Michael
Anthony’s at the Inn of Versailles... Wood Fired Pizza & Beer Dinner
Friday, August 5 - 7:30pm - 10:30pm - 21 W. Maine St., Versailles, OH -
Created By Michael Anthony’s at the Inn of Versailles - To celebrate
the remodel of the bar and the new wood-fired pizza oven, we are
hosting a “pizza and beer” dinner. We will be presenting six unique and
hand-crafted pizzas, and we will pair each of them with one of our new
craft tap beers! Please call (937) 526-3020 to make reservations!
Wood-Fired Pizza and Beer Dinner Menu... read
more. |
Gospel Sing Concert
for Cancer Association
Cancer Association Announces its Seventh Annual Gospel Sing Concert on
September 11, 2011 - Your local and independent Cancer Association of
Darke County is putting on their seventh annual Gospel Sing concert.
The Gospel Sing is a free, nondenominational concert on September 11th,
at Saint Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville opening at 6:00 PM and
concluding at 8:00 PM. Some of this year’s performers include: Gene
Sherfy, Debbie Lynn Bryson, Cor-22, the... read
more. |
Hike to Health
Continues this Summer
The dog days of summer are definitely here. So where is the best
place to walk in this heat? How about the shaded trails of Worth
Family Nature Preserve and Routzong Preserve? The Darke County
Park District is offering the final 2 hikes of the Hike to Health
series for the summer. The first hike in August will be held
Thursday, August 4th at 7pm at Worth Family Nature Preserve. The
second hike will be held Saturday, August 13th at 10am at
Routzong Preserve. Each hike will be... read
more. |
Living with Cancer
Support group to be held Aug. 4
The next meeting of the “Living with Cancer” Support Group will be held
on Thursday, August 4th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. The meeting will be
a Restorative Yoga Workshop that will take place at the Darke County
YMCA of Greenville with the room to be announced. This month will
feature Marianne Sigman, RYT; she will be leading the group in a
session of restorative yoga for those who are currently battling... read
more. |
An Evening on the Lake
Join the Darke County Park District as we head north for an evening
float along the shoreline of Lake Loramie State Park on Sunday, August
7th at 5pm. There will be much to see as we make our way around
the islands of this canal fed lake. Reserve a canoe for two or a
solo kayak (kayakers must demonstrate proficiency). The fee for
the program is $10 per paddler and pre-registration... read
more. |
BBBS Benefit Garage
Sale
In conjunction with the Versailles Community Garage Sales, Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County will be hosting a Garage Sale
at the Versailles Vets Club. This event will be held Wednesday,
August 3 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Thursday, August 4 from 9:00 am to
9:00 pm. Community members are welcome to donate gently used items to
our fundraiser. Donations... read
more. |
Volunteers needed for
Stuff-A-Bus
7-28-11 - Get a tan while you lend a hand! Volunteers are invited
to join Darke County United Way as the organization provides a bus full
of school supplies to children throughout Darke County this August.
Darke County United Way invites area residents to participate in the
organization’s annual Stuff A Bus Day of Caring on Friday, August
5. Volunteers are needed to assist individuals who donate school
supplies at two collection sites, one in Greenville and one in
Versailles. Shifts... read
more. |
Parking at the
Gathering
Parking at the Gathering at Garst will be available in the Hamilton
Motors car lot on Broadway and the Hamilton lot next to Sherwin
Williams building. There is a $2.00 fee to park in these locations.
Proceeds go to the Arcanum Lions Club and the Garst Museum. Very
limited handicapped parking will be available on Wilson Drive next to
the museum. Handicapped access to the Gathering at Garst is through the
Greenville City Park entrance at East Main St. Visit the... read
more. |
New Landscaping
Installed for the Gathering at Garst
Workers from Spencer’s Landscaping of Greenville are shown as they
install beautiful new landscaping at the front of the Lowell Thomas
House at the Garst Museum. Spencer’s is the lead sponsor of the
Gathering at Garst to be held this coming weekend, Saturday, July 30
from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 31 from 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Public admission to the Gathering is free. Regular
admission... read
more. |
Annie Oakley Days and
Kitchen Aid
Every year, the last weekend in July, Greenville celebrates the legacy
of Darke County’s favorite daughter, Annie Oakley. One of the
favorite parts of the weekend is the Kitchen Aid bonanza sales.
The collage shows various aspects of the sale in the store from Store
Chef Bob Marshal. He shows how to create a neat snack to the empty
shelves waiting to be stocked just inside the front... read
more. |
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Ag Breakfast Meeting
- Thursday, August 4 - 7:30 a.m. - Brethren Retirement Center’s
Cafeteria, Greenville - Enter through the Brethren Retirement Center’s
main doors, under the awning, and follow the signs to the cafeteria.
Hope to see you there. Our next meeting will be September 1,
2011. Justin S. Petrosino, Extension Educator, Agriculture &
Natural Resources. |
Darke
County Parks... Survivor
Camp!
Hey Kids! If you were lost in the woods, would you know how to
survive? How would you find food, clean drinking water and stay
warm? If you would like to learn the skills of survival, join us
at the Darke County Park District for the final camp of the
summer! Woodland Survival Camp will be held August 8th through
August 12th for 10-12 year olds. We will... read
more. |
Darke County Visitor’s Bureau... ‘Shot
in the Darke’ Weekend
It’s July and that means the stage is set for Darke County to honor its
most-famous daughter, Annie Oakley! Phoebe Ann Moses was not born in
Oklahoma or anywhere in the “wild west.” She was born in Darke County,
Ohio, on August 13, 1860. Given the stage name of “Annie Oakley” by
Frank Butler, she went on to proudly represent Darke County all across
the world. Read on... read
more. |
Presented by the Friends of Bear’s Mill... July/August Artists
Reception: July 29, 6-9 pm - Join us on the side porch... we are
serving sangria and homemade salsa during the reception! paintings by
Selena Burk and new clay works focusing on serving dishes, jars and
vases by Julie Clark, Rita Wiley & Loretta Wray - Visit Bear’s Mill
Hours... read
more. |
Hummingbird Banding
First Hand!
Join Darke County Parks as we welcome Alan Chartier on Saturday, August
6th at 9am at the Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center located at
4267 State Route 502 West. Alan is one of our most popular
speakers each year and he is returning to discuss his on-going
Hummingbird research and to band our “hummers.” Each year we get
anywhere from 1-5 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds... read
more. |
DCCA presents MCT’s
Pinocchio
7/23/11 - Darke County Center for the Arts will present Missoula
Children’s
Theatre’s interpretation of the beloved children’s story Pinocchio at
Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday, August 6 at 3
p.m. and 7 p.m. The production will star local students chosen at
an audition to be held Monday, August 1 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. “In
one short week, MCT’s acting/directing team will cast 60 characters,
lead... read
more. |
Purveyor of
Improbable Possibilities coming to the Gathering at Garst
Lies! Lies, lies, lies! Pure unmitigated, adulterated, bald-faced LIES!
And mighty proud of it too! That’s what you’ll hear from Chris Supinger
at the Gathering at Garst July 30 and 31, 2011 at Garst Museum.
Describing his performance as “storytelling stretched to its limits,”
and “half truths so preposterous, they just might be true,” Chris
Supinger is sure to entertain as he “jes drops by” the Gathering at
Garst at 11:00... read
more. |
Dining with Diabetes,
by Diane Barga, OSU Extension, Darke County
If you have diabetes, if you have a family member with diabetes or if
you support and care for someone with diabetes, you will want to enroll
in Dining with Diabetes, an educational class designed to help you
learn to reduce sugar, salt and fat in food and better control blood
sugar. Dining with Diabetes will be offered on Tuesday, August 30,
2011, from 5:00pm-8:30pm, at the OSU Extension Learning Center, 603
Wagner Avenue, Greenville, Ohio. The class fee is $15.00, which
covers... read
more. |
“Building Blocks”
Parenting Classes Planned, Diane Barga, Program Assistant
FCS/4-H Youth Development, OSU Extension, Darke County - 7/20/11 - OSU
Extension, Darke County, has scheduled a “Building Blocks” parenting
series. The classes will be held September 6, 13 and 20, 2011, at
the OSU Extension Learning Center, 603 Wagner Avenue, Greenville.
The class times are from 6:00-8:00pm. There is no fee for this
class... read
more. |
West Ohio Agronomy
Field Day, By Justin Petrosino, OSU Extension
With soybean prices nearing the mid-teens, farmers want to know how to
maximize both production and profitability. On August 2, 2011, at the
Darke County Farm, Ohio State University Extension will host the West
Ohio Agronomy Field Day to answer relevant questions to maximize
soybean production. Join your local county educators along with state
specialists from both OSU and Purdue for this educational event. The
gates will open at 9:30 am to allow attendees time to get checked... read
more. |
Speaker Announced for
Annie Oakley Golf Tournament, By Warren Richards
The 30th Annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament is fast approaching. On
Monday, July 25th, at 12:30 pm, over 80 golfers will tee off in this
thirtieth anniversary of the tournament. Over the past 29 years the
Annie Oakley Golf Tournament has raised and donated approximately
$445,000.00 to help cancer patients in their struggle against their
dreaded illness. This year promises to be another success for
the... read
more. |
Darke
County Parks... Summer Stargazing
Join the Stillwater Stargazers as they visit Shawnee Prairie Preserve
on Saturday, July 30th at 9pm. On this night, they will take
their scopes and turn them to the heavens. We’ll look for
planets, stars, constellations and anything else that may float
past. Dress for cool summer nights and bug repellent is
recommended. Please enter the parking lot to the Nature Center
slowly with parking lights, so as not to ruin our nightvision.
Call the Nature Center for more information at... read
more. |
Gateway Youth Plans
Street Carnival
The Gateway Youth Program invites the public to and evening of fun,
food and games on Monday, July 18th. The Gateway Street Carnival
will be located on the inside and outside of their building at 116 E.
Third Street in Greenville from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. You won’t want to miss
all the fun; there will be games that include a cake walk, moon walk,
silent auctions and so much more. There is no admission... read
more. |
Darke
County Parks… Nesting
Songbirds of Ohio
Join Darke County Parks’ summer intern, Aaron Coons, as he discusses
his research on the songbird nest box usage, success rate and species
involved within a corridor of riparian zone near the Hocking River and
adjacent to old farm fields. Aaron will then talk about different
types of nest boxes and the pros and cons of different designs that can
be used here in Darke County. Find out how you can attract birds
to your area through the use of nest boxes. The presentation will be...
read
more. |
Insects Invade
Shawnee Prairie Nature Center!
Spectacular is the only way to describe Dr. Insecta’s incredible,
unforgettable bug lab experience and this experience is being brought
to you by the Darke County Park District! Bill Maxwell is
America’s motivational comedy magician and he will make his bugs
magically disappear during the performance. Not only will you get
to see hissing Madagascars to hairy arachnids, foot-long millipedes to
an... read
more. |
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The new 2011 Annie
Oakley Days Schedule of Events and Weekend Passes are Now Available
- The 2011 festival is being held July 29, 30, and 31. A weekend
festival pass is only $3.00 at the gate during the festival or $2.00 if
you purchase it before the festival. You can now pick up a printed
schedule and weekend festival pass at the following locations... read
more. |
Annie Oakley Days
begins with Competition
It’s that time of year again. Twelve contestants will be vying for the
title Miss Annie Oakley 2011 beginning July 27. Preliminaries will take
place at 6 p.m. Wednesday (27th), and Miss Annie Oakley 2011 will be
named following the elimination contest starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday.
She will be on hand for the opening of the 48th annual Annie Oakley
Days at the Darke County... read
more. |
Transit Advisory
(TAC) Committee Meeting
July 27th, 2011 - 3:00 pm at the Greenville City Transit Facility
located at 1425 KitchenAid Way - Agenda - 1) 2011 budget 2) Fair
shuttle – rate was set at 75 cents at last TAC meeting. Do we
want to offer a 25 cent discount if they donate a non-perishable food
item to be given to the local food bank?... read
more. |
Early Morning
Discovery Hikes with Darke County Parks
If you haven’t attended one of the Early Morning Discovery Hikes this
summer with Darke County Parks, you’re missing out! Most weeks we spend
around an hour or so hiking the trails of Shawnee Prairie Preserve
searching for as many species of birds, wildflowers, dragonflies and
more that we can find. Occasionally, we’ll take a foray to one of
the many other Darke County... read
more. |
Annie Oakley Days... Do you like
to take photographs?
This year the Annie Oakley Festival is pleased to announce that our
Photo Shoot Out contest is being judged by a panel of judges personally
picked by Crystal Miller, a professional award winning photographer and
owner of Crystal LeeAnn Photography of Greenville. The photography
contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers.
Registration for photo contest participants will be Wednesday... read
more. |
Local Youth invited
to Audition for MCT’s Pinocchio
Darke County Center for the Arts is once again presenting a week-long
Missoula Children’s Theatre residency which begins with auditions
offering the opportunity for all interested youngsters to try out for a
role in a full-scale musical theatre production and concludes with
performances starring local youth. Tryouts for MCT’s Pinocchio will be
held Monday, August 1 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon; performances are... read
more. |
Boehner District
Chief to speak to Republican Men’s Club
Ryan Day, U.S. Congressman John Boehner’s District Chief of Staff, will
be speaking to members and guests at the Darke County Republican Men’s
Club on Saturday. Republicans, under Boehner’s leadership, have
insisted that cuts have to be made in the budget, with no new taxes, if
the debt limit is to be increased. Democrats, under Pres. Barack
Obama’s leadership, have insisted that entitlements... read
more. |
Darke
County Parks… Dr. Insecta
The insects are coming to Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center on
Thursday July 21st at 7:30pm. Bill Maxwell, aka: Dr. Insecta,
will introduce some of the coolest live insects on the planet
Earth. From Hissing Madagascar cockroaches to hairy arachnids,
foot-long millipedes to an emperor scorpion named Darth Vader, this
incredible creepy-crawly zoo will create a real “buzz” throughout the
Nature Center! Space is EXTREMELY... read
more. |
Greenville Art Guild
at Artifacts
Artifacts, a new feature of Downtown Greenville, will host the
Greenville Art Guild this coming Monday, July 11. After a brief
meeting, Artifacts owner, Tammy Fox, will lead the group in a hands on
workshop on the use of alcohol ink. New Guild President Selena Burk
noted that Artifacts is a wonderful resource for mixed media art
creations. Selena, a well known artist in the area, uses items
for fine art mixed media as well as more craft type mixed media.
On Saturday, July 16, she... read
more. |
Darke County Parks
Early Morning Discovery Hike Report
If you haven’t attended one of the Early
Morning
Discovery Hikes this summer at Shawnee Prairie, you’re missing out!
Last week we traveled to the newest addition to the Darke County Parks,
Eidson Woods, to check out the newly cleared trails. While hiking the
early successional prairie portion of the park we discussed plants such
as Queen Anne’s Lace, an edible, as well as searching... read
more. |
All-star line-up set
for Illumination 2011
GREENVILLE – Mark your calendar now for Sept. 18. On that date the
Illumination Committee will be bringing its best line-up ever to the
Darke County Fairgrounds for Illumination: Light in the Darke 2011.
This year’s all-star line-up includes artists whose music has been
featured in television shows and hit movies. Headlining this year’s
festival of music will be Dove Award winner... read
more. |
DCCA Event to Feature
Desserts from Ghyslain
Darke County Center for the Arts “Barbecue and Blues” fundraising event
at Greenville Golf Course on Friday, July 22 will not only feature
music and ribs, but will also offer desserts from Ghyslain. “We are
excited about snagging bluesmaster Michael Locke to provide the music,
happy that Hog Wild Bar-B-Que agreed to be our food vendor, and now I
am absolutely thrilled to say that Ghyslain will offer desserts for
sale to our patrons,” said Julie Strait, Executive Director... read
more. |
Darke
County Parks… Fly Fishing
101
Darke County Park District is hosting Fly Fishing 101! Meet at
Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center on Saturday, July 23rd at
9am. This program is a continuation of Fly Tying from this
winter, but is open to anyone! If you attended this
winter’s fly tying program, bring your flies! This
introduction to Fly Fishing will get us outdoors at a nearby... read
more. |
Concert
and Celebration... A
Salute to Military Families
July 9th, 5:30-8:30, Greenville Band Shell - Darke County OH, June 22,
2011 — Have you ever thought about the sacrifices that the families of
the Military make so our solders can serve? Have you ever thanked
the father of a Navy Seal? Looked into the eyes of a Marines’
child and said, “Thank-you?”The men and woman of the United States
Military serve everyday across the world, and the quiet heroes that
stand with them are their families; parents, spouses, siblings,
children... read
more. |
Darke County Parks
Cultural History Summer Camp
Have you ever wondered how the pioneer children lived in the 18th
Century? Come on out and join the Cultural History Summer Camp held on
Monday, July 11 thru Friday, July 15 from 9:30AM- 12:00 (noon) for your
6 to 9 year olds. During this camp you will have hands on
experience with several skills for the very first time in your
life! Skills such as dying textiles with natural dyes... read
more. |
Darke
County Republican Women’s Club... A
Fascinating Time Invitation
A Fascinating Time – social event hosted by Darke County Republican
Women’s Club at noon on July 16 at the Greenville Country Club. State
President Jean Turner to be featured speaker, style show by Youniques,
auction of autographed Karl Rove Book and a special item from the
Honorable John Boehner. $10 per person for chicken breast and cobb
salad, sherbet and tea or coffee – includes tax and gratuity. Only
pre-paid reservations before July 12... read
more. |
Annie Oakley Days… Bingo
Breakfast at Festival
Do you like to play bingo and win prizes? Then you will want to attend
the Annie Oakley Festival Bingo Breakfast on Friday, July 29, 2011 at
the Darke County Fairgrounds, youth building. The morning of fun
will begin at 9am and will start with a great breakfast, (scrambled
eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, juice and coffee) a robust game of
bingo with prizes... read
more. |
Friends of Darke County
Parks 5th Annual Basket Raffle
The Friends of Darke County Parks are once again offering several
themed baskets full of goodies for raffle! Basket Themes include
“Take a Hike!”, “No Batteries Needed”, “How does Your Garden Grow?”,
“For the Birds” and “Say Cheese”. With such unique themes, there
is sure to be something for everyone! Not only that, but each
basket would make a wonderful gift for... read
more. |
Annie Oakley Days… Rent a spot
at the festival
7/4/11 - Did you know that you can rent a camping spot at the Annie
Oakley Festival? The 2011 festival is being held July 29, 30, and 31.
You can arrive at the fairgrounds as early as Tuesday, July 26 , stay
until Sunday, and pay only $20 per night. You can stay past Sunday by
making arrangements with the secretary’s office at the fairgrounds... read
more. |
Musicians Coming to
the Gathering at Garst
7/4/11 - GREENVILLE, OHIO: The Gathering at Garst, a new and exciting
annual event planned for July 30 and 31, 2011 at Garst Museum in
Greenville, Ohio will include talented musicians performing as part of
the Pickin’ on the Porch: The Thomas House Sessions. Performances will
take place on the steps of the Thomas House, former home of American
writer, broadcaster and world traveler, Lowell Thomas... read
more. |
Fascinating Time to
be held by GOP Women, By Lyn Bliss, Senior Scribe
7/4/11 - State President Jean Turner will be the featured speaker at a
social event being hosted by the Darke County Republican Women’s Club
at noon on July 16 at the Greenville Country Club. “A Fascinating Time”
is the name given to the event, based upon the “fascinators” worn by
women attending the recent British Royal wedding. The event will
feature styles by Youniques and... read
more. |
It really was ‘bigger
and badder’ By Bob Robinson
Greenville Eagles Independence celebration and fireworks entertained
thousands - By all accounts, the crowd was bigger than last year,
possibly even hitting the 3,000 mark judging by the wide pockets of
celebrants over the approximately 7-8 acre expanse of manicured
grounds. By all accounts, both bands were a hit. Tempest entertained
hundreds with its 60’s music in the... read
more. |
Saint Right
Highlights Eagles Independence Day One, By Bob Robinson
Day One of Greenville Eagles Independence Day celebration was deemed a
success with several hundred people enjoying the music, food and family
entertainment at a pristine Eagles Shade Road Park. Saint Right Band
capped the evening, entertaining a growing crowd from 7 to 11 p.m. They
followed a buffet breakfast in the morning, DJ music in the afternoon,
and sell-out chicken... read
more. |
Eagles readies for
two-day event, By Bob Robinson
Work preparing for the two-day Eagles Independence Day Celebration
continued Saturday morning during its breakfast buffet, open to the
public. Moving tables, bringing in last-minute beverages and ice,
handing out work assignments, and fireworks preparations were all part
of the morning and early afternoon. Canisters had been placed more than
a hundred yards out on the... read
more. |
Stuff A Bus is here
It's Time to Collect School Supplies for Darke County Children with
Stuff A Bus!! If you are interested in collected supplies
individually or at your organization please see our attached flyer and
some helpful hints for collecting supplies. You will see that we
have some wonderful businesses that are collecting supplies and serving
as public drop-off sites during the month of July leading up to Stuff a
Bus Day of Caring on Friday, August 5th. If your company
collects... read
more. |
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TOWN HALL MEETING
NOTICE - DARKE T.E.A. PATRIOTS TOWNHALL MEETING... read
more. |
Living with Cancer
Support Group July Meeting
Living with Cancer Support Group will be held July 7, 2011 at Wayne
HealthCare. Speaker for the meeting will be Emily... read
more. |
Barbecue and Blues
Sponsored by Local Couples
Darke County Center for the Arts’ second annual outdoor summertime
event, Barbecue And Blues, will take place on the beautiful grounds of
the Greenville Golf Course on Friday, July 22 starting at 6:30 pm.
Music, an integral part of every DCCA fundraiser, will be performed by
Michael Locke and the Repeat Offenders, outstanding blues musicians who
have played... read
more. |
Darke County Parks
Nature Notes Newsletter
Stay Up To Date with YOUR Parks! Do you like walking the trails of your
local Darke County Parks? How about attending one of our many
festivals and events (many that are FREE!)? If so, you need to be
signed up for our quarterly Newsletter! The Nature Notes is your
seasonal guide to what programs, events and festivals are taking place
within the Park District over a three month period. In addition,
this is the best way to stay up to date with the District’s news and...
read
more. |
Reminder for CAP
‘Senior’ Picnic
Community Action Partnership of Greater Dayton - Darke County will be
hosting a Picnic in the Park for Darke Co. Senior Citizens July 14 at
the Greenville City Park, Shelter #4. Sign-in begins at 10 a.m.
Suggested donation for individuals 60 and older is $2.00. Those younger
than 60 are asked to pay $7.49. The menu once again features
hamburgers, hotdogs, baked beans, ambrosia, chips, and condiments,
along with beverages. Seniors are reminded to bring their own lawn... read
more. |
Eagles prepares for
Independence Day Blowout
“It’s going to be bigger and badder than last year,” said Eagles
Treasurer Joe Shumaker. Eagles Officers and volunteers were busy
throughout Friday preparing for the Greenville Eagles Independence Day
two-day Blowout Saturday and Sunday. Part of the preparations included
marking off no-trespass zones during the fireworks. It includes a path
to the fireworks area from... read
more. |
Darke County Parks
July Hike to Health
Darke County Park District will be holding two more hikes this
month! The first hike will be held on Thursday, July 7th at Alice
Bish Park. This hike will be unique in that we will begin at
Alice Bish and end in the Greenville City Park, with a lot to see along
the way. The hike begins at 7pm and the DCP van will shuttle you
back to your car after the hike. The second hike will be on
Saturday, July 16th at Eidson Woods Preserve. Eidson is a
favorite... read
more. |
Cancer Association of Darke County… Fundraising BBQ at Greenville Park
$6.50… Order tickets by July 4 - The Cancer Association of Darke County
is sponsoring a Chicken and Pork Chop Barbecue on Saturday, July 9 at
Shelter #3 in the Greenville Park. The event, which features
Barbecued Chicken and Pork Chops made on-site by Paul Mueller, will be
held at Shelter #3 (on Harmon Drive, across from the GHS Football
field/track). Drive up service will be available as well... read
more. |
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Ag. Breakfast Meeting
- Thursday, July 7, 2011, 7:30 am - Brethren Retirement Center's
Cafeteria, Greenville (Enter through the Brethren Retirement Center's
main doors, under the awning, and follow the signs to the cafeteria.)
If you have an email address, please jot it down and give it to me at
the next meeting, or email our office <dark@osu.edu>.
We are sending email notices to save money. Hope to see you
there. Our next meeting will be August 4, 2011. Justin S.
Petrosino, Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources |
West Ohio Grazing
School, by Justin Petrosino, OSU Extension, Darke County
June 13, 2011 - As corn and soybean prices continue to rise, feeding
livestock economically is becoming a challenge. Many farmers in Ohio
are gaining interest in grazing livestock to reduce feed costs and
spend less time making hay. Management intensive grazing is a proven
way to improve feed efficiency and decrease feed costs. Typical open
grazing allows animals to manage the pasture selecting for only a few
favorable species. This inefficient process... read
more. |
Story Time for
Children at the Gathering at Garst
6/29/11 - The Fort GreeneVille Chapter, Daughters of the American
Revolution is sponsoring a story time at the Gathering at Garst Event
on Saturday July 30, 1:30 take p.m. It will place at the Primitive
Tent. The featured colonial storytellers will be DAR chapter member
Lady Karen Washington Burkett and husband John. Children, ages 4 and up
are invited. The Gathering at Garst, a... read
more. |
ScoreBoard Events
Aaron Frohna performing Acoustically at Scoreboards, Greenville, Ohio,
Friday, July 1 at 9:00 pm - July 2 at 1:00 am. |
Darke County Parks... Down the
Lazy River
6/28/11 - What better way to spend a summer day than floating down the
river? It’s time to relax and join Darke County Parks for an
amazing float down one of Ohio’s Scenic rivers; the Stillwater.
With all of the rain from spring, the water will be just right for a
float. On Saturday, July 9th meet at Shawnee Prairie Preserve
Nature Center at 9am where will take you to the... read
more. |
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