held Oct. 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Westfield Middle School, located at 345 W. Hoover St., Westfield. It is near the intersection of Ind. 32 and U.S. 31N.  Over 400 quilts will be on display. The event will include a silent auction, auction of small quilts, vendor mall, and an opportunity quilt and food court.

For additional information visit our website at www.quiltguildindy.net.

Holiday Craft Bazaar and Farmers Market Nov. 7

Members of the Blackford County Extension Homemakers will sponsor their annual Holiday Craft Bazaar and Farmer’s Market Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Blackford County 4-H Building.

Applications can be picked up at 119 N. High Street in Hartford City or by calling 765-728-5649. Application deadline is Oct. 16.

Stamp Show Oct. 23-24

The Anthony Wayne Stamp Society will sponsor the Premier Stamp Show Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran High School. The school is located at 1601 Saint Joe River Drive in Fort Wayne. Info: stamp4@frontier.com.

Wreath Sale Fundraiser underway in Blackford County

Arts Place, Blackford County Arts Center will be selling wreaths as a fundraiser for its scholarship program.

Wreaths are $20-$25 and can be ordered through Blackford County Arts Center. Contact Amy Day at 765-348-4154 for more information. Orders are due by Oct. 29th and wreaths will be delivered before Thanksgiving. Blackford County Arts Center is located at 107 West Washington Street, Hartford City, Indiana. 

Available will be Balsim Fir Classic Christmas Wreath ($20), Balsim Fir Victorian Christmas Wreath ($25) and Balsim Fir Cranberry Splash Wreath ($25).  

What's Up! Monday, Oct. 12, 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.)

Fright Night at FW’s Embassy Oct. 17

Fright Night at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 17, with three movies to be presented.

Scooby Doo meets Batman will begin at 3:30 p.m. with tickets priced at $3, (Doors will open at 2:30 p.m.)

At 6:30 p.m. Beetlejuice will be shown with ticket $8 for adults and $3 for those 12 and younger.

At 11 p.m. The Shining will be shown with tickets priced at $8 for adults and $3 for those 12 and younger.

Tickets now on sale through ticketmaster.com , at 260-424-5665 or at the Embassy box office.

FW Civic’s fundraiser Oct. 17

“Clue”less Theatrics is the murder detective fundraiser to be presented on Saturday, Oct. 17, as a fundraiser for the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre.

The murder detective fundraiser is based on the characters from the board game Clue. The action will begin at 6 p.m. on the Arts United Center stage. The evening also will include an appetizer buffet, dessert by DeBrand Chocolates and both live and silent auction items.

Tickets are $90 with a table of eight priced at $800. For reservations call 260-422-8641 ext. 226.

Pumpkin Dunkin Oct. 21

Registration for Pumpkin Dunkin is now open!!!  Swim in a pool of pumpkins before you decide which one to take home. Event is held at the Bluffton Middle School Pool Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. 

Pre-registration is required by calling 824-6069. Admission is $3 each and everyone who swims will get to take home a pumpkin and stay for family swim time until 8 p.m. Children must come with an adult. 

This event is sponsored by: The Pumpkin Kingdom.

Soule Kindred Reunion Oct. 21-24

Fort Wayne will be the location of the Soule Kindred Reunion Oct. 21-24.

The Soule Kindred in America “cousins” are descendants from George Soule, a Mayflower pilgrim, who arrived at Plymouth, Mass. in 1620. 

More information and the itinerary can be found at the website: soulekindred.org or by calling Virginia L. Hayes at 260-34o7-2414 or emailing her at vlhayes46755@yahoo.com.

Sock Hop Block Party Oct. 24

The Bluffton Parks Department will sponsor a Free 50’s Sock Hop Block Party on Saturday Oct 24 from 5-8 p.m. in front of City Hall for food, fun and musical entertainment.

Dress in 50’s outfit and dance the night way to music from “The Bulldogs” while the kids enjoy a bouncy house, games and a craft.

Yergy’s BBQ will be on hand selling pulled pork or BBQ rib dinners. Hotdog meals will also be available.

C & E Concessions will be selling root beer floats and other treats. 

Immediately following this event is the Go Greenway Glow 5K.  Donations and race fees will go towards River Greenway improvements. For more information call 824-6069.

Go Greenway Glow 5K Oct. 24

Go Greenway Glow Nighttime 5K Fun Run will be held Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. The event will support Bluffton’s Rivergreenway.

Grab a glow stick and glow-in-the-dark clothes to run  (or walk) down Bluffton’s illuminated Rivergreenway. Race check-in and registration will begin at 6 p.m. at City Hall at 128 E. Market Street. Registration fee is $20 with checks payable to Bluffton Parks Department.

What's Up! Monday, Oct. 5, 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.)

Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting Oct. 7

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

The meeting 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 Joyce Phillabaum at phone number 824-4244 for more information.

Great Pumpkin Hunt Oct. 10

The Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor the Great Pumpkin Hunt at 7:30 p.m. sharp on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Lancaster Park (across from Lancaster Elementary School).  Children can hunt for the 2,000 black and orange Halloween stuffed eggs at 7:30 p.m. sharp!!  Everyone needs to bring a flash light and a bag to hold their treats. Following the hunt enjoy a hayride and smore’s. This is a free event. Call 824-6069 for more information. 

Acrylic Painting class Oct. 10 at Blackford Arts Place

Arts Place, Blackford County Center will be provide an evening of acrylic painting, light refreshments, and wine Saturday, Oct. 10  from 6:30 p.m. -9 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. A teaching artist will guide participants as they paint with acrylics and complete a painting by the end of the night. The class is for beginners and intermediate painters. The center is located at 107 West Washington Street, Harford City, Indiana. For more information about this event or to register call Leslie Newton at 765-348-1677 or email kelleycarpenter21@gmail.com. 

Baby Day Oct. 12 at Berne

Swiss Village will host a special event to celebrate children on Monday, Oct. 12 in the auditorium. All babies are welcome to visit with residents between 2-4 p.m. 

A listing of all of the babies that have ever attended baby day will be available to look at. All babies will receive a special gift made by Swiss Village residents in appreciation of their participation. Call 260-589-3173.

Historical Society annual Fall Meeting Oct. 12

The Annual Fall Meeting of the Wells County Historical Society will be Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at the museum in Bluffton. 

A brief business meeting will be followed by Ed Geotz of Ossian speaking about his time in service during World War II. He flew as a B-29 flight engineer in the Pacific Theater.

Other events at the museum will be: Boo in Bluffton on Oct. 30 from 5-7 p.m; Christmas in the Mansion on Dec. 5-6 with the Psi Iota Xi hosting, December 12,13,19, 20, 26-27 the Historical Society will be hosting from 2-6 . 

Anyone wishing to set up a tree for the Christmas event can call Becky Behning at 260-438-5603. There is no charge for displaying a tree.

Remember to bring passports to events to be stamped. On Feb. 28, Sweetest Day, you will receive your goody bag if you have attended at least three events.

What's Up! Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015

Classic films offered at Wabash theatre

The Eagles Theatre in Wabash will be presenting classic films at Throwback Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 6 through Dec. 22. Show times are 3 and 7 p.m. and admission is $2 per person.

The schedule includes: The Goonies—Oct. 6; Monty Python & the Holy Grail—Oct. 13; Ghostbusters—Oct. 20; Back to the Future Park II—Oct. 27; Gaslight—Nov. 3; His Girl Friday—Nov. 10; The Picture of Dorian Gray—Nov. 17; To Kill a Mockingbird—Nov.. 24; Arthur Christmas—Dec. 7; The Polar Express—Dec. 8; White Christmas—Dec. 15; It’s a Wonderful Life—Dec. 23.

Donkey Basketball Oct. 8 in Warren

A Donkey Basketball event will be held Thursday Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Knight Bergman Center Gym, 132 North Nancy Street, Warren.  

Members of the Warren Volunteer Fire Department, Warren Area Ministerial Association, Area School Teachers and Local, County and State Law Enforcement Officers will battle for a basket on the court,  while riding donkeys!

Pre-Sale tickets are $6 and are available at the Warren East of Chicago Pizza, the Warren iAB Bank and the Warren Pharmacy.  

Tickets at the Door will be $8. Children 6 and under are free! Food will be available, and will include pizza, chips, candy, drinks and popcorn.

Free donkey rides will be given at half-time for children ages 12 and younger. Raffle prize winners will be announced at half-time. (You do not need to be present to win). Raffle items may be viewed at Warren iAB Bank. Cost for the tickets are $1 each or buy six tickets for $5.

Great Pumpkin Hunt Oct. 10

The Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor the Great Pumpkin Hunt at 7:30 p.m. sharp on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Lancaster Park (across from Lancaster Elementary School). 

Children can hunt for the 2,000 black and orange Halloween stuffed eggs at 7:30 p.m. sharp!! 

Everyone needs to bring a flash light and a bag to hold their treats. Following the hunt enjoy a hayride and smore’s. This is a free event. Call 824-6069 for more information.

Second Saturday at Blackford Arts Center Oct. 10

Arts Place Blackford County Arts Center will host a free event Saturday, Oct. 10. 

Children in kindergarten through sixth grade can come  for a “Make-It and Take-It” activity anytime between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 

Arts Place Blackford County Arts Center will be accepting free-will donations to cover the cost of supplies. 

The center is located at 107 West Washington Street, Hartford City, Indiana. 

For more information contact Leslie Newton at 765-348-1677.