What's Up! Monday, Nov. 30, 2015

Limberlost Christmas at the Cabin going on now

Christmas at the Cabin, a month-long celebration of the Limberlost Cabin’s 120th Christmas is open to the public for tours began Saturday, Nov. 28 and will remain on view through Thursday, Dec. 31. The home is located on the grounds of the Limberlost State Historic Site.

Guests will tour the Queen Anne-style rustic home of 20th century novelist, naturalist, and photographer Gene Stratton-Porter and view rooms filled with period antiques and vintage heirlooms. The entire first floor and portions of the exterior will be decorated to reflect the sights, scents and sounds of a winter wonderland.  

The Limberlost State Historic Site is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Admission to Christmas at the Cabin is included in regular admission prices. A ticket purchase is good the entire month of December.  

Anyone purchasing a regular admission ticket now or during the month of December is welcome to visit the Limberlost Cabin as much as they like for no extra charge.  

For more information call 260-368-7428 or  cburnette@indianamuseum.org.  

Ossian Hometown Christmas Dec. 3

Ossian Hometown Christmas will be held downtown on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Chili made by Helen Witte will be available in the parking lot behind BKM Realty.

Activities include a tree lighting, a visit from Santa Claus, performance by Jefferson Street Singers and more. Activities are as as follows:

Business Open Houses will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. There will be a Dessert or Appetizer Contest, a Window Decoration Contest, a Merchant Tree Decorating Contest and a Wreath Decorating Contest where viewers can vote for their favorite. 

Santa will be at the former Brew Ha to visit with children. There will be live holiday music throughout downtown, Psi Otes members will be at the Harris Building on Main Street selling cheese balls for $7 each. Don Ferrell will have his Elf Train running on East Craig Street. Ossian Nazarene Church will sponsor a Live Nativity.

Glick Family in concert Dec. 4

A Christmas Concert with the Glick Family will be held Friday, Dec. 4 a6 7 p.m. at Nottingham Community Church located at State Road 1 and 1100S.

A free will offering will be taken. The evening of Christmas music will be followed by a time of food and fellowship.

‘Nutcracker’ at  FW’s Arts UnitedCenter Dec. 4-13

Fort Wayne’s School of Ballet will present “The Nutcrackers” from Dec. 4 through Dec. 13, at the Arts United Center in Fort Wayne in connection with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. Tickets range in price for adults from $45 to $49, for seniors from $39 to $43, for youth from $30 to $39 and for children from $28 to $33. For times and dates check out www.artstix.org or call 260-422-4226.

Montpelier Lions Club Christmas Auction Dec. 5

The annual Lions Club Christmas Auction will be held Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. 

There will be new merchandise included in the auction. The kitchen will be open. The club is located at the corner of High and Jefferson Streets in Montpelier.

What's Up! Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015

Tot Candy Cane Hunt Dec. 1

 Stop by the city gym at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec 1 for a free candy cane hunt for toddlers.  At 11:45 a.m. kids will go everyone upstairs to search for the sweet treats. For more information call the Bluffton Parks Department at 824-6069.

Bead for Life Jewelry Sale Dec. 5

Fight poverty while you shop! Bead for Life necklaces, bracelets and earrings will be on sale Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pleasant Dale Church Activity Center, at 4504W., 300N., Decatur.

 The jewelry is handmade from colorful recycled paper by Ugandan women who are working to provide for their families.  ALL proceeds from the sale go to the ministry. 

What's Up! Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Southern Wells Live Nativity Dec. 6 in Montpelier

Members of Southern Wells Community Church will present a Live Nativity Sunday, Dec. 6 from 5:30-8 p.m.  at Montpelier Ag  Advantage, 240 W. Windsor Street,  Montpelier. There will be parking,  and bus parking.

Enjoy hot apple cider and sweet bread and while visiting the nativity. as an interactive re-creation of the birth of Christ. 

The free event is a ministry of Southern Wells Community Church. For more information call 765-728-2154.

What's Up! Monday, Nov. 23, 2015

Toddler Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays

The Bluffton City Gym will be open every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon for Toddler Time where people to bring their tots to burn off some energy.

This is a free drop in program that will give young children a chance to play with others their age in a large open space. Balls will be made available in the storage closet at the East end of the gym when the children arrive. Parents are responsible for their children. 

The first Tuesday of each month the Parks Department will offer a special tour or activity. Sign in on the wooden door each visit and turn off the gym lights if you are the last to leave. For more information call 824-6069.

Coloring contest pages are due by Dec. 16

The Bluffton Parks and Recreation FREE Giant Stocking Coloring Contest will get underway soon. Coloring contests will be sent to the local schools, online at http://www.blufftonindiana.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/giantstockingcoloringcontest2014.pdf. It can also be picked up in the park office for children to color for a chance to win a giant stocking full of toys and treats.

Pages must be turned into the park office  at 128 E. Market St. by Dec 16.  A winner will be called by Dec 18. 

Voices of Christmas program Dec. 5

A Christmas Musical will be performed Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church at 16933 Thiele Road in Fort Wayne.

It will be presented by the Ossian Area Churches Community Choir and the Whispering Meadows Children’s Choir.

Santa’s Mailbox opens today

Santa’s Mailbox will be located on the front steps of the City Hall building beginning today, Nov. 23. 

The Bluffton Parks Department will be happy to deliver your child’s letter to Santa between Nov. 23 and Dec. 18. Each child will receive a personalized letter back with a small gift enclosed. 

Please make sure that the child’s name and address are clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. 

This is a free service and no postage is needed. Questions call 824-6069.

Rotary Christmas Fundraiser orders due by Nov. 24

 The Bluffton Rotary Christmas fundraiser is going on now. Orders are due by Nov. 24.

For sale is Mackinac Island Fudge. Cost is $20 for 1.5 pounds. Each box contains three half-pound slices of chocolate fudge, chocolate peanut butter fudge, and turtle fudge.

Also for sale are Hellers Nursery red poinsettias. The cost is $16 each. 

Checks can be made out to Bluffton Rotary Club. Pick up date is Dec. 8.  To order or for more information call 565-3131 or email  lee@adamswells.com

Gingerbread fest at History Center  set for Nov. 27

The 30th Annual Festival of Gingerbread will be held at the History Center in Fort Wayne from Nov. 27 to Dec. 13.

On Tuesday, Nov. 24, there will be a gale evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with admission $25 per person. On Wednesday, Nov. 25, hours will be from 3 to 9 p.m. and admission is $3. Santa will arrive at 5 p.m.

Hours vary for the rest of the festival. with more information at www.fwhistorycenter.com

The History Center is located at 302 East Berry St. in downtown Fort Wayne.

What's Up! Monday, Nov. 16, 2015

Theater Thursday Nov. 19

A FREE Theater Thursday  event will be held Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Wells County Public Library. The movie to be shown will be Cinderella, rated PG. There will be free snacks, a 10 minute health info and prizes. 

The Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department, Wells County Public Library and Bluffton Regional Senior Circle have partnered together to offer this free monthly movie for adults. 

This is a year round event for adults that is held the third Thursday of every month. Questions call 824-6069.

Tours available at FW’s Embassy

Tours of Fort Wayne’s historic Embassy Theatre are available all year.

Cost is $6 per person, with a minimum of 10 people. The tour includes a look  backstage and at the dressing rooms as well as the history of the Grande Page pipe organ and how it saved the building.

Add a 30-minute Grande Page pipe organ performance for just $2 more per person.

For more information or to schedule a tour call 260-424-5665.

What's Up! Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015

Festival of Trees at Indy’s History Center begins Nov. 27

From Nov. 27 to Jan. 2, the Indianapolis History Center will host a Festival of Trees.

Hours for visiting are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays between Thanksgiving and the new year. Daily events include sing-alongs in the Cole Porter room. On Saturdays during December Santa will visit from noon to 4 p.m. (before Christmas) and craft making and face painting from noon to 4 p.m.

The Melchior Marionettes will present a Holiday Cabaret show on Sunday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 20 at noon, 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.

The History Center is located at 450 West Ohio St. in Indianapolis. For more information check out www.indianahistory.org.

Youth violinists to play with Piano Guys at Embassy Dec. 3

Eight violinists from the Fort Wayne Youth Symphony Orchestra will be performing with The Piano Guys on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne.

The Piano Guys are four dads from Utah who became  an Internet sensation by way of their immensely successful series of strikingly original self-made music videos. They have made over 50 videos including a gorgeous reinvention of the hit song “Let It Go” from Disney’s Frozen.

Tickets are priced from $71 to $74 and may be arranged for at the Embassy box office or at Ticketmaster. More information at www.fwembassytheatre.org.

Indy’s Author Fair at History Center Dec. 5

On Saturday, Dec. 5, the Indiana Historical Society will host a Holiday Author Fair at the Indiana Historical Center, 450 West Ohio St. in Indianapolis.

More than 70 Indiana authors will be gathered in Eli Lilly Hall offering signed books for sale. Authors will include James Alexander Thom, Philip Gulley, Helen Frost, Jim Madison, Dan Carpenter and Jeanne White-Ginder. 

The wide variety will include fiction, nonfiction and children’s titles.

Admission is free and includes the Indiana Experience and Festive al of Trees. Complimentary parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Check out  www.indianahistory.org for a full list of authors and books.

Southern Wells Live Nativity Dec. 6

Members of Southern Wells Community Church will present a Live Nativity Sunday, Dec. 6 from 5:30-8 p.m.  at Montpelier Ag  Advantage, 240 W. Windsor Street,  Montpelier. There will be parking,  and bus parking.

Enjoy hot apple cider and sweet bread and while visiting the nativity. as an interactive re-creation of the birth of Christ. 

The free event is a ministry of Southern Wells Community Church. For more information call 765-728-2154.

What's Up! Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015

Holiday Craft & Vendor Show Nov. 14

Craft/Vendor Show will be held at the National Guard Armory in Bluffton Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Admission is free. There will be over 30 vendors and door prizes.

The door prizes are donated by vendors. Proceeds will go to Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana. 260-824-9219 or 260-273-9825. (Pd. Advt.)

Flu shots available Nov. 15

On Sunday, Nov. 15, following the 10:30 a.m. worship service at the First Presbyterian Church, Walgreen’s will be in the Narthex offering free flu shots from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The flu shot is free to everyone and everyone is welcome. The church is located at 215 E. Dustman Rd., Bluffton.

Santaland Diaries next at FW’s Presbyterian theatre

Kevin Torwelle will play Crumpet the elf as the Fort Wayne Presbyterian Theatre presents the David Sedaris “The Santaland Diaries.”

There will be 7:30 p.m. performance dates on Dec. 4, 5, 12 & 19, a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Dec. 6 and 10 p.m. performances on Dec. 11 & 18.

All seats on Thursday, Dec. 3 are $12. For each performance 30 tickets are available free to students with reservations to be made to 260-422-6329.

What's Up! Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015

Holiday Craft and Vendor Show Nov. 14

Craft/Vendor Show will be held at the National Guard Armory in Bluffton Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Admission is free. There will be over 30 vendors and door prizes.

The door prizes are donated by vendors. Proceeds will go to Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana. 260-824-9219 or 260-273-9825. (Pd. Advt.)

Noodle dinner Nov. 15 in Montpelier

The Montpelier Lions Club will sponsor a Chicken or Beef and Noodle dinner with all the trimmings Sunday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Those attending can either dine in or carry out their meals. The club is located at the corner of High and Jefferson Streets in Montpelier.

What's Up! Monday, Nov. 9, 2015

Cinema Center to sponsor summer film festival

Fort Wayne’s Cinema Center has announced that they will be sponsoring the Hobnobben Film Festival at various sites from June 16 to 19, in celebration of the center’s 40th anniversary.

Filmmakers can now submit their work at www.hobnobben.org. The deadline is Feb. 22.

Planners hope the event, which still needs sponsors, will become as much a Fort Wayne summer event as Taste of the Arts or other big festivals. 

Family-friendly and student projects will be shown at the University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center while Arts United Center will be used for larger screenings and discussions. Cinema Center will screen films for smaller crowds and ArtsLab at Auer Center will screen experimental, avant- garde pieces.

The festival also will honor former Fort Wayne resident Philo Farnsworth with the Philo Fest, a showcase of independently produced TV pilots at Cinema Center.

Korean War Veteran’s Monument moved

The Korean War Veterans Monument has been moved to the entrance of the Concordia Gardens Cemetery on Lake Avenue in Fort Wayne.

Those who had a brick on the walkway at the old location, they can now be picked up at the cemetery.

For more information call 260-485-7627.

Flu shots available Nov. 15

Sunday, Nov. 15, following the 10:30 a.m. worship service at the First Presbyterian Church, Walgreen’s will be in the Narthex offering free flu shots. The flu shot is free to everyone and everyone is welcome. The church is located at 215 E. Dustman Rd., Bluffton.

Montpelier Friends of Library Silent Auction Nov. 17

The Montpelier Friends of the Library will sponsor their annual Silent Auction of theme baskets, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 3 and continue through Nov. 17 at 6 p.m.

Refreshments will be served, and the winning bids will be announced. Come in, browse, bid on your favorite baskets,  and sign up for a door prize.

Zanesville Lions Club to sell apple dumplings

Members of the Zanesville Lions Club will sell apple dumplings beginning Tuesday, Nov. 17 until they are sold out.

The cost is $2 each. They will be ready to eat or freezewill come with a container of caramel topping.

Proceeds will go to fund the Zanesville Lions Christmas Lighting Contest.

Order the dumpings by calling 260-638-4327, 260-758-2263 or 260-638-4147.

Santa’s Mailbox to open Nov. 23

Santa’s Mailbox will be located on the front steps of the City Hall building beginning Nov. 23. 

The Bluffton Parks Department will be happy to deliver your child’s letter to Santa between Nov. 23 and Dec. 18. Each child will receive a personalized letter back with a small gift enclosed. 

Please make sure that the child’s name and address are clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. 

This is a free service and no postage is needed. Questions call 824-6069.

FW holiday pops at Decatur’s high school Dec. 1

On Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. the Fort Wayne Philharmonic will be presenting a Holiday Pops concert at Bellmont High School in Decatur.

Chia-Hsuan Lin, assistant conductor, will direct. This year’s concert will feature music from Tchaikovsky’s iconic ballet “The Nutcracker” as well as more contemporary favorites like “White Christmas,” the annual sing along and Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.” Featured soloists will be Fernando Tarango and Renee Gonzales singing other seasonal favorites. 

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children. Tickets to be available at the door or in advance from Eichhorn Jewelry and Decatur Daily Democrat in Decatur.

What's Up! Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015

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.

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.”

Model Railroad Show & Swap Nov. 21

The Maumee Valley Railroad Club will sponsor a Model Railroad Show and Swap Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 911 W. Washington Center Road in Fort Wayne at Coliseum Bingo. Cost is $5 for adults, $7 for families and those age 12 and younger are free. Call 260-482-2203.

Montpelier Friends of Library to hold silent auction Nov. 17
The Montpelier Friends of the Library will sponsor their annual Silent Auction of theme baskets, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 3 and continue through Nov. 17 at 6 p.m.

Refreshments will be served, and the winning bids will be announced. Come in, browse, bid on your favorite baskets,  and sign up for a door prize.

What's Up! Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015

Giant Stocking Coloring Contest coming

The Bluffton Parks and Recreation FREE Giant Stocking Coloring Contest will get underway soon. Coloring contests will be sent to the local schools, online at http://www.blufftonindiana.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/giantstockingcoloringcontest2014.pdf. It can also be picked up in the park office for children to color for a chance to win a giant stocking full of toys and treats. Pages must be turned into the park office  at 128 E. Market St. by Dec 16.  A winner will be called by Dec 18.

Theater Thursday Nov. 19

A FREE Theater Thursday  event will be held Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Wells County Public Library. The movie to be shown will be Cinderella, rated PG. There will be free snacks, a 10 minute health info and prizes.  The Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department, Wells County Public Library and Bluffton Regional Senior Circle have partnered together to offer this free monthly movie for adults.  This is a year round event for adults that is held the third Thursday of every month. Questions call 824-6069.

Fiber art at FW’s 1st Presbyterian gallery open now

Currently the gallery at the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Wayne is showcasing a Fiber Art and Gourd Sculpture exhibit, viewable through Nov. 29.

Quilts are the featured fiber art. There is no admission charge and the gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 9:30 to 1 p.m. The gallery also is open during all theater performances. The next production will be “The Santaland Diaries” from Dec. 3-19. Call 260-422-6329.

Exhibit at Marion’s Quilters Hall of Fame going on now

“Modern Quilts: A New Look at Classic Designs” is the current exhibit at the Marion Quilters Hall of Fame. The exhibit will be viewable through Dec. 5, at 926 South Washington St. in Marion. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. The museum closes for the winter after Dec. 5 and will re-open again on April 7, 2016. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, $1 for children and free to those 6 and younger.

The site has a Gift Shop offering quilting supplies. More information at www.quiltershalloffame.net or by calling 765-664-9333.

Holiday Bazaar Nov. 6 in Warren

Heritage Pointe in Warren will host a Holiday Bazaar on Friday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Fults Recreation Room at 801 Huntington Ave. 

Available will be homemade goodies, apparel, decorations, cards and more. For more informtion call 260-375-2436.

What's Up! Monday, Nov. 2, 2015

Toddler Post Office tour Nov. 3

The Parks and Recreation Deparment will sponsor a free Post Office Tour for toddlers on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Those attending should come to the City Gym by 11 a.m. The group will walk over together and arrive by 11:15 to see a behind the scenes look at the mail room. This is a FREE drop in event. For more information call 824-6069.

Alzheimer’s Support Group cancelled for Nov. 4

Due to a family illness, the Wells County Alzheimer’s Caregivers meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 4 has been cancelled.

Crochet Lessons begin Nov. 5

The Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor Crochet classes that 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 and is open to beginning and advanced students. Bring a size “h” hook with you. Yarn and instructions are provided. You must call to register at 824-6069.

Photo show at Honeywell Center

Sixty photos will be featured in the Honeywell Center’s Clark Gallery in Wabash through Nov. 10.

Over 170 photos were entered in the juried exhibit. Best of show honors went to John Raub for a photo named “Reading the Times”

A reception for the show will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m..

Second Saturday at Blackford Arts Center Nov. 14

Arts Place Blackford County Arts Center will host a free event Saturday, Nov. 14 for children in kindergarten through sixth grade for a “Make-It and Take-It” activity. 

Children and families may attend the activity any time between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The center will accep free-will donations to cover the cost of supplies. 

The center is located at 107 West Washington Street, Hartford City. For more information contact Leslie Newton at 765-348-1677.