July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.
ME's Zoo opening (4/16/04)
Taking Note
ME’s Zoo in Parker City will open for the 2004 season on Saturday, April 17. “Continuing the Dream” is the theme of the zoo in memory of Max (the M in ME’s Zoo), who founded the zoo.
The season will feature an “Animal Encounter” showcase with Paul Cross, head zoo keeper and animal trainer. He will educate and entertain visitors of all ages.
White tigers, Bobbi and Masai, will be there again and a new kangaroo named Miracle.
There is a picnic area, including a 40’ by 60’ picnic shelter for use, also a playground area, a petting zoo and a gift shop.
Parking is free and handicapped facilities are available.
The zoo is currently taking reservations for school groups. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. through September. It is closed on Mondays and Fridays. Admission is $4.50 for children under 12 and $5.50 for adults. A 50 cent discount is given on Wednesdays.
Signs to the zoo are posted on State Road 32 East of Selma, State Road 36 West of Losantville and Ind. 1 South of Farmland.
For more information or to make a reservation, call (765) 468-8559.
OPEN HOUSE
An open house will be held on Thursday, April 22, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Jay County Public Library as part of National Library Week. Tours and OPAC instruction will be available and refreshments will be served.
FORT LIBRARY
An organizational meeting of the Friends of the Fort Recovery Library will be held Tuesday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at the library. For more information, contact a member of the Friends steering committee, Jan Brockman, Kathy Reynolds-Evers, Kathy Faller, Leslie Fenik, Eileen Lochtefeld, Linda Nietfeld, Lucie Pohl or Sharon Zehringer or call the library at (419) 375-2869.
SCHOOL HOTLINE
The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) will hold its annual Hotline on April 18, 19, and 20. The calls are toll free for parents, grandparents, or anyone with a question to ask about schools, children and education.
The number to call is 1-800-944-1601 or send questions online to www.naesp.org. The hours to call are Sunday, April 18, from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
MEMORY LOSS
The program “Beginning the Journey with Memory Loss” will be held Tuesday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Randolph County Hospital, 430 Greenville Ave., Winchester. The program is for families and individuals who suspect memory loss or have recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Call 1-800-272-3900 to register.
CIVIC CENTER
The Muncie Ballet Studio will present the “Footloose Musical Review” on Saturday, April 17, at 6 p.m. It will be held at the Community Civic Center, Edmund Burke Ball Auditorium, 520 E. Main St., Muncie.
For more information, call the box office at BUY-YOURS (765) 289-9687.[[In-content Ad]]
The season will feature an “Animal Encounter” showcase with Paul Cross, head zoo keeper and animal trainer. He will educate and entertain visitors of all ages.
White tigers, Bobbi and Masai, will be there again and a new kangaroo named Miracle.
There is a picnic area, including a 40’ by 60’ picnic shelter for use, also a playground area, a petting zoo and a gift shop.
Parking is free and handicapped facilities are available.
The zoo is currently taking reservations for school groups. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. through September. It is closed on Mondays and Fridays. Admission is $4.50 for children under 12 and $5.50 for adults. A 50 cent discount is given on Wednesdays.
Signs to the zoo are posted on State Road 32 East of Selma, State Road 36 West of Losantville and Ind. 1 South of Farmland.
For more information or to make a reservation, call (765) 468-8559.
OPEN HOUSE
An open house will be held on Thursday, April 22, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Jay County Public Library as part of National Library Week. Tours and OPAC instruction will be available and refreshments will be served.
FORT LIBRARY
An organizational meeting of the Friends of the Fort Recovery Library will be held Tuesday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at the library. For more information, contact a member of the Friends steering committee, Jan Brockman, Kathy Reynolds-Evers, Kathy Faller, Leslie Fenik, Eileen Lochtefeld, Linda Nietfeld, Lucie Pohl or Sharon Zehringer or call the library at (419) 375-2869.
SCHOOL HOTLINE
The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) will hold its annual Hotline on April 18, 19, and 20. The calls are toll free for parents, grandparents, or anyone with a question to ask about schools, children and education.
The number to call is 1-800-944-1601 or send questions online to www.naesp.org. The hours to call are Sunday, April 18, from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
MEMORY LOSS
The program “Beginning the Journey with Memory Loss” will be held Tuesday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Randolph County Hospital, 430 Greenville Ave., Winchester. The program is for families and individuals who suspect memory loss or have recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Call 1-800-272-3900 to register.
CIVIC CENTER
The Muncie Ballet Studio will present the “Footloose Musical Review” on Saturday, April 17, at 6 p.m. It will be held at the Community Civic Center, Edmund Burke Ball Auditorium, 520 E. Main St., Muncie.
For more information, call the box office at BUY-YOURS (765) 289-9687.[[In-content Ad]]
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