Hope Fest is in September

Hope Fest returns later this year.

The community outreach program and health fair will be from 2 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at Jay County High School.

Starting at 2 p.m., the health fair will begin with screenings. Other activities, including inflatables, carnival games and archery tag, as well as a car show, door prizes, hot dogs, cookies and more, will also be available. 

A free Christian, hip-hop concert will begin at 5 p.m., with performances from Redeemed, Mallory Be., Clean Slate and Joe Nester on the schedule.

Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition is currently looking for vendors — those promoting a local nonprofit, business, club or hobby — for the event.

Friends of the Arts

Fort Recovery Friends of the Arts’ show for this weekend features Heatwave: The Music of Linda Ronstadt.

The group brings the music of Ronstadt to the stage, covering her songs starting with The Stone Poneys through her greatest hits. The free show starts at 7 p.m. at Hein Amphitheatre, Van Trees Park.

GriefShare

A program for those who have experienced the death of a family member or friend is back.

GriefShare is being offered to local community members at Zion Lutheran Church, 218 E. High St., Portland. Facilitated by pastor Darrell Borders, the nondenominational program features biblical teaching focusing on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one.

GriefShare will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Aug. 29 and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Fridays beginning Aug. 30. To register or learn more, call (260) 726-8832. The program lasts 13 sessions.

To perform

Crowder will perform in concert at Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium on Friday, Sept. 20.

The GRAMMY-nominated contemporary Christian musician is known for his blend of folk, rock and electronic elements. He has had four No. 1 radio singles. 

Tickets are available at the Emens box office, by calling (765) 285-1539 or at ticketmaster.com.