Family game show night set for Thursday

Take family game night to a whole new level.

Jay County Public Library will host a family game show experience for children and their parents Thursday.

Families may play rounds similar to those in shows like “Wheel of Fortune,” “Name That Tune,” “The Price is Right” and “Family Feud.” Each team will compete to win a family game night basket, with second and third place earning a board game of their choosing. Teams may include between three and six members. Sessions are from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., 5 to 6 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration is required. Call or visit the library to sign up. Other activities going on next month also include:

•Adult book bedazzling, 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

•Wintergreen “Take and Make” activity bags, available Jan. 19

Oratorical contest

Jay County Optimist Clubs are accepting speeches to enter into the annual Optimist International Oratorical Contest.

This year’s topic is “The Moment I Realized I Belonged-My Definition of Community.” Local Optimist clubs will judge students’ speeches based on content and presentation. Winners will receive awards, with winners advancing to zone, district, regional and world championships, with a chance to win up to $22,500 in scholarships. The contest is open to all students 18 years old and younger as of Oct. 1. 

The deadline is March 10. To participate or learn more, contact the Dunkirk and Redkey chapters at (765) 744-4092 or Portland chapter at (260) 766-9131.

Book sale

Fort Recovery Public Library will host a used book sale Monday through Jan. 17. Free will donations will be accepted for materials from the sale.