TAKING NOTE

Nominations open for Cole award

The Portland Foundation is accepting nominations for the 28th annual Jack Cole Award for Volunteerism.

Redesign your favorite cover

Jay County Public Library’s winter-themed cover art contest kicks off next week.

Blood drive scheduled for Jan. 23

The American Red Cross has scheduled blood drives for January.

Workshops available

Minnetrista Museum & Gardens will host painting and fused glass workshops in the coming weeks.

Dunkirk church closing doors

A Dunkirk church closes its doors this month. First American Baptist Church, 427 S. Main St., will hold its final service at 2 p.m. Jan. 19 with pastor Doug Gregg delivering the sermon.

Learn to embrace change

Adams Woodcrest Assisted Living will host Embracing Change, an event designed to provide families with valuable insights and practice advice for making informed decisions, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23.

Winter reading challenge starts soon

Jay County Public Library’s adult and teen winter reading challenge returns this month. Challenge cards will be available at the library from Jan. 13 through March 1. Adults and teens must complete at least four spaces on their cards before turning them in for prize drawings, which include gift cards …

Santa riding into town

Santa Claus is coming to town this weekend for two Jay County municipalities.

Group available to learn how to help

You’re not alone. Community Reinforcement And Family Training (CRAFT), a group for empowering families for recovery, is now available in Jay County.

Poster contest is now open

Indiana State Police is partnering with the U.S. Department of Justice on the National Missing Children’s Day Poster contest.

Festival of Trees open now

Fort Festival of the Trees, an annual holiday celebration put on by Fort Recovery Friends of the Library, is going on at Fort Recovery Public Library now through Dec. 31 during normal business hours.

Artworks by Abby on display

There’s another free exhibit at Arts Place. mArtworks by Abby Wagner are available to view in the Weaver Community Gallery at Jay County Campus of Arts Place, 131 E. Walnut St., Portland.

Auditions upcoming for ‘Abducted By Aliens’

Jay County Civic Theatre is holding auditions this month for its upcoming production of “Everyone Gets Abducted By Aliens.” The show is intended for actors in eighth grade and younger.

Nativity Festival begins Saturday

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

JCHS music concert scheduled for Sunday

Jay County High School Music Department will present its winter concert at 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free to the event, which will be held in Jay County High School’s auditorium. Patrons may enter through door eight.
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