Learn how to seek a grant

The Dunkirk Foundation is sponsoring a grant writing workshop for local non-profit organizations from 10 a.m. to noon April 9 at West Jay Community Center in Dunkirk.
Foundation board president Aaron Walter said the focus will be on helping “eligible groups learn more about successful grant writing.”
“Seeking grants and then writing successful proposals is critical for most non-profit organizations,” Walter said in a prepared statement. “There are many funding sources available, but learning about how to find them and then apply for funds is something that is intimidating to many who have never competed in one of these processes before.”
Jackie Davis, a Ball State University staff member and a member of the foundation’s board of directors, will lead the program. She is a former program officer with The Portland Foundation and is a certified research administrator. She assists BSU faculty and staff in applying for funds to support research and creative projects.
The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. To make a reservation, contact Brenda Brumfield at [email protected] or (765) 808-1292.

After hours event
Minnetrista in Muncie is hosting “A Spring Sampling,” an after hours event featuring wine sampling and appetizers from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 15.
Cost for the 21-and-older event is $15 per person, which includes food and live entertainment.
The event is a partnership with J&J Winery of Richmond. To reserve a spot, call (765)282-4848.

First of season
Jay County Historical Museum will hold its first open house of the spring season from 1 to 4 p.m. April 9.
Volunteers have been working over the winter to move items into place for new displays.

Native landscaping
Master gardener Betty Drinkut will present a program at Jay County Public Library on landscaping with native plants at 6:30 p.m. April 22.

Registration set
Registration for the 2016-17 school year for Fort Recovery Pre-School will be at 7 p.m. April 26 in Fort Recovery Elementary/Middle School auditeria.
The pre-school is operated under State of Ohio licensing rules and is supervised by the Fort Recovery School District.
Parents should bring a copy of their child’s birth certificate or hospital certificate, immunization record and Social Security card. Children do not have to be present to be registered. There will be an open house in the summer so they can get acquainted with staff members Mary Diller, Lisa Zehringer, Barb Alig, and Lisa Lennartz.
Parents unable to attend the meeting should contact the pre-school at (419) 375-4131 to make arrangements to receive the necessary forms.

Weight program
The Mercer Health Weight Management Center will hold the nine-week program “Rev It Up” to help people achieve a healthier lifestyle. It will begin March 29 and continue for nine consecutive Tuesdays.
The program will include ‘revving’ up your metabolism, hunger and fullness signals, fluid needs, meal timing, simplified portion guidelines, eating out strategies, aerobic exercise and more.
The center is located at 830 W. Main St. in Coldwater, Ohio. For more information, call (419) 678-8446.