First to Eleven performs tonight

The Hudson Family Park amphitheatre concert series begins tonight.

First to Eleven, a cover band based out of Erie, Pennsylvania, will perform at 8 p.m. today at the park in Portland. The band takes  popular songs and adds an extra twist, mashing different styles from songs from the 1980s, ’90s and present.

The free family friendly event will also feature activities for children and food. 

For more information or to learn more about how to get involved, please contact Arts Place by calling (260) 726-4809 or emailing [email protected].

Cruise-in carnival

The carnival is coming to town.

Peer Addiction Support Team (PAST) Recovery Services will host a carnival cruise-in on downtown  Main Street in Portland Saturday.

Activities from 4 to 7:30 p.m. include free carnival games and  dunk tanks, as well as a pie-in-the-face event. The festival will also include cars, vendors and food trucks.

President’s list

A Fort Recovery resident recently made the president’s list at Miami University.

Megan Knapke earned the honor, which is awarded to undergraduate students ranked in the top 3% within each division for the spring semester.

Dean’s list

A Portland native made the dean’s list at University of Alabama.

Sharon Villas earned a spot on the college’s spring semester dean’s list. In order to receive the honor, students must have a 3.5 GPA or above.

Series continues

The Muncie Three Trails Music Series is in full swing.

Its next concert, a performance by Blue Moon Marquee, opens at 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at Canan Commons. 

Other upcoming shows include:

•Saturday, Aug. 23 — Vanessa Collier at Brown Family Amphitheater at Ball State University