Conservation Club to host fish fry fundraiser

Jay County Conservation Club’s building sustained heavy damage from a fire in May.

The organization will hold a benefit next weekend to raise dollars for rebuilding efforts.

Conservation club’s fish fry fundraiser is slated for 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Bob Schmit Memorial Exhibition Hall at Jay County Fairgrounds. Dinner will include fried fish, chicken strips and side dishes. Adult tickets are $15. Children 5 years old and younger get in for free. All proceeds benefit Jay County Conservation Club’s rebuild fund.

Alcove Artists

Alcove Artists’ Collective will hold a paint out pop up event Wednesday.

Local artists will display their skills and artwork at Hudson Family Park in Portland from 4 to 6 p.m. 

President’s list

Southern New Hampshire University recently named three Jay County residents to its summer President’s List.

On the list were Chelsea Bolt of Ridgeville, Elizabeth Schmitz of Ridgeville and Brandyn Towell of Portland. To earn the honor, undergraduate students must be full-time with a 3.700 GPA or above.

Touch a Truck

There’s an opportunity coming up for families to touch a truck from various occupations next week.

Touch a Truck, a family event, will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Westminster Early Learning Academy, 827 W. High St., Portland. Car seats and booster seats will be given to visitors who participate in a car seat check as provided from Healthy Beginnings and Community Partners for Child Safety.