Blackford guitar lab beginning

There’s a new opportunity for kids to learn how to play guitar.

The Blackford County Arts Center is hosting a group guitar lab this spring for students in 4th through 6th grades who are beginning or intermediate guitarists.

The class begins Feb. 22. It was not held last semester due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

To learn more, visit artsland.org/musicworks or call (765) 348-4154.



Beatles in Blackford

You won’t need a “Ticket to Ride” into Blackford County to see some John Lennon art for free.

A new exhibit at the Blackford County Arts Center titled “Only Imagine” will feature art from the famed Beatles guitarist and Hartford City native John Knox daily until Feb. 18.

The original art from Lennon were donated to the center by David Hodges.

The Blackford County Arts center located at 107 W. Washington St., Hartford City, is open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday except Tuesdays, when it is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.



JCPL baby shower

The Jay County Public Library is hosting a month-long baby shower to collect needed items for the Jay County Pregnancy Care Center.

Among diapers, the library is seeking donations of baby wash, baby shampoo, baby lotion, baby wipes, baby food, baby snacks, baby formula, baby gas drops, baby Orajel and toothbrush and toothpaste for baby teeth.

Gifts can either be dropped off at the baby display table at the library or mailed to 315 N. Ship St., Portland. The first 24 who donate items will receive a gift from the library.