Twilight adventure set for the Loblolly

This weekend offers an opportunity to experience the Loblolly at night.

Limberlost State Historic Site will host a Twilight Adventure from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Loblolly Marsh Nature Preserve.

Participants will join Limberlost naturalists on a twilight hike. After the sun sets, they will return to the Loblolly Pavilion for a wildlife program. Attendees will also get to listen for creatures using “bionic ears,” look at the preserve with night-vision equipment, create a craft and enjoy a campfire.

Admission ranges from $2.25 for members 17 and younger to $4 for adult non-members. Attendees are asked to wear a mask.

The marsh is located at 8323 N. 250 West, Bryant, about a half-mile north of Indiana 18.



Help offered

LifeStream has launched its Friendly Caller Program for older adults who are experiencing loneliness and isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.

Volunteers are matched with older adults to provide conversation. Those interested in volunteering can visit lifestreaminc.org/support/volunteer.

Older adults who are interested in receiving calls can sign up by calling (800) 589-1121.



Programs available

The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana is offering educational programs and caregiver support groups online and by phone.

Programs this month include effective communication and warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease on Tuesday and help with understanding and dealing with dementia on Sept. 29. All programs are free.

For more information, visit alz.org/Indiana/helping_you or call (800) 272-3900.



Classes offered

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 allow some classes to be taken virtually.

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