Spring concert slated for May 4

It’s almost time for the band to spring into action.

Jay County High School Band Department will perform its spring concert at 2 p.m. May 4 in the high school auditorium. The concert will feature performances from the jazz band, color guard and concert band.

Jay County Band Boosters’s spring fundraiser also kicks off May 4. Items in the online auction through Bricker’s Auction will be available for public viewing from May 4 through May 10.

Also, band section baskets will be open for in-person bidding during a silent auction on the day of the concert. All proceeds from the auction benefit band students.

Cafe is May 20

Indiana Youth Institute will host a virtual Youth Worker Cafe on youth voice and civic engagement at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 20.

The event is designed for those who work with youth and will provide education on equipping young people with leadership skills and engaging them in the decision-making proess. It will also explore ways to build partnership with families, friends and schools. For more information, or to register, visit iyi.org.

Hall of Fame

Cincinnatus League is looking for individuals to induct into its Hall of Fame at Jay County Fair this year.

The organization honors those who have contributed to the Jay County community through volunteer efforts by inducting them into the Jay County Hall of Fame at the fairgrounds in Portland. 

This year’s ceremony is slated for July 2. 

Qualifications stipulate individuals must be at least 65 years old by the time of the event, live in Jay County or have significant ties to Jay County and have devoted time and effort to the community in ways beyond employment and occupation.

Nominations must be received by May 2. They may be sent to Cincinnatus League, PO Box 513, Portland, IN 47371, or emailed to [email protected].

To learn more, contact Karen Bailey at (260) 729-1249 or Barbara Street at (260) 726-5219.

Program offered

ReSprout Therapy is launching a program to provide free developmental checkups to newborns and toddlers.

The program, a partnership with The Portland Foundation and the Early Years Initiative, will provide free checkups for children younger than 4 years old. 

Parents will receive a report card on their child’s skill mastery and areas for improvement during checkups, and children will receive a free developmental toy from Topsy Turvy Toys. There will also be a Spanish interpreter available to assist families.

Pioneer Camps

Indiana State Police has announced its dates and locations for its summer camps, including several in Anderson.

Pioneer Camps, which are by recommendation only, will be held for 11 through 14 year olds in June, with one set for June 16 through 19 at Mounds State Park in Anderson.

Other camps in Anderson include a Law Camp for sixth, seventh and eighth graders will be held June 29 through July 2 and a Career Camp for high school students from June 22 through 28. A Career Camp will also be held from July 6 through 11 at Trine University in Angola.

Shield Project is scheduled for June 4 through 8 at Anderson University.

For more information, or to register, visit trooper.org.