What's Up! Wells County

Friday, April 30, 2010

Gearhead Run at 4-H Park

4-H Junior Leaders will be selling pizzas at the annual Gear Head Run Saturday at the Wells County 4-H Park in Bluffton. Registration is 8 a.m. to noon; awards will be handed out at 4 p.m.




Megan Thompson is going to stack pizza boxes. The Jr. Leaders folded pizza boxes for a pre-order make and take pizza sale for Saturday's car show.



Kayla Taylor is folding a pizza box. The Jr. Leaders folded around a hundred boxes on Thursday.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Club Calendar

Sunday, May 2
River Terrace Estates--Sally Frauhiger and Yoderlier girls; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

Monday, May 3
Past Noble Grand Club--Corner Depot; 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 4
Cardinal Bird Club--will hike “Acres Along the Wabash” west of Murray at 4:30 p.m. Leaders Charlie and Susan Schaffter.
Bluffton Lions Club--Corner Depot; 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday, May 5
Bible Study Club--United Methodist Church. Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Meeting at 12:30 p.m.

‘Harvey’ opens at Pulse Opera House

The award-winning comedy “Harvey” will open at the Pulse Opera House in Warren on Friday, May 7, at 8 p.m.
Scott Nedberg will take the role of Elwood P. Dowd and Harvey will play himself.
Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for those 12 and under. ($2 off adult tickets if bringing an item for the Huntington Food Bank.) Other performance dates are May 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22, all at 8 p.m. Reservations online at www.pulseoperahouse.org or by calling 260-375-7017.

Area Things to See and Do

BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
KINGSMEN QUARTET—Friday, April 30, tickets begin at $20..
LEGENDS EXTRAVAGANZA—Saturday, May.
MARTY STUART—Friday, May 7.
BOBBY VINTON—Saturday, May 8.
THE VAN DELLS—Friday, May 14.
JIM BRICKMAN/ANNE COCHRAN—Saturday, May 15.
COMEDIAN JIMMY TRAVIS—Thursday, May 20.
BIG BAND MEMORIES—Saturday, May 22.
LIVE FROM BRANSON WITH DOUG GABRIEL—Thursday, may 27.
SANDY PATTY—Sunday, June 13, 2 & 4:30 p.m., tickets now on sale.
Schedule of Shower of Stars available at www.bearcreekfarms.com For more information and reservations call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com
FORT WAYNE’S CIVIC THEATRE
Studs Terkel Working, May 7-16; and Playwright Contest, June 4-13. For more information call 260-422-8641 or check out www.fwcivic.org

FW PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
MASTERWORKS CONCERT—Saturday, May 8, 8 p.m.
For more information call 260-456-2224 or visit www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com Tickets at 260-481-0777.

FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE—New views of the universe with this traveling exhibit, through Aug. 29. This exhibit contains images and video taken from the Hubble Space Telescope of planets, galaxies, black holes and many other fascinating cosmic entities. Developed by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org

GED Testing is June 22 & 23 at the WCPL

Two-day GED testing will be held on June 22 and 23 from 2 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library. Testing is a two-day process. Those interested in taking the test must have been a resident of Indiana for 30 days. Three forms of identification are needed, including an Indiana driver’s license or Indiana ID card. The cost is $70. Only 12 spots are available so those interested should register soon. For more information or to register do not call the library. Contact the Adult Education and Testing Coordinator Jeannie A. Smith at 260-724-7121 ext: 4.

LAST Minute MOTHERS DAY GIFTS!

B.S.A. Venturing Crew 2149 cookies in jar, candles, and lotions Sell

During this 100th anniversary of scouting year, B.S.A. Venture crew 2149 from Bluffton are planning a series of fund raisers to support the activities of our members. The first fund raiser is a Boy Scout cookies, candles, and lotions sale.
Mat 7th from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., outside the entrances to the Bluffton Lowes. There is a limited supply and limited varieties, so come early for the best selection. This fundraiser will help our members pay for their Scuba Diving courses.
Venturing is a co-ed program focused on high adventure activities for 14 to 20 year olds. Crew 2149 meets every other Wednesday from 7:00 P.M. thru 9:00 P.M. at various locations. If you ere interested in joining call Matt Day at (260)-760-0123. Our past activities have included Scuba Diving, both local and in the Florida Keys, Backpacking, white water rafting, water skiing, and downhill skiing.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Wells Co. Council on Aging

Wells Co. Council on Aging
225 W. Water St., Bluffton
260-824-1070

Office Hours Monday through Friday are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 2008
2010 Senior Discount Cards are now available at the Wells County Council on Aging from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cards are $7 and are not transferable or $8 laminated. Many local vendors participate in this senior discount program. If it is impossible to go to the Council on Aging office to purchase a card, you can receive it by mail Send the agency a stamped, self-addressed legal sized envelope; enclose the $7 per card and the additional $1 fee if lamination is desired. The discount card and list of sponsors will then be mailed to you. Sale of Senior Citizens Discount Cards are a fundraising project for the local Council on Aging. The money raised by the sale of the cards supports many services the organization has to offer within the Wells County Community, including programs such as transportation and in-home services. If you are a business owner and are interested in sponsoring a discount, contact Margaret Whitesel at 824-1070.

Wells on Wheels (WOW) Hours of operation are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to noon. Call 824-4WOW or 824-4969.

Monday through Friday
11:30 a.m. — Nutrition Program at Capri II Sponsored by Aging & In-Home Services of NE Indiana. Those age 60 and over are free will donation. Under age 60 meals are $5.25. Menus available at Council on Aging. Contact the Nutrition Site 24 hours in advance between 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 824-2260.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.—Pathways, Wells County Senior Citizen Activities Guide may be picked up at the Wells County Council on Aging, 225 W. Water Street.

Friday, April 30
1-4:30 p.m.—Pool: 8 Ball at Christian Care Retireent Community. Participation is free. For informatin call Marcia Meyer at 565-3000.
1-4:30 p.m.—Cards: All kinds at Christian Care Retirement Community. Participation is free. For information call Marcia Meyer at 565-3000.

Wednesday, May 5
10 a.m.-Noon—Bluffton Parks Department, City Hall. Senior Social Time. Cards, games, occasional bingo, guest speakers and crafts. Participation is free. Call 824-6069.

Thursday, May 6
9 a.m. -3:30 p.m—FREE SENIOR EXPO at the 4-H Community Building. Open to the public for people of all ages. There is a free breakfast and free lunch with over 40 vendors who provide services and help to the community. Bluffton Regional Mobile Unit will offer free Cholesteral and Blood Pressure Screenings. Transportation is free to the Expo by calling WOW (Wells on Wheel) at 824-4WOW OR 824-4969.

Club Calendar

Saturday, May 1
River Terrace Estate--Jerry Rauch playing piano; 9 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, May 2
River Terrace Estates--Sally Frauhiger and Yoderlier girls; 2:30 p.m. in ALD.

Monday, May 3
Past Noble Grand Club--Corner Depot; 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 4
Cardinal Bird Club--will hike “Acres Along the Wabash” west of Murray at 4:30 p.m. Leaders Charlie and Susan Schaffter. See very rare shooting stars and perhaps a Scarlet Tanager.
Bluffton Lions Club--Corner Depot; 6:15 p.m.

Every Tuesday
Optimist Club — Meets each Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. at Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton.

Every Wednesday
10 a.m.-Noon — Bluffton Parks Department, City Hall on second floor. Senior Social Time. Cards, games, occasional bingo, guest speakers and crafts. Participation is free. For information, call Bluffton Parks and Recreation at 824-6069.
The Kiwanis of Greater Bluffton Club meets at noon every Wednesday at TimberRidge Golf Course for lunch and a brief meeting. For more information call Jon Brown at 824-4095.

Every Thursday
TOPS — First United Methodist Church; 6:30 weigh-in. 7 p.m. meeting

What's Up

Friend Day at Grace Baptist May 2
Sunday, May 2 is Friend Day at Grace Baptist Church, located at 1621S., 350E, Stogdill Road Ext., Buffton. Award winning vocalist Alan Harris will be featured He will be minister in Word and song in the morning service at 10 a.m. and immediately after lunch in form of a mini concert.
He has toured nationally with many of the Gaither Homecoming artists and was recently honored with a Diamond Award nomination for Male Vocalist of the Year. Alan has been a featured performer at the Southern Gospel Music Fan Fair in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. and the National Quartest Convention in Louisville, Ky.,
He has also been a featured guest speaker on syndicated radio and television programs and is in demand as a keynote speaker nationwide.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend the special day. For more information, contact the church office at 260-824-4660.

Angel Food May orders being taken
Orders for Angel Food Ministries May menu can be placed at Sonlight Wesleyan Church between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday or order online at www.angelfoodministries.com.
The deadline at the church is Sunday, May 9. Online orders only can be placed until noon May 15. Food will be distributed May 22. Check out the new Bit O’ Blessing box. For more information, call the church at 824-0068 or Margetta Stinson at 827-0382.

Fish & Chicken
All-U-Can-Eat
Dinner May 2
An All-You-Can-Eat Fish and Chicken dinner will be held Sunday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Knight-Bergman Center in Warren provided by Back Door Concessions. Those attending can pay at the door.
The event is sponsored by The Warren RoadRunners, a Warren Church of Christ ministry. Proceeds to The Warren RoadRunners Bus ministry.

‘Wildflowers’ is lunch topic May 3 for Salamonie seniors
Individuals age 50 or older are invited to enjoy Wildflowers at their Best at the May 3 senior’ lunch at the Salamonie Interpretive Center.
Interpretive naturalist Marvin McNew will present his annual wildflower program through Powerpoint slides and take a short walk on the Turkey Cove Trail to look for wildflowers.
The program kicks off with the meal at 12:30 p.m. The meat dish will be provided by Upper Wabash Interpretive Services (UWIS). Seniors should bring a dish to pass, their own table service and $1 donation to help defray the cost of the provided meat dish.
Those interested should register by calling UWIS, (260) 468-2127, or visiting the interpretive center, 3691 S. New Holland Rd., Andrews, 46702.
The standard gate fee ($4/car Mon-Thurs; $5/car Fri-Sat-Sun; $7/car for out-of-state license plates) will be in effect when the gatehouse is open.
For more information on other UWIS programs, see www.dnr.IN.gov/uwis.

3-D Archery Shoot May 2
A 3-D Archery Shoot will be held Sunday May 2 and May 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South West Conservation Club, located at 5703 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. For more information call 260-747-4677.

Master Gardener hanging basket demonstration at the library

Learn to create beautiful and healthy hanging baskets on Monday, May 10 at 1 p.m. at the Wells County Public Library during the Good Things Book Club. Purdue Master Gardener B.J. Gray will demonstrate planting techniques for hanging baskets, talk about staging with plants and flowers, and answer general gardening questions. The event is free and the public is invited. Good Things Book Club meets the second Monday of each month to review the latest books on home living, entertaining, crafts, gardening and more. For more information about this special event or the book club call the Wells County Public Library at 260-824-1612 or go to www.wellscolibrary.org

Taste of Spring!



Champagne sponsor Gina Canady of Warren Service and Co-Chairman Jeff Souder (along with grandson Colsen Brubaker) invite you to the Warren Chambers “Taste of Spring 2010” Wine Tasting event this Saturday at Dogwood Glen Golf Course. Proceeds will be used for downtown revitalization in Warren and tickets are available at MarkleBank, PNC Bank, Citizens Telephone, Warren Service & Supply or call Jeff at 375-6199.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

What is Up?

Frauds and Scams: How to Avoid Them May 4
Michelle Mayer, from the Consumer Protection Division of the Indiana Attorney General’s Office will be addressing the topics of fraud, identity theft, and scams on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 6 p.m. in the Swiss Village Auditorium. Learn tips on how to avoid becoming a victim to these common problems, as well as how the Indiana Attorney General’s Office can assist Hoosiers if they do fall victim. For more information, contact Michelle Lechlitner or Teri Sank at 589-3173.

Free breakfast for seniors May 7
In recognition of May as National Older Americans Month, Swiss Village and the Berne Rotary Club will be co-sponsoring their 20th annual Senior Breakfast Friday, May 7 from 7 to 9 a.m. Last year, over 300 area seniors attended the free breakfast at Swiss Village, located at 1350 West Main Street in Berne.
The hardy breakfast will consist of scrambled eggs, biscuits, pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. All seniors are welcome to attend for a time of good food and fellowship. Plus, sign up for door prize drawings and take advantage of health screenings that will be provided, including free blood pressure checks, Chem 30 Screens for $30, Chem 30 + TSH Screens for $40, and PSA Screens for $20. Parking will be available at the main circle drive entrance or in the north parking lot by the Social Corner. For more information call (260) 589-3173.

Warren Alumni
Banquet May 8
The Warren Alumni Banquet will be held May 8 at Knight-Bergman Center in Warren. All former students, teachers, and friends of the Warren School are invited.
The classes of 1950 and 1960 will be recognized as honored classes. All graduates from 1940 and before will also be recognized. Make your reservations by contact Jim Howell at 260-375-3048 or email at howellj@citznet.com.

Area Things to See and Do

FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE—New views of the universe with this traveling exhibit, through Aug. 29. This exhibit contains images and video taken from the Hubble Space Telescope of planets, galaxies, black holes and many other fascinating cosmic entities. Developed by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org

FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS—April 27-28, Memorial Coliseum, three shows. More info and tickets at 800-745-3000.
ALAN JACKSON, JOSH TURNER & CHRIS YOUNG—Sunday, May 2, 7 p.m., tickets $39.75 to $59.50.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office 1-800-745-3000.

FW’S EMBASSY THEATRE EVENTS
CRAIG FERGUSON—Wednesday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., tickets $34.50 to $54.50.
AVENUE Q—Monday, May 3, 7:30 p.m., $27 to $52.
POPS ON PIPES—Sunday, May 9, 2 p.m., with Mark Herman.
MOODY BLUES—Sunday, June 27, 7:30 p.m., tickets $43 to $78.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.

FORT WAYNE MUSEUM OF ART
WYETH AN AMERICAN LEGACY EXHIBIT—through May 2, featuring work by N.C., Andrew and Jamie.
JAPANESE PRINTS—through May 2.
More information at 260-422-6467 or www.fwmoa.org
VAN WERT’S NISWONGER CENTER
DANIEL RODRIQUEZ—Tuesday, April 27, 7:30 p.m., (the singing policeman).

FORT WAYNE ARENA DINNER THEATRE
DIAL ‘M’ FOR MURDER—April 30, May 1, 7, 8.
FATHER OF THE BRIDE—June 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26.
More information at in at 260-424-5622.

Club Calendar

Tuesday, May 4
Cardinal Bird Club--will hike “Acres Along the Wabash” west of Murray at 4:30 p.m. Leaders Charlie and Susan Schaffter. See very rare shooting stars and perhaps a Scarlet Tanager.
Every Tuesday
Optimist Club — Meets each Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. at Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton.

Every Wednesday
10 a.m.-Noon — Bluffton Parks Department, City Hall on second floor. Senior Social Time. Cards, games, occasional bingo, guest speakers and crafts. Participation is free. For information, call Bluffton Parks and Recreation at 824-6069.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Area Things to See and Do

BRYANT

GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
Shower of Stars programs begin on Saturday, April 24. 2 and 7:30 p.m. performances unless otherwise note.
MICKEY ROONEY—Saturday, April 24, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $20 to $35, add lunch for $9.50 or dinner for $13.50.
KINGSMEN QUARTET—Friday, April 30.
LEGENDS EXTRAVAGANZA—Saturday, May.
MARTY STUART—Friday, May 7.
BOBBY VINTON—Saturday, May 8.
THE VAN DELLS—Friday, May 14.
JIM BRICKMAN/ANNE COCHRAN—Saturday, May 15.
COMEDIAN JIMMY TRAVIS—Thursday, May 20.
BIG BAND MEMORIES—Saturday, May 22.
LIVE FROM BRANSON WITH DOUG GABRIEL—Thursday, may 27.
SANDY PATTY—Sunday, June 13, 2 & 4:30 p.m., tickets now on sale.
Schedule of Shower of Stars available at www.bearcreekfarms.com For more information and reservations call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com

FORT WAYNE’S CIVIC THEATRE
The Civic Theatre’s 2009-1010 season has been announced and includes: Studs Terkel Working, May 7-16; and Playwright Contest, June 4-13. For more information call 260-422-8641 or check out www.fwcivic.org

FW PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
MASTERWORKS CONCERT—Saturday, April 17, 8 p.m.
POPS CONCERT—Saturday, April 24, 8 p.m., with Manhattan Transfer.
MASTERWORKS CONCERT—Saturday, May 8, 8 p.m.
For more information call 260-456-2224 or visit www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com Tickets at 260-481-0777.

Club Calendar

Saturday, April 24
River Terrace Estates--Kay Huffman playing piano; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Sunday, April 25
River Terrace Estates--Daisy Cox piano students; 9:30 a.m. in Healthcare.

Monday, April 26
Genetic Syndrome Support Group--Parkwood Church, 3320 Trier Road, Fort Wayne. Call 749-6379.
Swiss Stitchers Quilt Guild--WE WILL BE MEETING IN THE AUDITORIUM instead of the Social Corner this month at 7 p.m. You may park out front and come in the main entrance or you may enter through the Social Corner and come up the stairs. Dan and Arlene Bauman will present “Computer Aided Quilt Design” focusing on the benefits of using the computer as a design tool. Visitors are welcome.
Stitches of Hope--First United Methodist Church, 325 W. Washington St. Bluffton; 6 - 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to bring projects or learn how to make a cap. Free patterns are available.

What's Up

Northmen in concert on April 25
The Northmen of Fort Wayne will be in concert Sunday, April 25 at 11 a.m. at Bluffton Church of God at 327 W. Cherry Street, Bluffton. The public is welcome to attend the event.

Musical Celebration of Spring April 25
A Musical Celebration of Spring will be held Sunday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Old German School northwest of Andrews.
Sharp Creek Musicians will entertain with traditional music played on old-time instruments such as the banjo, dulcimer and guitar.
The school is located three miles north of U.S. 24 on Huntington-Wabash County Line Road at 3995N., 1000W. Call 260-356-4218.

Fish and Tenderloin Supper April 29
An all-you-can-eat Fish and Tenderloin Supper will be held Thursday, April 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Liberty Center Methodist Fellowship Hall. Cost is $8 for adults (ages 12 and older); $5 for children ages six through 12; and free for children under age six. Tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds will go to park maintenance and improvements.

Community Plant Swap May 1
The 13th annual Herb's Friends Community Plant Swap will be held Saturday, May 1 from 7 to 10 a.m. at Decatur Riverside Center at 231 E. Monroe Street, Decatur. Cost is $10 per table.
Bring potted plants priced $1-$10 to buy, sell or trade. Set up will begin at 6 a.m. No watering of plants during swap. For more information call 260-724-3047 or 260-724-9435.

Dillman UB Church Rummage Sale May 1
There will be a huge rummage sale at Dillman United Brethren Church Saturday, May 1st from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be a bake sale from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. featuring Dillman's famous “sloppy joes.”
All proceeds will to go missions, locally, nationally and internationally.
The church is located in southwester Wells County at 8888S., 1100W-90, three miles west of State Road 3 on 900 S or four miles east of the Van Buren Cemetery.

French Toast and Pancake Fundraiser May 1
Members of Bluffton Christian School French toast/Pancake Fundraiser Saturday, May 1 from 7 to 11 a.m. at Bluffton Christian School. Donations will be taken at the door. Call 824-1203 for questions.

Welcome Back Weekend
May 1 & 2
Salamonie Interpretive Center will hold a Welcome Back Weekend May 1 and 2. The Cast-Irons Butterflies will begin their tour May 1 at Huntington's J. Edward Roush Reservoir, Kil-so-quah SRA campground interpretive shelter at 9 a.m. with a health Dutch oven “Turkey Sausage Monkey Bread” breakfast demonstration. They will then move to Salamonie's Lost Bridge West interpretive shelter at 3 p.m. to demonstrate a pasta dish with a zesty twist.
At 1 p.m. at Mississinewa Reservoir learn how to use the disc golf course with members of the Peru Disc Golf Club. Discs will be provided. On May 2 guests can enjoy a “cowboy breakfast at 9 a.m. at the campground gate and playground area.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Call 260-468-2127 or log onto: www.in.gov/dnr/uwis.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Wells Co. Council on Aging

Office Hours Monday through Friday are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 2008
2010 Senior Discount Cards are now available at the Wells County Council on Aging from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cards are $7 and are not transferable or $8 laminated. Many local vendors participate in this senior discount program.
If it is impossible to go to the Council on Aging office to purchase a card, you can receive it by mail Send the agency a stamped, self-addressed legal sized envelope; enclose the $7 per card and the additional $1 fee if lamination is desired. The discount card and list of sponsors will then be mailed to you.
Sale of Senior Citizens Discount Cards are a fundraising project for the local Council on Aging. The money raised by the sale of the cards supports many services the organization has to offer within the Wells County Community, including programs such as transportation and in-home services.
If you are a business owner and are interested in sponsoring a discount, contact Margaret Whitesel at 824-1070.

Wells on Wheels (WOW) Hours of operation are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to noon. Call 824-4WOW
or 824-4969.

Monday through Friday
11:30 a.m. — Nutrition Program at Capri II Sponsored by Aging & In-Home Services of NE Indiana. Those age 60 and over are free will donation. Under age 60 meals are $5.25. Menus available at Council on Aging. Contact the Nutrition Site 24 hours in advance between 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 824-2260.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.—Pathways, Wells County Senior Citizen Activities Guide may be picked up at the Wells County Council on Aging, 225 W. Water Street.

Friday, April 23
1-4:30 p.m.—Pool: 8 Ball at Christian Care Retireent Community. Participation is free. For informatin call Marcia Meyer at 565-3000.
1-4:30 p.m.—Cards: All kinds at Christian Care Retirement Community. Participation is free. For information call Marcia Meyer at 565-3000.

Wednesday, April 28
10 a.m.-Noon—Bluffton Parks Department, City Hall. Senior Social Time. Cards, games, occasional bingo, guest speakers and crafts. Participation is free. Call 824-6069.

Wells Co. Council on Aging
225 W. Water St., Bluffton
260-824-1070

What's Up

Voices of Power registration April 24
Voices of Power, a performing and street ministry group for youth ages 13-19, will hold registration Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at Life Church in Bluffton, located at 428 S. Oak Street. Ministry opportunities include vocals, worship band, and skits, but are not limited to these areas only. Any youth will a desire to serve and minister is welcome.

Attic Treasures Sale April 24
Liberty Center United Methodist Church Youth Group will sponsor the Attic Treasures sale Saturday, April 24, from 8 a.m. until noon in the church fellowship hall. The youth will also have a bake sale. All proceeds will go to the youth group fund. The church and fellowship hall are handicapped-accessible.

Jennifer's Closet Benefit April 25
Jennifer's Closet Benefit Concert will be held Sunday, April 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Markle Church of Christ. Featured performer will be Debbie Roth. Proceeds will go toward a $75,000 goal to help purchase and renovate a building in downtown Markle to house Jennifer's Closet. The ministry helps families in Huntington and Wells Counties by providing free good, used clothing and new socks and underwear. Call 260-824-3950 or 260-273-0716.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Stroke Prevention program April 22

The Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion will host a Stroke Prevention presentation April 22, 2010 at 1 p.m. The program is sponsored by Adams Memorial Hospital.
Learn information about how to recognize a stroke/brain attack and ways to prevent them from happening. The program will be presented by Julia McQueen, a Health Service Coordinator for Life Line Screening of Fort Wayne.
For more information contact Sarah Conrad at 260-589-4496.