Recycle your
Christmas tree
O’ Christmas Tree, O’ Christmas Tree. What do I do with my cut
Christmas Tree? Many county residents will be singing this Christmas
Carol after the holidays. Join the Darke County Solid Waste
District and the Darke County Park District in giving our community a
gift by recycling your cut Christmas tree. No matter where you
live in... read
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GriefShare from EUM
Are you dealing with the loss of a loved one? You don’t have to do it
alone! Walk the journey of grief and be supported on the way.
Griefshare is a place where hurting people find healing and hope.
It is a network of grief recovery support that will give you direction,
purpose and healing. GriefShare will meet weekly beginning January 12,
2016 at 6:00 pm at the Greenville Library. There are three key parts to
the GriefShare experience—video... read
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OSU
Extension Crop Conference Feb. 2, From Sam Custer, OSU
Extension Darke County
Ohio State University Extension will hold the Southwestern Ohio Fruit,
Vegetable and Specialty Crop Conference on February 2, 2016 at the
Oasis Conference Center in Loveland, Ohio. OSU Extension has organized
a grower school for more than 30 years in Southwestern Ohio, but this
conference will be different and bigger than in the past. The location
was changed to a conference center, which allows us the... read
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Darke County Parks… DCP Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for all of your hard work during the Log House Dinners and
Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland. We couldn’t do it without
you! There is a list of upcoming opportunities below.
Please alert me ASAP if you feel you would like to join us or help out
with something. Volunteer Opportunities for January 2016: Volunteer
Gathering / Learning Workshops: Starting in 2016, we will offer
exciting gatherings and trainings each month... read
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Two local blood drives scheduled
The Covington Eagles and Community Blood Center will offer warm thanks
to donors who support their New Year’s week blood drive Monday, Dec. 28
from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the lodge multi-purpose room, 715 East
Broadway. St. Paul Lutheran Church in Versailles and Community Blood
Center will offer warm thanks to donors who support their New Year’s
week blood drive Monday, Dec. 28 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The CBC
Bloodmobile will be at 13495 Greenville-St. Marys Road... read
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Ag. Breakfast Meeting
Ag. Breakfast Meeting, Thursday, January 7, 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
February 4, 2016. Sam Custer, Extension Educator, Agriculture &
Natural Resources.
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Holiday Closings
Greenville
Transit System will be Open until 5:00 PM Christmas Eve and
be Closed on Christmas Day. We will return to regular business
hours, December 26, 2015. Greenville Transit System will be Open until
5:00 PM New Year’s Eve and be Closed on New Year’s Day. We will return
to regular business hours, January 2, 2016. The County Offices will be
closing at 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 24th, and all day on
Friday, December 25th, 2015, for the Christmas Holiday. Also, the
Offices will be closing at 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 31st, and
all day on Friday, January 1st , 2016, for the “New Year” Holiday.
Community Action Partnership-Darke County will be closed Dec. 25, 2015
and Jan. 1, 2016, in honor of the holiday season. This includes
Metropolitan Housing Authority and Community Transportation.
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Free New Year's
Eve at Cardinal Center
Due to disappointing advance tickets sales to their New Year’s Eve
Fundraiser at the Cardinal Center (formerly Gettysburg School), the
Friends of the Cardinal Center have decided to cancel their sponsorship
of the event rather than risk taking a loss. As this cancellation would
cause a loss of income to the musical acts already... read
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Project FeederWatch
Calling all birders! Join Darke County Park District, and participate
in Project FeederWatch, every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30-11:30am.
This is a unique ‘Citizen Science’ program organized by Cornell
University which studies winter bird populations. Observations from
here in Darke County may be used in scientific journals and... read
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MVCTC Adult Education Teams up with
OhioMeansJobs
Montgomery County to offer Five-Week Manufacturing Training Program and
Certification. Training eligible job seekers with no formal training or
experience in manufacturing will earn a Certified Production Technician
(CPT) certification. Englewood, Ohio – New Jobs in Manufacturing!
Montgomery County Workforce Development has teamed up with MVCTC Adult
Education to offer a five-week training program to prepare qualified
individuals for jobs with local companies... read
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Upcoming workshops & meetings,
From Sam Custer, OSU Extension, Darke County
Please find below a brief description of upcoming meetings we will be
hosting here in Darke County. To find out more and to register go
to our website at http://www.darke.osu.edu and click on the events tab.
Farm Management School… First Five Thursday nights in 2016 -- What
we’ll cover: 1/7 - What Is the Mission of Your Farming Operation; -
Making Record Keeping Do More Than the Tax Return... read
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Christmas
Bird Count for Dec. Jr. Naturalists
Darke County Parks invites students in grades 3-6 to join them for the
December Jr. Naturalists program on Saturday, December 19th from 9:30am
to 12:00pm at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on St. Rt. 502 west of
Greenville. The Jr. Naturalists program is a series of monthly programs
designed to give students a hands-on introduction to natural resource
management. Hikes... read
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Bradford HS Blood Drive
DAYTON, Ohio – The Bradford community and Community Blood Center will
offer warm thanks to donors who support their Christmas week blood
drive Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Bradford High
School auditorium, 750 Railroad Ave. Everyone who registers to donate
will receive a Holiday Fleece Travel Blanket. Donors are encouraged to
schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com... read
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GHS Instrumental Music Dept to present
Sounds of the Season
The GHS Instrumental Music Department will present a concert on
Thursday, December 17th at 7pm at Memorial Hall. The concert is
free and open to the public. Sounds of the Season will include
performances by the Jazz Scene, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and the
Orchestra. The Jazz Scene will kick off the show with Holiday favorites
Feliz Navidad and And the Angels Swing. They will also present
a... read
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DCP 2016 Calendars are in!
The Darke County Parks District has hand selected some of the best park
photos submitted by local amateur photographers for their photo
contest, and their new 2016 Darke County Parks calendars are in! This
year’s featured photographers include Kathryn Quinn, Don Koogler, Sandy
Hoying, Brian Morton, Molly Hunt, Nick Philiposian... read
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GHS
Vocal Music Christmas Concert
GREENVILLE - The Greenville High School Vocal Music Christmas Concert
will be held on Tuesday, December 15 at 7:00 pm at St. Clair Memorial
Hall. Reserve and general admission seats are available this year.
Tickets may be purchased by calling Katie Netzley at 937-547-9659. The
price of the tickets is $5 for presale and $6 at the door. Tickets for
students are also available for $4 each... read
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Free
Joint Replacement Class Dec. 14
Versailles Health Care Center would like to invite anyone considering
joint replacement surgery to a FREE Total Joint Replacement
Class. The class will take place on Monday, December 14, 2015 at
6 pm in The Rehab Clinic at Versailles Health Care Center. Dr. Chad
Weber, Orthopedic Surgeon, along with Versailles Health Care Center
Therapists, will provide information about the joint... read
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Red
Cross offers first aid/CPR courses
(December 2, 2015) – Who knew that trying to add a little festive decor
to the home for the holidays could be so hazardous to a person’s
health? But it is. Between people stepping on broken ornaments,
straining their backs or falling off ladders adding lights to the side
of the house or trying to place the star on the top of the tree, two to
three people visit the emergency room EVERY HOUR this time of year with
holiday decorating-related injuries... read
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Bluebag Media… Non-profit group focuses on teaching the
performing arts
GREENVILLE – “We saw there was a need for a lot of children in the area
of the performing arts… it helps in building strong fundamental values
for the children. And we wanted to offer it at an affordable price.”
That was the goal of three founders of The Final Bow… Hillary
Holsapple, and Becky and Joel Hootman. Two years later the studio
offers music, dance and theater... read
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Everybody
Needs a Rock at December Park P.A.L.S.
Darke County Park District Naturalist, Mandy Martin, invites children
in kindergarten through 2nd grade to join her on December 12th from
9:30am to noon to learn about rocks during Park P.A.L.S! Park P.A.L.S.
is a series of monthly programs designed for students of this age group
who are interested in nature. P.A.L.S. stands for Practicing And
Learning Stewardship... read
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New Year’s Eve Gala Helps Build Homes
Destination Known Missions Ministry of EUM Church in Greenville, Ohio
is in its tenth year partnering with the Potter’s House Association in
Guatemala. Over the years, teams from EUM Church have built fourteen
homes for families that live in the garbage dump shanty communities.
They have visited countless families in their homes to pray with them,
and to share Jesus with them in real and practical ways... read
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Big Brothers Big Sisters… ‘Tis the Season: To Mark Your Calendars
Mark those calendars! Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2016 is scheduled for March 4
& 5, 2015, at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney & Treaty Lanes in
Greenville. This years Theme is Super Heroes to help celebrate
the Real People in our lives that serve as Real Heroes. Bowl for Kids’
Sake serves as the largest fundraiser for the Big Brothers Big
Sisters... read
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Taste of Darke County Boxes Still Available!
Still looking for that perfect Christmas gift? Taste of Darke County
Boxes are still available! The Taste of Darke County box includes: 1
lb. of raw, pure honey grown at Sycamore Bridge Farm along the
Stillwater Riverl 8 oz. of pure Ohio maple syrup, slow-cooked and
hand-bottled at Michael Anthony's at the Inn at Versailles; Bag of
whole wheat pancake mix, stone ground at Bear's Mill; 1/2 lb. bag of
"Bear's Mill Blend" coffee from Bear's Mill... read
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Ansonia Blood Drive
DAYTON, Ohio – The Ansonia High School community and Community Blood
Center are asking donors to support a holiday season blood drive
Friday, Dec. 18 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon in the AHS gym, 600 East Canal
St. Everyone who registers to donate will receive the “Buckeye
Blood Donor” football t-shirt. Donors are encouraged to schedule
an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call 1-800-388-GIVE... read
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Library
Open House
The Friends of the Greenville Public Library are hosting their annual
Holiday Open House on Saturday December 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. As always there will be a big table full of delicious Christmas
cookies and punch and live holiday music. The kiddos can meet
with Santa & Mrs. Clause and have a free photo taken. This is
a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the season and to get to know your
Library... read
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Free
Estate Planning Workshop
CLA Estate Services will be hosting a free Estate Planning Workshop
December 7th in Greenville and if possible would like to include the
information below in your Community Events. Free Estate Planning
Workshop: Free Estate Planning Workshop presented by CLA Estate
Services – December 7th -- CLA Estate Services is hosting a free Estate
Planning Workshop in Greenville. The workshop is free and open to area
residents... read
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Historic Bears Mill… Bear’s Mill Traditional Candlelight Walk
Join us for a beautiful winter walk in the woods by candlelight and
warm yourself by the campfire at Bear’s Mill on Friday, December 4,
2015 from 6-10 p.m. We’ll have hot dogs for roasting,
marshmallows for toasting, hot chocolate and lovely company!
Browse in our store, now festively decorated for Christmas and stocked
with new items and seasonal delights, and enjoy a mill tour... read
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DCMHA
accepting applications
The Darke County Metropolitan Housing Authority is currently accepting
applications for housing assistance and has announced the waiting list
is less than a year. Preference points will be given for individuals
and families who are Veterans, widowed spouses and families of Veterans
and preference points will also be given to individuals/families
meeting HUD’s definition... read
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Garst
Museum Holiday Open House
Garst Museum’s annual Holiday Open House will be held on Sunday,
December 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The public is cordially invited
to attend. Everyone can tour the museum and the National Annie Oakley
Center at no charge on this one afternoon. Highlights of the afternoon
include live seasonal music, light refreshments and beautiful
decorations. Also artifacts from the museum’s... read
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Darke County Lions Blood
Drive… Clubs donate Christmas
Teddies for kids at Wayne Healthcare
-- DAYTON, Ohio – Darke County Lions Clubs are teaming up with
Community Blood Center to host the 20th annual Teddy Bears &
Friends blood drive Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the
Greenville Church of the Brethren, 421 Central Ave. The Arcanum,
Gettysburg, Greenville and Pitsburg Lions have raised money to buy a
cuddly collection of Teddy Bears to donate... read
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Ag. Breakfast Meeting
Ag. Breakfast Meeting, Thursday, December 3, 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 January 7, 2016. Sam Custer, Extension Educator,
Agriculture & Natural Resources
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You’re Invited!
You’re invited to the Darke County Wellness Challenge Banquet January
17, Brethren Retirement Community Brick Room. RSVP required. Get
details and downloadable flyer here
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Wayne HealthCare Participate in Great
American Smokeout
November 25, 2015 - Every year, on the third Thursday of November,
smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society
Great American Smokeout. The Great American Smokeout event challenges
people to stop using tobacco and helps people learn about different
tools they can use to help them quit. On November 19th.... read
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Holiday Shopping at Friends of DCP Gift Shop
The Friends of Darke County Parks invites everyone to do their holiday
shopping at the gift shop located inside the nature center at Shawnee
Prairie Preserve. It has everything you need for the birder, hiker, or
general nature lover on your list, as well as many fun and educational
items for the kids. The wide selection of books, including many.... read
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Benefit Breakfast Set For December 6th
A benefit breakfast is set for Sunday December 6, 2015 to benefit the
Versailles Council of Churches’ food pantry. Serving will be from 8:00
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the Versailles K of C hall on St. Rt. 47 west of
Versailles. It is a joint effort of the St. Denis Council #1756
Knights of Columbus and the Versailles Lions Club. Chairing the
event this year will be Luke Subler and Brian Heitkamp of the Knights
of Columbus.... read
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Project FeederWatch
Calling all birders! Join Darke County Park District, and participate
in Project FeederWatch, every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30-11:30am.
This is a unique ‘Citizen Science’ program organized by Cornell
University which studies winter bird populations. Observations from
here in Darke County may be used in scientific journals and shared with
ornithologists and bird lovers.... read
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Darke
County Civic Theater Holds Auditions
Darke County Civic Theater will be holding auditions for the beloved
family classic "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Rhoald Dahl and
dramatized by Richard George on Sunday, November 29th from 5 p.m. to 8
p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club on Broadway in Greenville. The play
features many zany characters from Willy Wonka to Violet Beauregard to
Oompa Loompas and of course, Charlie Buckett himself. DCCT is looking
for actors.... read
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Early
Morning Discovery Hike Winter Time Change
The Darke County Park District invites the public to join them every
Tuesday morning at the winter start time of 9am at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve for their Early Morning Discovery Hikes. These hikes allow
adults a chance to watch the seasons change and to discover the many
life forms in their own backyard. Invigorating winter morning air make
this a great time to enjoy.... read
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Edison
State Ceramics Sale to Benefit Program
The Ceramics Department at Edison State Community College will be
selling hand made ceramic pieces, glass gifts, and jewelry on Tuesday,
December 1 and Thursday, December 3, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. in the West
Hall at the Piqua Campus. Items for sale have been crafted by students
and instructors of Edison State as well as local artists. Proceeds
raised from the event will help.... read
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Small
Business Saturday | November 28th
Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday held on the
Saturday after Thanksgiving during one of the busiest shopping periods
of the year. First observed in 2010, it is a counterpart to Black
Friday and Cyber Monday, which feature big box retail and e-commerce
stores respectively. By contrast, Small Business Saturday encourages
holiday shoppers to patronize brick and mortar businesses.... read
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“Surviving WWII as a Paratrooper” at Library
The Greenville Public Library is offering a special program on Saturday
December 5th at 1:00 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room. Joe
Bredeson of Greenville will recount his experiences as a WWII
paratrooper who landed in Normandy France on D-Day June 6th,
1944. Joe turned 95 this November 20th but remembers the.... read
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VHCC
offers help for shingles
The therapists at The Rehab Clinic at Versailles Health Care Center
recently received specialized training from Accelerated Care Plus (ACP)
for herpes zoster (shingles) and postherpetic neuralgia. Shingles
is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Shingles is
caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes
chickenpox. Shingles is the reactivation of the virus which
remains dormant in nerve tissue near the spinal cord and brain... read
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Darke County Parks… The “Rock Man”
On Thursday December 3rd at 6pm the Darke County Parks District is
thrilled to welcome Mike Manning, aka The “Rock Man.” Mike has been
studying rocks for 40 years. He has traveled all around the world in
search of geological treasures. His collection, which he will be
bringing to the Nature Center, is second to none and includes fossils,
minerals, rare specimens, and unique finds.... read
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Celebrate
the New Year at Cardinal Center
As 2015 is comes to a close, the Friends of the Cardinal Center are
celebrating the coming of the new year by sponsoring their first ever
New Year’s Eve Fundraising Bash at the Cardinal Center (Gettysburg
School) in Gettysburg. The evening will begin with a catered dinner by
Mike James and musical entertainment provided by guitarist Mike Sedmak.
Following dinner, a reverse... read
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Walkin’
in a Winter Wonderland
The Darke County Park District is thrilled to announce their 8th annual
Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland holiday celebration taking place on
Saturday December 6th from 6-9pm at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. There
will be over 350 luminaries lighting the way along the wooded trails,
allowing for a peaceful winter’s night in nature. As families hike
along the illuminated trail toward the log house... read
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Local Cancer Support Group to hold
Christmas Carry-In
The cancer support group will meet for the annual Christmas carry-in at
Wayne Health Care on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 7 p.m. The carry-in
will be held in the Board Room on the first floor down past the lab.
Chicken from Eikenberry’s will be provided along with drinks and table
service. The public is invited. If possible, please bring a dish
to share with the group. If you aren’t able to bring a dish,
please come and join in... read
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DCCA presents Glenn Miller Orchestra “In
the Christmas Mood”
The Glenn Miller Orchestra will bring its legendary sound to Henry St.
Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday, December 19 with their
holiday program, “In the Christmas Mood.” The second presentation of
Darke County Center for the Arts 2015-2016 Artists Series, the show
will feature the 18-member ensemble playing many of the.... read
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Darke County Parks… Walkin in a Winter Wonderland volunteers
needed
We still need volunteers and supplies for our 8th annual Walkin' in a
Winter Wonderland luminary event to be held on Saturday, December 5th
6-9pm. If you’ve never helped with this event in the past, it is
a peaceful, cheerful event and a great time to enjoy the community’s
holiday spirit. This is many people’s (staff, volunteer and
public) favorite Parks event... read
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Thanksgiving Closing
The County Offices will be closed on Thursday & Friday, November 26
& 27, 2015, for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Thanksgiving Dinner at First Presbyterian
Turkey, dressing and all the trimmings, plus pumpkin pie and other
desserts are free to the community as we celebrate our blessings on
Thanksgiving Day. From 11:30 until 1:00 on Thursday, November 26th at
First Presbyterian Church, 114 East 4th Street in Greenville, a
traditional Thanksgiving meal will be served. All are invited who want
to share this special meal with others or just want to enjoy a good
meal. Donations will be accepted but not necessary... read
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Full Beaver Moon Hike with DCP
Autumn offers some of the absolute best hiking in Darke County. The
bugs are nearly gone, humidity is a memory, the landscape is full of
fantastic colors, and the crunch of leaves underfoot pleases the soul
every step of the way! On Wednesday November 25th at 6pm join a
naturalist at Routzong Preserve on Routzong Rd. just 3 miles south east
of Greenville on St. Rt. 571. Hikers may experience... read
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FM
to host Blood Drive
Franklin Monroe High School is teaming up with Community Blood Center
to host a Thanksgiving and Ohio State-Michigan Week community blood
drive Monday, Nov. 23 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon in the cafeteria, 8591
Oakes Road, Pitsburg. Everyone who registers to donate will
receive the “Buckeye Blood Donor” football t-shirt. Donors are
encouraged to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or
call 1-800-388-GIVE... read
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Edison
Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Holiday Evening Event
The Edison Foundation’s 18th annual Holiday Evening event will be held
on Thursday, December 3, 2015, at the Piqua Campus and will feature the
renowned Jakarta Band, as the headlining entertainment for the night’s
festivities. Proceeds from Holiday Evening directly support Edison’s
General Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to more
than 4,000 traditional... read
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Healing Event for Survivors November 21 in
Piqua
Residents of Miami, Darke and Shelby Counties who have lost a child or
other loved one to suicide, drug overdose or other unexpected loss are
invited to attend a Healing from Unexpected Loss program 9am to noon
Saturday November 21 at the Upper Valley Career Center Hartzell Lecture
Hall, Piqua. The program is being sponsored by the Tri-County Board of
Recovery and Mental Health Services in partnership with the... read
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Decorate the Mitten Tree
The Fish Mitten Tree once again needs donated gloves and mittens to
decorate its empty branches; these donations will be distributed to the
children enrolled in Darke County Head Start programs. In addition to
the Mitten Tree located at Montage, 525 South Broadway in Greenville, a
Mitten Tree also will stand inside the Brethren Retirement Community,
750 Chestnut Street, Greenville, and in the Ben... read
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Versailles to host Legos tournament
FIRST® LEGO® League -- The very first Versailles FLL Regional
Tournament will be held, November 21, 2015. The robot competitions
starting at 12:30 are open and FREE to the public. Innovator’s
Robotics, FRC team# 3138, along with the Powerstacker’s, FTC team#
5029, will host 10 teams at this qualifying tournament. Teams
will... read
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Shop Downtown Greenville to Win
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Shoppers can earn chances to win over $3,000 in
merchandise and gift certificates through “Win the Window”, the 2nd
annual shop local campaign presented by Main Street Greenville and
sponsored by Second National Bank. "This promotion was created to
encourage and remind people to shop local during the holiday season and
to support our downtown businesses... read
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Tracking for Beginners and Beyond at DCP
Darke County Parks naturalist and avid tracker, Hannah Linebaugh,
invites everyone to join her on Thursday, November 19th at 7:00pm at
Shawnee Prairie Preserve for her Survival Skills Series program
“Reading their Stories: Tracking for Beginners and Beyond.” Tracking is
the ancient art of following animal signs. Whether for food or fun,
tracking is a window into the lives... read
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Lots Happening in Hometown Holiday Horse
Parade
GREENVILLE, Ohio - It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The 2015
Hometown Holiday Horse Parade returns on Saturday, November 21st at 7
pm in downtown Greenville! This annual tradition in Darke County
has kicked off the holiday season for the downtown district the past 12
years! The 2015 Grand Marshal will be State Representative Jim Buchy.
When selecting... read
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OSU Extension to Offer Year-end Tax Tips
for Farmers,
By Sam Custer, OSU Extension, Darke County -- Farmers and producers
looking to plan ahead for tax filing this year can learn about federal
tax law changes and updates, as well as potential money-saving tips
they can use when filing 2015 tax returns, from tax experts at Ohio
State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental
Sciences. A December 17 workshop offered by OSU Extension, Darke County
with Larry Gearhardt... read
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VHCC
Food Drive
What does Thanksgiving mean to you? Turkey and dressing, spending
time with family and friends, holiday shopping? The list could be
endless…but there’s one meaning that many people have in
common…something to be thankful for. During this season of giving
thanks, Versailles Health Care Center residents and staff extend their
gratitude to their community, and wish everyone a wonderful
Thanksgiving holiday... read
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A
Night Out with the Wavaires
GREENVILLE, OH (November 12,2015) – The Greenville High School Vocal
Music Department proudly presents “A Night Out with The Wavaires,”
Friday, November 20, 7:30 pm at St. Clair Memorial Hall.
Reserve and general admission seats are available this year. Tickets
are now on sale at The Flower Patch, 104 Rhoades Avenue... read
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Dutch
Oven Cooking for November Jr. Naturalists
Darke County Parks Naturalist, Hannah Linebaugh, invites students in
grades 3-6 to join her for the November Jr. Naturalists program on
Saturday, November 21st from 9:30am to 12:00pm at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve on St. Rt. 502 west of Greenville. The Jr. Naturalists program
is a series of monthly programs designed... read
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Thanksgiving
Holiday closings
Community Action Partnership of the Greater Dayton Area – Darke County
will be closed Thurs., Nov. 26th and Fri., Nov. 27th in observance of
Thanksgiving. This includes Community Transportation Services and the
Darke Co. Metropolitan Housing Authority. Normal business and service
hours will resume Mon., Nov. 30th.
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Darke County Visitor's Bureau…
Taste of Darke
County Boxes Are Available for Pre-Order!
Looking for that perfect holiday gift? Why not order a "Taste of Darke
County" gift box, which includes: A bottle of Rodeo Red, the all-time
best-seller at The Winery at Versailles; One pound of raw, pure honey
from Sycamore Bridge Farm along the Stillwater River; 12 ounces of Ohio
maple syrup slow-cooked and hand-bottled at Michael Anthony's at the
Inn at Versailles; A bag of whole... read
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Darke County Parks… Waterfowl of Chestnut St. Marsh
Join a naturalist on Monday, November 16th at 8am at Chestnut Street
Marsh, near the model airfield driveway, to explore the interesting
world of waterfowl. The marsh of Chestnut Street has a valuable
ecosystem that offers a unique stopover location for many migrating
birds. The surrounding levy has recently been cleared, and the hike
will focus there. From there, hikers will explore the walk... read
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VHCC to offer free joint replacement class
Versailles Health Care Center would like to invite anyone considering
joint replacement surgery to a FREE Total Joint Replacement
Class. The class will take place on Monday, November 16, 2015 at
6 pm in The Rehab Clinic at Versailles Health Care Center. Dr. Chad
Weber, Orthopedic... read
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DCP Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland Coming
Soon
This holiday season, join Darke County Parks for an evening stroll
through the Winter Wonderland on Saturday December 5th from 6 to 9pm at
Shawnee Prairie Preserve! There will be over 350 luminaries lighting
the way along the wooded trails, allowing for a peaceful winter’s night
in nature. As families hike along the illuminated trail toward the... read
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This is Main Street: Giving Gala
Save the date, Feb. 13, for this fun new fundraising event from Main
Street Greenville! Only 450 tickets available - ticket sales begin the
day of the Hometown Holiday Horse Parade - Saturday, November 21st. If
your business or group is interested in purchasing a table of tickets,
please contact our office at agarrett@mainstreetgreenville.org... read
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Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner in
Pitsburg
Family gatherings for Thanksgiving dinner are being planned, but there
are some with no plans. the reasons may vary - some travel out-of-town
to visit family for the day, and others may not have the resources to
prepare a festive dinner. "This is where the idea for a free community
dinner came from," says organizer, Dean'a Cook. This is the third year
for the dinner held on Thanksgiving Day at the Franklin-Monroe Schools
in Pitsburg from 11:30 am... read
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RN to BSN Information Fair at Edison State
Edison State Community College is hosting a Registered Nurse (RN) to
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Information Fair on Friday,
November 13 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Emerson Center at the
Piqua Campus. Current nursing students and practicing nurses are
invited to learn about the opportunities available to them in pursuing
a baccalaureate degree. Representatives... read
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Community
Blood Drives in November
Bailey Zechar Funeral Home is teaming up with Community Blood Center to
sponsor a blood drive Monday, Nov. 16 from 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the
Versailles Knights of Columbus Social Hall, 8440 State Route 47.
Everyone who registers to donate will receive the “Buckeye Blood Donor”
football t-shirt. Donors are encouraged to schedule an
appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call 1-800-388-GIVE. The
“Buckeye Donor” campaign... read
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EUM Christian Preschool Celebrates 38 Years
EUM Church is hosting an Open House to celebrate the 38 years that EUM
Christian Preschool served the community. The celebration will be on
Sunday, November 15 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Worship Center located
at 1451 Sater Street. Everyone is invited to attend and all past
students, parents, and teachers are invited to share a memory or a
joyful story, as we share milestones... read
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Lecture on Early Greene Ville at Library
November 21st marks the 222nd anniversary since General Anthony Wayne
established Greene Ville in 1793. To commemorate this important date
local historian Richard Halley will present a talk on “Greene Ville -
Prophetstown - Greenville” on Saturday the 21st at 1:00 p.m. at the
Greenville Public Library. Reservations are not required but
appreciated. Please call 548-3915 or join us on Facebook... read
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Darke SWCD Announces Two Job Openings
The Darke Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting
applications for a Nutrient Management Technician and a District
Technician until November 20, 2015. Both positions are full-time,
permanent positions with the District. Workload activities will
focus on the coordination of specific conservation projects and
services as assigned, installation and maintenance of best
management... read
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Big Brothers Big Sisters… Road Hoggs launch Christmas Campaign
The local Road Hogg Motorcycle Club will launch its’ annual Toys for
Tikes Campaign in an effort to brighten the holidays for families less
fortunate this holiday season in the Darke County area. The
campaign will be held on Sunday, November 29 from 9:00 – 5:00 pm in
downtown Greenville on the Circle. Club members will be available
during this time to accept new and very gently used toys. Cash
donations will also... read
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Take the Pooch for a Hike with DCP
Dogs like hiking, too! Join a naturalist at Eidson Woods Preserve on
Monday November 9th at 7:30am for an excuse to take the pooch for an
early morning hike with other dog friends. They’ll explore the trails
and follow their noses to see what’s happening. This is a great way to
explore the parks and... read
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Veterans Parade Nov. 11
Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR would like to invite all Vietnam era
Veterans to walk or ride in the annual Veterans Parade on November 11.
There will be a parade unit honoring Vietnam era Veterans. The DAR
chapter will be leading the Vietnam parade unit with the United States
of America Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Banner... read
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Poinsettia Sale order form
The Cancer Association of Darke County is holding its annual “A Holiday
of Hope” Poinsettia Sale – 2015... Download the order form here.
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Holiday Closing
The County Offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, in
Observance of ‘Veterans Day’. Edison Community College Campus will also
be closed.
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Learning Leaves at November Park P.A.L.S.
The Darke County Park District Naturalist, Hannah Linebaugh, invites
children in kindergarten through 2nd grade to join her on November 14th
from 9:30am to noon to learn about the leaves and trees here in Darke
County with the Park P.A.L.S. program. Park P.A.L.S. is a series of
monthly programs designed for students of this age... read
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Third Floor Film Series at Library
The Greenville Third Floor Film Series will conclude its 2015 season in
November with a screening of the film noir masterpiece Scarlet Street.
Directed by Fritz Lang, the film stars Edward G. Robinson and Joan
Bennett. German-born director Lang made his name directing films in
that country in a style that would come to be known as German... read
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Edison State to host spring registration
event
Edison State Community College will host a special registration event
for new and returning students on Saturday, November 14. The event will
be held between the hours of 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Piqua campus and is
designed to expedite the application and enrollment processes in time
for classes that begin January 19. The portion of the registration
event designated for new students will include a one-stop registration
opportunity and breakfast... read
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American Red Cross Lifesaving Courses
Adult and pediatric first aid, CPR and AED courses are scheduled for
Thursday, November 10 in Greenville -- Thanksgiving is right around the
corner, and there is nothing better than the smiling faces brought
together by turkey, dressing and pumpkin pie. Besides the delicious
food, though, Thanksgiving is a time time-honored tradition, like
football and listening to crazy Uncle Frank’s embarrassing stories of
everyone for the 20th time. The problem... read
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EUM Church Holiday Boutique
The Women’s Ministry of EUM Church will be holding their Annual Holiday
Boutique on Saturday, November 14, 10:00 am–2:00 pm at the Worship
Center located at 1451 Sater Street in Greenville. Everyone is welcome
to come for a day of lunch, shopping, and maybe even a chair massage or
reflexology in this unique, festive holiday atmosphere. Lunch items
available for purchase... read
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Edison
State Community College… An
Unholy Union of Domestic Violence and Military Combat
Domestic violence starts the story, and the horror of combat adds the
second chapter with the third and final one resulting in unspeakable
acts. The one-act play entitled Choices will be performed at 12 p.m.
and 7 p.m. at Edison State Community College on Tuesday, November 10 in
the Robinson Theater at the Piqua Campus. An additional performance
will be held on Friday, November... read
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OSU Tailgate Blood Drive reminder
Enjoy buckeye treats while feeling good about attempting to donate
blood to save a life! The annual OSU Tailgate Blood Drive is this
coming Tuesday, November 10th at Greenville Church of the
Brethren on Central Avenue. From 12:30 to 6:30, the Community Blood
Center professionals will be there to assist you in donating.
And, the OSU alumni will be there to offer juice and goodies... read
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CAP
honors retiree
Community Action Partnership will be honoring Janey Christman for 40
years of dedicated service with an Open House on Friday, Nov. 6 from 4
to 7 p.m. It will be held at the Masonic Lodge, 202 Memorial Drive.
Beverages and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please join us.
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Still
enrolling for Head Start Preschool Program
It’s not too late to get preschool children into the Head Start
program. Kids Learning Place is taking applications and is in
full swing of the new 2015-16 school year for preschoolers. There
are a few spaces still available for children to enroll in the
classrooms and the home visiting program. Call for information
today to secure your... read
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Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Come share Thanksgiving dinner with our community family on
Thanksgiving Day, November 26th, from 11:30 to 1:00. Don’t settle
for a TV dinner alone when you can join others in this free family meal
with “all the trimmings”! First Presbyterian Church at 114 E.
Fourth Street invites you to share Thanksgiving blessings with us.
Besides the turkey and dressing, the meal includes mashed potatoes and
gravy, seasoned green beans... read
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The
Garst Museum Store goes on the road
Save the Date!! Join the Museum Store at Garst on the road at the 14th
Annual Holiday Shop Around. Garst Museum has been a proud participant
at this annual event that benefits area non-profits for eight years.
Download the details here.
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Volunteer
Opportunities for November & December 2015
Below are the volunteer opportunities we have planned for the month of
November and December. Please let me know if you are available to
assist with any of the projects/ tasks. Early Morning Discovery Hike --
Join a Naturalist at 8AM in November and 9AM in December on Tuesday
mornings and hike the trails to see who calls Darke County Parks their
home. November Opportunities: Friends of the Park Meeting – Tuesday,
November 3rd - 6:30PM... read
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Darke County Animal Shelter… Pictures with Santa Claus
Get your Pet's Picture taken with SANTA CLAUS on Saturday, November
21st, 2015 from 10am to 2pm at Greenville Walmart in the Garden Center.
The “Darke County Friends of the Shelter”, a 501c3 organization will be
taking pictures of your companion animals with Santa Claus. This is a
fun time for everyone to enjoy and is your chance to meet members of
the Friends... read
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Edison
Hosts 10th Annual We Are IT, Past Participants Sought
Edison State Community College will be hosting its tenth annual We Are
IT conference for young women on Friday, November 13 at the Piqua
Campus. The daylong event is designed to help increase awareness and
boost interest within Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(S.T.E.M.) career fields among young women. The program provides a
broad-based introduction to S.T.E.M.... read
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UC Lions, Trinity Lutheran and OSU Alumni
to hold blood drives
The Union City Lions Club is teaming up with Community Blood Center to
sponsor a blood drive Monday, Nov. 9 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the
Union City City Building community room, 105 North Columbia St. Trinity
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pitsburg is teaming up with Community
Blood Center to host a blood drive Thursday, Nov. 12 from 2:30 p.m. to
6:30 p.m. at 8520 Oakes Road. The Darke County Ohio State... read
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CPR Course at Library
Sandra Dunn of the American Red Cross will be at the Greenville Public
Library on Thursday November 5 at 6:30 to teach Citizen CPR. The
course if free and open to the public. Registration is not
required but appreciated. Please visit the Library's Facebook
Event Page or call 548-3915 for more information. The purpose of the
course... read
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Midmark Corporation… Public Invited to Attend “Free The
Children” Presentation
DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 28, 2015 — Midmark Corporation encourages its
teammates as well as members of the community to attend a presentation
by Craig Kielburger, co-founder of Free The Children on Wednesday, Nov.
4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Versailles Performing Arts Center (VPAC). With
the help of Kielburger, Midmark will be closing out its... read
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Living History Hike with DCP
On Saturday, November 7th at 1pm join a naturalist to travel back in
time and learn about Greenville’s rich cultural background. Throughout
the program, the group will tour many of the Darke County Parks that
celebrate that history. The hike will begin at the Anthony Wayne Peace
Council House at Prairie Ridge Meadow across from the... read
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Edison
State Community College collecting items for children
The AmeriCorps Completion Coaches at Edison State Community College are
seeking donations to help children at The Village House, a
not-for-profit organization based out of Fremont, Ohio. The Village
House supports children affected by abuse, neglect, divorce, or
separation, by helping to rebuilding family relationships. Those
interested in supporting these children with stuffed animals, dolls,
board games, and gift cards are asked... read
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MVCTC
Parent Teacher Conferences Scheduled
Englewood, Ohio – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) has
scheduled the 2015-2016 Parent Teacher Conferences for Wednesday,
November 4, from 3-5 p.m. and Thursday, November 5, from 3-7 p.m. This
is an excellent opportunity for parents to visit MVCTC, meet the staff,
and see examples of their child’s progress at MVCTC. Parents are asked
to contact their child’s instructors to set-up a conference at a
time... read
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Project FeederWatch
Calling all birders! Join Darke County Park District, and participate
in Project FeederWatch, every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30-11:30am.
This is a unique ‘Citizen Science’ program organized by Cornell
University which studies winter bird populations. Observations from
right here in Darke County may be used in scientific journals and
shared with ornithologists and bird lovers... read
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Save some time—and perhaps a life—this
weekend
American Red Cross recommends four smarter, safer ways to spend the
extra hour you gain this weekend -- October 29, 2015 – Time, it is
said, is on your side. That may not always be the case, but it’s
certainly true this weekend. Daylight Savings Time kicks in on Saturday
night, and rather than simply sleeping away that extra hour you gain
when you set your clocks back—tempting as that may be... read
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Ag.
Breakfast Meeting
Ag. Breakfast Meeting, Thursday, November 5, 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 December 3, 2015. Sam Custer, Extension Educator, Agriculture
& Natural Resources
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Garst
Museum… Garst Celebrates Uniform
Donation with “A Night at the Garst Canteen”
On Saturday, November 7, Garst Museum will rock to the Big Band sound.
The museum has received a donation of the World War II Army uniforms of
Robert L. Niswonger Sr. and his wife, Agnes Carpenter Niswonger. Agnes
played trombone in the Army Band, making the band music of that era
appropriate. Robert was born in Darke County and Agnes in nearby
Randolph County, Indiana... read
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Annual Cancer Association Gospel Sing
Coming Nov. 8; Association
to hold Open House Nov. 6
Multi Dove Award winning and Grammy nominated artist Christian Davis is
not only a multi-talented man of God, but the hand of God is evidently
working in his life. It is a rarity in any genre of musical
entertainment when someone comes along with an individual talent that
can captivate an audience for an entire performance. Even more of a
rarity is when someone comes along with not only... read
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| Register Now for Soil Fertility &
Nutrient Management Workshop Series Beginning in November
- As the farm economy becomes tighter and the environmental pressure
greater on farmers, understanding your soil fertility and nutrient
needs becomes ever so important. The Darke Soil and Water
Conservation District (SWCD) will again be hosting the Soil Fertility
& Nutrient Management Workshop Series beginning in November.
This is a four-part workshop that begins with the basics and ends with
a farm plan... read
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Fort Greeneville Chapter DAR will
participate in the DAV 5k
On Nov 7th at 9 am, members of Fort Greeneville will participate in the
DAV 5k in Cincinnati. This is the 3rd year they have held it and the
support/participation of this run/walk is amazing. The Motorcycle Honor
Ride kicks off the event. If you would like to donate to the run
on behalf of our chapter or would like to join us in this 5k run/walk,
please go to the link at the end of this post. WHY WE
PARTICIPATE: It is estimated... read
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DCCA
brings Madeline & The Bad Hat to Memorial Hall
Darke County Center for the Arts will present ArtsPower National
Touring Theatre's production of Madeline and the Bad Hat at Henry St.
Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Sunday, November 15 at 2 p.m.
According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, the musical will
appeal to boys as well as girls, many of whom are already fans of the
Madeline books. “The bad hat of the title is Pepito... read
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Autumn:
A Great Time to Visit the Parks!
The Darke County Park District would like to extend an invitation to
all Darke County residents and beyond to visit our twelve beautiful
parks including the Tecumseh Trail Bike Path. Autumn is a lovely time
of year with the heat, humidity, and insects gone and all the
astounding colors developing. It won’t be too much longer before snow
and ice may keep everyone tucked inside with a warm... read
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Edison State Community
College… Edison State hosts
annual college fair
To help parents and students through the college selection process,
Edison State Community College will be hosting its annual College Fair
on Wednesday, November 4, from 12:30 – 2 p.m. in the gymnasium at the
Piqua Campus. Finding the right school can be an overwhelming task.
Options including size, location, and cost are all elements that can
have a major impact on a student’s decision... read
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DCCA announces Ghost Walk tour guides and
actors
Darke County Center for the Arts' twelfth annual Ghost Walk on Friday,
October 30, Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1 will feature
costumed tour guides who lead participants to haunted sites in downtown
Greenville as well as actors who will portray characters involved in
the ghostly tales. Tour guides include Michael Bitner... read
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Edison Study Abroad Travels to France
Anticipation builds as community members, employees, and students at
Edison State Community College prepare for the March 12-18, 2016, Study
Abroad Tour of France. With its distinctive culture, world-class art,
iconic landmarks, and seaside, France has something for everyone. The
group will spend the first part of the trip in Orleans and the Loire
Valley before traveling to Paris for the balance of the stay.
Highlights of the seven days spent... read
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Main Street Greenville… Beggars' Night & Halloween Parade
returns to Greenville
GREENVILLE, Ohio- On Thursday, October 29th, downtown Greenville will
be transformed into a trail of Halloween treats for elementary school
aged children. The Early Bird/BlueBag Media, Main Street Greenville and
downtown businesses are pleased to bring this safe Halloween event to
the community! There are many ways to join in the fun, including a
costume contest and costume... read
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Colors
at Eidson Hike with DCP
Darke County is awash with color just waiting to be marveled at and
captured with a camera. Autumn hiking with its crisp air and lack of
mosquitoes bests summer’s heat and humidity. On Halloween morning join
a Naturalist at Eidson Woods Preserve where hopefully there will not
only be vibrant colors above but also below. The beech and maple forest
should provide stunning golds and oranges... read
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Edison Darke County Campus to offer
communication seminar
Edison State Community College will be offering the first of many
Workforce Development seminars planned for the future. Titled “Hands-On
Communication in the Workplace,” the initial offering is a two-part
seminar scheduled for Tuesday, November 10 and Tuesday, November 17
from 2 to 5 p.m. at Edison’s Darke County Campus (DCC) in Greenville.
The seminar will focus on personal... read
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Gospel Sing at Memorial Hall in Greenville
on Nov. 8
On Sunday, November 8, Cancer Association of Darke County will hold
their annual gospel concert fundraiser. It will be held again
this year at Memorial Hall from 3 to 5 pm. The hall has been remodeled,
so this will be an opportunity to hear some great groups sing and also
see the revamped hall. Admission is free. A freewill
offering will be taken. All proceeds will go to the cancer
association. Refreshments will be served along with a Bake
Sale... read
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Edison Community College… Edison Brings Peace Week Events to Campus
Held in conjunction with the Dayton Literary Peace Prize (DLPP), Edison
State Community College’s English and Communications faculty will be
hosting a week of peace-focused events beginning October 26. All Peace
Week events will be held at Edison’s Piqua Campus and are free and open
to the community. The week’s events include: Monday, October 26: The
Diversity Discussion... read
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OSU Alumni host annual blood drive
Blood Donors, on November 10 may think they are at an OSU Football
Tailgate Party. They will be close to the truth as the OSU Alumni
Club of Darke County sponsor their Annual Tailgate Blood Drive from
12:30 to 6:30 at the Greenville Church of the Brethren at 421 Central
Avenue. Amid game day decorations, Buckeye memorabilia will be given as
door prizes and donors will be offered a large variety of goodies,
including tasty buckeyes... read
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DCCA
Ghost Walk Raises Money for the Arts in Darke County
Darke County Center for the Arts will continue a long-standing
Halloween-season tradition when they host their twelfth annual Ghost
Walk in Downtown Greenville on Friday, October 30, Saturday, October
31, and Sunday, November 1. The much anticipated annual event
raises money to continue DCCA's mission of cultural enrichment,
supporting Arts in Education programming and presentations of
professional performing artists right here in our community... read
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Vendors
Sought for Horse Parade
Main Street Greenville is seeking vendors for this year’s Hometown
Holiday Horse Parade, which will be held on Saturday, November 21st at
7 pm. Vendor spaces are available to non-profit organizations or church
groups who would like to set-up a booth selling food during the parade.
Interested organizations need to contact Main Street Greenville at
937-548-4998. Deadline for submission is Monday, November 2nd. Hurry,
space is limited... read
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Edison Community College… Edison Brings Peace Week Events to Campus
Held in conjunction with the Dayton Literary Peace Prize (DLPP), Edison
State Community College’s English and Communications faculty will be
hosting a week of peace-focused events beginning October 26. All Peace
Week events will be held at Edison’s Piqua Campus and are free and open
to the community. The week’s events include: Monday, October 26: The
Diversity Discussion... read
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DCCA… Mad River Theater Works coming to local
schools
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Mad River Theater Works
performing John Henry for fourth through sixth grade students in all
local public schools from October 26 through October 30. The second of
DCCA's Arts In Education series, this production based on a well-known
figure of American folklore uses storytelling, drama, and music to
bring a legendary character to life. These shows are... read
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BRC Lunch to Go
Back by popular demand… Brethren Retirement Community’s Lunch to Go! It
will be delivered to your office on Friday, Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. For details, download the flyer here.
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Cancer Association of Darke
County … Annual Gospel Sing Nov.
8 at Memorial Hall
The public is invited to the annual Gospel Sing fundraiser held by the
local cancer association. Different groups will be performing
that afternoon. One of those groups: The Lemon Family, from
Greenville, has been singing together for quite some time. Mike
and Lori met in high school and after they were married, began singing
together throughout... read
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Edison Community College… Stagelight Players Present Agatha
Christie’s The Mousetrap
The Edison Stagelight Players will make their debut performance of
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, from October 23 to November 1. All
performances will be held in the Robinson Theater at the Piqua Campus.
The Mousetrap is a popular murder mystery tale set in an English
country house in 1952 that chronicles the story of a group of... read
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October blood drives update
Greenville Grace Church will partner with Community Blood Center in
hosting a cancer awareness month blood drive Monday, Oct. 19 from 3
p.m. to 7 p.m. at 4805 State Route 49. Everyone who registers to
donate will receive the “Every Donor Makes a Difference - Give Hope,
Give Blood” t-shirt. Donors are encouraged to schedule an
appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call 1-800-388-GIVE. St.
Louis Catholic Church in North Star... read
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Help needed for the Candlelight Dinners on
the Prairie
DCP Volunteers, Are you interested in assisting with the Candlelight
Dinners on the Prairie in the Log House? We are in need of
volunteers to help cook over the hearth, serve food /beverages to the
public and everything in-between! We are also in need of food
donations. The food donation needs are attached, please let me know if
you can help donate anything. The dates for the 2015 dinners are
Saturday, October 24th and Saturday, November 7th... read
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S.H.I.N.E. Family Fall Festival
On Sunday, Oct. 25, kids of all shapes and sizes dressed as princesses,
cowboys and Superheroes will converge on EUM Worship Center for
S.H.I.N.E., a community wide alternative to traditional Trick or
Treat. S.H.I.N.E. is short for Share His Incredible News
Everywhere and is hosted by Children’s Ministry at EUM Church.
It’s a great way for kids and families from all over Darke County... read
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Edison Community College… Art of Recovery showcase and reception
The Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services, together
with NAMI of Darke, Miami and Shelby Counties, cordially invite you to
attend the Art of Recovery Reception Wednesday October 21 from 5:30 to
7PM in the Myers-Vacarro Art Gallery at Edison Community College in
Piqua. The showcase includes a photo, “Recently Widowed,” by Ruth
McDaniel of Greenville... read
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Full Harvest Moon Hike at DCP
Autumn offers some of the absolute best hiking in Darke County. The
bugs are nearly gone, humidity is a memory, the landscape is full of
fantastic colors, and the crunch of leaves underfoot pleases the soul
every step of the way! On October 26th at 7pm join a naturalist at
Turkeyfoot Preserve at 40113 Bishop Road south of Greenville for the
Full Harvest Moon Hike. Take in the beauty... read
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New
Year’s Eve Gala Benefits “Scavengers”
For the average American, it is difficult to imagine a life in which
the city dump is both your home and place of employment. The
garbage, the smell, and the filth are outside our realm of
understanding. And yet these living conditions are reality for over
10,000 people who live and work in and around the Guatemala City Dump.
Even in their own country, these impoverished citizens are
outcasts. They are referred to as “scavengers,” devalued... read
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“Fright Night” at the Library
Be prepared to be scared! The Greenville Public Library’s second
annual “Fright Night” haunted library will take place Halloween weekend
on both Friday October 30th & Saturday October 31st from 7:00 to
10:00. The Library will be closed at 3:00 on Friday and all day
on Saturday. This event is being conducted by Gateway Youth with
assistance from other community groups such as... read
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Greenville LWV
to hold meeting on redistricting
Redistricting in Ohio has been a topic of study for the Ohio League of
Women Voters for several years. On Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m. in
the Ohio State Extension Meeting Room at 603 Wagner Avenue, Greenville,
the local LWV will share information and concerns regarding this
important ballot issue. Bring a friend and questions about this issue
and what it means for our area and our representation in state and... read
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Main Street Greenville… Holiday
Parade Accepting Entries Until 11/8!
The 12th Annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade will be on Saturday,
November 21st. Ohio Magazine readers voted our parade as the BEST in
Ohio for 2015! We are now accepting entries for the parade. You can
click below to submit your form... read
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Edison Holds 5K
in Honor of Professor
Edison State Community College’s 5K for a Cause will be held on
Saturday, October 31, 2015, at the Piqua Campus. The race will be held
in remembrance of long-time Edison professor Dawn Hines who passed away
earlier this year. Edison’s 5K for a Cause is held annually to benefit
community members in need. Proceeds from this year’s race will be
donated to the Dawn Stinson Memorial Fund... read
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2015 Annual
Fish Sale
The Darke Soil and Water Conservation District will be conducting their
annual fish sale. We will be offering largemouth bass, bluegill,
channel catfish, yellow perch, black crappie, redear sunfish, hybrid
bluegill, white amur and minnows. Call the Darke Soil and Water
Conservation for order forms and pricing. You can visit us online at
darkeswcd.com or stop by the office at 1117 South Towne Court in
Greenville. Orders must be received with payment... read
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Library Host
Composting Class
Join us for an informative presentation on “Composting “ by Dan Young
on Thursday October 22nd from 6:30 to 7:30 in the upstairs meeting
room. Dan will discuss the benefits of using and creating your
own compost to enhance soil condition and replenish nutrients to your
garden and lawn. He says “Give your soil that extra initiative to
produce by adding organic compost.” Refreshments will... read
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Scholarships
available for Edison’s Academy for Community Leadership series
The Edison Foundation’s Academy for Community Leadership (the Academy)
begins its thirteenth program of classes on January 20, 2016 for those
who serve as members and executive directors of not-for-profit boards.
The classes are designed to help individuals make a difference on their
boards and in their communities. Edison State Community College hosts
the 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. sessions set... read
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Autism Spectrum
support group to host October meetings
Darke County's autism spectrum disorder (ASD) support and resource
group, ASD in the Darke, will meet Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 pm. Meetings
take place on the third Thursday of the month at 1123 Wayne Ave.,
Greenville, which used to be a church. The group will host a
sensory-friendly Halloween-themed meeting on Oct. 27, 7-9 pm also at
1123 Wayne Ave., Greenville. Guests are asked to bring a snack to share
and their own drinks... read
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Darke
County Solid Waste District… FREE
9-Volt Battery Exchange
We want to help keep you and your family safe, participate in the smoke
detector battery exchange. Bring us your spent 9-volt battery and we’ll
give you a new one!! Exchange your batteries on the following dates:
Now - Nov 6, 2015 - City of Greenville Fire Dept. M-Th 8:00 am to 4:30
pm & Fri 8 am to 1 pm; Now— Nov 6, 2015 - Darke Co Solid Waste
Dist. M—F 8:30 am to 4:00 p.m. Now— Nov 6, 2015... read
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| Edison
Community College… Event
to Honor Seven Miami Valley World War II Veterans
- Edison State Community College is hosting a special event to honor
seven World War II (WWII) veterans at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October
15. Admission is free and the public is invited to pay respect to these
Miami Valley of Ohio veterans. The event will feature live music,
photography of WWII era aircraft, Dayton Patriot Pin-Ups, Commendations
from Speaker of the House, John Boehner, and special presentations from
the Miami Valley... read
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Rumpke Brings
Curbside Recycling To Darke County
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio, October 9, 2015—Rumpke Waste & Recycling is
offering every other week, curbside recycling service at no additional
charge to Rumpke customers living South of State Route 47 in Darke
County, Ohio. The week of October 5 qualified residents received a
mailer detailing their new recycling service. The mailer includes a
list of acceptable recyclables and a collection schedule... read
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Visit
Walk-Through Colon at Darke County Health Fair
Wayne HealthCare is excited to partner with the Tina Kiser Cancer
Concern Coalition and Southeastern Med from Cambridge, OH to exhibit
the inflatable “Kiser Colon at the Darke County Health Fair on October
13th in the Youth Building at the Darke County Fairgrounds. The colon
display will be in the Coliseum from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The 2015
Health... read
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CAP looking for
new director
Community Action Partnership Greater Dayton Area Darke County
Director: This is a full-time, exempt position for Darke County.
This person is the chief spokesperson for all programs in the County.
Supervises all Program Coordinators. Insures adherence at
the County level with all reporting requirements. Is responsible
for program development and acquisition opportunities and coordinates
with the Community Action Partnership office... read
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Library's
October’s Film… Cat People
In October the Greenville Public Library's “Third Floor Film Series”
will be screening the suspenseful 1942 horror film Cat People.
Librarian David Nilsen says ”As the autumn leaves fly around in the
chilly darkness outside, attendees will watch a film that helped to
elevate the horror genre from b-picture status to artistic legitimacy.
“Directed by Jacques Tourneur, the film tells... read
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Tecumseh Trail:
Free Family Fun
The crisp autumn breeze flows past you as you pedal your way to the
next rest point. Bright reds and oranges crunch under your tires as
other leaves float gently down around you. Ahead you spot a few of
summer’s last Monarchs making their way south. All these experiences
and more await you at the Tecumseh Trail Bike Trail. Here in your own
backyard the Darke County Park District has provided residents and
visitors alike... read
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Spookytown USA
House Decorating Contest
Anyone and Everyone is eligible to enter the house decorating contest
in Union City IN-OH. There will be one first prize of $50.00 and
one second prize of $25.00. Winners will be chosen based on originality
and quality, not quantity of decorations. Winners will be
announced at the Halloween Parade. Entries will be accepted at the City
Building or the Antique Mall until 4:30 PM Monday October 12th. The
houses... read
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Candlelight
Dinners on the Prairie at DCP
The table is set, the servants are in their places, and the Darke
County Park District is ready to provide you with a remarkable 18th
century historical experience in the log house at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve at 4267 St. Rt. 502 west of Greenville. A hearth-cooked meal
will be served family style to all who attend this unique Candlelight
Dinner on the... read
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The Great
Pumpkin Hunt at DCP
Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! Wander through the woods in search of
fall’s most popular color, orange! Each pumpkin contains a special fall
treat, but participants must answer some fall trivia questions to find
the hidden goodies. Inside the Nature Center each child will get a
pumpkin to paint and take home. Children are encouraged to wear... read
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Darke County Center for the arts… Ghost
Walk tickets on sale
Darke County Center for the Arts will continue a long-standing
Halloween-season tradition when they host their twelfth annual Ghost
Walk in Downtown Greenville on Friday, October 30, Saturday, October
31, and Sunday, November 1. Based on stories collected by Arcanum
resident Rita Arnold which tell of local ghostly encounters, walks... read
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Edison
holds open house for students and parents
Edison State Community College invites community members, area high
school students and their parents to Explore Edison on Thursday,
October 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Robinson Theater at the Piqua
Campus. The open house event will showcase over thirty of the College’s
academic programs. In addition to exploring Edison’s academic programs,
attendees are invited to meet professors, tour state-of-the-art
facilities, learn more... read
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Still Time to Enter the DCP Photo Contest
Calling all amateur photographers! There are still a few more weeks to
submit photos for the 2015 Darke County Park District Photo Contest.
Get outside and capture the beauty of YOUR Darke County Parks! The
winning photos submitted will be used to create a 2016 calendar. There
are twelve Darke County Parks and twelve months in the year. The goal
is to feature a different park each... read
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DCCA
Coffeehouse Series presents Adelee & Gentry
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Adelee and Gentry in
concert at The Bistro Off Broadway on Thursday, October 29; the show
begins at 7 p.m. The sisters from West Alexandria who have become
rising stars on the Nashville music scene are part of DCCA's
Coffeehouse Series which offers high quality artists performing in an
inviting, comfortable setting where food and drink... read
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Multiple entities host Cancer Awareness
Blood Drives
Bradford High School will host a community blood drive Monday, Oct. 12
from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the school auditorium, 750 Railroad
Ave. Everyone who registers to donate will receive the Community
Blood Center (CBC) “Every Donor Makes a Difference - Give Hope, Give
Blood” cancer awareness t-shirt. Donors are encouraged to
schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com... read
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GHS Walking
Program
Again this year, Greenville High School will open its doors to
community members seeking a warm, safe place to walk on winter
evenings. The public is invited to walk at the high school from 6 to 8
p.m. Mondays through Thursdays beginning Monday, Nov. 16, and
continuing through March 24, 2016. There will be no walking during
Christmas... read
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Darke County Parks… Volunteer Opportunities for October 2015
DCP Volunteers, Below are the volunteer opportunities we have planned
for the month of October. Please let me know if you are available
to assist with any of the projects/ tasks. Early Morning Discovery Hike
-- Join a Naturalist at 8AM on Tuesday mornings and hike the trails to
see who calls Darke County Parks their home. Volunteer Trail Educators
Needed -- Do you enjoy working with children? If so, sign up and join
us to help with a visiting... read
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Oliver Photography at Library
On October 16th and October 17th from 9:00 to 4:00 the community is
invited to the Greenville Public Library to view and purchase
photographs from the collection of Jim Oliver. The collection
consists of portraits of individuals, families & pets, landscapes,
aerial shots, landmarks, past local businesses, and historic prints.
This wide variety of photos will be available with no minimum price... read
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