Starting today, Edward R. Roush Lake has 25 campsites that now offer electrical hookups at Kil-So-Quah State Recreation Area available for reservation.
“It is great for the DNR and Roush Lake to be able to provide a service for our campers that they have been asking for,” said Jeff Reed, property manager.
Roush Lake partnered with Duke Energy, which provided the transformers and upgrades at no cost.
Roush Lake also offers several miles of hiking and mountain bike trails, shelter houses, boat rentals, swimming, picnic areas, archery and shooting ranges, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
Camping rates for the electric sites are: Sunday through Wednesday, $9.53 plus tax; Thursday through Saturday, $12.39 plus tax; and holidays, $15.25 plus tax.
For questions about camping at Roush Lake, call (260) 468-2165. To make campground or shelter reservations, call 1-866-622-6746 or go online at www.CAMP.IN.gov.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Area Things to See and Do
FORT WAYNE
COLISEUM EVENTS
PEDAL TO THE MEDAL TOUR—Tuesday, Aug. 4, 6 p.m., featuring Mudvayne, Black Label Society, Static-X, $35.
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR—Tuesday, Nov. 14, featuring the Rockettes.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office or by phone at 260-424-1811.
FW’S EMBASSY
THEATRE EVENTS.
AWAKE & ALIVE TOUR—Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. (Skillet, Hawk Nelson, Decyfer Down & The Letter Black. $22.75 & $27.75 (credit card fees may apply) and tickets $5 more day of show.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.
FORT WAYNE
ARTLINK EVENTS
MEMBERS’ SHOW—July 17 to Aug. 11. Monday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.; noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Artlink is located at 437 East Berry St., Fort Wayne. www.artlinkfw.com
FORT WAYNE
CHILDREN’S ZOO
The African Journey area at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo now open for visitors, during regular zoo hours which are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 11th. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for those 2 to 14, $10 for seniors over 60 and free to those 1 and under. Family passes are $85. More information at www.kidszoo.org
COLISEUM EVENTS
PEDAL TO THE MEDAL TOUR—Tuesday, Aug. 4, 6 p.m., featuring Mudvayne, Black Label Society, Static-X, $35.
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR—Tuesday, Nov. 14, featuring the Rockettes.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office or by phone at 260-424-1811.
FW’S EMBASSY
THEATRE EVENTS.
AWAKE & ALIVE TOUR—Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. (Skillet, Hawk Nelson, Decyfer Down & The Letter Black. $22.75 & $27.75 (credit card fees may apply) and tickets $5 more day of show.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.
FORT WAYNE
ARTLINK EVENTS
MEMBERS’ SHOW—July 17 to Aug. 11. Monday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.; noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Artlink is located at 437 East Berry St., Fort Wayne. www.artlinkfw.com
FORT WAYNE
CHILDREN’S ZOO
The African Journey area at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo now open for visitors, during regular zoo hours which are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 11th. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for those 2 to 14, $10 for seniors over 60 and free to those 1 and under. Family passes are $85. More information at www.kidszoo.org
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Salamonie Childrens Day Camp Aug. 3-7
Children ages seven to 11 are invited to Salamonie Reservoir for a fun and exciting week, Aug. 3 through Aug. 7 for Day Camp from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
They will find out about important inset friends and meet some close up; learn about butterflies, bees and beekeeping, grasshoppers and crickets, ants and even dragonflies. There will be indoor and outdoor activities including swimming, snacks, crafts and games.
Cost is $55 per person, with $10 of that as registration fee. For more information call 260-468-2127 or log onto: www.dnr.IN.gov/uwis.
They will find out about important inset friends and meet some close up; learn about butterflies, bees and beekeeping, grasshoppers and crickets, ants and even dragonflies. There will be indoor and outdoor activities including swimming, snacks, crafts and games.
Cost is $55 per person, with $10 of that as registration fee. For more information call 260-468-2127 or log onto: www.dnr.IN.gov/uwis.
Indiana Festivals
Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival—July 30-Aug. 2, Amish Acres, 350 artists, entertainment and festive food. Hours 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, admission charged. amishacrescom
Funfest by the River Festival—Aug. 6-8, North Manchester. A three day event with family events, concerts. cruise-in, parade, food & crafts, free. VisitIndiana.com
Indiana State Fair—Aug. 7-23, Indianapolis, hours vary, admission charged. indianastatefair.com
Mihsihkinaahkwa Powwow—Aug. 7-9, Morsches park at Columbia City. Traditional Native American pow wow with drums, dancing, crafts and food. Storytelling, children’s area and Woodland Indians living. Hours 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, admission charged. miamipowwow.org
Van Buren Popcorn Festival—Aug. 13-15, downtown Van Buren, parade, children’s events, hours vary, free. vanburenindiana.com
Elwood Glass Festival—Aug. 14-16, Callaway Park at Elwood. Art glass factory tours, crafts, collectibles, carnival, parade, pageants, kids activities, car show, food, entertainment, contests, hours vary, free. VisitIndiana.com
Chautauqua Days—Aug. 15-16, Gene Stratton Porter State Historic Site at Rome City. Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, admission charged. indianamuseum.org
Funfest by the River Festival—Aug. 6-8, North Manchester. A three day event with family events, concerts. cruise-in, parade, food & crafts, free. VisitIndiana.com
Indiana State Fair—Aug. 7-23, Indianapolis, hours vary, admission charged. indianastatefair.com
Mihsihkinaahkwa Powwow—Aug. 7-9, Morsches park at Columbia City. Traditional Native American pow wow with drums, dancing, crafts and food. Storytelling, children’s area and Woodland Indians living. Hours 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, admission charged. miamipowwow.org
Van Buren Popcorn Festival—Aug. 13-15, downtown Van Buren, parade, children’s events, hours vary, free. vanburenindiana.com
Elwood Glass Festival—Aug. 14-16, Callaway Park at Elwood. Art glass factory tours, crafts, collectibles, carnival, parade, pageants, kids activities, car show, food, entertainment, contests, hours vary, free. VisitIndiana.com
Chautauqua Days—Aug. 15-16, Gene Stratton Porter State Historic Site at Rome City. Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, admission charged. indianamuseum.org
Ouabache craft workshops begin Aug. 1
Ouabache State Park will host three craft workshops during August and September. They are: “Origami 101," Aug.1; bead making, Aug. 15; and advanced origami, Sept. 5.
During Origami 101, participants can learn the basics of origami, including how to create several basic and intermediate origami models. The bead making workshop is designed to teach participants how to create beads out of everyday materials found around their homes. After a quick review of the basics, advanced origami participants should plan to dive into creating intermediate and challenging models.
All three classes begin at 9:30 a.m. and are scheduled to be held at Campview Shelter in the campground. Participants who are not camping will have to walk a short distance to get to Campview Shelter after parking near the campground gate.
The Origami 101 workshop and the bead making workshop are recommended for participants ages 7 and older. Advanced origami is recommended for ages 10 and older. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Register for each event by calling (260) 824-0926, e-mailing OuabacheInterp@dnr.IN.gov, or filling out and mailing the form found on the special events link at http://www.IN.gov/dnr/parklake/2420.htm.
There is a $2 per person program fee per workshop. Park entrance fees of $5 per vehicle for Indiana residents and $7 per vehicle for non-residents will apply.
Dog Days of
summer Aug. 1
The Bluffton Parks Department will hold a Dog Days of Summer Walk this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bring your leashed dog to Pickett’s Run Park (East Washington Street near splash pad). Many pet vendors will be there with drawings, door prizes, and information about the services they offer. Afterwards enjoy a nice stroll down the River Greenway. Free Event!
For more information call 824-6069.
During Origami 101, participants can learn the basics of origami, including how to create several basic and intermediate origami models. The bead making workshop is designed to teach participants how to create beads out of everyday materials found around their homes. After a quick review of the basics, advanced origami participants should plan to dive into creating intermediate and challenging models.
All three classes begin at 9:30 a.m. and are scheduled to be held at Campview Shelter in the campground. Participants who are not camping will have to walk a short distance to get to Campview Shelter after parking near the campground gate.
The Origami 101 workshop and the bead making workshop are recommended for participants ages 7 and older. Advanced origami is recommended for ages 10 and older. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Register for each event by calling (260) 824-0926, e-mailing OuabacheInterp@dnr.IN.gov, or filling out and mailing the form found on the special events link at http://www.IN.gov/dnr/parklake/2420.htm.
There is a $2 per person program fee per workshop. Park entrance fees of $5 per vehicle for Indiana residents and $7 per vehicle for non-residents will apply.
Dog Days of
summer Aug. 1
The Bluffton Parks Department will hold a Dog Days of Summer Walk this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bring your leashed dog to Pickett’s Run Park (East Washington Street near splash pad). Many pet vendors will be there with drawings, door prizes, and information about the services they offer. Afterwards enjoy a nice stroll down the River Greenway. Free Event!
For more information call 824-6069.
Area Things to See and Do
BLUFFTON
THE GOSPEL BARN
The Gospel Barn, 3550 St. Rd. 1 south, Bluffton. Doors open at 6 p.m., pre-concert at 7 p.m., featured artist at 7:30 p.m., Admission $5 adults & free to those 12 and under. Concessions. 260-827-0362 or at www.gospelbarnofbluffton.com
OVERTONES—Saturday, Aug. 1, Ball Brothers from Chickamauga, GA.
BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
GRAND OLE OPRY ROAD SHOW—Saturday, Aug. 1, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35, with Green, Shepard & Jackson.
RUSS MORGAN ORCHESTRA—Thursday, Aug. 6, 2 & 7:30 p.m, $30.
THE FORTUNES—Friday, Aug. 7, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $30.
EMIL STUCCHIO & THE CLASSICS—Saturday, Aug. 8, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $30.
JOANN CASTLE—Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2 & 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m., $35.
BRETT FAMILY FROM BRANSON—Friday, Aug. 14 & Saturday, Aug. 15, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35.
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: Mel Brook’s The Producers, July 25-Aug. 9; The Piano Lesson, Sept. 12-20; Quilt American Celebration, Oct. 2-19; Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 7-22; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 5-12; The Road to Mecca, April 2-18; 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
FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
The schedule for the 2009-2010 season has been announced.
There is a wide range of ticket prices for each series and for more information call 260-456-2224 or visit www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com Tickets at 260-481-0777.
FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS—Camps to run from June 8 to Aug. 14, for those ages 3 to 15, middle school students and those with special needs. For more information call 260-424-2400 ext. 451 or at www.sciencecenttral.org
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org Closed July 4th.
THE GOSPEL BARN
The Gospel Barn, 3550 St. Rd. 1 south, Bluffton. Doors open at 6 p.m., pre-concert at 7 p.m., featured artist at 7:30 p.m., Admission $5 adults & free to those 12 and under. Concessions. 260-827-0362 or at www.gospelbarnofbluffton.com
OVERTONES—Saturday, Aug. 1, Ball Brothers from Chickamauga, GA.
BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
GRAND OLE OPRY ROAD SHOW—Saturday, Aug. 1, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35, with Green, Shepard & Jackson.
RUSS MORGAN ORCHESTRA—Thursday, Aug. 6, 2 & 7:30 p.m, $30.
THE FORTUNES—Friday, Aug. 7, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $30.
EMIL STUCCHIO & THE CLASSICS—Saturday, Aug. 8, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $30.
JOANN CASTLE—Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2 & 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m., $35.
BRETT FAMILY FROM BRANSON—Friday, Aug. 14 & Saturday, Aug. 15, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35.
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: Mel Brook’s The Producers, July 25-Aug. 9; The Piano Lesson, Sept. 12-20; Quilt American Celebration, Oct. 2-19; Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 7-22; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 5-12; The Road to Mecca, April 2-18; 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
FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
The schedule for the 2009-2010 season has been announced.
There is a wide range of ticket prices for each series and for more information call 260-456-2224 or visit www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com Tickets at 260-481-0777.
FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS—Camps to run from June 8 to Aug. 14, for those ages 3 to 15, middle school students and those with special needs. For more information call 260-424-2400 ext. 451 or at www.sciencecenttral.org
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org Closed July 4th.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Auditions for quilt musical in FW
Auditions for roles in the “Quilt-A-Musical Celeb ration” by the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre will be held on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Arts United Center in downtown Fort Wayne.
Performance dates are Oct. 2-18 at the Allen County Public Library. The production is being presented in cooperation with the area AIDS task Force’s 25th Anniversary.
Needed are 17 to 25 men and women who can both sing and act. For more information call 260-422-8641, ext. 225 or pcolglazier@fwcivic.org
To volunteer for a back stage crew call Ben Roney at 260-422-8641 ext. 227.
Performance dates are Oct. 2-18 at the Allen County Public Library. The production is being presented in cooperation with the area AIDS task Force’s 25th Anniversary.
Needed are 17 to 25 men and women who can both sing and act. For more information call 260-422-8641, ext. 225 or pcolglazier@fwcivic.org
To volunteer for a back stage crew call Ben Roney at 260-422-8641 ext. 227.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Area Things to See and Do
FW’S EMBASSY THEATRE EVENTS.
AWAKE & ALIVE TOUR—Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. (Skillet, Hawk Nelson, Decyfer Down & The Letter Black. $22.75 & $27.75 (credit card fees may apply) and tickets $5 more day of show. Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.
FORT WAYNE ARTLINK EVENTS
MEMBERS’ SHOW—July 17 to Aug. 11. Reception on Friday, July 17, 7 to 9 p.m.
HOURS— Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.; noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Artlink is located at 437 East Berry St., Fort Wayne. www.artlinkfw.com
AWAKE & ALIVE TOUR—Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. (Skillet, Hawk Nelson, Decyfer Down & The Letter Black. $22.75 & $27.75 (credit card fees may apply) and tickets $5 more day of show. Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.
FORT WAYNE ARTLINK EVENTS
MEMBERS’ SHOW—July 17 to Aug. 11. Reception on Friday, July 17, 7 to 9 p.m.
HOURS— Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.; noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Artlink is located at 437 East Berry St., Fort Wayne. www.artlinkfw.com
Friday, July 24, 2009
Swiss Days 2009 kicks off today
Decatur Daily Democrat:
As the 4-H Fair wraps up this evening at Monroe, Swiss Days will be beginning a few miles south, at Berne.
Opening ceremonies will be held at 6 p.m. on the stage in downtown Berne, but craft and food vendors will get started one hour earlier, at 5 p.m. A quilt show and quilt merchant mall will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. at South Adams High School, and an Agape Sports...
As the 4-H Fair wraps up this evening at Monroe, Swiss Days will be beginning a few miles south, at Berne.
Opening ceremonies will be held at 6 p.m. on the stage in downtown Berne, but craft and food vendors will get started one hour earlier, at 5 p.m. A quilt show and quilt merchant mall will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. at South Adams High School, and an Agape Sports...
Swiss Days in Berne 2009
WIENER DOG RACES
The 4th Annual Wiener Dog races will be held at Swiss Heritage Village on Saturday, July 25, at 10 a.m. during Swiss Days. Prizes will be awarded for four classes: Puppy, Stud, Powder Puff, and Open.
Entry fees are $5.00 for the first race and $3.00 for each additional race. Prizes will be awarded with the Grand Champion receiving a trophy. For registration information call 260-589-8007.
THE “BAKE AWAY” CONTEST
The Swiss Heritage Society will sponsor the official 8th Annual “Bake Away” Contest on Friday, July 24, 10 a.m. at the Swiss Heritage Village/Museum in Berne.
The Kids’ Cookies will have two divisions: Kids entering kindergarten through 2nd grade this fall and Kids entering 3rd grade through 6th grade this fall. Cookies should be made from scratch and include 6 cookies per entry.
The Frosted Cake category has two divisions: Single-layer cakes and multilayer cakes.
The Decorated Cookie has one division and must include six decorated cookies. For more information call 260-589-8007.
Prizes are donated by DRG of Berne, Berne Hardware, Berne Community Market and Swiss Heritage Society and will be awarded in each category.
SWISS DAYS CAR SHOW
The Swiss Days Car show will be held at Swiss Heritage Village on Saturday of Swiss Days, July 25. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and is sponsored by the Monroe Boy Scout Troop #72. Awards and prizes will be given all day. For more information contact Steve Maller at cell 417-0223 or Tony
The 4th Annual Wiener Dog races will be held at Swiss Heritage Village on Saturday, July 25, at 10 a.m. during Swiss Days. Prizes will be awarded for four classes: Puppy, Stud, Powder Puff, and Open.
Entry fees are $5.00 for the first race and $3.00 for each additional race. Prizes will be awarded with the Grand Champion receiving a trophy. For registration information call 260-589-8007.
THE “BAKE AWAY” CONTEST
The Swiss Heritage Society will sponsor the official 8th Annual “Bake Away” Contest on Friday, July 24, 10 a.m. at the Swiss Heritage Village/Museum in Berne.
The Kids’ Cookies will have two divisions: Kids entering kindergarten through 2nd grade this fall and Kids entering 3rd grade through 6th grade this fall. Cookies should be made from scratch and include 6 cookies per entry.
The Frosted Cake category has two divisions: Single-layer cakes and multilayer cakes.
The Decorated Cookie has one division and must include six decorated cookies. For more information call 260-589-8007.
Prizes are donated by DRG of Berne, Berne Hardware, Berne Community Market and Swiss Heritage Society and will be awarded in each category.
SWISS DAYS CAR SHOW
The Swiss Days Car show will be held at Swiss Heritage Village on Saturday of Swiss Days, July 25. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and is sponsored by the Monroe Boy Scout Troop #72. Awards and prizes will be given all day. For more information contact Steve Maller at cell 417-0223 or Tony
Berne Swiss Days 2009
Chocolate &
Cheese Tasting
Food connoisseurs are sure to enjoy the Swiss culinary specialties of chocolate and cheese at Swiss Days 2009.
Taste testing of each of these specialty foods will take place in the kitchen of the DRG Creativity Center, just a block and a half east of the downtown stage. Berne’s own Swissland Cheese will be cooking some cheese recipes for sampling. The cheese that will be available for taste testing includes Chocolate Cheese, Raclette, Baby Swiss, and Harvarti. Also, Ghyslain Chocolatiers, from nearby Union City, will bring a wide selection of artisan chocolates to try.
The taste testing will take place on Saturday, July 25 from 10 am- 2 pm. The cost for this event will be $5/cheese & $5/chocolate. Make sure to stop by for some decadent chocolate and locally made cheese at this year’s Swiss Days festival.
Big Wheel Race
The Swiss Days Big Wheel Race, sponsored by Swiss Village’s Kinder Haus Day Care Center, is back again! Children ages 3-6 are invited to participate and must ride the Big Wheels provided. Each participant will receive a special treat from Dairy Queen and Kinder Haus Day Care Center, with the top three winners in each age group receiving monetary prizes.
It will be held on Saturday, July 25 at 10:00 a.m. on Baltimore Street beside the Cross Community Church in downtown Berne. The race will feature young children from ages 3-6 in a 25-meter race to the finish on Big Wheels. Registration will be the day of the race and there will be a $3.00 entry fee.
For more information, please contact Heidi Schoeneman, Kinder Haus Day Care director, at 260-589-2364 or Michelle Lechlitner, Swiss Village Marketing Director, at 260-589-3173.
The 3rd Annual Swiss Days Furniture Frenzy
Berne, the Furniture Capital of Indiana, invites you to take part in the third annual “Swiss Days Furniture Frenzy!” Berne is known as the Furniture Capital of Indiana because of the furniture manufacturer and five furniture stores in town. Yager Furniture and Karen’s Treasures are both located in downtown Berne. Bernhaus Furniture, Clauser Furniture, and Habegger Furniture are all located on US 27. As you visit each of the furniture stores, follow instructions on the Furniture Frenzy game card and discover answers to the clues. You could be the winner of $1,000 in Furniture Bucks! Spend them at one or more of our five quality furniture businesses. “Swiss Days Furniture Frenzy” begins Friday, July 17 and runs through Saturday, July 25. The winner will be announced on Saturday at 8:30 pm from the Main Stage in downtown Berne during the Hank Haller performance. Don’t miss this chance to take part in the “Swiss Days Furniture Frenzy” and possibly win $1,000 in Furniture Bucks to be spent at one or more of the furniture stores! Furniture Frenzy game cards need to be returned to the Chamber office or Information Chalet no late than 6 pm on Saturday, July 25.
Win Prizes Just for
Attending Swiss Days
Want to win a 42” flat screen TV or a free t-shirt? If the answer is yes, then make sure to stop by Swiss Days 2009.
At this year’s Swiss Days festival, there will be prizes and giveaways happening throughout the entire weekend. In order to register to win a prize, festival goers will need to stop by the Information Chalet which is located at the corner of Main and Sprunger/Hendricks streets.
There will be hourly drawings for T-shirt giveaways and the grand prize drawing for the 42” flat screen TV, courtesy of Innovative Concepts, will be happening on Saturday evening at the downtown stage. Winners must be present at the time their name is called in order to claim their t-shirt, but do not need to be present to win the TV!
Make sure to take advantage of the prizes and giveaways that will be happening during Swiss Days 2009.
Parade Announcement
Always a favorite event and crowd pleaser is the annual Swiss Days parade. Local businesses, trumpeting marching bands, and dazzling floats will regale spectators along the parade route. Onlookers will also enjoy several attractions including accordion player Arthur Brogli, the National Guard, and the TRSS Drum Corps.
Individuals who would like to listen as well as watch the parade can do so at the downtown stage, located near the city building. Parade route maps will be available at the Information Chalet during Swiss Days. Enjoy the parade on Saturday at 6 pm!
Cheese Tasting
Food connoisseurs are sure to enjoy the Swiss culinary specialties of chocolate and cheese at Swiss Days 2009.
Taste testing of each of these specialty foods will take place in the kitchen of the DRG Creativity Center, just a block and a half east of the downtown stage. Berne’s own Swissland Cheese will be cooking some cheese recipes for sampling. The cheese that will be available for taste testing includes Chocolate Cheese, Raclette, Baby Swiss, and Harvarti. Also, Ghyslain Chocolatiers, from nearby Union City, will bring a wide selection of artisan chocolates to try.
The taste testing will take place on Saturday, July 25 from 10 am- 2 pm. The cost for this event will be $5/cheese & $5/chocolate. Make sure to stop by for some decadent chocolate and locally made cheese at this year’s Swiss Days festival.
Big Wheel Race
The Swiss Days Big Wheel Race, sponsored by Swiss Village’s Kinder Haus Day Care Center, is back again! Children ages 3-6 are invited to participate and must ride the Big Wheels provided. Each participant will receive a special treat from Dairy Queen and Kinder Haus Day Care Center, with the top three winners in each age group receiving monetary prizes.
It will be held on Saturday, July 25 at 10:00 a.m. on Baltimore Street beside the Cross Community Church in downtown Berne. The race will feature young children from ages 3-6 in a 25-meter race to the finish on Big Wheels. Registration will be the day of the race and there will be a $3.00 entry fee.
For more information, please contact Heidi Schoeneman, Kinder Haus Day Care director, at 260-589-2364 or Michelle Lechlitner, Swiss Village Marketing Director, at 260-589-3173.
The 3rd Annual Swiss Days Furniture Frenzy
Berne, the Furniture Capital of Indiana, invites you to take part in the third annual “Swiss Days Furniture Frenzy!” Berne is known as the Furniture Capital of Indiana because of the furniture manufacturer and five furniture stores in town. Yager Furniture and Karen’s Treasures are both located in downtown Berne. Bernhaus Furniture, Clauser Furniture, and Habegger Furniture are all located on US 27. As you visit each of the furniture stores, follow instructions on the Furniture Frenzy game card and discover answers to the clues. You could be the winner of $1,000 in Furniture Bucks! Spend them at one or more of our five quality furniture businesses. “Swiss Days Furniture Frenzy” begins Friday, July 17 and runs through Saturday, July 25. The winner will be announced on Saturday at 8:30 pm from the Main Stage in downtown Berne during the Hank Haller performance. Don’t miss this chance to take part in the “Swiss Days Furniture Frenzy” and possibly win $1,000 in Furniture Bucks to be spent at one or more of the furniture stores! Furniture Frenzy game cards need to be returned to the Chamber office or Information Chalet no late than 6 pm on Saturday, July 25.
Win Prizes Just for
Attending Swiss Days
Want to win a 42” flat screen TV or a free t-shirt? If the answer is yes, then make sure to stop by Swiss Days 2009.
At this year’s Swiss Days festival, there will be prizes and giveaways happening throughout the entire weekend. In order to register to win a prize, festival goers will need to stop by the Information Chalet which is located at the corner of Main and Sprunger/Hendricks streets.
There will be hourly drawings for T-shirt giveaways and the grand prize drawing for the 42” flat screen TV, courtesy of Innovative Concepts, will be happening on Saturday evening at the downtown stage. Winners must be present at the time their name is called in order to claim their t-shirt, but do not need to be present to win the TV!
Make sure to take advantage of the prizes and giveaways that will be happening during Swiss Days 2009.
Parade Announcement
Always a favorite event and crowd pleaser is the annual Swiss Days parade. Local businesses, trumpeting marching bands, and dazzling floats will regale spectators along the parade route. Onlookers will also enjoy several attractions including accordion player Arthur Brogli, the National Guard, and the TRSS Drum Corps.
Individuals who would like to listen as well as watch the parade can do so at the downtown stage, located near the city building. Parade route maps will be available at the Information Chalet during Swiss Days. Enjoy the parade on Saturday at 6 pm!
FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS—Camps to run from June 8 to Aug. 14, for those ages 3 to 15, middle school students and those with special needs.
For more information call 260-424-2400 ext. 451 or at www.sciencecenttral.org
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under.
More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org
For more information call 260-424-2400 ext. 451 or at www.sciencecenttral.org
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under.
More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Area Things to See and Do
BLUFFTON
THE GOSPEL BARN
The Gospel Barn, 3550 St. Rd. 1 south, Bluffton. Doors open at 6 p.m., pre-concert at 7 p.m., featured artist at 7:30 p.m., Admission $5 adults & free to those 12 and under. Concessions. 260-827-0362 or at www.gospelbarnofbluffton.com
OVERTONES—Saturday, July 25, from Rossville.
BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
ELVIS EXTRAVAGANZA—July 25, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $25. Impersonator contest on July 25.
JIM ED BROWN & BAND—Thursday, July 30, 2 & 7:30 p.m. $25.
THE TOMMY CASH SHOW—Friday, July 31, 3 & 7:30 p.m., $35.
GRAND OLE OPRY ROAD SHOW—Saturday, Aug. 1, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35. with Green, Shepard & Jackson.
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: Mel Brook’s The Producers, July 25-Aug. 9; The Piano Lesson, Sept. 12-20; Quilt American Celebration, Oct. 2-19; Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 7-22; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 5-12; The Road to Mecca, April 2-18; Call 260-422-8641 or check out www.fwcivic.org
THE GOSPEL BARN
The Gospel Barn, 3550 St. Rd. 1 south, Bluffton. Doors open at 6 p.m., pre-concert at 7 p.m., featured artist at 7:30 p.m., Admission $5 adults & free to those 12 and under. Concessions. 260-827-0362 or at www.gospelbarnofbluffton.com
OVERTONES—Saturday, July 25, from Rossville.
BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
ELVIS EXTRAVAGANZA—July 25, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $25. Impersonator contest on July 25.
JIM ED BROWN & BAND—Thursday, July 30, 2 & 7:30 p.m. $25.
THE TOMMY CASH SHOW—Friday, July 31, 3 & 7:30 p.m., $35.
GRAND OLE OPRY ROAD SHOW—Saturday, Aug. 1, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35. with Green, Shepard & Jackson.
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: Mel Brook’s The Producers, July 25-Aug. 9; The Piano Lesson, Sept. 12-20; Quilt American Celebration, Oct. 2-19; Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 7-22; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 5-12; The Road to Mecca, April 2-18; Call 260-422-8641 or check out www.fwcivic.org
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
LaFontaine Concert series begins July 24
The LBD Trio kicks off LaFontaine Arts Council’s Summer Concert Series on Friday, July 24 at 6:30 at the beautiful Historic Forks of the Wabash in Huntington.
In their inaugural performance, the LBD Trio will perform gospel, jazz, pop and country tunes for the audience.
This year marks the 8th season of summer concerts sponsored by LaFontaine Arts Council for the Huntington Community. Concessions will be available.
The concerts are free to the public.
A freewill offering is taken after each concert. Proceeds will be directed toward the arts council’s yearly scholarship, which is awarded to a county student focusing on fine arts education. Call Debbie Dyer at 260-358-0055.
In their inaugural performance, the LBD Trio will perform gospel, jazz, pop and country tunes for the audience.
This year marks the 8th season of summer concerts sponsored by LaFontaine Arts Council for the Huntington Community. Concessions will be available.
The concerts are free to the public.
A freewill offering is taken after each concert. Proceeds will be directed toward the arts council’s yearly scholarship, which is awarded to a county student focusing on fine arts education. Call Debbie Dyer at 260-358-0055.
Ouabache State Park
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
1:45 p.m. - A Pitcher Catcher. Create your own pitcher plant that really catches flies on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - Birding Basics. Birding is a popular outdoor activity. Learn about birding on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can easily re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Backyard Birding. Learn how to enjoy this popular form of birding. We’ll talk about how to bird first, then we’ll do a little of it ourselves. Meet at Rustic Oak Shelter.
THURSDAY, JULY 23
1:45 p.m. - Weather Scavenger Hunt. Join Naturalist Kate on the pool lawn during the safety check for a quick scavenger hunt. There will be a small prize of the individual that finds the most items. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - A Constellation Myth. Constellations have had a special job throughout the ages. Learn about that job on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Mudpuppies. Meet at the Boat House to learn more about these cool aquatic creatures.
FRIDAY, JULY 24
1:45 p.m. - Intro to the Stars. How much do you know about stars? Learn more about the stars and our sun on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can easily re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - You and a Shrew. We’ll make a few comparisons today on the pool lawn during the safety check between you and a shrew. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
8:00 p.m. - Salamanders, Newts, and Sirens. Meet a few of these amphibians found in Indiana at Campview Shelter. No live animals will be at this program.
SATURDAY, JULY 25
9:30 a.m. - Up Close and Personal With Pond Life. Take a look at what is found in the lake by digging in yourself! Meet at the Boat House. Please wear clothing that you won’t mind if they get a little dirty!
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. Connect! Discover! Explore! Learn more about the patch program at the Campview Shelter, located in the middle of Campground A. After a brief introduction, we'll break up into groups to start working on the requirements. Scouts and other groups, are you interested in earning a patch? See the Naturalist to learn about the Hoosier Pathfinder program.
1:45 - Pool Break Cool Craft. Create your own floral art on the pool lawn today with Naturalist Kate! Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped so you can easily re-enter the pool!
8:00 p.m. - Frog vs. Toad. Do you know the difference between a frog and a toad? Find out as we take a 60 minute hike around Kunkel Lake in search of these amphibians. Hike meets at the Boat House. Tennis shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray are recommended.
SUNDAY, JULY 26
9:30 a.m. - Worship Services. Join us at Campview Shelter for an inspirational service in the beauty of nature.
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. See Saturday for details.
1:45 p.m. - Pool Break Creature Feature. Meet one of Ouabache’s insects during today’s pool break on the pool lawn. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can easily re-enter the pool!
1:45 p.m. - A Pitcher Catcher. Create your own pitcher plant that really catches flies on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - Birding Basics. Birding is a popular outdoor activity. Learn about birding on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can easily re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Backyard Birding. Learn how to enjoy this popular form of birding. We’ll talk about how to bird first, then we’ll do a little of it ourselves. Meet at Rustic Oak Shelter.
THURSDAY, JULY 23
1:45 p.m. - Weather Scavenger Hunt. Join Naturalist Kate on the pool lawn during the safety check for a quick scavenger hunt. There will be a small prize of the individual that finds the most items. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - A Constellation Myth. Constellations have had a special job throughout the ages. Learn about that job on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Mudpuppies. Meet at the Boat House to learn more about these cool aquatic creatures.
FRIDAY, JULY 24
1:45 p.m. - Intro to the Stars. How much do you know about stars? Learn more about the stars and our sun on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can easily re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - You and a Shrew. We’ll make a few comparisons today on the pool lawn during the safety check between you and a shrew. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
8:00 p.m. - Salamanders, Newts, and Sirens. Meet a few of these amphibians found in Indiana at Campview Shelter. No live animals will be at this program.
SATURDAY, JULY 25
9:30 a.m. - Up Close and Personal With Pond Life. Take a look at what is found in the lake by digging in yourself! Meet at the Boat House. Please wear clothing that you won’t mind if they get a little dirty!
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. Connect! Discover! Explore! Learn more about the patch program at the Campview Shelter, located in the middle of Campground A. After a brief introduction, we'll break up into groups to start working on the requirements. Scouts and other groups, are you interested in earning a patch? See the Naturalist to learn about the Hoosier Pathfinder program.
1:45 - Pool Break Cool Craft. Create your own floral art on the pool lawn today with Naturalist Kate! Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped so you can easily re-enter the pool!
8:00 p.m. - Frog vs. Toad. Do you know the difference between a frog and a toad? Find out as we take a 60 minute hike around Kunkel Lake in search of these amphibians. Hike meets at the Boat House. Tennis shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray are recommended.
SUNDAY, JULY 26
9:30 a.m. - Worship Services. Join us at Campview Shelter for an inspirational service in the beauty of nature.
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. See Saturday for details.
1:45 p.m. - Pool Break Creature Feature. Meet one of Ouabache’s insects during today’s pool break on the pool lawn. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can easily re-enter the pool!
Swiss Days Bake Away Contest
The Swiss Heritage Society will sponsor the official Swiss Days Bake Away Contest Friday, July 24 at 10 a.m. at the Swiss Heritage Village/Museum in Berne. There will be three categories: Kids’ Cookies, Frosted Cakes and Decorated Cookies. The Frosted Cakes category will accept entries in two divisions - single layer cakes and the multilayer cakes. Please place the cake on a flat stiff cardboard base at least one inch bigger than the cake.
The Kids’ Cookie category will have two divisions. One division is for kids entering kindergarten through second grade this fall. The second division is for kids entering the third grade through the sixth grade this fall. Cookies need to be made from scratch and include six cookies. The Decorated Cookies will have one division and should include 6 cookies.
Contest rules include the following:
• All entries must be “from scratch” no box or mixes or prepared dough.
• Each entrant must include a recipe card for each entry. DO NOT put the entrant’s name on the recipe card.
• Participation is open to the public and includes all ages and genders.
• Participants may enter more than one category, but only one entry per division. For example: you may enter one single-layer cake recipe and one multilayer cake recipe, but not two single-layer cake or two multilayer cake recipes.
Check in time is from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. with judging beginning at 10 a.m. SHARP!
All entries will be judged on quality of appearance, flavor and texture. Prizes will be awarded in each category.
For more information call Nancy Kuhn at 260-589-2151 ext 1125, Barb Sprunger at 260-589-4000 ext. 337 or the Village at 260-589-8007.
Visit the Swiss Days website here.
The Kids’ Cookie category will have two divisions. One division is for kids entering kindergarten through second grade this fall. The second division is for kids entering the third grade through the sixth grade this fall. Cookies need to be made from scratch and include six cookies. The Decorated Cookies will have one division and should include 6 cookies.
Contest rules include the following:
• All entries must be “from scratch” no box or mixes or prepared dough.
• Each entrant must include a recipe card for each entry. DO NOT put the entrant’s name on the recipe card.
• Participation is open to the public and includes all ages and genders.
• Participants may enter more than one category, but only one entry per division. For example: you may enter one single-layer cake recipe and one multilayer cake recipe, but not two single-layer cake or two multilayer cake recipes.
Check in time is from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. with judging beginning at 10 a.m. SHARP!
All entries will be judged on quality of appearance, flavor and texture. Prizes will be awarded in each category.
For more information call Nancy Kuhn at 260-589-2151 ext 1125, Barb Sprunger at 260-589-4000 ext. 337 or the Village at 260-589-8007.
Visit the Swiss Days website here.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
New musical group Aug. 2 at TinCaps
A Flava summer concert will be presented at the conclusion of the TinCaps Sunday, Aug. 2, 3:05 p.m. game as hip-hop artist DJ Morph and special guest Heath McNease entertain at Parkview Field.
Anyone buying a ticket to the game will be able to attend the concert free of charge, with game tickets starting as low as $5 each.
The concerts are being sponsored by Remedy.fm and the Fort Wayne TinCaps with each concert targeting inner-city youth in hopes of getting them involved in a positive environment and getting them involved with Remedy.fm. Remedy.fm is a positive web-station that broadcasts all over the world, with their studios in downtown Fort Wayne.
Anyone buying a ticket to the game will be able to attend the concert free of charge, with game tickets starting as low as $5 each.
The concerts are being sponsored by Remedy.fm and the Fort Wayne TinCaps with each concert targeting inner-city youth in hopes of getting them involved in a positive environment and getting them involved with Remedy.fm. Remedy.fm is a positive web-station that broadcasts all over the world, with their studios in downtown Fort Wayne.
Area Things to See and Do
THE GOSPEL BARN
The Gospel Barn, 3550 St. Rd. 1 south, Bluffton. Doors open at 6 p.m., pre-concert at 7 p.m., featured artist at 7:30 p.m., Admission $5 adults & free to those 12 and under. Concessions. 260-827-0362 or at www.gospelbarnofbluffton.com
CHRISTIAN DAVIS—Saturday, July 18, of Wade, NC.
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARM’
THE LETTERMEN—Saturday, July 18, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $45
RONNIE MCDOWELL—Thursday, July 23, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35.
ELVIS EXTRAVAGANZA—July 24-25, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $25. Impersonator contest on July 25.
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: Mel Brook’s The Producers, July 25-Aug. 9; The Piano Lesson, Sept. 12-20; Quilt American Celebration, Oct. 2-19; Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 7-22; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 5-12; The Road to Mecca, April 2-18; 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
FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
The schedule for the 2009-2010 season has been announced.
There is a wide range of ticket prices for each series and for more information call 260-456-2224 or visit www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com Tickets at 260-481-0777.
FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS—Camps to run from June 8 to Aug. 14, for those ages 3 to 15, middle school students and those with special needs. For more information call 260-424-2400 ext. 451 or at www.sciencecenttral.org
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org Closed July 4th.
FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
PEDAL TO THE MEDAL TOUR—Tuesday, Aug. 4, 6 p.m., featuring Mudvayne, Black Label Society, Static-X, $35.
The Gospel Barn, 3550 St. Rd. 1 south, Bluffton. Doors open at 6 p.m., pre-concert at 7 p.m., featured artist at 7:30 p.m., Admission $5 adults & free to those 12 and under. Concessions. 260-827-0362 or at www.gospelbarnofbluffton.com
CHRISTIAN DAVIS—Saturday, July 18, of Wade, NC.
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARM’
THE LETTERMEN—Saturday, July 18, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $45
RONNIE MCDOWELL—Thursday, July 23, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35.
ELVIS EXTRAVAGANZA—July 24-25, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $25. Impersonator contest on July 25.
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: Mel Brook’s The Producers, July 25-Aug. 9; The Piano Lesson, Sept. 12-20; Quilt American Celebration, Oct. 2-19; Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 7-22; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 5-12; The Road to Mecca, April 2-18; 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
FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
The schedule for the 2009-2010 season has been announced.
There is a wide range of ticket prices for each series and for more information call 260-456-2224 or visit www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com Tickets at 260-481-0777.
FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS—Camps to run from June 8 to Aug. 14, for those ages 3 to 15, middle school students and those with special needs. For more information call 260-424-2400 ext. 451 or at www.sciencecenttral.org
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org Closed July 4th.
FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
PEDAL TO THE MEDAL TOUR—Tuesday, Aug. 4, 6 p.m., featuring Mudvayne, Black Label Society, Static-X, $35.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Ouabache State Park
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
1:45 p.m. - Leafy Fun. Have some fun with a leaf as we make cool creations on the pool lawn during the pool safety break. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - Insect Trivia. How well do you know insects? Test your knowledge during this short game on the pool lawn during safety check. There will be a prize for the person with the most correct answers! Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Goin’ Native With Plants. Why are native plants the way to go? What plants are native to this area? Find out tonight at Trails End Shelter.
THURSDAY, JULY 16
1:45 p.m. - Plant's Anatomy. Join the drama as we discover just what makes a plant tick on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - Mischievous Moths. Some moths can be destructive. Find out about one such moth on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Nature’s Flood Insurance. Mother Nature has her own type of flood insurance. Find out more about them at Campview Shelter tonight!
FRIDAY, JULY 17
1:45 p.m. - Build a Bird. Make a feathered friend to take home with you on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - It’s a bird... No it’s a... A... Squirrel??? Learn more about these beautiful gliders on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:00 p.m. - Roving Interpreter. Be on the lookout for Naturalist Kate in the Campground. She'll have a tasty treat for you to try!
SATURDAY, JULY 18
9:30 a.m. - Bison Hike. Meet at the small shelter in front of the Wildlife Exhibit for a 60 minute hike around the enclosure. As we hike, Naturalist Kate will share some facts about the Bison of Ouabache. Tennis shoes, sunscreen and bug spray are recommended.
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. Connect! Discover! Explore! Learn more about the patch program at the Campview Shelter, located in the middle of Campground A. After a brief introduction, we'll break up into groups to start working on the requirements. Scouts and other groups, are you interested in earning a patch? See the Naturalist to learn about the Hoosier Pathfinder program.
1:45 - Pool Break Creature Feature. Join Naturalist Kate on the pool lawn to learn about this large arachnid found at Ouabache State Park. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
6:30 p.m. - Outdoor Cooking Demonstration. Bring your appetites! We’ll be cooking up some simple and healthy foods that you might want to try at your own campsite. Recipes will be available. Meet at Rustic Oak Shelter. Pre-registration is required by July 13. $5 program fee.
SUNDAY, JULY 19
9:30 a.m. - Worship Services. Join us at Campview Shelter for an inspirational service in the beauty of nature.
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. See Saturday for details.
1:45 p.m. - Pool Break Quickie Craft. Make a cool creation to take home with you on the pool lawn during the pool’s safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
1:45 p.m. - Leafy Fun. Have some fun with a leaf as we make cool creations on the pool lawn during the pool safety break. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - Insect Trivia. How well do you know insects? Test your knowledge during this short game on the pool lawn during safety check. There will be a prize for the person with the most correct answers! Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Goin’ Native With Plants. Why are native plants the way to go? What plants are native to this area? Find out tonight at Trails End Shelter.
THURSDAY, JULY 16
1:45 p.m. - Plant's Anatomy. Join the drama as we discover just what makes a plant tick on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - Mischievous Moths. Some moths can be destructive. Find out about one such moth on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Nature’s Flood Insurance. Mother Nature has her own type of flood insurance. Find out more about them at Campview Shelter tonight!
FRIDAY, JULY 17
1:45 p.m. - Build a Bird. Make a feathered friend to take home with you on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - It’s a bird... No it’s a... A... Squirrel??? Learn more about these beautiful gliders on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:00 p.m. - Roving Interpreter. Be on the lookout for Naturalist Kate in the Campground. She'll have a tasty treat for you to try!
SATURDAY, JULY 18
9:30 a.m. - Bison Hike. Meet at the small shelter in front of the Wildlife Exhibit for a 60 minute hike around the enclosure. As we hike, Naturalist Kate will share some facts about the Bison of Ouabache. Tennis shoes, sunscreen and bug spray are recommended.
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. Connect! Discover! Explore! Learn more about the patch program at the Campview Shelter, located in the middle of Campground A. After a brief introduction, we'll break up into groups to start working on the requirements. Scouts and other groups, are you interested in earning a patch? See the Naturalist to learn about the Hoosier Pathfinder program.
1:45 - Pool Break Creature Feature. Join Naturalist Kate on the pool lawn to learn about this large arachnid found at Ouabache State Park. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
6:30 p.m. - Outdoor Cooking Demonstration. Bring your appetites! We’ll be cooking up some simple and healthy foods that you might want to try at your own campsite. Recipes will be available. Meet at Rustic Oak Shelter. Pre-registration is required by July 13. $5 program fee.
SUNDAY, JULY 19
9:30 a.m. - Worship Services. Join us at Campview Shelter for an inspirational service in the beauty of nature.
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. See Saturday for details.
1:45 p.m. - Pool Break Quickie Craft. Make a cool creation to take home with you on the pool lawn during the pool’s safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
Jay County Civic Center to present Cinderella July 16
Jay County Civic Center will present “Cinderella” Thursday, July 16 through July 18 at Art's Place at 131 E Walnut St., Portland.
A Family Night Special will be available Thursday July 16 where ALL seats will be ONLY $7 each.
Other showings include Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 19 at 2 p.m. Cost is $
Come early to any show to get you photo with the Prince!
For more information call 260-846-0259 or email: jaycivic@possibilities-online.com.
A Family Night Special will be available Thursday July 16 where ALL seats will be ONLY $7 each.
Other showings include Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 19 at 2 p.m. Cost is $
Come early to any show to get you photo with the Prince!
For more information call 260-846-0259 or email: jaycivic@possibilities-online.com.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Wells County Leadership Academy
The Leadership Academy is all about personal skill development and learning and putting into practice essential leadership principles. Dr. Tim Elmore developed the curriculum that is used for the Academy - the lessons are based on the Habitudes that Dr. Elmore has written.
Classes meet once a month from 8:00 am to noon and class size is limited. You can download an application here. Application deadline is July 31. If you have any questions, please call Pamela at United Way of Wells County at 260-824-5589.
Here is a video from John Whicker, president of Bi-County Services, talking about what this program has done for his organization.
Area Things to See and Do
BLUFFTON
THE GOSPEL BARN
The Gospel Barn, 3550 St. Rd. 1 south, Bluffton. Doors open at 6 p.m., pre-concert at 7 p.m., featured artist at 7:30 p.m., Admission $5 adults & free to those 12 and under. Concessions. 260-827-0362 or at www.gospelbarnofbluffton.com
CHUCK WAGON GANG—July 11, from Pigeon Forge, TN.
BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARM’
THE CRYSTALS & CONNY GERACI SHOW—Thursday, July 9, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $25 dinner & show.
GALLAGHER—July 10 & 11, 7:30 p.m., comedian, $45.
THE LETTERMEN—Saturday, July 18, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $45
RONNIE MCDOWELL—Thursday, July 23, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35.
ELVIS EXTRAVAGANZA—July 24-25, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $25. Impersonator contest on July 25.
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: Mel Brook’s The Producers, July 25-Aug. 9; The Piano Lesson, Sept. 12-20; Quilt American Celebration, Oct. 2-19; Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 7-22; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 5-12; The Road to Mecca, April 2-18; 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
FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
The schedule for the 2009-2010 season has been announced.
There is a wide range of ticket prices for each series and for more information call 260-456-2224 or visit www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com Tickets at 260-481-0777.
FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS—Camps to run from June 8 to Aug. 14, for those ages 3 to 15, middle school students and those with special needs. For more information call 260-424-2400 ext. 451 or at www.sciencecenttral.org
LEARN TO PLAY GAMES—Ever wondered how to play Spades, Rummy 500, Euchre, Pinochle and Bridge? A card playing series is being offered for those 12 and older beginning Friday, July 10 and including six Friday nights. Cost is $30.
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org Closed July 4th.
FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
PEDAL TO THE MEDAL TOUR—Tuesday, Aug. 4, 6 p.m., featuring Mudvayne, Black Label Society, Static-X, $35.
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR—Tuesday, Nov. 14, featuring the Rockettes.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office or by phone at 260-424-1811.
FW’S EMBASSY THEATRE EVENTS
FOLLOW THE PIPES—Free organ concerts on Tuesday, July 14, 6 to 9 p.m.; Wednesday, July 15, 9 a.m. to noon and Thursday, July 16, 1 to 4 p.m..
AWAKE & ALIVE TOUR—Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. (Skillet, Hawk Nelson, Decyfer Down & The Letter Black. $22.75 & $27.75 (credit card fees may apply) and tickets $5 more day of show.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.
THE GOSPEL BARN
The Gospel Barn, 3550 St. Rd. 1 south, Bluffton. Doors open at 6 p.m., pre-concert at 7 p.m., featured artist at 7:30 p.m., Admission $5 adults & free to those 12 and under. Concessions. 260-827-0362 or at www.gospelbarnofbluffton.com
CHUCK WAGON GANG—July 11, from Pigeon Forge, TN.
BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARM’
THE CRYSTALS & CONNY GERACI SHOW—Thursday, July 9, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $25 dinner & show.
GALLAGHER—July 10 & 11, 7:30 p.m., comedian, $45.
THE LETTERMEN—Saturday, July 18, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $45
RONNIE MCDOWELL—Thursday, July 23, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $35.
ELVIS EXTRAVAGANZA—July 24-25, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $25. Impersonator contest on July 25.
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: Mel Brook’s The Producers, July 25-Aug. 9; The Piano Lesson, Sept. 12-20; Quilt American Celebration, Oct. 2-19; Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 7-22; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 5-12; The Road to Mecca, April 2-18; 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
FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
The schedule for the 2009-2010 season has been announced.
There is a wide range of ticket prices for each series and for more information call 260-456-2224 or visit www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com Tickets at 260-481-0777.
FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS—Camps to run from June 8 to Aug. 14, for those ages 3 to 15, middle school students and those with special needs. For more information call 260-424-2400 ext. 451 or at www.sciencecenttral.org
LEARN TO PLAY GAMES—Ever wondered how to play Spades, Rummy 500, Euchre, Pinochle and Bridge? A card playing series is being offered for those 12 and older beginning Friday, July 10 and including six Friday nights. Cost is $30.
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org Closed July 4th.
FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
PEDAL TO THE MEDAL TOUR—Tuesday, Aug. 4, 6 p.m., featuring Mudvayne, Black Label Society, Static-X, $35.
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR—Tuesday, Nov. 14, featuring the Rockettes.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office or by phone at 260-424-1811.
FW’S EMBASSY THEATRE EVENTS
FOLLOW THE PIPES—Free organ concerts on Tuesday, July 14, 6 to 9 p.m.; Wednesday, July 15, 9 a.m. to noon and Thursday, July 16, 1 to 4 p.m..
AWAKE & ALIVE TOUR—Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. (Skillet, Hawk Nelson, Decyfer Down & The Letter Black. $22.75 & $27.75 (credit card fees may apply) and tickets $5 more day of show.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
DREAM TEAM AWARDS BANQUET (date changed)
The Dream Team will hold its final game and awards banquet on the same day, July 30, at 6 p.m., at Bi-County Field.
For more information, to participate or to volunteer, call the Wells County YMCA at 824-5019.
For more information, to participate or to volunteer, call the Wells County YMCA at 824-5019.
Smokey Bear's Birthday Bash
July 10 & 11
Drive out for the day or camp at Salamonie Reservoir near Wabash and Andrews for Smokey Bear's Birthday Bash July 10 and 11.
On Friday, July 10 there will be a family movie at 8:30 p.m. at the program shelter in the modern campground.
Events for Saturday, July 11 include making birthday decorations at 5:30 p.m.; making parade decorations at 6 p.m.; Smokey's parade at 6:45 p.m. and the birthday bash at 7 p.m. with cookies, punch and ice cream.
For more information call 260-468-2127 or log onto: www.dnr.IN.gov/uwis.
Drive out for the day or camp at Salamonie Reservoir near Wabash and Andrews for Smokey Bear's Birthday Bash July 10 and 11.
On Friday, July 10 there will be a family movie at 8:30 p.m. at the program shelter in the modern campground.
Events for Saturday, July 11 include making birthday decorations at 5:30 p.m.; making parade decorations at 6 p.m.; Smokey's parade at 6:45 p.m. and the birthday bash at 7 p.m. with cookies, punch and ice cream.
For more information call 260-468-2127 or log onto: www.dnr.IN.gov/uwis.
Three Rivers Festival
By Barb Barbieri
Fort Wayne will go into a festival mode from July 11-19, as the 41st Three Rivers Festival will get under way on Saturday, July 11, with the traditional parade to begin at 10 a.m. through the downtown.
A few events will be held on Friday, July 10, with entertainment at the 3RF event pavilion in Headwaters Park, beginning at 6 p.m. A complete listing of events will be available at the Information Booth located on the west end of the Food Alley in Headwaters Park or by checking out www.trifonline,org
Festival buttons, priced at $2.50, will allow festival attenders to attend concerts for $3 less per concert and be given other discounts to “admission charged” events. In advance the buttons will be available at ProFed Credit Union (including branch here), Lassus locations, National City (FW branches) and the Three Rivers Festival office.
Hours for the Food Alley located in Headwaters Park East will be from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily during the entire festival. Also in Headwaters Park East will be the Meijer Fest Unlimited with carnival rides and concerts from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. There also will be events located in Headwaters Park West, including helicopter rides.
CONCERTS IN THE PAVILIONS
PINK DROYD—Friday, July 10, $5 or $8 at the gate.
DROWNING POOL & REV THEORY—Saturday, July 11, 6 p.m., $12 or $15 at the gate.
CHUCK WICKS—Monday, July 13, 6 p.m., $10 or $13 at the gate.
POP EVIL—Thursday, July 14, 6 p.m., $5 or $8 at the gate.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS—Tuesday, July 14, 6 p.m. The Orange Opera; 7 p.m. The B-Sharps; 8 p.m. Definetly Gary; and 9 p.m. Unlikely Alibi.
HAIRBANGERS BALL—Thursday, July 16, $5 or $8 at the gate.
PARROTS OF THE CARRIBEAN—Friday, July 17, $5 or $8 at the gate.
TWISTED SISTER—Saturday, July 18, 6 p.m., $17 or $20 at the gate.
During the day entertainment will begin at noon most days, July 11-18.
Ticket information at trfonline.org
ART IN THE PARK
A juried fine arts show in Freimann Square, Saturday, July 11, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Includes annual Chalkwalk.
CHILDREN’S FEST
These events will be held at IPFW on Friday and Saturday, July 17 & 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Includes carnival rides, animals, magic tricks and Santa Clause.
CRAFTERS’ MARKET
Over 50 crafters will be set up for this annual event just north of Freimann Square on Saturday, July 11, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SUPER SENIORS DAY
Wednesday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will find seniors enjoying a variety of activities and a lunch at the Imagine Master Schools on Wells St. in FW.
Other special events will include the Waiter/Waitress Competition on Monday, July 12, noon, Freimann Square; the Family Fun Bike Walk Run on Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. to noon at Lawton Park and the Bed Race on Wednesday, July 15, at 6:50 p.m. on Main St. in front of the City-County building.
FESTIVAL FIREWORKS
Downtown Fort Wayne will be the site of the annual fireworks beginning at 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 19th. The Fort Wayne Area Community Band will present a concert at 8:15 p.m. at Freimann Square prior to the fireworks. The Botanical Conservatory will present Jazz Under the Stars at 7 p.m.
FOELLINGER THEATER EVENTS
JOHN BRANAM’S LITTLE SWING BAND—Thursday, July 16, 8 p.m., free.
FONN MOR—Saturday, July 18, 8 p.m., free. Celtic folk with other.
SUMMIT CITY CHORUS—Sunday, July 19, 2:30 p.m., free.
FW AREA COMMUNITY BAND—Tuesday, July 21, 8 p.m., free.
This is only a sampling of the events that will be available during the festival. To check on an event call 260-426-5556 or go online to www.trfonline.org
Fort Wayne will go into a festival mode from July 11-19, as the 41st Three Rivers Festival will get under way on Saturday, July 11, with the traditional parade to begin at 10 a.m. through the downtown.
A few events will be held on Friday, July 10, with entertainment at the 3RF event pavilion in Headwaters Park, beginning at 6 p.m. A complete listing of events will be available at the Information Booth located on the west end of the Food Alley in Headwaters Park or by checking out www.trifonline,org
Festival buttons, priced at $2.50, will allow festival attenders to attend concerts for $3 less per concert and be given other discounts to “admission charged” events. In advance the buttons will be available at ProFed Credit Union (including branch here), Lassus locations, National City (FW branches) and the Three Rivers Festival office.
Hours for the Food Alley located in Headwaters Park East will be from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily during the entire festival. Also in Headwaters Park East will be the Meijer Fest Unlimited with carnival rides and concerts from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. There also will be events located in Headwaters Park West, including helicopter rides.
CONCERTS IN THE PAVILIONS
PINK DROYD—Friday, July 10, $5 or $8 at the gate.
DROWNING POOL & REV THEORY—Saturday, July 11, 6 p.m., $12 or $15 at the gate.
CHUCK WICKS—Monday, July 13, 6 p.m., $10 or $13 at the gate.
POP EVIL—Thursday, July 14, 6 p.m., $5 or $8 at the gate.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS—Tuesday, July 14, 6 p.m. The Orange Opera; 7 p.m. The B-Sharps; 8 p.m. Definetly Gary; and 9 p.m. Unlikely Alibi.
HAIRBANGERS BALL—Thursday, July 16, $5 or $8 at the gate.
PARROTS OF THE CARRIBEAN—Friday, July 17, $5 or $8 at the gate.
TWISTED SISTER—Saturday, July 18, 6 p.m., $17 or $20 at the gate.
During the day entertainment will begin at noon most days, July 11-18.
Ticket information at trfonline.org
ART IN THE PARK
A juried fine arts show in Freimann Square, Saturday, July 11, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Includes annual Chalkwalk.
CHILDREN’S FEST
These events will be held at IPFW on Friday and Saturday, July 17 & 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Includes carnival rides, animals, magic tricks and Santa Clause.
CRAFTERS’ MARKET
Over 50 crafters will be set up for this annual event just north of Freimann Square on Saturday, July 11, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SUPER SENIORS DAY
Wednesday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will find seniors enjoying a variety of activities and a lunch at the Imagine Master Schools on Wells St. in FW.
Other special events will include the Waiter/Waitress Competition on Monday, July 12, noon, Freimann Square; the Family Fun Bike Walk Run on Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. to noon at Lawton Park and the Bed Race on Wednesday, July 15, at 6:50 p.m. on Main St. in front of the City-County building.
FESTIVAL FIREWORKS
Downtown Fort Wayne will be the site of the annual fireworks beginning at 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 19th. The Fort Wayne Area Community Band will present a concert at 8:15 p.m. at Freimann Square prior to the fireworks. The Botanical Conservatory will present Jazz Under the Stars at 7 p.m.
FOELLINGER THEATER EVENTS
JOHN BRANAM’S LITTLE SWING BAND—Thursday, July 16, 8 p.m., free.
FONN MOR—Saturday, July 18, 8 p.m., free. Celtic folk with other.
SUMMIT CITY CHORUS—Sunday, July 19, 2:30 p.m., free.
FW AREA COMMUNITY BAND—Tuesday, July 21, 8 p.m., free.
This is only a sampling of the events that will be available during the festival. To check on an event call 260-426-5556 or go online to www.trfonline.org
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Decatur: Tax abatement and golf carts
From Decatur Daily Democrat:
City to grant AIP tax abatement
By BOB SHRALUKA
The American Investment Partners (AIP) purchase of the Fleetwood Enterprises properties in Decatur took a giant step closer to completion on Tuesday night when Decatur City Council quickly and without hesitation granted the company the first step...
Big crowd discusses golf carts
By BOB SHRALUKA
An overflow crowd packed City Hall's council chambers for Tuesday night's meeting of Decatur City Council, most of the people on hand interested in getting a local ordinance that will allow golf carts to be legally driven on city streets.
City to grant AIP tax abatement
By BOB SHRALUKA
The American Investment Partners (AIP) purchase of the Fleetwood Enterprises properties in Decatur took a giant step closer to completion on Tuesday night when Decatur City Council quickly and without hesitation granted the company the first step...
Big crowd discusses golf carts
By BOB SHRALUKA
An overflow crowd packed City Hall's council chambers for Tuesday night's meeting of Decatur City Council, most of the people on hand interested in getting a local ordinance that will allow golf carts to be legally driven on city streets.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Farmer's Market Begins
The downtown Decatur Farmers Market kicked-off the season Thursday June 11th at 4:00 p.m. The Market will run each Thursday evening through late September. The Market will be held on the south side of Madison Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets and Second Street in front of the Courthouse. The Decatur City Council at its May 17th meeting approved the idea and the use of the streets. Vendors are asked to be set-up and ready to sell by 4:00 p.m
For information call: Decatur Chamber of Commerce 724-2604 or Adams County Extension 724-5322. Sponsored by: Decatur Chamber of Commerce, Tri Kappa Sorority, Adams County Extension Service, Decatur Small Business Association and Adams County Economic Development.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Ouabache State Park Events
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
1:45 p.m. - Meet the Cedar Waxwing. You might have seen this beautiful bird eating berries off of the trees here in the park. Find out more about them on the pool lawn during the pool’s safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - Spiders That Jump. These little spiders have a big jump. Discover the Jumping Spider on the pool lawn during this afternoon’s safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Arachnophobia! Are you afraid of spiders? Conquer your fear by learning more about these important arachnids at Campview Shelter. Live spiders may be at this program.
THURSDAY, JULY 9
1:45 p.m. - One Pesky Bandit. This little bandit loves to creep into the campground and steal tasty treats. Learn more about them on the pool’s safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - Catch This Cat. Found in the depths of Kunkel Lake this cat might bite if your bait is right. Discover more about the channel catfish we have at Ouabache on the pool lawn during this safety break. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Ssssnakes. Some people are terrified of snakes, but they are great for an ecosystem. Learn why people are terrified and why you want one around! Meet at Campview Shelter. No live animals will be at this program.
FRIDAY, JULY 10
1:45 p.m. - Fire! Fire can be friend or foe in the forest. Learn more about forest fires on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Leapin’ Lizards! Yes, there are lizards here in Indiana. Discover them tonight at Campview Shelter. No live animals will be at this program.
SATURDAY, JULY 11
9:30 a.m. - Terrific Tree Trek. Meet at the trailhead for Trail 3, located in the campground near camp site 32. We’ll talk about trees and their uses as well as some specific trees as we hike Ouabache’s Tree Trail. Tennis shoes, sunscreen and bug spray are recommended for this program.
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. Connect! Discover! Explore! Learn more about the patch program at the Campview Shelter, located in the middle of Campground A. After a brief introduction, we'll break up into groups to start working on the requirements. Scouts and other groups are you interested in earning a patch? See the Naturalist to learn about the Hoosier Pathfinder program.
1:45 - Pool Break Creature Feature. Check out the cool skull Naturalist Kate has with her today on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
8:00 p.m. - Campfire Story. Join Naturalist Kate at Campview Shelter for the story Owl Moon by Jan Yolen. After the story we’ll make a craft for you to take home!
SUNDAY, JULY 12
9:30 a.m. - Worship Services. Join us at Campview Shelter for an inspirational service in the beauty of nature.
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. See Saturday for details.
1:45 p.m. - Pool Break Quickie Craft. Make a cool creation to take home with you on the pool lawn during the pool’s safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
1:45 p.m. - Meet the Cedar Waxwing. You might have seen this beautiful bird eating berries off of the trees here in the park. Find out more about them on the pool lawn during the pool’s safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - Spiders That Jump. These little spiders have a big jump. Discover the Jumping Spider on the pool lawn during this afternoon’s safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Arachnophobia! Are you afraid of spiders? Conquer your fear by learning more about these important arachnids at Campview Shelter. Live spiders may be at this program.
THURSDAY, JULY 9
1:45 p.m. - One Pesky Bandit. This little bandit loves to creep into the campground and steal tasty treats. Learn more about them on the pool’s safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - Catch This Cat. Found in the depths of Kunkel Lake this cat might bite if your bait is right. Discover more about the channel catfish we have at Ouabache on the pool lawn during this safety break. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Ssssnakes. Some people are terrified of snakes, but they are great for an ecosystem. Learn why people are terrified and why you want one around! Meet at Campview Shelter. No live animals will be at this program.
FRIDAY, JULY 10
1:45 p.m. - Fire! Fire can be friend or foe in the forest. Learn more about forest fires on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Leapin’ Lizards! Yes, there are lizards here in Indiana. Discover them tonight at Campview Shelter. No live animals will be at this program.
SATURDAY, JULY 11
9:30 a.m. - Terrific Tree Trek. Meet at the trailhead for Trail 3, located in the campground near camp site 32. We’ll talk about trees and their uses as well as some specific trees as we hike Ouabache’s Tree Trail. Tennis shoes, sunscreen and bug spray are recommended for this program.
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. Connect! Discover! Explore! Learn more about the patch program at the Campview Shelter, located in the middle of Campground A. After a brief introduction, we'll break up into groups to start working on the requirements. Scouts and other groups are you interested in earning a patch? See the Naturalist to learn about the Hoosier Pathfinder program.
1:45 - Pool Break Creature Feature. Check out the cool skull Naturalist Kate has with her today on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
8:00 p.m. - Campfire Story. Join Naturalist Kate at Campview Shelter for the story Owl Moon by Jan Yolen. After the story we’ll make a craft for you to take home!
SUNDAY, JULY 12
9:30 a.m. - Worship Services. Join us at Campview Shelter for an inspirational service in the beauty of nature.
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. See Saturday for details.
1:45 p.m. - Pool Break Quickie Craft. Make a cool creation to take home with you on the pool lawn during the pool’s safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Monroe votes to allow golf carts
From the Berne Tri-Weekly News
By Wayne Schwartz
The Monroe Town Council voted at their regular monthly meeting to adopt an ordinance regarding the use of golf carts on the town’s streets.
Some of the requirements for operating a golf cart in Monroe, according to the new ordinance include: golf cart drivers must have driver’s licenses, carts must have a slow-moving vehicle emblem or a flashing red or amber light in the rear, all passengers must be securely seated in factory-installed seats, and the golf carts are not legal on state highways such as S.R. 124, except to cross.
The ordinance also calls for owners to have the state minimum amount of insurance on the golf carts. Regular car insurance, and homeowner’s insurance will not cover golf carts. The only vehicles allowed by this ordinance are actual golf carts, not ATV’s or utility vehicles.
By Wayne Schwartz
The Monroe Town Council voted at their regular monthly meeting to adopt an ordinance regarding the use of golf carts on the town’s streets.
Some of the requirements for operating a golf cart in Monroe, according to the new ordinance include: golf cart drivers must have driver’s licenses, carts must have a slow-moving vehicle emblem or a flashing red or amber light in the rear, all passengers must be securely seated in factory-installed seats, and the golf carts are not legal on state highways such as S.R. 124, except to cross.
The ordinance also calls for owners to have the state minimum amount of insurance on the golf carts. Regular car insurance, and homeowner’s insurance will not cover golf carts. The only vehicles allowed by this ordinance are actual golf carts, not ATV’s or utility vehicles.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Adams Memorial Hospital offers digital mammography
According to the Decatur Daily Democrat:
Adams Memorial Hospital has announced the addition of digital mammography services at the local health care facililty.
According to health officials, mammograms play a central role in the early detection of breast cancer because they can detect changes in the breast that may be early signs of cancer.
Adams Memorial Hospital has announced the addition of digital mammography services at the local health care facililty.
According to health officials, mammograms play a central role in the early detection of breast cancer because they can detect changes in the breast that may be early signs of cancer.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Three North Adams teachers re-hired
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