Bingo features ‘Scooby-Doo’ theme

Grab some Scooby snacks and a Bingo card.

Jay County Public Library is hosting a “Scooby-Doo” themed bingo night. Families are invited to the library’s community room Oct. 9 to join for bingo and try for a variety of themed prizes, included “Scooby-Doo” blanket, checkers or a 500-piece puzzle. Participants may snack on Shaggy’s subs, Scooby snacks and groovy juice. Sessions are from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m. Space is limited. To register, call (260) 726-7890 or visit the library.

Also, Interactive STREAM Studio, an event for third through sixth grade students to learn about science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math through hands-on experiences, begins next month at the library. It will be held the first or second Wednesday of each month from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Register with Jay County Purdue Extension Office by Oct. 1.

Pumpkin painting

Fort Recovery Friends of the Library will host pumpkin painting events Oct. 4, Oct. 6 and Oct. 7. Registration is open for children to sign up for painting sessions by visiting fortrecoverylibrary.org or calling (419)375-2869. The cost is $2 per pumpkin or free for Friends of the Library members. Materials are provided.

The library will begin its story time season at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 3, with subsequent story times to be hold most Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. Parents or guardians may attend with babies through preschool-aged children to participate in reading, activities, songs or crafts. No registration is required.

Health screenings

Health screenings will be available next month in Portland.

Local residents can learn about their risks for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic conditions with health screenings Oct. 6 at Lions Club Civic Center, 307 E. 100 North, Portland. 

Screenings check for plaque buildup in arteries, cholesterol levels, kidney and thyroid functions and more.

Call (877) 237-1287 or visit lifelinescreening.com to set up an appointment. Pre-registration is required.