Graduate scholarship open

Indiana Rotary clubs are accepting applications for the All-Indiana Global Grant Scholarship.

The $40,000 scholarship will enable a student to study in a graduate program at a university outside of North America. It is open to Indiana residents or students who will have a bachelor’s degree by May 2024.

For more information, email [email protected]. The deadline is Dec. 22.

Hosting market

Minnetrista of Muncie will host an indoor farmers market from December through March.

The indoor market will be held at the Center Building at Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie. Participating vendors accept SNAP, WIC, IU Health Bucks and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

Dates for the indoor market will be Dec. 16, Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 2 and March 16.

For more information, visit minnetrista.net.

Grief Share

There’s a new group for those looking for hope and healing after the death of a loved one.

Grief Share, a weekly grief support group, begins Jan. 4. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 218 E. High St., Portland. The group will meet each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church through March 28.

To register, email [email protected] or call (260) 726-8832.

Applications open

Applications are now open for the 2024 Indiana Senate Page Program.

The program, which runs in January and February, is open to students in sixth through 12th grade. Participants will tour the Indiana Statehouse, listen to debate, assist staff and meet their state senator.

For more information, visit IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Page-Program.

Christmas services

A few local churches have announced special services for Christmas.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 Wayne St., Fort Recovery, will host its Blue Christmas prayer service at 7 p.m. Dec. 20. The service is dedicated to those who are mourning or struggling this season.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 218 E. High St., Portland, will host Christmas Eve services at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 24.

Winter preparedness

Be safe during winter weather.

Indiana Department of Homeland Security and Indiana Department of Transportation recently offered tips for Winter Weather Preparedness Week to remind Hoosiers to take precautions to avoid issues during severe weather.

Top tips from the department include:

•Staying informed about road conditions and having an emergency kit with food, water, blankets flashlights and other items in all vehicles.

•Wearing warm clothing when traveling during cold weather to prevent exposure.

•Slowing down and adjusting to travel conditions, especially on snow-covered roads.

•Keeping vehicles full of gas, batteries checked and fluids full, with a spare tire available.

"Winter Weather Preparedness Week is an opportunity for all residents to get ready and ensure their safety and well-being during the colder months,” said Indiana Department of Homeland Security executive director Joel Thacker in a press release.

Information on road conditions throughout the state is available at 511in.org.