Winchester Foundation hosting lecture

The Winchester Foundation will host a special lecture to honor the anniversary of the death of its founder.

Leslie Lenkowsky, an Indiana University professor emeritus and former president of the Hudson Institute, will present “American Exceptionalism — The View from the Midwest” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at First Presbyterian Church in Winchester.

Lenkowsky served as CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, appointed by President George W. Bush, from 2001 to 2004. He is a graduate of Franklin College and Harvard University.

The event is being held in honor of Pierre F. Goodrich, who died Oct. 25, 1973. Goodrich established The Winchester Foundation in 1945.

Lenkowsky’s presentation at the church, 201 E. Franklin St., is free.

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.

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.

Planetarium shows

 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. 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. 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. 30.

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