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).