Darke
County Parks… Bike
to Health
Join a Darke County Parks’ Naturalist for our series, Bike to Health!
The Tecumseh Trail is open and ready for YOU to ride. The benefits of
cycling are endless! Cycling is not only good for your heart, it helps
strengthen muscles, control weight and increase your energy. We all
want to lead healthier lives, but sometimes life just gets in the way!
Our next Bike to Health program will occur on Saturday, July 6th at
10:00am. The August session will be Thursday,
August 8th at
6:30pm. Use these programs... read
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New Madison Independence Day
Celebration
The New Madison 4th of July Committee invites you to celebrate
Independence Day with us! The New Madison 4th of July parade
will
be held on Thursday, July 4 at 3:00 pm along Main Street in New
Madison. Events begin on Wednesday, July 3 at 4 p.m. at the
New
Madison Civic Center and the evening’s activities will include vendor
booths, a cornhole tournament, the Little Mr. and Little Miss
Firecracker pageant and food and... read
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Greenville Public Library… Computer Classes at Library
A new series of free computer classes starts at the Greenville Public
Library in July. These classes are very popular and open to
anyone who wishes to sign up. If you’ve already taken them
you’re
free to do so again. Stephanie St. Myers is the
instructor. She’s easy to follow, patient, and a whiz on the
computer. There are three classes in a series: Basic Computer;
Internet; and Email. Each class lasts a couple
hours. One
series runs three Monday... read
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Heartland of Greenville monthly
brunch
Heartland of Greenville’s monthly Brunch
&
Learn will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 10:00 am in our East
Dining Room. This month’s topic, “Making a Simple Arrangement,” will
feature florist Katie Netzley from The Flower Patch. Attendees will
learn how to make a simple floral arrangement from items readily
available in your home and garden.The public is invited to attend and a
free brunch will be provided. Please call 548-3141 with any questions.
Heartland of Greenville is located at 243 Marion Drive, Greenville,
Ohio.
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Relay for Life Survivors
Attention Cancer Survivors. There is still time to register for this
year’s Relay For Life. You can still register for this year’s Relay For
Life event taking place at Versailles Heritage Park on July 19th to
July 20th. The opening ceremonies starts @ 6:00 P.M., with survivors
walking the first lap and their caregivers joining them for the second
lap. There will be a meal after the second lap when survivors and one
caregiver are gathered in the large survivor tent. There will be a lot
of activities at each of the... read
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Learn to write about your precious
moments
Seeing you tightly swaddled in the nursery blanket and touching your
delicate, tiny fingers, I was overcome with… Hunkered down in the
foxhole, my senses heightened by the… The thrill of the road rising
before me… There are so many stories, so many memories… Do you have
personal stories to share with family or friends? Impressions of
experiences floating in the back of your mind? Half-written essays?
Learn how to write about the... read
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Greenville Public Library…July’s Lunch on the
Lawn
Come and enjoy the Greenville Public Library’s 2nd “Lunch on the Lawn”
Friday July 5th from 11:45 to 1:00 p.m. D’Allesios is serving from the
white tent. Or bring your own lunch or just stop by for the music and
enjoy the shade trees on a summer’s afternoon. Many thanks to the
Friends of the Library for their sponsorship. The menu is: Sandwich
(choice of chicken salad croissant or Italian sandwich); Salad (choice
of macaroni... read
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Independence Day celebration to
feature
Classified, By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – The Greenville Eagles Independence Day celebration will
feature Classified on July 5 and Cotton on July 6, however it will not
include fireworks for 2013. “We’re going to have the same fun we’ve
always had every year,” said Eagles Worthy President Steffanie Baker,
“but unfortunately we will have to pass on the fireworks this year. Our
financial responsibilities make the expense impossible at this time.”
For several years, the ... read
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Main Street Greenville…Flicks on 5th is now
Theater on 3rd
Main Street Greenville is thrilled to announce that a simple change in
venue will allow for a $1,500 savings for the Main Street Greenville
organization. First Fridays - Theater on Third will take place Friday,
July 5 at dusk with a showing of Despicable Me.
In years past, the organization would rent a blow-up projection screen,
a HD projector and the sound equipment to present the movie to a large
crowd. In addition, the event required us to shut down the... read
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Greenville
Public Library… Bill
Booker
Lectures on Annie Oakley
The third lecture in a series by Bill Booker is scheduled for Tuesday
July 2nd at 2:00 p.m. in the Reference Room of the Greenville Public
Library. The title is “Daughter of a Gun - Our Annie.” Bill’s lectures
are always insightful, entertaining, and full of little-known facts and
antidotes. In Bill’s words...
She came from a large family, born in northwestern Darke County, she
had a superior mother, a natural father and two step fathers....and
just one brother, the man who first taught her how to hold a gun....and
how... read
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Tour de Donut…Early registration by July 1,
new events offered
Early registration ends July 1, while standard registration is open
until Sept. 1 or until 2,000 limit is reached. Online and mail in
registration must be received by July 1 to take advantage of an early
registration price. Custom cycling wear orders must also be received by
this date to ensure ride day delivery. The Tour de Donut is a unique
bicycle event, where your ability to eat donuts is just as important as
your ability to ride your bicycle... read
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Historic
Bear’s Mill… Bear’s
Mill showcases unique artists
“Art At the Mill” will showcase the contemporary metal sculpture of
Jeff Rutledge along with colorful contemporary prints created by former
Greenville resident Molly Mote from Friday, June 28 through Sunday,
July 21. The exhibit at historic Bear's Mill opens with a Friday
evening artists' reception from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.; light hors
d'oeuvres and wine will be served The artists will speak briefly at 7
p.m., outlining their personal histories and... read
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First
Fridays Returns in July… Flicks
on Fifth is now Theater on Third
Main Street Greenville is thrilled to announce that a simple change in
venue will allow for a $1,500 savings for the Main Street Greenville
organization. First Fridays - Theater on Third will take place Friday,
July 5 at dusk with a showing of Despicable Me. In years past, the
organization would rent a blow-up projection screen, a HD projector and
the sound equipment to present the movie to a large crowd. In addition,
the event required us to shut... read
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Darke
County Center for the Arts…DCCA announces
“Barbecue and
Blues”
June 17, 2013–Darke County Center for the Arts will host “Barbecue and
Blues,” a family-friendly fundraiser featuring music by
Cincinnati-based Amy McFarland and The Blues Merchants, at Turtle Creek
Golf Course on Friday, July 12. The music begins at 6:30 p.m. with
local musicians Aaron Frohna and David Warner performing their version
of rock favorites. Tickets for the event are $10. Turtle Creek will
have food and... read
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Greenville Public Library…Teen Event at the
Library
The Greenville Public Library is hosting Stephen Hollen's "Urban
Legends" on Tuesday June 25 at 4:00 p.m. Teens age 11-18 from all over
the area are invited. Stephen Hollen is an award winning storyteller
and Historic Impersonator. He holds a degree in Oral Interpretation
(Storytelling) and is currently President of the Ohio Order for the
Preservation of Storytelling, Past President of the Miami Valley
Storytellers, a member of the National Storytelling... read
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Just the “Fracks” coming up June
24
GREENVILLE - The other side of the fracking controversy will be
presented by the Darke County League of Women Voters on June 24 at 6:30
p.m., Lighthouse Christian Center, 5256 Sebring-Warner Road. Featured
speakers will be Rhonda Reda, executive director of the Ohio Oil and
Gas Energy Education Program and the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education
Foundation, and Shawn Bennett, field director for Depth Ohio. According
to the LWV, Bennett educates the business community, public officials
and... read
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Greenville
City Schools… Public
Meeting
June 24
The Greenville Board of Education and Administration will host a public
meeting about the upcoming bond issue to be held on the August 6th
ballot. The meeting will be held on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 7:00 P.M.
in the Memorial Hall Auditorium. Greenville has the opportunity to
construct a new K-8 school facility with renovations to the high school
with funding assistance from the Ohio Facilities Construction
Commission. Anyone... read
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Annie Oakley Golf Tournament
planned for
July 22, 2013
Preparations for the 32nd Annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament are
underway! Last year 104 golfers signed up for the 18-hole
event,
which benefited the Cancer Association of Darke County.
Committee
members for the tournament are Matt & Angie Arnold, Kent
& Lynn
James, John & Diane Swallow, Ray & Bettye Laughlin, Ed
&
Kay Curry, Larry Ullery and Christine Yount. This year’s tournament is
scheduled for July 22 at... read
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Corynna’s
Room project nears completion
Open House scheduled for June 22. The Building Coynna's Room project is
nearly complete with final inspections taking place on Monday, June 17,
2013. We are conducting an open house at the project on Saturday, June
22, 2013 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. All are invited to view the
project and meet many of the volunteers and donors that made the
project a reality.
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Gathering
at Garst… The
Long and Winding
Road Brings Cavern Beat Back to Greenville
The Gathering at Garst Committee is excited to announce a return
performance of the Beatles tribute band, The Cavern Beat. The Cavern
Beat will take you back to a time when The Beatles were all the rage.
They have a great sound and No Smoke and Mirrors... only the purest
sound closest to the FABFour one will ever hear! We expect a packed
house for this return performance. Some seating is provided under the
tent but you are... read
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Darke
County Parks… Creek
Critter
Crawl!
Join the Darke County Parks on Saturday, June 29th at 2:00 pm as
we visit one of the most pristine stretches of Greenville
Creek
as it meanders through Worth Family Nature Preserve (Springhill Road
just off of 502 West). As we wade in the water,
we’ll use
our nets and search for macro-invertebrates, fish, crawdads and
anything else we may encounter! Fun for the entire family! Be sure to
dress for wet, wear close-toed shoes (no flip-flops!) and... read
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Greenville Public Library…Minnetrista Theater
& A Movie
The Greenville Public Library's “Family Fun Days” got off to a great
start with over 200 people attending Mark Wade's ventriloquist
performance last Wednesday. The laughing and clapping could be heard
down the block! For next Wednesday June 19 a new group will perform at
11:00 a.m. - the Minnetrista Theater Preserves. Five of Aesop's most
treasured stories come to life with bright costumes, quirky characters,
singing, and... read
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Ice
Cream Social at Union City
Trinity Lutheran Church on Monday, June 24 - Trinity Lutheran Church in
Union City will have its annual Ice Cream Social on Monday, June 24th
from 4:30 to 7:30. This event is open to the public and we
invite
all of our family and friends to attend. It is guaranteed
that
you enjoy a good meal, ice cream and desserts and plenty of social time
with family, friends and neighbors. Trinity is located at
1470
St. Rt. 28. Everyone is welcome at Trinity Lutheran Church -
we
hope to see you there. The free will donations from this
annual
event will go to the youth for the ELCA National Youth
Gathering.
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Fantastic
Camping Idea… Rent
a camping
spot at the Annie Oakley Festival?
The 2013 festival is being held July 26, 27, and 28. You can arrive at
the fairgrounds as early as Monday, July 22 , stay until Sunday, and
pay only $25 per night. You can stay past Sunday by making arrangements
with the secretary’s office at the fairgrounds. For that small payment
you will get a full hookup: electric, water, sewer and three days of
great entertainment. Once again the festival will have the Breakfast
Bingo on Friday, the... read
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Big
Brothers Big Sisters… Time
left
to adopt your duck is waddling away!!!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County will be hosting the
Rubber Duck Race on June 20th. Local community members can
adopt
a little rubber duck for $5.00 a piece or $25.00 for six!!
The
sold adopted ducks will be dumped into the river at the same time
beginning at 7:30 p.m. and compete for Prizes. This year the
grand prize will win $1000.00. Other prizes include a 2-3 day
passes to Country Concert and many other great... read
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Darke
County Photography Club… Photo
Club’s Show To Be Held During Poultry Days
The Darke County Photography Club’s show A Moment of Time will be
replacing the Versailles Poultry Days show starting this year.
Professional, Amateur, and Student Photographers may enter up to 5
photographs in the show for $20. Categories for Professional
and
Amateur entries include People, Architecture, Sea/Landscapes, Nature,
Wildlife, Unclassified, Digitally Enhanced, Photojournalism, and
Poultry Days. Student categories are divided... read
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Versailles
Poultry Days 2013… It's
gonna be a "Groovy" coop this year!!
In Poultrystock style, the Poultry Days Social Tent will be rockin’
BIGGER and BETTER! The larger tent will include new bar space
as
well as seating in the grass near the stage. In addition to
the
always popular ice cold draft beer and the Versailles Winery, an
offering of craft beer will be added for the largest beverage selection
to date! Most importantly, the festival entertainment medley
is a
record with 10 talented musical groups!
Entertainment will
include a large selection of local talent, including... read
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Darke
County Parks… Visit
the Council
House
Join the Darke County Park District for the special chance to visit the
Anthony Wayne Peace Council House, located at Prairie Ridge Meadow on
Wilson Avenue. The Council House will be open for visitors on June
15th, July 13th and August 31st from 1:00pm-4:00pm. We’ll
discover why Anthony Wayne built the house and what purpose it served
in the creation of the Treaty of Greenville. While inside the Council
House, we’ll discuss many... read
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DCCA announces tour guides and
actors for
Ghost Walk in June
While Darke County Center for the Arts' “Ghost Walk in June” is a new
addition to the arts organization's schedule, the list of tour guides
and actors are familiar names for local fans of the event. Michael
Bitner, Marilyn Delk, Tim Nealeigh, and Keith Rawlins will share
stories of the unknown while they lead “Ghost Walk” participants
through downtown Greenville, stopping at sites where Jim Bruney, Larry
Delk, Natalie House, Becci Miller, Katheleen Nealeigh, and Mitch and
Chloe Rawlins will spin more... read
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Darke
County Parks… Campfire
Cooking
The warm weather is here and nothing beats making supper outdoors over
a campfire. Whether you are an avid camper or just like being outside,
bring the family and join the Darke County Parks for an evening of fun
on Monday, June 10th at 7:00pm, as everyone will be able to cook some
new, delicious appetizers and snacks over the open fire. Samples will
be provided and a variety of techniques will be explored.
Campfire Cooking will be held... read
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Greenville
Public Library…June Movie at Library
The next free movie at the Greenville Public Library will be Lincoln
with Daniel Day-Lewis on Friday June 14th at 2:00 p.m. Bring your own
snacks and enjoy this award-winning film in a comfortable setting! |
Greenville
Public Library…Library's Family Fun Days Begin
Family Fun Days start this Wednesday June 12 at 11:00 a.m. on the lawn
of the Greenville Public Library. They run every Wednesday throughout
June and July and feature top-notch entertainers that appeal to all age
groups. Kicking off the summer is ventriloquist and puppeteer Mark
Wade. This year's show “Digging for Library Gold” features Mark's head
engineer in charge of digging, Edgar Beaver. Come and join the fun! In
case of rain... read
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PUCO to educate Greenville
residents on energy
choice
COLUMBUS, OHIO (June 6, 2013) – Have you been approached by
door-to-door energy marketers or received literature in the mail about
shopping for your electricity or natural gas? Want to learn more and
feel confident that the decision you make is right for you, your family
or business? On June 10th, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
(PUCO) will be educating Greenville area residents regarding electric
and natural gas choice. The event will take place at 6:00 pm at the
City of ... read
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Poultry
Days Festival… “Poultrystock”
is
2013 Festival Theme
On June 14th-16th, the 62nd annual Poultry Days Festival returns to the
village of Versailles. This year’s theme is “Poultrystock: Three Days
of Friends, Music and Chicken.” The Poultry Days Festival has always
been famous for the delicious BBQ chicken, served all
weekend.
The 2013 festival will include old favorites and new activities for the
whole family. Poultry Days features two parades, the Grand Parade at
11am on Saturday and the... read
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Darke
County Parks… Log
House Open
Saturdays in June!
Bring the family out for a time warp back to the early 1800’s and visit
with our period-dressed volunteers every Saturday in June from 1:00pm
to 4:00pm in the Log House. Try your hand at some pioneer
games
and skills. Be “careful” or you may even have to help with
the
daily “chores.” Mark your calendars for Saturday
afternoons
and sit a “spell” at the Shawnee Prairie Preserve Log House, 4267 State
Route 502 West. The Nature Center... read
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Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum RR
Festival
Visit the Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum’s RR Festival June 15. Doors
open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. We have telegraph school at 10 a.m.
at the tower and throughout the day. At 11 a.m. Jim Palsgrove, a Korean
War Veteran, will talk on Hospital Trains. This is the 60-year
anniversary of the cease fire. David Burns from All Aboard Ohio will
speak at 2 p.m. The passenger rail association will speak on their new
plans to bring daily trains to Cincinnati. Murdock Moore, retired Air
Force, will be... read
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Darke
County Parks… Campfire
Cooking
The warm weather is here and nothing beats making supper outdoors over
a campfire. Whether you are an avid camper or just like being outside,
bring the family and join the Darke County Parks for an evening of fun
on Monday, June 10th at 7:00pm, as everyone will be able to cook some
new, delicious appetizers and snacks over the open fire. Samples will
be provided and a variety of techniques will be explored.
Campfire... read
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Coffee
with the Commissioner June 8
Commissioner Mike Stegall will be interacting with the residents at the
Versailles Health Care Center located on State Rte. 121 east of
Versailles on June 8th, at 9:30 a. m. Commissioner Stegall will be
discussing the direction Darke County is headed in, and taking
questions from the residents in attendance. Family members are welcome
to attend. The Commissioner believes that residents of nursing
facilities and assisted living homes are entitled to have complete
access to their elected officials. Commissioner Stegall believes if the
residents can’t come to him, he will go to them. This is an opportunity
for the public and the residents to meet their elected officials and to
pose questions or concerns about the county. Please join Commissioner
Stegall on June 8th at the Versailles Health Care Center at 9:30 a.m.
until 11:00 a.m. in Versailles.
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Main Street Greenville…First Fridays Brings
Live Music
Downtown on June 7
GREENVILLE, Ohio- First Fridays Live Music (sponsored by the Law Office
of Randall E. Breaden, LLC) will return Friday, June 7 in downtown
Greenville and will feature ten local musicians. First Fridays aims to
bring people downtown during evening hours to enjoy activities,
demonstrations, food and music in a beautiful historic setting with
businesses open until 9:00 pm. Those strolling through downtown can
expect to see... read
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Darke
County Friends of the Shelter… Open
House for Adopt-a-Pet Month
With June being Adopt-a-Pet Month, The Darke County Animal Shelter will
be hosting it's third annual open house Saturday, June 15, 2013 , from
12 to 3 p.m. Free food and drinks will be available to all. Free
raffles of Kitchenaid and other donated items plus a children's
coloring contest will be part of the festivities. The Darke County
Animal Shelter is located at 5066 County Home Rd. Greenville, Oh.
Anyone adopting a dog on Saturday... read
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Greenville
Public Library… Lunch
on the
Library Lawn
This summer the Friends of the Greenville Public Library are hosting
Lunch on the Lawn three times! These events will be in
conjunction with Main Street Greenville’s “First Fridays” on June 7th,
July 5th, and August 2nd. Each lunch will be provided by a
different downtown coffeeshop and accompanied by live music.
Everyone is invited to sit under the shade trees and enjoy.
Feel
free to bring your own lunch or just stop by for the music... read
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