Class of ’05 to host reunion

It’s been 20 years since the Class of 2005 graduated.

Jay County High School Class of 2005 will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a reunion at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Portland Elks Lodge, 126 W. High St. Tickets are $25 per person and include dinner and dessert catered by Mrs. P’s Kitchen. There will also be a cash bar available.

To reserve a spot, call or text Jenae Horn Blasdel at (260) 251-2439.

Donation event

Pennville Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual ham and beans dinner from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6.

The all-you-can-eat dinner, which will be open for free will donations, will feature ham and beans, cornbread, desserts and drinks. All donations will go toward the Hoosier Burn Camp. According to its website, the organization’s programs “help burn survivors from infancy through young adulthood build self-esteem and realize their highest potential as they overcome the pain and trauma associated (with) severe burn injury.” The programs come at no cost to campers or their families.

To become a donor or learn more information, visit hoosierburncamp.org.

Benefit is Saturday

The annual No One Fights Alone benefit kicks off Saturday.

This year’s event will benefit the family of Bella Sutton, an 8-year-old girl from Dunkirk who was diagnosed at 1 year old with cardiomyopathy. 

After spending just over a year at Riley Hospital for Children, Sutton received a heart transplant in May. 

The benefit starts at 6:15 p.m. Saturday at The 615, located at 615 N. Williams St., Portland. Food will be provided, along with live music from John Beatrice Band and a silent auction.

Monetary donations will go toward assisting the Sutton family with ongoing medical expenses, transportation and home repairs needed to provide an immune-free environment for Bella.

Attendees are advised to bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating. Contact (260) 251-1118 or visit the615music.com for more information.