Edison State Community College
collecting items for children
The AmeriCorps Completion Coaches at Edison State Community College are
seeking donations to help children at The Village House, a
not-for-profit organization based out of Fremont, Ohio. The Village
House supports children affected by abuse, neglect, divorce, or
separation, by helping to rebuilding family relationships. Those
interested in supporting these children with stuffed animals, dolls,
board games, and gift cards are asked... read
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MVCTC Parent Teacher Conferences
Scheduled
Englewood, Ohio – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) has
scheduled the 2015-2016 Parent Teacher Conferences for Wednesday,
November 4, from 3-5 p.m. and Thursday, November 5, from 3-7 p.m. This
is an excellent opportunity for parents to visit MVCTC, meet the staff,
and see examples of their child’s progress at MVCTC. Parents are asked
to contact their child’s instructors to set-up a conference at a
time... read
more |
Project FeederWatch
Calling all birders! Join Darke County Park District, and participate
in Project FeederWatch, every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30-11:30am.
This is a unique ‘Citizen Science’ program organized by Cornell
University which studies winter bird populations. Observations from
right here in Darke County may be used in scientific journals and
shared with ornithologists and bird lovers... read
more |
Save some time—and perhaps a
life—this weekend
American Red Cross recommends four smarter, safer ways to spend the
extra hour you gain this weekend -- October 29, 2015 – Time, it is
said, is on your side. That may not always be the case, but it’s
certainly true this weekend. Daylight Savings Time kicks in on Saturday
night, and rather than simply sleeping away that extra hour you gain
when you set your clocks back—tempting as that may be... read
more |
Ag.
Breakfast Meeting
Ag. Breakfast Meeting, Thursday, November 5, 7:30am, Brethren
Retirement Center's Cafeteria, Greenville (Enter through the Brethren
Retirement Center's main doors, under the awning, and follow the signs
to the cafeteria.) For your calendar: the following month’s meeting
will be December 3, 2015. Sam Custer, Extension Educator, Agriculture
& Natural Resources
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Garst
Museum… Garst
Celebrates Uniform
Donation with “A Night at the Garst Canteen”
On Saturday, November 7, Garst Museum will rock to the Big Band sound.
The museum has received a donation of the World War II Army uniforms of
Robert L. Niswonger Sr. and his wife, Agnes Carpenter Niswonger. Agnes
played trombone in the Army Band, making the band music of that era
appropriate. Robert was born in Darke County and Agnes in nearby
Randolph County, Indiana... read
more |
Annual Cancer Association Gospel
Sing
Coming Nov. 8; Association
to hold Open House Nov. 6
Multi Dove Award winning and Grammy nominated artist Christian Davis is
not only a multi-talented man of God, but the hand of God is evidently
working in his life. It is a rarity in any genre of musical
entertainment when someone comes along with an individual talent that
can captivate an audience for an entire performance. Even more of a
rarity is when someone comes along with not only... read
more |
| Register Now for Soil Fertility
&
Nutrient Management Workshop Series Beginning in November
- As the farm economy becomes tighter and the environmental pressure
greater on farmers, understanding your soil fertility and nutrient
needs becomes ever so important. The Darke Soil and Water
Conservation District (SWCD) will again be hosting the Soil Fertility
& Nutrient Management Workshop Series beginning in
November.
This is a four-part workshop that begins with the basics and ends with
a farm plan... read
more |
Fort Greeneville Chapter DAR will
participate in the DAV 5k
On Nov 7th at 9 am, members of Fort Greeneville will participate in the
DAV 5k in Cincinnati. This is the 3rd year they have held it and the
support/participation of this run/walk is amazing. The Motorcycle Honor
Ride kicks off the event. If you would like to donate to the
run
on behalf of our chapter or would like to join us in this 5k run/walk,
please go to the link at the end of this post. WHY WE
PARTICIPATE: It is estimated... read
more |
DCCA
brings Madeline & The Bad Hat to Memorial Hall
Darke County Center for the Arts will present ArtsPower National
Touring Theatre's production of Madeline and the Bad Hat at Henry St.
Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Sunday, November 15 at 2 p.m.
According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, the musical will
appeal to boys as well as girls, many of whom are already fans of the
Madeline books. “The bad hat of the title is Pepito... read
more |
Autumn:
A Great Time to Visit the Parks!
The Darke County Park District would like to extend an invitation to
all Darke County residents and beyond to visit our twelve beautiful
parks including the Tecumseh Trail Bike Path. Autumn is a lovely time
of year with the heat, humidity, and insects gone and all the
astounding colors developing. It won’t be too much longer before snow
and ice may keep everyone tucked inside with a warm... read
more |
Edison
State Community
College… Edison
State hosts
annual college fair
To help parents and students through the college selection process,
Edison State Community College will be hosting its annual College Fair
on Wednesday, November 4, from 12:30 – 2 p.m. in the gymnasium at the
Piqua Campus. Finding the right school can be an overwhelming task.
Options including size, location, and cost are all elements that can
have a major impact on a student’s decision... read
more |
DCCA announces Ghost Walk tour
guides and
actors
Darke County Center for the Arts' twelfth annual Ghost Walk on Friday,
October 30, Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1 will feature
costumed tour guides who lead participants to haunted sites in downtown
Greenville as well as actors who will portray characters involved in
the ghostly tales. Tour guides include Michael Bitner... read
more |
Edison Study Abroad Travels to
France
Anticipation builds as community members, employees, and students at
Edison State Community College prepare for the March 12-18, 2016, Study
Abroad Tour of France. With its distinctive culture, world-class art,
iconic landmarks, and seaside, France has something for everyone. The
group will spend the first part of the trip in Orleans and the Loire
Valley before traveling to Paris for the balance of the stay.
Highlights of the seven days spent... read
more |
Main
Street Greenville… Beggars'
Night & Halloween Parade
returns to Greenville
GREENVILLE, Ohio- On Thursday, October 29th, downtown Greenville will
be transformed into a trail of Halloween treats for elementary school
aged children. The Early Bird/BlueBag Media, Main Street Greenville and
downtown businesses are pleased to bring this safe Halloween event to
the community! There are many ways to join in the fun, including a
costume contest and costume... read
more |
Colors
at Eidson Hike with DCP
Darke County is awash with color just waiting to be marveled at and
captured with a camera. Autumn hiking with its crisp air and lack of
mosquitoes bests summer’s heat and humidity. On Halloween morning join
a Naturalist at Eidson Woods Preserve where hopefully there will not
only be vibrant colors above but also below. The beech and maple forest
should provide stunning golds and oranges... read
more |
Edison Darke County Campus to
offer
communication seminar
Edison State Community College will be offering the first of many
Workforce Development seminars planned for the future. Titled “Hands-On
Communication in the Workplace,” the initial offering is a two-part
seminar scheduled for Tuesday, November 10 and Tuesday, November 17
from 2 to 5 p.m. at Edison’s Darke County Campus (DCC) in Greenville.
The seminar will focus on personal... read
more |
Gospel Sing at Memorial Hall in
Greenville
on Nov. 8
On Sunday, November 8, Cancer Association of Darke County will hold
their annual gospel concert fundraiser. It will be held again
this year at Memorial Hall from 3 to 5 pm. The hall has been remodeled,
so this will be an opportunity to hear some great groups sing and also
see the revamped hall. Admission is free. A
freewill
offering will be taken. All proceeds will go to the cancer
association. Refreshments will be served along with a Bake
Sale... read
more |
Edison
Community College… Edison
Brings Peace Week Events to Campus
Held in conjunction with the Dayton Literary Peace Prize (DLPP), Edison
State Community College’s English and Communications faculty will be
hosting a week of peace-focused events beginning October 26. All Peace
Week events will be held at Edison’s Piqua Campus and are free and open
to the community. The week’s events include: Monday, October 26: The
Diversity Discussion... read
more |
OSU Alumni host annual blood drive
Blood Donors, on November 10 may think they are at an OSU Football
Tailgate Party. They will be close to the truth as the OSU
Alumni
Club of Darke County sponsor their Annual Tailgate Blood Drive from
12:30 to 6:30 at the Greenville Church of the Brethren at 421 Central
Avenue. Amid game day decorations, Buckeye memorabilia will be given as
door prizes and donors will be offered a large variety of goodies,
including tasty buckeyes... read
more |
DCCA
Ghost Walk Raises Money for the Arts in Darke County
Darke County Center for the Arts will continue a long-standing
Halloween-season tradition when they host their twelfth annual Ghost
Walk in Downtown Greenville on Friday, October 30, Saturday, October
31, and Sunday, November 1. The much anticipated annual event
raises money to continue DCCA's mission of cultural enrichment,
supporting Arts in Education programming and presentations of
professional performing artists right here in our community... read
more |
Vendors
Sought for Horse Parade
Main Street Greenville is seeking vendors for this year’s Hometown
Holiday Horse Parade, which will be held on Saturday, November 21st at
7 pm. Vendor spaces are available to non-profit organizations or church
groups who would like to set-up a booth selling food during the parade.
Interested organizations need to contact Main Street Greenville at
937-548-4998. Deadline for submission is Monday, November 2nd. Hurry,
space is limited... read
more |
Edison
Community College… Edison
Brings Peace Week Events to Campus
Held in conjunction with the Dayton Literary Peace Prize (DLPP), Edison
State Community College’s English and Communications faculty will be
hosting a week of peace-focused events beginning October 26. All Peace
Week events will be held at Edison’s Piqua Campus and are free and open
to the community. The week’s events include: Monday, October 26: The
Diversity Discussion... read
more |
DCCA… Mad River Theater Works coming to
local
schools
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Mad River Theater Works
performing John Henry for fourth through sixth grade students in all
local public schools from October 26 through October 30. The second of
DCCA's Arts In Education series, this production based on a well-known
figure of American folklore uses storytelling, drama, and music to
bring a legendary character to life. These shows are... read
more |
BRC Lunch to Go
Back by popular demand… Brethren Retirement Community’s Lunch to Go! It
will be delivered to your office on Friday, Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. For details, download the flyer here.
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Cancer
Association of Darke
County … Annual
Gospel Sing Nov.
8 at Memorial Hall
The public is invited to the annual Gospel Sing fundraiser held by the
local cancer association. Different groups will be performing
that afternoon. One of those groups: The Lemon
Family, from
Greenville, has been singing together for quite some time.
Mike
and Lori met in high school and after they were married, began singing
together throughout... read
more |
Edison
Community College… Stagelight
Players Present Agatha
Christie’s The Mousetrap
The Edison Stagelight Players will make their debut performance of
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, from October 23 to November 1. All
performances will be held in the Robinson Theater at the Piqua Campus.
The Mousetrap is a popular murder mystery tale set in an English
country house in 1952 that chronicles the story of a group of... read
more |
October blood drives update
Greenville Grace Church will partner with Community Blood Center in
hosting a cancer awareness month blood drive Monday, Oct. 19 from 3
p.m. to 7 p.m. at 4805 State Route 49. Everyone who registers
to
donate will receive the “Every Donor Makes a Difference - Give Hope,
Give Blood” t-shirt. Donors are encouraged to schedule an
appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call 1-800-388-GIVE. St.
Louis Catholic Church in North Star... read
more |
Help needed for the Candlelight
Dinners on
the Prairie
DCP Volunteers, Are you interested in assisting with the Candlelight
Dinners on the Prairie in the Log House? We are in
need of
volunteers to help cook over the hearth, serve food /beverages to the
public and everything in-between! We are also in need of food
donations. The food donation needs are attached, please let me know if
you can help donate anything. The dates for the 2015 dinners
are
Saturday, October 24th and Saturday, November 7th... read
more |
S.H.I.N.E. Family Fall Festival
On Sunday, Oct. 25, kids of all shapes and sizes dressed as princesses,
cowboys and Superheroes will converge on EUM Worship Center for
S.H.I.N.E., a community wide alternative to traditional Trick or
Treat. S.H.I.N.E. is short for Share His Incredible News
Everywhere and is hosted by Children’s Ministry at EUM
Church.
It’s a great way for kids and families from all over Darke County... read
more |
Edison
Community College… Art
of Recovery showcase and reception
The Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services, together
with NAMI of Darke, Miami and Shelby Counties, cordially invite you to
attend the Art of Recovery Reception Wednesday October 21 from 5:30 to
7PM in the Myers-Vacarro Art Gallery at Edison Community College in
Piqua. The showcase includes a photo, “Recently Widowed,” by Ruth
McDaniel of Greenville... read
more |
Full Harvest Moon Hike at DCP
Autumn offers some of the absolute best hiking in Darke County. The
bugs are nearly gone, humidity is a memory, the landscape is full of
fantastic colors, and the crunch of leaves underfoot pleases the soul
every step of the way! On October 26th at 7pm join a naturalist at
Turkeyfoot Preserve at 40113 Bishop Road south of Greenville for the
Full Harvest Moon Hike. Take in the beauty... read
more |
New
Year’s Eve Gala Benefits “Scavengers”
For the average American, it is difficult to imagine a life in which
the city dump is both your home and place of employment. The
garbage, the smell, and the filth are outside our realm of
understanding. And yet these living conditions are reality for over
10,000 people who live and work in and around the Guatemala City Dump.
Even in their own country, these impoverished citizens are
outcasts. They are referred to as “scavengers,” devalued... read
more |
“Fright Night” at the Library
Be prepared to be scared! The Greenville Public Library’s
second
annual “Fright Night” haunted library will take place Halloween weekend
on both Friday October 30th & Saturday October 31st from 7:00
to
10:00. The Library will be closed at 3:00 on Friday and all
day
on Saturday. This event is being conducted by Gateway Youth with
assistance from other community groups such as... read
more |
Greenville
LWV
to hold meeting on redistricting
Redistricting in Ohio has been a topic of study for the Ohio League of
Women Voters for several years. On Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m. in
the Ohio State Extension Meeting Room at 603 Wagner Avenue, Greenville,
the local LWV will share information and concerns regarding this
important ballot issue. Bring a friend and questions about this issue
and what it means for our area and our representation in state and... read
more |
Main Street Greenville… Holiday
Parade Accepting Entries Until 11/8!
The 12th Annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade will be on Saturday,
November 21st. Ohio Magazine readers voted our parade as the BEST in
Ohio for 2015! We are now accepting entries for the parade. You can
click below to submit your form... read
more |
Edison
Holds 5K
in Honor of Professor
Edison State Community College’s 5K for a Cause will be held on
Saturday, October 31, 2015, at the Piqua Campus. The race will be held
in remembrance of long-time Edison professor Dawn Hines who passed away
earlier this year. Edison’s 5K for a Cause is held annually to benefit
community members in need. Proceeds from this year’s race will be
donated to the Dawn Stinson Memorial Fund... read
more |
2015
Annual
Fish Sale
The Darke Soil and Water Conservation District will be conducting their
annual fish sale. We will be offering largemouth bass, bluegill,
channel catfish, yellow perch, black crappie, redear sunfish, hybrid
bluegill, white amur and minnows. Call the Darke Soil and Water
Conservation for order forms and pricing. You can visit us online at
darkeswcd.com or stop by the office at 1117 South Towne Court in
Greenville. Orders must be received with payment... read
more |
Library
Host
Composting Class
Join us for an informative presentation on “Composting “ by Dan Young
on Thursday October 22nd from 6:30 to 7:30 in the upstairs meeting
room. Dan will discuss the benefits of using and creating
your
own compost to enhance soil condition and replenish nutrients to your
garden and lawn. He says “Give your soil that extra
initiative to
produce by adding organic compost.” Refreshments will... read
more |
Scholarships
available for Edison’s Academy for Community Leadership series
The Edison Foundation’s Academy for Community Leadership (the Academy)
begins its thirteenth program of classes on January 20, 2016 for those
who serve as members and executive directors of not-for-profit boards.
The classes are designed to help individuals make a difference on their
boards and in their communities. Edison State Community College hosts
the 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. sessions set... read
more |
Autism
Spectrum
support group to host October meetings
Darke County's autism spectrum disorder (ASD) support and resource
group, ASD in the Darke, will meet Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 pm. Meetings
take place on the third Thursday of the month at 1123 Wayne Ave.,
Greenville, which used to be a church. The group will host a
sensory-friendly Halloween-themed meeting on Oct. 27, 7-9 pm also at
1123 Wayne Ave., Greenville. Guests are asked to bring a snack to share
and their own drinks... read
more |
Darke
County Solid Waste District… FREE
9-Volt Battery Exchange
We want to help keep you and your family safe, participate in the smoke
detector battery exchange. Bring us your spent 9-volt battery and we’ll
give you a new one!! Exchange your batteries on the following dates:
Now - Nov 6, 2015 - City of Greenville Fire Dept. M-Th 8:00 am to 4:30
pm & Fri 8 am to 1 pm; Now— Nov 6, 2015 - Darke Co Solid Waste
Dist. M—F 8:30 am to 4:00 p.m. Now— Nov 6, 2015... read
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| Edison
Community College… Event
to Honor Seven Miami Valley World War II Veterans
- Edison State Community College is hosting a special event to honor
seven World War II (WWII) veterans at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October
15. Admission is free and the public is invited to pay respect to these
Miami Valley of Ohio veterans. The event will feature live music,
photography of WWII era aircraft, Dayton Patriot Pin-Ups, Commendations
from Speaker of the House, John Boehner, and special presentations from
the Miami Valley... read
more |
Rumpke
Brings
Curbside Recycling To Darke County
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio, October 9, 2015—Rumpke Waste & Recycling is
offering every other week, curbside recycling service at no additional
charge to Rumpke customers living South of State Route 47 in Darke
County, Ohio. The week of October 5 qualified residents received a
mailer detailing their new recycling service. The mailer includes a
list of acceptable recyclables and a collection schedule... read
more |
Visit
Walk-Through Colon at Darke County Health Fair
Wayne HealthCare is excited to partner with the Tina Kiser Cancer
Concern Coalition and Southeastern Med from Cambridge, OH to exhibit
the inflatable “Kiser Colon at the Darke County Health Fair on October
13th in the Youth Building at the Darke County Fairgrounds. The colon
display will be in the Coliseum from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The 2015
Health... read
more |
CAP
looking for
new director
Community Action Partnership Greater Dayton Area Darke County
Director: This is a full-time, exempt position for Darke
County.
This person is the chief spokesperson for all programs in the County.
Supervises all Program Coordinators. Insures
adherence at
the County level with all reporting requirements. Is
responsible
for program development and acquisition opportunities and coordinates
with the Community Action Partnership office... read
more |
Library's
October’s Film… Cat People
In October the Greenville Public Library's “Third Floor Film Series”
will be screening the suspenseful 1942 horror film Cat People.
Librarian David Nilsen says ”As the autumn leaves fly around in the
chilly darkness outside, attendees will watch a film that helped to
elevate the horror genre from b-picture status to artistic legitimacy.
“Directed by Jacques Tourneur, the film tells... read
more |
Tecumseh
Trail:
Free Family Fun
The crisp autumn breeze flows past you as you pedal your way to the
next rest point. Bright reds and oranges crunch under your tires as
other leaves float gently down around you. Ahead you spot a few of
summer’s last Monarchs making their way south. All these experiences
and more await you at the Tecumseh Trail Bike Trail. Here in your own
backyard the Darke County Park District has provided residents and
visitors alike... read
more |
Spookytown
USA
House Decorating Contest
Anyone and Everyone is eligible to enter the house decorating contest
in Union City IN-OH. There will be one first prize of $50.00
and
one second prize of $25.00. Winners will be chosen based on originality
and quality, not quantity of decorations. Winners will be
announced at the Halloween Parade. Entries will be accepted at the City
Building or the Antique Mall until 4:30 PM Monday October 12th. The
houses... read
more |
Candlelight
Dinners on the Prairie at DCP
The table is set, the servants are in their places, and the Darke
County Park District is ready to provide you with a remarkable 18th
century historical experience in the log house at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve at 4267 St. Rt. 502 west of Greenville. A hearth-cooked meal
will be served family style to all who attend this unique Candlelight
Dinner on the... read
more |
The
Great
Pumpkin Hunt at DCP
Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! Wander through the woods in search of
fall’s most popular color, orange! Each pumpkin contains a special fall
treat, but participants must answer some fall trivia questions to find
the hidden goodies. Inside the Nature Center each child will get a
pumpkin to paint and take home. Children are encouraged to wear... read
more |
Darke County Center for the arts… Ghost
Walk tickets on sale
Darke County Center for the Arts will continue a long-standing
Halloween-season tradition when they host their twelfth annual Ghost
Walk in Downtown Greenville on Friday, October 30, Saturday, October
31, and Sunday, November 1. Based on stories collected by Arcanum
resident Rita Arnold which tell of local ghostly encounters, walks... read
more |
Edison
holds open house for students and parents
Edison State Community College invites community members, area high
school students and their parents to Explore Edison on Thursday,
October 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Robinson Theater at the Piqua
Campus. The open house event will showcase over thirty of the College’s
academic programs. In addition to exploring Edison’s academic programs,
attendees are invited to meet professors, tour state-of-the-art
facilities, learn more... read
more |
Still Time to Enter the DCP Photo
Contest
Calling all amateur photographers! There are still a few more weeks to
submit photos for the 2015 Darke County Park District Photo Contest.
Get outside and capture the beauty of YOUR Darke County Parks! The
winning photos submitted will be used to create a 2016 calendar. There
are twelve Darke County Parks and twelve months in the year. The goal
is to feature a different park each... read
more |
DCCA
Coffeehouse Series presents Adelee & Gentry
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Adelee and Gentry in
concert at The Bistro Off Broadway on Thursday, October 29; the show
begins at 7 p.m. The sisters from West Alexandria who have become
rising stars on the Nashville music scene are part of DCCA's
Coffeehouse Series which offers high quality artists performing in an
inviting, comfortable setting where food and drink... read
more |
Multiple entities host Cancer
Awareness
Blood Drives
Bradford High School will host a community blood drive Monday, Oct. 12
from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the school auditorium, 750 Railroad
Ave. Everyone who registers to donate will receive the
Community
Blood Center (CBC) “Every Donor Makes a Difference - Give Hope, Give
Blood” cancer awareness t-shirt. Donors are encouraged to
schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com... read
more |
GHS
Walking
Program
Again this year, Greenville High School will open its doors to
community members seeking a warm, safe place to walk on winter
evenings. The public is invited to walk at the high school from 6 to 8
p.m. Mondays through Thursdays beginning Monday, Nov. 16, and
continuing through March 24, 2016. There will be no walking during
Christmas... read
more |
Darke
County Parks… Volunteer
Opportunities for October 2015
DCP Volunteers, Below are the volunteer opportunities we have planned
for the month of October. Please let me know if you are
available
to assist with any of the projects/ tasks. Early Morning Discovery Hike
-- Join a Naturalist at 8AM on Tuesday mornings and hike the trails to
see who calls Darke County Parks their home. Volunteer Trail Educators
Needed -- Do you enjoy working with children? If so, sign up and join
us to help with a visiting... read
more |
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