Nativity Festival begins Saturday

It’s that time of year to get in the Christmas spirit.

Trinity Arch Bridge Church will host its annual Nativity Festival from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Touted as one of the largest nativity exhibits in the Midwest, the event will have more than 500 nativities on display honoring the birth of Jesus. The free exhibit at 323 S. Meridian St., Portland, has been created from the collections of more than a dozen area people.

For more information, call (260) 729-7017.

Seminar set

Purdue University Extension of Jay, Randolph and Blackford counties will hold a manure management PARP, CCA and CCH meeting from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at Randolph County Fairgrounds.

The event will offer continuing certification hours in a variety of areas, including nutrient management, soil and water management, crop management and professional development. Lunch will be provided.

To register, email [email protected] or call (765) 584-2271. The deadline is today.

Randolph County Fairgrounds is located at 1885 S. U.S. 27, Winchester.

Applications open

Applications are open for the 2025 Indiana State Senate Page Program.

Participants have the opportunity to listen to debates and assist staff. They will also meet their state senator.

The program is for students in grades six through 12.

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

Celebrate the season

Wells County Historical Society and Museum is hosting its “Christmas in the Mansion” each weekend until Christmas.

The event includes 29 Christmas trees decorated by various businesses and organizations. It is open from 2 to 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 7, 8, 15, 21 and 22 at the museum, 420 W. Market St., Bluffton, as well as 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14.

Holiday music will be included on Dec. 8, 15 and 22. Santa will visit from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit wchs-museum.org.

Wellness initiative

There’s a new educational program available for seniors in the community.

Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) is a six-week program for those 55 years old and older to learn more about themselves and make friends. 

Participants will learn about the aging process and how to make healthy lifestyle choices, discuss risk factors and behaviors to avoid, examine how alcohol, prescription medication and over-the-counter medications impact seniors differently and learn how to use tools to feel empowered about health. 

Door prizes and free food will be available during each of the two-hour sessions that will be offered at Jay Community Center. 

To learn more, contact Stephanie Patterson of Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition at (260) 251-3259.