Party, concert set for weekend

A couple of special events are scheduled for this weekend.

2nd Chance at Life Ministry will host a parking lot party while Union Chapel and Hickory Grove churches hold a concert.

The parking lot party from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday is free and will feature music and food. 2nd Chance at Life is located at 228 S. Meridian St., Portland.

Chuck and Tyler Williams, who perform bluegrass, gospel, country and folk music, will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday at Union Chapel Church, 6238 N. 375 West, and at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Hickory Grove Church on Indiana 1 south of Pennville. The concerts are free, and refreshments will be provided.

Go strumming

Limberlost State Historic Site will host the Limberlost Bluegrass Jamboree from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the site, 200 E. 6th St., Geneva.

The free event features musicians who perform on a volunteer basis. Everyone is welcome to perform acoustic music solo or in groups.

Refreshments will be provided, and attendees are invited to bring a lawn chair.

For more information, contact Curt Burnette at [email protected] or (260) 368-7428.

Apply for Lilly

The Portland Foundation is now accepting applications for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.

The Lilly scholarship is open to high school seniors. It provides tuition to any Indiana college in addition to a yearly stipend for books and equipment.

Applications are available at portlandfoundation.org. The deadline is 5 p.m. Sept. 3.

For more information, call (260) 726-4260.

Workshops set

Minnetrista has glass-related activities scheduled for the second half of the month.

A glass pendant workshop will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 24. Participants will create their own glass pendant. The fee is $55 and the deadline to register is Aug. 22.

A glass torch work open house will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 23 and 24 for experienced glass workers. Those who have attended a flame working workshop at Minnetrista previously will be able to hone their skills.

For more information on the events, visit minnetrista.net or call (765) 282-4848.