Free shows scheduled for this month

Charles W. Brown Planetarium has more free shows coming up.

“Moons: Worlds of Mystery,” takes its audience on a journey through the solar system and the significance of moons. Showings are set for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Sept. 9, Sept. 15, Sept. 16, Sept. 29 and Sept. 30.

“Eclipse: The Sun Revealed,” walks its viewers through solar and lunar eclipses and why they happen. The show will be at 5 p.m. Sept. 9, Sept. 16 and Sept. 30.

“Magic Treehouse: Space Mission,” follows characters from the best-selling children’s book series as they travel to an observatory and beyond into space. Showings are at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 9, Sept. 16 and Sept. 30.

All regular programs are free of charge, but cash donations are accepted at the door. Tickets or reservations are not required.

Pennville supper

Pennville Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a free ham and beans supper from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 9.

The dinner will include ham and beans, cornbread, dessert and a beverage. Attendees may give free will donations for the meal.

Internships available

The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is accepting applications for paid internships for the spring semester.

In order to be eligible, a student must be at least a college sophomore. Recent college graduates, graduate students and law school students can also apply.

The full-time positions are open to Indiana residents and anyone attending an Indiana college or university.

For more information, visit indianasenaterepublicans.com/Intern.

McLean in Muncie

Don McLean is performing in Muncie this weekend. A Blackford High School graduate will open the show.

The show set for Saturday at the new Brown Family Amphitheater at Ball State University is a part of McLean’s 2023 American Pie 50th Anniversary Tour, which is traveling through the United States and Canada. 

Jerry Barker, a 2019 graduate of Blackford High School, will kick off the show starting at 7 p.m. Sept. 2. Country band Mike Martin and The Peaceful Revolution will take the stage from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., with McLean to follow.

McLean, 77, will be performing “American Pie,” as well as other renowned pieces from his decades-long career, including “Vincent (Starry Starry Night),” “Castles in the Air,” “And I Love You So,” and “Cryin’,” and some of his more recent songs.

Tickets are not required. For more information, visit donmclean.com.

Auction items

Fort Recovery’s One-of-a-Kind Auction is looking for items. The annual auction will be held at Fort Recovery Elementary Middle School on Oct. 22. 

This year’s theme is “’Tis the Season to Sparkle!” Committee members encourage anyone who has a “one of a kind” item, or an item that is special or interesting, to donate it to the auction.

Donations may be handled by texting or calling chairman Mary Diller at (419) 852-3374 or Nancy Knapke at (419) 852-6110. Items may be dropped off at Be You Boutique. Profits from the auction are used to maintain Fort Recovery’s historic sites.