March 20, 2021 at 2:32 a.m.
JCPL hosting spring break events
Taking Note
JCPL hosting spring break events
With travel still not as convenient or safe because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the library is offering other options for a spring break escape.
Jay County Public Library will have a variety of activities available for local residents March 22 through 26.
Events for the spring break week kick off March 22 with outdoor and giant games available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the library. It will also have an “Ag in the Classroom” session led by Jay County Farm Bureau at 1:30 p.m.
Other plans for the week include:
March 23 — Students in sixth through 12th grade will be invited to the library at 1:30 p.m. to help make fleece blankets for local children.
March 24 — Super-Mario Kart tournament on Nintendo Switch for children ages 8 through 12 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Sign up by calling or visiting the library.) Craft stations will also be set up from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 25 — Super Smash Bros. tournament on Nintendo Switch for ages 13 through 18 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. (Sign up by calling or visiting the library.) Also, LEGOs will be available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
March 26 — Board and card games will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Digital content for vacations at home are also available through the library’s Hoopla and Libby apps.
Exhibit open
The Regional Student Art Exhibit is now open to the public at Arts Place in Portland.
The exhibit features work from students in Jay County and the surrounding area. It is open during regular Arts Place hours — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.
Hosting workshop
Jay County Purdue Extension will host a lawn care workshop at 6 p.m. April 8. It will be at Jay County Public Library.
Purdue Extension educator Justin Curley will lead the free session. To RSVP, call the extension office at (260) 726-4707.
Clinic scheduled
Jay County High School’s color guard will host its 2021 Kids Clinic on April 17.
The event is open to students in grades kindergarten through 12. It will run from noon to 4 p.m. at East Jay Elementary School.
Registration forms are available at local schools or by visiting jcmarchingpatriots.com. The registration deadline is April 1.
Concert is April 8
“Awakening,” scheduled for 7:30 p.m. April 8, will be Arts Place’s second live-streamed concert of 2021 following almost a year without live performances because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The concert will feature Arts Place instructors Pete Vogler (flute), Amelia Freeman (vocals) and Eric Rogers (piano). They will highlight works of six American composers from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The concert will be available on Arts Place’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
Arts Place plans to host another virtual concert this spring and then will return to in-person performances with Dave Bennett for a free concert June 25 at Hudson Family Park.
For more information, visit artsland.org/virtual-performances.
Jay County Public Library will have a variety of activities available for local residents March 22 through 26.
Events for the spring break week kick off March 22 with outdoor and giant games available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the library. It will also have an “Ag in the Classroom” session led by Jay County Farm Bureau at 1:30 p.m.
Other plans for the week include:
March 23 — Students in sixth through 12th grade will be invited to the library at 1:30 p.m. to help make fleece blankets for local children.
March 24 — Super-Mario Kart tournament on Nintendo Switch for children ages 8 through 12 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Sign up by calling or visiting the library.) Craft stations will also be set up from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 25 — Super Smash Bros. tournament on Nintendo Switch for ages 13 through 18 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. (Sign up by calling or visiting the library.) Also, LEGOs will be available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
March 26 — Board and card games will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Digital content for vacations at home are also available through the library’s Hoopla and Libby apps.
Exhibit open
The Regional Student Art Exhibit is now open to the public at Arts Place in Portland.
The exhibit features work from students in Jay County and the surrounding area. It is open during regular Arts Place hours — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.
Hosting workshop
Jay County Purdue Extension will host a lawn care workshop at 6 p.m. April 8. It will be at Jay County Public Library.
Purdue Extension educator Justin Curley will lead the free session. To RSVP, call the extension office at (260) 726-4707.
Clinic scheduled
Jay County High School’s color guard will host its 2021 Kids Clinic on April 17.
The event is open to students in grades kindergarten through 12. It will run from noon to 4 p.m. at East Jay Elementary School.
Registration forms are available at local schools or by visiting jcmarchingpatriots.com. The registration deadline is April 1.
Concert is April 8
“Awakening,” scheduled for 7:30 p.m. April 8, will be Arts Place’s second live-streamed concert of 2021 following almost a year without live performances because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The concert will feature Arts Place instructors Pete Vogler (flute), Amelia Freeman (vocals) and Eric Rogers (piano). They will highlight works of six American composers from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The concert will be available on Arts Place’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
Arts Place plans to host another virtual concert this spring and then will return to in-person performances with Dave Bennett for a free concert June 25 at Hudson Family Park.
For more information, visit artsland.org/virtual-performances.
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