Events in Darke County Ohio

Longtown: A Reason To Celebrate African American History Month
On Thursday February 5th at 6:30 the Greenville Public Library will host a presentation by Connor Keiser on the history of Longtown Ohio. Many people have been to Longtown or have heard of it but most are unaware of its significance and rich history as the first free black settlement in Ohio. It was founded by Connor’s 5th great-grandparents James & Sophia Clemens... read more

GHS Wavaires Present 2015 Cantata Season Schedule
GREENVILLE - The Greenville High School Wavaires are pleased to announce the 2015 schedule for their annual cantata performances. This year's presentation is “Rise Up” and will be held in local churches. The cantata will feature modern worship songs from the well-known worship band “Casting Crowns” and worship artists Michael Gungor, Matthew West, Chris Tomlin, Toby Mac... read more

Tall Heights Feb. 5th @ 7 PM
DCCA Coffee House Series at The Montage Cafe - Tall Heights is a hard-to-classify musical duo which in just a little more than four years has advanced from busking in Boston to touring nationally and playing high-profile festivals such as Cincinnati's Buckle Up and Austin's South By Southwest. Darke County Center for the Arts will present... read more

FREE Winter Birdfeeding Workshop at Shawnee Prairie
Winter may often seem drab, but inviting our feathered friends to your feeders will add a jolt of color and activity to your surroundings! Join a Darke County Parks Naturalist on Thursday, February 12th at 6:00pm as we discuss the wide variety of birdseed, feeders, and other “must haves” offered where ever birdseed is sold. Discover the best seed for your favorite... read more

Edison holds open house for students and parents
Edison Community College invites area high school students and parents to “Explore Edison” on Thursday, February 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Emerson Center at the Piqua Campus. The open house event will showcase over thirty of the College’s available academic programs. In addition to exploring academic programs available at Edison, area... read more

Renfro to perform for McCabe fundraiser; Schelchty’s Bar and Grill serves as hosts, By George Starks -- NEW MADISON - The date is Saturday night. The event is a fundraiser for cancer fighter, Mitch McCabe. A pork chop dinner will precede the evening’s entertainment by Renfro. The cost is 10 dollars for dinner which will include a pork chop, baked potato, green beans and a roll. “We are going to donate 50 percent of that back to the Mitch McCabe fund,” said Monica Schlechty in a phone... read more

Olde Thyme Gardeners hold workshop
The annual spring gardening workshop presented by the Olde Thyme Gardeners of Darke County Parks is Saturday, February 21, 2015. The theme, "Herbal Reflections," will be a half day event beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. Due by February 15, for $15.00, preregistered participants will learn about successfully growing herbs and how to use them along with door prizes, tastings and nibbles. Walk-ins... read more

Winter Full Moon/Groundhog Day Hike!
Hiking by the light of the full moon is a special experience and there is no better time than during the winter months. With the lack of leaves on the trees overhead and the possibility of crisp, white snow underfoot, the glow of the moon transforms to near daylight luminosity! Want to add a special element to your hike? Bring your leashed pooch for the hike! Dogs love hiking in winter! February’s Full Moon Hike will be held on Monday... read more

“Building Blocks II” parenting class planned
OSU Extension, Darke County, has scheduled a “Building Blocks II” parenting series. The classes will be held February 19 and 26, 2015, 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 II” parenting classes are for parents who wish to develop better parenting skill or parenting techniques for children ages 7-13 year... read more

K of C Mission breakfast
The Versailles Knights of Columbus will be having a Missions Breakfast at the K of C Hall on St. Rte 47 in Versailles on Sunday February 15th. Serving will be from 8a-12:30 pm with the menu including scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage, ham, grits, OJ and coffee. Cost is a Free-Will Donation with all of the proceeds going to the Missions.

Greenville CIC meeting
The Greenville CIC Committee will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Greenville Transit Facility, 1425 KitchenAid Way.

Darke County Parks Volunteer Workshop
Do you have a case of cabin fever? You must be ready to get out and VOLUNTEER with Darke County Parks. The Park District will be holding a Volunteer Workshop at Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center on Saturday, February 7th beginning at 9:30AM. All are invited. We will begin the workshop exploring all the Darke County Parks has to offer and... read more

Free Financial Aid Event to be held at Edison
Edison Community College will host the state-wide college financial aid event “College Goal Sunday” (CGS) on February 8, 2015 at 2 p.m. The free event, presented by the Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA) and endorsed by the Ohio Board of Regents, assists students and parents with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid... read more

Coffee with the commissioner
Please join Commissioner Mike Stegall this Saturday, January 24th, at the Double M Diner for the first “Coffee with the Commissioner” for 2015. This meeting will be a good time to chat with the Commissioner about problems or concerns, or just to chat, about the direction of your County. The meeting is from 8:00 until 10:00 a.m. at Double M Diner, located at 537 S Broadway, Suite 104 (corner of 5th & Broadway) in Greenville... read more

SWCD monthly board meetings
GREENVILLE – For 2015, the Darke Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board of Supervisors will hold their monthly board meetings on the first Monday of each month at 8:00 a.m. The meetings will be held at the Darke SWCD office, 1117 South Towne Court, Greenville. Special board meetings may be scheduled throughout the year. If a special board meeting is necessary, the location, date and time will be posted on the office door... read more

Win a Gourmet Dinner for 8
Want to win a Gourmet Dinner for 8? Enter now for your chance to win! Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25. They are available at Cancer Association of Darke County, 1111 Sweitzer St., Wayne Cancer Center, Greenville, OH. Deadline for purchasing tickets is Monday, February 2, 2015. Your food will be provided by Eikenberry’s IGA and prepared by the Gourmet Dinner Club. You get to choose the time and place where your meal will be... read more

Swingin’ with the Saints Feb. 8
If you’ve experienced past years’ concerts, you won’t want to miss Swingin’ with the Saints, Again! Darke County musicians present a variety of musical styles in this hour of fun, entertainment and beautiful music. This free concert for the community is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th Street in Greenville. Kim Bohler... read more

DCHHA… Darke County Harness Horsemen's Association Awards Banquet and Auction set for Jan. 24 -- Saturday, January 17, 2015 -- Greenville, OH -- The Darke County Harness Horsemen's Association will be having both live and silent auctions during their annual awards banquet on Saturday January 24, 2015 at 6 p.m. Cocktails are at 5 p.m. Most of the proceeds will go towards the Gene Riegle Memorial Race during the Great Darke County Fair, Greenville, OH. Reservations for the banquet are being taken until Jan. 21 by... read more

Treasured Eric Carle stories live on stage
Darke County Center for the Arts Family Theatre Series will present Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's production The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favorites at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Sunday, February 15. “This show is truly magical,” said Keith Rawlins. “Eric Carle's beloved stories are delightfully told through the magic of fluorescent puppets and black light... read more

VACC Banquet
Monday, January 26, the Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual banquet at the Riviera Banquet Room of the Stillwater Valley Golf Course. A cash bar will be open at 5:30 pm with dinner served at 6:15 p.m. The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the “Citizen of the Year” award. This award was originally established in 1970 under the name of the Community Service Award and has been award annual since its inception... read more

John Scalzi at First Author’s Night
The Friends of the Greenville Public Library begin the 2015 Author’s Night season with internationally known and award-winning writer John Scalzi on Friday January 23rd at Montage Cafe in downtown Greenville. Doors open at 6:00 and the program at 7:00. Come early and enjoy supper, snacks, or a glass of wine while grooving to the music by R.J. Price and Bill Westfall. Hosting John... read more

DCCA presents unique duo at Montage
Tall Heights is a hard-to-classify musical duo which in just a little more than four years has advanced from busking in Boston to touring nationally and playing high-profile festivals such as Cincinnati's Buckle Up and Austin's South By Southwest. Darke County Center for the Arts will present Tall Heights at Montage Cafe in downtown Greenville on Thursday, February 5, as part of their Coffeehouse... read more

Blood donor opportunities for January
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio –These blood drives come during January National Blood Donor Month and CBC is celebrating with a special gift to help donors keep warm this winter. Everyone who registers to donate will receive a “Blood Drop Beanie” knit hat. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com. The navy knit beanie is one-size-fits-all and features the red CBC blood drop logo. It’s free to everyone... read more

EUM Preschool accepting 2015-16 applications
EUM Christian Preschool is now taking applications for the 2015/2016 school year. EUM Christian Preschool provides an environment where 3-5 year olds can assemble, work, learn and play in an atmosphere predominated by love and sharing with others. Established in the mid 1970’s, EUM Christian Preschool provides an exceptional and unique education. Our curriculum is purposefully deigned to teach to all areas of development... read more

Free tax filing assistance
Greenville – Free tax filing assistance through The Ohio Benefit Bank™ will once again be available at NextStep Ministries. Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Association of Foodbanks, home of The Ohio Benefit Bank, NextStep Ministries will be able to expand tax filing services for the 2014-2015 tax season. “This grant is beneficial to our organization because it provides needed funds allowing us to offer free Federal, State and School tax... read more

Precision Agriculture Webinar Offered, By Sam Custer, OSU Extension Darke County
The more data farmers and producers can access regarding their fields, the better they can make decisions regarding how to manage their farm operations, experts say. But boiling down information from field monitored data, satellite data and remote sensing data captured using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles can sometimes be challenging, said Greg LaBarge, an Ohio State... read more

Children Experience Art and Creativity
GREENVILLE – Do you want your child to learn more about art and to be creative? The Art-Rageous Experience – Children’s Art Program is beginning their winter session of art classes for children. In these classes children experience different kinds of art each Saturday morning with a professional artist teaching the class. The parent also attends... read more

Antler Amble
Join a Darke County Parks’ Naturalist on Saturday, January 24th at 2:00pm at Worth Family Nature Preserve for the Antler Amble. We will spend most of our time traveling off-trail as we “hunt” for the shed antlers from the White-tailed Deer. Deer begin to shed their antlers in mid-January so this will likely be the perfect time to search. What other signs of mid-winter will we see; time will tell. Dress for the weather and off-trail hiking. Call the Park Office... read more

Chair Massage Event at Library
The Greenville Public Library is hosting a “Winter Wonderland” Adult Winter Reading kick-off event on Saturday January 24th from 12:00 to 3:00. This program is in conjunction with the Children's & Teen “Frozen” event the same afternoon. The whole family can enjoy a fun day at the Library. From 1:00 to 3:00 licensed massage therapists Taris Harlow and April Mitchell... read more

Martin Luther King Day closings
Community Action Partnership of Greater Dayton Area – Darke County - will be closed Jan. 19, 2015, in honor of Martin Luther King Day. This includes Metropolitan Housing Authority and Community Transportation Services. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. Also closed will be all government offices. Greenville Transit System will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Edison Stagelight Players hold open auditions for spring production
The Edison Community College Stagelight Players are holding open auditions for William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, on Tuesday, January 20 and Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Robinson Theater at Edison’s Piqua Campus. Categorized as one of William Shakespeare’s late romances, The Winter’s Tale chronicles a story of loss and redemption. Leontes, the King of Sicilia, is struck with jealously as he believes his wife... read more

Win a Gourmet Dinner for 8
You could be the winner of a Gourmet Dinner for 8! Your food will be prepared by the Gourmet Dinner Club. You get to choose the time and place where your meal will be served. Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25. Tickets now available. Deadline for purchasing tickets is February 2, 2015. Drawing will be held February 9 and you will be notified right away if you are the winner. All proceeds... read more

“Night Out with NextStep” featuring Tommy Renfro
NextStep Ministries of EUM Church is hosting a benefit concert featuring Tommy Renfro on Sunday, January 25 at 6:00 pm at the EUM Church Worship Center, located at 1451 Sater Street in Greenville, Ohio. Performing with Tommy will be EUM worship bands The Quest and Matt Haupt. General admission is $10 in advance or $12 at the door. The doors open at 5:30 pm. There are limited VIP tickets available for $15 which will grant you early entrance... read more

New blood drive opportunities for January
DAYTON & DARKE COUNTY, Ohio –These blood drives come during January National Blood Donor Month and CBC is celebrating with a special gift to help donors keep warm this winter. Everyone who registers to donate will receive a “Blood Drop Beanie” knit hat. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com. The navy knit beanie is one-size-fits-all and features the red CBC blood drop logo. It’s free to everyone who... read more

Christmas Tree Recycling at Shawnee Prairie Preserve
Not sure what to do with your dried-out, cut Christmas tree? Why not bring it to Shawnee Prairie Preserve (4267 State Route 502 West) to recycle it back to nature! This FREE event is hosted by Darke County Solid Waste District and all shredded trees will be used on the trails. Please remove all ornaments, lights, wire, tinsel, and nails prior to arrival. We regret we cannot accept trees with fake snow. Drop-off is only accepted during office hours... read more

Bluebag Media… 2014 Baby Book: Enter your baby before deadline
Do you know a beautiful baby born between January 1 and December 31 of 2014? If so, we want to feature your little bundle of joy in our 2014 Baby Book! To have your baby included, simply send us a photo of the baby attached to an email to editor@earlybirdpaper.com and make sure to add BABY BOOK in the subject of the email. Include the... read more

Greenville Public Library... Winter Reading at Library
The year couldn’t start on a more positive note at the Greenville Public Library than with our Winter Reading Program for adults, teens, and kids - from January 24th to February 28th. “Winter Wonderland” for adults ages 18 and up features weekly prizes such as gift certificates and a special grand prize yet to be announced. Just check out any book... read more

Winter Day Camp: Cold-Weather Survival
Hey Kids! The Darke County Parks will be hosting a Winter Day Camp for kids in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade on Monday, January 19th from 9:30am-12:00pm. Since you have the day off school, come and join us as we explore the woods while searching for a place to spend the “evening”. Everyone will get an opportunity to practice building a temporary debris shelter that they... read more

“Organizing ABC’s” at Library
The Greenville Public Library is proud to host a program by Olive Wagar of Organized by Olive, a professional organizing service, on Thursday January 15th from 6:30 to 7:30. What a great way to start the New Year! No registration is required and the class is free and open to the public. Olive lists three actions to take: DECIDE that 2015 will be the year to get organized... read more

Manage Your Money E-mail Challenge, Diane Barga, OSU Extension, Darke County
Overspending is never more evident than during the holidays, when holiday spirit can trip-up even the most careful budgeters. But what happens at the beginning of the New Year? According to the University of Scranton, Journal of Clinical Psychology, spending less and saving more is one of the top five New Year’s resolutions annually. But without a plan for keeping New Year's resolutions, experts say you're likely doomed to fail... read more

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