Support your local cancer
patients and plant flowers this spring!
Cancer Association of Darke County is selling plant gift certificates
for $25.00. The certificates can be redeemed at Hannah’s Garden Center
located at 5411 US St. Rt. 36 E, Greenville, Ohio. Here is how it
works: You purchase a gift certificate for $25 at the Cancer
Association of Darke County at 1111 Sweitzer St. Greenville,
OH.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9-4:30. You can...
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Stagelight Players Present
Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale
The Edison Stagelight Players will perform William Shakespeare’s The
Winter’s Tale, from April 10–19. All performances will be held in the
Robinson Theater at the 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... read
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NAMI classes
begin April 7
NAMI of Darke, Miami and Shelby Counties – the local affiliate of the
National Alliance on Mental Illness – is hosting a family to family
class in Troy beginning April 7. The class will take place on 12
consecutive Tuesdays at the Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental
Health Services offices, 100 Wayne Street, Suite 4000, Troy, from 7 to
9:30PM. The course is designed for families who are helping...
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Lincoln returns
to Gettysburg, Ohio
Walk, or ride into history with President Abraham Lincoln on the 150th
anniversary of the Lincoln Funeral Train passing through Gettysburg,
Ohio. Saturday, April 18, 10 AM – 4 PM and Sunday, April 19,
9 AM
– 3 PM, the Darke County Park District is hosting the Lincoln Funeral
Train Tribute. The very railroad corridor where Lincoln’s
Funeral
Train passed in 1865 is... read
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Ag. Breakfast Meeting
Ag. Breakfast Meeting, Thursday, April 2, 7:30am, Brethren Retirement
Center's Cafeteria, Greenville. Scott Downing, of Downing Fruit Farm,
will be our speaker. (Enter through the Brethren Retirement Center's
main doors, under the awning, and follow the signs to the cafeteria.)
For your calendar: the following month’s meeting will be May 7,
2015. Sam Custer, Extension Educator, Agriculture &
Natural
Resources
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Dayton Mayor to address Darke
County
Democratic Party Spring Event
The Darke County Democratic Party will host its annual Spring Gala at
the Greenville American Legion Hall at 325 N. Ohio Street on Thursday,
April 9th. The speaker will be Mayor Nan Whaley of the City of Dayton.
The social hour will begin at 5:30 PM with a home-cooked meal at 6:30,
followed immediately by the program. Reservations may be made before
April 1 by calling... read
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DCCA closes coffeehouse series
with
Americana Duo
Darke County Center for the Arts' final 2014-2015 Coffeehouse Series
presentation on Thursday, April 16 will feature acoustic Americana duo
Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin playing their original mix of folk,
roots, and bluegrass music at Wayne Trail Historical Society House in
downtown Arcanum. “Their joyful music features soaring harmonies,
foot-tapping fiddles, and the stirring sounds...
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Walking for Warblers
Spring bird migration is upon us and your Darke County Parks make
perfect rest stops for neo-tropical songbirds. Witness the
magic
of migration during guided Warbler Walks beginning Saturday April 4 at
9am. The habitats of Shawnee Prairie Preserve are crucial
stop-over points for wood warblers, flycatchers, grosbeaks and
more. Join a park naturalist for this leisurely stroll in
search
of these... read
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Edison to host summer and fall
registration
event
Edison Community College will host a special registration event for new
and returning students on Saturday, April 11. 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 for
summer classes that begin May 18 and fall classes that begin August 24.
The portion of the registration event designated for new...
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Free Estate Planning Workshop
Free Estate Planning Workshop presented by CLA Estate Services – April
21st
CLA Estate Services is hosting a free Estate Planning Workshop in
Greenville. The workshop is free and open to area residents. Valuable
information will be provided to seniors on securing one’s estate and
retirement planning. CLA*USA helps you “Get It Together… Keep
It
Together.” Guests will receive a free workbook...
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Good Friday community services
“The Way of the Cross” - April 3, 2015 - 12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM -- The
Greater Greenville Ministerial Association is sponsoring Good Friday
services on April 3, 2015 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. We will follow Christ
as he made his way to the Cross down the Via Dolorosa beginning with
the first station where he was condemned to die. Join us as we walk and
pray the steps that Jesus took to Calvary. We begin our journey at St.
Mary’s Roman Catholic Church... read
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2nd 5K Run/walk for the Dog Park
The Darke County Friends of the Shelter is having the 2nd 5K race to
benefit the dog park. Entrants may run or walk the
event.
As an added bonus this race will be part of the Darke County Wellness
Challenge, formerly known as Wayne Healthcare Challenge. The 5K will be
held at the Darke County Fairgrounds on April 11th 2015 and
100%
of the money will go to the dog park. You can...
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Genealogical Society to present
Lucy Webb
Hayes
The Darke County Genealogical Society with the support of the Ohio
Humanities Council would like to invite members and the public to a
special presentation, “Lucy Webb Hayes”, by Betty
Darst, on
Sunday, April 12, at 2:00 p.m., in the Lowell Thomas Conference room at
Garst Museum. Lucy Webb Hayes was the wife of our nineteenth president,
Rutherford... read
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5K for Education
EUM Christian Preschool is hosting the 3rd annual 5K for Education on
Saturday, May 2 with a new course beginning at the EUM Church Worship
Center, 1451 Sater Street, Greenville, OH. 5K for Education is the
fifth race in the Darke County Wellness Challenge.
Registration
check in is Friday, May 1 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm or 7:00 – 8:45 on race...
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Edison presents
Administrative Professional Day
Edison Community College will present its annual Administrative
Professional Day program on April 22 to salute the many contributions
of support staff throughout the area. Sponsored by Edison’s Office
Systems and Administration Advisory Committee, the event will be held
at the Piqua campus from 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program is open...
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“Art at the
Mill” begins new season
The first exhibit of the new “Art at the Mill” season at historic
Bear's Mill will feature the translucent watercolors of Richmond,
Indiana artist Barbary Easley and unique willow furniture created by
Indiana craftsman Greg Adams, as well as Bundy ducks, the work of famed
decoy maker, John Bundy. In a change from past years, the exhibition...
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Autism
support group to meet Thursday
ASD in the Darke, an autism spectrum disorder support group, will meet
at 1123 Wayne Ave., Greenville this Thursday, and again on April 16 at
7 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Children are welcome! This
group was created by local mothers in response to the lack of a support
system for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Darke County. The hope is that
the group can be a resource and support group for other parents,
caregivers and loved ones of those... read
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Message
from Greenville’s BPA students… A
Night in Hollywood
Please consider helping with a first ever event of its kind… A Night in
Hollywood! April 18th in the Greenville HS Gym. Doors Open at 5:30,
Talent Show to begin at 6:30. This evening is all about celebrating the
Special Olympians for the STARS they are!!! They will be
starring
in the talent show and hosting a Silent Art Auction of pieces all
created and donated by our county Special... read
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POW Captain Guy Gruters Speaks at
Edison
Ace fighter pilot Captain Guy Dennis Gruters will speak at Edison
Community College on Thursday, March 26 at 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. in
East Hall, room 456 of the Piqua campus. Gruters, who was active in
over 400 combat missions, maintains that, “courage is fear that has
said its prayers.” First shot down over Dong Hoi, North Vietnam, and
rescued by American forces, he was not as lucky on December 20...
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Volunteers needed to walk for
Alzheimer’s
Greenville, Ohio [DATE] – The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting
Greenville residents to attend an Open House on Tuesday, March 31, 2015
from 4:00-6:30 PM to learn more about volunteer opportunities for the
2015 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Open House will take place at JT's
Brew & Grill at 1475 Wagner Ave. Food and drink will be
provided.
Stop by any time to learn more and speak... read
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New
Hope Sidney… Soul’d
Out in
concert March 27
The men's gospel quartet, "Soul'd Out" will be in concert for one night
only at New Hope United Methodist Church on Friday, March 27 at 7:00
p.m. The church is located at 8945 W. Mason Rd.,
Sidney
(corner of Mason and Patterson-Halpin). "Soul'd
Out" is
comprised of tenor Dusty Barrett, lead Bryan Hutson, baritone Matt
Rank, bass Ian Owens, and pianist Michael Howard. A free-will
offering... read
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Glad Rags &
Old Bags afternoon tea
Remember afternoon teas? Ladies wore hats and ate delicate
sweets
and savories as they sipped their tea. A memory of
yesteryear? Well, get your hat out and prepare to make your
own
memories! In beautiful St. Clair House, an afternoon tea will be held
on April 25 at 2:00. Glad Rags & Old Bags is once
again being
sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Darke County.
Gently
used hand bags, some filled with... read
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Thienn Snipps
to Perform at Edison’s 45 Live
The vocal group Thienn Snipps will perform at Edison Community College
on Monday, March 30 at 6 p.m. in room 107 at the Piqua campus. The
concert is free and open to the community. Thienn Snipps is their name
and their game started in 1990 as a barbershop quartet in Fort
Recovery, Ohio. In need of a sponsor, the musicians contacted...
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Planting
for Hope
The Cancer Association of Darke County is sponsoring a Spring Plant
Sale! $25 Gift certificates are being sold for Hannah’s Garden Center
of Greenville, OH. Hannah’s will in turn donate $5 per certificate back
to the CADC. This is a great way to assist cancer patients in Darke
County while shopping for spring plants and will be a wonderful gift
idea for Mother’s Day! Gift certificates are available at the Cancer
Association of Darke County Office starting...
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Author’s Night Features Ohio Poet
of the
Year
The Friends of the Library’s Author’s Night series continues on Friday
March 27th with a wonderful treat - the Ohio Poet of the Year David Lee
Garrison. David will read from Playing Bach in the DC Metro,
discuss his art form, and answer questions from the audience.
Be
sure to attend and enjoy firsthand this award winning poet. Author’s
Night is always held at Montage Cafe in downtown Greenville...
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"Building
Blocks 1" Parenting Classes planned
OSU Extension, Darke County, has scheduled a “Building Blocks I”
parenting series. The classes will be held April 14, 21 and
28,
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 I” parenting classes are for parents who wish to
develop better parenting skills or parenting techniques for children
ages 0-6 years... read
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| Edward
Jones Financial
Advisor… Haworth
to host
Financial Workshop: Your Source for Financial Education
- Edward Jones Financial Advisor Andria Haworth of Greenville will host
a Financial Workshop: Your Source for Financial Education. The seven
-week workshop will assist individuals in setting financial and
investment goals. The workshop will begin Tues April 7, 2015, and
continue through Tues May 26, 2015. Classes will meet once a week from
6:30 PM-8:00 PM and will be held at Greenville Public Library; 520
Sycamore Street; Greenville... read
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Think Spring! Order Trees from
Darke SWCD
GREENVILLE – Finally the winter freeze has thawed and nearly all traces
of the most recent snow are history! These early signs of
spring
can only mean one thing, it’s time for the annual Darke SWCD Tree
Seedling Sale. Each year we accept orders for a variety of
trees
and shrubs that are native to Ohio. This year is no
exception, we
are offering 21 different species to choose from. Everything
from
hardwoods, evergreens... read
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“Third Floor Film Series” at
Library:
Bonnie & Clyde
The first event in Greenville Public Library's “Third Floor Film
Series” was a big success. Close to two dozen people munched
on
popcorn in the public meeting room and watched Alfred Hitchcock's 1958
classic Vertigo on the library's 80" flat screen. David
Nilsen
hosted a discussion of the film when it was over as attendees enjoyed
hot coffee... read
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| Miami
University Darke County
Alumni… Book
Scholarships
Available to Incoming Freshmen and Current Miami Students from Darke
County
-- The Miami University Alumni Club of Darke County is sponsoring book
scholarships for high school seniors accepted and planning to attend
Miami University, as well as current Miami freshmen, sophomores, and
juniors. Students must live in Darke County, attend a school
in
Darke County, or graduated from a Darke County high school.
Applications should be requested from the graduating high school...
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Bluebag
Media… GHS
Theatre Co. presents
‘Musketeers’ in April
GREENVILLE – “All for one, one for all!” The phrase came to life when
Alexandre Dumas serialized “The Three Musketeers” in 1844. Later
published as a novel, the story has been recreated more than two dozen
times in film, plus another half dozen times in animation. In April
theater-goers will have the opportunity to see the production live at
St. Clair Memorial Hall, courtesy of the GHS Theatre...
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BBBS hosts First Roll for Kids
Sake
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County held its 1st
annual Roll for Kids Sake event on Thursday, February 12th at Rolling
Hills Skate in Sidney. Approximately 135 people, comprised of community
volunteer mentors, Littles, BBBS staff, and the general public, were in
attendance this year. During the festivities and the
excitement
of skating, apples (donated by Freshway... read
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MVCTC Career Tech Showcase Event
scheduled
Englewood, Ohio – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) has
scheduled a Showcase Event for students in 8th-10th grade and their
parents. The Showcase is schedule for Thursday, March 26, from 5-7 p.m.
in the Student Activity Center. The MVCTC campus is located at 6800
Hoke Road, Englewood, Ohio. Visitors will have the
opportunity to
see first-hand some of the amazing work MVCTC students have completed
this school year... read
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DCCA presents
free movie matinee
Darke County Center for the Arts will present a free family movie
matinee on Sunday, March 22 at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall featuring
the classic favorite about a magical automobile, Chitty Chitty Bang
Bang. “The whole family can celebrate Spring by going on a delightful
adventure with DCCA,” said Andrea Jordan, Executive Director of the
arts group... read
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Help still
needed chipping trees
Next week the Park District plans to continue to chip trees and work
out at 5457 Aten Road. If you enjoy using loppers or chipping trees we
would like for you to come and help us. We plan to start at 8AM each
day this week (Monday, March 16th- Friday, March 20). Please meet us at
the worksite which is on the corner of Sebring Warner and Aten Road
(5457 Aten Road). Please bring loppers and dress for the
weather. If you plan to help please contact the office and
let me
know if you can help us out. Thanks! Laura Schwieterman, 937-548-0165. |
Darke County
Endowment for the Arts Grant Application Deadline
Funds are available from the Darke County Endowment for the Arts, Inc.
for organizations, individuals and governmental units in need which
further presentation of or education in the arts. To be eligible to
receive funding, an applicant must be located in or provide services in
Darke County, Ohio. Projects appropriate for consideration may include
innovative plans and programs that increase the quality and stature of
the arts... read
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Clothing Bank
holds Bag Day
Community Action Partnership of Greater Dayton – Darke County will be
having a Bag Day Sale on clothing only March 20 at their Clothing Bank
located in the basement of the Community Action Partnership building,
1469 Sweitzer St., Greenville. Hours for the sale are 9 am to 3 pm.
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Celtic Academy
of Irish Dance to Perform at Edison
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the Diversity Committee at Edison
Community College is hosting a special performance by the Celtic
Academy of Irish Dance. The Academy will perform on Tuesday, March 17
from 12–12:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at the Piqua campus. This event is
being offered free of charge and is open to the community. Since 1989,
the Celtic Academy of Irish Dance has been dazzling audiences with
vibrant... read
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2015 Spring
Wellness Challenge, By Diane Barga, OSU
Extension, Darke
County
The 2015 Spring Wellness Challenge is a free six week on-line email
challenge designed to help participants improve their health by
encouraging physical activity, enjoying healthy foods, and practicing
sound fitness suggestions. Those who sign up will receive two
weekly e-communications from Ohio State University Extension containing
research based nutrition, health and fitness information. Additional
tracking logs will be available for download to help...
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Visitors Bureau
seeks nominations for 2015 Tourism Citizen
GREENVILLE, OHIO – The Tourism Citizen of the Year Award is the highest
community recognition award given by the Darke County Visitors Bureau.
It is presented annually by the Visitors Bureau at the Darke County
Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting to honor an individual who
exemplifies the best in tourism to the community. Nominees are now
being sought for the 2015 recognition. The criterion for the selection
is as follows: The... read
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Third Annual
NJROTC Drill Demonstration Open House
On Saturday 28 March at 2:00pm at the Greenville Sr. High School
gymnasium, the Daughters of American Revolution Fort Greenville Chapter
in conjunction with Greenville Senior High School NJROTC will host the
Third Annual Drill Demonstation Open House. The Greenville
Senior
High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps...
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Shelley Shepard
Gray at Library
The Greenville Public Library is thrilled to host bestselling author
Shelly Shepard Gray for a very special event on Saturday March 28th
from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Shelley will give a talk and read from
her
latest novel The Promise of Pine Grove. She will also sign
her
new book for fans and offer a Q&A. Refreshments will
be
served. Shelley is an immensely... read
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Visitors Bureau to offer paid
internship
GREENVILLE, OH – With the overwhelming success of 2014 intern, Baleigh
Reed from Versailles, the Darke County Visitors Bureau will again offer
a paid summer internship to a qualified student in the areas of
marketing, tourism and hospitality. This individual will be
part
of a dynamic marketing team and have the opportunity to be involved
with virtually all aspects of the organization’s efforts. The Darke
County Visitors Bureau is a not-for-profit, destination...
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A Night In Hollywood
A Night in Hollywood – On April 18th, a Special Olympics fundraising
event will be held at Greenville High School to spotlight the Special
Olympians as the stars they are with a black tie themed dinner and
show. A Night in Hollywood will showcase the Special Olympics
participants by opening their artistic abilities to the public through
a talent show and an art auction. Guests will be provided Hollywood...
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Quilt Club at Library
The Greenville Public Library is happy to host the Towne Squares Quilt
Club again this spring! Be sure to stop in and view the
beautiful
quilts on display and watch the quilters as they work. They
love
to explain what and how so bring your quilting questions. The
event will take place on Saturday March 21st from 9:00 to
4:00.
The Club was formed over 30 years ago by Linda McGlothin and her late...
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Scrap
Arts Music
Saturday March 14th -- The musicians of Scrap Arts Music are highly
skilled, and incredibly enthusiastic about what they do-which is to
entertain mightily while creatively fulfilling their aspirations to
achieve new artistic heights. Scrap Arts Music is a one-of-a-kind
troupe of artists whose hard-to-describe act has won world-wide
acclaim. Darke County Center for the Arts will present the five-member
ensemble at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall on Saturday...
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DCCA's Arts in Education features
Scrap Art
Music
Scrap Arts Music will perform at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in
Greenville for junior high students in all local public schools on
Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 as the final presentation of
Darke County Center for the Arts 2014-2015Arts In Education Series.
“This multi-faceted group 's unique show will entertain mightily with
their original, rhythmically-rich percussion ensemble music...
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Parks needs help clearing land
The Park District is in the process of land trade with the Greenville
township trustees and need to clear a 3 acre section of fence and
brush. In order for this to occur we are in need of volunteer
help with this project. If you are interested in helping we hope to
start at 8AM each day this week (Monday- Friday). Please meet us at the
worksite which is on the corner of Sebring Warner and Aten Road (5457
Aten Road). Please bring loppers and chain
saws. If
you plan to help please contact the office and let me know if you can
help us out. Thanks! Laura Schwieterman, Naturalist / Volunteer
Coordinator, Phone: 937-548-0165
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More Blood Drives in March
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Darke County area businesses, organizations, and
schools, will host several blood drives in March. Everyone
who
registers to donate will receive the St. Patrick’s Day “With a Little
Love and a Bit of Luck We Can Save a Life – Donate Blood”
t-shirt. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment
online
at www.DonorTime.com. Who doesn’t love St. Patrick’s Day and the annual
opportunity to be just a... read
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The Library
Strikes Back! - A Star Wars Event
Star Wars fans will love watching the original three Star Wars movies
on the Greenville Public Library's big screen TV with surround sound.
Come dressed as your favorite character! There will be games, snacks
such as Jabba the Pizza Hut and Yoda Sodas, and door prizes.
You
could win the stand-up Darth Vader, as pictured, one of two decks...
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Rock
painting workshop
Think spring and paint a rock for your garden! The Greenville
Art
Guild is sponsoring a free rock painting workshop for adults on
Saturday, March 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 at Shawnee Prairie Nature Center,
4267 State Route 502, Greenville Ohio 45331. No experience is
necessary. Just bring yourself and maybe a small rock to
paint.
The Greenville Art Guild will supply all the painting
materials.
Donations made through our face painting booth at Prairie Days helps to
fund these community art projects. This workshop is for adults only;
however, children will be able to do rock painting at Shawnee Prairie
on Nature Day, April 25. You must preregister for the
workshop so
we will be sure to have enough materials. Please call Marilyn Banks at
937-678-6870 to register.
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Edison Hosts Charger 400 Club
Event To
Support Athletics
The Edison Community College Foundation and Athletics Department will
partner to host the sixth annual Charger 400 Club event on Thursday,
March 19, at 6 p.m. in the Robinson Theater at the Piqua Campus. The
event is held to help raise funds for the College’s athletic programs.
A reverse raffle will highlight the evening’s events, with one lucky
winner walking away with a $12,000 prize. Other cash drawings will be
held throughout the night and ticket holders...
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“Starting Seeds & “Seed
Swap” at Library
Because of winter weather the Greenville Public Library had to postpone
its February 19th event “Starting Seeds” by Edward Flora from Richland
Gardens. Edward will now be at the Library on Thursday March
12th
at 6:30 pm. Don’t miss this informative, informal, and
educational session in the 3rd floor Meeting Room. At the same time
there will be a “seed swap!” Bring your extra seeds and trade
them... read
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DCCA’s St. Patrick’s Day party
features
Craft Beers
“Irish Wave,” Darke County Center for the Arts' St. Patrick's
Day-themed fundraiser on Friday, March 13 at Montage Cafe in downtown
Greenville, will feature an array of fine craft beers provided by
Heidelberg Distributing Company. A bounty of Irish-themed hors
d'oeuvres, plus six tastes of beer and a keepsake commemorative 2015
Irish Wave pint glass are included in the price of admission; wine and...
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