Arts Place to host benefit

This year’s holiday benefit is nearly here.

Jay County Campus of Arts Place will host its annual holiday benefit auction Nov. 21. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the auction to follow at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale for $10 and may be purchased online at myartsplace.org or by visiting Arts Place. For more questions, contact Shawnda Roussey at Arts Place at (260) 726-4809 or [email protected].

Free photography

The library is offering free professional photos next week.

Families are invited to sign up for the event at Jay County Public Library from 4 to 7 p.m. today. Families may select a 15-minute time slot and choose from three different backdrops. Digital downloads will be available following photo sessions via email. Space is limited, and registration is required.

Self-serve photo props and backgrounds will be available in the children’s section of the library from 4 p.m. Thursday through 1 p.m. Saturday during the library’s regular hours.

Lunch and learn series

Seniors have the opportunity to learn more about home brew next month.

Josh Gibson, a Jay County High School teacher and beekeeper, will present “Buzz, Brew and Bloom Crafting” during John Jay Center for Learning’s Lunch and Learn series Dec. 4. The event starts with lunch at 11:30 a.m. with Gibson’s presentation to follow.

Reservations are $5 for seniors 55 years old and older.