Legion hosting program

It’s time to honor those who have served our country.

The American Legion is hosting its Veterans Day program at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Jay Community Center. Rob Weaver, owner and operator for WPGW radio, will be the guest speaker.

For more information, call (260) 726-0831.

Auction upcoming

Arts Place will host its annual holiday benefit auction Nov. 17.

This year’s event is themed after “A Christmas Story.” (Jay County Civic Theatre will present its production of the musical Dec. 7, 8, 9, 15, 16 and 17 at Arts Place.)

The auction will feature refreshments, a silent auction and a live auction.

For more information, email [email protected] or call (260) 726-4809.

Grants available

Indiana Destination Development Corporation has announced the availability of two grants — the Indiana Destination Development Grant and IN Indiana Placemaking Activation Grant.

The placemaking activation grant offers communities the opportunity to create IN Indiana artwork and signage in highly visible locations throughout the state. (The City of Portland, Arts Place and Portland Main Street Connect partnered to receive a grant this year that funded the new mural on the north side of Community Resource Center.) The development grant offers funding for “high-impact projects that raise Indiana's capacity for attracting visitors, providing tourism experiences and enhance residential quality of life.”

“Indiana is a diverse state that’s full of character, and we plan to continue showcasing that through these placemaking and development projects,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch. 

The deadline to apply for the grants is set for Feb. 2. For more information about the programs, go to visitindiana.com.