Library event to evoke the Roaring '20s

It’s time to dig up some vintage clothing, practice your Charleston steps and get ready for Jay County Public Library’s “Leap into the ’20s” event on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Free and open to the public high school age or older, the dry event at the library will feature live musice by Matt Tolentino and the Singapore Singers, an authentic 1920s-style band.

In addition to live music, there will be games refreshments and a costume contest. Participants are urged to dress in their best 1920s-style outfits.

For more information, contact the library at (260) 726-7890.



Fun tonight

It’s Family Fun Night tonight at Evangelical Methodist Church, 930 W. Main St., There will be crafts, refreshments and devotions. For more information, phone (260) 251-0970.



Be natural

A Master Naturalist class will be offered at Ouabache State Park in Wells County this spring.

The class will run from March 11 through May 6 on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

The educational program has been developed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Purdue University Extension.

The fee for the class is $75, and registration is due by Feb. 28.

To receive a registration form or to get more information, call (463) 203-6562 or email [email protected].



Retiring

Linda Shreve will be retiring from Jay County Public Library after 25 years of service. The public is invited to attend a retirement party in her honor from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the library’s Community Room on March 5.



Duo keynoting

Keynote speakers for LifeStream’s 17th Annual Aging Well Conference will be Karen E Laine and Mina Hawk of the hit HGTV show, Good Bones. 

The mother-daughter duo hunt down battered homes in bleaker Indianapolis neighborhoods and transform them with the help of some rough-and-ready demo teams. Karen E Laine is a native of Richmond. 

The Aging Well Conference is set for Thursday, June 4, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie.

The conference is designed for older adults, caregivers, wellness enthusiasts, and health professionals to learn how to make positive changes in their lives and the lives of others. 

It includes a resource fair, light breakfast, and educational breakout sessions. 

A plated lunch will be served, followed by the Good Bones duo’s presentation. 

Lunch only tickets will be available to purchase for those who wish to enjoy the keynote presentation and lunch only. 

Registration and sponsorship/resource fair information will be released in early spring. To be sure that you’ll receive registration information, contact Angie Jenkins, outreach coordinator, at (765) 759-1121 or via email at [email protected]. 



Annual meeting

The annual meeting of the Jay County Soil and Water Conservation District will be  Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the 4-H Building at the Jay County Fairgrounds.

There will be a number of CCH-CEU training sessions from 3 to 5:30 p.m. that day covering such topics as field crop diseases, weed management and record keeping.

The complimentary dinner is set for 6 p.m.

Featured speaker will be Ben Wicker, executive director of the Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance. He’ll be discussing how to reduce nutrient loss and improve water quality.



Interns sought

Rep. Jim Banks (R-3rd District) is accepting applicants for the summer and fall internship programs in his Fort Wayne office.

His office has full-time and part-time internship opportunities available. College students or recent college graduates are preferred. 

These internships are designed to give students an inside view of how a congressional office functions on a day-to-day basis. This program is a great opportunity for students seeking a deeper understanding of the various branches of government and how they interact.

Students interested in an internship should send a resume, writing sample, and cover letter to: [email protected].