Civic theatre seeks director

Jay County Civic Theatre is accepting applications for someone to direct its production of “The Play That Goes Wrong.”

The comedy show is set for performances Sept. 27, 28 and 29 at Jay County Campus of Arts Place, 131 E. Walnut St., Portland. Those interested in directing should email a letter of interest, resume and list of three references to [email protected]. Resumes should include previous directorial experience and a list of the last four shows in which the applicant was involved in any capacity.

The deadline is 4 p.m. Friday. Jay County Civic Theatre’s board plans to select a director at its Feb. 7 meeting.

For more information, email jaycountycivic.com.

Grants available

Indiana Destination Development Corporation has announced the availability of two grants — the Indiana Destination Development Grant and IN Indiana Placemaking Activation Grant.

The placemaking activation grant offers communities the opportunity to create IN Indiana artwork and signage in highly visible locations throughout the state. (The City of Portland, Arts Place and Portland Main Street Connect partnered to receive a grant this year that funded the new mural on the north side of Community Resource Center.) The development grant offers funding for “high-impact projects that raise Indiana's capacity for attracting visitors, providing tourism experiences and enhance residential quality of life.”

The deadline to apply is Feb. 2. For more information, go to visitindiana.com.

Senior Honors

Jay County Junior-Senior High School’s annual senior honors night will be held on at 7:00 p.m. April 29.  

If you’re interested in adding a scholarship or award for the Class of 2024, please contact the guidance office at Jay County Junior-Senior High School or stop by the school to pick up forms, which are due Feb. 5.