December 6, 2019 at 5:48 p.m.
Museum is ready for holiday
Taking Note
Museum is ready for holiday
The Jay County Historical Museum is getting into the Christmas spirit.
Sixteen Christmas trees decorated by community groups are on display.
The museum will be open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday from now until Dec. 31, with the exception of Dec. 24 and 25.
This Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the museum will host Family Day, with a visit by Santa about 2 p.m.
A Christmas Open House is set for Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m.
To emphasize the Christmas spirit, the museum is collecting items for the Jayland Homeless Shelter.
Items requested for the shelter include laundry soap, shampoo, conditioner, bed pillows and body soap for men and women.
Among the groups that have decorated Christmas trees are CrownePoint Assisted Living, the Mississinewa Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, 2nd Chance at Life Ministries, Jay County Home Extension, the Jay County Christian Academy, John Jay Center for Learning, the Pregnancy Care Center, Portland Kiwanis Club, Jayland Parnters, Jay County Solid Waste Management District, IU Health Jay Hospital and the Jay Community Center.
Toy giveaway
The Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department’s annual toy giveaway has been set for Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the basement of First American Baptist Church, 427 S. Main St., Dunkirk.
Those attending the giveaway should enter from Jay Street and should bring a driver’s license and a current utility bill for proof of residency. Those who wish to donate new toys for the giveaway should take them to the Dunkirk Fire Station.
Tree fest
The 15th annual Fort Festival of Trees will be held at the Fort Recovery Public Library, Dec. 9 through 31 during regular business hours.
Trees and wreaths will be decorated by local businesses, organizations, families, and individuals. The display is free and open to the public. Visitors will vote for their favorite tree and the display with the most votes will receive the title of “2019 People’s Choice Award”.
Blood drives
Two American Red Cross blood drives have been scheduled for December in Jay County.
Blood will be collected on Friday, Dec. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at IU Health Jay Hospital.
Then on Monday, Dec. 23, there will be a Red Cross blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. at Bryant Wesleyan Church, 209 S. Hendricks St., Bryant.
All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Elsa’s coming
Jay County Public Library’s annual holiday open house is set for Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Queen Elsa from “Frozen” will visit throughout.
Sixteen Christmas trees decorated by community groups are on display.
The museum will be open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday from now until Dec. 31, with the exception of Dec. 24 and 25.
This Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the museum will host Family Day, with a visit by Santa about 2 p.m.
A Christmas Open House is set for Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m.
To emphasize the Christmas spirit, the museum is collecting items for the Jayland Homeless Shelter.
Items requested for the shelter include laundry soap, shampoo, conditioner, bed pillows and body soap for men and women.
Among the groups that have decorated Christmas trees are CrownePoint Assisted Living, the Mississinewa Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, 2nd Chance at Life Ministries, Jay County Home Extension, the Jay County Christian Academy, John Jay Center for Learning, the Pregnancy Care Center, Portland Kiwanis Club, Jayland Parnters, Jay County Solid Waste Management District, IU Health Jay Hospital and the Jay Community Center.
Toy giveaway
The Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department’s annual toy giveaway has been set for Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the basement of First American Baptist Church, 427 S. Main St., Dunkirk.
Those attending the giveaway should enter from Jay Street and should bring a driver’s license and a current utility bill for proof of residency. Those who wish to donate new toys for the giveaway should take them to the Dunkirk Fire Station.
Tree fest
The 15th annual Fort Festival of Trees will be held at the Fort Recovery Public Library, Dec. 9 through 31 during regular business hours.
Trees and wreaths will be decorated by local businesses, organizations, families, and individuals. The display is free and open to the public. Visitors will vote for their favorite tree and the display with the most votes will receive the title of “2019 People’s Choice Award”.
Blood drives
Two American Red Cross blood drives have been scheduled for December in Jay County.
Blood will be collected on Friday, Dec. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at IU Health Jay Hospital.
Then on Monday, Dec. 23, there will be a Red Cross blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. at Bryant Wesleyan Church, 209 S. Hendricks St., Bryant.
All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Elsa’s coming
Jay County Public Library’s annual holiday open house is set for Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Queen Elsa from “Frozen” will visit throughout.
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