BSU hosts textile exhibit

Ball State University is hosting a first-of-its-kind exhibit.

“Fibers of Being: Textiles from Asia in the David Owsley Museum of Art’s Collection” is on display through Dec. 21.

The exhibit features textiles translocated from Asia to the United States. Many garments involved in the exhibit have not been displayed for the public since the 1930s.

“This exhibition offers visitors a rare chance to view these exquisite pieces that, because of their fragility and sensitivity to light, can only be displayed for a limited time,” said Noelle Giuffrida, the museum’s associate curator of Asian art, in a press release. “I encourage visitors to discover how textiles tell stories about the cultural traditions and social lives of makers and wearers across Asia.”

The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

Mammograms

Adams Memorial Hospital is hosting Mamography Night celebrating women’s health Oct. 23.

The hospital’s radiology department will host the event from 4 p.m.to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, featuring a 3-D screening mammogram tailored to women who haven’t had the procedure in the past three years or at Adams Memorial Hospital. Refreshments, gifts, and free back massages will also be offered by Deb Barron to those attending.

Those who have not had a mammogram at the hospital before and who qualify financially will receive the test at no cost. 

To schedule a mammogram, call the AMH central scheduling department at (260) 724-2145.

Hunting safety

Stay safe during hunting season.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources recently shared some tips to stay safe during deer hunting seasons, which run through Jan. 31.

Prior to hunting, the DNR recommends:

•Reading and understanding the tree stand manufacturer’s instructions

•Checking tree stands and equipment for wear

•Practicing tree stand use and setup at ground level

During the hunt, it recommends wearing a full-body safety harness, using a safety rope and making sure firearms are unloaded and the safety is on prior to attaching them to a haul line. Hunters are also reminded to carry a cell phone and flashlight, make a plan before hunting and sharing it with others, and identifying game before pointing a firearm. 

To learn more information about hunting precautions, visit hunting.IN.gov.

Diabetes prevention

Adams Memorial Hospital is offering a new series of diabetes prevention classes later this month.

“Prevent Type 2 Diabetes” is a part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to a press release from the Decatur hospital, the class features an approach proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes, which can lead to various life-threatening conditions. (One out of three American adults have pre-diabetes.) Adjusting food choices and physical activity can help cut the risk nearly in half in those diagnosed with pre-diabetes, the release says.

Evening classes begin Oct. 25, and day time classes begin Oct. 26 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Conference Room D, previously the Geneva Room.  

To register, call registered nurse, certified diabetes educator and life coach Lisa McAfee at (260) 724-2145.

Arts Place concerts

Summer 2023 is gone but plans are already in the works for 2024 concerts.

Arts Place is accepting proposals for performances for its 2024 concert series at the Hudson Family Park amphitheater.

The organization is planning to hold performances from July through October, 2024. Proposals can be submitted by visiting bit.ly/APsummer2024.

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