Connecting the Links is April 28

An event is returning for its third year as part of the effort to combat the local opioid problem.

Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition and A Better Life – Brianna’s Hope are partnering on “Connecting the Links” at 6 p.m. April 28 in the Jay County High School auditorium.

This year’s event will feature a “video-driven concert experience” with a focus on telling the story of the country’s opioid epidemic. It was put together by Jay County High School graduates Eric Maitlen and Aric Hartvig.

Connecting the Links has a goal of bringing together those who are working to combat the opioid problem in the Jay County community.

For more information, or to RSVP, visit connectingthelinks.com.

Time to enroll

Ivy Tech will hold express enrollment events March 26, 27 and 28 at its campus at 4301 S. Cowan Road, Muncie.

The March 26 and 27 sessions will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the March 28 event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Those who attend the express enrollment will have help from staff regarding applying for admission, orientation, testing, financial aid, scheduling a meeting with an academic advisor and registering for classes.

No appointment is necessary, but those who plan to attend should bring a copy of their SAT, PSAT or ACT scores, high school transcript and prior college credit.

Conference set

LifeStream Services will hold its annual Aging Well Conference from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 6 at Horizon Convention Center in Muncie.

The conference will feature Loretta Swit as its keynote speaker. She is best known for playing Maj. Margaret Houlihan on “M*A*S*H.”

The event will also include a resource fair and breakout sessions of older adults, veterans, caregivers and healthcare professionals.

For more information, contact Hannah Downham at [email protected] or (765) 759-3363.

Registration set

Fort Recovery pre-school registration for the 2019-20 school year is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday in the elementary/middle school auditeria.

Those attending will need to bring their child’s birth certificate, immunization record and Social Security card. The child does not need to attend.

For more information, call (419) 375-4131.

Hosting academy

Indiana Wesleyan University will host its Wildcat Summer Academy June 23 through 28.

The camps include a variety of options, including new offerings in science and songwriting this year. Camp topics include art, business innovation and entrepreneurship, leadership and life calling, nursing, science, music, theatre and writing.

The base fee for the academy is $375.

For more information, or to register, visit indwes.edu/summer-academy.

Show scheduled

Fort Recovery High School’s drama club will host its production of the musical “9 to 5” on Saturday and Sunday in the Fort Recovery Elementary/Middle School auditeria.

Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $6 and will be available at the door.