Events in Darke County Ohio

Greenville Athletic Boosters meeting notice
Want to try something NEW, we do! The Greenville Athletic Boosters meeting location will be held at a new location this month: JT’s Brew & Grill on Wagner Avenue, Greenville. The meeting date is April 14 at 7pm and will be held in the group/meeting room. The public is invited to attend; it’s a great opportunity to get involved, get updates on projects and help support Student Athletes and our School!

April’s First Friday equals Family Fun
Head to downtown Greenville for Main Street Greenville’s April First Friday event, the Petting Zoo / Volunteer Fair! This event is sponsored by Keller Grain & Feed, who will feature a petting zoo, located on the Courthouse lawn. This event will also feature over 20 non-profit organizations, offering a family friendly activity, while sharing information about the work they do to make Darke County even better... read more

Hike to Health
Are you suffering from cabin fever? Are you ready to get OUTSIDE? Join a Darke County Parks’ Naturalist for our Hike to Health Series. This series is designed to get you outdoors and get your blood pumping. After being cooped up all winter, spring is the perfect time to get outside and become more active. April’s hike will be on Thursday, April 10th at 6:00pm at Routzong Preserve (located on Routzong Road... read more

Pond Clinic in Darke County
The Tri- County pond clinic will be held in Darke County this year. This is an annual clinic between Darke, Miami, and Shelby County Soil and Water Districts. This is a free clinic scheduled for April 15th 2014 and is held for any interested persons wanting to learn more about fish stocking, plants in a pond, pond construction, and some of the rules and regulations regarding nuisance animals associated with ponds. This year’s pond clinic will be held on April 15th at 6:00pm at Dan and Vicki Turners... read more

Easter Bazaar at Cardinal Center
Gettysburg - On April 12, the Friends of the Cardinal Center will be hosting their first Easter Bazaar at the Cardinal Center (Gettysburg School), 260 East Main St.). Thirty vendors will be there with baked goods, crafts, Velta, Rada, 31 Bags, jewelry, loom rugs, woodcraft items, doll clothes, and specialty items, just to name a few. There will be door prizes from the vendors that will be given away during the day. Parents should BRING THEIR CAMERAS... read more

Ag Breakfast Meeting
Ag. Breakfast Meeting, Thursday, April 3, 2014, 7:30am, 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 May 1, 2014. Sam Custer, Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources.

Darke County Parks’ Native Plant Sale
The Darke County Parks Native Plant sale is back! The plant sale will be Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 10am-4pm during *Nature Day* at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. Butterfly gardening is the focus of the plants available this year; milkweeds, coneflower, bergamot and much more! Please consider planting milkweed to help provide habitat for the struggling monarch population. Plants are available for... read more

Balloon release for my mother-in-law
This past Presidents Day, February 17, 2014 my mother-in-law Ruby V. Young passed away. It still feels like yesterday, we miss her very much! This Thursday, March 27, mom would have been 100 years (young). On this evening family members plan to release some balloons in her honor. We have no idea how far the wind will carry the balloons, but if some of C.N.O.'s readers would happen to find one (with note attached), give location found by following the directions on the note. Thank you. D. Forte

Toastmasters to hold Open House
The Greenville Toastmasters, “The Can Do Club” wish to invite you to their Open House on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 from 7:00pm-9:00pm to be held at the Brethren Retirement Center Private Dining Room located at 750 Chestnut Street, Greenville, Oh. Our guest speaker for the evening will be the Honorable Judge Julie Monnin and honorary speaker will be Dr. Julia Bowlin. Please join us for an enjoyable evening of entertainment and refreshments. The event will close with Door Prizes from local... read more

Egg Dyeing; Naturally
Are you looking for a natural alternative to commercial egg dyeing? Join us at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on Saturday, April 12th at 2:00pm for this FREE family event as Mara Cox shares her Latvian heritage of dyeing eggs. The combination of onion skins, flowers, leaves and water creates a one of a kind Easter egg. The creative possibilities are endless and the suspense of waiting to see how your egg turns out is the most... read more

Foley, St. Mary’s dinner and auction scheduled
The Tom & Etta Mae Foley Memorial Dinner and St. Mary's School Auction is scheduled for April 5th and will feature a live and silent auction run by Brian Rismiller. The dinner is scheduled to begin the evening at 5:00 and will be served until 7:00 with tickets available at the door. The event is being held at Paws Bingo Hall again this year. The auction will begin at 6:00 and the public is invited to attend. The students of St. Mary's School want... read more

Christine Tudor to speak at Cancer Support Group
Christine Tudor, independent consultant, will share information with the cancer support group this month on Toxin Awareness. Men and women welcome! The meeting is Thursday, April 3 at Wayne Health Care, 1st Floor Board Room, 7 p.m. She will also discuss the increase of cancer, autism, Alzheimer’s, auto-immune and neurological diseases, and how these have been linked to toxic chemicals in our products, foods, and environment. She covers... read more

Calling All Young Chefs
The 2014 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge is Here - Time to break out your chef hat! The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge is back. First Lady Michelle Obama is again teaming up with the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Epicurious to host a nationwide recipe challenge to promote cooking and healthy eating among America’s youth. We’re inviting parents or guardians and their children... read more

BORM reopens for 2014 on April 13
The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum will reopen for the 2014 season April 13 at 2 pm with a dedication and ribbon cutting for the Children’s Learning Center. The museum purchased the historic 1919 former bank building at the corner of Miami Avenue and Main Street in 2006. Since that time efforts have concentrated on transforming the interior into the exhibit and meeting space for the museum. The museum was formed in 2002. Marilyn Kosier approached the Bradford city... read more

Garst Museum Opportunities
Now is the time to get involved. It’s the time to do what you want to do, not what you have to do. Time to use and share the talents and skills you have perfected. Time to mentor, teach, learn, and support a quality community asset—the Garst Museum. On Friday, April 4, 2014, the Garst Museum will participate in the Darke County Volunteer Fair as part of Downtown Greenville’s First Fridays events. You can attend by visiting... read more

‘Take me out’ to the Darke County Blood Drives; CNC thanks donors with baseball T-Shirt
DAYTON & DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – It’s been a long, hard winter and blood donors are ready to get into the swing of spring! Community Blood Center (CBC) is celebrating the arrival of baseball season with the “Take Me Out to the Blood Drive – Lifesaver League” t-shirt. It’s free to everyone who registers to donate at the following Darke County blood drives. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment at... read more

Grow It, Make It, Can It Workshop Offered on April 2nd
The Darke Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD); City of Greenville; OSU Extension, Darke County; and the Darke County Solid Waste District will be jointly hosting a workshop on April 2, 2014 titled “Grow It, Make It, Can It” in the conference room at the OSU Extension office (603 Wagner Ave, Greenville) from 6:30-8:30 pm. There will be three presentations covering soil fertility and nutrient management practices for your backyard and garden; healthy, green alternatives to clean up your home... read more

MVCTC Event Scheduled for High School Freshmen and Sophomores
Clayton, Ohio – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) has scheduled a Showcase Event for current high school freshmen, sophomores and their parents. The Showcase is schedule for Thursday, March 27, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Student Activity Center. The MVCTC campus is located at 6800 Hoke Road, Clayton, Ohio. Visitors will have the opportunity to see first-hand some of the amazing work MVCTC students have completed this school year and to learn more... read more

Rain Barrel Workshop
The Darke County Parks and Darke County Soil and Water Conservation District are joining forces to present a Rain Barrel Workshop on Monday, April 7th at 6:30pm at Shawnee Prairie Preserve (4267 State Route 502 West). A rain barrel is a rain water collection system that stores rooftop runoff to be used later for activities such as lawn and garden watering, car washing or even window cleaning. Rain barrels are connected to your downspout and are a great way to positively impact the... read more

Greenville Area Dog Club offers dog training classes
GREENVILLE – The Greenville Area Dog Club spring session of obedience, agility, and conformation classes begins the week of April 7th, 2014.Through the years more classes have been added to meet the growing interest in dog training. Many people like the variety of classes available. The Greenville Area Dog Club will be offering classes at the former U.S. Chemical building, located in the 5400 block of State Route 49. Obedience classes begin Tuesday, April 8th. Classes offered include puppy... read more

Wandering for Warblers
It’s Warbler season! Grab those binoculars and let’s Wander for Warblers! Join a Naturalist on ODD Saturdays in April (5 and 19) and May at 9:00 am for a hike and we’ll scour the trees at Shawnee Prairie Preserve for these brightly colored winged-gems! The first hike will be Saturday, April 5th. Beginning and “expert” birders alike are welcomed to join in on these often 35+ bird species hikes. For questions or information on all upcoming programs... read more

Glass featured at first 'Art at the Mill' of new season
Historic Bear's Mill opens its 2014 season of “Art At the Mill” on Friday, March 28 with paintings by Greenville resident Michael Glass and blown glass by Dayton-based artist James Michael Kahle. “Art at the Mill” exhibits will continue through December; each show opens on the final Friday of the month with a reception featuring hors d'oeuvres and drinks from 6 p.m. till 9 p.m. The artists will speak... read more

Ticks on the Rise!
Is that a Tick?! Of all the summer pests, ticks tend to be the most hated. Can they jump from trees? Do they carry diseases? How do you get those darned things off?! Some days it seems difficult to go for a hike without encountering a “hitch-hiker.” Join the Darke County Parks and we’ll spend the evening indoors discovering all the tick species found in Ohio. We will also discuss how we can still... read more

Dining by Rail
The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum is gearing up for the 2014 season. The first event on the calendar is Dining By Rail. The museum is making the final plans for the Annual Fund Raising Dinner and Silent Auction April 12, 2014. This is the third year for the event and will be held at Turtle Creek Golf Club on US 36 Greenville, Ohio. The railroads were known for their fine dining. There was always china, fresh linens and fresh flowers on every table. The railroad lines would compete for the best service and... read more

Relay for Life volunteers needed
The Relay for Life is American Cancer Society's signature event. It offers everyone in the Darke County community the opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of volunteers camp out during the 18 hour overnight event, which features food, music, and fun. The event is designed to raise funds to improve the quality of life for cancer patients today and the outlook for those diagnosed in the future. Volunteers bring their personal... read more

Maple Syrup For Sale!
The weather has finally begun to cooperate and the Friends of Darke County Parks’ gift shop has pure Maple Syrup ready for you to take home! Believe it or not, maple syrup is a very healthy food. Maple sugar is 3 times as sweet as cane sugar and it has fewer calories and a lower glycemic index. A tablespoon of Maple syrup has around 40 calories where a tablespoon of cane sugar... read more

An entertaining presentation about agriculture April 15; Youth in Agriculture and Passing on the Farm: Two entertaining speakers coming to Mercer County. - “I’m Farming and I Grow It” or “Chore” are witty parodies created by the Peterson Brothers from rural Kansas focusing on the life of a farmer. These parodies spread the message to America’s youth about the importance of agriculture and the hard work it entails. For this reason the Mercer County Fair Board, Farm Bureau, and the Wright State University - Lake Campus Agriculture and Food Science Program are pleased to bring Greg Peterson in to... read more

Waves of Pride & Art Expo
GREENVILLE - Greenville City Schools cordially invites you to the annual Greenville City Schools’ Waves of Pride & Art Expo. This event, dedicated to sharing our students’ work, will be held at the Greenville High School on March 27 from 6:30-8 p.m. Students’ academic and artistic work from Greenville Primary, Intermediate and Middle Schools, as well as the Junior and Senior High Schools, will be on exhibit. You will also be treated to mini performances throughout the evening from various... read more

Diabetes Day set for April 3rd at Wayne HealthCare
Type 2 Diabetes is a disease in which your pancreas does not make any or enough insulin, or your body prevents the insulin you produce from working correctly. Insulin is necessary for your body to use glucose, from the food you eat, for energy. High levels of glucose caused by uncontrolled blood sugar can damage your eyes, heart, kidneys, nerves, legs, and feet. Taking steps to control your blood sugar level can help you to live a healthy life with diabetes. However, these steps can... read more

Versailles Rotary to host "Souper" blood drive
DARKE COUNTY Ohio – Make your “St. Patrick’s Day special by donating a pint of blood to help save the lives of others. Versailles Rotary Club will be hosting a “Souper” St. Patrick’s Day community blood drive on Monday, March 17 from 12:30 – 7:00 pm at Versailles K of C Hall. You will be greeted by Versailles NHS volunteers who also help serve donors in the café along with Versailles Rotary Club members. Everyone who registers to donate will receive a special green... read more

A Pinnacle Adventure
America’s National Parks are home to some of the most spectacular features in the country. Join the Darke County Parks on Saturday, March 29th at 10:00 am as we explore the nation’s newest—Pinnacles National Park—through the experiences of a Park Ranger intern who worked and lived in a world of ancient volcanoes, talus caves, and endangered species. This is a reschedule of the original... read more

Dining By Rail
Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum is making the final plans for the Dining By Rail April 12 at the Turtle Creek Golf Club on US 36 west of Bradford. Seating is limited to the first 120 reservations. To assure your seat please return as soon as possible. We are doing a plated dinner so please indicate your entrée of choice. I understand many could not open the reservation form I sent earlier so I converted to a PDF. You should be able to open and read the BORM update and use the reservation return form... read more

2014 Farm Bill meeting March 20
Have you registered for the 2014 Farm Bill meeting to be held at Versailles Schools on March 20 at 7:00 p.m.? Did you know that producers will be required to make a critical five year decision in their FSA office as a result of this bill. Register and attend this meeting to hear from the person who wrote most of the commodity language and from those that have studied it closely. I have attached the flyer for the meeting for more information and you can register for the meeting at http://go.osu.edu/2014FarmBillMeeting. See you next Thursday night. There will be refreshments available at 6:30. Sam Custer

CAP plans shopping trip for Seniors 60+
Community Action Partnership of Darke County is planning a shopping trip to Meijer’s in Troy on March 21, 2014, for Darke Co. Seniors 60+. Denise Purnhagen, Transportation Coordinator, said, “It’s been quite a while since we’ve gotten a shopping trip together, so we set a date for Seniors to get together and go to Troy. It’s a convenient way to get some additional shopping done in other places... read more

Tenth Veterans Trip to Washington, DC Announced
Sidney, OH – February 28, 2014 – Ray and Jody Prater, Co-chairs of the “Shelby County (OH) Veterans to Washington, DC Committee” have announced this group of volunteers is accepting applications for their tenth trip of Washington, DC for Shelby County WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War Veterans who haven’t yet visited their memorials. This year’s trip dates are September 19-21. Accompanying the Veterans will be their caregivers and committee volunteers. Like the organization’s previous... read more

Free Lecture On Fort Meigs, the Gibraltar of the Maumee
On Sunday, March 16, 2014, Garst Museum will present a program on Fort Meigs, the Gibraltar of the Maumee. The speaker will be Mr. Rex Spencer and will begins at 2:00. Mr. Spencer will talk about the reason for the construction of Fort Meigs, its importance in American history, and his experiences when he worked on the archaeology of the area. According to the Fort Meigs website, “Fort Meigs, named after then Governor of Ohio, Jonathan Meigs, Jr... read more

Author’s Night Continues with Suzanne Kelly
Friends of the Greenville Public Library’s Author’s Night continues with Suzanne Kelly on Friday March 21st at Montage in downtown Greenville. Suzanne will discuss and read from her delightful new novel Stolen Child, recently published by Bottom Dog Press. Suzanne describes the novel as a coming of age story of a Irish American girl set on the eve of the election of JFK in 1960. It has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Author Katrina Kittle’s review reads... read more

Darke County Parks Hobbies
Are you an avid gardener or photographer? Are you looking to start a new hobby? We have 2 opportunities available to get you started! Darke County Parks’ Native Plant Sale: April 26, 2014, 10am-4pm - Butterfly gardening is the focus of the plants available this year. Please consider planting milkweed to help provide habitat for the struggling monarch population. Plants are available for pre-sale AND/OR purchase on the day of the Plant Sale. Pre-sale is the only way to guarantee that you will... read more

DREAM fundraiser: Spaghetti dinner & Silent auction
DREAM is hosting a spaghetti dinner and silent auction and 50/50 raffle on Saturday, APRIL 5th at Zion Lutheran Church in Tipp City. Program at 5:30pm; Dinner, auction & raffle is 6pm – 8pm. Closing ceremony 8 – 9pm. All details available at www.Dream4pets.org/events.html

DAR and NJROTC to Host Drill Demonstration
Daughters of American Revolution Fort Greenville Chapter in conjuction with Greenville High School NJROTC will host a Drill Demonstation at Greenville High School Gymnasium at 1:45 PM Saturday 22 March 2014. The Greenville High School NJROTC are completing their 18th year as part of the senior high school and compete in regional Drill meets during... read more

Meeting to Offer Insight for Farmers on 2014 Farm Bill
VERSAILLES, Ohio – Farmers interested in learning more about the 2014 farm bill and its impact on commodity programs can hear from experts who will provide insight into the legislation and its impact on agriculture during a meeting March 20. 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 in conjunction with crop insurance, said Sam Custer, an Ohio State University Extension... read more

Pepin to speak on America’s foundations to Rep men
Ricki Pepin is the wife of a retired Air Force Colonel, a mother of two and grandmother of four. She is a published author and international lecturer. Her books have been nominated for the Gold Medallion Award in 2008, and received the Book Choice Award. Her second passion is teaching others how to work together to restore America’s foundations. To that end, she has been leading Constitution courses for over 17 years and recently produced three teaching... read more

"Building Blocks I" parenting classes planned
OSU Extension, Darke County, has scheduled a “Building Blocks I” parenting series. The classes will be held April 15, 22 and 29, 2014, 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. This is an adult only series. The “Building Blocks I” parenting classes are for parents who wish to develop better parenting skills or parenting techniques for children ages 0-6 years. There will be 3 classes focusing on... read more

CBC celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with donor T-shirt
DAYTON, Ohio –It’s time to celebrate one of the area’s favorite holidays. CBC is thanking donors and helping get them in the St. Patrick’s Day mood with the bright green “St. Patrick’s Day – Blood Donor” t-shirt, free to everyone who registers to donate Monday, Feb. 24 through Saturday, March 22 at any CBC Donor Center and most CBC mobile blood drives. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment at www.DonorTime.com. Locally you can contact Dana Puterbaugh-CBC Darke... read more

Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with DCCA, music and craft beer
“Irish Wave,” Darke County Center for the Arts' St. Patrick's Day-themed fundraiser on Friday, March 14 at Montage Cafe in downtown Greenville, will feature Irish music, Irish-flavored chocolates, Irish-themed food, and craft beer, some of which is Irish style. “Lone Raven,” one of the top bands in the Midwest, will provide the music, decadently delicious Bailey's Irish Creme-soaked chocolate covered cherries will be provided by Milissa Meyer of Chocolates & Cakes by Milissa, Montage will... read more

Edison hosts college fair at Darke County campus
GREENVILLE - To help students and parents through the college selection process, Edison Community College will be hosting a college fair on March 12, from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Darke County Campus in Greenville. Finding the right school can be an overwhelming task. Factors such as size, location, and cost all have a major impact on a student's decision of where they will attend college and how successful they will be. Colleges and universities from Ohio and Indiana will be at... read more

Poultry Days 2014… Attention Vietnam Era Veterans
If you were in a military uniform from December 22, 1958 to May 1975 the VFW and American Legion would like to invite you to ride in the parade on Poultry Day June 15 2014. We are working with Poultry Days to have a section of the parade to welcome Home All our Vietnam Era Veterans. To get started I will need to have you register, all I need is name and branch of service. There will be... read more

Free Movies at Library
The Greenville Public Library offers free movies every month open to the public. All Friday shows start at 3:00 p.m. and all Saturday shows at 1:00 p.m. Here is the schedule through May: Friday March 14 – Austenland; Saturday March 22 – The Book Thief; Friday April 11 – Saving Mr. Banks; Saturday April 26 – Catching Fire; Friday May 9 – Philomena; Saturday May 24 – The Hobbit. In conjunction with the Adult Summer Reading Program... read more

Quilting at the Library
The Towne Squares Quilt Club will be in the Greenville Public Library on Saturday March 15th with displays and demonstrations from 9:00 to 3:00. Come in and enjoy the beautiful quilts and watch the quilters in their work. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions about quilting and about the Club. The Club was formed over 30 years ago by Linda McGlothin and her late mother Leola Crowell. Today its 45... read more

10th annual pictures with the Easter Bunny
Get your Pet's Picture taken with the EASTER BUNNY on Saturday, March 22nd, 2014 from 10am to 2pm at Greenville Walmart in the Garden Center. The “Darke County Friends of the Shelter”, a 501c3 organization, and Wal-Mart will be taking pictures of your companion animals with Easter Bunny. All animals must enter Wal-Mart through the Garden Center entrance. This is our 10th annual “Pictures with the Easter Bunny” event... read more

DCCA presents "Mr. Blue Shoes" in local schools
Darke County Center for the Arts will present it's final Arts In Education program for this school year during the week of March 17 with performances by “Mr. Blue Shoes,” the creation of Grammy-Award winning producer/performer Michael Dyson. “'Mr. Blue Shoes' will take students on a 400-year-journey through the blues, starting in Africa and leading all the way to rock-n-roll,” explained DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins. During the five-day residency, the artist will perform for fourth through... read more

Great Darke County Fair… Kissel Brothers Online Price Specials
Offer Expires April 30 - March 5, 2014 – Greenville OH – Kissel Brothers Shows, Inc. have announced an online special for the 2014 Great Darke County Fair that runs August 15-23. For a limited time, prices will never be lower than they are for this online offer. Online purchases include: 3-day individual ride pass-$30.00; 5-day individual ride pass-$50.00; 9-day individual ride pass-$75.00; 20 ride tickets for $15.00 (regular $22.00); single armbands for $12.00 (regular $20.00). Visit... read more

5K Run/walk will be a unique event!
On April 5th, the Darke County Friends of the Shelter is having a 5K race to benefit the new dog park. Entrants may run or walk the event. As an added bonus this race will be part of the Wayne Healthcare Challenge. This run/walk will be unique: we will be offering free Boston Stoker Coffee, Hot Chocolate, and free Marco’s Pizza and breadsticks. At our race/walk you have a chance to win some of... read more

Edison student art scheduled for Anna Bier gallery
GREENVILLE - The Anna Bier gallery is hosting the student work from Edison State Community College March 8 through March 22: “16 pieces of artwork.” Sixteen pieces of different forms of artwork of the students of professor Greg Clum will be on display on Saturdays from 11 to 3 during performances at Memorial Hall or by appointment by contacting the director at 417-3497. In the photo, left to right, are Marcia Weidner, director, and... read more

2014 Farm Bill Meeting – How will it affect me, the farmer? By Sam Custer, OSU Extension
On February 4, 2014, the 2014 Farm Bill (named the Agriculture Act of 2014) cleared its final Congressional hurdle. The President signed the bill into law on February 7, 2014. It now goes to the United States Department of Agriculture for implementation. The commodity programs in Title I of the farm bill and the choices required all begin with the 2014 crop year. The final regulations will further determine program and decision parameters, as well as when farmers... read more

Greenville National Bank sponsors Alpin Hong
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Greenville National Bank as a sponsor of the Artists Series performance of world class pianist Alpin Hong. “Greenville National Bank’s sponsorship donation helps make it possible to present high quality performing artists in our hometown at a price that is almost always significantly less than would be paid in a larger metropolitan area,” said Andrea Jordan... read more

Register Now for West Central Wildlife Habitat Workshop-Woodlands Part 1
CLAYTON, OH A habitat workshop series is being offered to landowners wishing to improve wildlife habitat on their property. The workshop series is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, ODNR Division of Forestry, Pheasants Forever, Natural Resources Conservation Service, The Ohio State University Extension, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Wild Turkey Federation and Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Districts. The Wildlife Habitat Workshop... read more

Goubeauxs sponsor Hong, Toledo Symphony
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Jim & Enid Goubeaux for their contributions to the DCCA 2013-2014 season. The Goubeaux’s are Angel members of DCCA, and are sponsors of two Artists Series performances including world class pianist Alpin Hong, who will be performing March 8th and The Toledo Symphony Orchesta’s Music of Mozart on May 3rd. “On behalf of Darke County Center for the Arts, I want to express our... read more

Mottram to speak to local Republican women
GREENVILLE - "Women often don’t watch their health like they should,” said Shelly Acker from Wayne Hospital. ”There are easy things that we can do to help.” Acker was the speaker at the Darke County Republican Women’s Club’s (DCRWC) regular meeting in February. She detailed many easy, day to day, items that women can do to improve their health and also help prevent future problems. The DCRWC is a group of Republican... read more

Bowl for Kids Sake needs you to make it happen
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County - 2014 Bowl For Kids' Sake - Your support helps provide children with caring mentors! Please join us for FUN with FAMILY and FRIENDS at a bowling house near you to help support the premiere one-to-one mentoring organization in the nation. Our YOUth need YOU to make a difference in their lives. HELP US FILL THE LANES ON MARCH 7TH & 8TH! * Bel Mar Lanes in Sidney March 7th: 4:00 time slot * Bel Mar Lanes in Sidney March... read more

Tree sale underway
The Darke Soil & Water Conservation District is conducting its annual tree seedling sale until March 21. The 2-3 year seedlings are bare root stock and each tree is dipped into a preservative gel to keep roots moist. Our seedlings are packaged in groups of five. An assortment of tree packets are for sale to urban and rural landowners. The plant varieties are selected for their popularity and hardiness in the Darke County area. This is an economical way to work toward establishing or adding to a wildlife area, to create a windbreak, or landscaping. Payment must be received when ordering. Prices range from $5-$10 in packets of 5 seedlings. We are also offering larger varieties on some evergreens. See us on our Web site: www.darkeswcd.com or call the Darke Soil & Water Conservation District @937-548-1752 or stop by the office at 1117 S. Towne Ct., Greenville with any questions.

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