July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.
'Quilt Lady' exceeds goal
Taking Note
A local woman who set a goal in 1993 to be reached by her 80th birthday has accomplished that feat.
Catherine Bennett, 121 S. Munson Ave., Portland, will turn 80 on Saturday, March 6. Her goal was to make 2,500 quilts for a program called At Risk Baby Crib (ABC) Quilts, which she learned of 11 years ago while attending a meeting with the Jay County Hospital Prime Time Club. Bennett completed quilt No. 2,500 in October. Since then she has completed almost another 100 39 inch by 39 inch baby quilts.
In celebration of her birthday and her accomplishment, her family is hosting an open house/card shower on Saturday, March 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the New Life Ministries Building located at 215 S. Helen St., Portland.
Family and friends are invited to attend with a request of no gifts other than friendship or a card.
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
The Jay County Public Library is hosting several events in March for kids and adults.
•Tuesday, March 2, at 7 p.m. — Dr. Suess Family Reading Night. Dr. Suess stories will be read and related activities will take place. Families with children of all ages are invited to attend.
•Wednesday, March 3, from 9-11 a.m. — How to Use Library for Adults. Small groups will learn how to use computer catalog, CD-ROM, magazine index, and take a tour of the building. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
•Tuesday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m. — Cooking with Linda Frantz. Linda will demonstrate how to make mini-pie crusts, an herb spread and a salad. Participants will be mixing, chopping and tasting during the program. Registration is required and there is a $3 materials charge.
•Mondays, March 1, 8, and 15, at 11:15 a.m. — Story Time for children infant and older with parents or guardian are invited to attend. Adults must stay with children.
•Tuesdays, March 2, 9, and 16, at 1 p.m. — Story Time for children infant and older with parents or guardian are invited to attend. Adults must stay with children.
•Friday, March 19, from 2:45-4 p.m. — Spring After School Special for children fourth through sixth grades. Registration is required and is limited to 20 children. Refreshments will be served.
•Tuesday, March 23, from 6:30-8 p.m. — Murder/Mystery Program for teens grades seven through 12. Registration is required and is limited to 20 teens. Refreshments will be served.
•Tuesday, March 30, at 6:30 p.m. — Teen Advisory Board meeting for any teen seventh through 12th grade interested in bringing new ideas for future programming and new books for the library are invited. Refreshments will be served. No registration is necessary.
For more information or to make reservations, call the library at (260) 726-7890.
GENEALOGY MEETING
Gary Williams will present The Forts of Ohio to the Mercer County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society on Sunday, March 7, at 2 p.m. in the Richardson-Bretz Memorial Building on West Fulton Street in Celina.
Williams is an author and worked on an archaeological excavation of Fort Laurens, Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort. He is from Caldwell, Ohio and has a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in library science.
Society members will be available to answer questions at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call (419) 584-1510.
AUCTION
The Adams County 4-H Horse & Pony Club is having its annual tack auction on Saturday, March 6, at 5 p.m. in the 4-H dining hall in Monroe.
Tack provider will be Don Utley from Lizton. He will have tack, decorating items and western accessories available. Club members will staff the kitchen and serve food and drinks. A raffle will be held for a new saddle.
Proceeds are used to further equine education through workshops, awards and trips.
For more information, call Greg Williamson at (260) 724-7337.
MUNCIE THEATRE
The Community Civic Theatre in Muncie is presenting Ragamala Music and Dance Theatre on Saturday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Edmund Burke Ball Auditorium, 520 E. Main St., Muncie.
For more information call (765) 289-9687.
ART SCHOLARSHIPS
The Muncie Center for the Arts is accepting applications for the 401 (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program.
The goal is to provide a full or partial scholarship to pay for lessons or classes for students in fourth through 12th grade who want to pursue dance, music, theatre or visual arts. The scholarship is designed for children who wouldn’t normally be enrolled in the arts.
Applications will be reviewed by MCA’s scholarship committee and will interview potential recipients to select winners.
Deadline for applications is April 1 and recipients will be notified by May 14.
Applications are available at MCA, 520 E. Main St., Muncie or by calling (765) 286-5347, ext. 11.[[In-content Ad]]
Catherine Bennett, 121 S. Munson Ave., Portland, will turn 80 on Saturday, March 6. Her goal was to make 2,500 quilts for a program called At Risk Baby Crib (ABC) Quilts, which she learned of 11 years ago while attending a meeting with the Jay County Hospital Prime Time Club. Bennett completed quilt No. 2,500 in October. Since then she has completed almost another 100 39 inch by 39 inch baby quilts.
In celebration of her birthday and her accomplishment, her family is hosting an open house/card shower on Saturday, March 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the New Life Ministries Building located at 215 S. Helen St., Portland.
Family and friends are invited to attend with a request of no gifts other than friendship or a card.
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
The Jay County Public Library is hosting several events in March for kids and adults.
•Tuesday, March 2, at 7 p.m. — Dr. Suess Family Reading Night. Dr. Suess stories will be read and related activities will take place. Families with children of all ages are invited to attend.
•Wednesday, March 3, from 9-11 a.m. — How to Use Library for Adults. Small groups will learn how to use computer catalog, CD-ROM, magazine index, and take a tour of the building. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
•Tuesday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m. — Cooking with Linda Frantz. Linda will demonstrate how to make mini-pie crusts, an herb spread and a salad. Participants will be mixing, chopping and tasting during the program. Registration is required and there is a $3 materials charge.
•Mondays, March 1, 8, and 15, at 11:15 a.m. — Story Time for children infant and older with parents or guardian are invited to attend. Adults must stay with children.
•Tuesdays, March 2, 9, and 16, at 1 p.m. — Story Time for children infant and older with parents or guardian are invited to attend. Adults must stay with children.
•Friday, March 19, from 2:45-4 p.m. — Spring After School Special for children fourth through sixth grades. Registration is required and is limited to 20 children. Refreshments will be served.
•Tuesday, March 23, from 6:30-8 p.m. — Murder/Mystery Program for teens grades seven through 12. Registration is required and is limited to 20 teens. Refreshments will be served.
•Tuesday, March 30, at 6:30 p.m. — Teen Advisory Board meeting for any teen seventh through 12th grade interested in bringing new ideas for future programming and new books for the library are invited. Refreshments will be served. No registration is necessary.
For more information or to make reservations, call the library at (260) 726-7890.
GENEALOGY MEETING
Gary Williams will present The Forts of Ohio to the Mercer County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society on Sunday, March 7, at 2 p.m. in the Richardson-Bretz Memorial Building on West Fulton Street in Celina.
Williams is an author and worked on an archaeological excavation of Fort Laurens, Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort. He is from Caldwell, Ohio and has a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in library science.
Society members will be available to answer questions at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call (419) 584-1510.
AUCTION
The Adams County 4-H Horse & Pony Club is having its annual tack auction on Saturday, March 6, at 5 p.m. in the 4-H dining hall in Monroe.
Tack provider will be Don Utley from Lizton. He will have tack, decorating items and western accessories available. Club members will staff the kitchen and serve food and drinks. A raffle will be held for a new saddle.
Proceeds are used to further equine education through workshops, awards and trips.
For more information, call Greg Williamson at (260) 724-7337.
MUNCIE THEATRE
The Community Civic Theatre in Muncie is presenting Ragamala Music and Dance Theatre on Saturday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Edmund Burke Ball Auditorium, 520 E. Main St., Muncie.
For more information call (765) 289-9687.
ART SCHOLARSHIPS
The Muncie Center for the Arts is accepting applications for the 401 (k)ids Arts Scholarship Program.
The goal is to provide a full or partial scholarship to pay for lessons or classes for students in fourth through 12th grade who want to pursue dance, music, theatre or visual arts. The scholarship is designed for children who wouldn’t normally be enrolled in the arts.
Applications will be reviewed by MCA’s scholarship committee and will interview potential recipients to select winners.
Deadline for applications is April 1 and recipients will be notified by May 14.
Applications are available at MCA, 520 E. Main St., Muncie or by calling (765) 286-5347, ext. 11.[[In-content Ad]]
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