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Stamp Collecting Show Oct. 29 & 30
Anthony Wayne Stamp Society will host their annual Stamp Collecting Show Oct. 29 and 30th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran High School at 1601 Saint Joe River Drive, Fort Wayne. There will be 12 stamp dealers to serve the public and help with questions. There is also free parking and admission. For more information call 260-422-1716.

Concerto/Aria competition Nov. 19
The Marion Philharmonic Orchestra Friends are announcing the 22nd annual Concerto/Aria competition to be held on Saturday, Nov. 19, in the Butz-Carruth Recital Hall on the campus of Taylor University, Upland. High School and Collegiate divisions are sponsored with the winner in each division receiving $250 and a performance with the Marion Philharmonic Orchestra at a regularly scheduled concert.

Candidates are required to play a movement from the standard repertoire that has orchestral accompaniment. Memorization is not required. Candidates must furnish their own accompanist. For more information call the MPO office at 765-662-0012.

Holiday Craft Bazaar and Farmers Market Nov. 5 in Hartford City
The Extension Homemaker's annual Holiday Craft and Bazaar and Farmers Market will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Blackford County 4-H Building in Hartford City.
Lunch will be available. Admission is free. For more information call 765-348-3213.

Rare book show at Beech Grove Nov. 6
On Sunday, Nov. 6, a Book, Postcard, Political and Paper Show will be held at the Beech Grove High School Gym from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Featured will be rare books, autographed books, cookbooks, general reading books, thousands of postcards by topics, movie posters, magazines and other paper items of interest.
Beech Grove High School is located at 5330 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove (exit 52 off of I-465 at Emerson Ave.).

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Photographers Forum Oct. 27
A free photography session will be held Oct. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. Bring your photographs to share with peers. Contact the CAC office at 824-5222 or visit www.wellscocreativearts.com for more information. 211 Water Street, Bluffton, IN 46714.

Gospel concert Oct. 28
A free gospel concert will be held Friday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at Ossian Nazarene Church, 302 N. Metts St., Ossian. Featured is one of the nation's premier gospel quartets, The Blackwood Brothers. If concert is held indoors seating is limited. For more information call 622-7449.

Bake sale in Montpelier Oct. 28
The Montpelier Friends of the Library will sponsor a bake sale Friday, Oct. 28, at Pacesetter Bank in Montpelier beginning at 9 a.m.

Model railroad show and swap Oct. 29
The Maumee Valley Railroad Club Inc., will sponsor a model railroad show and swap Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. at 2 p.m. at Coliseum Bingo at 911 W. Washington Center Road in Fort Wayne. Admission is $4 for adults, $6 for families and free for children age 12 and younger. There will be dozens of tables of model railroad bargains, two operating model railroad layouts and a special “Hands on Trains For Kids of all Ages” area. Call 260-482-2203 or email mvrrc.ri@gmail.com.

Black raspberry pies being made Oct. 29
Sigma Phi Gamma is once again making black raspberry pies for the holidays. Sigma Phi Gamma supports A Friend’s House as well as other local charities and presents a Senior Girl Award to the Bluffton High School senior girl who has overcome the most obstacles in her high school career. Call 824-2229 to order your pies for Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. If no answer, leave a message. Pies are $11 each. Members will be making them Saturday, Oct. 29.

Club Calendar

Thursday, Oct. 20
Wells County Master Gardeners — 4-H Community Building; 6 p.m. (please note the time change). Speaker will be Allen County Master Gardener and Fort Wayne Bonsai Club member, Darlene Kittle, who will be presenting a program on the art of Bonsai. She will have Bonsai examples and will also show how to trim Bonsai Plants. This is a great opportunity to learn this art form for plants, and the public is invited to attend this educational presentation at no charge. Call 694-6371 for more information.

Saturday, Oct. 22
River Terrace Estates — Petroleum Ladies singing. Kay Bower, leader, Rev. Greg Andrews, Martha Paxson playing piano; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, Oct. 23
River Terrace Estates — Chester and Carol Longenberger playing piano and singing; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

Monday, Oct. 24
Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild — Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. Susan Lesh will be the hostess. Row Robins will be reviewed and discussed. Visitors welcome. Show and Tell. There are a few Dresden plate circles remaining for the 2012 Challenge. If you have not yet purchased yours see Vivian Lemmon at the meeting. Call 589-8425.

Tuesday, Oct. 26
Bible Study Club — First United Methodist Church; 12:45-2 p.m.

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Phil’s Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 23
On Sunday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. the Fort Wayne Philharmonic will present a “Halloween Spooktacular” as part of the STAR Family Series at the Auer Hall at IPFW. A preconcert activity will include a costume contest for children attending with prizes for the best costume.

Children also can get acquainted with the orchestra’s instruments at the Philharmonic Friends’ Instrument Playground beginning at 1 p.m.

The Phil’s new assistant conductor, Sameer Patel, will be making his debut with the orchestra. Tickets are priced at $12 for adults and $6 for children and may be arranged for by calling 260-481-0777 or online at www.fwphil.org.

Make recycled jewelry Oct. 25 at the library
Teens and adults can make several jewelry items Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. There is a $2 fee for all materials. Register by Oct. 24 by calling 824-1612.

Reader's Circle Book Club Oct. 25
The Reader's Circle Book Club will meet Oct. 25 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center. The presenter will be Nancy Hewitt. Bring your brown bag lunch. Free to the public. Contact the CAC Office at 824-5222 or visit www.wellsoccreativearts.com for more information.

Ossian Halloween carnival Oct. 27
The Ossian Halloween carnival will be held Thursday, Oct. 27, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ossian Health Care Center parking lot. Activities include carnival games, putt-putt, a straw maze, face painting, pumpkin coloring, children’s costume parade, costume judging with prizes, and more. Free hot dogs and chips will also be available. For more information call 622-7821.

Carnival is sponsored by Ossian Merchants, Ossian Revitalization, and Ossian Health Care.

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CAC food group to Indy restaurant
It will be a road trip for the Creative Arts Council’s food group as they travel to Indianapolis on Thursday, Oct. 27, to the Heidelberg Haus.

The menu will include bratwurst, any German pastries, danishes and more.

Cost of the trip is $3 and whatever amount of spending money for the trip and meal. The group will leave from the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre at noon on Oct. 27.

For more information call the CAC office at (260) 824-5222 or check out creativeartscouncil@gmail.com.

Deadline Nov. 1 for senior dinner
New Hope Lutheran Church, south edge of Ossian, will host its quarterly senior citizens’ dinner on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

The dinner is for anyone in the community age 55 or better.

A freewill offering dinner will be served by the ladies of New Hope. RSVP to 622-7954 by Nov. 1.

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Pianist doctoral recital at First Baptist Oct. 14
Ball State postgraduate student Christopher Ruggiero will present his doctoral piano recital Friday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church at 202 W. Cherry Street, Bluffton (one block west of Bluffton Regional).

He will play selections composed by Beethoven, Debussy, Liszt and Chopin. The public is welcome to attend the free concert.

Pennville Fall Jubilee Oct. 15
The fifth annual Pennville Fall Jubilee will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include a largest pumpkin contest, games, food, music, face painting, haunted lawn and photo spots. The Pennville Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a hog roast from 4 to 7 p.m. Call 260-731-3812.

Country/gospel concert Oct. 16
A free country/gospel concert by local artist Denver Morrow and Esther Mowery will be held Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Ossian Church of the Nazarene. The church is located at 302 N. Metts St., Ossian.

First Sunday Service Oct. 16 at River of Life
The first service at River of Life Church will be held Sunday, Oct. 16, at 9:07 a.m. and 11:04 a.m. at the former Education Plus at 927 N. Main Street on Ind. 1 in Bluffton. For more information call 260-824-3903.

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Spooktacular Car Show Oct. 15
A "Spooktacular" car, truck and bike show will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, at Glenbrook Square Mall in Fort Wayne.

Registration is from 8 a.m. to noon. Awards will be at 3:30 p.m. Dash plaques are available for the first 125 entries. Goody bags are available for the first 75 entries.

Bring your decorated pumpkin for the contest. There will be a costume contest for those age 13 and younger.

For more information call 260-273-1447, e-mail info@kroozincalendar.com or log onto www.kroozincalendar.com.

Sisters of St. Benedict visit Oct. 14-16
A Come and See Event Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, Indiana will be held Oct. 14-16 for single, Catholic woman between the ages of 18 to 40.

Get to know our Benedictine sisters, share in our community life and prayer, and meet other women who are considering religious life — no pressure, no commitment.

For more information or to register online, visit www.thedome.org/vocations, call Sister Michelle Sinkhorn at 800-734-9999 or e-mail vocation@thedome.org.

Museum of the Soldier Chicken Supper and Military Vehicle Show Oct. 15
The Museum of the Soldier, located in Jay County, will sponsor its annual chicken supper and military vehicle show Saturday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at 510 E. Arch Street, Portland.

Fisher Quality Meats will cater the event with a barbecue supper.

Tickets are $8 per person and must be purchased in advance by calling 260-729-7017, 260-726-6296, 260-726-8060 or 260-726-2967 or log onto www.museumofthesolder.com. All proceeds go to benefit the museum.

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Bake Sale and Lunch Oct. 29 in Montpelier
Members of the Montpelier Lions Club will sponsor a bake sale and lunch Saturday, Oct. , 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lions Den at the corner of Jefferson and High streets in Montpelier.

Spaces are available. To rent space or for more information call 765-728-2104 or 765-728-2232.

The Warrens in concert Oct. 13
The community is invited to see The Warrens in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Grace Baptist Church. This is a free event.

The Warrens specialize in playing live music with their singing. They play guitar, bass guitar, fiddle, keyboard, banjo, dobro and steel guitar. Grace Baptist is located at 1621S 350E (Stogdill Road Ext., south of the Bluffton Middle School). Call 260-824-4660 for more information.

Ossian Church of Nazarene Community Fall Festival Oct. 15
A free community fall festival will be held at the Ossian Church of the Nazarene, 302 N. Metts St., Ossian, Saturday, Oct. 15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Activities include hayride for parents and children, prizes awarded for best decorated scarecrow and pumpkin, games, chili dinner, and candy by the trunk full.

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Parks Department offers Howl-o-ween Pet Photo contest
Snap a photo of your pet in a Halloween costume and send it to the Parks office for the Howl-o-ween Pet Photo contest. All entries will be displayed at the Autumn Adventure. The winner will be called in early November to pick up his or her prize. Call 824-6069.

Open gym has begun
Open gym has begun for students in grades K-12. They are invited to the city gym for supervised play every day usually from 4 to 7 p.m. Basketballs and other equipment are provided during this time. Times vary for special events so be sure to pick up a calendar in the gym. Call 824-6069.

Free dodgeball in October
Students in middle school can drop into the city gym between 6 and 7:30 p.m. each Monday night in October for free dodge ball. Call 824-6069.

Fall events at Swiss Village set Oct. 15
Events to be held at Berne’s Swiss Village this fall include a horse show on Saturday, Oct. 15, beginning at 10 a.m. There will be open classes for all ages. The annual Swiss Heritage spaghetti supper will be held at South Adams schools on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 4 to 7 p.m., prior to the Berne Halloween parade.

On Saturday, Nov. 5, the 33rd Annual Swiss Heritage Holiday Bazaar will be held at the South Adams schools. Vendor space for the bazaar can still be reserved by contacting Becky Nussbaum at 260-849-0188 or by e-mail at bnussbaum@smithbrosfurn.com.

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Black Raspberry Pies available for the holidays
Sigma Phi Gamma is once again making black raspberry pies for the holidays.

Call 824-2229 to order your pies for Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. If no answer, please leave a message and we’ll get back to you. The price is $11 each. We will be making them Saturday, Oct. 29.

Sigma Phi Gamma supports A Friend’s House as well as other local charities and presents a Senior Girl Award to the Bluffton High School senior girl who has overcome the most obstacles in her high school career.

Warren RoadRunners trip to Pickle Factory Oct. 11
The Warren RoadRunners will travel to G.W. Stroh Orchards & Sechler's "The Pickle Factory" on Tuesday, Oct. 11. G.W. Stroh Orchards grows 30 varieties of apples. Also avaialble will be cider, honey, pumpkins, apple butter, jams and jellies. An apple variety chart will be available on the bus. The Pickle Factory is stocked with plenty of pickles, condiments and other pickled products. A lunch stop is planned at Clay's Family Restaurant.

Those planning to go on the trip will leave at 8:30 a.m. from the Warren Church of Christ parking lot at 302 N. Wayne St., Warren. Deadline to sign up is Oct. 10. Call Colleen Franklin at 260-414-0223 for details.

Lyrical dance classes to begin Oct. 14
The Creative Arts Council’s School of Ballet is offering lyrical dance classes beginning on Friday, Oct. 14, at the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre studio.

Lyrical dance is a combination of ballet and jazz dance. This class is for students aged 10 to 21 and will be held on six Fridays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Amanda Burman will be the instructor.
The class size is limited, with registrations now being accepted at the CAC office by calling (260) 824-5222 or e-mailing creativeartscouncil@gmail.com.

Kinder Haus BBQ Chicken Dinner Oct. 14
Swiss Village’s Kinder Haus Day Care will be host a drive-thru chicken dinner fundraiser Friday, Oct. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets will be sold by pre-sale only.

The dinner will include Romers half chicken, applesauce, potato chips, and dinner roll with butter.

Tickets can be purchased for $7 at the Swiss Village front desk or Kinder Haus Day Care through Oct. 7, 2011.

Dinners can be picked up at the Swiss Village circle drive entrance Oct. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m.

All proceeds will go directly to the Kinder Haus Day Care endowment fund. For more information, contact Michelle McIntosh or Heidi Schoeneman at 260-589-3173.

Bake Sale Oct. 15 at Hope
Hope Missionary Church on Dustman Road will host a bake sale to benefit the pro-life movement Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the church's Family Life Center.

All proceeds will benefit the Hope Clinic Crisis Pregnancy Center.

Club Calendar

Saturday, Oct. 8

• Korean War Veterans Assn., Indiana Chapter One — meeting at 10 a.m. with lunch to follow at 2202 W. Main Street, Fort Wayne. 260-485-7627.
  
• River Terrace Estates — Stan Garrison, “Banjo Stan.” 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, Oct. 9

• River Terrace Estates — Ryan Hirschy singing Christian contemporary music; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

Monday, Oct. 10

• Wells County Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group — Wells County Council on Aging at 225 W. Water St., Bluffton; 4-5:30 p.m. All men and other interested persons are welcome to attend.
• Widowed to Widowed — Corner Depot; 6 p.m.
  

Tuesday, Oct. 11

• Homemaker's Club — Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.

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Sausage Gravy Biscuit breakfast Oct. 8
The Chester Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor an all-you-can-eat sausage gravy and biscuit breakfast Saturday, Oct. 8, from 7 to 10 a.m. at the fire station located south of Southern Wells High School. A freewill donation will be accepted.

Free Gospel Concert Oct. 9
A free Gospel concert featuring the One Occord will be held Sunday, Oct. 9, at 6 p.m. at Ossian Church of the Nazarene located at 302 N. Metts Street.

Weather permitting the concert will be held outdoors. In case of inclement weather it will be held in the sanctuary. A love offering will be taken.

Street Fair Horse and Pony Meeting Oct. 9
There will be a meeting Sunday, Oct. 9, at 4:30 p.m. at the Wells County 4-H Park in the Quonset building.

Tentative plans for next year's activities will be discussed. All Horse and Pony participants and exhibitors are encouraged to attend the meeting.

For more information call Sue Campbell at 260-341-5649 or email her at:jscampbell@onlyinternet.net.

Fall Flower Arranging Demonstration Oct. 10
The Wells County Public Library’s Good Things Club is sponsoring a fall flower arranging demonstration on Monday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m.

The presenter for the class will be Bonnie Harris. She works part-time throughout the year at the Posy Pot in Bluffton and helps design flowers for special events.

The event is open to anyone in the community.

The Good Things Club meets the second Monday of every month at 1 p.m. For more information please visit the Wells County Public Library, call 260-824-1612, or visit the library’s website at www.wellscolibrary.org.

Bereavement Education Program Oct. 11
The next free bereavement education program will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home at 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne.

Stephen W. Adair, elder law attorney, will present the program titled “Estate Planning and Financial Matters.”

For more information call 260-435-3222.

Haunted Woods Trail Oct. 14-15 & 21-22
The 6th-annual Haunted Woods Trail will be held Oct. 14-15 and Oct. 21-22 in Rochester on the Fulton County Historical Society grounds on the north side of the Tippecanoe River four miles north of Rochester on U.S. 31. Hours are 7:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. or until crowd is done.

Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children 6 to 11, and free for children 5 and under. Free tram rides from museums and free parking lot to haunted area. See the headless horseman and spooky scenes in the woods. Fulton County Museum and Round Barn Museum and Living History Village called Loyal are at the north end of grounds. Haunted area is at south end of grounds in woods. Handicapped facilities are available.

Contact Fulton County Historical Society, 37 E 375 N, Rochester, IN 46975, phone 574-223-4436, fchs@rtcol.com, www.fultoncountyhistory.org. Museum and Round Barn open year around Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed holidays.

Fall rummage sale Oct. 14 & 15
St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock, located at 12912 Franke Road in Monroeville, will sponsor a fall rummage sale in the gym Friday, Oct. 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Saturday is a $2 bag day or as much as you want for $5. For more information call 260-639-6200.

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School Alumni Parade tonight

School alumni parade line up will be at the Wells County 4-H Park for all vehicles at 5:30 p.m. Walkers will meet at 6:20 p.m. south of Bluffton Regional Hospital.

For more information call Street Fair Office at 824-4351 or Janet DeWitt at 824-2671.

Lancaster High School Bobcats parade information

The Lancaster High School Bobcats will meet at the 4-H Park on Sept. 21 to join the Wells County alumni parade at 5:30 p.m. Transportation will be provided for those who prefer to ride. Those wishing to walk with the Bobcats may join in as the Lancaster group passes the Bluffton Regional Medical Center. Walkers are asked to assemble on the side street next to this facility. Participants are asked to wear school colors of green and white. Call 622-7034 with any questions. A party will be held at the 4-H Park following the parade.

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Bargain Hut has Winter Clothing
The Bargain Hut in Bluffton currently has an abundance of winter coats and winter clothing for adults and children. The business is located at 120 W. Spring Street, Bluffton.

JLCrew/YA After Hours Pizza Party Sept. 16
The JL Crew/YA After Hours Pizza Party will be held Friday, Sept. 16, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library for students in fourth through 12th grade. Come and play games and eat pizza. Those attending need a signed permission slip to attend.

Call 824-1612 for more information

BHS Class 1942 reunion Sept. 17
Members of the Bluffton High School Class of 1942 will hold a reunion Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Corner Depot in Bluffton.

The group will meet at 11 a.m. Lunch will be held at noon.

Anyone who knows a class member is also welcome to attend the event. For more information call 260-824-1868.

Amateur Radio Club Testing Session Sept. 17
On Saturday, Sept. 17, members of the Wells County Amateur Radio Club will conduct a testing session for new hams and upgraders.

The session will be held at the Annex Building at 223 W. Washington Street in the EMA office from 9 a.m. to noon. Walk-in applicants will be accepted. There is a $15 testing fee.

Those attending should have two forms of ID: a driver's license and social security numbers.

For more information call Rick Velasquez at 765-348-9322, 260-824-6433 or ab9hp@yahoo.com.

Plant Sale at Berne Sept. 17
Members of the Berne Garden Club will be host a plant sale at the dasMarit Farmers and Artists

Market Saturday, Sept. 17.
The local club will have dried goods, perennials, house plants, wreaths, decorative arrangements and containers for sale.

Stop by the dasMarit Market from 9 a.m. to noon at the corner of U.S. 27 and Ind. 218 to purchase these items and other crafts, produce, and plants from area farmers and artists.

For more information about the dasMarit Farmers & Artists Market, call 849-0894.

Gospel Sing-Along Sept. 18
A Gospel sing-along will be held Sundady, Sept. 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Ossian Church of the Nazarene at 302 N. Metts Street, Ossian. The public is welcome to attend the event.

FW trolley tour to art galleries and FWMA Sept. 22
This year’s trolley tour of Fort Wayne art galleries will be held on Thursday, Sept. 22, form 5:30 to 10 p.m.

A pre-trolley tour party will be held at the Orchard Gallery at 4:30 p.m., and an after party will be held at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art from 10 to 11 p.m. Cost is $25 ($20 for FWMA members). A passport will allow entry to both pre and after parties.

A trolley will transport visitors between the galleries where a variety of refreshments will be available.

For reservations call 260-422-6467 or go to www.fwmoa.org.

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Poetry contest deadline is Sept. 30
Rainbow Poets are sponsoring a contest where the grand prize is $1,000.

Poems of 21 lines or fewer on any subject and in any style will be judged by contest director Michael Thomas. The contest is free to enter and open to poets of any age. Fifty prizes will be awarded. Entries must be received by Sept. 30 and may be submitted by mail to Free Poetry Contest, 7308 Heritage Dr., Mt. Vernon, IN, 47620 or at www.rainbowpoets.com. Those mailing entries need to include a stamped return envelope.

Indy Jazz Fest going on now
WICR will present a free concert featuring The Indy Jazz Fest Band at University of Indianapolis
The Indy Jazz Fest has unveiled the artists taking the stage as part of the festival’s week long Sunset Series as it prepares to kick off its 13th year. Held over a six-day period Sept. 12-17 in many locations. The full schedule and ticket information is available at the festival’s newly redesigned website: www.indyjazzfest.net

The 2011 Indy Jazz Fest Sunset Series continues Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Christel de Haan Fine Arts Center at University of Indianapolis (1400 E. Hanna Ave.) with the Indy Jazz Fest Band presented by WICR.

For more information log onto www.indyjazzfest.net.

Bark before Dark Sept. 14
The Bark Before Dark bone hunt will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Washington Park at 6:30 p.m.
Bring your dog to sniff out the hidden bones and treats. Afterward visit with area pet vendors and sign up for drawings to win other prizes. A wiener dog race is planned if enough show up. All dogs must be kept on a leash and owners are responsible to clean up after their pets. Call 824-6069 to register

‘Willy Wonka’ to open at Pulse with youth cast Sept. 16
“Willy Wonka Jr.,” the musical, will be on stage at the Pulse Opera House in Warren on the evenings of Sept. 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29 30 and Oct. 1, at 8 p.m.

Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. A $2 discount on adult tickets with the donation of a nonperishable item for the Huntington Food Pantry. Phone reservations are accepted at 260-375-7017 or at www.pulseoperahouse.org.

For this production around 1,000 students will be able to attend this musical through special school matinees.

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Benefit auction at Heritage Village Sept. 13
A benefit auction will be held at the Swiss Heritage Village and Museum in Berne on Tuesday, Sept. 13, beginning at 5 p.m.

People can look at the items available starting at 3 p.m. on the grounds of the village located at 1200 Swiss Way in Berne. Proceeds from the event will be used for renovation and heating/air conditioning of the museum.

Animal Shelter meeting Sept. 13
Friends of the Animal Shelter will meet Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bluffton City Hall conference room.

Items on the agenda include spay-neuter and adoption reports and Street Fair preparations.
For more information call 260-273-1742.

Motorcycle Rally Sept. 16-18 in Marion
A full weekend of motorcycling, music and camping will be offered in downtown Marion Sept. 16-18. The event will be held on the land adjacent to downtown Marion between the soccer fields and the railroad tracks, five miles west of I-69 and Ind. 18. Tickets are $5 to enter and are good or the entire weekend.

All proceeds will benefit non-profit organizations.

Primitive camping is available for $20. Gates open at noon Friday, Sept. 16th. "Midnight Special "will play Friday night. "Kashmire: The Led Zeppelin Show" will play Saturday night. The Chasing Trail ride will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. Registration is $10.

For more information call 765-622-9931, ext. 138, and ask for Aletha Dunston.

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Hog Roast and Fall Festival Sept. 10th
The Friends of Five Points School will sponsor its annual hog roast and fall festival Saturday, Sept. 10th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The meal will include pulled pork sandwiches, ham and beans (cooked over an open fire), fried cornbread, applesauce, dressing and cookies.

In addition to visiting the restored 1876 school house, those attending can attend events that will honor the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, as well as a spelling bee at 1 p.m. Attendees can also purchase raffle tickets for a quilt made by Five Points School crafters.

The event is free; however a freewill offering will be accepted. All proceeds go toward further restoration and maintenance of the school and grounds. For more information call 260-824-5461.

Rally Day Sept. 11
Rally Day will be celebrated Sunday, Sept. 11, during and after the 10 a.m. worship service at Saint Mark's Lutheran Church in Uniondale.

The theme will be Patriot's Day and will feature patriotic music. Vickie Kibellius, Ann Moser and the choir will provide the special music.

Following the service, a carry-in dinner featuring several flavors of homemade ice cream will be available.

"Make and take" crafts will be available for children as well as outdoor games. The public is welcome to attend the event.

Free Caregiver Enrichment event Sept. 10
"When Caregiving Calls" will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Fox Island County Park at 7324 Yohne Road, Fort Wayne.

This is a free event with speaker Jim Miller. Please RSVP by calling 260-435-3222 or emailing lilicarroll@vnhh.org or bonniedavis@vnhh.org.

Five Points School Liberty Center Days Sept. 10th & 11th
The Liberty Center Festival Committee will host the 10th annual Liberty Center Days Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Methodist Church.

A soup supper will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. The King's Four will entertain from 6 to 8 p.m.

On Sunday, Sept. 11, the festival will open with a car show at 11 a.m. in the drive and parking lot of Baptist Church. Bands to perform will include The Gospel Overdrive, Savannah, and Dave Band and Mountain Dewe Boys. Other activities will include a flea market, games for the kids, food and a raffle.

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Wells Community Choir rehearsals to begin Sept. 10

Rehearsals for the 10th annual community choir concert “A Celebration of Faith and Joy!” will begin Monday, Sept. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. and will continue every Monday evening through Oct. 31 at First Baptist Church in Bluffton at 202 W. Cherry Street. The final rehearsal will be Friday, Nov. 4.

The concert will be presented to the public Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church under the direction of Arlene Stoller.

Singers need to have an understanding of music arrangements written in four-part harmony. For more information call 824-5077.

Doggie Douse Sept. 18
Doggie Douse will be held Sept. 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. Bring your dog to the Splash Pad located at the corner of Washington and Bennett streets. For more information call 824-6069.

Club Calendar

Saturday, Sept. 3

• Banjo Stan the Banjo Man; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare at River Terrace.

Sunday, Sept. 4

• Duke Wong & family playing piano; 2:30 p.m. in ALD at River Terrace.

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Jamboree breakfast Sept. 3
A Jamboree breakfast will be available from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Montpelier Lions Club located at the corner of High and Jefferson streets. Available will be sausage gravy and biscuits, hash browns, juice and coffee.

Chicken/beef noodle dinner Sept. 4
A Jamboree noodle dinner will be held Sunday, Sept. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Montpelier Lions Club at the corner of High and Jefferson streets in Montpelier. All the trimmings will be available. Dine in or carry-out. A freewill donation will be accepted.

Science Central annual shutdown announced
Science Central will hold its annual fall shutdown Monday, Aug. 29, through Friday, Sept. 2, and Monday, Sept. 5, through Friday, Sept. 9.

It will remain open on Saturdays and Sundays during this time.

For more information log onto www.sciencecentral.org or call 260-424-2400, ext. 441.

A.C.D. Festival Hoosier Tour Sept. 1
The A.C.D. Fetival Tour will be come through Portland Thursday, Sept. 1, at 9 a.m. More than 90 people and 40 to 45 Auburn Cord, Duesenberg and other classic vehicles dating from 1900-1936 will make their way through Decatur, Berne, Geneva, Bryant, Portland and Winchester.

For more information log onto http://acdfestival.org/festival.

Wake-Up Call For God’s People Sept. 11
Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church Street, will host a televised live simulcast of a presentation by Anne Graham Lotz (Billy Graham’s daughter), Joel Rosenberg, and the singing group Selah Sept. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. There is no charge for attendance.

The presentation will look at the times in which we are living from the standpoint of God’s Word, the Bible. Call 747-7424 for more information.

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Community choir begins Sept. 12
The Men and Women’s Community Choir will again be forming for the Christmas season. Practices will be at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Thiele Road., starting Monday, Sept. 12, and every Monday after at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in singing in the choir may call Terry Springer at 260-615-7644 or come to practice. The choir is put together so they can raise money for the needy.

Trail of Courage Living History Festival Sept. 17-18
The 36th annual Trail of Courage Living History Festival will be held Sept. 17-18 in Rochester on the Fulton County Historical Society grounds on the north side of the Tippecanoe River four miles north of Rochester on U.S. 31. Fulton County Museum, Round Barn Museum, and Living History Village called Loyal are at the north end of the grounds. Festival will be held at the south end of grounds on the riverbank. Historic encampments include French and Indian War, Voyageurs, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Western Fur Trade, Plains Indian tepees, Woodland Indian wigwams, muzzle loading shooting and tomahawk throwing contests, historic canoe landing and fur trade skit, and canoe rides.

Chippeway Village will have over 40 wooden booths, log cabin trading post, 1832 post office, frontier blab school, storytellers, 18th century puppet show. Foods cooked over wood fires include buffalo burgers, chicken and noodles, stew in big kettles, and more. Traditional crafts include basketry, weaving, spinning, pewter casting, headwork, broom making, candle dipping, etc.

For more information, contact Fulton County Historical Society, 37 E 375 N, Rochester, IN 46975, 574-223-4436, fchs@rtcol.com, www.fultoncountyhistory.org. Museum is open year around Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Indy Jazz Fest Sept. 12-17
WICR will present a free concert featuring the Indy Jazz Fest Band at University of Indianapolis. The Indy Jazz Fest has unveiled the artists taking the stage as part of the festival’s week-long Sunset Series as it prepares to kick off its 13th year. For more information, go to the Jazz Fest Band's website at www.indyjazzfest.net.

Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Clinic Sept. 14 in Warren
The Huntington County Health Department will have a flu shot clinic at the Warren Pharmacy Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $20 for adults (age 18 and older), cash only.

The 2011 flu shot also contains the H1N1 strain.

Children who are Medicaid patients (18 and under) may obtain the shot for a $5 administration fee (cash only), if they present a currently active Medicaid card. The Health Department cannot file for adult Medicaid or Medicare patients. Residents of neighboring counties are welcome.

For more information call 260-358-4831 ext.#1.

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Craft vendors wanted
The fourth-annual Craft Bazaar will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Wells County 4-H Park in the Community Building. Booth size is 8x10. Cost is $30 each. Tables are available for a $5 fee. Electricity is also available.

For more information call Sarah at 260-824-3903.

Homespun Day Sept. 3
Zanesville Homespun Days events for Saturday, Sept. 3 include:

• Pancake/Sausage Breakfast at ZUM Church from 7 to 10 a.m.
• Booths open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Car show all day at ZUM Church with awards at 2 p.m.
• Softball tourney at Lions Ballpark. Call Ked Bailey at 638-4555.
• Arts and craft show from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ZUM Church.
• Chicken barbeque with salad bar, apple dumplings at ballpark from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• ZUB bike rodeo at ZUM lower level at noon.

Club Calendar

Monday, Aug. 22

• Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild — Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. The group will be put quilts in frames in preparation for the Swiss Heritage Village Festival Education Day in Septemer. Then they will finish with the framing and will review the Quilt Show. Show and Tell. Call 589-2202, 589-2412 or 589-3898.
• Genetic Syndrome Support Group — Parkwood Church of God, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne; 6:30-8:30 p.m. For info call 260-492-2181.

Thursday, Aug. 25

• Loyal Neighbor's Club — Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.

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Street Fair Horse & Pony Committee Meeting Aug. 21
Members of the Street Fair Horse and Pony Committee will meet Sunday, Aug. 21, at 1:30 p.m. at the Bluffton Street Fair office. For more information call Sue Campbell at (765) 728-9049.

Dam Ride Aug. 21
A Dam Ride will be held Sunday, Aug. 21, and will start from the Truck Stop in Warren located at I-69 and State Road 5. It will begin at 9:30 a.m.

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

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Ossian Smoked Pork Chop Dinner Sept. 8:
Members of the Ossian Economic Revitalization Committee will sponsor a smoked pork chop dinner Thursday, Sept. 8, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Ossian Days Event Tent in downtown Ossian. Ossian Smoked Meats will provide the half pound smoked pork chops.

The dinner will include an eight-ounce smoked pork chop, baked potato, apple sauce, roll, brownie, ice tea or lemonade when dining in or bottled water with carry out orders. Tickets are $8 in advance or $9 at the door.

All proceeds will benefit Ossian's downtown revitalization.

Tickets are available for purchase at the following businesses: Lighted Gardens, PNC Bank in Ossian, Ossian Do-it-Best Hardware, Ossian State Bank, Ossian Town Hall, the Brew Ha! espresso cafe or from any committee member.

There will also be a Helen Witte Pie Auction at 6 p.m.

Carry outs will be available for pick up on the west side of the tent on Craig Street.

Bluegrass Gospel Jamboree Sept. 10
The eighth-annual Bluegrass Gospel Jamboree will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Union Chapel Church of the Nazarene.

Featured guests will include Common Ground, Betty Jo Armstrong as “Minnie Pearl” and Ministers Quartet.

Food available will be all you can eat soup beans, sloppy joes, dessert and drinks. Bring a lawn chair. Plenty of parking. Shelter will be provided on the lawn. A free will offering will be taken.

Directions:
From State Road 1 go to Jay/Wells County Line road, go west 2.5 miles.
From State Road 18, go to the Blackford/Wells County Line road, turn north, go 1 mile, turn east and go one mile.

Bark Before Dark Sept. 14
The Bark Before Dark bone hunt will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Washington Park at 6:30 p.m.

There will be prizes awarded. All dogs must be kept on a leash, and owners are responsible to clean up after their pets. For more information call 824-6069.

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Friday Night Live Aug. 19
Park United Brethren Church will sponsor another Friday Night Live Aug. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Washington Park, located at the corner of Ohio and Bennett Streets, in Bluffton.

There will be a free dinner, games, prizes, live music and a live animal demonstration by Mark's Ark.

Music at Portland’s amphitheatre Aug. 21
The Hudson Family Park Amphitheartre in downtown Portland will present the Souled Out Band on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m.

The group has 9 members with six vocalists and a 5-piece horn section. They play a variety of musical styles including classics, country, motown, soul and R&B.

People should bring their own seats and can bring picnic baskets. Tickets are $10 for premium seating and $5 for upper amphitheatre seats. Call 260-726-4809 for more details.

The Hudson Family Park Amphitheatre is the recently completed project of Arts Place in Portland and is located at 500 South Wayne St. in Portland.

Organ Recital by Brent Neuenschwander Aug. 21
Brent Neuenschwander will perform an organ recital at the First Mennonite Church in Berne Sunday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m.

This recital will take place on the 49 rank M. P. Maller pipe organ in the First Mennonite sanctuary and will feature classic organ works. Additionally, there will be several hymn settings and pedal solos throughout the program. The recital is free and open to the public, and a free-will offering will be taken.

Norwell Wrestling Chicken Fundraiser Aug. 27
Members of the Norwell Wrestling Club will sponsor a Nelson's Chicken fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walgreens' parking lot in Bluffton.

Cost is $6 for half of a barbecue chicken.

All proceeds will be donated to the Norwell Middle School and Norwell High School wrestlers to help pay for their upcoming season.

Aug. 28 is last day for Bible Times Tech Exhibit
The last day to see the Bible Times Tech exhibit at Science Central is Aug. 28.

The interactive exhibition shows the “technology” of ancient Israel and the Middle East. Hands-on exhibits and artifacts will allow visitors to play ancient board games, write in ancient letters, make music, be a shepherd, grind wheat and more.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $8 per person.

For more information call 260-424-2400 or log onto www.sciencecentral.org.

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Vote for your Markle Grouch Aug. 15-20
Voting will be held from Aug. 15-20 for Markle's Grouch contest. Votes are 25 cents each. The “Four Grouches” will be revealed Friday, Aug. 26, during the Wildcat Festival.

Hobby & Collector Show Aug. 29
The Wells County Historical Society will hold its annual Hobby and Collector show Monday, Aug. 29, at the Bluffton Harrison Elementary School from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hobbies such as Santa's, genealogy books, fishing lures, postcards, coins, political buttons and others will be on display. Several new exhibitors are taking part this year and previous exhibitors have new exhibits. Light refreshments will be available. There is ample parking. The building is also handicap accessible.

Reader's Circle Aug. 30
Reader's Circle will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the Creative Arts Council. The group is asked to read "Bossypants" by Tina Fey to discuss it with Kelly Potter. Discussions are open to all readers. Bring a brown bag lunch.

For more information please contact the CAC office a 260-824-5222. Gallery Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or log onto www.wellscocreativearts.com

Neighborhood Day & Pedal ‘n Picnic Sept. 11
A National Neighborhood Day celebration will be held Sunday, Sept. 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Kehoe Park.

The police and fire departments will grill hot dogs, serve chips, pretzels, cookies and drink. There is no cost to participate.

Also a Pedal ‘n Picnic family bike ride is planned before the National Neighborhood Day Sept 11.
A 6.5 mile ride will begin at 2:30 p.m. The 2.5 mile ride will start at 3 p.m. Both start and end at Kehoe Park.

This event is free, but donations will be accepted for soldier care packages.

Meal starts at 4 p.m. There will be mini goats to pet until Mark’s Ark starts at 4:30 p.m.

Fall Food and Craft Bazaar Oct. 29
The Mt. Etna United Methodist Women are planning their 2011 Fall Food and Craft Bazaar to be held Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Booth spaces are $25 for an 8x8 booth and one table. Some booth spaces do have electricity. Booth spaces, tables, and electricity are all on a first come, first serve basis upon receipt of your registration form and booth payment. All vendors (Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Discovery Toys, and more) are welcome along with homemade items. People cannot sell the following items: pies, prepared soups, and noodles.

If interested in a booth space, send your name, address, phone number, number of spaces you are requiring and the type of crafts you will be selling along with a check made payable to the Mt. Etna UM Women to Wilberta Horrell, 10629S., 500W., Warren, IN 46792.

Creative Arts Council Events

In the Balentine Gallery

• AROUND THE TOWN—Photography and other mediums by B.K. Campbell, through Aug. 30.
• BALLINGER FAMILY EXHIBIT—Sept. 1-Oct. 12, featuring the artistry of generations of kinfolk.
• 11th Annual Outdoor Showcase with the Chamber of Commerce, “Life’s a Beach!” On display through Aug. 30 on the patio of the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre. Created by businesses, nonprofits, clubs, youth and individuals.
  

School of Ballet

• Registration packets will be mailed out in mid-August for fall classes. Click on to www.wellscocreativearts.com for more information.

Events

• KEHOE PARK CONCERTS—Cook & Belle, Aug. 14. Free concerts thanks to donors and sponsors now sending in their funding support to cover the costs of the summer series. Refreshments available from TW Fable. Cook & Belle, Aug. 14; Summit City Chorus, Aug. 21; Hoosier Harmony, Aug. 28.
• LIFE’S A BEACH— umbrellas showcase on the patio through Aug. 30.
• CULINARY ARTISTS—Aug. 18, to Fort Wayne’s Olive Twist, $3 with registration needed. Jeanne Ploetz the leader.
  

Learning

• WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS—Now in session.
• DRAWING CAMP FOR KIDS—(ages 7 and up) offered by art teacher Hallie Koenig. A two day camp scheduled for Aug. 9 & 10, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., bring own lunch, $40 with single day options at $25, focusing on value, shading and proportion with attention to projects the students want to draw.
  

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Parks Department offers Zumba special
In August each Zumba class is only $3; if you bring someone, then it will be $2 each. If you bring two or more people, it is only $1 each. Zumba is held in the city gym every Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Fall Senior Exploration registration begins
The Fall Senior Exploration is a six-week program designed to bring adults together for learning, socializing and fun. This year the program has been moved to the Boys and Girls Club. A free continental breakfast is served every morning at 8:30 a.m.

Class topics this fall include crochet, financial fitness, calligraphy, genealogy, and more.

The charge for the entire term is $12. Call the park office at 824-6069 or e-mail parks@ci.bluffton.in.us to register.

Craft Club begins
Each session of the Craft Club will have a craft prepared to work on that will vary from free to $3. Feel free to bring your own and enjoy socializing with others like you.

These classes are held on the third Wednesday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m. on the second floor of City Hall.

Women's Self Defense Aug. 13
A Women's self-defense class will be held Aug. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the city gym. Women will meet to learn pressure point techniques that do not require much strength. Call to register by the Friday before at 824-6069. The event is free.

Saturday Night at The Village Aug. 13
Saturday Night at the Village will be held Aug. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Swiss Village in Berne. Bill Frauhiger will provide the entertainment. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-589-3173 or visit www.swissvillage.org.

Dog Days of Summer Aug. 13
The third annual Dog Days of Summer will be held Saturday, Aug 13 ,at Pickett’s Run Park (near the splash pad) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pet vendors will offer free nail trimming, drawings and more.

Pet vendors will include Oooh la la Pet Spa, Angela’s Rooming and Grooming, Canine Crossroads, the Animal Shelter, Perfect Pet, Pampered Pets, a demonstration of the Police K9, a pet photographer and more.

Pets must be kept on a leash at all times.

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Regional art at HU gallery Aug. 11

Huntington University’s Wilson Gallery will showcase a Regional Art Exhibit from Aug. 11-31. Sponsors will be the LaFontaine Arts Council.

Judges for the event this year are Christopher and Sayaka Ganz of Fort Wayne. Christopher is an associate professor of printmaking and drawing at IPFW. Sayaka, a native of Japan, also is a professor of art at IPFW.

The opening reception for the exhibit will be on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit will be viewable through Aug. 31. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Club Calendar

Tuesday, Aug. 9

• American Legion Ladies Auxiliary — New members and old members to meet in back room; 6 p.m.
• Homemaker's Club — Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
  

Wednesday, Aug. 10

• Poplar Grove Club — Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 11

• Bee Happy Quilter's — Set up day for the Wheels of Yesteryear Quilt Show at 4-H Park; 9:30 a.m. Meeting will also be held that day at the park.

Saturday, Aug. 13

• Korean War Veterans Assn., Indiana Chapter One — V.F.W., 2202 W. Main, Fort Wayne; 10 a.m. Lunch following. Allen County Veterans Affairs Officer George Jarboe will attend to answer questions or concerns. Bring a guest. 260-485-7627.
• River Terrace Estates — Jelly Bean Clown. Hot dogs will be served. Balloons will be made; 9:30 a.m. in healthcare.
  

Sunday, Aug. 14

• River Terrace Estates — Ryan Hirschy and gospel music; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

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Rummage and Flea Market at Blackford 4-H Aug. 6
The Blackford County 4-H Fairboard will sponsor a rummage/flea market sale Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Blackford County 4-H Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Anyone interested in setting up or needing more information can call 765-348-3213.

Jewelry Making Class Aug. 9
Becky Lehman will lead a class at the South Adams Senior Center Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 9:30 a.m. She will demonstrate jewelry making.

Those attending will have the opportunity to make one to three pieces of jewelry including necklaces at $25 each, weave or dangly bracelets at $18 each, single-strand bracelets at $12 each, ankle bracelets at $12 each, and earrings at $7 each. The class is limited to eight people and is open to the public. Call the Senior Center at 260-589-8877 to get your name on the sign-up sheet.

Friends of Animal Shelter meeting Aug. 9
The Friends of the Animal Shelter will meet Aug. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Bluffton City Hall conference room.

Agenda topics include spay/neuter clinic updates, shelter projects, and street fair plans.

The public is welcome to attend the meeting. For more information call 273-1742.

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The last Wet Wacky Wednesday is Aug 3
Pool hours are 6:30 to 8 p.m., and the cost is $1 per person over age 5. Call 824-6069.

School Alumni sought for Street Fair meeting Aug. 3
An organizational meeting will be held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library.

The meeting will provide information for the parade on Wednesday night of Street Fair.

Red Cross Blood Drive Aug. 3
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, Aug. 3 ,at Apostolic Christian Church on Dustman Road in Bluffton from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Donors of all types are needed. When you donate your name will be entered in a region-wide drawing to win $3,000 worth of free gas.

The Closet Fish and Chicken Fry Aug. 5
Tickets are now being sold for the 10th annual Fish and Chicken all-you-can-eat dinner to be held Friday, Aug. 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church on North Main Street, Bluffton. The event will benefit The Closet, a local program to help low income families with preschool children.

Tickets are $9 for adults in advance or $10 at the door; $6 for children age six to 12; those age five and younger are free.

The dinner will include fish and chicken prepared by Dan's Fish Fry of Huntington. There will be two side dishes, rolls, drink and homemade dessert. Tickets are available at the following businesses: Napa Auto Parts, Expert Transmission, Troxel Equipment or by calling 8284-0177.

The Closet provides support through donated clothing, diapers, wipes, blankets, bibs, baby food and other necessities on a once-a-month basis.

Trade Days in Willshire Aug. 5-7
The Willshire Sportsman's Club is getting things ready for their annual Trade Days to be held Aug. 5, 6, and 7 at the club grounds located about two miles east of Willshire, Ohio at 3383 St Rt 81.
Available for sale will be hunting supplies, crafts and all kinds of flea market items will be available. A gun smith will be available. The concession stand will be serving breakfast and sandwiches. Admission is free. For more information contact: Ron Schumm at 419-495-2730 or Ron Mihm at 419-495-2404 or email rdmihm@frontier.com

Dig and Seek Aug. 6
The Bluffton Parks and Recreation will sponsor Dig and Seek event at Roush Park Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Bring buckets and toy trucks to play in the dirt and search for hidden treasure. For more information call 824-6069.

Club Calendar

Tuesday, Aug. 2

• Cardinal Bird Club — Wells County Public Library; 6:30 p.m. The program will be on birds of Central America, featuring highlights from the trip of Earlene and Dorothy Moser.
• The Creative Quilters Quilt Guild — Country Creations Quilt Shop; 6:30 p.m. Located at 5342N-400W, Decatur. This month’s program features Carol Riley presenting a technique called ‘resist dyeing.’ In addition, there will be a show and tell segment, door prizes, sign up for the club shop hop, discussion of the Callithumpian quilt show, and a general business meeting. Anyone with an interest in quilting is invited to attend.
  

Monday, Aug. 8

• Widowed to Widowed — Corner Depot; 6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 13

• Korean War Veterans Assn., Indiana Chapter One — V.F.W., 2202 W. Main, Fort Wayne; 10 a.m. Lunch following. Allen County Veterans Affairs Officer George Jarboe will attend to answer questions or concerns. Bring a guest. 260-485-7627.

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Community Service in Montpelier starts July 30

Passion for Jesus is a new worship opportunity that will start at the Montpelier Civic Center on Saturday nights from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Saturday, July 30. It will run every Saturday night.

This is an interdenominational ministry to encourage people to join together as a community to praise, worship, and learn the Word of God.

The service is open to all ages, but children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The Montpelier Civic Center is located at 339 South Main Street in Montpelier.

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Doo Wop & Rock and Biff & The Cruisers at Kehoe July 31

The Kehoe Park Summer Concert Series will continue Sunday, July 31, at 7 p.m. with Doo Wop & Rock and Biff and The Cruisers.

The night will feature top ten hits from the 50’s to the 80’s, including songs of The Diamonds, Dion, Righteous Brothers, Bob Seger, The Coasters, Jerry Lee Lewis, Doobie Brothers, John Mellencamp, Elvis and other artists. Biff and the Cruisers have performed 15 years at such venues as cruises, conventions, festivals and the Foellinger Theatre.

The rain site is the Wells County Community Building at the 4-H Park.

Club Calendar

Monday, July 25

• Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild — Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. You will have the opportunity to pick up registration papers for your quilts and other items at that time. The sign-up sheets for the show will be available as more help is needed. Carol Malone, and Gail Kuhn will present the 2012 Challenge. Show and Tell. All are welcome to attend. Call 223-1403 or 589-2845.
• Stitches of Hope — First United Methodist Church, 325 W. Washington St., Bluffton; 6 p.m. Call 824-8743 or email k4storys@gmail.com.

Wednesday, July 27

• O.D.O. Club — TIME AND DATE CHANGE. Corner Depot; 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 28

• Loyal Neighbor's Club — Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, July 30

• River Terrace Estates — Chaplain Jerry and friends; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, July 31

• River Terrace Estates — Nathan Coblentz and the Agape Choir singing; 2:30 p.m. in Chapel.

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Free Friday movies in July at Kehoe Park
Free outdoor movies under the stars. Movie starts at dusk, 8:45 p.m. Bring your own blankets and bug spray. The movie for July 15 is Yogi Bear These movies were fully funded by a grant from Wells County Foundation.

Belly Dance Lessons start tonight
The belly dance lessons are a seven-week class where students will learn two Middle Eastern rhythms, proper belly dance posture, basic movements that go with the rhythms, veil work, stretching, isolations and some basic choreography. Cost is $35 for seven weeks from 7 to 8 p.m. at Brandy’s Dance Studio at 4146 E 300 N. 824-6069.

Summer Krooz-In for Camp Blast July 15
A Summer Krooz-In for Camp Blast 2011 fundraiser will be held Friday, July 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Walmart parking lot in Bluffton. Proceeds will help send kid to summer camp. There is a $10 entry fee. There will be dash plaques, awards, door prizes, food, DJ Fast Eddie, games and contests.

Chamber of Commerce annual chicken BBQ July 18
The Wells County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Chicken BBQ dinner during the Wells County 4-H Fair Monday, July 18, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Cost is $9 and includes 1/2 chicken, baked potato, applesauce, roll and beverage. Half chicken only is $6. Carry out available for chicken only at Dutch Mill Plaza parking lot from 3 to 6 p.m.

James Dean Ride July 17
A James Dean ride will be held Sunday, July 17. Sign in at 8 a.m. at the Warren Truckstop located at I-69 and Ind. 5. Ride starts at 9:30 a.m. The ride will go to Fairmount Historical Museum to see the Dean home and grave sites plus an old Indian motorcycle shop. For more information contact Ivan Ivins at P.O. Box 20, Bluffton, IN 46714. Rain date is July 24.

Tie Dye Day July 22
Tie Dye Day will be held at Washington Park Pavilion Friday July 22 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Bring your own items to dye. Cost is $2 per item. You must call to pre-register at 824-6069.

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Thursday, July 14:

• Bee Happy Quilter's Club — Wells County Public Library; 7 p.m. Susan Lambert will present the lesson. Show and Tell. Public welcome. Call 824-1463.

Saturday, July 16

• River Terrace Estates — Petroleum Ladies singing; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, July 17

• River Terrace Estates — Chester and Carol Longenberger; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

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Back Road Car Show July 23
St. Marks Evangelism is sponsoring the second annual Back Road Car Show at St. Marks Lutheran Church, Thiele Rd., three miles north of Ossian between Yoder and South County Line roads, Saturday, July 23, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Pre-registration fee by July 16 is $5. Registration is $10 the day of the show. Registration that day begins at 2 p.m. Cars, bikes, trucks, haulers and trailers are welcome. To register call Shaun at 260-450-6216 or Bill at 260-622-9116 Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Awards will be presented for best car, best truck, best classic, and best bike.

Other events include hog roast, concessions, live DJ, door prizes, and 50/50 drawing.

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Friends of the Shelter meeting Tuesday

Members of Friends of the Shelter will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday, July 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall conference room. Meeting topics will include spay neuter updates, shelter number updates and upcoming events. The public is welcome to attend the meeting. For more information call 273-1742.

Educator day at Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo July 19
Fort Wayne’s Children’s Zoo will host Educator Appreciation Day on Tuesday, July 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. The day will help teachers build scientific knowledge and discover the zoo’s educational resources. Admission is free for educators from grades pre-K through high school. Teachers can receive two professional growth plan points for participating in event workshops.

To register in advance contact the Zoo Education Department at 260-427-6808 or education@kidszoo.org

Club Calendar

Saturday, July 9

• River Terrace Estates — Ed Higgins playing piano; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

Sunday, July 10

• River Terrace Estates — Arlene Stoller playing piano; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

Monday, July 11

• Widowed to Widowed — Corner Depot; 6 p.m.

Tuesday, July 12

• Homemaker's Club — Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.
• American Legion Auxiliary — Bluffton Legion; 6 p.m. Installation of new officers.

Monday, July 25

• Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild — Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. You will have the opportunity to pick up registration papers for your quilts and other items at that time. The sign-up sheets for the show will be available as more help is needed. Carol Malone, and Gail Kuhn will present the 2012 Challenge. Show and Tell. All are welcome to attend. Call 223-1403 or 589-2845.

TOPS — NEW MEETING PLACE. Group will meet at Lilac Lane Clubhouse, 1550 Plaza Dr., #4, Bluffton; 6-7 p.m. (Behind Kroger). Weigh in 5-6 p.m. Call 824-1816.

Club Calendar

Tuesday, July 5:

• The Creative Quilters Quilt Guild — Country Creations quilt shop located at 5342N 400West, Decatur; 6:30 p.m.
• Cardinal Bird Club — No meeting tonight, but there will be a bird hike at River Terrace on July 12.
• Bluffton Lions Club — Corner Depot; 6:15 p.m. New members will be inducted.

What's Up

Car Show at Hardee's July 1
A Hot Wheels car, truck and bike show will be held Friday, July 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Hardee's Restaurant in Bluffton on Ind. 1.

There will be a DJ, games, contests, raffles and more.

Cardboard Boat Race July 23
Families build a boat using only cardboard and duct tape that two people can ride in and enter the 2011 Cardboard Boat Race held July 23.

Official rules are at the Park office and you must call 824-6069 to register by July 18th. Spectator admission is $2.

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Belly Dance Lessons begin July 7
Belly Dance lessons will begin Thursday, July 7, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the city gym. This is a seven-week class where students will learn two Middle Eastern rhythms, proper belly dance posture, basic movements that go with the rhythms, veil work, stretching, isolations and some basic choreography.

Cost is $35 for seven weeks; call 824-6069 for more details.

Craft Club begins July 13
Stop by the second floor of City Hall every third Wednesday of the month for crafts and social time. Past crafts have included crackle painting, decoupage trays, designer votives and more. For information, call 824-6069.

VBS at Montpelier July 11-15
A community vacation Bible school will be held in Montpelier July 11 through July 15 at the First Baptist Church at 113 E. Huntington Street in Montpelier (the church across from the Indian.) The VBS will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each evening. It is open to children ages four through sixth grade. For more information call 765-728-5804.

Boot Camp Week begins July 25
Students who have completed grades five and six may register by calling 824-6069 before July 3 for the annual Boot Camp planned for July 25 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. each day.

Enrollment limited to the first 32 students. Students will learn respect for the American flag, physical fitness, bike safety, water safety, self discipline and much more.

Cost is $10, and scholarships are available.

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Little Miss Swiss Days Pageant Deadline Extended to July 1:
The deadline for submitting entry forms to the Little Miss Swiss Days Pageant and $25 registration fee has been extended to July 1.

The pageant will be held Thursday, July 28, at 8 p.m. on the downtown stage. Girls between the ages of five and 10 are encouraged can participate.

Each participant should be ready to model on the stage and needs to be wearing a dress. Contestants will be judged on their poise, confidence and stage presence. Individuals aged five to seven will also be required to perform a talent from the most popular activities in Switzerland. Girls eight to 10 will need to complete a question and answer component.

Registration forms are located at the Berne Chamber of Commerce. For additional information contact Sarah Ellenberger at littlemissswissdays@hotmail.com or call 260-589-3158.

Free Friday Movies in July at Kehoe Park
Movie starts at dusk, 8:45 p.m. Bring your own blankets and bug spray.
Movie listings and dates are as follow:
July 1: Megamind
July 8:Despicable Me
July 15: Yogi Bear
July 22: Little Giants
July 29: Karate Kid

These movies were fully funded by a grant from Wells County Foundation

Wet Wacky Wednesday July 6
The pool will be open for evening family swim the first Wednesday during the summer months. Pool hours are 6:30 to 8 p.m., and the cost is $1 per person over age 5.

Freedom Festival at Abundant Life July 4
Abundant Life Christian Center will host its sixth-annual Freedom Festival Monday, July 4, from 5 to 10:30 p.m. at the church, located on the south side of Bluffton across from the 4-H Park.

This event is open to everyone. It includes free games including Disney Princess moonwalk, Wall-E moonwalk, Batter Up Baseball, the Wrecking Ball, the Undersea Maze. Face painting, clown shows and balloon animals for the kids will also be hosted along with concessions. Parking is free.

Bring chairs and listen to live music while waiting for the city fireworks to light up the night sky.
For more information visit www.alcconline.com. or call 260-824-2000.

Parks Department offers Zumba Special July 7
Stop by the city gym July 7 at 5:30 p.m. to purchase a $10 punch card for five classes.

No limit to the number of cards purchased, but they do expire two months from the purchase date. For more information call 824-6069.

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Blue ribbon pie contest June 30
Ossian Health Care is sponsoring a blue ribbon pie contest during the Ossian Freedom Fest Thursday, June 30. The winning entry will receive a blue ribbon and a $50 cash award. Drop off pies between 5 p.m. and 5:30. Judging will begin at 6 p.m. Call Ossian Health Care at 622-7821 for more information.

Club Calendar

Monday, June 27

• Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guilt — Social Corner at Swiss Village in Berne; 7 p.m. Debbie Smith of Frankfort will present a program titled “Magical Quilt Blocks.” Visitors are welcome. Show and tell if time permits. Don’t forget your donations for the silent auction baskets and magazine sales table. To learn about what items to bring, call 368-9889.

Saturday, July 2

• River Terrace Estates — Chet Baumgartner singing; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, July 3

• River Terrace Estates — Banjo Stan playing banjo; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

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Beeks Family Reunion July 30:
The Beeks Family Reunion will be held July 30 at 11 a.m. at Ouabache State Park.

People with the Beeks names in their family lines can attend the event. The family is trying to find missing links in the seven different Beeks lines in America.

Contact Dawn Beeks at dawnbeeks@msn.com or 520-249-5595 to learn more.

Ohio’s Country Concert ’11 festival July 7-9:
The three-day Country Concert ’11 music festival will be held at Fort Loramie, Ohio, July 7-9.

Entertainment on the main stage on Thursday, July 7, will include Lady Antebellum, Luke Bryan and Brantley Gilbert. On Friday, July 8, the lineup will include Carrie Underwood, Montgomery Gentry, Josh Thompson and JaneDear Girls. On Saturday, July 9, the groups will include Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker, Justin Moore, Steel Magnolia, Colt Ford and The McClymonts.

On the Country Club Saloon Stage, the entertainers will be Craig Campbell on Thursday, Kip Moore on Friday, and Tyler Farr and Bush Hawg on Saturday.

A variety of ticket prices and options are available. For more information, call 937-295-3000 or go to www.countryconcert.com.

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Montpelier Historical Membership Drive:
A membership drive for the Montpelier Historical Society has begun. Cost is $10 per person or $100 for a life membership.

Those interested do not have to live in or be from Montpelier. They just need to be interested in the city and its history.

Make checks out to Montpelier Historical Society and mail them to Box 8, Montpelier, IN 46759.

The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Building at 109 W. Huntington Street in Montpelier.

Dane Bailey to perform June 23 in Berne
Dane Bailey, the Singing Auctioneer, will perform Thursday, June 23, at 7 p.m. at the South Adams Senior Center at 825 Hendricks Street in Berne. The event is free.

Public Genealogy Workshop offered at WCPL June 25
The Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor a Public Genealogy Workshop Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library in Bluffton.

Do you have a Revolutionary War ancestor?
Specific information and assistance will be provided to assist you in proving your ancestry as required to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

For more information, please contact JoAn Nichols at joanichols@Juno.com. Reservations are not required.

Zanesville Lions annual 5K run slated June 25
Zanesville Lions Club's annual 5K run will be held Saturday, June 25, at the Zanesville United Methodist Church.

Schedule includes a one-mile fun run for kids 12 and under at 8 a.m., 5K run/walk at 8:15, and awards at 9 a.m.

Send pre-race registration by June 24 to Zanesville Lions Club, PO Box 361, 3088 W. Vanhorn, Zanesville, IN 46799.

Race day registration will be held from 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.

For more information call Ken Edwards at 638-4327 or Richard Berry at 758-8323 for registration fees.

Five Points School breakfast June 25
There will be a pancake and sausage breakfast held Saturday, June 25, from 7 to 11 a.m. at Five Points School located at 1100S. and Jeff Road.

A freewill offering will be accepted during the event.

The Marlins in concert June 28 at Gas City
The Gas City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Gas City Park and Recreation will sponsor Concerts in the Park this summer on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Eugene Linn Band Shell in the Gas City Park.

Performing June 28 will be The Marlins and their variety show.

Concerts are free. Bring lawn chairs, a blanket and even a picnic.

For more information call 765-674-7545 or log onto www.gascity.com. Rain location will be Gas City East School Gym at 400 E. South “A” in Gas City.

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Fiddler's Gathering June 24-26:
The 39th annual Indiana Fiddlers Gathering will be held June 24 through June 26 at the Tippecanoe Battlefield Park in Battle Ground. This is a three-day acoustic music festival featuring old-time, bluegrass, Irish and folk musicians on one stage.

Call 765-742-1419 or log onto www.indianafiddlersgathering.org.

Vacation Bible School June 26-30:
A Vacation Bible School will be held June 26 through June 30 at 6:30 p.m. each evening at First Presbyterian Church at 123 S. Jefferson Street in Ossian. Call 260-622-7178 for more information.

Celina garage sale June 23-28:
A six-day garage sale, sponsored by the Mercer County Council on Aging, will be held June 23-28 at the Senior Citizen Center in Celina. Weekday sale hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center is located at 217 Riley Street. Call 419-586-1644 for more information.

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Children's Garage Sale June 18
Call 824-6069 to register your child in the annual garage sale held at the Washington Main commons during the touch a truck event from 9 a.m. to noon.

Sale items can be toys, books, puzzles, movies, sports equipment etc. No clothing or lemonade stands allowed. Cost is $2.

Gershwin under the Stars and Jazz June 19
Gershwin Under the Stars and Jazz will be held Sunday, June 19, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Council at 211 W. Water Street in Bluffton.

The event is free. The ensemble will include Kevin Piekarski on bass, Jim Steele on keyboard, Doug Laughlin on drums and Rick Brown on saxophone.

Available for purchase will be soft drinks, wine, beer, cheese and fruit plates, root beer floats, animal crackers and fruit.

For more information call 824-5222 or email CAC@adamswells.com.

Tab Beechler to sing June 19
Tab Beecher will join the Six Mile Church congregation for Father's Day for a special performance Sunday at 10 a.m. at the church.

He is a pianist, vocalist and lyricist who incorporates a blend of contemporary praise/worship, country gospel and traditional hymns.

For more information call 260-334-5059 or email tabwho@hotmail.com.

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Flea Market at Trinity Life June 18
Women's Ministries of Trinity Life Chapel will sponsor their annual flea market Saturday, June 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The church is located on U.S. 27 between Berne and Geneva. Vendors are welcome. Spots are available for a $10 fee. For more information call 260-346-2831 or 260-450-4647.

Taco Heaven opens June 18
Taco Heaven will serve its taco salads and taco potatos on Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. behind King's Highway Tabernacle at 1210 W. Central Street in Bluffton.

Children's Father's Day Project June 18
The Master Gardeners will sponsor a children's Father's Day project Saturday, June 18, from 10:00 a.m. until noon. The group will help the children make a "Grass Hair Man" project. The event is free. Please contact the Wells County Public Library at 824-1612 for more information or to register.

Rick Shane to sing June 19
Rick Shane will perform a solo concert Sunday, June 19, at 10:30 a.m. at Mulberry Street Wesleyan Church at 917 S. Mulberry Street in Bluffton. For more information call 824-1564.

Shade N Shannon in concert June 21
The Gas City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Gas City Park and Recreation will sponsor Concerts in the Park this summer on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Eugene Linn Band Shell in the Gas City Park.

Performing June 21 will be Shade N Shannon with Kenny Taylor. They will play a variety of music, including country.

Concerts are free. Bring lawn chairs, a blanket and even a picnic. For more information call 765-674-7545 or log onto www.gascity.com. Rain location will be Gas City East School Gym at 400 E. South “A” in Gas City.

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The Posse in concert June 14 at Gas City

The Gas City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Gas City Park and Recreation will sponsor Concerts in the Park this summer on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Eugene Linn Band Shell in the Gas City Park.

Performing June 14 will be The Posse. They will play a variety of music. Concerts are free. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket. Food is also allowed.

For more information call 765-674-7545 or go to www.gascity.com. Rain location will be Gas City East School Gym at 400 E. South “A” in Gas City.

Xander Powers Bake Sale benefit June 16-18

A bake sale fundraiser will be held for Xander Powers Thursday, June 16, and Friday, June 17, from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at 918 S. Mulberry Street by Jefferson Park in Bluffton.

Xander is two months old and has been diagnosed with SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy). His parents are Zach and Meghan Powers of Ossian. Proceeds will go toward medical expenses.

Inaugural Renaissance Faire June 17-19

The Enchanted Lakes Renaissance Faire and Marketplace, the first large-scale Renaissance Faire in northeast Indiana, will be held at Buck Lake Ranch Friday, June 17, through Sunday, June 19.
For more information, visit www.enchantedlakesfaire.com.

SA Senior Center Bear Creek Farms June 17

South Adams Senior Center will hold a trip to Bearcreek Farms Friday, June 17. Meet at Bearcreek at 11:30 a.m. and be served the smorgasbord at noon.

At 2 p.m. those attending will see the show "Red, Hot, and Blue."

Cost of the event is $22 per person, which includes the full smorgasbord and the show. This does not include a tip for the meal.

Call the Senior Center at 260-589-8877 to sign up.

Bake Sale at Six Mile Church June 17
Six Mile Church will sponsor a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at the MarkleBank South Branch in Bluffton. Proceeds to benefit Relay For Life.

Fulton County Historical Power Show June 17-19
The Fulton County Historical Power Show will be held June 17-19 on Fulton County Historical Society grounds in Rochester, which is four miles north of Rochester on U.S. 31 and County Road 375 N. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. For more information call 574-223-4436, e-mail fchs@rtcol.com or go to www.fultoncountyhistory.org, for more information. The museum is open year round Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed holidays.

Flea Market at Trinity Life June 18
Women's Ministries of Trinity Life Chapel will sponsor its annual flea market Saturday, June 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The church is located on Hwy. 27 between Berne and Geneva.

Vendors are welcome. Spots are a $10 donation.

For more information call 260-316-2831 or 260-450-4647.

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Bluffton Parks Dept Touch a Truck Event June 18th
From 9 a.m. to noon, let your child experience what big trucks are really like. Vehicles will be on display at Washington Main Commons. Trucks may include a dump truck, concrete mixer, ambulance, fire truck, police car and more. This event is free and open to the public. No pre-registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. In case of unfavorable weather, this event will be canceled.

Children's Garage Sale at Touch a Truck event June 18th
Teach your children the value of a dollar and get them to clean their rooms. Call 824-6069 to register your child in our annual garage sale held at the Washington Main commons during the touch a truck event from 9am-noon. Sale items can be toys, books, puzzles, movies, sports equipment etc. No clothing or lemonade stands allowed. Cost is $2

Club Calendar

Monday, June 13

• Widowed to Widowed — Corner Depot; 6 p.m.
• Wells County Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group — Wells County Council on Aging at 225 W. Water St.; 4-5:30 p.m. All men and other interested persons are welcome to attend.

Tuesday, June 14

• Homemaker's Club — Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, June 15

• O.D.O. Club — Home of Delores Borton; 7 p.m.
• Kitco Retirees — Corner Depot; 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, June 18

• River Terrace Estates — Hannah Rauch playing harp; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, June 19

• River Terrace Estates — Tim Mann; 2:30 p.m. in ALD

CAC Summer Arts Academy coming

Kids age 8 to 18 who enjoy art have the chance to spend the week of June 13-17 learning the lives and practices of four American artists at the Summer Arts Academy, sponsored by the Creative Arts Council of Wells County.

All of the informative sessions will be held at the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre on 211 Water St., Bluffton.

Camp Director Hallie Koenig has planned informative sessions about artists Chuck Close, Annie Liebovitz, Louise Nevelson and Andrew Wyeth.

Students will arrive at 10:30 a.m. and depart at 2:30 p.m. with their own packed lunches for a day working on projects with the famous artists’ styles—found object assemblages, realistic portraits, watercolor landscapes and digital photography.

An arrangement for camera sharing may be made for those who do not own a digital camera. A list of common, affordable supplies will be provided to those who enroll and many supplies will be provided. Fee for the week long camp is $100 per student with a sibling discount available. Students will display their works on Friday, June 17 for a gallery talk for their families and guests at the close of the camp.

Camp Director Koenig studied studio art at Vincennes University before completing her BA in Art History at IU. She attended graduate school at Northern Illinois University. She has taught at Killeen, TX and Arlington, VA before taking her current job as Norwell Middle School’s art teacher. She has served on the board of the Coupeville, WA arts group and as Arts Commissioner for the City of Oak Harbor, WA. She currently is a board member of the Creative Arts Council of Wells County.

Download information and enroll in the Summer Arts Academy online at www.wellscocreativearts.com or a request a registration form by calling 824-5222.

What's Up

Strawberry Fling cancelled
St. Mark’s UMC Strawberry Fling has been canceled due to the uncertainty of strawberries with poor growing season this year. The church looks forward to hosting the event in 2012.

June is National Adopt a Shelter cat
June is the National Adopt a Shelter cat month. The Bluffton-Wells County Animal Shelter is having a half off of cat adoptions again this year.

There are also several cats and kittens that are already spayed and neutered available for the adoption price of $10. For more information call 260-824-6063.

Adams County Holiness Camp this week
The Adams County Holiness Camp will start today and run through Sunday, June 12 ,at 7 p.m. each night and at 6 p.m. Sunday at the campground located at the south end of Keller Street in Monroe.

Travis Johnson from Frankfort will be the featured evangelist. Song evangelists will be the Travis Hatfield family from Greenville, Ohio. There will be a missions service by Evangelistic Faith Missions Sunday, June 8 at 5 p.m. For more information call John Myers at 260-525-1997.

This one’s for the girls: Upcoming outdoor event for women June 11
The Three Rivers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host a Women in the Outdoors event on June 11 at Izaak Walton League in Huntertown from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required.

This program is about encouraging women to try new outdoor activities in a safe environment that makes them feel at ease. For more information contact Charita Niedermeyer at 260-484-6041, thehuntress98@hotmail.com or (800) THE-NWTF, www.womenintheoutdoors.org, www.nwtf.org.

Creative Arts Council Events

IN THE BALENTINE GALLERY:

• SPECIAL EXHIBIT — May 19-31, “Echoes of the Civil War” on loan from the Fort Wayne Museum of Art with black and white imagery compiled by photographer Robert Morris. Wells County memorabilia on display courtesy of Lynn Elliott.
• ABOUT FACE — Portraits for exhibit June 1-15. Meet the artists on Sunday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m.

EVENTS:

• JAZZ ON THE PATIO — Sunday, June 19, 7 to 9 p.m., free. Featuring Kevin Piekarski, bass; Jim Steele, keyboard; Doug Laughlin, drums and Rick Brown, sax. Food and beverages for sale on site.
• POPS CONCERT AT OUABACHE — Thursday, June 30, 7:30 p.m., with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. Free concert, gate fee charged, take own lawn seating.
• KEHOE PARK CONCERTS — Concert season opens on Sunday, July 10, with Spike and the Bulldogs. Free concerts thanks to donors and sponsors now sending in their funding support to cover the costs of the summer series.

Club Calendar

Saturday, June 4:

• River Terrace Estates — Brandy's Studio of Dance will perform; 10 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, June 5:

• River Terrace Estates — Bluegrass Gospel quartet plus guitar, banjo and violin playing and singing; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

Monday, June 6:

• Bluffton Lions Club — Corner Depot; 6:15 p.m.

Tuesday, June 7:

• Creative Quilters Quilt Guild — Country Creations Quilt Shop at 5342N. 400W., Decatur; 6:30 p.m. The program will be a demonstration of the “Twister” ruler presented by Carol Malone. General business meeting, show and tell, door prizes and a discussion of the Callithumpian Quilt Show. Anyone with an interest in quilting may attend.