Events in Darke County Ohio

Ag Breakfast Meeting
Ag. Breakfast Meeting GUEST SPEAKER: Daryl Riffle, Darke County Fair Preview WHEN: Thursday, August 7, 7:30am WHERE: 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.) For your calendar: the following month’s meeting will be September 4, 2014. Sam Custer, Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources.

Reverse Job Fair; a non-traditional way to find employment
Instead of a traditional job fair where employers set up booths and jobseekers circulate among the booths, jobseekers eagerly wait at their tables with a stack of their resumes while employers walk amongst the displays and determine who they want to speak with as a good candidate to bring into their company. Since it has become more important than ever to stand out in... read more

Cancer Association of Darke County Support Group will not meet in August
The monthly cancer support group will not be meeting in August. The group will begin to meet quarterly with the next meeting scheduled in October. Please watch the newspapers for the next meeting. If you have questions, please call the office at 937-548-9960. Also, if you would like to volunteer your time at fundraisers or be a volunteer driver for the association, please call (548-9960) or email (director@cadcinfo.org) Christine and let her know. The organization partners with United Way... read more

League of Women Voters annual membership meeting
The League of Women Voters of Darke County is having its annual membership meeting on August 7 at 7 p, m, at the home of Shirla Neff, 291 Hickory Drive, Greenville. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan political organization which encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government policy issues. They study issues to inform themselves and the public. On October 20, they will hold a Candidates... read more

Church picnic & spike ball tournament
First Presbyterian Church would like to invite you and yours to the Annual Church Picnic/Carry-in on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at North Park, behind Kroger. This year we will also have a Spike Ball Tournament during the picnic. Spike Ball is the newest high-energy sport to hit the scene and we are ready to play! USA Spikeball explains the game like this: “Spikeball is a team sport played by two teams of two players... read more

Edison’s Academy for Community Leadership hosts speaker series
Beginning in August, Edison Community College’s Academy for Community Leadership (the Academy) will host a special mini series featuring three presentations that focus on various not–for–profit leadership principles. Each session will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Robinson Theater at the Piqua Campus. “Edison’s Academy for Community Leadership is a unique entity of the Edison Foundation which has connected us to the... read more

August “Lunch on the Lawn”
Wind up the summer on a positive note by enjoying the August “Lunch on the Lawn.“ On Friday August 1st stop by the Greenville Public Library to relax and nourish yourself under the shade trees while you groove to the music. From 11:30 to 1:00 Romer’s Catering will serve lunch for $7 - or bring your own or just stop by for fun. The menu includes 1/4 BBQ chicken, fresh fruit cup... read more

50 Years of Saving Lives Blood Drives
DAYTON & Darke County, Ohio – A new era in patient care began Sept. 14, 1964 when Community Blood Center (CBC) opened the doors of the region’s first central blood bank. CBC is celebrating its golden anniversary with the special edition “Celebrating 50 Years of Saving Lives” t-shirt. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment at www.DonorTime.com or contact CBC... read more

Favorite Mike Hemmelgarn at Library
The last “Family Fun Day” of the summer is Wednesday July 30 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenville Public Library. Crowd favorite Mike Hemmelgarn returns for a new and exciting performance. As always, this year's program features a custom blend of ventriloquist characters and a wild variety of comedy juggling with a splash of magic and balloons. Mike's unique brand of entertainment is loved by all ages. The Summer Reading Program also wraps up... read more

Fort GreeneVille DAR storytime at the Gathering at Garst
Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR is inviting school age children to a story time at the Gathering at Garst on Saturday, July 26th at 2:00pm. At the Burkett Encampment Tent, John and Karen Burkett and DAR chapter members will have a story time based on the "Fort Life" book written by Boobie Kalman and David Schimay. The Burketts will be in period dress in order to give a visual of fort life in the 1800’s. Also included in the story time will be activities... read more

Western Ohio Manure Application Technology Field Day July 31st
Livestock producers and others interested in learning more about manure application technology are encouraged to attend the Western Ohio Manure Application Technology Field Day being held on Thursday, July 31st at Homan Inc at 69115 Olding Road, Maria Stein in Mercer County. A morning educational program from 9:30am to 11:30am will be held at the Homan Inc barn. Topics will include Nutrient Management-National, State, and Local Perspectives: Senate Bill 150-On-farm impacts: Utilizing... read more

Meetings Offer Insight for Farmers on 2014 Farm Bill, By Sam Custer, OSU Extension, Darke County
Farmers interested in learning more about the 2014 Farm Bill and its impact on commodity programs can hear from industry experts during meetings scheduled for August 18, 19 and September 16 who will provide insight into the legislation and its impact on agriculture. The 2014 Farm Bill's safety net requires farmers and landowners to elect which program design they prefer based on what they think will be most effective for their operation, particularly... read more

Hummingbird Banding First Hand
53 times a second... that’s how many wingbeats a Ruby-throated Hummingbird averages. Join the Darke County Parks on Saturday, August 2nd at 9:00am as we welcome Alan Chartier. Alan will once again attempt to band the “hummers” of Shawnee Prairie Preserve. After an introductory presentation explaining his on-going research on hummingbirds, Alan will check his... read more

Annie Oakley Festival ready for event in new location
GREENVILLE – The Annie Oakley Festival Committee is very excited to again bring its historical tour back to the 2014 festival. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the 90-minute tour of historic Greenville on an air conditioned charter bus. The tour is free with the $3 weekend gate pass. This year’s tour will leave from the festival grounds at York Woods, on the corner... read more

Woodland Headbangers
Knock! Knock! Thump! We have seven species of woodpeckers wecommonly see in Ohio and six of those are likely during the summer months. Join the Darke County Parks on Tuesday, July 29th at 7:00pm at Shawnee Prairie Preserve (4267 State Route 502 West) as we study adaptations of woodpeckers across the world and then delve into those local species. Come learn about our local headbangers and how they can drum all day long... read more

Edison to host fall re-enrollment event
Edison Community College will host a special re-enrollment event on Tuesday, July 29, from 1–7 p.m. in the West Hall of the Piqua campus. It will feature a one-stop registration opportunity for students who were once enrolled at Edison. This event is geared toward students who started pursuing an education from Edison but stopped attending before completing their degree. Returning students attending the event will be able to register for... read more

“Annie Oakley” PBS Documentary
The Greenville Public Library will be showing the PBS American Experience documentary “Annie Oakley” at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday July 26th. This probing production examines the dramatic life of a uniquely American icon whose complex character manifested many of the paradoxes of the nation. The public is invited to view this excellent film in the third floor Meeting Room. Admission is free and snacks are welcome... read more

August blood drives in Darke County
Dayton & Darke County, Ohio – A summer donation will put donors in the running for a new car. A 2014 Chevrolet Cruze is the grand prize in the CBC “Summer Cruze-In 2014 Blood Drive.” Anyone age 18 and older who registers to donate at any CBC Donor Center or CBC mobile blood drive May 30 through Sept. 30 will be automatically entered in the drawing to win the Chevy Cruze, valued at approximately $19,000. The “champagne silver” color of the Cruze is a toast... read more

Public service announcement
Residents of the city of Greenville can have a garage sale i yard sale from Aug. 7-10, 2014 without a permit. City is allowing residents to participate in conjunction with the World's Longest Yard Sale Hwy 127 event. For questions please call 548-1819

Decoys and photos on display at Bear’s Mill
During the month of August, “Art At the Mill” will feature Laurel Dabbs' finely hand-crafted duck decoys, songbirds and shorebirds, and photographs by Paula Willmot Kraus, an artist and educator who began her career in photojournalism over 30 years ago before moving into fine art photography. The exhibit at historic Bear's Mill opens Friday, July 25 with a reception featuring... read more

Darke County Visitors Bureau… Here's What's Happening in Darke County for July
Bring along your sense of discovery to experience the excitement of Summer in Darke County! Our 'urban-country spirit' will be in full swing with concerts in the parks, history come to life, community picnics and festivals, gathering of artists and skilled historic craftsmen, small town charm, rich frontier heritage and fine food & wine... uniquely Darke County. For... read more

Midmark, Versailles NHS to co-sponsor community blood drive
On, Monday, July 21st Midmark Corporation & Versailles High School NHS will co-sponsor a community blood drive at Versailles K of C Hall, located at 8440 St. Rt. 47 in Versailles from 12:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Please support this community blood drive and schedule an appointment to donate blood. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment at www.DonorTime.com or contact CBC Darke County Account Representative Dana Puterbaugh at (937) 997-2199 or dputerbaugh@cbccts.org

Frisch Marionettes at Library
Another treat is in store Wednesday July 23rd at Greenville Public Library's “Family Fun Day. The Frisch Marionette Company will perform at 11:00 a.m. on the front lawn. Frisch works in the traditional styles of 19th Century European Puppetry with a contemporary twist. Every puppet is hand carved and every costume sewn and custom tailored for each character. This show is will be lively and entertaining for all ages. In case of rain... read more

Hatfield family to perform
The Pitsburg Church of the Brethren, as part of their summer concert series, will host The Hatfield Family at 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 3, 2014. Travis and Sarah Hatfield live near Arcanum, OH with their 5 children, and have been in the singing ministry together for 10 years. They feel that it is important to give their children an early start in music, and include them in their singing. The children love to sing and are excited to share about Jesus... read more

Volunteers Thank You; and help still needed
DCP Volunteers, Please let me know if you can help with any of the following tasks. Saturday, July 19th- Volunteer Appreciation- 5PM - Thank you, to all of the volunteers who have already RSVP’d for this SATURDAY’S Appreciation. If you have not done so and plan on coming please let me know. Join us this evening for a fabulous picnic style meal, mingling with friends and sharing what this past year has provided us. Families are welcome. The evening will... read more

GHS Wavaires partner with Jazz Scene to perform at Disney World
GREENVILLE - The Greenville High School Wavaires are proud to announce their partnership with The Greenville High School Jazz Scene to perform at Disney World in Orlando, Florida in December. The multi-day trip will be filled with workshops, performances at the Disney parks including a performance opportunity for the Show Choir in the Candlelight Processionals... read more

Darke County Republican Men's Club
Members and Friends: The July meeting will be at the Brethren Home Retirement Community on 7-19-14 at 8:00 a.m. in the Chestnut Café'. We have a breakfast buffet for a $6 "donation". Arriving early allows you to enjoy your breakfast and visit with the other Club Members. Our guest speaker will talk about and explain “Common Core”... read more

Peace and Friendship Summit
The Darke County Park District in partnership with the Treaty of Greenville Bicentennial Commission is proud to be hosting an event, The Peace and Friendship Summit, to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the Second Treaty of Greenville in July 1814. The signing of this treaty ended most hostilities of the War of 1812 and was crucial to ending the war. This premier event will begin on July 24, 2014 with a grand opening of a new Tecumseh display room at the Nature Center to celebrate the many... read more

GHS annual Wavaire Camp concert returns, July 25 at 7:00 pm
GREENVILLE - The Greenville High School Wavaires will participate in their annual, week-long camp at Memorial Hall from July 19-25. The Wavaires are under the direction of Mrs. Chelsea Whirledge, and choreographer, Miss Brooke Jendrusik. Both ladies are 2007 graduates of Greenville High School, and 2011 graduates of Ball State University. They are excited for the opportunity to work with The Wavaires for the upcoming school... read more

Blue Bag Media… Visit The Early Bird tent at The Gathering at Garst
GREENVILLE – The Early Bird and Bluebag Media will have a booth at this year’s The Gathering at Garst. Be sure to stop by for a chance to win burritos from Hot Head Burrito or a meal from The Bistro Off Broadway. In addition to offering the giveaway, local cartoonist Paul Ackley will be present on both days drawing caricatures. Ackley has been expressing his opinion through cartoons for almost 40 years. His editorial cartoons... read more

Bar-B-Q and CPR!
Summertime and the living is easy – and so is learning Citizens CPR to help keep someone alive! This Summer, when planning a family bar-b-que , scheduling a meeting or party, start the event with a short lesson that could save a life. Learn CitizensCPR, the hands-on only CPR, in just 30 minutes and then kick off the party. What a great way to get together a regular group of friends, your organization, your staff, a Sunday school class, family... read more

Local youngsters invited to audition for roles in musical production
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. Auditions for MCT's Rapunzel, a silly tale of personal triumph... read more

Annie Oakley Days Schedule and Weekend Passes Now Available
The 2014 festival is being held July 25, 26, and 27. 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: Hallmark Readmore, The Coffee Pot and KitchenAid, AAA and Granny's Corner, Mayors office, Greenville... read more

Free Summer Concert!
Join the Darke County Parks on Saturday, July 19th at 7:00pm as we invite the band Elixir for a FREE Summer Concert! Elixir re-invents music of the American 1800’s with unique arrangements, taking popular songs of our ancestors and blending them with the music styles of musicians that followed them. This talented trio plays guitars, mandolin, fiddle and a number of swell percussion instruments, not to mention a duck call. Every performance is full of laughs, sing-a-longs, toe tapping, hand clapping... read more

Donoritaville second July blood donor schedule
DAYTON, Ohio – Everyone who registers to donate will receive the free “Donoritaville – Relax, lei back, donate… Givin’ is easy!” t-shirt. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment at www.DonorTime.com contact CBC Darke County Account Representative Dana Puterbaugh at (937) 997-2199 or dputerbaugh@cbccts.org. The tropical-colored “Donoritaville – Relax, lei back, donate… Givin’ is easy!” t-shirt design features a parrot in straw hat and... read more

Dome Theater at Library
The Greenville Public Library is thrilled to present Dome Theater on Saturday July 19th. Eight programs will be shown throughout the day from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is room in the dome for 4-5 families at a time. Because of this, we will require tickets for all shows. The tickets are free and will be available beginning July 1st. The Dome is a Mobile Digital Theater that features highly innovative, immersive, and educational... read more

Hanes to speak at the 33rd Annual Annie Oakley Golf Tourney
Ronda Hanes, a local cancer patient, will share her personal story at the golfing dinner banquet this year. The Annie Oakley Golf Tournament will be held at the Turtle Creek Golf Course on July 21, 2014. The tourney starts out with lunch for all the golfers at 11:30. It features a shotgun start with scramble format, chances to win great prizes, and dinner for the... read more

Cincinnati Observatory at Library
Rocket through space and sail among billions of stars and galaxies! Utilizing some amazing simulation software you will be guided through the mind-boggling scale of the universe. Along the way you’ll stop at the Moon and individual planets. Then you’ll make the jump to light speed and head to interstellar space and see all the galaxies in the universe. Don’t worry... read more

Daniel Boone, American Hero
Steven Caudill of Winchester, Kentucky grew up and now lives just a few miles northeast of Fort Boonesborough, Kentucky. Steven is an 18th century re-enactor who portrays Daniel Boone so well that watching him can leave one wondering if he isn’t the modern-day embodiment of Boone himself! His sincere passion for his state’s magnificent history and his admiration for Daniel Boone are honest and unmistakable. He may be as close as we... read more

Hike to Health
Join a Darke County Parks’ Naturalist for an excuse to get out of the house and get some exercise while enjoying our Hike to Health series. Each time we will meet at a different park and hike at a brisk pace to get our blood pumping. Dogs like to get outside too! Feel free to bring your leashed, four-legged friend. July’s hike will be held at Worth Family Preserve (Springhill Road) on Thursday, July 10th at 6:30pm. The hike for August will be on... read more

Choices galore at "Barbecue and Blues"
In addition to lots of music, “Barbecue and Blues,” a festive fundraiser for Darke County Center for the Arts scheduled for Friday, July 11 at Turtle Creek Golf Club, will feature food offering an array of choices to appeal to all ages. According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan, Turtle Creek will set up on the lawn three food stations featuring barbecue baby back ribs, pulled chicken or pork sandwiches, and Nathan's hot dogs and premium hamburgers. “These... read more

Fish of Greenville
Our waterways are full of fish, a rich diversity of colors, shapes and sizes. Join the Darke County Parks at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on Saturday, July 12th from 10:00am-3:00pm as we welcome Tom Hissong from Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm to learn the Fish of the Greenville. We’ll first spend time on the dry land as we learn the species we hope to encounter. The rest of this day-long workshop we will be on a “fish safari” in the water as we... read more

Paint the County Purple… Darke County Relay for Life Week
DARKE COUNTY - In conjunction with the Darke County Relay for Life, the Darke County Commissioners proclaimed the week of July 13-19 as “Paint the County Purple! - Darke County Relay for Life Week” All citizens and businesses of Darke County are urged to join in the fight against cancer by decorating the towns, homes and businesses in purple! Consider making it a block competition. Then take a picture of your neighborhood or individual... read more

A Magical Kingdom Comes to Life
Applications are now being accepted for The 2014 Great Darke County Fair Little Miss and Mr. Pageant. The pageant will take place in the fairgrounds youth building, located behind the gazebo. It will be on Monday, August 18, 2014 with the boys starting at 5:30 and the girls starting at 6:30. This year’s theme is “A Magical Kingdom Comes to Life,” a Disney themed and judged event... read more

July Blood Drive Reminders: Donoritaville
DAYTON, Ohio – Everyone who registers to donate will receive the free “Donoritaville – Relax, lei back, donate… Givin’ is easy!” t-shirt. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment at www.DonorTime.com contact CBC Darke County Account Representative Dana Puterbaugh at (937) 997-2199 or dputerbaugh@cbccts.org. The tropical-colored “Donoritaville – Relax, lei back, donate… Givin’ is easy!” t-shirt design features a parrot in straw hat and lei clutching an ice cream cone. The... read more

Log House and Blacksmith Shop Open!
Travel back to the 18th century as you explore both the Log House and the Blacksmith Shop of Shawnee Prairie Preserve (4267 State Route 502 West). The Log House and Blacksmith Shop will be open to explore on Saturday afternoons from 1pm-4pm during the months of May through September. The sound of hammers and anvil will be ringing as the smiths prepare new material for the Log House. The Pioneers in the Log House will... read more

Academic Reading Program at Library
The Greenville Public Library is hosting an Academic Reading Program this summer sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The program is designed to benefit students who struggle with their reading levels. It's also supported by the Woodland Heights Parent Teacher Association and members of the community. Donations are gratefully accepted! A check may be written to the Friends of the Library and sent to the Greenville Public... read more

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