ArtWorks class registration open

ArtWorks is back.

Arts Place is currently accepting registrations for ArtWorks classes in Portland as well as its centers in Blackford and Auglaize counties.

ArtWorks classes being offered in Portland this fall — beginning Saturday — include oil painting, clay class (wheel throwing) for kids, clay passport open studio for experienced wheel throwers, wheel throwing for adults, basket weaving, chef apron sewing and machine-quilted nine-square Christmas pillow.

In addition to the traditional in-person classes, Arts Place will also offer some classes to be taken virtually.

For more information, or to register, go to artsland.org.



Attended convention

Rachel Benirschke and Sarah Link attended the Psi Iota Xi National Convention last month in Fort Wayne.

The national organization meets annually to vote on charitable contributions. Psi Iota Xi’s mission includes supporting art, music, literature, speech, hearing and other community projects.



Pick-up available

LifeStream Services is offering curbside meal pick-up for older adults in Jay County who are isolated during the coronavirus pandemic.

The program serves those 60 and older. Participants will receive a box of five frozen meals.

Meal pick-up is available from 10 to 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday at Jay Community Center, 115 E. Water St., Portland. Meal packs must be reserved at least a week in advance by calling LifeStream at (800) 589-1121.

LifeStream is also seeking volunteers to help with the meal service. Those interested should contact volunteer services administrator Laura Bray at [email protected] or (765) 759-3372.

For more information, visit lifestreaminc.org.