Downtown
Greenville is the place to be for live music!
More than ten different musicians will perform during Main Street
Greenville’s June First Friday event! The event is scheduled for
Friday, June 5th from 6-9 pm in downtown Greenville. “The performers
will be placed at different locations throughout the downtown district.
This will allow folks to enjoy music as they stroll, shop, and dine... read
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Family Fest to
be hosted by EUM Church
Kick off your Fourth of July weekend at Family Fes on July 3, 2015 at
the Darke County Fairgrounds. This FREE event begins at 1:30 pm and
ends at 8:30 pm. The goal of Family Fest is to have a full day of free
events such as games for the entire family, a guest speaker who will
encourage families, information on hand to help families succeed and
thrive, and a FREE Meal for families to enjoy together... read
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DCP Volunteers
June Message & Events
The Staff and the Park Board are deeply saddened by the passing of
Joseph, the Red-tailed Hawk. He died of natural causes on May
7th. We assume he was around 10 years old. If you
require additional information, please contact Robb or Roger.
Thank you for all that you do for the Park District. Below are the
volunteer opportunities we have planned for the month of June. Please
let me know if you are... read
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Tri-Village
Rescue sponsors blood drive
A deluxe Hawaii vacation is up for grabs at the Tri-Village Rescue
Services blood drive Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon in the
conference center, 320 North Main St., New Madison. Everyone who
registers to donate will receive a free “Blood Donor Board Meeting”
surfboard t-shirt and everyone age 18 and older will also be entered in
the Community Blood Center (CBC) “Get on Board – Give Blood... read
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Masonic Lodge
sponsors blood drive
A deluxe Hawaii vacation is up for grabs at the Greenville Masonic
Lodge blood drive Tuesday, June 9 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the
Greenville Church of the Brethren, 421 Central Ave. Everyone who
registers to donate will receive a free “Blood Donor Board Meeting”
surfboard t-shirt and everyone age 18 and older will also be entered in
the Community Blood Center (CBC) “Get on Board – Give Blood... read
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Ag. Breakfast
Meeting
Ag. Breakfast Meeting, Thursday, June 4, 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.) Our speaker will be Damon Winterrowd of Crop Star
Consulting. For your calendar: the following month’s meeting will be
July 2, 2015. Sam Custer, Extension Educator, Agriculture &
Natural Resources
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Darke County
Blood Drives, June 1-13
DAYTON & DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – The first two weeks of June Darke
County blood drive sponsors will host “Get on Board” blood
drives. Everyone who registers to donate will receive a free
“Blood Donor Board Meeting” surfboard t-shirt, and everyone age 18 and
older will also be entered in the Community Blood Center (CBC) “Get on
Board – Give Blood Summer Blood Drive” drawing to win an expense-paid
Hawaii vacation for two. Donors are encouraged to schedule an
appointment online... read
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EUM church
holds park outreach
EUM Church is in the midst of a series of messages around “Love”
focusing on the different ways we are called to love God and others. On
Saturday, June 6, EUM will hold an outreach event in all five of the
Greenville City Parks that will coincide with the message of that week
which is “Loving Our Community.” The servants of EUM Church will spruce
up our parks just in time for summer. The servants will be doing
various jobs... read
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The Poultry
Days Social Tent Promises Another Great Weekend!
Poultry Days 2015 will continue with the largest party in the area and
an incredible line of musicians. Nine live musical acts offer
sounds ranging from familiar festival tunes to alternative rock, to
popular country to solo acoustic. With a Social Tent that
can hold 2,000 people you can choose to be up front by the music or at
a quiet table by the craft bar. If you want to be... read
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EUM church
offers Summer classes
This Summer, EUM Church is hosting several classes that offer
enrichment for your spiritual life. Find out how God can work in your
life and how He wants you to respond. These classes include: Before
Amen – Max Lucado's Before Amen is a 4-session DVD Study for anyone
desiring an improved prayer life. In the DVD sessions, he reveals his
struggles with prayer and his discovery that having a conversation with
God is for everyone... read
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Jurassic Park
Marathon at Library
Greenville Public Library's Kaley Breaden invites everyone to embark on
an adventurous expedition around Costa Rica where they will try to
uncover some dinosaurs! Journey all the way back to 1993 with
Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park Series. Movies will run from
9:00 to 4:00 on Saturday June 6th. Join in at any time! You may
win this awesome T-Rex... read
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Food, Fun and
Education!
Are you interested in learning how to use the Bake Oven? Join us at the
Log House on Friday, May 29th at 9AM as we plan to fire up the
Bake Oven. During this class we will learn the proper way to use
the Bake Oven, what can be made in it, and much more! As the oven
is heating the volunteers will be busy preparing a variety of foods
(breads, muffins, cookies) to be baked in the oven and all who attend
will be able... read
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Lunch on the
Lawn & Summer Programs at the Library
The Greenville Public Library begins its summer season the first week
of June! Storytimes and Summer Reading for Children, YA’s, and
Adults starts Wednesday June 3rd and the first Lunch on the Lawn is
Friday June 5th. The theme this year is Superheroes - “Every Hero Has a
Story” is certainly true! Lunch on the Lawn is everyone’s... read
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Annie Oakley
Committee plans golf tournament
Preparations for the 34th Annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament are
underway! Last year 116 golfers signed up for the 18-hole event,
which benefited the Cancer Association of Darke County. Committee
members for the tournament are Matt & Angie Arnold, Kent & Lynn
James, Todd and Beth Durham, Ray & Bettye Laughlin... read
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Freezing, Canning Workshop Set for June 3,
10 and 17, 2015
Gardeners and other lovers of fresh produce are often interested in
extending the season’s bounty by learning more about home-preserving
fruits and vegetables. Now they can, by attending a free “Food
Preservation Workshop,” presented by Ohio State University Extension,
Darke County, at 603 Wagner Avenue, Greenville. There will be three
sessions to the workshop... read
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2015 Railroad Festival June 13
The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum is announcing the 2015 Railroad
Festival June 13, 2015 from 10 am- 4 m at the museum. The day
celebrates 130 years of Railroad history at the junction. Activities
include something for every age group. Children’s Activities include
over 17 different games. There will be balloons, coal toss, Pin the
number on Thomas, Ring Toss, Kiddie Train Ride. Prizes will be awarded
for ticketed games. Adults will get to watch... read
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Darke County Parks sponsors Cycling Summit
Darke County Park District is proud to be a sponsor for the Miami
Valley Cycling Summit held May 29, 2015 in Piqua, Ohio. Over 400
participants are already registered to attend! The Miami Valley
Cycling Summit aims to use the power of cycling and trails to drive
economic development in communities both large and small throughout the
region. This year’s theme is “Cycling Cultivates.” National
experts will detail how cycling and trails can benefit... read
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Wayne HealthCare is a Gold Star Sponsor
The Garst Museum and the National Annie Oakley Center want to publicly
thank Wayne HealthCare for their Gold Star sponsorship of Annie’s Star
Spangled Gala. Annie’s Star Spangled Gala will be held on Saturday,
June 13, 2015. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Garst Museum. This is a
fundraiser for the Garst Museum and The National Annie Oakley Center.
Come and join in on this... read
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American Red Cross Offers Citizen CPR:
“Lake Loramie State
Park Welcomes Life-Saving Program”
Greenville, OH, May 18, 2015 – Nestled into northern Ohio farmland is
one of the state’s finest park facilities, Lake Loramie State Park,
where activities range from boating, swimming, hiking and biking to
hanging around camp with friends and families. As camping season
“officially” kicks off, there will be something new this Memorial Day
weekend, an exciting partnership between... read
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BPW
club hosts BBQ
GREENVILLE – The Greenville Business & Professional Women’s (BPW)
Club is sponsoring a fundraiser selling BBQ Chicken Dinners for June
24. Dinners are available for carryout or eat in. Pre-sale
tickets are $7.50. The dinners consist of one half barbeque chicken,
applesauce, chips, and roll and butter. Dinners may be picked up
or you can dine in on June 24 between 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Greenville
VFW... read
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American Sign Language Classes at Library
The Greenville Public Library is proud to host a free course in
American Sign Language taught by interpreter Linda Crawford. The
first class is Wednesday June 10th from 6:00 to 7:30. Classes
continue for eight Wednesdays ending on July 29th. To register
please call the Library at 548-3915 or call Linda directly at 423-0402.
The only... read
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Adult
PQA Plus certification
Dale Ricker has scheduled 4 Adult PQA Plus certification sessions to be
conducted at the OSU Putnam County Extension Office, 1206 E. 2nd
Street, Ottawa, OH 45875. All new PQA certifications or those that have
expired must attend a face to face PQA Plus certification training
session... read
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Memorial Day
closing
All county and city offices, plus Greenville Transit System will be
closed May 25. Community Action Partnership of Greater Dayton Area -
Darke County will be closed Monday, May 25, 2015, in honor of Memorial
Day. This includes the Metropolitan Housing Authority and Community
Transportation services. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 26.
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Great
Darke County Fair… Hunter Hayes
To Perform Aug 23 at 8pm
The Directors for The Great Darke County Fair are pleased to announce
that Hunter Hayes will headline the Sunday, August 23rd concert during
the 159th Great Darke Fair. Four-time GRAMMY nominee Hunter Hayes is a
Louisiana-born, Nashville-based singer, songwriter and
multi-instrumentalist who roared onto the music scene in 2011 with his
Platinum-selling, No. 1 self-titled debut album... read
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2015 Railroad
Festival
The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum is announcing the 2015 Railroad
Festival June 13, 2013. The day celebrates 130 years of Railroad
history at the junction. Activities include something for every age
group. Children’s Activities include over 12 different games. There
will be balloons, coal toss, Pin the number on Thomas, Ring Toss,
Kiddie Train Ride. Adults will get to watch train movies, Slide
presentations, & railroad artifacts... read
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Versailles
Poultry Days… Angel Food &
Egg, Hoopin’ in the Coop, Superfit & Cornhole
Poultry Days Angel Food Cake Contest and Egg Exhibit -- Saturday, June
13, Poultry Days will be featuring one of the oldest event at the
festival, the annual Angel Food Cake Contest and Egg Exhibit.
Open to youth ages 7-17 and adults of Darke and neighboring
counties. Flavored and Chocolate Angel Food division features
your favorite recipe. There are a youth and adult division... 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 of homeless... read
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Art at the Mill
looks at “Water Effects”
In an exhibit entitled “Water Effects,” historic Bear's Mill will host
a display of photographs by Maury Wyckoff featuring water along with
driftwood sculptures created by Blair Brubaker from May 28 through July
12 in the newly-named Clark Gallery. A reception for the artists will
take place on Friday, May 29 from 6 to 9 p.m.; the artists will speak
briefly about their work, methods, and inspiration at 7 p.m. This
reception offering appetizers, wine... read
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History,
Mystery, Mayhem and Murder with Angie Hoschouer
The Darke County Genealogical Society would like to invite members and
the public to the rescheduled presentation, “History, Mystery, Mayhem
and Murder”, on Sunday, June 7, at 2:00 p.m., in the Lowell Thomas
Conference room at Garst Museum. Angie Hoschouer, Manager of
Development & Marketing of Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum in
Dayton, OH, will keep you on the edge of your seat with chilling tales
of Dayton’s... read
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Soccer Academy
tryouts
Summit Soccer Academy tryouts May 26 & 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Darke
County Fairgrounds... read
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Poultry Days
Registrations
5K Run/Walk, Art Show, Photography, Vendor Space - Registration is open
for the Saturday, June 13th Versailles Poultry Days 5K Run/Walk and Fun
Run at www.versaillespoultrydays.com or www.YOLOorg.com.
Registrations may be made online, by mail or on race day from 6:30-8:00
am. Pre-registration deadline... read
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Edison’s Child
Development Center offers afternoon preschool
Edison Community College’s Child Development Center is pleased to
announce that it will now be offering an afternoon preschool session
for children ages 3 to 5. The new offering will be available beginning
September 7, 2015 and will run from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday through
Thursday. Children will participate in activities that support
cognitive... read
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BBBS Announces
Daffy Duck Derby & Duck N’ Run 5k!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County is making plans for
the upcoming annual fundraising event, 2015 Rubber Duck Race.
This event will be held on Thursday, June 18th. The Duck launch
will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Geib Pavilion in Tawawa Park. In
addition to the duck race, the agency will also host the ninth annual
Duck... read
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Cancer Survivor’s Day Cook Out
Save the date June 7 for the Cancer Association of Darke County’s
National Cancer Survivor’s Day Memorial Walk and Cook Out. An evening
of food, music, fun, family, friends and of course walking. Location
Chenoweth Trails. Call 548-9960 for more information.
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Darke County Parks host week-long and MINI
day camps
School is almost over and summer is nearly here! What are
your kids going to do this summer vacation? The Darke County Park
District is hosting SEVEN, week-long summer camps and THREE Mini
Camps. Two of this year’s camps include an overnight
adventure! “Each year our camps focus on new, fun and creative
ways to discover nature,” says Chief Naturalist, Robb Clifford... read
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Food
Plot Seed Available
The Darke Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be
distributing wildlife food plot seed on a first come first serve basis.
This mixture of Buck Wheat, Corn, Sorghums, and Sunflowers will provide
some of the best winter cover available for pheasants and quail. It
will provide both food and excellent winter cover to help increase the
winter survival of your birds. This food plot seed is provided by the
Darke County... read
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Memorial Hall Seating Auction Update
Midwest Auctioneers will be accepting online bids beginning May 13 if
you would like to purchase a seat or a row of seats. Mike Baker, of the
auctioneering service, encouraged persons who have sponsored a seat to
make a bid and take their seat(s) home. They have a complete list of
sponsored seats and will make every effort to ensure that... read
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“Do you have
what it takes to be an A.C.E.?”
Each year, the same question is posed to the student body of Greenville
Junior High on the first day of school. “Do you have what it
takes to be an A.C.E.?” On June 1, 2015 the Junior High will recognize
those students who have maintained a great Attitude, made good Choices,
and exhibited tremendous Effort during the 2014-2015 school year... read
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“Saving Seeds” Program at Library
Janell Weiss says the time to start saving seeds correctly is when you
plant them in the spring! To stay true-to-type they must be
separated by distance so they aren’t mixed - she can tell you how to do
this for various crops with different techniques for tomatoes, green
beans etc. Come to her free workshop at the Greenville Public Library
on Tuesday May 21st at 6:30! She’ll give a Power Point... read
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Court
News Ohio… Who Rules the Web?
Staff Report
May 11, 2015 -- There’s a growing global conflict between privacy
rights and freedom of speech on the Internet. One example is a European
court’s “Right to be Forgotten” ruling that ordered Google to erase
links to “irrelevant” and outdated data on request. This issue of
sovereignty and the free flow of information in the digital age will be
the topic of the Ohio Supreme Court’s Forum on the Law “Who Rules... read
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Versailles KOC
to host 'Get on Board' blood drive
DAYTON, Ohio – The Versailles Knights of Columbus will host a Community
Blood Center (CBC) “Get on Board – Give Blood Summer Blood Drive”
Monday, May 18 from 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the KOC Social Hall, 8440
State Route 47. Everyone who registers to donate will
receive a free “Blood Donor Board Meeting” surfboard t-shirt, and those
18-and-older will also be entered in the drawing to win an expense-paid
Hawaii vacation for two... read
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Edison Hosts
Annual Leadership Conference
Edison Community College’s Mosaic of Community Leadership will feature
speaker Marc Smiley of Solid Ground Consulting at its 12th annual
conference on Wednesday, May 20, from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in the
Robinson Theater of the Piqua campus. The annual conference brings
together executive directors, board members, staff and volunteers... read
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Main Street
Greenville planting flowers program
In 2007, Main Street Greenville created the Adopt-A-Box Flower Program
in downtown Greenville. Since then, more than 70 flower boxes and pots
are funded and planted each Spring by individuals and businesses
located in the community. This year’s Downtown Planting Day will be
held on Saturday, May 16th from 8:00 - 11:00 am. During this time... read
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Library's Film
Series for May
The next event in the “Third Flood Film Series” at the Greenville
Public Library will be Thursday, May 14, at 7 pm. The 1970 film Five
Easy Pieces, starring Jack Nicholson and directed by Bob Rafelson, will
play on the library’s 80 inch flat screen. Five Easy Pieces was a
groundbreaking film in the American movie landscape of 1970, and it
made Nicholson a star... read
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Poultry Days
Chicken and Ride Presale Tickets
Poultry Days BBQ Chicken Dinner Tickets -- Tickets are now on sale for
the World Famous Poultry Days BBQ Chicken for $7.50 per dinner to be
served the weekend of June 12th, 13th and 14th. Tickets will be
available at Johns IGA, Second National Bank, Versailles Savings and
Loan, and US Bank in Versailles. Dinners will be sold from
3:30-8pm Friday, 11:30-7:30pm Saturday and 11am-7pm Sunday. Come
early since the chicken can... read
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Free Computer Classes at Library
Stephanie St. Myers is teaching two free computer classes in May!
The first is “Basic Computer” on Thursday May 21st and the second is
“Internet” on Thursday May 28th, both from 1:00 to 3:00 in the
Library‘s Computer Room on the second floor. These classes are for
beginners or for anyone who wants a refresher. Stephanie’s a very
knowledgeable and patient teacher and makes... read
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Darke County Parks… Volunteer Opportunities for May 2015
DCP Volunteers, Below are the volunteer opportunities we have planned
for May. Please let me know if you are available to assist with any of
the projects/ tasks. Early Morning Hike -- Join a Naturalist at 8AM on
Tuesday mornings and hike the trails to see who calls Darke County Park
their home; Butterfly Monitoring -- Join us at 2PM on Friday afternoons
and assist with Butterfly Monitoring. Beginners and experienced
individuals are welcomed... read
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MVCTC Offers
Several Summer Camps for Students
Englewood, Ohio – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) has
many exciting summer opportunities for students this year. For full
details on all offerings, please visit www.mvctc.com. Student Career
Camp - June 8-12, 9 - 11:30 a.m. each day. Student Career Camp is for
students entering the 8th, 9th, and 10th grades from MVCTC’s partner
school districts. The purpose of the one-week career camp is to give
students a hands-on... read
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Poultry Days Parades
Registration for Versailles Poultry Days, Grand Parade and the Antique
Car Parade is open. To register for two of the largest parades in the
area, go to Activities at versaillespoultrydays.com. The Grand
parade, which is ran by the Versailles Fire Department expects to have
over 125 units again this year and will be held at 11:00 am on
Saturday, June 13th. Awards are given for Junior Civic... read
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Give Local
America for BORM
Dear Family and Friends, I have some exciting news to share with you.
On May 5th, Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum is joining more than 8,000
nonprofits to raise money to help improve our local community. During
Give Local America last year, more than $53 million dollars were raised
for local nonprofits, and we want to raise even more this year! As many
of you may know the museum is raising funds to qualify for a
$275,000... read
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Ag. Breakfast
Meeting
Ag. Breakfast Meeting, Thursday, May 7, 7:30am, Brethren Retirement
Center's Cafeteria, Greenville, TOPIC: I will give an update on
the Avian Influenza and how it may affect our county. (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 June 4, 2015.
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Cancer Assn
fundraiser, Union City
Borderline, Union City Country Club and Baker’s Motorcycle Shop to hold
their 3rd year fundraiser for Cancer Association of Darke County. There
will be a Poker Run, 3 Man Golf Scramble, BBQ Chicken Dinners, Benefit
Auction, 50/50 drawing and door prizes and live music. Don’t miss this
one... read
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Autism support group to meet
ASD in the Darke is a support and resource group for parents and loved
ones of those diagnosed or suspected of having an Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD). The group meets the third Thursday of each month at 7
pm in Greenville. Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings, held at
1123 Wayne Ave., Greenville, and people can also join the Facebook
group at... read
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Reminder to
Senior Citizens
Don’t forget to get your reservations made for the Darke County Annual
Senior Citizen’s Day Luncheon May 13, 2015, at Romer’s Catering in
Greenville. Doors will open at 10 am. Presentation of the Senior
Citizen of the Year Award will precede lunch approx. 11:00-11:30. Local
vendors sponsoring this event will be present to offer information and
answer questions. After lunch Tish Smith will provide musical
entertainment for all to enjoy. Seating is limited. Deadline is May 6,
2015. For reservations, call Carole Schafer at CAP, 937-548-8143
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Thyme for Tea deadline
May 6 is the $20.00 payment deadline for the Olde Thyme Gardeners
Spring Tea and Luncheon. Jan Brady presents "What's Underneath?" an
entertaining program about the history of women's under garments.
The tea and catered luncheon are by reservation only at 11:30, May 16,
at Shawnee Prairie Nature Center on Route 502 near Greenville. In lieu
of a registration form, mail your name, address, email and phone number
with a $20.00... read
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Great Darke County Fair Concert Update
May 2 – Greenville OH -- The Directors for The Great Darke County Fair
want to update the public regarding the August 23, 2015 Fair concert.
Here is the information that can be shared at this time. • The
entertainment will be made public on Monday May 18th between 11:15 and
11:30 a.m. using our website, facebook, twitter, instagram and local
media outlets. • All seats will be reserved... read
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Hawaii Vacation
grand prize in May blood drive
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Darke County Blood Drives will help launch the
Community Blood Center (CBC) “Get on Board – Give Blood Summer Blood
Drive” by hosting various blood drives throughout the county.
Everyone who registers to donate will receive a free “Blood Donor Board
Meeting” surfboard t-shirt, and those 18-and-older will also be entered
in the drawing to win an expense-paid... read
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Executive
Director Search Begins for Darke County Visitors Bureau
May 1, 2015 - The Board of Trustees of the Darke County Visitors Bureau
have begun a search for the next executive director of the
organization. Current director, Deanna York is leaving in June after 15
years of service. The complete job posting can be found on
HometownOpportunity.com. A downloadable pdf file of the job description
is available by clicking here. The ideal candidate will have earned a
Bachelor’s Degree... read
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Thank a Teacher
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4 through 8 and we are taking this
opportunity to recognize the contributions teachers make in the lives
of our children here at Council on Rural Services, Kids Learning Place,
and the Achievement Center for Educational Success (ACES)
program. Being a teacher can be a challenging job; but it is
also... read
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Canner Gauge
Testing Time, by Jo Langenkamp, Extension Office
Associate, OSU Extension Darke County
Planning to do some canning this year to take advantage of your garden
produce? That means it's time to get your home canning equipment
in working order. OSU Extension, Darke County, will check dial
type pressure canner gauges beginning on May 1, 2015, and continue
through September 30, 2015. There is a $5.00 charge for each
gauge tested. You will need to bring your dial gauge into our
office and we will test it, or call you to pick it up after... read
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Common, Yet Captivating Northern Cardinals
Join Darke County Parks Naturalist, Mandy Martin, for an evening
program celebrating the Northern Cardinal. It is always a treat
to see the brightly colored male Cardinal no matter the season.
Mark your calendar for a natural history program featuring the Northern
Cardinal on Monday, May 11 at 7pm. This free program will be held
at Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center. Please pre-register...
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Ag. Breakfast
Meeting
Ag. Breakfast Meeting, Thursday, May 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
June 4, 2015. Sam Custer, Extension Educator, Agriculture &
Natural Resources
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2015 Miss Chick
Pageant Applications open
Versailles Poultry Days, Inc. is pleased to announce that we are now
accepting applications for the 2015 Miss Chick Pageant. The contest,
sponsored by Second National Bank and Versailles Poultry Days, Inc.,
will take place June 12 & 13, 2015 beginning with personal
interviews at noon on Friday the 13th and the onstage interview
beginning at 2 PM on Saturday the 14th... read
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Blacksmith
Basics
Interested in learning the age old art of Blacksmithing?
Pre-register for Darke County Parks’ educational class working closely
with our Master Blacksmith. Saturday, May 9 the beginner class
starts at 9am and ends at Noon and will be held in the Blacksmith Shop
at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. Each participant will have very hands-on
experience creating a project start to finish... read
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Tickets for
Choir-O-Rama 2015 “Best Day of My Life” now On Sale
GREENVILLE, OH - Tickets for the 2015 Greenville High School
Choir-O-Rama “Best Day of My Life!” are now on sale. This GHS Tradition
will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 17 at
2:00 p.m. at St. Clair Memorial Hall. Reserve and general admission
seats are available this year. Tickets for reserve seating may be
purchased at the Greenville High School ticket... read
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Friends of the
Shelter Garage Sale
The Darke County Friends of the Shelter will sponsor a Garage Sale on
Thursday, May 7th (9:00am – 5:00pm), Friday, May 8th
(9:00am – 5:00pm), and Saturday, 9th (9:00am to 1:00pm) at 6026
Arcanum-Bearsmill Road Greenville (1 mile South of the Mill, look for
Freddie and the Animal Shelter banner). All proceeds will be used to
maintain the Dog Park “Scentral Park”, South... read
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Time Line Band
to perform at Monte Carlo fundraiser
Cancer Association of Darke County will hold the event on Friday, May 8
at the VFW on Ohio Street in Greenville. The time is 6 pm – 9:30 pm.
The cost is ONLY $10 and there will be food, door prizes, raffles,
games, etc. 4 Dragon Tickets and VIP Parking Ticket will be given out.
This will certainly be an evening of fun you won’t want to miss! The
proceeds will go to Cancer Association of Darke County and will be used
to help Darke County cancer... read
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First Friday:
Upper Floor Tour -- Friday, May 1st · 6-9 pm
Have you ever wondered what is on the upper floors of our historic
downtown buildings? If so, you will want to be part of Main Street
Greenville’s First Friday Upper Floor Tour on Friday, May 1st to see
and discover these hidden locations! This amazing tour will take place
from 6-9 pm and will include 4 upper floor locations and 1 bonus
location in downtown! Also, since it is "First Friday", downtown... read
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Edison to join
Poem In Your Pocket Day
Edison Community College is pleased to announce it will be
participating in the national Poem in Your Pocket Day on Thursday,
April 30 at 12 p.m. in rooms 504-505 of the Emerson Center at the Piqua
campus. Community members and Edison students and employees are invited
to read poetry they have written or favorite poems written by others.
Poem in Your Pocket Day was established in 2002 and encourages... read
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NAMI offers
course for families living with mental illness
NAMI of Darke, Miami and Shelby Counties is offering a free 12-week
course for families and friends of individuals diagnosed with severe
mental illness. The course, called “Family to Family,” begins May
5 from 7:00 to 9:30 PM, continuing on successive Tuesdays. It
will be taught at the Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health
Services offices in the Stouder Center, 1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 4000,
Troy... read
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Bradford Ohio
Railroad Museum Joins 8,000+ Nonprofits to Make History
On May 5, 2015, Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum is participating in Give
Local America, a national day of local giving. This event strengthens
the foundation of our communities through a 24-hour crowdfunding event
that provides critical funding for and celebrates the work of our
community partners across the country. In 2014, Give Local America’s
first annual event resulted in more than $53 million being donated to
local communities... read
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Cancer
Association fundraiser
Borderline, Union City Country Club and Baker’s Motorcycle Shop to hold
their 3rd year fundraiser for Cancer Association of Darke County. MARK
YOUR CALENDAR FOR May 16. There will be a Poker Run, 3 Man Golf
Scramble, BBQ Chicken Dinners, Benefit Auction, 50/50 drawing, benefit
auction, door prizes and live music. Don’t miss this one! This event
will be held at Union City Country Club, 787 Wasson Road, Union City,
Ohio! For more information call Bud at 417-3026 or 968-6518. More
to come later. Watch the papers and your online news.
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Composting
Workshop at Shawnee Prairie Preserve
Darke County Parks is hosting a composting workshop on Thursday, May 7
at 6:30pm. We are thrilled to welcome the Young family from Fresh
Aire Farms. At their facility west of Greenville, Fresh Aire Farms
composts over 1,000 yards each year. Once you learn how easy it
is to compost, you’ll never think of purchasing soil again.
Dan... read
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First Aid Goes
Wild: American Red
Cross to Offer Wilderness and Remote First Aid
Darke County, OH . April 23, 2015 If you’re at work or home and a
first aid crisis arises, with the assistance of 911 operators and
emergency medical services, you are literally only minutes away from
help. But what do you do if you are twenty minutes or twenty
hours away from help, off of the beaten path or in an area were cell
phone coverage is spotty or not available? How are you prepared
to respond to an emergency? The American Red Cross will be
offering the Wilderness and Remote First Aid this spring on May 2 &
3 from 9:00-5:00 at the Shawnee Prairie Nature Center with instructor
Roger Van Fran... read
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Tons of
Trilliums at Routzong Preserve
Darke County Parks’ Wildflower Walk Series continues on Wednesday,
April 29 at Routzong Preserve. Join a park naturalist at 6pm for
this leisurely enjoyable stroll through the woodland in search of
blooming wildflowers. Typically, Routzong Preserve, located on
Routzong Rd. west of Greenville, is a magic carpet filled with lovely
blooms. We’ll take a closer look at spring ephemerals
including... read
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Wetland
Wildlife Workshop
Saturday, June 27th, 2015 -- A habitat workshop series is being offered
to landowners wishing to improve wildlife habitat on their
property. The workshop series is sponsored by the Ohio Department
of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, Division of Forestry,
Pheasants/Quail Forever, Natural Resources Conservation Service, The
Ohio State University Extension, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service,
National Wild Turkey Federation and Ohio Soil and Water Conservation
Districts... read
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Dining By Rail
reservations due April 28
You have until April 28 to turn in your reservation for the Dining By
Rail fund raising dinner. This Reservation only event features recipes
from Railroad Dining Car service. Michael James of Catering by Michael
is the Chef. This year he will be serving, Pork Loin, Sea Food Newburg,
Carrots, Brussels Sprouts, Potatoes, Pasta, Salad and Apple Cake... read
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Disney Donates
to Annie’s Star Spangled Gala
Annie is getting making preparations for her annual Star Spangled Gala,
Saturday, June 13. She wants her friends to know that Disney has
donated four, one-day Hopper Passes that will be sold in the Live
Auction that evening. Don’t Mickey Mouse around, come to the Gala. It’s
a fun evening of Live and Silent Auctions and a variety of Raffles... read
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Recycle out of
date electronics
The Darke County Solid Waste Management District and Green Wave
Electronics Recycling, Indianapolis, IN, are joining forces to sponsor
a “FREE” Electronics Recycling Day on May 21, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., in the swine barn at the Darke County Fairgrounds.
Vehicles will enter the Gate 2(near Wayne Healthcare), will go through
the swine barn to be unloaded and will go out the back gate of the
fairgrounds to prevent congestion... read
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First Friday
Artisan Stroll moved to August
If you are a local artist or you know someone who is, please help Main
Street Greenville spread the word. The Artisan Stroll will be in August
this year! The event has been moved from October to August as part of
the organization's series of monthly First Friday events. This year's
event will take place on Friday, August 7th from 6-9 pm. The date of
the event changed for a few reasons... read
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Thank A Vet 5k
Run / Walk
2015 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. Over 3 million
service men and women left their loved ones to answer the call to duty
and bravely serve in a country far away from home. The Fort GreeneVille
Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a 5k run/walk to not
only Welcome Home those Veterans who saw our Nation through one of the
most challenging times we have ever seen, but to thank all Veterans who
have proudly served in our Armed Forces... read
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Don’t Miss A
DCCA Night at the Oscars; Featuring Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Darke County Center for the Arts is promising an elegant evening at
Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall on Saturday, April 25, when they present
Toledo Symphony Orchestra's “A Night at the Oscars.” DCCA is literally
rolling out the red carpet for the show, and promises other festive
touches for our local “Night at the Oscars.” Although you'll be welcome
regardless of your attire, some DCCA... read
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Midmark’s
Eiting to be Featured Guest at the Versailles Area Historical Museum
DAYTON, Ohio, April 15, 2015 — Jim Eiting, retired Midmark president
and CEO, chair emeritus, and father of Midmark’s current president and
CEO, Dr. Anne Eiting Klamar, will be featured guest of honor alongside
son, Mitch Eiting, Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m., at the Versailles Area
Historical Museum in Versailles, Ohio, as part of the company’s ongoing
100th anniversary... read
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Red Cross to
honor military families; Donnie
Reis to perform free concert open to public May 3
April 17, 2015, DARKE COUNTY - The American Red Cross will be honoring
local veterans and active military and treating them, and their
families and friends, to a free concert at St. Clair Memorial Hall on
Sunday, May 3. Multi-instrumentalist and accomplished composer, singer
and U.S. Army veteran Donnie Reis of Tipp City, Ohio will be performing
the concert. Reis has traveled... read
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What’s
underneath?
The Olde Thyme Gardeners are pleased to announce a Spring Tea and
Luncheon fundraiser. Jan Brady presents an entertaining program
about how women's under garments have changed as women's roles have
changed in society. This was presented last year by the Preble County
Historical Society and it sold out quickly. Tea, catered lunch and
program are by reservation only. Reserved seating is $20.00 per person
on... read
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Rescheduled
Community Shred Day
April 25, 2015, Jon Jordan Agency , 5192 Kruckeberg Rd , located at the
corner of Kruckeberg and State Route 121, HOURS 12 p.m.-2 p.m. FREE TO
THE PUBLIC, Bring your old files and documents to be shredded on site.
For more information contact Matt Jordan at 937-548-1606
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Call to
Commemorate Vietnam Veterans
On April 23 at 7 pm at the theatre at Edison Community College in
Piqua, Ohio, the community, students, and veterans from all time
periods since World War Ii will be coming together to welcome home, at
last, all the men and women who served in the Vietnam war and during
the Vietnam Era. To celebrate this homecoming, the Miami Valley... read
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Explore
Historic Upper Floors During First Friday
Have you ever wondered what is on the upper floors of our historic
downtown buildings? If so, you will want to be part of Main Street
Greenville’s First Friday Upper Floor Tour on Friday, May 1st to see
and discover these hidden locations! This amazing tour will take place
from 6-9 pm and will include 4 upper floor locations and 1 bonus
location in downtown!... read
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Attorney General Mike DeWine… DeWine Encourages High School Students to
Apply for Teen Ambassador Board
-- (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced
that his office is now accepting applications for its Teen Ambassador
Board. The Attorney General’s Teen Ambassador Board consists of high
school juniors and seniors from public, private, charter, and online
schools throughout Ohio. Board members advise the office on issues
relating to teens. They serve... read
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“Remembering Wakefield” to be presented at
Garst Museum
Betty Broderick and Marilyn Fritz will present “Remembering Wakefield”
at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, at a meeting of the Darke County
Genealogical Society at Garst Museum, 205 N. Broadway. Wakefield was an
early settlement in Greenville Township located on Greenville-Celina
Road just north of Childrens-Home Bradford Road. All that remains of
this settlement is the Wakefield... read
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Monte Carlo Night on tap for May 8
Cancer Association of Darke County says “Please join us in our annual
Monte Carlo Fundraiser!” Our event will be held on Friday evening, May
8, 2015 at the VFW on Ohio Street in Greenville. The time is 6 pm –
9:30 pm. The cost is ONLY $10 and there will be food, door prizes,
raffles and an evening of fun. The proceeds will go to Cancer
Association of Darke County and will be used... read
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Dining
By Rail May 2, 2015
The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum is hosting the annual fund raiser at
the Bradford, Ohio Catholic Rectory on Walnut Street From 6 - 9 pm.
This is a reservation only event so tickets must be purchased in
advance. Reservation forms are at the museum located at 200 N Miami
Avenue or through the website at www.bradfordrrmuseum.org. The Dinner
is prepared from Dining Car Service recipes. Michael James of Catering
by... read
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“Work
Smarter, Not Harder” at Library
The Greenville Public Library is proud to host Kristi Rambis,
Occupational Therapist from Western Ohio Therapy, for a free
educational program “Work Smarter, Not Harder - How to Reduce Pressure,
Pain & Stress on the Joints“ on Thursday April 30th from 6:30 to
7:30 in the Meeting Room. Light refreshments will be served.
Kristi has been... read
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Annual
Nature Day Coming Soon
A fun filled family event is once again taking place at your Darke
County Parks. The ever-popular Nature Day begins at 10am on
Saturday, April 25. Bring the family to Shawnee Prairie Preserve to
take part in a passport to adventure. Participants will receive a
‘passport’ that can be stamped at the completion of each station.
Upon... read
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2015 Senior Citizen Day Luncheon
Darke County’s Annual Senior Citizen Day is set for Wednesday, May
13th. Come enjoy a wonderful day filled with entertainment, a tasty
lunch, door prizes, giveaways, camaraderie, and the Senior Citizen of
the Year award will be presented. This is a free event for all seniors
in Darke County to attend! Senior Citizen Day will be at Romer’s
Catering in Greenville, located at 118 East Main Street, near the
circle. Doors will open at 10:00A.M. Local vendors... read
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Bluebag Media… Key Club preps for annual Box City
GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Key Club will be wrapping up
its major event of the year, Box City, on April 18. “We have about 150
boxes so far,” said Key Club President Krutant Mehta; thanks goes
primarily to Hansbargers, Lowes and Hibbets. “Key Club members will be
able to purchase them – using canned food and clothing as currency – to
build their “dwellings” and... read
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GHS Wavaires Present “Rise Up!” Community
Cantata
GREENVILLE - The Greenville High School Wavaires are pleased to present
their church cantata to the entire community at 6:00 pm on Sunday,
April 26 at St. Clair Memorial Hall. This year's presentation is titled
“Rise Up!” and features modern worship songs from well-known worship
band “Casting Crowns,” as well as worship artists, Michael Gungor,
Matthew West, Chris Tomlin... read
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Lincoln’s
Final Journey through Ohio
Beginning on April 21, 1865, over a 12 day period, the Lincoln Funeral
Trail traveled 1,654 miles through seven states. Thousands of
people in Ohio alone gathered along the tracks to pay their
respects. The train stopped in several Ohio towns and Lincoln’s
coffin was transported from the depot by horse-drawn hearse. All along
the route west of Columbus flags were displayed, bells tolled... read
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Glad Rags & Old Bags tea and fashion
show
Wear a Hat or not, but get your tickets now for the Afternoon Tea and
Fashion Show at beautiful St. Clair Manor on Saturday, April 25
from 2 to 4. The afternoon tea, sponsored by the League of Women
Voters of Darke County, promises to be a fun event, but seating is
limited. The afternoon features a fashion Show of spring and summer
garments and accessories by Youniques and savories... read
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CBC/Vectren to award $5,000 in college
tuition assistance; 'Lead
the Way Scholarship' deadline is April 20
-- DAYTON, Ohio – Area high school seniors have until April 20 to enter
the Community Blood Center (CBC)/Vectren sponsored Lead The Way
Creative Scholarship competition by submitting ideas for a winning high
school blood drive campaign. CBC is celebrating 10 years of partnering
with Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio (Vectren) to award $1,000 in
college tuition assistance... read
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April Blood Drives, Part 2
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio - Recycling is the theme for April as sponsors
partner with Community Blood Center (CBC) to host blood drives in Darke
County. Everyone who registers to donate will receive a free
“Recycle Life – Give Blood” grocery tote. Donors are encouraged
to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com. The sturdy,
reusable grocery tote is a nod to “Earth Day 2015” celebrated April 22
and... read
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Conservation healing the land while working
for you
Greenville- April 7, 2015 - Have you ever seen the sky tinted brown
with soil blown from a bare field on a windy day? Maybe you've
seen a lake or stream that was green from algae growing out of
control. These things are signs that the land and the water are
hurting and need our help. The people working at the Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are conservationists who know the
signs ofland that's hurting and... read
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Scholastic Book Fair
EUM Christian Preschool is hosting the Scholastic Book Fair at the
Downtown Campus, located at 111 Devor Street in Greenville, from April
18 - 24. The Scholastic Bookfair will be open Saturday, April 18 from
10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:45 am to 3:15
pm, and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45 am to 12:00 pm. Books are a
great educational and enjoyable gift for any child. Consider looking...
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Nature Day on Its Way
An annual favorite is coming soon. Darke County Parks is
celebrating Earth Day week once again with Nature Day! Shawnee
Prairie Preserve will be buzzing with activities on Saturday, April 25
from 10a-3p. A celebration of nature will take place throughout the
day. Families are encouraged to plan to spend most of the day
exploring each... read
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Edison
Community College… Welcome home
to Vietnam Veterans
Miami Valley Veterans Museum board president, Stephen Larck, and museum
executive director, Mitch Fogle, are pleased to announce that
Lieutenant Colonel Mike Jackson, the national chair of “Operation
Welcome Home,” will be giving greetings at the area ceremony to honor
Vietnam and Vietnam Era veterans scheduled for April 23 at 7 pm... read
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Coming SOON ----- A Night In Hollywood
A Night in Hollywood – NOW IS THE TIME..... Tickets are on sale, the
Special Olympians are practicing, Won't you please consider stopping by
Greenville National Bank to buy your tickets and get involved in the
FIRST EVER - Night in Hollywood - Benefit Darke County Special
Olympics. On April 18th, a Special Olympics fundraising event... read
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Edison Darke County offers summer course
lineup
GREENVILLE- Want to get a jump start on your freshman year at college
this fall, get a class or two out of the way to lighten your load? Or
maybe it’s time to start achieving your goal of earning a college
degree. How about starting this summer? Edison Community College Darke
County Center has an excellent offering of summer courses at a... read
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Freezing and Canning Workshops Set for May
and June
Gardeners and other lovers of fresh produce are often interested in
extending the season’s bounty by learning more about home-preserving
fruits and vegetables. Now they can, by attending a free “Food
Preservation Workshop” presented by Ohio State University Extension,
Darke County, at 603 Wagner Avenue, Greenville. There will be four
sessions to the May workshop: May 5 – Water Bath Canning; May 12 –
Freezing Fruits and Vegetables... read
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American
Red Cross Lifesaving Courses
Adult and pediatric first aid, CPR and AED courses are scheduled -
Troy, OH (April 6, 2015) – The weather is getting nicer, which means
it’s time to start the springtime activities such as mowing the lawn,
gardening, grilling and kids playing on the playground. But consider
this: 70,000 people are injured annually mowing their lawn, 200,000
children are injured annually on playgrounds, 30,000 people are
injured... read
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Annie’s Star Spangled Raffle Tickets
Available
Annie is making preparations for her annual Star Spangled Gala. She
wants her friends to know what great raffle prizes are going to be in
her Star Spangled Raffle. Tickets are now being sold. Need not be
present to win. A major part of Annie’s Star Spangled Gala is Annie’s
Star Spangled Raffle. Prizes for the raffle include: $1,000 cash... read
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Edison
Community College… A Welcome
Home to Vietnam and Vietnam Era Veterans,
By Vivian Blevins, Ph.D. -- Soldiers returning from deployment to
Vietnam were told what to expect. There could be anti-war signs at the
airports, shouting protestors, and at times, they would be spat upon.
Jim Miller, Army Distinguished Flying Cross medal winner for delivering
supplies to U.S. Special Forces under assault by thousands of North
Vietnamese on a hilltop in Vietnam, says, “I never thought... read
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Lincoln Funeral
Train Tribute
The Lincoln Funeral Train stopped in Bradford to resupply with fuel and
water on April 30, 1865. A number of citizens were allowed on the
funeral car to pay their respects. The train then
entered Gettysburg at 1:10 AM and then went on to Greenville at 1:36
AM. Greenville held a memorial where 500 people gathered at the
station. It’s a fascinating piece of American History that took
place... read
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CPR & First
Aid Class Offered
EUM Christian Preschool and Greenville Township Rescue are hosting a
CPR & First Aid Class on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 am—Noon. The
class will take place at the EUM Church Downtown Campus located at 111
Devor Street in Greenville. The class is certified by the American
Heart Association. The cost is $6 for the certification card and the
deadline to register is April 11. Contact Elaine Snyder at... read
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VHCC Rehab now
offers PT direct access
The Rehab Clinic at Versailles Health Care Center is excited to
announce acceptance of direct access for physical therapy. The
year 2014 marked the 10-year anniversary for Direct Access legislation
in Ohio, but many people still don’t know about it. In 2004, Ohio
became the 39th state in the nation to authorize physical therapists to
evaluate and manage patients without a medical referral. Direct
access to... read
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Head Start
Preschool is filling spots for fall
Getting a child ready for kindergarten is important! But that
learning starts at birth and continues through preschool. If they
wait for kindergarten or primary school they will be missing the time
when their learning develops most quickly in their life. Kids Learning
Place is now taking applications and filling the limited number of
spots for the Head... read
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Botanist
Explores Wild Edibles at Darke County Parks
Discover and explore the world of wild edibles with famed Botanist Abby
Artemisia. Pre-register for this fascinating natural plant
history program on Saturday April 11 at 11am. Abby will be bringing her
expertise of life-long learning to Shawnee Prairie Preserve and lead
visitors on a search for wild edibles. She will also focus on
plant identification... read
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Civic Theater Melodrama Auditions
The Darke County Civic Theater will be holding auditions for a
melodrama to be presented during the annual Annie Oakley Festival in
July. If you ever thought of acting, then come and audition for, “The
Dangerous Diamonds”. The cast of characters in this play, range from a
teenager and up. The Civic Theater is in need of new members and would
like to see some new faces at the auditions. There will be no
preparation needed, as they will conduct a cold reading...
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We Are The
Majority Introduces Youth Summer Camp, By Kayli Duncan
With thoughts of summer come tans, vacations, and sunshine, but reality
is that most adults will be working a regular schedule for the majority
of the summer. While you are out working, your children may be getting
bored with the everyday activities during their summer vacations. We
Are the Majority would like to offer a wonderful, fun-filled
alternative. They will be hosting a summer camp... read
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Walking for
Wildflowers
Darke County Parks is offering a Spring Hiking Series showcasing the
Wildflowers in three of your parks. We’ll begin at Coppess Nature
Sanctuary on Thursday April 9 at Noon in search of early blooming
Bloodroot. The hiking series will then take us to Routzong
Preserve on Wednesday April 29 at 6pm to witness the carpet of
Large-flowered Trilliums. Lastly, join park naturalists at Eidson
Woods... read
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Toledo Symphony
Orchestra to play Oscar-winning music
Toledo Symphony Orchestra will close Darke County Center for the Arts
2014-2015 Artists Series at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville
on Saturday, April 25 with “A Night At the Oscars,” a performance of
Academy Award-winning music. “This concert will truly include something
for everybody,” said DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins. “Thrilling
music from Star Wars and the lovely... read
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Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, 2015
If you would like to do something special and “different” for that
special woman in your life (wife, mother, grandmother, sister,
girlfriend or friend, etc.) why not give a gift certificate to
Hannah’s? Hannah’s Garden Center and Cancer Association of Darke County
are partnering this spring to help cancer patients and give a great
gift at the same time. Gift certificates are available... read
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“The Third
Floor Film Series” at Library
The next event in the Greenville Public Library's “Third Floor Film
Series” will be Thursday, April 16, at 7 pm. Elia Kazan’s 1951 film A
Streetcar Named Desire, starring Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh and
featuring great supporting roles from Karl Malden and Kim Hunter, will
play on the Library’s 80 inch flat screen. The original searing play,
written by Tennessee Williams, is often listed among the greatest... read
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Attention Home
Gardeners: Soil Sampling Opportunity with Darke SWCD
Have you ever wanted to pull soil samples from your lawn or garden but
not been sure what to do with them? Are you interested in
learning how to responsibly improve your lawn’s look or your garden’s
production? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions,
then this two-part workshop series is for you. Thanks to a Top of
Ohio RC&D grant, Darke SWCD is offering a reduced-rate soil sample...
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Good Friday
closings
County offices will close at noon Friday, April 3, for Good Friday.
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Author’s Night
Features Greenville Poets
It’s become a tradition to conclude the Greenville Public Library's
Friends of the Library’s Author’s Night series with the Greenville
Poets! By April spring is in the air and everyone’s in the mood
for some great poetry. Touching, poignant, deep-felt, happy, sad,
and funny - the whole range of life is captured by these six. The
Greenville Poets... read
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CBC Celebrates
recycling in April blood drives
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio - Recycling is the theme for April as sponsors
partner with Community Blood Center (CBC) to host blood drives in Darke
County. Everyone who registers to donate will receive a free
“Recycle Life – Give Blood” grocery tote. Donors are encouraged
to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com...
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Coffee With The Commissioner
Commissioner Mike Stegall will have his monthly “Coffee With The
Commissioner” Meeting for April at The Pitsburg Pizza and Grill on
Saturday, April 4th. The informal gathering will be from 8:00
A.M. until 10:00 A.M. Come out and enjoy a good breakfast and a good
cup of coffee and ask questions about what is happening In Darke
County. This is the first time in several years the
Commissioner will hold his meeting In the Village, so come...
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“Garden Harmony” at Library
A free gardening program is scheduled for Thursday April 9th from 6:30
to 7:30 in the Meeting Room at the Greenville Public Library. Alyssa
Minter from Miller Flowers will present “Garden Harmony,” sharing ideas
about how to create a harmonious garden through flower colors, plant
types, and companion plants. Space is limited so please contact the
Library at 548-3915 or join on our Facebook page... read
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Make Plays Today Basketball Camp coming to
Versailles
Wade O’Connor Make Plays Today Basketball Camp is coming to the YMCA of
Darke County, Versailles Facility, on April 18th and April 25th.
Campers may register for one and/or both camps. A portion of
proceeds will go to Rustic Hope, a non-profit ministry that offers free
support to pregnant teens before, during and after delivery.
Rustic Hope’s services may include transportation... read
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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... read
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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... read
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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... read
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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... read
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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... read
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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... read
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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... read
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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... read
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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...
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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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Annie Oakley
Festival seeking volunteers
July 24 – July 26, 2015 - The Annie Oakley Festival Committee is a
group of volunteer citizens and business owners who strive and dedicate
themselves and their time to ensure that the memory of “Annie
Oakley – Little Miss Sure Shot” lives on. The core mission is
honoring Darke County’s most famous daughter. The committee looks
forward to providing an engaging, family and community oriented event
for the entire Darke County area... read
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Bradford Ohio
Railroad Museum plans 2015 events
The museum will be opening the museum in April with new hours. The
museum will be open Saturdays from 10 am- 4 pm. April- October. The
museum will open April 11, 2015 at 10 am. This will be when we honor
our past, present and future railroaders and their family. All
railroaders are welcome to attend free of charge. Come and meet other...
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Edison To Host Annual Career Expo
Edison Community College will host its annual Career Expo Tuesday,
March 17, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. in the North Hall of the Piqua campus.
More than 50 organizations ranging from business, construction,
financial services, health care, manufacturing, retail, social
services, and the armed forces are expected to be in attendance,
representing a wide range of job opportunities for west central Ohio
area residents. “We are looking forward to another... read
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DCCA presents innovative percussion group
Scrap Arts Music inventively combines musical skill with innovative
choreography and welding to present unique concerts which have been
enjoyed by audiences around the world. Darke County Center for the Arts
will present percussive group Scrap Arts Music at Henry St. Clair
Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday, March 14; the show begins at 8
p.m. Energetically playing amazing instruments... read
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U.S.
Representative John Boehner… Boehner
Invites High School Students to Compete in Art Competition
-- WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today
released a video message inviting 8th Congressional District high
school students to participate in the 2015 Congressional Art
Competition, An Artistic Discovery. All artwork must be submitted to
Rep. Boehner’s Butler County, Clark County, or Miami County district
office by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2015... read
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Volunteer
opportunities at Darke County Parks
Below you will find several volunteer opportunities for the month of
March please let me know if you wish to assist with any of them.
Tuesday, March 3rd - Friends of the Park Meeting- 6:30 PM. Are you
already a Friends member or would like to join? Please plan on
attending the monthly meeting at the Nature Center. Friday, March 6th –
VTE Meeting- 10AM. Are you interested in helping with the visiting
school trips? If so, please join us... read
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‘We Can Save a
Life’ Blood Drives for March
DAYTON & 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... read
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Cancer Support
Group meets March 5
The next meeting of the “Living with Cancer” Support Group will be held
on Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 7:00 to 8:15 pm. The meeting will take
place in the Board Room on the first floor at Wayne Health
Care. This is located down the hall way past the women’s
center and the lab. Turn left at the end of the hall way.
The Board Room is on the left. March is Colon Cancer month as well as
Kidney Cancer and Multiple Myeloma... read
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4-H Open House
to be held
Although the deadline to become a 4-H member in Darke County is not
until April 1, 2015, now is the time to begin thinking about joining a
4-H club. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more
about the 4-H program in Darke County, plan to attend the 4-H Open
House, Monday, March 9, from 6:30pm-8:00pm at All Seasons Place,
Lighthouse Christian Center, 5256 Sebring Warner Road, Greenville...
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GHS Vocal Music
Winter Concert
GREENVILLE - The Greenville High School Vocal Music Department presents
Winter Concert 2015, Monday, March 2 at 7:00 pm at St. Clair Memorial
Hall. This concert is free to the public with doors opening at 6:30
PM. The evening will consist of sacred, classical and worship
song selections. The concert will begin with Girls Glee and Choraliers
singing “Amazing Grace / Pachelbel’s Canon” and “Agnus Dei.”
Senior Michaela... read
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Timberdoodles
Above
“Peent... Peent!” The American Woodcock is so expertly
camouflaged that it quite nearly vanishes when it rests on the woodland
floor. Not so during the breeding season. In the early spring, the
males put on elaborate flights, dances and unique calls. We’ll scour
the “dancing grounds” near Shawnee Prairie on Thursday, March 12th at
7:30pm to attempt to catch a glimpse at this annual spring
ritual. This hike is free, but pre-registration is...
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EUM Christian
Preschool Open House
EUM Christian Preschool is hosting an Open House on Saturday, March 7
from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at 111 Devor Street in Greenville and will be
accepting registrations for the 2015-16 school year for ages three to
five years old. The open house will provide families an opportunity to
meet the teachers, see our spaces, and learn about the unique Christian...
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Olde Thyme Gardeners reschedules workshop
The Herbal Reflections workshop presented by the Olde Thyme Gardeners
has been rescheduled to March 15, due to the snow storm on the original
date of February 21. New registrations will be accepted until March 10
for $15.00. A downloadable registration form is on
www.oldethymegarden.blogspot.com. Mail it to Olde Thyme
Gardeners, PO Box 74, Greenville, OH 45331. Or simply mail name,
address and phone number along with a check... read
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Ag. Breakfast Meeting
Ag. Breakfast Meeting , Thursday, March 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
April 2, 2015. Sam Custer, Extension Educator, Agriculture &
Natural Resources
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Bluebag Media… Kiwanis annual
Pancake Day set for March 21
GREENVILLE – Wake up hungry on a Saturday morning and head out to the
Greenville High School Cafeteria for Kiwanis of Greenville’s legendary
All-You-Can-Eat pancake breakfast. For $5 per person, patrons can get
sausage, apple sauce, their choice of milk (white or chocolate), coffee
or juice… and unlimited pancakes. “Great pancakes... read
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STEM judges needed for Believe in Ohio
competition
The Ohio Academy of Science has instituted the Inaugural Believe in
Ohio STEM Commercialization Plan Competition. It's very exciting to see
many of our Darke County Schools taking advantage of this program. We
are all working collaboratively to improve the opportunity for students
for next year. Please share with your colleagues and community members
as we need to have even more... read
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Arcanum grads invited to Homecoming
The Arcanum Alumni Advisory Committee cordially invites all graduates
from Arcanum High School to their Arcanum Trojan Homecoming (formerly
called Arcanum Alumni Banquet) on April 18, 2015. The Arcanum Alumni
Association Advisory Committee has been busy over the last several
months to breathe new life into the Alumni Organization; they adopted
the following Mission Statement “to increase... read
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Help Darke County Clean-Up!!
Do you want to help Darke County look it’s best? Join the Darke
County Solid Waste District in our sixth annual Darke County “Trash
Bash” Community Clean-up Day on Saturday and Sunday, April 18 & 19,
2015. By participating, you help create a good impression on
prospective employers, retail businesses, professionals, and others who
visit our “clean” county. According to a 2000... read
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Cornhole
tournament rescheduled
Due to a winter storm affecting the area the weekend of February 21st
the 7th Annual GGSA/GCBL "Grand Slam" Cornhole Tournament has been
rescheduled and will now take place Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Paws
Bingo Hall in Greenville, Ohio, with a guaranteed $1,000.00 purse up
for grabs. Many of the best cornhole players in the region will
compete once again in what has become one of the top tournaments in the...
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Celebrate St.
Patrick's Day at DCCA's "Irish Wave"
Darke County Center for the Arts will host “Irish Wave” at Montage Cafe
in downtown Greenville on Friday, March 13. “We will bring the luck of
the Irish to Friday the 13th, celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a fund
raising party featuring Irish music, food, and a beer tasting; as with
all of our fund raisers, we promise a good time for a good cause,” said
Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive Director. Proceeds will benefit DCCA's
many programs... read
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Volunteers
needed for Nest Box Monitoring!
It’s that time again, time to start maintaining our nest boxes
throughout the parks and preparing them for the nesting season.
Join Parks Naturalist, Mandy Martin on Saturday, February 28 at 10am at
the Nature Center as we would like to begin this project by visiting
all of our parks and do an inventory of boxes. We will designate
a few park locations for volunteers to visit and inspect the boxes then
we’ll meet back here at the Nature Center... read
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Career Tech Center… A Night in
Hollywood
Feb. 26 & 27 - The Greenville Career Technical Center's Supply
Chain Management students are thrilled to Partner with Darke County
Special Olympics to RAISE MONEY and AWARENESS through
a FIRST EVER event - A NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD! The students are
Juniors, members of Business Professionals of America with...
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Believe in Ohio… 2,500 students
compete for cash awards and scholarships
Columbus (February 18, 2015) ... More than 2,500 high school students
at 76 Believe in Ohio schools in 38 counties will compete in Ohio's
future innovation economy by developing science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM) commercialization and STEM business
plans. Competition judges for The Ohio Academy of Science will award
nearly... read
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Waffle Breakfast
The Friends of the Darke County Parks will once again be hosting their
annual Waffle Breakfast on Saturday, March 7th from
8:00am-12:00pm at the Nature Center, 4267 St. Rt. 502 West. Our
volunteers will be serving up a hearty breakfast of waffles, sausage,
juice, coffee and of course pure Ohio Maple Syrup! Tickets are
available for a $5 donation... read
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North Star community blood drive
Darke County, Ohio – The St. Louis Catholic Church will join forces
with Community Blood Center (CBC) to host a community blood drive
Saturday, Feb. 21 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The blood drive will be
at the North Star Community Center, 124 E. Star Road. Everyone
who registers to donate will receive February’s special collection
donor gift, the “Warming Up To Give Blood” soup crock. Donors are
encouraged to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com...
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Author’s Night Features Storytellers
The Friends of the Greenville Public Library's Author’s Night on Friday
February 27th will feature the delightful Jonatha & Harold Wright,
professional storytellers who specialize in Ohio, Appalachian and
Japanese stories. In addition to folk tales, fairy tales,
historical tales, myths and legends they have numerous personal
stories. They carry their audience through the full range of emotions...
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The Bistro Off Broadway Sponsors DCCA’s
Scrap Arts Music
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Ted and Diana Abney, owners
of The Bistro Off Broadway, for their support of the arts in Darke
County. The Abney’s recently hosted a sold out Coffee House
Series performance of Cleveland blues guitarist Austin Walkin’ Cane and
are sponsoring the upcoming DCCA Artists Series performance of Canada’s
internationally-acclaimed invented instrument... read
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VHC celebrates National Heart Health Month
In celebration of National Heart Health Month, patients, residents and
staff of Versailles Health Care Center were encouraged to stay
heart-healthy and show their support on National Wear Red Day February
7th. Coronary heart disease is America’s #1 killer. Stroke
is #3, which can also cause serious disability. Knowing the signs
and symptoms of heart conditions, and how to respond... read
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VHCC 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, February, 23, 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... read
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DCCA presents
free concert by U.S. Army’s Big Band
The internationally acclaimed Jazz Ambassadors, the official touring
big band of the United States Army, will present a free public
performance at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on
Wednesday, March 4. Presented by Darke County Center for the Arts, the
concert will include a broad range of songs from the 19-member
ensemble's vast... read
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Eleventh
Veterans Trip to Washington, DC Announced
Sidney, OH – February 15, 2015 – Shelby County (OH) Veterans to
Washington, DC Committee co-chairs Jody Prater and Mike Bennett have
announced that this group of volunteers is now accepting applications
for their eleventh trip to Washington, DC of Shelby County WWII, Korean
War and Vietnam War Veterans who haven’t yet visited their memorials...
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Teams and Sponsors Needed for Bowl For
Kids’ Sake 2015
The bowl-a-thon will be held Friday, March 6, with time slots at 4,5,
& 6 p.m. at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney and 5 at Treaty Lanes in
Greenville, and Saturday, March 7, with time slots from 12, 1, & 2
p.m. at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney and Treaty Lanes in
Greenville. The festive “St. Patrick’s Day” atmosphere will again
feature lots of green and pots of gold. We also have a great line
up of prizes... read
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Coffee with the commissioner
Commissioner Mike Stegall will have his monthly “coffee with the
commissioner” meeting once again for the good people of the Brethren
Retirement Community. Commissioner Stegall will be speaking
twice to the residents, once on February 25th and once on March
6th. The February meeting will be held at Chestnut
Village from 9:00 a.m. until all
questions are answered. The March meeting will... read
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Think Herbal Spring
The Olde Thyme Gardeners annual workshop, "Herbal Reflections,"
highlights growing and using herbs. Saturday, February 21 Mary Hofacker
presents herb culture and recipes along with edible samples. Popular
speaker Charlie Cressell begins the half day program at 10:00 a.m. in
the Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie Preserve, 4267 Route 502,
Greenville. Walk-ins are welcome at $20.00 per person. More information
is at oldethymegarden.blogspot.com or call Jane, 937-692-8634.
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Westward Migration of the Lenape
Join the Darke County Parks on Thursday, February 26th at 6:30pm as
historical interpreter Tom Franklin discusses the westward migration of
the Lenape. Lenni Lenape translates as Men of Men, The
Grandfathers, The Ancient Ones. Where did they come from? What
was their life style? How did the whiteman force them westward?
These questions and more will be answered during this program...
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“Third Floor Film Series” at Library
The Greenville Public Library is excited to announce the “Third Floor
Film Series,” a new movie program at GPL that celebrates the wonder of
cinema. Once a month GPL will be showing a classic movie in the public
meeting room on the third floor of the library. The “Third Floor Film
Series” will focus on films that local movie lovers probably haven’t
had a chance to see on a large screen since... read
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Backyard Sugarin’
Back by popular demand and just in time for the upcoming maple sugaring
season, join the Darke County Park District on Saturday, February 28th
at 2:00pm to learn a new woodland skill! At the program, you will learn
how to tap your own maples, how and when to collect the sap and,
finally, how to go about turning that sap into maple goodness!
Demonstrations and hands-on experience will ensure that...
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Community Shred
Day
Jon Jordan Agency , 5192 Kruckeberg Rd, located at the corner of
Kruckeberg and State Route 121, Saturday, Feb. 21, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. FREE
TO THE PUBLIC - Bring your old files and documents to be shredded on
the premise. For more information contact Matt Jordan at 937-548-1606.
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Registration
Opens for 2015 CIT Academy
Registration is now open for the 2015 Crisis Intervention Team Academy
for Law Enforcement Professionals. Members of law enforcement
departments in Darke, Miami and Shelby County are eligible to register
for the free four-day training. The CIT Academy is a nationally
recognized program that teaches law enforcement safe and effective
approaches to handling crisis incidents involving a mentally ill
individual... read
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Searching for
Spring Hike
Join a Darke County Parks’ Naturalist on Saturday, February 28th at
2:00pm for a winter hike. We will meet at Worth Family Nature
Preserve (Springhill Road off of 502-West) and enjoy the last scenes of
winter all while searching for signs of spring! Dress for the weather;
camera and binoculars are... read
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Garst presents
historical Mayhem & Murder in SW Ohio
The Darke County Genealogical Society would like to invite members and
the public to a special presentation, “History, Mystery, Mayhem
and Murder”, on Sunday, March 1, at 2:00 p.m., in the Lowell Thomas
Conference room at Garst Museum. Angie Hoschouer, Manager of
Development & Marketing of Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum in
Dayton, OH, will keep you on the edge of your seat with chilling...
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Edison
Celebrates Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, the Diversity Committee at Edison
Community College is hosting a special keynote address from Mr. Joshua
I. Smith. A nationally renowned entrepreneur, business executive and
speaker, Mr. Smith will address the topic, “Economic Rights Assure
Civil Rights.” The free event will be held in the Robinson...
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Maple Sugarin’
at the Prairie
The trees have been tapped, the temperatures are just right and the sap
is flowing! Join the Darke County Parks on Saturday, March 7th
from 8:00am-4:00pm for Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie! This early
spring day at Shawnee Prairie offers guided tours through history and
science as we learn the process of turning sap into syrup. After
our... read
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Presidents Day Closings
Greenville Transit will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, Presidents Day.
It will reopen Feb. 17 at 6 a.m. County offices will also be closed on
Feb. 16. Community Action Partnership will be closed Feb. 16, 2015, in
honor of Presidents’ Day. This includes Darke County Metropolitan
Housing Authority and Community Transportation Services. Normal hours
will resume Tues., Feb. 17, 2015.
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Kasich announces public lottery for State
of the State tickets
COLUMBUS – Today Gov. John R. Kasich invited Ohioans interested in
attending the 2015 State of the State address in Wilmington on Tuesday,
February 24, to submit their names online at
http://governor.ohio.gov/tickets/ to be eligible for a random ticket
drawing. This is the fourth year that tickets have been made available
to the public via the lottery. Ohioans seeking tickets can sign up
beginning today until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17...
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“Writing Your Memoir” Workshop at Library
A very special 2-day workshop “Writing Your Memoir From Scratch” will
be held at the Greenville Public Library on Monday & Tuesday
February 23rd & 24th. Both classes run from 6:30 to 8:00 and
are free and open to the public. Instructor Lianne Spidel describes the
workshop as a chance for participants “to tell your stories and find
forgotten treasures hidden in the Deep Well of your own memory...
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See Schoolhouse Rock Live! at Memorial Hall
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Schoolhouse Rock Live! at
Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Sunday, March 1 at 2
p.m. “This fast-moving, energetic show will rock our stage, delighting
kids and engaging adults with it's pure fun and excitement,” said DCCA
Artistic Director Keith Rawlins. Based on the popular cartoon series
that first hit TV screens in 1973, the show... read
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Greenville High School Vocal Music Sub
Sandwich Sale
The Greenville High School Vocal Music Boosters are sponsoring a Sub
Sandwich Sale through March 10, 2015. The Italian Sub Sandwich
includes: pizza sauce, salami, ham, pepperoni and provolone cheese on
an 8” bun. Sub sandwiches are only $4.00 each. Please contact a GHS
choir student to place your order. Payment must be made at the time the
order is placed. Make checks payable to GHSVMB... read
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Proceeds from basketball match to benefit
son of faculty member
Edison Community College is helping to raise money for Eli Leingang at
the “Shoot for Eli” basketball match on Wednesday, February 18 at the
Piqua campus gymnasium. The women’s basketball game begins at 5:30 p.m.
with the men’s game following at 7:30 p.m. In 2011, Edison faculty
member Brian Leingang and his wife, Noelle, were hit with the
devastating news that their one-year-old son... read
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Tenant Based
Rental Subsidy
Community Action Partnership has received funding from the Community
Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) in partnership with Darke County
Commissioners for tenant based rental subsidy (TBRA) throughout Darke
County. Preference will be given to those who are homeless, veterans,
and whose income is at or below 30% area median income. Proof of
Homelessness and Veterans DD-214 must be submitted... read
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“Starting
Seeds” at Library
Gardeners won’t want to miss this year’s re-opening of the Growing
Harvest Seed Library’s 2015 season! On Thursday February 19th
Edward Flora from Richland Gardens will speak on “starting seeds” at
the Greenville Public Library. Don’t miss this informative,
informal, and educational session in the 3rd floor Meeting Room at
6:30. Refreshments... read
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Jordan Insurance Agency Sponsors DCCA
Family Theatre Series
Jordan Insurance Agency sponsors Darke County Center for the Arts’
Family Theatre Series programming. The DCCA Family Theatre Series
continues Sunday, February 15th at 2:00 pm, with The Very Hungry
Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favourites. “DCCA Family Theatre
Series brings the joy of theater to children and their families, and we
are delighted to be a sponsor,” shared Jon Jordan... read
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Free Computer Classes
The Greenville Public Library is holding two free Computer Classes on
Thursdays February 19th and February 26th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The first class is Basic Computer Skills and the second one is Basic
Internet Skills. Patrons can also set up an appointment for help with
eBooks any other Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00. The teacher is
Librarian Stephanie St. Myers who is very knowledgeable and patient!...
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New STNA course to begin Feb. 23
Darke County Workforce Development and the Greenville CTEC have
announced that their next State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) course
will begin on February 23, 2015. According to program coordinator
Emily Powers, “STNA graduates are in high demand. A very high
percentage of our students pass the State Test on the first try and our
job placement rate is nearly 100%.” The course will run...
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Seventh annual
Cornhole Tournament set for Feb. 21
The 7th Annual GGSA/GCBL "Grand Slam" Cornhole Tournament is set for
Saturday, February 21st at Paws Bingo Hall in Greenville, Ohio, with a
guaranteed $1,000.00 purse up for grabs. Many of the best cornhole
players in the region will compete once again in what has become one of
the top tournaments in the region. Be sure to mark your calendars for
this great event! The event is in support of The Greenville...
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Free Family
Movie Night at Edison
Edison Community College will offer a free viewing of “Big Hero 6,” on
Tuesday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m. The viewing will be held in the
Robinson Theater at the Piqua Campus and is open to the community. “Big
Hero 6” tells the story of a unique bond formed between a large
inflatable robot, Baymax, and boy-genius, Hiro Hamada. Together they
team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes to
combat a criminal plot that threatens the metropolis... read
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“Herbal
Reflections” coming soon
February 21, The Olde Thyme Gardeners present their annual Spring
Workshop, "Herbal Reflections." The half day program begins at
10:00 a.m. in the Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie Preserve, 4267 Route
502 near Greenville. Learn more about successful growing of herbs and
what to do with them from Mary Hofacker of the Preble County Herb
Society. She will provide samples of herbed butter, crostini, soup and
cookies. Popular... read
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CAP offers HEAP
to Seniors 60+
Community Action Partnership of Greater Dayton – Darke County has
received funding from the Area Agency on Aging to provide Home Energy
Assistant Program (HEAP) Outreach to seniors 60+ effective until April
15, 2015. The focus is on increasing outreach to the homebound. CAP
will provide outreach, information and assistance completing HEAP
applications to individuals in Darke County who are 60 years of age or
older and/or have... read
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New welding
class to begin Feb. 17
Darke County Workforce Development and the Greenville CTEC have
announced that their next welding class will begin on February 17,
2015. The course is a part of the adult workforce program launched
jointly by the two entities, with its curriculum developed in
conjunction with local manufacturers such as Midmark and Norcold. The
course runs for 8 weeks... read
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Soup Crock is
blood donor gift for February
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Come in out of the cold and donate blood at a
Darke County blood drive. Everyone who registers to donate will
receive February’s special collection donor gift, the “Warming Up To
Give Blood” soup crock. Donors are encouraged to schedule an
appointment online at www.DonorTime.com. Beethoven struck...
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Heroin epidemic discussion offered by DCLWV
Heroin has become a big problem in Darke County, It has not only ruined
lives but caused many individuals and families suffering from assault,
robbery and murder resulting from the need of addicts to support their
habits. An informational meeting on the Heroin Problem in Darke County
will be held on Tuesday, February 24 at 7 p.m. in Edison Community
College, 601 Wagner Avenue, Greenville. This opportunity to become
informed about this growing... read
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Darke County Visitors Bureau… Here's
What's Happening in February
It's February... The month we celebrate love. Join us in celebrating
what there is to love about Darke County, Ohio! During the entire month
of February, join us on Instagram {DarkeCountyOhio} and share your
photos of the places you love in Darke County. Be sure to use
#ilovedarkecounty. At the end of the month, one winner will be selected
to receive a Sweetheart Package to The Inn at Versailles...
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YMCA Partners with Library
The Darke County YMCA is partnering with the Greenville Public Library
for the Library's Adult Winter Reading Program by donating a Six-Month
Adult Membership as a grand prize. Each year the Library hosts a
Summer and Winter Reading Program with weekly and grand prizes.
This is the first time a Y Membership has been offered. Librarian Deb
Cameron explained “Our grand prizes... read
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Civic
Theater & Humane Society team up Feb. 28
February can be a pretty dull month, there isn’t usually a whole lot
going on, but fortunately for you, Darke County Civic Theater and Darke
County Humane Society have teamed up to bring a hint of summer fun to
February! They will be hosting “Wild West Family Fun Day” on Saturday,
February 28th, at Paws Bingo Hall in Greenville. This will be a fun
event for the whole family! Be sure to come... read
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Volunteers
Needed for Maple Syrup Festival; Freezing Nights & Thawing Days
During this entertaining and eventful time of the year the Friends of
the Darke County Parks hosts a Waffle & Sausage Breakfast and the
Park District hosts a Maple Syrup Festival. Below are the
different days and opportunities in which we could use your help. Maple
Syrup Festival -- Join us at Shawnee Prairie on Saturday, March 7th
(8am-4pm) and assist with the festival... read
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Blind
Date with a Book
The Greenville Public Library is hosting a fun week-long event called
“Blind Date with a Book” to celebrate Valentine's Day. Patrons
will find a display on the second floor of books chosen by the staff
that are wrapped in butcher paper with labels that give a little
enticing information. They can be checked out and reviewed as to
how you liked your “date.” Librarian Rachel Brock writes...
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