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Historical society to meet at old monastery

Members of the Huntington County Historical Society will be treated to a tour of the former St. Felix Friary during their July 19 meeting.
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The July 19 meeting of the Huntington County Historical Society will be held at the former St. Felix Friary, 1280 Hitzfield St., at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30.

This meeting is open to members only, although non-members may join the society at the door by paying dues for a single or family membership.

Guests should be aware that there are flights of stairs to climb on the tour.

Light refreshments will be available after the tour, and there will also be a brief membership meeting.

Senior Friday on July 22 is open to grandchildren

Seniors are invited to bring their grandchildren along for the Senior Friday movie on July 22 at the Huntington 7 theater.

The movie for the day is "Tooth Fairy."

Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the movie starts at 9 a.m. Free coffee and doughnuts will be available, and door prizes will be awarded.

The movie is sponsored by Bailey-Love Mortuary and SecureHorizons by United Healthcare. The Huntington County Red Cross is the coffee sponsor, and Bippus State Bank is the sponsor for the doughnuts.

First Freewill to host July Harvest, Gospel Singing on July 17

First Freewill Baptist Church will host a July Harvest Gospel Singing on Sunday, July 17, starting at 1:30 p.m.

Guest performers are Heavens Harmony, Bluegrass Gospel Quartet and Hope Singers.

Proceeds from the event goes to the building fund for the kitchen and fellowship hall. Additional donations can be made via PayPal on the church's website, www.1stfreewill baptist.com.

The church is located at 1805 Salamonie Ave., Huntington.

 

Health screenings to be part of Farmers Market

The Roanoke Farmers Market will focus on "Being Health Smart" Saturday, July 16, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Dr. Amy Welker and staff of Roanoke's Parkview First Care will provide health screening tools.

Market attendees will be able to have their blood pressure or blood sugar checked, or can take home colon cancer screening kits, as well as general screening information.

Powers of One yoga and fitness studio will lead a one-mile walk through Roanoke at 10 a.m. and a basic introduction to yoga in Joseph Decuis' courtyard at 10:30 a.m.

Making it, eating it


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Members of the Boys & Girls Club of Huntington County eat an ice cream cake they made in the Cake Boss program as part of Summer in the Spotlight. In the Cake Boss program, led by Megan Condry and Dani Hissong, club members sample the cake from the day before, and then learn to make a new cake to eat the next day. Pictured (from left) are Zach Morely, Sierra White, Staysha Burnworth, Alexis Miller, Elysha Little and Campbell Cheney.

Brick House block party to raise funds for downtown

The Brick House Grill will sponsor a Beer & Barbecue Block Party on Saturday, July 16, from 6 p.m. to midnight.
The evening's events will include a 50/50 drawing, which will raise funds to be used for downtown improvement and beautification efforts.

Country/folk music by James and the Drifters, Scarlett and Allan and Ashcraft will set the tone for the evening.

The Brick House Grill will be serving a menu featuring pulled pork, barbecued chicken quarters and smoked sausage, all served with several sides.

Indiana colleges offering tours, info during ‘week’

The 31 private, nonprofit colleges and universities in Indiana, including Huntington University, are offering tours and informational sessions during Indiana Private College Week, July 25-29.

Campus tours of HU are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday of that week. A personalized tour may also be scheduled online at www.explorehuntington.com.

A complete list of participating campuses, as well as their event schedules, is available at www.indiana collegechoices.org.

 

Ladies Day Out to offer shopping and relaxation

The second annual Ladies Day Out, open to area women, will be held on Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central Christian Church in Huntington.

Admission is free and lunch of chicken noodle soup will be available.

Merchandise available will include designer jeans, baked goods, jewelry, scarves, raffle items, purses and handcrafted items as well as massage and makeover services.

The event is again being sponsored by the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) Forks of the Wabash Chapter.

Church to offer water fun on Saturday

The Warren Church of Christ will hold its third annual "Slip-N-Slide Day" at the Knight-Bergman Center in Warren on Saturday, July 16, with times depending on age.

High school-aged and middle school-aged young adults can participate from noon to 3 p.m., and children in kindergarten to fifth grade can participate from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call the church at 375-3032.

The Knight-Bergman Center is located at 132 S. Nancy St. in Warren.

 

Korte grads Air National Guard basic

Brian Korte.
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Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Brian T. Korte graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Korte earned distinction as an honor graduate.

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