Two of America’s Founding Fathers will be portrayed in Huntington on Sept. 16 and 17, helping bring the American Revolution to life. Ian Rose and Kyle Jenks, as Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, respectively, will engage students in assemblies both days at Huntington County schools.
Events and places that belong to the history of Huntington south of the tracks will be shared in a presentation at the Huntington County Historical Museum on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m., by county resident Jean Gernand.
Gernand’s presentation is titled “Surprising Stories of Huntington’s South Side.” A runaway train, an attempted murder of a sheriff, a pleasure boat with couples dancing, a nationally known piano factory, a restaurant in a cave, and a proposed battle to block annexation are included in the colorful history.
Faith Community Church of God, in Huntington, is holding a Community Worship Night at Hier’s Park, in Huntington, on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
A chili dinner will be served at the event, which is free to attend.
Hier’s Park is located at 547 S. Briant St., Huntington.
The American Red Cross has announced the following blood donation opportunities in Huntington County:
Huntington Sunday, Sept. 15, 7:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 860 Cherry St. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Evangelical United Methodist Church, 1000 Flaxmill Rd.
Roanoke Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at General Motors Corporation Fort Wayne Assembly, 12200 W. Lafayette Center Rd.
The Mayor’s Advisory Council on Environmental Stewardship and Purdue Extension Huntington County are hosting “Trees 101” on Monday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. at First Merchants Bank Heritage Hall, 631 E. Taylor St., Huntington
John Woodmansee, Purdue Extension ag and natural resources educator from Whitley County, will share the basics of selecting, planting and caring for trees on property.
Call 358-2323 ext. 2502 to RSVP or for more information.
Dame Agatha Christie’s mystery “And Then There Were None” comes to the Pulse Opera House beginning Friday, Sept. 20.
Ten strangers meet in an estate on a secluded island only to find out there is a murderer lurking about. With no phones, no way off the island and eventually no electricity, it’s anyone’s guess who will survive.
“And Then There Were None” contains suspense, plot twists and thrilling scenes.
The Huntington City-Township Public Library will host a Fun Palace again this year. Fun Palaces are a global campaign to bring hands-on activities for all ages to libraries in communities around the globe, and the Huntington branch will be hosting its third consecutive Fun Palace.
The Huntington library's 2019 Fun Palace will take place Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 6, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Huntington branch.
The Huntington County Community Learning Center hosted its fourth industrial maintenance graduation on Friday, Aug. 30. The course was coordination by Ivy Tech Workforce Alignment, and focused on industrial maintenance troubleshooting.
“The LC was happy to partner with Ivy Tech Community College to offer this course,” said Tiffanney Drummond, Huntington County Community Learning Center director. “This course allowed members of our community to learn more about industrial maintenance locally, with content they could immediately take back to work with them and implement.”
Huntington County Sheriff Chris Newton swore in seven new reserve officers in a ceremony held Wednesday, Sept. 4.
The officers are Grace A. Bolinger, Charles A. Bowling, Logan G. Boyer, Jarrod E. Davenriner, Joseph A. Dyar, James A. Morris Jr. and Adam D. Spafford.
