One of a Kind Auction slated for Nov. 3

These items are one of a kind.

Fort Recovery Historical Society and Project Recovery host their annual One of a Kind Auction from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 3 in the auditorium at Fort Recovery Elementary Middle School. This year’s theme is “Americana,” specifically the history, folklore, cultural heritage and geography of Fort Recovery and the United States.

Some Auction Items featured at this year’s event include a week at a Mystic Dunes Florida Condo, a seven-day stay at Siesta Keys, Ohio State University and Indianapolis Colts football tickets, an Indiana Beach lakehouse rental, a bowling party at Miracle Lanes and pool party and pavilion rental at Ambassador Park.

The auction supports Fort Recovery historical site maintenance, educational endeavors and the village’s Visitors Center. 

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from Be You Boutique or Fort Recovery Historical Society and Project Recovery.

Unlock the box

Fort Recovery Public Library is putting on a different twist on escape rooms.

Unlock the Box, an “escape room in reverse,” will be offered at the library from Nov. 2 through Nov. 11. Participants can use hidden clues in the room to solve puzzles and riddles, leading them to unlock keys and unravel a mystery, according to a press release from the library. Registration is ongoing for this year’s free event, “A New Sheriff In Town.” Call (419) 375-2869 to register.

Statehouse interns

It’s not too late to apply to be an intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session.

The Indiana House of Representatives offers a spring semester internship at the statehouse in Indianapolis during the session, which starts in January and concludes in April. House interns earn $900 biweekly and work full-time through the week.

The program offers opportunities for students to work in various departments related to their studies, including legislative operations, policy and communications.  

Internships are open to college students and recent graduates of all majors. Interns get career and professional development assistance, enrollment access to an Indiana government class and opportunities to earn academic credits through their school.

They’re also eligible to apply for a $3,000 scholarship to use toward school expenses.

Applications are available online at indianahouserepublicans.com/internship and are due by Oct. 31.

Offering program

A new program to help develop technology skills is offered for east central Indiana residents.

East Central Indiana Regional Planning District recently announced a partnership with Northstar for the Digital Literacy Program.

The program, which is free through the end of the year, provides lessons on computer basics including email usage, operating systems and software including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs. There are also modules regarding social media, distance learning and managing your digital footprint.

To access the Digital Literacy Program for free, visit bit.ly/JayCoDLP and click “sign up as a learner.”