Heritage Festival slated for end of month

Jay County Historical Society will host its annual Heritage Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 29.

The 2024 festival salutes Jay County youth, including sports, scouting, 4-H and other groups.

Entertainment for the weekend includes opening ceremonies at noon both days and musical performances by Dalton & Delaney at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Ken Bantz at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Todd Berry at 12:30 p.m. Sunday and Cross Country Connection at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The event will also include historical displays and re-enactors, crafts, horse and wagon rides, food and activities for children.

For more information, visit jaycountyhistory.org.

Tickets available

A John Denver impersonator is taking the stage in Fort Recovery in a few weeks.

It’s not too late to buy tickets.

Ted Vigil will perform a tribute concert to John Denver at 2 p.m. Sept. 22 in the Fort Recovery Elementary/Middle School auditeria.

Advance tickets are $20, or $25 at the door the day of the show. 

Tickets are available in-person at Kaup Pharmacy, Fort Recovery, or by calling (937) 375-3034. 

Profits from the show will go toward renovations at Fort Recovery Morvilius Opera House. For more information about Vigil, visit tedvigil.com.

Yoga event

Minnetrista Museum and Gardens will host Yoga is for EveryBody at 1p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.

The class, which will be held on the east lawn, will be led by nurse Che’Reese Anderson. It is designed for participants 13 and older.

“We believe that yoga is a practice for everyone, regardless of your experience level, body type, or background,” said Anderson. “This event is about embracing our shared humanity and celebrating the strength, flexibility, and peace that resides within each of us.”

Attendees should bring a yoga mat or beach towel and wear comfortable clothing.

Youth Cafe

Training for youth workers will be available next month.

Youth Service Bureau of Jay County, IU Health Jay and Meridian Health Services are partnering to host an Indiana Youth Institute Youth Worker Cafe on social media, technology and mental health.

The free event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Asbury United Methodist Church, 204 E. Arch St., Portland.

Lindsey Kusy, a licensed counselor, will discuss video games and social media and their impact on mental health. She will provide tips on creating a healthy technology plan for youth.

To register, visit iyi.org and click on “events.”