Fall-themed activities planned for library

Fall is in full swing at Jay County Public Library.

The library and Jay County Farm Bureau are hosting fall fest from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, offering fall-themed activities set up for families inside the building and in the west parking lot at 315 N. Ship St., Portland. Activities include “bobbing” for apples, pumpkin picking and painting, fall crafting and creating mini apple pies. There will also be wagon rides, outdoor games, a bouncy slide and corn maze, as well as various fall-themed snacks.

Also, the library is hosting a reading and watching challenge for teens and adults in October. Participants may choose from three categories — reading, watching a TV series or watching movies — and complete corresponding cards, which must be turned in for a drawing by Oct. 31.

Tribal connection

Fort Recovery State Museum is highlighting tribal nations in a two-day event again this year.

“Beyond the Battlefield and St. Clair’s Defeat: Connecting with Tribal Nations Today” returns Oct. 19 and Oct. 20 at the museum. The event highlights Eastern Shawnee, Miami, Ottawa and Wyandotte history and culture, allowing visitors the opportunity to experience Native American cultures from tribes whose ancestors were victorious in St. Clair’s Defeat in 1791.

Tribal citizens will have booths set up along the walking trail behind the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 and 20. The museum will also be open free of charge.

Other scheduled activities each day at the museum include:

•Presentations from Tribal citizens and battlefield tours at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. 

•Children’s story time from a Tribal interpreter from 1 to 1:45 p.m.

Masquerade ball

Tickets are on sale for a new event at Jay County Fairgrounds this year.

Peer Addiction Support Team (PAST) Recovery Services is organizing a masquerade ball from 6 to 11 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Bubp building, 806 E. Votaw St., Portland. There will be dinner, dancing, a silent auction and recovery spotlights. The event will serve as a charity fundraiser for assisting individuals in their recovery. Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple and are available at Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition. 

Collectibles show

Collectibles of all kinds will be back at Jay County Fairgrounds this weekend.

The next Jay County Fair Cards Coins Comics and Collectibles Show is slated for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the fairgrounds. The show features sports cards, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, coins, Coca-Cola items, NASCAR memorabilia, Funko Pop! items, comic books and vintage toys. The last 2024 show is scheduled for Nov. 16. Shows are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with vendor set-up from 7 to 10 a.m.