MC Special Olympics facing sheriff’s office

Mercer County Special Olympics team has a big match coming up.

The group is set to take on Mercer County Sheriff’s Office for a basketball game starting at 6 p.m. Monday at Celina Field House. This year’s event will open with the Special Olympics Skills Team, The Wildcats, facing sheriff’s deputies, with the Special Olympics Cheer Team and Unified Cheer Team performing between games. The evening will conclude with the Bobcats facing the sheriff’s deputies at 7 p.m. 

“While this game doesn’t count toward our official record, its one the players look forward to the most.  The comradery that has been built between the Sheriff’s department and our athletes because of this event is outstanding,” said Mercer County special olympics coordinator Sam Fledderjohann in a press release. 

“From a spectator perspective, it’s also really fun to watch.”

Game admission is free. Donations will be accepted for Mercer County Special Olympics Programming.

KidLit in Quilts

Sheila Painter will be sharing her program, KidLit in Quilts, at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Recovery Public Library. 

Painter creates quilts that reflect and mimic artwork in children’s literature, according to a release from the library. She’ll be sharing her pieces and book reviews at the free event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Balmy at library

Jay County Public Library is hosting a beach-themed lip balm tutorial Tuesday. Participants will have the opportunity to create and design their own lip balms. Sessions are from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for third through sixth graders and from 6 to 7 p.m. for teens and adults. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required.

The library is also hosting a stuffed animal sleepover at 10 a.m. Jan. 30. Children of all ages are welcome to join at the library for crafts, activities and stories in their pajamas. They’re also asked to bring a stuffed animal or doll for a library sleepover. Participants may stop by the next day to pick up their toy and see what they’ve been up to.