One-of-a-Kind is Oct. 19

Find a one-of-a-kind item at the upcoming auction in Fort Recovery.

The annual One-of-a-Kind Auction kicks off Sunday, Oct. 19, at Fort Recovery Elementary Middle School. Activities include a raffle, silent auction, live auction and games of chance. There will be various prizes available, such as guns, jewelry, restaurant certificates and, attributing to the name of the event, one-of-a-kind items. 

Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available from members of Fort Recovery Historical Society, Project Recovery and Be You Boutique. They’ll also be available at the door.

For more information, call chairman Mary Diller at (419) 852-3374.

New chiropractor

A Fort Recovery resident recently received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an Iowa college. Trey Collins earned the degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport on June 20.

Preventative healthcare

Mercer Health is hosting another educational event coming up.

The next Preventative Healthcare 101 Community Education event will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at Mercer Health’s Galleria Campus, 909 E. Wayne St., Celina, Ohio. Mercer Health Medical Group urologist Scott Cohen will present on prostate cancer, including risk factors, early detection, treatment options and the importance of regular screenings.

Reservation isn’t required. For additional information, contact Mercer Health at (419) 678-5247 or [email protected].

Learn more about Mercer Health at mercer-health.com.

Toon-tastic

It’s not too late to immerse yourself in the world of cartoons.

Today is the last day to view “Toon-Tastic,” a cartoon art display at Jay County Campus of Arts Place. It features various cartoon depictions, including Looney Tunes characters. The exhibit in the Hugh N. Ronald Gallery is open during Arts Place’s regular hours.

For more information, call (260) 726-4809, email [email protected] or visit myartsplace.org.

Pumpkin decorating

Jay County Public Library is hosting a family pumpkin decorating contest this month.

Pumpkins are now available to pick up at the library, 315 N. Ship St., Portland. Families may decorate and return their gourd to the library by Oct. 23. Participants must use pumpkins provided by the library, and the pumpkins can’t be cut or punctured. Decorations must be family friendly. Submissions will be on display from Oct. 27 through Oct. 31 for library patrons to cast their votes. The winners will be contacted the following week and receive a gift basket. 

Also this month, Adult Halloween Sip and Puzzle Night is slated for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Attendees will be given puzzles to complete along with Halloween-themed mocktails and treats. Registration is required. 

The library will also have pumpkin-themed activity kits for adults starting Monday.