Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance Jan. 13, 20
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance will be highlighted Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Dance, sacred movement, is one of the most ancient and powerful spiritual rituals present in virtually all religious traditions.
In two illustrated presentations, Dr. L. Michael Spath, Religious Studies professor at IPFW, returns to CAC to share images of the sacred dance and their spiritual meaning from various religious traditions. Dr. Spath will discuss Bull-dancing, Lord Krishna and the dance of sacred seduction, the aesthetic poetry of Rumi that underlies the Sufi dance (“whirling dervishes.”)
Two Tuesdays, Jan. 13 and 20 at 7 p.m.; Tickets for both sessions of the two-part program are free with advance registration or $5 same day at the door.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Zanesville CCG
Fellowship Supper Jan. 14
Zanesville Community Church of God will serve a Fellowship Supper of soup and salad bar Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. Cost is a donation which is the best deal in town. Call Pastor Steve Whetstone, 452-8601, or Lois Swihart, 622-4276, with any questions.
Teen Germanfest Jan. 15
Teens ages 12-18 can join in Germanfest on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library.
Free German food and activities. Germanfest is free but you must pre-register by Jan. 9, 2009.
Sign up online at www.wellscolibrary.org or call the library at 260-824-1612.
Thursday Night Bingo Jan. 15, 22, 29
Thursday Night Bingo will be held Thursday, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road.
Doors open at: 4:30 p.m. Warm-ups start at: 6 p.m. Regular Bingo starts at: 7 p.m. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Mom's Morning Out Jan. 15
At Moms’ Morning Out on Jan. 15, mothers will receive a variety of ideas for simple indoor activities to entertain preschool children.
Jody Heaston, nature speaker and Purdue graduate in Wildlife Science, will show how to reuse items around the house to provide fun games and imagination outlets. “It is amazing what can be done with cereal boxes, milk caps, balloons, blankets and such,” Jody says. She will bring props and pictures so moms can use these ideas at home.
All mothers of infants and young children are invited to attend this week or any weekly meeting of Moms’ Morning Out. They are from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Bluffton Regional’s North Building, 1935 North Main Street in Bluffton, behind Walgreen’s.
Moms’ Morning Out is sponsored by Operation Wellness and the YMCA, so there is no charge and no registration. Toddlers and preschoolers through age five are also invited to enjoy organized play.
For more information, or to volunteer to help occasionally with childcare during meetings, contact Lynne Apple at 260-565-4543.
Fish and Tenderloin Supper Jan. 16
A Fish and Tenderloin Supper will be held Friday, Jan. 16 at Souther West Conservation Club located 5703 Bluffton Road from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Crochet Lessons begin Jan. 16
Bluffton Parks Department will be offer crochet lessons for beginners and advance beginners in the City Hall on Friday nights.
Cost is $10 for three lessons on Jan 16, 23, 30 or Feb 13, 20, 27. Class time is 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. and you will need to bring your own size H crochet hook. Yarn and instructions will be provided by instructor Kathy Gehrett. Call 824-6069 to register, classes fill up fast.
Sign up now for Beginners Knitting Classes
The Bluffton Parks Department is taking registration for a knitting class scheduled for Wednesdays Feb. 4, 11, and 18. Classes will be held in the upstairs of the city hall from 3 to 4 p.m. Total cost is $10 due the first day, and students need to bring their own straight size 10 knitting needles. Call 824-6069.
Eagle Watch at Salamonie Jan. 17
The Salamonie Bird Club and guests will hold an eagle watching field trip Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon or later.
Those attending should meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center in the Lost Bridge West Recreation Area. People will car pool and travel along the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers near Peru to look for eagles.
Fill up your tank for a trip of more than 30 miles. Bring snacks, sack lunches and drinks to join the e group. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. The trip will last until noon. If you need to leave early, please drive separately or with a group who plans to do the same.
For more information call 260-468-2127.
Hometown Opry Fundraiser Jan. 17
Hometown Opry Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at Steve's Landscape/Outdoor Concepts new location at 2275 N. Main Street, Bluffton. Proceeds will benefit Tammy Sark and Hank Esmond families.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Music will start at 7 p.m. There will be live local talent including: Gloryland Express, Arlene Stoller, Ked Moser, Unity, Psalm 100, Denny Meyer and Girls, Frauhiger Girls and more.
The event will be emceed by Mayor Ted Ellis. There will be raffle prizes and concessions available.
For more information or to contribute to the event call Steve and Gayla Gerber at 824-9561, Brad and Michelle Baumgartner at 824-3446 or Kirk and Laurie Baumgartner at 824-2042.
Story Session signup begins Jan. 19
Registration for Story Sessions at the Wells County Public Library begins on Monday, Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. Classes fill up fast. The 12-week sessions begin the first week of February. Sessions include:
• Wee Read: up to 24 months with caregiver
• Toddler Time: ages two and three with caregiver
• Story Hour: ages four to six.
There are three ways to sign up. Register in person at the library, by telephone at 260-824-1612, or online.
To register online follow these simple instructions: Log onto www.wellscolibrary.org. Click “Calendar of Events.” Go to the week of Feb. 1, 2009. Click on the program you wish your child to attend. Fill out the registration form. Click “Complete registration.” Save your confirmation notice. If confirmation is not received, call the library for more information.
Get Ready…Get Set…
Quit Smoking!
Jan. 21-Feb. 11
Get Ready…Get Set…Quit Smoking! will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, 2008 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center North Building (behind Walgreens), 1935 N. Main, Bluffton.
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but don’t know how. Sign up for a weekly class lasting four weeks to help you get ready to quit smoking in 2009.
Register by calling Molly Hoag at 824-5019 ext. 7952. There is a $20 registration fee due the first class.
Inside Tuscan Hills Jan. 22
Inside Tuscan Hills will be held Jan. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $6 per person.
Narrated by John Wilson and produced by Dakkan Abbe, view an insider's look at the elegant rural culture of Tuscany with exclusive access to the workshops, kitchens and homes of the Tuscan people.
This film reveals how the Tuscans themselves live and you’ll hear compelling stories of master craftsmen and country cooks, ancient farmhouses and rustic cheese makers, while soaking up the singularly beautiful landscape.
Discover a place where every meal honors the local beauty and pays tribute to culinary traditions; where artisans practice in the style of the masters who came before them; where residents are surrounded by the beauty and history of a mythical landscape. Sponsor: MarkleBank
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Jam Session Jan. 23
Jam Session 2009 will be held Jan. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Come share your musical talent for a fun-filled night with fellow vocalists and instrumentalists. Snacks provided--public welcome to watch! The event is free.
Performers request Stephanie Young at CAC to participate, or see www.wellscocreativearts.com for details. Join her, Sam Steffen, Jeff Higginbottom and some of their students along with newcomers for the fun of a casual impromptu jam. If you enjoy this opportunity, it may become a regular thing! Free.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Hoagland Pancake & Sausage Brunch Jan. 25
Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Brunch Sunday, Jan. 25, 2008.
Served will be sausage, all you can eat pancakes and drinks at the Hoagland Park Pavilion located at 11320 Hoagland Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $2.50 for children ages six through 12 and free for those under age five.
All proceeds will go to support Hoagland Park as well as donating to the Hoagland EMS and Fire Department. Funds will be matched by Thrivent. For more information call 260-417-7911.
Trap and Skeet Shoot Jan. 25
Trap and Skeet Shoot will be held Jan. 11, 25 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road from 12:30 p.m. to closing. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Oodles of Noodles Family Night Fun Jan. 25
The Bluffton Parks Department wants you to bring the whole family to the City Gym Sunday, Jan. 25th, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for interesting games using pool noodles.
Afterwards enjoy a spaghetti dinner. Cost is $1 per person, $5 max per family due the day of the event. Minimum number of participants must be met by Jan.19th, so please pre-register soon by calling 824-6069.
Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme Sign ups Jan. 26
Sign ups for Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will be held Jan. 26 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $64.
Under Cynthia Lemmen’s instruction, Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will begin its second session soon!
Parents/Caregivers, bring your toddlers/preschoolers and watch them enjoy singing, musical games, as well as the use of instruments, puppets, and stories with their peers. Developmental music for young children has shown great “payoffs” in further education and lifestyle. Children 18 months and younger may attend for FREE with their older siblings). Call for registration.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Stuff and Fluff Program deadline is Jan. 26
The Bluffton Parks Department invites girls with either mom, grandma or any other significant female adult will enjoy the opportunity to make their own stuffed animal.
You will choose an unstuffed collectible cuddly friend, hand stuff it, wish upon a special star and insert your wish into your animal and zip it closed. Name your animal on the birth certificate as we celebrate by decorating cup cakes and making crafts.
This event is held Feb. 9, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs of City Hall.
Be sure to wear play clothes since we will also be doing valentine crafts. Cost to participate is $20 per girl. Call 824-6069 to register now through Jan 26th. List of animals include bear, dog, elephant, unicorn, lamb, cat, frog, lion, tiger, cow, pig, koala or moose.
Garage sale Jan. 29-Feb. 3 at Celina
A garage sale will be held Jan. 29 through Feb. 3 at the Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley Street, Celina to benefit the Mercer County Council on Aging.
Hours on Thursday (first day of the sale) will be until 7:30 p.m. Hours during the week will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours on Saturday and Sunday will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information call 419-586-1644.
Spike and the Bulldogs to perform at Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction and Dinner Jan. 31
The Boys and Girls Club will kick off their 2009 Operational Campaign with a dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Timber Ridge Golf Course.
Social hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and Spike and the Bulldogs will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
For more information call 824-5070.
Mystery Dinner Theatre Jan. 31
A Mystery Dinner Theatre fundraiser will be held Saturday, Jan. 31 at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Parish Hall.
Tickets are $25 each and include appetizers, dinner and theatre performance with socializing after the show. A cash bar will be available.
Hors d'oeuvres will begin at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m.
For more information or to order tickets call 260-639-3169.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Angel Food Cake order dates
Angel Food order dates listed
Angel Food order date yet available for this month at Sonlight Wesleyan Church are at the following times:
Jan. 9 from 1:30 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 11 before and after services at Sonlight Wesleyan Church, just south of Bluffton on State Road 1.
Cash, money orders and food stamps will be accepted.
Ossian Conservation Club annual meeting Jan. 9
Ossian Conservation Club’s annual meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Moser Lake Clubhouse at the Conservation Grounds, 2-1/2 miles west of Ossian off Norwell Road. Agenda is annual election of directors and officers.
Any organization requesting to use the clubhouse and grounds, please submit request as soon as possible. Contact the Ossian Conservation Club at 622-4712.
Make a bird feeder at Science Central
Visit Science Central to make an environmentally friendly bird feeder any Saturday during the month of January.
The bird feeders will be made out of natural and recycled materials to help our feathered friends. The program is free with admission.
Science Central's Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and seniors and children ages three through 12. Children under age two are free.
For more information call 260-424-2400 or log onto to: www.sciencecentral.org.
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance Jan. 13, 20
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance will be highlighted Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Dance, sacred movement, is one of the most ancient and powerful spiritual rituals present in virtually all religious traditions.
In two illustrated presentations, Dr. L. Michael Spath, Religious Studies professor at IPFW, returns to CAC to share images of the sacred dance and their spiritual meaning from various religious traditions. Dr. Spath will discuss Bull-dancing, Lord Krishna and the dance of sacred seduction, the aesthetic poetry of Rumi that underlies the Sufi dance (“whirling dervishes.”)
Two Tuesdays, Jan. 13 and 20 at 7 p.m.; Tickets for both sessions of the two-part program are free with advance registration or $5 same day at the door.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Zanesville CCG
Fellowship Supper Jan. 14
Zanesville Community Church of God will serve a Fellowship Supper of soup and salad bar Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. Cost is a donation which is the best deal in town. Call Pastor Steve Whetstone, 452-8601, or Lois Swihart, 622-4276, with any questions.
Teen Germanfest Jan. 15
Teens ages 12-18 can join in Germanfest on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library.
Free German food and activities. Germanfest is free but you must pre-register by Jan. 9, 2009.
Sign up online at www.wellscolibrary.org or call the library at 260-824-1612.
Thursday Night Bingo Jan. 15, 22, 29
Thursday Night Bingo will be held Thursday, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road.
Doors open at: 4:30 p.m. Warm-ups start at: 6 p.m. Regular Bingo starts at: 7 p.m. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Mom's Morning Out Jan. 15
At Moms’ Morning Out on Jan. 15, mothers will receive a variety of ideas for simple indoor activities to entertain preschool children.
Jody Heaston, nature speaker and Purdue graduate in Wildlife Science, will show how to reuse items around the house to provide fun games and imagination outlets. “It is amazing what can be done with cereal boxes, milk caps, balloons, blankets and such,” Jody says. She will bring props and pictures so moms can use these ideas at home.
All mothers of infants and young children are invited to attend this week or any weekly meeting of Moms’ Morning Out. They are from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Bluffton Regional’s North Building, 1935 North Main Street in Bluffton, behind Walgreen’s.
Moms’ Morning Out is sponsored by Operation Wellness and the YMCA, so there is no charge and no registration. Toddlers and preschoolers through age five are also invited to enjoy organized play.
For more information, or to volunteer to help occasionally with childcare during meetings, contact Lynne Apple at 260-565-4543.
Fish and Tenderloin Supper Jan. 16
A Fish and Tenderloin Supper will be held Friday, Jan. 16 at Souther West Conservation Club located 5703 Bluffton Road from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Crochet Lessons begin Jan. 16
Bluffton Parks Department will be offer crochet lessons for beginners and advance beginners in the City Hall on Friday nights.
Cost is $10 for three lessons on Jan 16, 23, 30 or Feb 13, 20, 27. Class time is 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. and you will need to bring your own size H crochet hook. Yarn and instructions will be provided by instructor Kathy Gehrett. Call 824-6069 to register, classes fill up fast.
Sign up now for Beginners Knitting Classes
The Bluffton Parks Department is taking registration for a knitting class scheduled for Wednesdays Feb. 4, 11, and 18. Classes will be held in the upstairs of the city hall from 3 to 4 p.m. Total cost is $10 due the first day, and students need to bring their own straight size 10 knitting needles. Call 824-6069.
Eagle Watch at Salamonie Jan. 17
The Salamonie Bird Club and guests will hold an eagle watching field trip Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon or later.
Those attending should meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center in the Lost Bridge West Recreation Area. People will car pool and travel along the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers near Peru to look for eagles.
Fill up your tank for a trip of more than 30 miles. Bring snacks, sack lunches and drinks to join the e group. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. The trip will last until noon. If you need to leave early, please drive separately or with a group who plans to do the same.
For more information call 260-468-2127.
Hometown Opry Fundraiser Jan. 17
Hometown Opry Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at Steve's Landscape/Outdoor Concepts new location at 2275 N. Main Street, Bluffton. Proceeds will benefit Tammy Sark and Hank Esmond families.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Music will start at 7 p.m. There will be live local talent including: Gloryland Express, Arlene Stoller, Ked Moser, Unity, Psalm 100, Denny Meyer and Girls, Frauhiger Girls and more.
The event will be emceed by Mayor Ted Ellis. There will be raffle prizes and concessions available.
For more information or to contribute to the event call Steve and Gayla Gerber at 824-9561, Brad and Michelle Baumgartner at 824-3446 or Kirk and Laurie Baumgartner at 824-2042.
Story Session signup begins Jan. 19
Registration for Story Sessions at the Wells County Public Library begins on Monday, Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. Classes fill up fast. The 12-week sessions begin the first week of February. Sessions include:
• Wee Read: up to 24 months with caregiver
• Toddler Time: ages two and three with caregiver
• Story Hour: ages four to six.
There are three ways to sign up. Register in person at the library, by telephone at 260-824-1612, or online.
To register online follow these simple instructions: Log onto www.wellscolibrary.org. Click “Calendar of Events.” Go to the week of Feb. 1, 2009. Click on the program you wish your child to attend. Fill out the registration form. Click “Complete registration.” Save your confirmation notice. If confirmation is not received, call the library for more information.
Get Ready…Get Set…
Quit Smoking!
Jan. 21-Feb. 11
Get Ready…Get Set…Quit Smoking! will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, 2008 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center North Building (behind Walgreens), 1935 N. Main, Bluffton.
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but don’t know how. Sign up for a weekly class lasting four weeks to help you get ready to quit smoking in 2009.
Register by calling Molly Hoag at 824-5019 ext. 7952. There is a $20 registration fee due the first class.
Inside Tuscan Hills Jan. 22
Inside Tuscan Hills will be held Jan. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $6 per person.
Narrated by John Wilson and produced by Dakkan Abbe, view an insider's look at the elegant rural culture of Tuscany with exclusive access to the workshops, kitchens and homes of the Tuscan people.
This film reveals how the Tuscans themselves live and you’ll hear compelling stories of master craftsmen and country cooks, ancient farmhouses and rustic cheese makers, while soaking up the singularly beautiful landscape.
Discover a place where every meal honors the local beauty and pays tribute to culinary traditions; where artisans practice in the style of the masters who came before them; where residents are surrounded by the beauty and history of a mythical landscape. Sponsor: MarkleBank
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Jam Session Jan. 23
Jam Session 2009 will be held Jan. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Come share your musical talent for a fun-filled night with fellow vocalists and instrumentalists. Snacks provided--public welcome to watch! The event is free.
Performers request Stephanie Young at CAC to participate, or see www.wellscocreativearts.com for details. Join her, Sam Steffen, Jeff Higginbottom and some of their students along with newcomers for the fun of a casual impromptu jam. If you enjoy this opportunity, it may become a regular thing! Free.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Hoagland Pancake & Sausage Brunch Jan. 25
Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Brunch Sunday, Jan. 25, 2008.
Served will be sausage, all you can eat pancakes and drinks at the Hoagland Park Pavilion located at 11320 Hoagland Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $2.50 for children ages six through 12 and free for those under age five.
All proceeds will go to support Hoagland Park as well as donating to the Hoagland EMS and Fire Department. Funds will be matched by Thrivent. For more information call 260-417-7911.
Trap and Skeet Shoot Jan. 25
Trap and Skeet Shoot will be held Jan. 11, 25 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road from 12:30 p.m. to closing. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Oodles of Noodles Family Night Fun Jan. 25
The Bluffton Parks Department wants you to bring the whole family to the City Gym Sunday, Jan. 25th, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for interesting games using pool noodles.
Afterwards enjoy a spaghetti dinner. Cost is $1 per person, $5 max per family due the day of the event. Minimum number of participants must be met by Jan.19th, so please pre-register soon by calling 824-6069.
Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme Sign ups Jan. 26
Sign ups for Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will be held Jan. 26 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $64.
Under Cynthia Lemmen’s instruction, Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will begin its second session soon!
Parents/Caregivers, bring your toddlers/preschoolers and watch them enjoy singing, musical games, as well as the use of instruments, puppets, and stories with their peers. Developmental music for young children has shown great “payoffs” in further education and lifestyle. Children 18 months and younger may attend for FREE with their older siblings). Call for registration.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Stuff and Fluff Program deadline is Jan. 26
The Bluffton Parks Department invites girls with either mom, grandma or any other significant female adult will enjoy the opportunity to make their own stuffed animal.
You will choose an unstuffed collectible cuddly friend, hand stuff it, wish upon a special star and insert your wish into your animal and zip it closed. Name your animal on the birth certificate as we celebrate by decorating cup cakes and making crafts.
This event is held Feb. 9, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs of City Hall.
Be sure to wear play clothes since we will also be doing valentine crafts. Cost to participate is $20 per girl. Call 824-6069 to register now through Jan 26th. List of animals include bear, dog, elephant, unicorn, lamb, cat, frog, lion, tiger, cow, pig, koala or moose.
Garage sale Jan. 29-Feb. 3 at Celina
A garage sale will be held Jan. 29 through Feb. 3 at the Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley Street, Celina to benefit the Mercer County Council on Aging.
Hours on Thursday (first day of the sale) will be until 7:30 p.m. Hours during the week will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours on Saturday and Sunday will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information call 419-586-1644.
Spike and the Bulldogs to perform at Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction and Dinner Jan. 31
The Boys and Girls Club will kick off their 2009 Operational Campaign with a dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Timber Ridge Golf Course.
Social hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and Spike and the Bulldogs will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
For more information call 824-5070.
Mystery Dinner Theatre Jan. 31
A Mystery Dinner Theatre fundraiser will be held Saturday, Jan. 31 at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Parish Hall.
Tickets are $25 each and include appetizers, dinner and theatre performance with socializing after the show. A cash bar will be available.
Hors d'oeuvres will begin at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m.
For more information or to order tickets call 260-639-3169.
Spring Concert of Anthems rehearsals begin Feb. 3
The Mennonite Choral society will begin rehearsals Tuesday Feb. 3, 2009 at 7 p.m. for the “Spring Concert of Anthems” which will be performed on Sunday May 3, 2009 at the First Mennonite church in Berne.
Rehearsals will continue weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. through April 28 at the First Mennonite Church. The church is located at the intersection of U.S. 27 and State Road 218. All singers are invited to join in the presentation; no tryouts are necessary.
Spotlight Academy playing guitar begins Feb. 3
The Spotlight Academy will feature lessons on the guitar beginning Feb. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $80 per person.
Sam Steffen welcomes new and returning students for a fun series learning to play the guitar. Who: Students age seven through 12 and age 13 to adult at the CAC studio. Learn the instrument, reading music, chords, basic songs Fee is $80 or $72 CAC members plus $10 for the book.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Chess begins Feb. 10 at Huntington Library
The Huntington City Twp. Public Library invites kids in grades 6-12 to come to Chess Time with instructor Jack Oberholtzer, to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10th at the HCTPL Main Library, 200 West Market Street, Huntington.
Teens can learn to play chess, build their strategy skills, and play practice games. The program is open to everyone, and no chess experience is required. Snacks will be provided, and there is no charge to attend. Registration is a MUST – call the Main Library at 356-2900 if you’d like to participate!
La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner Show Feb. 14
A La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner and Show will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $20 per person.
Calling all sweethearts to La Vie D’Amour Valentine Dinner Show at the CAC on Saturday, Feb. 14 beginning at 7 p.m.
Musical entertainers for the evening are Dennis and Susan Wood. Enjoy a Parisian style evening filled with music, delicious food and romantic French songs, like a dreamy stroll in Paris. Come celebrate with some of the best talent in Wells County!
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Antique Arms Show Feb. 21
Conner Longrifles will present the 26th annual Antique Arms Show Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Center in Noblesville, just west of Highway 37 on Pleasant Street. Admission is $5.
For more information call Heber Cassidy at 317-773-8690.
Indiana Beekeepers school Feb. 28
The Indiana Beekeepers' Association will hold its Indiana Bee School VII in Indianapolis Saturday, Feb. 28 at Southport Presbyterian Church at 7525 McFarland Blvd.
Randy Oliver, a commercial migratory beekeeper from Grass Valley, Calif. will be the keynote speaker. He writes for Bee Culture and American Bee Journal and maintains the website: www.scientificbeekeeping.com.
There will be four breakout sessions with each session having five different topics to choose from including introductory beekeeping tools and techniques as well as learning opportunities for the more advanced beekeeper.
There will be a raffle, an auction and vendor displays.
On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. The program will start at 9 a.m. and conclude at 3:30 p.m. Registration fee is $25 per person or $35 per family with lunch included. To guarantee a spot register by Feb. 20, 2009 by calling 317-485-5593 or email: jsdoty@indy.net or www.indianabeekeeper.goshen.edu.
Watercolor Painting Workshop begins March 7
A Watercolor Painting Workshop will be held March 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $85 per person.
Mark Polomchak is back and taking enrollments for his newest watercolor class! Polomchak is a 1975 graduate in Fine Art at Indiana University.
His heartwarming instruction style is achieved through the simplicity and grace of his paintings of images from the serene lifestyle of the Amish. His subject matter also includes contemporary florals, abstracts, and wildlife. Call for enrollment. Price includes supplies.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Angel Food order date yet available for this month at Sonlight Wesleyan Church are at the following times:
Jan. 9 from 1:30 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 11 before and after services at Sonlight Wesleyan Church, just south of Bluffton on State Road 1.
Cash, money orders and food stamps will be accepted.
Ossian Conservation Club annual meeting Jan. 9
Ossian Conservation Club’s annual meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Moser Lake Clubhouse at the Conservation Grounds, 2-1/2 miles west of Ossian off Norwell Road. Agenda is annual election of directors and officers.
Any organization requesting to use the clubhouse and grounds, please submit request as soon as possible. Contact the Ossian Conservation Club at 622-4712.
Make a bird feeder at Science Central
Visit Science Central to make an environmentally friendly bird feeder any Saturday during the month of January.
The bird feeders will be made out of natural and recycled materials to help our feathered friends. The program is free with admission.
Science Central's Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and seniors and children ages three through 12. Children under age two are free.
For more information call 260-424-2400 or log onto to: www.sciencecentral.org.
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance Jan. 13, 20
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance will be highlighted Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Dance, sacred movement, is one of the most ancient and powerful spiritual rituals present in virtually all religious traditions.
In two illustrated presentations, Dr. L. Michael Spath, Religious Studies professor at IPFW, returns to CAC to share images of the sacred dance and their spiritual meaning from various religious traditions. Dr. Spath will discuss Bull-dancing, Lord Krishna and the dance of sacred seduction, the aesthetic poetry of Rumi that underlies the Sufi dance (“whirling dervishes.”)
Two Tuesdays, Jan. 13 and 20 at 7 p.m.; Tickets for both sessions of the two-part program are free with advance registration or $5 same day at the door.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Zanesville CCG
Fellowship Supper Jan. 14
Zanesville Community Church of God will serve a Fellowship Supper of soup and salad bar Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. Cost is a donation which is the best deal in town. Call Pastor Steve Whetstone, 452-8601, or Lois Swihart, 622-4276, with any questions.
Teen Germanfest Jan. 15
Teens ages 12-18 can join in Germanfest on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library.
Free German food and activities. Germanfest is free but you must pre-register by Jan. 9, 2009.
Sign up online at www.wellscolibrary.org or call the library at 260-824-1612.
Thursday Night Bingo Jan. 15, 22, 29
Thursday Night Bingo will be held Thursday, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road.
Doors open at: 4:30 p.m. Warm-ups start at: 6 p.m. Regular Bingo starts at: 7 p.m. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Mom's Morning Out Jan. 15
At Moms’ Morning Out on Jan. 15, mothers will receive a variety of ideas for simple indoor activities to entertain preschool children.
Jody Heaston, nature speaker and Purdue graduate in Wildlife Science, will show how to reuse items around the house to provide fun games and imagination outlets. “It is amazing what can be done with cereal boxes, milk caps, balloons, blankets and such,” Jody says. She will bring props and pictures so moms can use these ideas at home.
All mothers of infants and young children are invited to attend this week or any weekly meeting of Moms’ Morning Out. They are from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Bluffton Regional’s North Building, 1935 North Main Street in Bluffton, behind Walgreen’s.
Moms’ Morning Out is sponsored by Operation Wellness and the YMCA, so there is no charge and no registration. Toddlers and preschoolers through age five are also invited to enjoy organized play.
For more information, or to volunteer to help occasionally with childcare during meetings, contact Lynne Apple at 260-565-4543.
Fish and Tenderloin Supper Jan. 16
A Fish and Tenderloin Supper will be held Friday, Jan. 16 at Souther West Conservation Club located 5703 Bluffton Road from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Crochet Lessons begin Jan. 16
Bluffton Parks Department will be offer crochet lessons for beginners and advance beginners in the City Hall on Friday nights.
Cost is $10 for three lessons on Jan 16, 23, 30 or Feb 13, 20, 27. Class time is 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. and you will need to bring your own size H crochet hook. Yarn and instructions will be provided by instructor Kathy Gehrett. Call 824-6069 to register, classes fill up fast.
Sign up now for Beginners Knitting Classes
The Bluffton Parks Department is taking registration for a knitting class scheduled for Wednesdays Feb. 4, 11, and 18. Classes will be held in the upstairs of the city hall from 3 to 4 p.m. Total cost is $10 due the first day, and students need to bring their own straight size 10 knitting needles. Call 824-6069.
Eagle Watch at Salamonie Jan. 17
The Salamonie Bird Club and guests will hold an eagle watching field trip Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon or later.
Those attending should meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center in the Lost Bridge West Recreation Area. People will car pool and travel along the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers near Peru to look for eagles.
Fill up your tank for a trip of more than 30 miles. Bring snacks, sack lunches and drinks to join the e group. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. The trip will last until noon. If you need to leave early, please drive separately or with a group who plans to do the same.
For more information call 260-468-2127.
Hometown Opry Fundraiser Jan. 17
Hometown Opry Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at Steve's Landscape/Outdoor Concepts new location at 2275 N. Main Street, Bluffton. Proceeds will benefit Tammy Sark and Hank Esmond families.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Music will start at 7 p.m. There will be live local talent including: Gloryland Express, Arlene Stoller, Ked Moser, Unity, Psalm 100, Denny Meyer and Girls, Frauhiger Girls and more.
The event will be emceed by Mayor Ted Ellis. There will be raffle prizes and concessions available.
For more information or to contribute to the event call Steve and Gayla Gerber at 824-9561, Brad and Michelle Baumgartner at 824-3446 or Kirk and Laurie Baumgartner at 824-2042.
Story Session signup begins Jan. 19
Registration for Story Sessions at the Wells County Public Library begins on Monday, Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. Classes fill up fast. The 12-week sessions begin the first week of February. Sessions include:
• Wee Read: up to 24 months with caregiver
• Toddler Time: ages two and three with caregiver
• Story Hour: ages four to six.
There are three ways to sign up. Register in person at the library, by telephone at 260-824-1612, or online.
To register online follow these simple instructions: Log onto www.wellscolibrary.org. Click “Calendar of Events.” Go to the week of Feb. 1, 2009. Click on the program you wish your child to attend. Fill out the registration form. Click “Complete registration.” Save your confirmation notice. If confirmation is not received, call the library for more information.
Get Ready…Get Set…
Quit Smoking!
Jan. 21-Feb. 11
Get Ready…Get Set…Quit Smoking! will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, 2008 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center North Building (behind Walgreens), 1935 N. Main, Bluffton.
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but don’t know how. Sign up for a weekly class lasting four weeks to help you get ready to quit smoking in 2009.
Register by calling Molly Hoag at 824-5019 ext. 7952. There is a $20 registration fee due the first class.
Inside Tuscan Hills Jan. 22
Inside Tuscan Hills will be held Jan. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $6 per person.
Narrated by John Wilson and produced by Dakkan Abbe, view an insider's look at the elegant rural culture of Tuscany with exclusive access to the workshops, kitchens and homes of the Tuscan people.
This film reveals how the Tuscans themselves live and you’ll hear compelling stories of master craftsmen and country cooks, ancient farmhouses and rustic cheese makers, while soaking up the singularly beautiful landscape.
Discover a place where every meal honors the local beauty and pays tribute to culinary traditions; where artisans practice in the style of the masters who came before them; where residents are surrounded by the beauty and history of a mythical landscape. Sponsor: MarkleBank
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Jam Session Jan. 23
Jam Session 2009 will be held Jan. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Come share your musical talent for a fun-filled night with fellow vocalists and instrumentalists. Snacks provided--public welcome to watch! The event is free.
Performers request Stephanie Young at CAC to participate, or see www.wellscocreativearts.com for details. Join her, Sam Steffen, Jeff Higginbottom and some of their students along with newcomers for the fun of a casual impromptu jam. If you enjoy this opportunity, it may become a regular thing! Free.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Hoagland Pancake & Sausage Brunch Jan. 25
Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Brunch Sunday, Jan. 25, 2008.
Served will be sausage, all you can eat pancakes and drinks at the Hoagland Park Pavilion located at 11320 Hoagland Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $2.50 for children ages six through 12 and free for those under age five.
All proceeds will go to support Hoagland Park as well as donating to the Hoagland EMS and Fire Department. Funds will be matched by Thrivent. For more information call 260-417-7911.
Trap and Skeet Shoot Jan. 25
Trap and Skeet Shoot will be held Jan. 11, 25 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road from 12:30 p.m. to closing. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Oodles of Noodles Family Night Fun Jan. 25
The Bluffton Parks Department wants you to bring the whole family to the City Gym Sunday, Jan. 25th, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for interesting games using pool noodles.
Afterwards enjoy a spaghetti dinner. Cost is $1 per person, $5 max per family due the day of the event. Minimum number of participants must be met by Jan.19th, so please pre-register soon by calling 824-6069.
Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme Sign ups Jan. 26
Sign ups for Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will be held Jan. 26 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $64.
Under Cynthia Lemmen’s instruction, Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will begin its second session soon!
Parents/Caregivers, bring your toddlers/preschoolers and watch them enjoy singing, musical games, as well as the use of instruments, puppets, and stories with their peers. Developmental music for young children has shown great “payoffs” in further education and lifestyle. Children 18 months and younger may attend for FREE with their older siblings). Call for registration.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Stuff and Fluff Program deadline is Jan. 26
The Bluffton Parks Department invites girls with either mom, grandma or any other significant female adult will enjoy the opportunity to make their own stuffed animal.
You will choose an unstuffed collectible cuddly friend, hand stuff it, wish upon a special star and insert your wish into your animal and zip it closed. Name your animal on the birth certificate as we celebrate by decorating cup cakes and making crafts.
This event is held Feb. 9, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs of City Hall.
Be sure to wear play clothes since we will also be doing valentine crafts. Cost to participate is $20 per girl. Call 824-6069 to register now through Jan 26th. List of animals include bear, dog, elephant, unicorn, lamb, cat, frog, lion, tiger, cow, pig, koala or moose.
Garage sale Jan. 29-Feb. 3 at Celina
A garage sale will be held Jan. 29 through Feb. 3 at the Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley Street, Celina to benefit the Mercer County Council on Aging.
Hours on Thursday (first day of the sale) will be until 7:30 p.m. Hours during the week will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours on Saturday and Sunday will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information call 419-586-1644.
Spike and the Bulldogs to perform at Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction and Dinner Jan. 31
The Boys and Girls Club will kick off their 2009 Operational Campaign with a dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Timber Ridge Golf Course.
Social hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and Spike and the Bulldogs will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
For more information call 824-5070.
Mystery Dinner Theatre Jan. 31
A Mystery Dinner Theatre fundraiser will be held Saturday, Jan. 31 at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Parish Hall.
Tickets are $25 each and include appetizers, dinner and theatre performance with socializing after the show. A cash bar will be available.
Hors d'oeuvres will begin at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m.
For more information or to order tickets call 260-639-3169.
Spring Concert of Anthems rehearsals begin Feb. 3
The Mennonite Choral society will begin rehearsals Tuesday Feb. 3, 2009 at 7 p.m. for the “Spring Concert of Anthems” which will be performed on Sunday May 3, 2009 at the First Mennonite church in Berne.
Rehearsals will continue weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. through April 28 at the First Mennonite Church. The church is located at the intersection of U.S. 27 and State Road 218. All singers are invited to join in the presentation; no tryouts are necessary.
Spotlight Academy playing guitar begins Feb. 3
The Spotlight Academy will feature lessons on the guitar beginning Feb. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $80 per person.
Sam Steffen welcomes new and returning students for a fun series learning to play the guitar. Who: Students age seven through 12 and age 13 to adult at the CAC studio. Learn the instrument, reading music, chords, basic songs Fee is $80 or $72 CAC members plus $10 for the book.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Chess begins Feb. 10 at Huntington Library
The Huntington City Twp. Public Library invites kids in grades 6-12 to come to Chess Time with instructor Jack Oberholtzer, to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10th at the HCTPL Main Library, 200 West Market Street, Huntington.
Teens can learn to play chess, build their strategy skills, and play practice games. The program is open to everyone, and no chess experience is required. Snacks will be provided, and there is no charge to attend. Registration is a MUST – call the Main Library at 356-2900 if you’d like to participate!
La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner Show Feb. 14
A La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner and Show will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $20 per person.
Calling all sweethearts to La Vie D’Amour Valentine Dinner Show at the CAC on Saturday, Feb. 14 beginning at 7 p.m.
Musical entertainers for the evening are Dennis and Susan Wood. Enjoy a Parisian style evening filled with music, delicious food and romantic French songs, like a dreamy stroll in Paris. Come celebrate with some of the best talent in Wells County!
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Antique Arms Show Feb. 21
Conner Longrifles will present the 26th annual Antique Arms Show Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Center in Noblesville, just west of Highway 37 on Pleasant Street. Admission is $5.
For more information call Heber Cassidy at 317-773-8690.
Indiana Beekeepers school Feb. 28
The Indiana Beekeepers' Association will hold its Indiana Bee School VII in Indianapolis Saturday, Feb. 28 at Southport Presbyterian Church at 7525 McFarland Blvd.
Randy Oliver, a commercial migratory beekeeper from Grass Valley, Calif. will be the keynote speaker. He writes for Bee Culture and American Bee Journal and maintains the website: www.scientificbeekeeping.com.
There will be four breakout sessions with each session having five different topics to choose from including introductory beekeeping tools and techniques as well as learning opportunities for the more advanced beekeeper.
There will be a raffle, an auction and vendor displays.
On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. The program will start at 9 a.m. and conclude at 3:30 p.m. Registration fee is $25 per person or $35 per family with lunch included. To guarantee a spot register by Feb. 20, 2009 by calling 317-485-5593 or email: jsdoty@indy.net or www.indianabeekeeper.goshen.edu.
Watercolor Painting Workshop begins March 7
A Watercolor Painting Workshop will be held March 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $85 per person.
Mark Polomchak is back and taking enrollments for his newest watercolor class! Polomchak is a 1975 graduate in Fine Art at Indiana University.
His heartwarming instruction style is achieved through the simplicity and grace of his paintings of images from the serene lifestyle of the Amish. His subject matter also includes contemporary florals, abstracts, and wildlife. Call for enrollment. Price includes supplies.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Friday, January 9, 2009
The Lore of Aprons in Story and Song
“The Lore of Aprons in Story and Song” Jan. 9
“The Lore of Aprons in Story and Song” will be held Friday, Jan. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Come see the history of aprons put into story and song by the talented Vickie Kibellus.
All audience members must purchase $5 tickets after Jan. 6 in order to see the performance.
This is sure to be a breath of fresh air after the holidays; a chance to bring in the year 2009 with a light and bright start. Vickie Kibellus is a long-time performer in Indiana. Her dynamic voice and compelling stage presence have graced many a stage such as the Good Times Theatre at Bearcreek Farms where Vickie performed in Godspell, The Fantastiks, Oliver, Guys & Dolls, Carnival, and Tea with Mrs. Porter (an original production of her own creation).
With Crying Baby Productions, Vickie performed in H.M.S. Pinafore and Pirates of Penzance. She is a costumer and freelance artist who has done costume construction for several performances including Anything Goes and Something’s Afoot at the Warren Pulse Opera House. Vickie also had a part in the production of Unsung Cole with the Grey Lite Players.
For more informatin log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Ossian Conservation Club annual meeting Jan. 9
Ossian Conservation Club’s annual meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Moser Lake Clubhouse at the Conservation Grounds, 2-1/2 miles west of Ossian off Norwell Road. Agenda is annual election of directors and officers.
Any organization requesting to use the clubhouse and grounds, please submit request as soon as possible. Contact the Ossian Conservation Club at 622-4712.
Make a bird feeder at Science Central
Visit Science Central to make an environmentally friendly bird feeder any Saturday during the month of January.
The bird feeders will be made out of natural and recycled materials to help our feathered friends. The program is free with admission.
Science Central's Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and seniors and children ages three through 12. Children under age two are free.
For more information call 260-424-2400 or log onto to: www.sciencecentral.org.
Norwell High School swim team fundraiser at Brew Ha! Jan. 11
Come out and enjoy some good food and support the Norwell High School swim team for a Brew Ha! Sampler Hour fundraiser Sunday, Jan. 11 at 122 S. Jefferson St., Ossian. Tickets are $12 for one of three Sampler Hours. Hour #1 is from 3 to 4 p.m., Hour #2 from 4 to 5 p.m., Hour #3 from 5 to 6 p.m. Try different kinds of salads, wraps, paninis, quesadillas, quiche, drinks, smoothies, and coffees, along with cheesecake, cookies and pastries. See any swim team member for tickets or call Kathy Nahrwold, 705-6257.
Trap and Skeet Shoot Jan. 11, 25
Trap and Skeet Shoot will be held Jan. 11, 25 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road from 12:30 p.m. to closing. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance Jan. 13, 20
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance will be highlighted Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Dance, sacred movement, is one of the most ancient and powerful spiritual rituals present in virtually all religious traditions.
In two illustrated presentations, Dr. L. Michael Spath, Religious Studies professor at IPFW, returns to CAC to share images of the sacred dance and their spiritual meaning from various religious traditions. Dr. Spath will discuss Bull-dancing, Lord Krishna and the dance of sacred seduction, the aesthetic poetry of Rumi that underlies the Sufi dance (“whirling dervishes.”)
Two Tuesdays, Jan. 13 and 20 at 7 p.m.; Tickets for both sessions of the two-part program are free with advance registration or $5 same day at the door.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Zanesville CCG
Fellowship Supper Jan. 14
Zanesville Community Church of God will serve a Fellowship Supper of soup and salad bar Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. Cost is a donation which is the best deal in town. Call Pastor Steve Whetstone, 452-8601, or Lois Swihart, 622-4276, with any questions.
Teen Germanfest Jan. 15
Teens ages 12-18 can join in Germanfest on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library.
Free German food and activities. Germanfest is free but you must pre-register by Jan. 9, 2009.
Sign up online at www.wellscolibrary.org or call the library at 260-824-1612.
Fish and Tenderloin Supper Jan. 16
A Fish and Tenderloin Supper will be held Friday, Jan. 16 at Souther West Conservation Club located 5703 Bluffton Road from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Eagle Watch at Salamonie Jan. 17
The Salamonie Bird Club and guests will hold an eagle watching field trip Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon or later.
Those attending should meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center in the Lost Bridge West Recreation Area. People will car pool and travel along the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers near Peru to look for eagles.
Fill up your tank for a trip of more than 30 miles. Bring snacks, sack lunches and drinks to join th e group. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. The trip will last until noon. If you need to leave early, please drive separately or with a group who plans to do the same.
For more information call 260-468-2127.
Hometown Opry Fundraiser Jan. 17
Hometown Opry Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at Steve's Landscape/Outdoor Concepts new location at 2275 N. Main Street, Bluffton. Proceeds will benefit Tammy Sark and Hank Esmond families.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Music will start at 7 p.m. There will be live local talent including: Gloryland Express, Arlene Stoller, Ked Moser, Unity, Psalm 100, Denny Meyer and Girls, Frauhiger Girls and more.
The event will be emceed by Mayor Ted Ellis. There will be raffle prizes and concessions available.
For more information or to contribute to the event call Steve and Gayla Gerber at 824-9561, Brad and Michelle Baumgartner at 824-3446 or Kirk and Laurie Baumgartner at 824-2042.
Story Session signup begins Jan. 19
Registration for Story Sessions at the Wells County Public Library begins on Monday, Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. Classes fill up fast. The 12-week sessions begin the first week of February. Sessions include:
• Wee Read: up to 24 months with caregiver
• Toddler Time: ages two and three with caregiver
• Story Hour: ages four to six.
There are three ways to sign up. Register in person at the library, by telephone at 260-824-1612, or online.
To register online follow these simple instructions: Log onto www.wellscolibrary.org. Click “Calendar of Events.” Go to the week of Feb. 1, 2009. Click on the program you wish your child to attend. Fill out the registration form. Click “Complete registration.” Save your confirmation notice. If confirmation is not received, call the library for more information.
Get Ready…Get Set…
Quit Smoking!
Jan. 21-Feb. 11
Get Ready…Get Set…Quit Smoking! will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, 2008 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center North Building (behind Walgreens), 1935 N. Main, Bluffton.
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but don’t know how. Sign up for a weekly class lasting four weeks to help you get ready to quit smoking in 2009.
Register by calling Molly Hoag at 824-5019 ext. 7952. There is a $20 registration fee due the first class.
Inside Tuscan Hills Jan. 22
Inside Tuscan Hills will be held Jan. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $6 per person.
Narrated by John Wilson and produced by Dakkan Abbe, view an insider's look at the elegant rural culture of Tuscany with exclusive access to the workshops, kitchens and homes of the Tuscan people.
This film reveals how the Tuscans themselves live and you’ll hear compelling stories of master craftsmen and country cooks, ancient farmhouses and rustic cheese makers, while soaking up the singularly beautiful landscape.
Discover a place where every meal honors the local beauty and pays tribute to culinary traditions; where artisans practice in the style of the masters who came before them; where residents are surrounded by the beauty and history of a mythical landscape. Sponsor: MarkleBank
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Jam Session Jan. 23
Jam Session 2009 will be held Jan. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Come share your musical talent for a fun-filled night with fellow vocalists and instrumentalists. Snacks provided--public welcome to watch! The event is free.
Performers request Stephanie Young at CAC to participate, or see www.wellscocreativearts.com for details. Join her, Sam Steffen, Jeff Higginbottom and some of their students along with newcomers for the fun of a casual impromptu jam. If you enjoy this opportunity, it may become a regular thing! Free.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Hoagland Pancake & Sausage Brunch Jan. 25
Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Brunch Sunday, Jan. 25, 2008.
Served will be sausage, all you can eat pancakes and drinks at the Hoagland Park Pavilion located at 11320 Hoagland Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $2.50 for children ages six through 12 and free for those under age five.
All proceeds will go to support Hoagland Park as well as donating to the Hoagland EMS and Fire Department. Funds will be matched by Thrivent. For more information call 260-417-7911.
Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme Sign ups Jan. 26
Sign ups for Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will be held Jan. 26 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $64.
Under Cynthia Lemmen’s instruction, Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will begin its second session soon!
Parents/Caregivers, bring your toddlers/preschoolers and watch them enjoy singing, musical games, as well as the use of instruments, puppets, and stories with their peers. Developmental music for young children has shown great “payoffs” in further education and lifestyle. Children 18 months and younger may attend for FREE with their older sibling(s). Call for registration.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Garage sale Jan. 29-Feb. 3 at Celina
A garage sale will be held Jan. 29 through Feb. 3 at the Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley Street, Celina to benefit the Mercer County Council on Aging.
Hours on Thursday (first day of the sale) will be until 7:30 p.m. Hours during the week will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours on Saturday and Sunday will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information call 419-586-1644.
Spike and the Bulldogs to perform at Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction and Dinner Jan. 31
The Boys and Girls Club will kick off their 2009 Operational Campaign with a dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Timber Ridge Golf Course.
Social hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and Spike and the Buldogs will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
For more information call 824-5070.
Spring Concert of Anthems rehearsals begin Feb. 3
The Mennonite Choral society will begin rehearsals Tuesday Feb. 3, 2009 at 7 p.m. for the “Spring Concert of Anthems” which will be performed on Sunday May 3, 2009 at the First Mennonite church in Berne.
Rehearsals will continue weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. through April 28 at the First Mennonite Church. The church is located at the intersection of U.S. 27 and State Road 218. All singers are invited to join in the presentation; no tryouts are necessary.
Spotlight Academy playing guitar begins Feb. 3
The Spotlight Academy will feature lessons on the guitar beginning Feb. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $80 per person.
Sam Steffen welcomes new and returning students for a fun series learning to play the guitar. Who: Students age seven through 12 and age 13 to adult at the CAC studio. Learn the instrument, reading music, chords, basic songs Fee is $80 or $72 CAC members plus $10 for the book.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner Show Feb. 14
A La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner and Show will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $20 per person.
Calling all sweethearts to La Vie D’Amour Valentine Dinner Show at the CAC on Saturday, Feb. 14 beginning at 7 p.m.
Musical entertainers for the evening are Dennis and Susan Wood. Enjoy a Parisian style evening filled with music, delicious food and romantic French songs, like a dreamy stroll in Paris. Come celebrate with some of the best talent in Wells County!
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Antique Arms Show Feb. 21
Conner Longrifles will present the 26th annual Antique Arms Show Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Center in Noblesville, just west of Highway 37 on Pleasant Street. Admission is $5.
For more information call Heber Cassidy at 317-773-8690.
Watercolor Painting Workshop begins March 7
A Watercolor Painting Workshop will be held March 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $85 per person.
Mark Polomchak is back and taking enrollments for his newest watercolor class! Polomchak is a 1975 graduate in Fine Art at Indiana University.
His heartwarming instruction style is achieved through the simplicity and grace of his paintings of images from the serene lifestyle of the Amish. His subject matter also includes contemporary florals, abstracts, and wildlife. Call for enrollment. Price includes supplies.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222
“The Lore of Aprons in Story and Song” will be held Friday, Jan. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Come see the history of aprons put into story and song by the talented Vickie Kibellus.
All audience members must purchase $5 tickets after Jan. 6 in order to see the performance.
This is sure to be a breath of fresh air after the holidays; a chance to bring in the year 2009 with a light and bright start. Vickie Kibellus is a long-time performer in Indiana. Her dynamic voice and compelling stage presence have graced many a stage such as the Good Times Theatre at Bearcreek Farms where Vickie performed in Godspell, The Fantastiks, Oliver, Guys & Dolls, Carnival, and Tea with Mrs. Porter (an original production of her own creation).
With Crying Baby Productions, Vickie performed in H.M.S. Pinafore and Pirates of Penzance. She is a costumer and freelance artist who has done costume construction for several performances including Anything Goes and Something’s Afoot at the Warren Pulse Opera House. Vickie also had a part in the production of Unsung Cole with the Grey Lite Players.
For more informatin log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Ossian Conservation Club annual meeting Jan. 9
Ossian Conservation Club’s annual meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Moser Lake Clubhouse at the Conservation Grounds, 2-1/2 miles west of Ossian off Norwell Road. Agenda is annual election of directors and officers.
Any organization requesting to use the clubhouse and grounds, please submit request as soon as possible. Contact the Ossian Conservation Club at 622-4712.
Make a bird feeder at Science Central
Visit Science Central to make an environmentally friendly bird feeder any Saturday during the month of January.
The bird feeders will be made out of natural and recycled materials to help our feathered friends. The program is free with admission.
Science Central's Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and seniors and children ages three through 12. Children under age two are free.
For more information call 260-424-2400 or log onto to: www.sciencecentral.org.
Norwell High School swim team fundraiser at Brew Ha! Jan. 11
Come out and enjoy some good food and support the Norwell High School swim team for a Brew Ha! Sampler Hour fundraiser Sunday, Jan. 11 at 122 S. Jefferson St., Ossian. Tickets are $12 for one of three Sampler Hours. Hour #1 is from 3 to 4 p.m., Hour #2 from 4 to 5 p.m., Hour #3 from 5 to 6 p.m. Try different kinds of salads, wraps, paninis, quesadillas, quiche, drinks, smoothies, and coffees, along with cheesecake, cookies and pastries. See any swim team member for tickets or call Kathy Nahrwold, 705-6257.
Trap and Skeet Shoot Jan. 11, 25
Trap and Skeet Shoot will be held Jan. 11, 25 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road from 12:30 p.m. to closing. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance Jan. 13, 20
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance will be highlighted Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Dance, sacred movement, is one of the most ancient and powerful spiritual rituals present in virtually all religious traditions.
In two illustrated presentations, Dr. L. Michael Spath, Religious Studies professor at IPFW, returns to CAC to share images of the sacred dance and their spiritual meaning from various religious traditions. Dr. Spath will discuss Bull-dancing, Lord Krishna and the dance of sacred seduction, the aesthetic poetry of Rumi that underlies the Sufi dance (“whirling dervishes.”)
Two Tuesdays, Jan. 13 and 20 at 7 p.m.; Tickets for both sessions of the two-part program are free with advance registration or $5 same day at the door.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Zanesville CCG
Fellowship Supper Jan. 14
Zanesville Community Church of God will serve a Fellowship Supper of soup and salad bar Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. Cost is a donation which is the best deal in town. Call Pastor Steve Whetstone, 452-8601, or Lois Swihart, 622-4276, with any questions.
Teen Germanfest Jan. 15
Teens ages 12-18 can join in Germanfest on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library.
Free German food and activities. Germanfest is free but you must pre-register by Jan. 9, 2009.
Sign up online at www.wellscolibrary.org or call the library at 260-824-1612.
Fish and Tenderloin Supper Jan. 16
A Fish and Tenderloin Supper will be held Friday, Jan. 16 at Souther West Conservation Club located 5703 Bluffton Road from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Eagle Watch at Salamonie Jan. 17
The Salamonie Bird Club and guests will hold an eagle watching field trip Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon or later.
Those attending should meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center in the Lost Bridge West Recreation Area. People will car pool and travel along the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers near Peru to look for eagles.
Fill up your tank for a trip of more than 30 miles. Bring snacks, sack lunches and drinks to join th e group. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. The trip will last until noon. If you need to leave early, please drive separately or with a group who plans to do the same.
For more information call 260-468-2127.
Hometown Opry Fundraiser Jan. 17
Hometown Opry Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at Steve's Landscape/Outdoor Concepts new location at 2275 N. Main Street, Bluffton. Proceeds will benefit Tammy Sark and Hank Esmond families.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Music will start at 7 p.m. There will be live local talent including: Gloryland Express, Arlene Stoller, Ked Moser, Unity, Psalm 100, Denny Meyer and Girls, Frauhiger Girls and more.
The event will be emceed by Mayor Ted Ellis. There will be raffle prizes and concessions available.
For more information or to contribute to the event call Steve and Gayla Gerber at 824-9561, Brad and Michelle Baumgartner at 824-3446 or Kirk and Laurie Baumgartner at 824-2042.
Story Session signup begins Jan. 19
Registration for Story Sessions at the Wells County Public Library begins on Monday, Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. Classes fill up fast. The 12-week sessions begin the first week of February. Sessions include:
• Wee Read: up to 24 months with caregiver
• Toddler Time: ages two and three with caregiver
• Story Hour: ages four to six.
There are three ways to sign up. Register in person at the library, by telephone at 260-824-1612, or online.
To register online follow these simple instructions: Log onto www.wellscolibrary.org. Click “Calendar of Events.” Go to the week of Feb. 1, 2009. Click on the program you wish your child to attend. Fill out the registration form. Click “Complete registration.” Save your confirmation notice. If confirmation is not received, call the library for more information.
Get Ready…Get Set…
Quit Smoking!
Jan. 21-Feb. 11
Get Ready…Get Set…Quit Smoking! will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, 2008 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center North Building (behind Walgreens), 1935 N. Main, Bluffton.
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but don’t know how. Sign up for a weekly class lasting four weeks to help you get ready to quit smoking in 2009.
Register by calling Molly Hoag at 824-5019 ext. 7952. There is a $20 registration fee due the first class.
Inside Tuscan Hills Jan. 22
Inside Tuscan Hills will be held Jan. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $6 per person.
Narrated by John Wilson and produced by Dakkan Abbe, view an insider's look at the elegant rural culture of Tuscany with exclusive access to the workshops, kitchens and homes of the Tuscan people.
This film reveals how the Tuscans themselves live and you’ll hear compelling stories of master craftsmen and country cooks, ancient farmhouses and rustic cheese makers, while soaking up the singularly beautiful landscape.
Discover a place where every meal honors the local beauty and pays tribute to culinary traditions; where artisans practice in the style of the masters who came before them; where residents are surrounded by the beauty and history of a mythical landscape. Sponsor: MarkleBank
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Jam Session Jan. 23
Jam Session 2009 will be held Jan. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Come share your musical talent for a fun-filled night with fellow vocalists and instrumentalists. Snacks provided--public welcome to watch! The event is free.
Performers request Stephanie Young at CAC to participate, or see www.wellscocreativearts.com for details. Join her, Sam Steffen, Jeff Higginbottom and some of their students along with newcomers for the fun of a casual impromptu jam. If you enjoy this opportunity, it may become a regular thing! Free.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Hoagland Pancake & Sausage Brunch Jan. 25
Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Brunch Sunday, Jan. 25, 2008.
Served will be sausage, all you can eat pancakes and drinks at the Hoagland Park Pavilion located at 11320 Hoagland Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $2.50 for children ages six through 12 and free for those under age five.
All proceeds will go to support Hoagland Park as well as donating to the Hoagland EMS and Fire Department. Funds will be matched by Thrivent. For more information call 260-417-7911.
Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme Sign ups Jan. 26
Sign ups for Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will be held Jan. 26 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $64.
Under Cynthia Lemmen’s instruction, Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will begin its second session soon!
Parents/Caregivers, bring your toddlers/preschoolers and watch them enjoy singing, musical games, as well as the use of instruments, puppets, and stories with their peers. Developmental music for young children has shown great “payoffs” in further education and lifestyle. Children 18 months and younger may attend for FREE with their older sibling(s). Call for registration.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Garage sale Jan. 29-Feb. 3 at Celina
A garage sale will be held Jan. 29 through Feb. 3 at the Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley Street, Celina to benefit the Mercer County Council on Aging.
Hours on Thursday (first day of the sale) will be until 7:30 p.m. Hours during the week will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours on Saturday and Sunday will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information call 419-586-1644.
Spike and the Bulldogs to perform at Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction and Dinner Jan. 31
The Boys and Girls Club will kick off their 2009 Operational Campaign with a dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Timber Ridge Golf Course.
Social hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and Spike and the Buldogs will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
For more information call 824-5070.
Spring Concert of Anthems rehearsals begin Feb. 3
The Mennonite Choral society will begin rehearsals Tuesday Feb. 3, 2009 at 7 p.m. for the “Spring Concert of Anthems” which will be performed on Sunday May 3, 2009 at the First Mennonite church in Berne.
Rehearsals will continue weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. through April 28 at the First Mennonite Church. The church is located at the intersection of U.S. 27 and State Road 218. All singers are invited to join in the presentation; no tryouts are necessary.
Spotlight Academy playing guitar begins Feb. 3
The Spotlight Academy will feature lessons on the guitar beginning Feb. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $80 per person.
Sam Steffen welcomes new and returning students for a fun series learning to play the guitar. Who: Students age seven through 12 and age 13 to adult at the CAC studio. Learn the instrument, reading music, chords, basic songs Fee is $80 or $72 CAC members plus $10 for the book.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner Show Feb. 14
A La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner and Show will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $20 per person.
Calling all sweethearts to La Vie D’Amour Valentine Dinner Show at the CAC on Saturday, Feb. 14 beginning at 7 p.m.
Musical entertainers for the evening are Dennis and Susan Wood. Enjoy a Parisian style evening filled with music, delicious food and romantic French songs, like a dreamy stroll in Paris. Come celebrate with some of the best talent in Wells County!
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Antique Arms Show Feb. 21
Conner Longrifles will present the 26th annual Antique Arms Show Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Center in Noblesville, just west of Highway 37 on Pleasant Street. Admission is $5.
For more information call Heber Cassidy at 317-773-8690.
Watercolor Painting Workshop begins March 7
A Watercolor Painting Workshop will be held March 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $85 per person.
Mark Polomchak is back and taking enrollments for his newest watercolor class! Polomchak is a 1975 graduate in Fine Art at Indiana University.
His heartwarming instruction style is achieved through the simplicity and grace of his paintings of images from the serene lifestyle of the Amish. His subject matter also includes contemporary florals, abstracts, and wildlife. Call for enrollment. Price includes supplies.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Calling all Wells County thespians
Spotlight Academy Jan. 8
Signups for Spotlight Academy Acting Classes will be held Jan. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Enroll your hometown Hamlets and drama divas for a new term of Acting Classes at CAC with instructor Stephanie Young! First class is Jan.8!
Learn styles of Readers’ Theater and oral Interpretation; including animated readings, story telling and improvising skills. This session will also dive into Shakespeare as a way to build comprehension. As the classes build on these concepts, they will prepare for their term-end performance to be held March 5, 2009. Dates: Thurs. Jan. 8 through March 5 Times: age 8-12 from 4 to 6 p.m.; teens from 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $90, member discount 10% For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Sign up for Creative Expressions Jan. 8
Sign ups for Creative Expressions will be held Thursday, Jan. 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. Cost is $48.00
A second session of Creative Expressions classes will begin Feb. 9, 2009. This will be a continuation of the fall session. We will also be taking enrollments for a new beginning Session I. We limit class size so your pre-paid enrollment guarantees class placement.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Ossian Conservation Club annual meeting Jan. 9
Ossian Conservation Club’s annual meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Moser Lake Clubhouse at the Conservation Grounds, 2-1/2 miles west of Ossian off Norwell Road. Agenda is annual election of directors and officers.
Any organization requesting to use the clubhouse and grounds, please submit request as soon as possible. Contact the Ossian Conservation Club at 622-4712.
“The Lore of Aprons in Story and Song” Jan. 9
“The Lore of Aprons in Story and Song” will be held Friday, Jan. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Come see the history of aprons put into story and song by the talented Vickie Kibellus.
All audience members must purchase $5 tickets after Jan. 6 in order to see the performance.
This is sure to be a breath of fresh air after the holidays; a chance to bring in the year 2009 with a light and bright start. Vickie Kibellus is a long-time performer in Indiana. Her dynamic voice and compelling stage presence have graced many a stage such as the Good Times Theatre at Bearcreek Farms where Vickie performed in Godspell, The Fantastiks, Oliver, Guys & Dolls, Carnival, and Tea with Mrs. Porter (an original production of her own creation).
With Crying Baby Productions, Vickie performed in H.M.S. Pinafore and Pirates of Penzance. She is a costumer and freelance artist who has done costume construction for several performances including Anything Goes and Something’s Afoot at the Warren Pulse Opera House. Vickie also had a part in the production of Unsung Cole with the Grey Lite Players.
For more informatin log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Make a bird feeder at Science Central
Visit Science Central to make an environmentally friendly bird feeder any Saturday during the month of January.
The bird feeders will be made out of natural and recycled materials to help our feathered friends. The program is free with admission.
Science Central's Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and seniors and children ages three through 12. Children under age two are free.
For more information call 260-424-2400 or log onto to: www.sciencecentral.org.
Norwell High School swim team fundraiser at Brew Ha! Jan. 11
Come out and enjoy some good food and support the Norwell High School swim team for a Brew Ha! Sampler Hour fundraiser Sunday, Jan. 11 at 122 S. Jefferson St., Ossian. Tickets are $12 for one of three Sampler Hours. Hour #1 is from 3 to 4 p.m., Hour #2 from 4 to 5 p.m., Hour #3 from 5 to 6 p.m. Try different kinds of salads, wraps, paninis, quesadillas, quiche, drinks, smoothies, and coffees, along with cheesecake, cookies and pastries. See any swim team member for tickets or call Kathy Nahrwold, 705-6257.
Trap and Skeet Shoot Jan. 11, 25
Trap and Skeet Shoot will be held Jan. 11, 25 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road from 12:30 p.m. to closing. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance Jan. 13, 20
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance will be highlighted Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Dance, sacred movement, is one of the most ancient and powerful spiritual rituals present in virtually all religious traditions.
In two illustrated presentations, Dr. L. Michael Spath, Religious Studies professor at IPFW, returns to CAC to share images of the sacred dance and their spiritual meaning from various religious traditions. Dr. Spath will discuss Bull-dancing, Lord Krishna and the dance of sacred seduction, the aesthetic poetry of Rumi that underlies the Sufi dance (“whirling dervishes.”)
Two Tuesdays, Jan. 13 and 20 at 7 p.m.; Tickets for both sessions of the two-part program are free with advance registration or $5 same day at the door.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Zanesville CCG
Fellowship Supper Jan. 14
Zanesville Community Church of God will serve a Fellowship Supper of soup and salad bar Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. Cost is a donation which is the best deal in town. Call Pastor Steve Whetstone, 452-8601, or Lois Swihart, 622-4276, with any questions.
Teen Germanfest Jan. 15
Teens ages 12-18 can join in Germanfest on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library.
Free German food and activities. Germanfest is free but you must pre-register by Jan. 9, 2009.
Sign up online at www.wellscolibrary.org or call the library at 260-824-1612.
Fish and Tenderloin Supper Jan. 16
A Fish and Tenderloin Supper will be held Friday, Jan. 16 at Souther West Conservation Club located 5703 Bluffton Road from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Eagle Watch at Salamonie Jan. 17
The Salamonie Bird Club and guests will hold an eagle watching field trip Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon or later.
Those attending should meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center in the Lost Bridge West Recreation Area. People will car pool and travel along the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers near Peru to look for eagles.
Fill up your tank for a trip of more than 30 miles. Bring snacks, sack lunches and drinks to join th e group. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. The trip will last until noon. If you need to leave early, please drive separately or with a group who plans to do the same.
For more information call 260-468-2127.
Hometown Opry Fundraiser Jan. 17
Hometown Opry Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at Steve's Landscape/Outdoor Concepts new location at 2275 N. Main Street, Bluffton. Proceeds will benefit Tammy Sark and Hank Esmond families.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Music will start at 7 p.m. There will be live local talent including: Gloryland Express, Arlene Stoller, Ked Moser, Unity, Psalm 100, Denny Meyer and Girls, Frauhiger Girls and more.
The event will be emceed by Mayor Ted Ellis. There will be raffle prizes and concessions available.
For more information or to contribute to the event call Steve and Gayla Gerber at 824-9561, Brad and Michelle Baumgartner at 824-3446 or Kirk and Laurie Baumgartner at 824-2042.
Story Session signup begins Jan. 19
Registration for Story Sessions at the Wells County Public Library begins on Monday, Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. Classes fill up fast. The 12-week sessions begin the first week of February. Sessions include:
• Wee Read: up to 24 months with caregiver
• Toddler Time: ages two and three with caregiver
• Story Hour: ages four to six.
There are three ways to sign up. Register in person at the library, by telephone at 260-824-1612, or online.
To register online follow these simple instructions: Log onto www.wellscolibrary.org. Click “Calendar of Events.” Go to the week of Feb. 1, 2009. Click on the program you wish your child to attend. Fill out the registration form. Click “Complete registration.” Save your confirmation notice. If confirmation is not received, call the library for more information.
Get Ready…Get Set…
Quit Smoking!
Jan. 21-Feb. 11
Get Ready…Get Set…Quit Smoking! will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, 2008 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center North Building (behind Walgreens), 1935 N. Main, Bluffton.
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but don’t know how. Sign up for a weekly class lasting four weeks to help you get ready to quit smoking in 2009.
Register by calling Molly Hoag at 824-5019 ext. 7952. There is a $20 registration fee due the first class.
Inside Tuscan Hills Jan. 22
Inside Tuscan Hills will be held Jan. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $6 per person.
Narrated by John Wilson and produced by Dakkan Abbe, view an insider's look at the elegant rural culture of Tuscany with exclusive access to the workshops, kitchens and homes of the Tuscan people.
This film reveals how the Tuscans themselves live and you’ll hear compelling stories of master craftsmen and country cooks, ancient farmhouses and rustic cheese makers, while soaking up the singularly beautiful landscape.
Discover a place where every meal honors the local beauty and pays tribute to culinary traditions; where artisans practice in the style of the masters who came before them; where residents are surrounded by the beauty and history of a mythical landscape. Sponsor: MarkleBank
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Jam Session Jan. 23
Jam Session 2009 will be held Jan. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Come share your musical talent for a fun-filled night with fellow vocalists and instrumentalists. Snacks provided--public welcome to watch! The event is free.
Performers request Stephanie Young at CAC to participate, or see www.wellscocreativearts.com for details. Join her, Sam Steffen, Jeff Higginbottom and some of their students along with newcomers for the fun of a casual impromptu jam. If you enjoy this opportunity, it may become a regular thing! Free.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Hoagland Pancake & Sausage Brunch Jan. 25
Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Brunch Sunday, Jan. 25, 2008.
Served will be sausage, all you can eat pancakes and drinks at the Hoagland Park Pavilion located at 11320 Hoagland Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $2.50 for children ages six through 12 and free for those under age five.
All proceeds will go to support Hoagland Park as well as donating to the Hoagland EMS and Fire Department. Funds will be matched by Thrivent. For more information call 260-417-7911.
Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme Sign ups Jan. 26
Sign ups for Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will be held Jan. 26 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $64.
Under Cynthia Lemmen’s instruction, Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will begin its second session soon!
Parents/Caregivers, bring your toddlers/preschoolers and watch them enjoy singing, musical games, as well as the use of instruments, puppets, and stories with their peers. Developmental music for young children has shown great “payoffs” in further education and lifestyle. Children 18 months and younger may attend for FREE with their older sibling(s). Call for registration.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Garage sale Jan. 29-Feb. 3 at Celina
A garage sale will be held Jan. 29 through Feb. 3 at the Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley Street, Celina to benefit the Mercer County Council on Aging.
Hours on Thursday (first day of the sale) will be until 7:30 p.m. Hours during the week will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours on Saturday and Sunday will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information call 419-586-1644.
Spike and the Bulldogs to perform at Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction and Dinner Jan. 31
The Boys and Girls Club will kick off their 2009 Operational Campaign with a dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Timber Ridge Golf Course.
Social hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and Spike and the Buldogs will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
For more information call 824-5070.
Spring Concert of Anthems rehearsals begin Feb. 3
The Mennonite Choral society will begin rehearsals Tuesday Feb. 3, 2009 at 7 p.m. for the “Spring Concert of Anthems” which will be performed on Sunday May 3, 2009 at the First Mennonite church in Berne.
Rehearsals will continue weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. through April 28 at the First Mennonite Church. The church is located at the intersection of U.S. 27 and State Road 218. All singers are invited to join in the presentation; no tryouts are necessary.
Spotlight Academy playing guitar begins Feb. 3
The Spotlight Academy will feature lessons on the guitar beginning Feb. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $80 per person.
Sam Steffen welcomes new and returning students for a fun series learning to play the guitar. Who: Students age seven through 12 and age 13 to adult at the CAC studio. Learn the instrument, reading music, chords, basic songs Fee is $80 or $72 CAC members plus $10 for the book.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner Show Feb. 14
A La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner and Show will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $20 per person.
Calling all sweethearts to La Vie D’Amour Valentine Dinner Show at the CAC on Saturday, Feb. 14 beginning at 7 p.m.
Musical entertainers for the evening are Dennis and Susan Wood. Enjoy a Parisian style evening filled with music, delicious food and romantic French songs, like a dreamy stroll in Paris. Come celebrate with some of the best talent in Wells County!
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Antique Arms Show Feb. 21
Conner Longrifles will present the 26th annual Antique Arms Show Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Center in Noblesville, just west of Highway 37 on Pleasant Street. Admission is $5.
For more information call Heber Cassidy at 317-773-8690.
Watercolor Painting Workshop begins March 7
A Watercolor Painting Workshop will be held March 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $85 per person.
Mark Polomchak is back and taking enrollments for his newest watercolor class! Polomchak is a 1975 graduate in Fine Art at Indiana University.
His heartwarming instruction style is achieved through the simplicity and grace of his paintings of images from the serene lifestyle of the Amish. His subject matter also includes contemporary florals, abstracts, and wildlife. Call for enrollment. Price includes supplies.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Signups for Spotlight Academy Acting Classes will be held Jan. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Enroll your hometown Hamlets and drama divas for a new term of Acting Classes at CAC with instructor Stephanie Young! First class is Jan.8!
Learn styles of Readers’ Theater and oral Interpretation; including animated readings, story telling and improvising skills. This session will also dive into Shakespeare as a way to build comprehension. As the classes build on these concepts, they will prepare for their term-end performance to be held March 5, 2009. Dates: Thurs. Jan. 8 through March 5 Times: age 8-12 from 4 to 6 p.m.; teens from 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $90, member discount 10% For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Sign up for Creative Expressions Jan. 8
Sign ups for Creative Expressions will be held Thursday, Jan. 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. Cost is $48.00
A second session of Creative Expressions classes will begin Feb. 9, 2009. This will be a continuation of the fall session. We will also be taking enrollments for a new beginning Session I. We limit class size so your pre-paid enrollment guarantees class placement.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Ossian Conservation Club annual meeting Jan. 9
Ossian Conservation Club’s annual meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Moser Lake Clubhouse at the Conservation Grounds, 2-1/2 miles west of Ossian off Norwell Road. Agenda is annual election of directors and officers.
Any organization requesting to use the clubhouse and grounds, please submit request as soon as possible. Contact the Ossian Conservation Club at 622-4712.
“The Lore of Aprons in Story and Song” Jan. 9
“The Lore of Aprons in Story and Song” will be held Friday, Jan. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Come see the history of aprons put into story and song by the talented Vickie Kibellus.
All audience members must purchase $5 tickets after Jan. 6 in order to see the performance.
This is sure to be a breath of fresh air after the holidays; a chance to bring in the year 2009 with a light and bright start. Vickie Kibellus is a long-time performer in Indiana. Her dynamic voice and compelling stage presence have graced many a stage such as the Good Times Theatre at Bearcreek Farms where Vickie performed in Godspell, The Fantastiks, Oliver, Guys & Dolls, Carnival, and Tea with Mrs. Porter (an original production of her own creation).
With Crying Baby Productions, Vickie performed in H.M.S. Pinafore and Pirates of Penzance. She is a costumer and freelance artist who has done costume construction for several performances including Anything Goes and Something’s Afoot at the Warren Pulse Opera House. Vickie also had a part in the production of Unsung Cole with the Grey Lite Players.
For more informatin log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Make a bird feeder at Science Central
Visit Science Central to make an environmentally friendly bird feeder any Saturday during the month of January.
The bird feeders will be made out of natural and recycled materials to help our feathered friends. The program is free with admission.
Science Central's Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and seniors and children ages three through 12. Children under age two are free.
For more information call 260-424-2400 or log onto to: www.sciencecentral.org.
Norwell High School swim team fundraiser at Brew Ha! Jan. 11
Come out and enjoy some good food and support the Norwell High School swim team for a Brew Ha! Sampler Hour fundraiser Sunday, Jan. 11 at 122 S. Jefferson St., Ossian. Tickets are $12 for one of three Sampler Hours. Hour #1 is from 3 to 4 p.m., Hour #2 from 4 to 5 p.m., Hour #3 from 5 to 6 p.m. Try different kinds of salads, wraps, paninis, quesadillas, quiche, drinks, smoothies, and coffees, along with cheesecake, cookies and pastries. See any swim team member for tickets or call Kathy Nahrwold, 705-6257.
Trap and Skeet Shoot Jan. 11, 25
Trap and Skeet Shoot will be held Jan. 11, 25 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road from 12:30 p.m. to closing. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance Jan. 13, 20
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance will be highlighted Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Dance, sacred movement, is one of the most ancient and powerful spiritual rituals present in virtually all religious traditions.
In two illustrated presentations, Dr. L. Michael Spath, Religious Studies professor at IPFW, returns to CAC to share images of the sacred dance and their spiritual meaning from various religious traditions. Dr. Spath will discuss Bull-dancing, Lord Krishna and the dance of sacred seduction, the aesthetic poetry of Rumi that underlies the Sufi dance (“whirling dervishes.”)
Two Tuesdays, Jan. 13 and 20 at 7 p.m.; Tickets for both sessions of the two-part program are free with advance registration or $5 same day at the door.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Zanesville CCG
Fellowship Supper Jan. 14
Zanesville Community Church of God will serve a Fellowship Supper of soup and salad bar Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. Cost is a donation which is the best deal in town. Call Pastor Steve Whetstone, 452-8601, or Lois Swihart, 622-4276, with any questions.
Teen Germanfest Jan. 15
Teens ages 12-18 can join in Germanfest on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library.
Free German food and activities. Germanfest is free but you must pre-register by Jan. 9, 2009.
Sign up online at www.wellscolibrary.org or call the library at 260-824-1612.
Fish and Tenderloin Supper Jan. 16
A Fish and Tenderloin Supper will be held Friday, Jan. 16 at Souther West Conservation Club located 5703 Bluffton Road from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Eagle Watch at Salamonie Jan. 17
The Salamonie Bird Club and guests will hold an eagle watching field trip Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon or later.
Those attending should meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center in the Lost Bridge West Recreation Area. People will car pool and travel along the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers near Peru to look for eagles.
Fill up your tank for a trip of more than 30 miles. Bring snacks, sack lunches and drinks to join th e group. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. The trip will last until noon. If you need to leave early, please drive separately or with a group who plans to do the same.
For more information call 260-468-2127.
Hometown Opry Fundraiser Jan. 17
Hometown Opry Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at Steve's Landscape/Outdoor Concepts new location at 2275 N. Main Street, Bluffton. Proceeds will benefit Tammy Sark and Hank Esmond families.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Music will start at 7 p.m. There will be live local talent including: Gloryland Express, Arlene Stoller, Ked Moser, Unity, Psalm 100, Denny Meyer and Girls, Frauhiger Girls and more.
The event will be emceed by Mayor Ted Ellis. There will be raffle prizes and concessions available.
For more information or to contribute to the event call Steve and Gayla Gerber at 824-9561, Brad and Michelle Baumgartner at 824-3446 or Kirk and Laurie Baumgartner at 824-2042.
Story Session signup begins Jan. 19
Registration for Story Sessions at the Wells County Public Library begins on Monday, Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. Classes fill up fast. The 12-week sessions begin the first week of February. Sessions include:
• Wee Read: up to 24 months with caregiver
• Toddler Time: ages two and three with caregiver
• Story Hour: ages four to six.
There are three ways to sign up. Register in person at the library, by telephone at 260-824-1612, or online.
To register online follow these simple instructions: Log onto www.wellscolibrary.org. Click “Calendar of Events.” Go to the week of Feb. 1, 2009. Click on the program you wish your child to attend. Fill out the registration form. Click “Complete registration.” Save your confirmation notice. If confirmation is not received, call the library for more information.
Get Ready…Get Set…
Quit Smoking!
Jan. 21-Feb. 11
Get Ready…Get Set…Quit Smoking! will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, 2008 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center North Building (behind Walgreens), 1935 N. Main, Bluffton.
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but don’t know how. Sign up for a weekly class lasting four weeks to help you get ready to quit smoking in 2009.
Register by calling Molly Hoag at 824-5019 ext. 7952. There is a $20 registration fee due the first class.
Inside Tuscan Hills Jan. 22
Inside Tuscan Hills will be held Jan. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $6 per person.
Narrated by John Wilson and produced by Dakkan Abbe, view an insider's look at the elegant rural culture of Tuscany with exclusive access to the workshops, kitchens and homes of the Tuscan people.
This film reveals how the Tuscans themselves live and you’ll hear compelling stories of master craftsmen and country cooks, ancient farmhouses and rustic cheese makers, while soaking up the singularly beautiful landscape.
Discover a place where every meal honors the local beauty and pays tribute to culinary traditions; where artisans practice in the style of the masters who came before them; where residents are surrounded by the beauty and history of a mythical landscape. Sponsor: MarkleBank
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Jam Session Jan. 23
Jam Session 2009 will be held Jan. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Come share your musical talent for a fun-filled night with fellow vocalists and instrumentalists. Snacks provided--public welcome to watch! The event is free.
Performers request Stephanie Young at CAC to participate, or see www.wellscocreativearts.com for details. Join her, Sam Steffen, Jeff Higginbottom and some of their students along with newcomers for the fun of a casual impromptu jam. If you enjoy this opportunity, it may become a regular thing! Free.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Hoagland Pancake & Sausage Brunch Jan. 25
Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Brunch Sunday, Jan. 25, 2008.
Served will be sausage, all you can eat pancakes and drinks at the Hoagland Park Pavilion located at 11320 Hoagland Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $2.50 for children ages six through 12 and free for those under age five.
All proceeds will go to support Hoagland Park as well as donating to the Hoagland EMS and Fire Department. Funds will be matched by Thrivent. For more information call 260-417-7911.
Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme Sign ups Jan. 26
Sign ups for Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will be held Jan. 26 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $64.
Under Cynthia Lemmen’s instruction, Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will begin its second session soon!
Parents/Caregivers, bring your toddlers/preschoolers and watch them enjoy singing, musical games, as well as the use of instruments, puppets, and stories with their peers. Developmental music for young children has shown great “payoffs” in further education and lifestyle. Children 18 months and younger may attend for FREE with their older sibling(s). Call for registration.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Garage sale Jan. 29-Feb. 3 at Celina
A garage sale will be held Jan. 29 through Feb. 3 at the Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley Street, Celina to benefit the Mercer County Council on Aging.
Hours on Thursday (first day of the sale) will be until 7:30 p.m. Hours during the week will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours on Saturday and Sunday will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information call 419-586-1644.
Spike and the Bulldogs to perform at Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction and Dinner Jan. 31
The Boys and Girls Club will kick off their 2009 Operational Campaign with a dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Timber Ridge Golf Course.
Social hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and Spike and the Buldogs will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
For more information call 824-5070.
Spring Concert of Anthems rehearsals begin Feb. 3
The Mennonite Choral society will begin rehearsals Tuesday Feb. 3, 2009 at 7 p.m. for the “Spring Concert of Anthems” which will be performed on Sunday May 3, 2009 at the First Mennonite church in Berne.
Rehearsals will continue weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. through April 28 at the First Mennonite Church. The church is located at the intersection of U.S. 27 and State Road 218. All singers are invited to join in the presentation; no tryouts are necessary.
Spotlight Academy playing guitar begins Feb. 3
The Spotlight Academy will feature lessons on the guitar beginning Feb. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $80 per person.
Sam Steffen welcomes new and returning students for a fun series learning to play the guitar. Who: Students age seven through 12 and age 13 to adult at the CAC studio. Learn the instrument, reading music, chords, basic songs Fee is $80 or $72 CAC members plus $10 for the book.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner Show Feb. 14
A La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner and Show will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $20 per person.
Calling all sweethearts to La Vie D’Amour Valentine Dinner Show at the CAC on Saturday, Feb. 14 beginning at 7 p.m.
Musical entertainers for the evening are Dennis and Susan Wood. Enjoy a Parisian style evening filled with music, delicious food and romantic French songs, like a dreamy stroll in Paris. Come celebrate with some of the best talent in Wells County!
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Antique Arms Show Feb. 21
Conner Longrifles will present the 26th annual Antique Arms Show Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Center in Noblesville, just west of Highway 37 on Pleasant Street. Admission is $5.
For more information call Heber Cassidy at 317-773-8690.
Watercolor Painting Workshop begins March 7
A Watercolor Painting Workshop will be held March 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $85 per person.
Mark Polomchak is back and taking enrollments for his newest watercolor class! Polomchak is a 1975 graduate in Fine Art at Indiana University.
His heartwarming instruction style is achieved through the simplicity and grace of his paintings of images from the serene lifestyle of the Amish. His subject matter also includes contemporary florals, abstracts, and wildlife. Call for enrollment. Price includes supplies.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
What's Up in Wells County
Boys & Girls Club has a website
The Wells Community Boys and Girls Club now has a website to check out to see what the club offers area youth. The website is: www.wellsbgc.com.
In addition the club will be closed on the following dates: Dec. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 2008, Jan. 1 and Jan. 2, 2009
For more information call 824-5070.
New poetry contest open
A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a new poetry contest sponsored by Friendly Poets Guild. There are 50 prizes in all, totaling $4,500.
To enter, send one poem of 21 lines or less to: Free Poetry Contest, 10499 Mills Tower Dr., Suite 35, Rancho Cordova, Calif. 95670.
To enter online at www.friendlypoets.com. The deadline is Jan. 21, 2009. Those who want a winners list needs to enclose a stamped return envelope.
Thursday Night Bingo Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursday Night Bingo will be held Thursday, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road.
Doors open at: 4:30 p.m. Warm-ups start at: 6 p.m. Regular Bingo starts at: 7 p.m. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Spotlight Academy Jan. 8
Signups for Spotlight Academy Acting Classes will be held Jan. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Enroll your hometown Hamlets and drama divas for a new term of Acting Classes at CAC with instructor Stephanie Young! First class is Jan.8!
Learn styles of Readers’ Theater and oral Interpretation; including animated readings, story telling and improvising skills. This session will also dive into Shakespeare as a way to build comprehension. As the classes build on these concepts, they will prepare for their term-end performance to be held March 5, 2009. Dates: Thurs. Jan. 8 through March 5 Times: age 8-12 from 4 to 6 p.m.; teens from 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $90, member discount 10% For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Sign up for Creative Expressions Jan. 8
Sign ups for Creative Expressions will be held Thursday, Jan. 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. Cost is $48.00
A second session of Creative Expressions classes will begin Feb. 9, 2009. This will be a continuation of the fall session. We will also be taking enrollments for a new beginning Session I. We limit class size so your pre-paid enrollment guarantees class placement.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Ossian Conservation Club annual meeting Jan. 9
Ossian Conservation Club’s annual meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Moser Lake Clubhouse at the Conservation Grounds, 2-1/2 miles west of Ossian off Norwell Road. Agenda is annual election of directors and officers.
Any organization requesting to use the clubhouse and grounds, please submit request as soon as possible. Contact the Ossian Conservation Club at 622-4712.
“The Lore of Aprons in Story and Song” Jan. 9
“The Lore of Aprons in Story and Song” will be held Friday, Jan. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Come see the history of aprons put into story and song by the talented Vickie Kibellus.
All audience members must purchase $5 tickets after Jan. 6 in order to see the performance.
This is sure to be a breath of fresh air after the holidays; a chance to bring in the year 2009 with a light and bright start. Vickie Kibellus is a long-time performer in Indiana. Her dynamic voice and compelling stage presence have graced many a stage such as the Good Times Theatre at Bearcreek Farms where Vickie performed in Godspell, The Fantastiks, Oliver, Guys & Dolls, Carnival, and Tea with Mrs. Porter (an original production of her own creation).
With Crying Baby Productions, Vickie performed in H.M.S. Pinafore and Pirates of Penzance. She is a costumer and freelance artist who has done costume construction for several performances including Anything Goes and Something’s Afoot at the Warren Pulse Opera House. Vickie also had a part in the production of Unsung Cole with the Grey Lite Players.
For more informatin log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Make a bird feeder at Science Central
Visit Science Central to make an environmentally friendly bird feeder any Saturday during the month of January.
The bird feeders will be made out of natural and recycled materials to help our feathered friends. The program is free with admission.
Science Central's Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and seniors and children ages three through 12. Children under age two are free.
For more information call 260-424-2400 or log onto to: www.sciencecentral.org.
Norwell High School swim team fundraiser at Brew Ha! Jan. 11
Come out and enjoy some good food and support the Norwell High School swim team for a Brew Ha! Sampler Hour fundraiser Sunday, Jan. 11 at 122 S. Jefferson St., Ossian. Tickets are $12 for one of three Sampler Hours. Hour #1 is from 3 to 4 p.m., Hour #2 from 4 to 5 p.m., Hour #3 from 5 to 6 p.m. Try different kinds of salads, wraps, paninis, quesadillas, quiche, drinks, smoothies, and coffees, along with cheesecake, cookies and pastries. See any swim team member for tickets or call Kathy Nahrwold, 705-6257.
Trap and Skeet Shoot Jan. 11, 25
Trap and Skeet Shoot will be held Jan. 11, 25 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road from 12:30 p.m. to closing. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance Jan. 13, 20
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance will be highlighted Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Dance, sacred movement, is one of the most ancient and powerful spiritual rituals present in virtually all religious traditions.
In two illustrated presentations, Dr. L. Michael Spath, Religious Studies professor at IPFW, returns to CAC to share images of the sacred dance and their spiritual meaning from various religious traditions. Dr. Spath will discuss Bull-dancing, Lord Krishna and the dance of sacred seduction, the aesthetic poetry of Rumi that underlies the Sufi dance (“whirling dervishes.”)
Two Tuesdays, Jan. 13 and 20 at 7 p.m.; Tickets for both sessions of the two-part program are free with advance registration or $5 same day at the door.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Zanesville CCG
Fellowship Supper Jan. 14
Zanesville Community Church of God will serve a Fellowship Supper of soup and salad bar Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. Cost is a donation which is the best deal in town. Call Pastor Steve Whetstone, 452-8601, or Lois Swihart, 622-4276, with any questions.
Teen Germanfest Jan. 15
Teens ages 12-18 can join in Germanfest on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library.
Free German food and activities. Germanfest is free but you must pre-register by Jan. 9, 2009.
Sign up online at www.wellscolibrary.org or call the library at 260-824-1612.
Fish and Tenderloin Supper Jan. 16
A Fish and Tenderloin Supper will be held Friday, Jan. 16 at Souther West Conservation Club located 5703 Bluffton Road from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Eagle Watch at Salamonie Jan. 17
The Salamonie Bird Club and guests will hold an eagle watching field trip Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon or later.
Those attending should meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center in the Lost Bridge West Recreation Area. People will car pool and travel along the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers near Peru to look for eagles.
Fill up your tank for a trip of more than 30 miles. Bring snacks, sack lunches and drinks to join th e group. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. The trip will last until noon. If you need to leave early, please drive separately or with a group who plans to do the same.
For more information call 260-468-2127.
Hometown Opry Fundraiser Jan. 17
Hometown Opry Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at Steve's Landscape/Outdoor Concepts new location at 2275 N. Main Street, Bluffton. Proceeds will benefit Tammy Sark and Hank Esmond families.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Music will start at 7 p.m. There will be live local talent including: Gloryland Express, Arlene Stoller, Ked Moser, Unity, Psalm 100, Denny Meyer and Girls, Frauhiger Girls and more.
The event will be emceed by Mayor Ted Ellis. There will be raffle prizes and concessions available.
For more information or to contribute to the event call Steve and Gayla Gerber at 824-9561, Brad and Michelle Baumgartner at 824-3446 or Kirk and Laurie Baumgartner at 824-2042.
Story Session signup begins Jan. 19
Registration for Story Sessions at the Wells County Public Library begins on Monday, Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. Classes fill up fast. The 12-week sessions begin the first week of February. Sessions include:
• Wee Read: up to 24 months with caregiver
• Toddler Time: ages two and three with caregiver
• Story Hour: ages four to six.
There are three ways to sign up. Register in person at the library, by telephone at 260-824-1612, or online.
To register online follow these simple instructions: Log onto www.wellscolibrary.org. Click “Calendar of Events.” Go to the week of Feb. 1, 2009. Click on the program you wish your child to attend. Fill out the registration form. Click “Complete registration.” Save your confirmation notice. If confirmation is not received, call the library for more information.
Get Ready…Get Set…
Quit Smoking!
Jan. 21-Feb. 11
Get Ready…Get Set…Quit Smoking! will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, 2008 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center North Building (behind Walgreens), 1935 N. Main, Bluffton.
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but don’t know how. Sign up for a weekly class lasting four weeks to help you get ready to quit smoking in 2009.
Register by calling Molly Hoag at 824-5019 ext. 7952. There is a $20 registration fee due the first class.
Inside Tuscan Hills Jan. 22
Inside Tuscan Hills will be held Jan. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $6 per person.
Narrated by John Wilson and produced by Dakkan Abbe, view an insider's look at the elegant rural culture of Tuscany with exclusive access to the workshops, kitchens and homes of the Tuscan people.
This film reveals how the Tuscans themselves live and you’ll hear compelling stories of master craftsmen and country cooks, ancient farmhouses and rustic cheese makers, while soaking up the singularly beautiful landscape.
Discover a place where every meal honors the local beauty and pays tribute to culinary traditions; where artisans practice in the style of the masters who came before them; where residents are surrounded by the beauty and history of a mythical landscape. Sponsor: MarkleBank
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Jam Session Jan. 23
Jam Session 2009 will be held Jan. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Come share your musical talent for a fun-filled night with fellow vocalists and instrumentalists. Snacks provided--public welcome to watch! The event is free.
Performers request Stephanie Young at CAC to participate, or see www.wellscocreativearts.com for details. Join her, Sam Steffen, Jeff Higginbottom and some of their students along with newcomers for the fun of a casual impromptu jam. If you enjoy this opportunity, it may become a regular thing! Free.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Hoagland Pancake & Sausage Brunch Jan. 25
Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Brunch Sunday, Jan. 25, 2008.
Served will be sausage, all you can eat pancakes and drinks at the Hoagland Park Pavilion located at 11320 Hoagland Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $2.50 for children ages six through 12 and free for those under age five.
All proceeds will go to support Hoagland Park as well as donating to the Hoagland EMS and Fire Department. Funds will be matched by Thrivent. For more information call 260-417-7911.
Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme Sign ups Jan. 26
Sign ups for Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will be held Jan. 26 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $64.
Under Cynthia Lemmen’s instruction, Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will begin its second session soon!
Parents/Caregivers, bring your toddlers/preschoolers and watch them enjoy singing, musical games, as well as the use of instruments, puppets, and stories with their peers. Developmental music for young children has shown great “payoffs” in further education and lifestyle. Children 18 months and younger may attend for FREE with their older sibling(s). Call for registration.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Garage sale Jan. 29-Feb. 3 at Celina
A garage sale will be held Jan. 29 through Feb. 3 at the Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley Street, Celina to benefit the Mercer County Council on Aging.
Hours on Thursday (first day of the sale) will be until 7:30 p.m. Hours during the week will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours on Saturday and Sunday will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information call 419-586-1644.
Spike and the Bulldogs to perform at Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction and Dinner Jan. 31
The Boys and Girls Club will kick off their 2009 Operational Campaign with a dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Timber Ridge Golf Course.
Social hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and Spike and the Buldogs will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
For more information call 824-5070.
Spring Concert of Anthems rehearsals begin Feb. 3
The Mennonite Choral society will begin rehearsals Tuesday Feb. 3, 2009 at 7 p.m. for the “Spring Concert of Anthems” which will be performed on Sunday May 3, 2009 at the First Mennonite church in Berne.
Rehearsals will continue weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. through April 28 at the First Mennonite Church. The church is located at the intersection of U.S. 27 and State Road 218. All singers are invited to join in the presentation; no tryouts are necessary.
Spotlight Academy playing guitar begins Feb. 3
The Spotlight Academy will feature lessons on the guitar beginning Feb. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $80 per person.
Sam Steffen welcomes new and returning students for a fun series learning to play the guitar. Who: Students age seven through 12 and age 13 to adult at the CAC studio. Learn the instrument, reading music, chords, basic songs Fee is $80 or $72 CAC members plus $10 for the book.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner Show Feb. 14
A La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner and Show will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $20 per person.
Calling all sweethearts to La Vie D’Amour Valentine Dinner Show at the CAC on Saturday, Feb. 14 beginning at 7 p.m.
Musical entertainers for the evening are Dennis and Susan Wood. Enjoy a Parisian style evening filled with music, delicious food and romantic French songs, like a dreamy stroll in Paris. Come celebrate with some of the best talent in Wells County!
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Antique Arms Show Feb. 21
Conner Longrifles will present the 26th annual Antique Arms Show Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Center in Noblesville, just west of Highway 37 on Pleasant Street. Admission is $5.
For more information call Heber Cassidy at 317-773-8690.
Watercolor Painting Workshop begins March 7
A Watercolor Painting Workshop will be held March 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $85 per person.
Mark Polomchak is back and taking enrollments for his newest watercolor class! Polomchak is a 1975 graduate in Fine Art at Indiana University.
His heartwarming instruction style is achieved through the simplicity and grace of his paintings of images from the serene lifestyle of the Amish. His subject matter also includes contemporary florals, abstracts, and wildlife. Call for enrollment. Price includes supplies.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
The Wells Community Boys and Girls Club now has a website to check out to see what the club offers area youth. The website is: www.wellsbgc.com.
In addition the club will be closed on the following dates: Dec. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 2008, Jan. 1 and Jan. 2, 2009
For more information call 824-5070.
New poetry contest open
A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a new poetry contest sponsored by Friendly Poets Guild. There are 50 prizes in all, totaling $4,500.
To enter, send one poem of 21 lines or less to: Free Poetry Contest, 10499 Mills Tower Dr., Suite 35, Rancho Cordova, Calif. 95670.
To enter online at www.friendlypoets.com. The deadline is Jan. 21, 2009. Those who want a winners list needs to enclose a stamped return envelope.
Thursday Night Bingo Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursday Night Bingo will be held Thursday, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road.
Doors open at: 4:30 p.m. Warm-ups start at: 6 p.m. Regular Bingo starts at: 7 p.m. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Spotlight Academy Jan. 8
Signups for Spotlight Academy Acting Classes will be held Jan. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Enroll your hometown Hamlets and drama divas for a new term of Acting Classes at CAC with instructor Stephanie Young! First class is Jan.8!
Learn styles of Readers’ Theater and oral Interpretation; including animated readings, story telling and improvising skills. This session will also dive into Shakespeare as a way to build comprehension. As the classes build on these concepts, they will prepare for their term-end performance to be held March 5, 2009. Dates: Thurs. Jan. 8 through March 5 Times: age 8-12 from 4 to 6 p.m.; teens from 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $90, member discount 10% For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Sign up for Creative Expressions Jan. 8
Sign ups for Creative Expressions will be held Thursday, Jan. 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. Cost is $48.00
A second session of Creative Expressions classes will begin Feb. 9, 2009. This will be a continuation of the fall session. We will also be taking enrollments for a new beginning Session I. We limit class size so your pre-paid enrollment guarantees class placement.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Ossian Conservation Club annual meeting Jan. 9
Ossian Conservation Club’s annual meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Moser Lake Clubhouse at the Conservation Grounds, 2-1/2 miles west of Ossian off Norwell Road. Agenda is annual election of directors and officers.
Any organization requesting to use the clubhouse and grounds, please submit request as soon as possible. Contact the Ossian Conservation Club at 622-4712.
“The Lore of Aprons in Story and Song” Jan. 9
“The Lore of Aprons in Story and Song” will be held Friday, Jan. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Come see the history of aprons put into story and song by the talented Vickie Kibellus.
All audience members must purchase $5 tickets after Jan. 6 in order to see the performance.
This is sure to be a breath of fresh air after the holidays; a chance to bring in the year 2009 with a light and bright start. Vickie Kibellus is a long-time performer in Indiana. Her dynamic voice and compelling stage presence have graced many a stage such as the Good Times Theatre at Bearcreek Farms where Vickie performed in Godspell, The Fantastiks, Oliver, Guys & Dolls, Carnival, and Tea with Mrs. Porter (an original production of her own creation).
With Crying Baby Productions, Vickie performed in H.M.S. Pinafore and Pirates of Penzance. She is a costumer and freelance artist who has done costume construction for several performances including Anything Goes and Something’s Afoot at the Warren Pulse Opera House. Vickie also had a part in the production of Unsung Cole with the Grey Lite Players.
For more informatin log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Make a bird feeder at Science Central
Visit Science Central to make an environmentally friendly bird feeder any Saturday during the month of January.
The bird feeders will be made out of natural and recycled materials to help our feathered friends. The program is free with admission.
Science Central's Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and seniors and children ages three through 12. Children under age two are free.
For more information call 260-424-2400 or log onto to: www.sciencecentral.org.
Norwell High School swim team fundraiser at Brew Ha! Jan. 11
Come out and enjoy some good food and support the Norwell High School swim team for a Brew Ha! Sampler Hour fundraiser Sunday, Jan. 11 at 122 S. Jefferson St., Ossian. Tickets are $12 for one of three Sampler Hours. Hour #1 is from 3 to 4 p.m., Hour #2 from 4 to 5 p.m., Hour #3 from 5 to 6 p.m. Try different kinds of salads, wraps, paninis, quesadillas, quiche, drinks, smoothies, and coffees, along with cheesecake, cookies and pastries. See any swim team member for tickets or call Kathy Nahrwold, 705-6257.
Trap and Skeet Shoot Jan. 11, 25
Trap and Skeet Shoot will be held Jan. 11, 25 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road from 12:30 p.m. to closing. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance Jan. 13, 20
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance will be highlighted Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Dance, sacred movement, is one of the most ancient and powerful spiritual rituals present in virtually all religious traditions.
In two illustrated presentations, Dr. L. Michael Spath, Religious Studies professor at IPFW, returns to CAC to share images of the sacred dance and their spiritual meaning from various religious traditions. Dr. Spath will discuss Bull-dancing, Lord Krishna and the dance of sacred seduction, the aesthetic poetry of Rumi that underlies the Sufi dance (“whirling dervishes.”)
Two Tuesdays, Jan. 13 and 20 at 7 p.m.; Tickets for both sessions of the two-part program are free with advance registration or $5 same day at the door.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Zanesville CCG
Fellowship Supper Jan. 14
Zanesville Community Church of God will serve a Fellowship Supper of soup and salad bar Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. Cost is a donation which is the best deal in town. Call Pastor Steve Whetstone, 452-8601, or Lois Swihart, 622-4276, with any questions.
Teen Germanfest Jan. 15
Teens ages 12-18 can join in Germanfest on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library.
Free German food and activities. Germanfest is free but you must pre-register by Jan. 9, 2009.
Sign up online at www.wellscolibrary.org or call the library at 260-824-1612.
Fish and Tenderloin Supper Jan. 16
A Fish and Tenderloin Supper will be held Friday, Jan. 16 at Souther West Conservation Club located 5703 Bluffton Road from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Eagle Watch at Salamonie Jan. 17
The Salamonie Bird Club and guests will hold an eagle watching field trip Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon or later.
Those attending should meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center in the Lost Bridge West Recreation Area. People will car pool and travel along the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers near Peru to look for eagles.
Fill up your tank for a trip of more than 30 miles. Bring snacks, sack lunches and drinks to join th e group. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. The trip will last until noon. If you need to leave early, please drive separately or with a group who plans to do the same.
For more information call 260-468-2127.
Hometown Opry Fundraiser Jan. 17
Hometown Opry Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at Steve's Landscape/Outdoor Concepts new location at 2275 N. Main Street, Bluffton. Proceeds will benefit Tammy Sark and Hank Esmond families.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Music will start at 7 p.m. There will be live local talent including: Gloryland Express, Arlene Stoller, Ked Moser, Unity, Psalm 100, Denny Meyer and Girls, Frauhiger Girls and more.
The event will be emceed by Mayor Ted Ellis. There will be raffle prizes and concessions available.
For more information or to contribute to the event call Steve and Gayla Gerber at 824-9561, Brad and Michelle Baumgartner at 824-3446 or Kirk and Laurie Baumgartner at 824-2042.
Story Session signup begins Jan. 19
Registration for Story Sessions at the Wells County Public Library begins on Monday, Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. Classes fill up fast. The 12-week sessions begin the first week of February. Sessions include:
• Wee Read: up to 24 months with caregiver
• Toddler Time: ages two and three with caregiver
• Story Hour: ages four to six.
There are three ways to sign up. Register in person at the library, by telephone at 260-824-1612, or online.
To register online follow these simple instructions: Log onto www.wellscolibrary.org. Click “Calendar of Events.” Go to the week of Feb. 1, 2009. Click on the program you wish your child to attend. Fill out the registration form. Click “Complete registration.” Save your confirmation notice. If confirmation is not received, call the library for more information.
Get Ready…Get Set…
Quit Smoking!
Jan. 21-Feb. 11
Get Ready…Get Set…Quit Smoking! will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, 2008 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center North Building (behind Walgreens), 1935 N. Main, Bluffton.
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but don’t know how. Sign up for a weekly class lasting four weeks to help you get ready to quit smoking in 2009.
Register by calling Molly Hoag at 824-5019 ext. 7952. There is a $20 registration fee due the first class.
Inside Tuscan Hills Jan. 22
Inside Tuscan Hills will be held Jan. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $6 per person.
Narrated by John Wilson and produced by Dakkan Abbe, view an insider's look at the elegant rural culture of Tuscany with exclusive access to the workshops, kitchens and homes of the Tuscan people.
This film reveals how the Tuscans themselves live and you’ll hear compelling stories of master craftsmen and country cooks, ancient farmhouses and rustic cheese makers, while soaking up the singularly beautiful landscape.
Discover a place where every meal honors the local beauty and pays tribute to culinary traditions; where artisans practice in the style of the masters who came before them; where residents are surrounded by the beauty and history of a mythical landscape. Sponsor: MarkleBank
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Jam Session Jan. 23
Jam Session 2009 will be held Jan. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Come share your musical talent for a fun-filled night with fellow vocalists and instrumentalists. Snacks provided--public welcome to watch! The event is free.
Performers request Stephanie Young at CAC to participate, or see www.wellscocreativearts.com for details. Join her, Sam Steffen, Jeff Higginbottom and some of their students along with newcomers for the fun of a casual impromptu jam. If you enjoy this opportunity, it may become a regular thing! Free.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Hoagland Pancake & Sausage Brunch Jan. 25
Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Brunch Sunday, Jan. 25, 2008.
Served will be sausage, all you can eat pancakes and drinks at the Hoagland Park Pavilion located at 11320 Hoagland Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $2.50 for children ages six through 12 and free for those under age five.
All proceeds will go to support Hoagland Park as well as donating to the Hoagland EMS and Fire Department. Funds will be matched by Thrivent. For more information call 260-417-7911.
Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme Sign ups Jan. 26
Sign ups for Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will be held Jan. 26 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $64.
Under Cynthia Lemmen’s instruction, Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will begin its second session soon!
Parents/Caregivers, bring your toddlers/preschoolers and watch them enjoy singing, musical games, as well as the use of instruments, puppets, and stories with their peers. Developmental music for young children has shown great “payoffs” in further education and lifestyle. Children 18 months and younger may attend for FREE with their older sibling(s). Call for registration.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Garage sale Jan. 29-Feb. 3 at Celina
A garage sale will be held Jan. 29 through Feb. 3 at the Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley Street, Celina to benefit the Mercer County Council on Aging.
Hours on Thursday (first day of the sale) will be until 7:30 p.m. Hours during the week will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours on Saturday and Sunday will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information call 419-586-1644.
Spike and the Bulldogs to perform at Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction and Dinner Jan. 31
The Boys and Girls Club will kick off their 2009 Operational Campaign with a dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Timber Ridge Golf Course.
Social hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and Spike and the Buldogs will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
For more information call 824-5070.
Spring Concert of Anthems rehearsals begin Feb. 3
The Mennonite Choral society will begin rehearsals Tuesday Feb. 3, 2009 at 7 p.m. for the “Spring Concert of Anthems” which will be performed on Sunday May 3, 2009 at the First Mennonite church in Berne.
Rehearsals will continue weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. through April 28 at the First Mennonite Church. The church is located at the intersection of U.S. 27 and State Road 218. All singers are invited to join in the presentation; no tryouts are necessary.
Spotlight Academy playing guitar begins Feb. 3
The Spotlight Academy will feature lessons on the guitar beginning Feb. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $80 per person.
Sam Steffen welcomes new and returning students for a fun series learning to play the guitar. Who: Students age seven through 12 and age 13 to adult at the CAC studio. Learn the instrument, reading music, chords, basic songs Fee is $80 or $72 CAC members plus $10 for the book.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner Show Feb. 14
A La Vie D'Amour Valentine Dinner and Show will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $20 per person.
Calling all sweethearts to La Vie D’Amour Valentine Dinner Show at the CAC on Saturday, Feb. 14 beginning at 7 p.m.
Musical entertainers for the evening are Dennis and Susan Wood. Enjoy a Parisian style evening filled with music, delicious food and romantic French songs, like a dreamy stroll in Paris. Come celebrate with some of the best talent in Wells County!
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Antique Arms Show Feb. 21
Conner Longrifles will present the 26th annual Antique Arms Show Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Center in Noblesville, just west of Highway 37 on Pleasant Street. Admission is $5.
For more information call Heber Cassidy at 317-773-8690.
Watercolor Painting Workshop begins March 7
A Watercolor Painting Workshop will be held March 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $85 per person.
Mark Polomchak is back and taking enrollments for his newest watercolor class! Polomchak is a 1975 graduate in Fine Art at Indiana University.
His heartwarming instruction style is achieved through the simplicity and grace of his paintings of images from the serene lifestyle of the Amish. His subject matter also includes contemporary florals, abstracts, and wildlife. Call for enrollment. Price includes supplies.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Thursday night BINGO!!!
Thursday Night Bingo Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursday Night Bingo will be held Thursday, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road.
Doors open at: 4:30 p.m. Warm-ups start at: 6 p.m. Regular Bingo starts at: 7 p.m. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Spotlight Academy Jan. 8
Signups for Spotlight Academy Acting Classes will be held Jan. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Enroll your hometown Hamlets and drama divas for a new term of Acting Classes at CAC with instructor Stephanie Young! First class is Jan.8!
Learn styles of Readers’ Theater and oral Interpretation; including animated readings, story telling and improvising skills. This session will also dive into Shakespeare as a way to build comprehension. As the classes build on these concepts, they will prepare for their term-end performance to be held March 5, 2009. Dates: Thurs. Jan. 8 through March 5 Times: age 8-12 from 4 to 6 p.m.; teens from 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $90, member discount 10% For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Sign up for Creative Expressions Jan. 8
Sign ups for Creative Expressions will be held Thursday, Jan. 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. Cost is $48.00
A second session of Creative Expressions classes will begin Feb. 9, 2009. This will be a continuation of the fall session. We will also be taking enrollments for a new beginning Session I. We limit class size so your pre-paid enrollment guarantees class placement.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Ossian Conservation Club annual meeting Jan. 9
Ossian Conservation Club’s annual meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Moser Lake Clubhouse at the Conservation Grounds, 2-1/2 miles west of Ossian off Norwell Road. Agenda is annual election of directors and officers.
Any organization requesting to use the clubhouse and grounds, please submit request as soon as possible. Contact the Ossian Conservation Club at 622-4712.
“The Lore of Aprons in Story and Song” Jan. 9
“The Lore of Aprons in Story and Song” will be held Friday, Jan. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Come see the history of aprons put into story and song by the talented Vickie Kibellus.
All audience members must purchase $5 tickets after Jan. 6 in order to see the performance.
This is sure to be a breath of fresh air after the holidays; a chance to bring in the year 2009 with a light and bright start. Vickie Kibellus is a long-time performer in Indiana. Her dynamic voice and compelling stage presence have graced many a stage such as the Good Times Theatre at Bearcreek Farms where Vickie performed in Godspell, The Fantastiks, Oliver, Guys & Dolls, Carnival, and Tea with Mrs. Porter (an original production of her own creation).
With Crying Baby Productions, Vickie performed in H.M.S. Pinafore and Pirates of Penzance. She is a costumer and freelance artist who has done costume construction for several performances including Anything Goes and Something’s Afoot at the Warren Pulse Opera House. Vickie also had a part in the production of Unsung Cole with the Grey Lite Players.
For more informatin log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Norwell High School swim team fundraiser at Brew Ha! Jan. 11
Come out and enjoy some good food and support the Norwell High School swim team for a Brew Ha! Sampler Hour fundraiser Sunday, Jan. 11 at 122 S. Jefferson St., Ossian. Tickets are $12 for one of three Sampler Hours. Hour #1 is from 3 to 4 p.m., Hour #2 from 4 to 5 p.m., Hour #3 from 5 to 6 p.m. Try different kinds of salads, wraps, paninis, quesadillas, quiche, drinks, smoothies, and coffees, along with cheesecake, cookies and pastries. See any swim team member for tickets or call Kathy Nahrwold, 705-6257.
Trap and Skeet Shoot Jan. 11, 25
Trap and Skeet Shoot will be held Jan. 11, 25 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road from 12:30 p.m. to closing. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance Jan. 13, 20
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance will be highlighted Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Dance, sacred movement, is one of the most ancient and powerful spiritual rituals present in virtually all religious traditions.
In two illustrated presentations, Dr. L. Michael Spath, Religious Studies professor at IPFW, returns to CAC to share images of the sacred dance and their spiritual meaning from various religious traditions. Dr. Spath will discuss Bull-dancing, Lord Krishna and the dance of sacred seduction, the aesthetic poetry of Rumi that underlies the Sufi dance (“whirling dervishes.”)
Two Tuesdays, Jan. 13 and 20 at 7 p.m.; Tickets for both sessions of the two-part program are free with advance registration or $5 same day at the door.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Zanesville CCG
Fellowship Supper Jan. 14
Zanesville Community Church of God will serve a Fellowship Supper of soup and salad bar Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. Cost is a donation which is the best deal in town. Call Pastor Steve Whetstone, 452-8601, or Lois Swihart, 622-4276, with any questions.
Teen Germanfest Jan. 15
Teens ages 12-18 can join in Germanfest on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library.
Free German food and activities. Germanfest is free but you must pre-register by Jan. 9, 2009.
Sign up online at www.wellscolibrary.org or call the library at 260-824-1612.
Fish and Tenderloin Supper Jan. 16
A Fish and Tenderloin Supper will be held Friday, Jan. 16 at Souther West Conservation Club located 5703 Bluffton Road from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Eagle Watch at Salamonie Jan. 17
The Salamonie Bird Club and guests will hold an eagle watching field trip Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon or later.
Those attending should meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center in the Lost Bridge West Recreation Area. People will car pool and travel along the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers near Peru to look for eagles.
Fill up your tank for a trip of more than 30 miles. Bring snacks, sack lunches and drinks to join th e group. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. The trip will last until noon. If you need to leave early, please drive separately or with a group who plans to do the same.
For more information call 260-468-2127.
Hometown Opry Fundraiser Jan. 17
Hometown Opry Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at Steve's Landscape/Outdoor Concepts new location at 2275 N. Main Street, Bluffton. Proceeds will benefit Tammy Sark and Hank Esmond families.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Music will start at 7 p.m. There will be live local talent including: Gloryland Express, Arlene Stoller, Ked Moser, Unity, Psalm 100, Denny Meyer and Girls, Frauhiger Girls and more.
The event will be emceed by Mayor Ted Ellis. There will be raffle prizes and concessions available.
For more information or to contribute to the event call Steve and Gayla Gerber at 824-9561, Brad and Michelle Baumgartner at 824-3446 or Kirk and Laurie Baumgartner at 824-2042.
Story Session signup begins Jan. 19
Registration for Story Sessions at the Wells County Public Library begins on Monday, Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. Classes fill up fast. The 12-week sessions begin the first week of February. Sessions include:
• Wee Read: up to 24 months with caregiver
• Toddler Time: ages two and three with caregiver
• Story Hour: ages four to six.
There are three ways to sign up. Register in person at the library, by telephone at 260-824-1612, or online.
To register online follow these simple instructions: Log onto www.wellscolibrary.org. Click “Calendar of Events.” Go to the week of Feb. 1, 2009. Click on the program you wish your child to attend. Fill out the registration form. Click “Complete registration.” Save your confirmation notice. If confirmation is not received, call the library for more information.
Get Ready…Get Set…
Quit Smoking!
Jan. 21-Feb. 11
Get Ready…Get Set…Quit Smoking! will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, 2008 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center North Building (behind Walgreens), 1935 N. Main, Bluffton.
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but don’t know how. Sign up for a weekly class lasting four weeks to help you get ready to quit smoking in 2009.
Register by calling Molly Hoag at 824-5019 ext. 7952. There is a $20 registration fee due the first class.
Inside Tuscan Hills Jan. 22
Inside Tuscan Hills will be held Jan. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $6 per person.
Narrated by John Wilson and produced by Dakkan Abbe, view an insider's look at the elegant rural culture of Tuscany with exclusive access to the workshops, kitchens and homes of the Tuscan people.
This film reveals how the Tuscans themselves live and you’ll hear compelling stories of master craftsmen and country cooks, ancient farmhouses and rustic cheese makers, while soaking up the singularly beautiful landscape.
Discover a place where every meal honors the local beauty and pays tribute to culinary traditions; where artisans practice in the style of the masters who came before them; where residents are surrounded by the beauty and history of a mythical landscape. Sponsor: MarkleBank
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Jam Session Jan. 23
Jam Session 2009 will be held Jan. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Come share your musical talent for a fun-filled night with fellow vocalists and instrumentalists. Snacks provided--public welcome to watch! The event is free.
Performers request Stephanie Young at CAC to participate, or see www.wellscocreativearts.com for details. Join her, Sam Steffen, Jeff Higginbottom and some of their students along with newcomers for the fun of a casual impromptu jam. If you enjoy this opportunity, it may become a regular thing! Free.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Hoagland Pancake & Sausage Brunch Jan. 25
Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Brunch Sunday, Jan. 25, 2008.
Served will be sausage, all you can eat pancakes and drinks at the Hoagland Park Pavilion located at 11320 Hoagland Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $2.50 for children ages six through 12 and free for those under age five.
All proceeds will go to support Hoagland Park as well as donating to the Hoagland EMS and Fire Department. Funds will be matched by Thrivent. For more information call 260-417-7911.
Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme Sign ups Jan. 26
Sign ups for Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will be held Jan. 26 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $64.
Under Cynthia Lemmen’s instruction, Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will begin its second session soon!
Parents/Caregivers, bring your toddlers/preschoolers and watch them enjoy singing, musical games, as well as the use of instruments, puppets, and stories with their peers. Developmental music for young children has shown great “payoffs” in further education and lifestyle. Children 18 months and younger may attend for FREE with their older sibling(s). Call for registration.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Garage sale Jan. 29-Feb. 3 at Celina
A garage sale will be held Jan. 29 through Feb. 3 at the Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley Street, Celina to benefit the Mercer County Council on Aging.
Hours on Thursday (first day of the sale) will be until 7:30 p.m. Hours during the week will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours on Saturday and Sunday will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information call 419-586-1644.
Spike and the Bulldogs to perform at Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction and Dinner Jan. 31
The Boys and Girls Club will kick off their 2009 Operational Campaign with a dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Timber Ridge Golf Course.
Social hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and Spike and the Buldogs will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
For more information call 824-5070.
Spring Concert of Anthems rehearsals begin Feb. 3
The Mennonite Choral society will begin rehearsals Tuesday Feb. 3, 2009 at 7 p.m. for the “Spring Concert of Anthems” which will be performed on Sunday May 3, 2009 at the First Mennonite church in Berne.
Rehearsals will continue weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. through April 28 at the First Mennonite Church. The church is located at the intersection of U.S. 27 and State Road 218. All singers are invited to join in the presentation; no tryouts are necessary.
Antique Arms Show Feb. 21
Conner Longrifles will present the 26th annual Antique Arms Show Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Center in Noblesville, just west of Highway 37 on Pleasant Street. Admission is $5.
For more information call Heber Cassidy at 317-773-8690.
Thursday Night Bingo will be held Thursday, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road.
Doors open at: 4:30 p.m. Warm-ups start at: 6 p.m. Regular Bingo starts at: 7 p.m. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Spotlight Academy Jan. 8
Signups for Spotlight Academy Acting Classes will be held Jan. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Enroll your hometown Hamlets and drama divas for a new term of Acting Classes at CAC with instructor Stephanie Young! First class is Jan.8!
Learn styles of Readers’ Theater and oral Interpretation; including animated readings, story telling and improvising skills. This session will also dive into Shakespeare as a way to build comprehension. As the classes build on these concepts, they will prepare for their term-end performance to be held March 5, 2009. Dates: Thurs. Jan. 8 through March 5 Times: age 8-12 from 4 to 6 p.m.; teens from 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $90, member discount 10% For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Sign up for Creative Expressions Jan. 8
Sign ups for Creative Expressions will be held Thursday, Jan. 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. Cost is $48.00
A second session of Creative Expressions classes will begin Feb. 9, 2009. This will be a continuation of the fall session. We will also be taking enrollments for a new beginning Session I. We limit class size so your pre-paid enrollment guarantees class placement.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Ossian Conservation Club annual meeting Jan. 9
Ossian Conservation Club’s annual meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Moser Lake Clubhouse at the Conservation Grounds, 2-1/2 miles west of Ossian off Norwell Road. Agenda is annual election of directors and officers.
Any organization requesting to use the clubhouse and grounds, please submit request as soon as possible. Contact the Ossian Conservation Club at 622-4712.
“The Lore of Aprons in Story and Song” Jan. 9
“The Lore of Aprons in Story and Song” will be held Friday, Jan. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Come see the history of aprons put into story and song by the talented Vickie Kibellus.
All audience members must purchase $5 tickets after Jan. 6 in order to see the performance.
This is sure to be a breath of fresh air after the holidays; a chance to bring in the year 2009 with a light and bright start. Vickie Kibellus is a long-time performer in Indiana. Her dynamic voice and compelling stage presence have graced many a stage such as the Good Times Theatre at Bearcreek Farms where Vickie performed in Godspell, The Fantastiks, Oliver, Guys & Dolls, Carnival, and Tea with Mrs. Porter (an original production of her own creation).
With Crying Baby Productions, Vickie performed in H.M.S. Pinafore and Pirates of Penzance. She is a costumer and freelance artist who has done costume construction for several performances including Anything Goes and Something’s Afoot at the Warren Pulse Opera House. Vickie also had a part in the production of Unsung Cole with the Grey Lite Players.
For more informatin log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Norwell High School swim team fundraiser at Brew Ha! Jan. 11
Come out and enjoy some good food and support the Norwell High School swim team for a Brew Ha! Sampler Hour fundraiser Sunday, Jan. 11 at 122 S. Jefferson St., Ossian. Tickets are $12 for one of three Sampler Hours. Hour #1 is from 3 to 4 p.m., Hour #2 from 4 to 5 p.m., Hour #3 from 5 to 6 p.m. Try different kinds of salads, wraps, paninis, quesadillas, quiche, drinks, smoothies, and coffees, along with cheesecake, cookies and pastries. See any swim team member for tickets or call Kathy Nahrwold, 705-6257.
Trap and Skeet Shoot Jan. 11, 25
Trap and Skeet Shoot will be held Jan. 11, 25 at the South West Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road from 12:30 p.m. to closing. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance Jan. 13, 20
Dr. Michael Spath: Lords of the Dance will be highlighted Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $5 per person.
Dance, sacred movement, is one of the most ancient and powerful spiritual rituals present in virtually all religious traditions.
In two illustrated presentations, Dr. L. Michael Spath, Religious Studies professor at IPFW, returns to CAC to share images of the sacred dance and their spiritual meaning from various religious traditions. Dr. Spath will discuss Bull-dancing, Lord Krishna and the dance of sacred seduction, the aesthetic poetry of Rumi that underlies the Sufi dance (“whirling dervishes.”)
Two Tuesdays, Jan. 13 and 20 at 7 p.m.; Tickets for both sessions of the two-part program are free with advance registration or $5 same day at the door.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Zanesville CCG
Fellowship Supper Jan. 14
Zanesville Community Church of God will serve a Fellowship Supper of soup and salad bar Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. Cost is a donation which is the best deal in town. Call Pastor Steve Whetstone, 452-8601, or Lois Swihart, 622-4276, with any questions.
Teen Germanfest Jan. 15
Teens ages 12-18 can join in Germanfest on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library.
Free German food and activities. Germanfest is free but you must pre-register by Jan. 9, 2009.
Sign up online at www.wellscolibrary.org or call the library at 260-824-1612.
Fish and Tenderloin Supper Jan. 16
A Fish and Tenderloin Supper will be held Friday, Jan. 16 at Souther West Conservation Club located 5703 Bluffton Road from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.
Eagle Watch at Salamonie Jan. 17
The Salamonie Bird Club and guests will hold an eagle watching field trip Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon or later.
Those attending should meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center in the Lost Bridge West Recreation Area. People will car pool and travel along the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers near Peru to look for eagles.
Fill up your tank for a trip of more than 30 miles. Bring snacks, sack lunches and drinks to join th e group. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. The trip will last until noon. If you need to leave early, please drive separately or with a group who plans to do the same.
For more information call 260-468-2127.
Hometown Opry Fundraiser Jan. 17
Hometown Opry Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at Steve's Landscape/Outdoor Concepts new location at 2275 N. Main Street, Bluffton. Proceeds will benefit Tammy Sark and Hank Esmond families.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Music will start at 7 p.m. There will be live local talent including: Gloryland Express, Arlene Stoller, Ked Moser, Unity, Psalm 100, Denny Meyer and Girls, Frauhiger Girls and more.
The event will be emceed by Mayor Ted Ellis. There will be raffle prizes and concessions available.
For more information or to contribute to the event call Steve and Gayla Gerber at 824-9561, Brad and Michelle Baumgartner at 824-3446 or Kirk and Laurie Baumgartner at 824-2042.
Story Session signup begins Jan. 19
Registration for Story Sessions at the Wells County Public Library begins on Monday, Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. Classes fill up fast. The 12-week sessions begin the first week of February. Sessions include:
• Wee Read: up to 24 months with caregiver
• Toddler Time: ages two and three with caregiver
• Story Hour: ages four to six.
There are three ways to sign up. Register in person at the library, by telephone at 260-824-1612, or online.
To register online follow these simple instructions: Log onto www.wellscolibrary.org. Click “Calendar of Events.” Go to the week of Feb. 1, 2009. Click on the program you wish your child to attend. Fill out the registration form. Click “Complete registration.” Save your confirmation notice. If confirmation is not received, call the library for more information.
Get Ready…Get Set…
Quit Smoking!
Jan. 21-Feb. 11
Get Ready…Get Set…Quit Smoking! will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, 2008 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center North Building (behind Walgreens), 1935 N. Main, Bluffton.
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but don’t know how. Sign up for a weekly class lasting four weeks to help you get ready to quit smoking in 2009.
Register by calling Molly Hoag at 824-5019 ext. 7952. There is a $20 registration fee due the first class.
Inside Tuscan Hills Jan. 22
Inside Tuscan Hills will be held Jan. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $6 per person.
Narrated by John Wilson and produced by Dakkan Abbe, view an insider's look at the elegant rural culture of Tuscany with exclusive access to the workshops, kitchens and homes of the Tuscan people.
This film reveals how the Tuscans themselves live and you’ll hear compelling stories of master craftsmen and country cooks, ancient farmhouses and rustic cheese makers, while soaking up the singularly beautiful landscape.
Discover a place where every meal honors the local beauty and pays tribute to culinary traditions; where artisans practice in the style of the masters who came before them; where residents are surrounded by the beauty and history of a mythical landscape. Sponsor: MarkleBank
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Jam Session Jan. 23
Jam Session 2009 will be held Jan. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County.
Come share your musical talent for a fun-filled night with fellow vocalists and instrumentalists. Snacks provided--public welcome to watch! The event is free.
Performers request Stephanie Young at CAC to participate, or see www.wellscocreativearts.com for details. Join her, Sam Steffen, Jeff Higginbottom and some of their students along with newcomers for the fun of a casual impromptu jam. If you enjoy this opportunity, it may become a regular thing! Free.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Hoagland Pancake & Sausage Brunch Jan. 25
Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Brunch Sunday, Jan. 25, 2008.
Served will be sausage, all you can eat pancakes and drinks at the Hoagland Park Pavilion located at 11320 Hoagland Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $2.50 for children ages six through 12 and free for those under age five.
All proceeds will go to support Hoagland Park as well as donating to the Hoagland EMS and Fire Department. Funds will be matched by Thrivent. For more information call 260-417-7911.
Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme Sign ups Jan. 26
Sign ups for Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will be held Jan. 26 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Creative Arts Center of Wells County. Cost is $64.
Under Cynthia Lemmen’s instruction, Rhapsody, Rhythm & Rhyme will begin its second session soon!
Parents/Caregivers, bring your toddlers/preschoolers and watch them enjoy singing, musical games, as well as the use of instruments, puppets, and stories with their peers. Developmental music for young children has shown great “payoffs” in further education and lifestyle. Children 18 months and younger may attend for FREE with their older sibling(s). Call for registration.
For more information log onto: cac@adamswells.com-www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 260-824-5222.
Garage sale Jan. 29-Feb. 3 at Celina
A garage sale will be held Jan. 29 through Feb. 3 at the Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley Street, Celina to benefit the Mercer County Council on Aging.
Hours on Thursday (first day of the sale) will be until 7:30 p.m. Hours during the week will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours on Saturday and Sunday will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information call 419-586-1644.
Spike and the Bulldogs to perform at Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction and Dinner Jan. 31
The Boys and Girls Club will kick off their 2009 Operational Campaign with a dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Timber Ridge Golf Course.
Social hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and Spike and the Buldogs will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
For more information call 824-5070.
Spring Concert of Anthems rehearsals begin Feb. 3
The Mennonite Choral society will begin rehearsals Tuesday Feb. 3, 2009 at 7 p.m. for the “Spring Concert of Anthems” which will be performed on Sunday May 3, 2009 at the First Mennonite church in Berne.
Rehearsals will continue weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. through April 28 at the First Mennonite Church. The church is located at the intersection of U.S. 27 and State Road 218. All singers are invited to join in the presentation; no tryouts are necessary.
Antique Arms Show Feb. 21
Conner Longrifles will present the 26th annual Antique Arms Show Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Center in Noblesville, just west of Highway 37 on Pleasant Street. Admission is $5.
For more information call Heber Cassidy at 317-773-8690.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Little Sweetheart of 2009 Contest
The Bluffton Lions Club will sponsor the Little Sweetheart of 2009 Contest for entrants with birthdays between Sept. 14, 2007 through Dec. 10, 2008.
Those interested can fill out the following registration form and include $3 registration fee for each child, four (4) wallet size pictures labeled with child’s name and mail to: Robin's Nest, Attn: Barb Trubey, 119 W. Cherry Street, Bluffton, IN 46714. Deadline for entries is Jan. 26, 2009.
Child’s Name:
D.O.B.:
Boy/Girl:
Parents:
Address:
Phone #:
Those interested can fill out the following registration form and include $3 registration fee for each child, four (4) wallet size pictures labeled with child’s name and mail to: Robin's Nest, Attn: Barb Trubey, 119 W. Cherry Street, Bluffton, IN 46714. Deadline for entries is Jan. 26, 2009.
Child’s Name:
D.O.B.:
Boy/Girl:
Parents:
Address:
Phone #:
Bluffton Optimist Basketball Contest!!
Bluffton Optimist will hold the Tri-Star (Skills) Basketball Contest Jan. 31st at Bluffton City Gym Registration is starts at 3:30 pm and contest starts at 4 pm. Open to any Wells County boys and girls age 8 to 13 ( as of March 15, 2009). Any questions contact Dan Gerdom (824-0195) Larry Tschannen (824-4713) or Don Reeves (824-0509).
Monday, January 5, 2009
Eagle Watch at Salamonie
Eagle Watch at Salamonie Jan. 17
The Salamonie Bird Club and guests will hold an eagle watching field trip Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon or later.
Those attending should meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center in the Lost Bridge West Recreation Area. People will car pool and travel along the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers near Peru to look for eagles.
Fill up your tank for a trip of more than 30 miles. Bring snacks, sack lunches and drinks to join th e group. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. The trip will last until noon. If you need to leave early, please drive separately or with a group who plans to do the same.
For more information call 260-468-2127.
Get Ready…Get Set…
Quit Smoking!
Jan. 21-Feb. 11
Get Ready…Get Set…Quit Smoking! will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, 2008 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center North Building (behind Walgreens), 1935 N. Main, Bluffton.
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but don’t know how. Sign up for a weekly class lasting four weeks to help you get ready to quit smoking in 2009.
Register by calling Molly Hoag at 824-5019 ext. 7952. There is a $20 registration fee due the first class.
Hoagland Pancake & Sausage Brunch Jan. 25
Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Brunch Sunday, Jan. 25, 2008.
Served will be sausage, all you can eat pancakes and drinks at the Hoagland Park Pavilion located at 11320 Hoagland Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $2.50 for children ages six through 12 and free for those under age five.
All proceeds will go to support Hoagland Park as well as donating to the Hoagland EMS and Fire Department. Funds will be matched by Thrivent. For more information call 260-417-7911.
Spike and the Bulldogs to perform at Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction and Dinner Jan. 31
The Boys and Girls Club will kick off their 2009 Operational Campaign with a dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Timber Ridge Golf Course.
Social hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and Spike and the Buldogs will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
For more information call 824-5070.
Antique Arms Show Feb. 21
Conner Longrifles will present the 26th annual Antique Arms Show Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Center in Noblesville, just west of Highway 37 on Pleasant Street. Admission is $5.
For more information call Heber Cassidy at 317-773-8690.
Walking exercise at Ossian Church
Ossian United Methodist Church will be open for walking exercise from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Public is welcome.
Perk Up Petroleum Meets on Tuesdays
Each Tuesday morning from 8 to 10 a.m. the Petroleum Church will be open serving coffee and snacks.
This is a time for friends and neighbors to relax and visit. The public is welcome to attend the weekly event.
Moms' Morning Out Each Thursday
Moms' Morning Out is for all mothers of infants and toddlers that is held each Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Bluffton Regional Center's North Building (behind Walgreen's). Those attending need to enter on the north side of the building. There is no charge no is there any reservation needed.
This is a program designed and facilitated by Lynn Apple, BA, IBCLC with discussions about child discipline coping skills, breast feeding, health tips and any other subject that a mom might need to talk about. There is organized play and physical activity for toddlers and preschoolers thanks to many volunteers.
For more information call Lynne at 260-565-4543.
Memorial Honor Bricks for sale
Do you know a veteran or a special friend, loved one or family member who served in any war or who has a MIA or KIA or POW?
You can purchase a memorial brick in their name to be placed at the Korean War Era Veterans Memorial Honor Walkway Monument located on the grounds of the Veterans Shrine Memorial at 2122 O'Day Road, Fort Wayne.
For more information call Ron Barnhardt at 260-493-7569 or email: ronirmie@verizon.net.
Entertainment books for sale
The 2009 Entertainment books are available for purchase from Zanesville Lions club members. Cost is $20 each. The coupons and savings are good through November 2009. For more information or to purchase a book call 260-638-4237.
Proceeds go to the annual Zanesville Lions Christmas lighting prizes.
Learn cheerleading at Boys & Girls Club
Do you want to learn how to do stunts for cheerleading? The Wells Community Boys and Girls Club will have a stunting program available for kids to learn to do pyramids, tosses, lifts and much more. Girls will be taught by a high school cheerleader. For more information call Shaun Gray at 824-5070.
Master Gardeners looking for Garden Walk sites
Members of the Wells County Master Gardeners are looking for places to visit for the annual Garden Walk to be held in July of 2009.
Those with gardens do not have to be a master gardener themselves. They just need to have a unique flower garden to show. Locations need to be in Wells County and close to Bluffton.
Those interested in showing their gardens can contact Jim Gass by calling 260-638-4730 by Jan. 1, 2009.
Boys & Girls Club has a website
The Wells Community Boys and Girls Club now has a website to check out to see what the club offers area youth. The website is: www.wellsbgc.com.
In addition the club will be closed on the following dates: Dec. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 2008, Jan. 1 and Jan. 2, 2009
For more information call 824-5070.
New poetry contest open
A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a new poetry contest sponsored by Friendly Poets Guild. There are 50 prizes in all, totaling $4,500.
To enter, send one poem of 21 lines or less to: Free Poetry Contest, 10499 Mills Tower Dr., Suite 35, Rancho Cordova, Calif. 95670.
To enter online at www.friendlypoets.com. The deadline is Jan. 21, 2009. Those who want a winners list needs to enclose a stamped return envelope.
The Salamonie Bird Club and guests will hold an eagle watching field trip Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon or later.
Those attending should meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center in the Lost Bridge West Recreation Area. People will car pool and travel along the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers near Peru to look for eagles.
Fill up your tank for a trip of more than 30 miles. Bring snacks, sack lunches and drinks to join th e group. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. The trip will last until noon. If you need to leave early, please drive separately or with a group who plans to do the same.
For more information call 260-468-2127.
Get Ready…Get Set…
Quit Smoking!
Jan. 21-Feb. 11
Get Ready…Get Set…Quit Smoking! will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, 2008 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center North Building (behind Walgreens), 1935 N. Main, Bluffton.
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but don’t know how. Sign up for a weekly class lasting four weeks to help you get ready to quit smoking in 2009.
Register by calling Molly Hoag at 824-5019 ext. 7952. There is a $20 registration fee due the first class.
Hoagland Pancake & Sausage Brunch Jan. 25
Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Brunch Sunday, Jan. 25, 2008.
Served will be sausage, all you can eat pancakes and drinks at the Hoagland Park Pavilion located at 11320 Hoagland Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $2.50 for children ages six through 12 and free for those under age five.
All proceeds will go to support Hoagland Park as well as donating to the Hoagland EMS and Fire Department. Funds will be matched by Thrivent. For more information call 260-417-7911.
Spike and the Bulldogs to perform at Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction and Dinner Jan. 31
The Boys and Girls Club will kick off their 2009 Operational Campaign with a dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Timber Ridge Golf Course.
Social hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and Spike and the Buldogs will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
For more information call 824-5070.
Antique Arms Show Feb. 21
Conner Longrifles will present the 26th annual Antique Arms Show Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Center in Noblesville, just west of Highway 37 on Pleasant Street. Admission is $5.
For more information call Heber Cassidy at 317-773-8690.
Walking exercise at Ossian Church
Ossian United Methodist Church will be open for walking exercise from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Public is welcome.
Perk Up Petroleum Meets on Tuesdays
Each Tuesday morning from 8 to 10 a.m. the Petroleum Church will be open serving coffee and snacks.
This is a time for friends and neighbors to relax and visit. The public is welcome to attend the weekly event.
Moms' Morning Out Each Thursday
Moms' Morning Out is for all mothers of infants and toddlers that is held each Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Bluffton Regional Center's North Building (behind Walgreen's). Those attending need to enter on the north side of the building. There is no charge no is there any reservation needed.
This is a program designed and facilitated by Lynn Apple, BA, IBCLC with discussions about child discipline coping skills, breast feeding, health tips and any other subject that a mom might need to talk about. There is organized play and physical activity for toddlers and preschoolers thanks to many volunteers.
For more information call Lynne at 260-565-4543.
Memorial Honor Bricks for sale
Do you know a veteran or a special friend, loved one or family member who served in any war or who has a MIA or KIA or POW?
You can purchase a memorial brick in their name to be placed at the Korean War Era Veterans Memorial Honor Walkway Monument located on the grounds of the Veterans Shrine Memorial at 2122 O'Day Road, Fort Wayne.
For more information call Ron Barnhardt at 260-493-7569 or email: ronirmie@verizon.net.
Entertainment books for sale
The 2009 Entertainment books are available for purchase from Zanesville Lions club members. Cost is $20 each. The coupons and savings are good through November 2009. For more information or to purchase a book call 260-638-4237.
Proceeds go to the annual Zanesville Lions Christmas lighting prizes.
Learn cheerleading at Boys & Girls Club
Do you want to learn how to do stunts for cheerleading? The Wells Community Boys and Girls Club will have a stunting program available for kids to learn to do pyramids, tosses, lifts and much more. Girls will be taught by a high school cheerleader. For more information call Shaun Gray at 824-5070.
Master Gardeners looking for Garden Walk sites
Members of the Wells County Master Gardeners are looking for places to visit for the annual Garden Walk to be held in July of 2009.
Those with gardens do not have to be a master gardener themselves. They just need to have a unique flower garden to show. Locations need to be in Wells County and close to Bluffton.
Those interested in showing their gardens can contact Jim Gass by calling 260-638-4730 by Jan. 1, 2009.
Boys & Girls Club has a website
The Wells Community Boys and Girls Club now has a website to check out to see what the club offers area youth. The website is: www.wellsbgc.com.
In addition the club will be closed on the following dates: Dec. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 2008, Jan. 1 and Jan. 2, 2009
For more information call 824-5070.
New poetry contest open
A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a new poetry contest sponsored by Friendly Poets Guild. There are 50 prizes in all, totaling $4,500.
To enter, send one poem of 21 lines or less to: Free Poetry Contest, 10499 Mills Tower Dr., Suite 35, Rancho Cordova, Calif. 95670.
To enter online at www.friendlypoets.com. The deadline is Jan. 21, 2009. Those who want a winners list needs to enclose a stamped return envelope.
Salamonie Senior Lunch Today!
Individuals age 50 and older are invited to attend the Jan. 5th Seniors' Lunch at the Salamonie Interpretive Center to learn about the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Peru Amateur Circus.
The program will begin with a meal at 12:30 p.m. The meat dish will be provided. Seniors should bring a dish to share, their own table service and $1 donation to help defray the cost of the provided meat dish. Staff from the Circus City Festival at Peru will share images and information about the July event.
To register call 260-468-2127 or visit the center at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, IN.
The program will begin with a meal at 12:30 p.m. The meat dish will be provided. Seniors should bring a dish to share, their own table service and $1 donation to help defray the cost of the provided meat dish. Staff from the Circus City Festival at Peru will share images and information about the July event.
To register call 260-468-2127 or visit the center at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, IN.
Friday, January 2, 2009
B&G Club Opens January 5
Boys & Girls Club open after school beginning Jan. 5
Beginning Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 the Wells Community Boys and Girls Club will be open Monday through Thursday from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Members will receive a hearty after school snack, however, the club will no longer be serving dinner.
The club will be closed on Fridays.
Salamonie Senior Lunch Jan. 5
Individuals age 50 and older are invited to attend the Jan. 5th Seniors' Lunch at the Salamonie Interpretive Center to learn about the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Peru Amateur Circus.
The program will begin with a meal at 12:30 p.m. The meat dish will be provided. Seniors should bring a dish to share, their own table service and $1 donation to help defray the cost of the provided meat dish. Staff from the Circus City Festival at Peru will share images and information about the July event.
To register call 260-468-2127 or visit the center at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, IN.
Eagle Watch at Salamonie Jan. 17
The Salamonie Bird Club and guests will hold an eagle watching field trip Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon or later.
Those attending should meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center in the Lost Bridge West Recreation Area. People will car pool and travel along the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers near Peru to look for eagles.
Fill up your tank for a trip of more than 30 miles. Bring snacks, sack lunches and drinks to join th e group. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. The trip will last until noon. If you need to leave early, please drive separately or with a group who plans to do the same.
For more information call 260-468-2127.
Get Ready…Get Set…
Quit Smoking!
Jan. 21-Feb. 11
Get Ready…Get Set…Quit Smoking! will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, 2008 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center North Building (behind Walgreens), 1935 N. Main, Bluffton.
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but don’t know how. Sign up for a weekly class lasting four weeks to help you get ready to quit smoking in 2009.
Register by calling Molly Hoag at 824-5019 ext. 7952. There is a $20 registration fee due the first class.
Hoagland Pancake & Sausage Brunch Jan. 25
Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Brunch Sunday, Jan. 25, 2008.
Served will be sausage, all you can eat pancakes and drinks at the Hoagland Park Pavilion located at 11320 Hoagland Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $2.50 for children ages six through 12 and free for those under age five.
All proceeds will go to support Hoagland Park as well as donating to the Hoagland EMS and Fire Department. Funds will be matched by Thrivent. For more information call 260-417-7911.
Spike and the Bulldogs to perform at Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction and Dinner Jan. 31
The Boys and Girls Club will kick off their 2009 Operational Campaign with a dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Timber Ridge Golf Course.
Social hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and Spike and the Buldogs will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
For more information call 824-5070.
Antique Arms Show Feb. 21
Conner Longrifles will present the 26th annual Antique Arms Show Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Center in Noblesville, just west of Highway 37 on Pleasant Street. Admission is $5.
For more information call Heber Cassidy at 317-773-8690.
Walking exercise at Ossian Church
Ossian United Methodist Church will be open for walking exercise from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Public is welcome.
Perk Up Petroleum Meets on Tuesdays
Each Tuesday morning from 8 to 10 a.m. the Petroleum Church will be open serving coffee and snacks.
This is a time for friends and neighbors to relax and visit. The public is welcome to attend the weekly event.
Moms' Morning Out Each Thursday
Moms' Morning Out is for all mothers of infants and toddlers that is held each Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Bluffton Regional Center's North Building (behind Walgreen's). Those attending need to enter on the north side of the building. There is no charge no is there any reservation needed.
This is a program designed and facilitated by Lynn Apple, BA, IBCLC with discussions about child discipline coping skills, breast feeding, health tips and any other subject that a mom might need to talk about. There is organized play and physical activity for toddlers and preschoolers thanks to many volunteers.
For more information call Lynne at 260-565-4543.
Memorial Honor Bricks for sale
Do you know a veteran or a special friend, loved one or family member who served in any war or who has a MIA or KIA or POW?
You can purchase a memorial brick in their name to be placed at the Korean War Era Veterans Memorial Honor Walkway Monument located on the grounds of the Veterans Shrine Memorial at 2122 O'Day Road, Fort Wayne.
For more information call Ron Barnhardt at 260-493-7569 or email: ronirmie@verizon.net.
Entertainment books for sale
The 2009 Entertainment books are available for purchase from Zanesville Lions club members. Cost is $20 each. The coupons and savings are good through November 2009. For more information or to purchase a book call 260-638-4237.
Proceeds go to the annual Zanesville Lions Christmas lighting prizes.
Learn cheerleading at Boys & Girls Club
Do you want to learn how to do stunts for cheerleading? The Wells Community Boys and Girls Club will have a stunting program available for kids to learn to do pyramids, tosses, lifts and much more. Girls will be taught by a high school cheerleader. For more information call Shaun Gray at 824-5070.
Master Gardeners looking for Garden Walk sites
Members of the Wells County Master Gardeners are looking for places to visit for the annual Garden Walk to be held in July of 2009.
Those with gardens do not have to be a master gardener themselves. They just need to have a unique flower garden to show. Locations need to be in Wells County and close to Bluffton.
Those interested in showing their gardens can contact Jim Gass by calling 260-638-4730 by Jan. 1, 2009.
Boys & Girls Club has a website
The Wells Community Boys and Girls Club now has a website to check out to see what the club offers area youth. The website is: www.wellsbgc.com.
In addition the club will be closed on the following dates: Dec. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 2008, Jan. 1 and Jan. 2, 2009
For more information call 824-5070.
New poetry contest open
A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a new poetry contest sponsored by Friendly Poets Guild. There are 50 prizes in all, totaling $4,500.
To enter, send one poem of 21 lines or less to: Free Poetry Contest, 10499 Mills Tower Dr., Suite 35, Rancho Cordova, Calif. 95670.
To enter online at www.friendlypoets.com. The deadline is Jan. 21, 2009. Those who want a winners list needs to enclose a stamped return envelope.
Beginning Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 the Wells Community Boys and Girls Club will be open Monday through Thursday from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Members will receive a hearty after school snack, however, the club will no longer be serving dinner.
The club will be closed on Fridays.
Salamonie Senior Lunch Jan. 5
Individuals age 50 and older are invited to attend the Jan. 5th Seniors' Lunch at the Salamonie Interpretive Center to learn about the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Peru Amateur Circus.
The program will begin with a meal at 12:30 p.m. The meat dish will be provided. Seniors should bring a dish to share, their own table service and $1 donation to help defray the cost of the provided meat dish. Staff from the Circus City Festival at Peru will share images and information about the July event.
To register call 260-468-2127 or visit the center at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, IN.
Eagle Watch at Salamonie Jan. 17
The Salamonie Bird Club and guests will hold an eagle watching field trip Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon or later.
Those attending should meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center in the Lost Bridge West Recreation Area. People will car pool and travel along the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers near Peru to look for eagles.
Fill up your tank for a trip of more than 30 miles. Bring snacks, sack lunches and drinks to join th e group. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. The trip will last until noon. If you need to leave early, please drive separately or with a group who plans to do the same.
For more information call 260-468-2127.
Get Ready…Get Set…
Quit Smoking!
Jan. 21-Feb. 11
Get Ready…Get Set…Quit Smoking! will be held each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Jan. 21 through Feb. 11, 2008 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center North Building (behind Walgreens), 1935 N. Main, Bluffton.
Are you thinking about quitting smoking but don’t know how. Sign up for a weekly class lasting four weeks to help you get ready to quit smoking in 2009.
Register by calling Molly Hoag at 824-5019 ext. 7952. There is a $20 registration fee due the first class.
Hoagland Pancake & Sausage Brunch Jan. 25
Hoagland Area Advancement Association will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Brunch Sunday, Jan. 25, 2008.
Served will be sausage, all you can eat pancakes and drinks at the Hoagland Park Pavilion located at 11320 Hoagland Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $2.50 for children ages six through 12 and free for those under age five.
All proceeds will go to support Hoagland Park as well as donating to the Hoagland EMS and Fire Department. Funds will be matched by Thrivent. For more information call 260-417-7911.
Spike and the Bulldogs to perform at Boys & Girls Club Silent Auction and Dinner Jan. 31
The Boys and Girls Club will kick off their 2009 Operational Campaign with a dinner and silent auction Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Timber Ridge Golf Course.
Social hour will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and Spike and the Buldogs will perform from 7 to 10 p.m.
For more information call 824-5070.
Antique Arms Show Feb. 21
Conner Longrifles will present the 26th annual Antique Arms Show Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibition Center in Noblesville, just west of Highway 37 on Pleasant Street. Admission is $5.
For more information call Heber Cassidy at 317-773-8690.
Walking exercise at Ossian Church
Ossian United Methodist Church will be open for walking exercise from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Public is welcome.
Perk Up Petroleum Meets on Tuesdays
Each Tuesday morning from 8 to 10 a.m. the Petroleum Church will be open serving coffee and snacks.
This is a time for friends and neighbors to relax and visit. The public is welcome to attend the weekly event.
Moms' Morning Out Each Thursday
Moms' Morning Out is for all mothers of infants and toddlers that is held each Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Bluffton Regional Center's North Building (behind Walgreen's). Those attending need to enter on the north side of the building. There is no charge no is there any reservation needed.
This is a program designed and facilitated by Lynn Apple, BA, IBCLC with discussions about child discipline coping skills, breast feeding, health tips and any other subject that a mom might need to talk about. There is organized play and physical activity for toddlers and preschoolers thanks to many volunteers.
For more information call Lynne at 260-565-4543.
Memorial Honor Bricks for sale
Do you know a veteran or a special friend, loved one or family member who served in any war or who has a MIA or KIA or POW?
You can purchase a memorial brick in their name to be placed at the Korean War Era Veterans Memorial Honor Walkway Monument located on the grounds of the Veterans Shrine Memorial at 2122 O'Day Road, Fort Wayne.
For more information call Ron Barnhardt at 260-493-7569 or email: ronirmie@verizon.net.
Entertainment books for sale
The 2009 Entertainment books are available for purchase from Zanesville Lions club members. Cost is $20 each. The coupons and savings are good through November 2009. For more information or to purchase a book call 260-638-4237.
Proceeds go to the annual Zanesville Lions Christmas lighting prizes.
Learn cheerleading at Boys & Girls Club
Do you want to learn how to do stunts for cheerleading? The Wells Community Boys and Girls Club will have a stunting program available for kids to learn to do pyramids, tosses, lifts and much more. Girls will be taught by a high school cheerleader. For more information call Shaun Gray at 824-5070.
Master Gardeners looking for Garden Walk sites
Members of the Wells County Master Gardeners are looking for places to visit for the annual Garden Walk to be held in July of 2009.
Those with gardens do not have to be a master gardener themselves. They just need to have a unique flower garden to show. Locations need to be in Wells County and close to Bluffton.
Those interested in showing their gardens can contact Jim Gass by calling 260-638-4730 by Jan. 1, 2009.
Boys & Girls Club has a website
The Wells Community Boys and Girls Club now has a website to check out to see what the club offers area youth. The website is: www.wellsbgc.com.
In addition the club will be closed on the following dates: Dec. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 2008, Jan. 1 and Jan. 2, 2009
For more information call 824-5070.
New poetry contest open
A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a new poetry contest sponsored by Friendly Poets Guild. There are 50 prizes in all, totaling $4,500.
To enter, send one poem of 21 lines or less to: Free Poetry Contest, 10499 Mills Tower Dr., Suite 35, Rancho Cordova, Calif. 95670.
To enter online at www.friendlypoets.com. The deadline is Jan. 21, 2009. Those who want a winners list needs to enclose a stamped return envelope.
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