July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.

Bluestein in Bluffton

Taking Note

The free program “You Can’t Make Me! Parents, Kids and Boundaries” will be presented Tuesday, April 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bluffton-Harrison High School Cafetorium, Wayne Street, off state Road 116 East, Bluffton. Registration begins at 6 p.m. and a dessert will be served.

The program will deal with why it’s so difficult to get your kids to do what is asked of them. Dr. Jane Bluestein, an award-winning author and recurring guest on OPRAH and CNN will use a down-to-earth style, practicality of ideas and sense of humor to explain what parents and teachers can do to set, express and maintain boundaries, avoid power struggles and build responsible cooperative kids.

The program is being sponsored by The Wells County Foundation, Inc. and Bluffton Regional Medical Center. To make reservations, call (260) 824-2001 or toll free (888) 919-3557 ext. 7006.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Make-a-Wish Foundation of Indiana is in need of volunteers. The Foundation’s mission is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Volunteers will help make children’s dreams come true by acting as representatives to children and their families, interviewing children about their wishes and assisting in planning to help make their wishes come true.

If you are interested in volunteering, call Juli Haney toll free at (877) 872-2756 or e-mail her at [email protected].

FREE TREES

Anyone who joins the National Arbor Day Foundation during the month of April will receive ten free shade trees. This offer is part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign.

The shade trees are red oak, sugar maple, weeping willow, green ash, thornless honeylocust, pin oak, river birch, tuliptree, silver maple and red maple. They are six to twelve inches tall and are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced for free.

The trees will be shipped at the right time for planting, during April or May, and will contain planting instructions.

To join the National Arbor Day Foundation and receive your free trees, send a $10 contribution to TEN FREE SHADE TREES, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by April 30.



HONORARY SOCIETY

Three Jay County residents were recently initiated into the Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honorary at Ball State University, Muncie. Students must have at least a 3.5 grade point average to be accepted.

Ryan Shrack, son of Michael and Cynthia Shrack, Dunkirk, who is majoring in history and minoring in political science.

Erin Arnold, daughter of Mark and Evelyn Arnold, Portland, who is majoring in elementary education.

Jaime Comstock, daughter of Jackie Comstock, Portland, who is majoring in psychology and sociology.

AUDUBON BANQUET

The Robert Cooper Audubon Society’s annual (conservation) awards banquet will be Monday, April 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Minnetrista Cultural Center, Muncie.

Their will be dinner and the program “Bird Songs” by Brad Jackson will be the entertainment. Five people from East Central Indiana will be honored for their service and accomplishments in conservation.

Cost is $15. For reservations, call Barry Banks at (765) 288-2587.



CRAFT SHOW

The ninth annual Spring Handcrafters Showcase, A Spring Craft Show of Distinction, will be held Friday, April 16, from 2 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, Muncie.

Cost is $3, children under 12 are free. Parking is also free. The event is sponsored by Cloud Productions.



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