“First Friday Tailgating Party”
June 23, 2004 - MainStreet Greenville’s First Friday is catching on and
the church family of First Presbyterian on Fourth Street is planning to
share that experience with other Darke Countians! Free
parking
and Ice Cream to go with all the “fixins” will be available
outside the church to welcome all those who are enjoying the resurgence
of downtown on Friday, July 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Just a short hop
and a skip east of Broadway on Fourth, the Presbyterians wanted to enter...
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Darke
County Parks… July
Volunteer Opportunities
July is full of opportunities for everyone, please review the list
below and let me know what you would like to be involved with. Please
contact the office or let me know if you would like to help with any of
the following tasks. Early Morning Discovery Hike: Tuesday’s at 8AM.
Butterfly Monitoring: Friday’s at 2PM. Saturday, July 5th- Log House
Open- 1:00-4:00 - Are you interested in hosting the Log House? We are
still in need of several volunteers, please let me know...
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Ag. Breakfast Meeting
Ag. Breakfast Meeting, hursday, July 3, 2014, 7:30 am, Brethren
Retirement Center's Cafeteria, Greenville (Enter through the Brethren
Retirement Center's main doors, under the awning, and follow the signs
to the cafeteria.) For your calendar: the following month’s meeting
will be August 7, 2014. Sam Custer, Extension Educator, Agriculture
& Natural Resources
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Independence Day closings
Community Action Partnership of Greater Dayton/Darke County will be
closed Friday, July 4, in honor of Independence Day. This includes
Metropolitan Housing Authority and Community Transportation Services.
Regular hours will resume Monday, July 7. Also closed on July 4 will be
all state and county offices, Edison Community College and Greenville
Transit.
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Cancer Association BBQ
The Cancer Association of Darke County is holding a chicken BBQ on July
12. Tickets are available at the CADC office. Download a flyer with
details here
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OSU Extension financial
management seminar
OSU Extension, Darke County will be hosting a Transition, Estate and
Retirement Seminar - For all generations involved on the family farm
meeting on August 6. Please see the attached flyer and get
registered today. Space is limited. Topics: Strategies to
Improve
Family Communications; Treating Farm and Non-Farm, Heirs Equitably;
Using trusts to manage Estate...
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Mr. Molecule at Family Fun Day
The Greenville Public Library's “Family Fun Days” continue with more
great entertainment! On Wednesday July 2 at 11:00 a.m. “Mr
Molecule” will perform on the front lawn. In case of rain
programs are held in the Church Activity Building on Devor. When Mr.
Molecule unleashes the power and excitement of science – Bing! Bang!
Boom! – he creates an explosion of learning that K-8 kids can’t resist.
Students are astonished to see the fantastic...
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Donoritaville July Blood Drive
Schedule
DAYTON, Ohio – Blood donors can celebrate summer - without taking a
vacation from donating - by visiting “Donoritaville.” The
tradition of summer Parrot Head celebrations continues at Community
Blood Center (CBC) with the “Donoritaville – Relax, lei back, donate…
Givin’ is easy!” t-shirt, free when you register to donate at any of
the following blood drives listed below. Donors are
encouraged to
schedule an appointment at www.DonorTime.com or contact...
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Annie Oakley Golf Tournament July
21, 2014
The 33rd annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament is fast
approaching.
Get signed up with your team today for a chance to win a new car or
truck from one of four Darke County area car dealers! This year’s
tournament is scheduled for July 21st at the Turtle Creek Golf Course
and will feature a shotgun start with scramble format, chances to win
great prizes and lunch/dinner for the golfer and their
spouse.
Most importantly, the proceeds from this fun and...
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Cancer Association of Darke
County Support
Group Canceled for July
The monthly cancer support group decided not to meet in July due to the
holiday. The group will meet again in August to discuss the
future of the group. We need your input on what you would
like to
see as support from the cancer association. Plan now to come
and
share your ideas with the group on August 7 at 7 p.m. at
Wayne
Health Care in the Board Room (on the first floor down past the
lab.) Refreshments will be served. If you
would like
to be a volunteer... read
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Gather Round Auction Donations
Seeking kind folks to donate pieces to The Gather Round Auction House
at The Gathering at Garst which will happen the last weekend in July.
Don’t have a place for Great Auntie Mabel’s trunk? Can’t bear to store
Uncle Lester’s tandem bicycle for another summer? Donate it! Graciously
accepted are the grand, dusty, vintage, or primitive. Furniture,
textiles, Darke County memorabilia...
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Greenville fireworks date set
Greenville OH - A Community Fireworks Display will take place at dusk
on Sunday night, July 6, 2014 at the Darke County
Fairgrounds.
Rozzi Fireworks (http://www.rozziproducts.com) from Loveland OH will
shoot the display. That same day, in the infield of the race
track, the Carson & Barnes Big Top Circus
(http://www.carsonbarnescircus.com) will have two performances...
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“Leonardo” at Family Fun Day
& A Movie
The Greenville Public Library will host Parents' Choice Award winner
“Leonardo” at Family Fun Day on Wednesday June 25th at 11:00
a.m.
Leonardo is a family musician and songwriter who entertains, educates
and empowers kids of all ages with lots of audience participation,
singing and dancing. See www.leonardomusic.com.
We'll meet
on the Library lawn... read
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Prints and cigar box guitars on
display at
Bear’s Mill
During the month of July, “Art at the Mill” will feature the work of
Marietta, Ohio printmaker Bobby Rosenstock and cigar box guitars
crafted by Mike Knisely of Arcanum. The exhibit at historic Bear's Mill
opens on Friday, June 27 with a reception featuring hors d'oeuvres and
drinks from 6 p.m. till 9 p.m.; the artists will speak briefly about
their creations, methods, and inspiration at 7 p.m. The exhibit will
remain on display through Sunday...
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Coffee with the Commissioner
Commissioner Mike Stegall will be having his “Coffee with the
Commissioner” meeting on Saturday, June 21st between 8:00 a.m. and
10:00 a.m. This time the meeting place is somewhere it has
never
been held before, in the Old Arcana restaurant located at 109 West
George Street in Arcanum. Not only is this a chance
for
everyone to see, and taste,
this new
restaurant addition to the County, it
will also be
your chance to discuss happenings in the County with Commissioner
Stegall. Let the Commissioner know what you like and what needs to be
changed in County government. Mark your calendars for June
21st
from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., come and have a cup of coffee and a
delicious breakfast and find out about county government. Hope to see
you there!!
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Garst Museum—Opportunities
Now is the time to get involved. It’s the time to do what you want to
do, not what you have to do. Time to use and share the talents and
skills you have perfected. Time to mentor, teach, learn, and support a
quality community asset—the Garst Museum. On Thursday, June 19, 2014,
the Garst Museum will hold a Volunteer Fair at the museum from 1:00 to
4:00 pm. Come... read
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Introduction to Blacksmithing
Hinges, nails, screwdrivers and hammers... can you make these?
Blacksmiths of old did every day. This workshop offered by the Darke
County Parks will introduce you to blacksmithing in the 18th century
and will give you a chance to work with the forge and anvil. This will
be very hands-on and for ages 18 and up. The workshop will be held on
Saturday, June 28th from 9:00am-12...
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Vacation in ‘Donoritaville’ at
Darke Blood
Drives
Get a chance to win Chevy Cruze - DAYTON, Ohio – Blood donors can
celebrate summer - without taking a vacation from donating - by
visiting “Donoritaville.” The tradition of summer Parrot Head
celebrations continues at Community Blood Center (CBC) with the
“Donoritaville – Relax, lei back, donate… Givin’ is easy!” t-shirt,
free when you register to donate at any of the following...
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Edison to host fall registration
events
Edison Community College will host two fall registration events for new
students on June 24 and July 15 and a special re-enrollment event on
July 29. All events will be held between the hours of 1–7 p.m. at the
Piqua campus and are designed to expedite the application and
enrollment processes in time for classes that begin August 25. The new
student enrollment events will feature a one-stop registration
opportunity and refreshments... read
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Darke County Parks volunteerism
NEW OPPORTUNITY - Wednesday, June 18th at 8AM - Do you enjoy chainsaw
work? If so, meet us at Turkeyfoot Preserve on Bishop Road as we will
be removing trees from the wetland area. Please bring your chainsaws
and water. If you are able to attend please let me know...
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Red Cross invites you
Next Wednesday is our Annual Meeting and to make it more community
"friendly" we are holding it at the Greenville City Park, Shelter #1,
starting at noon. Now, don't get me wrong, although this is
our
official annual meeting with election of officers and community awards,
this will be a fun and casual picnic lunch provided by the
staff.
For the FIRST TIME EVER, we will be honoring all our one-year and
longer volunteers with their service pin. We have a few
15ers, a
20... read
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Nature’s Palette workshop
scheduled
Spark your creativity! Learn new art techniques!
Have fun
and be inspired! Discover the wonder and beauty of nature's palette!
Join us for Trish McKinney's "Nature's Palette" Acrylic Mixed
Media Workshop on July 9, 10 and 11 from 10:00 until 4:00 and
experience three days of playful experimentation! This
Greenville
Art Guild sponsored workshop will be held at Spring Hall located at 623
Spring Street in Greenville, Ohio 45331. No art experience is
necessary, but registration... read
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Mosquito Spraying in City of
Greenville
The city of Greenville will spray for mosquitos on Wednesday, June
18,2014 at 9:00pm, south of the Greenville creek and on Thursday, June
19,2014 at 9:00pm, north of the Greenville creek. Weather permitting.
Any questions, please contact the street department at 937-548-2215.
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DCCA announces "Barbecue and
Blues"
Darke County Center for the Arts will host “Barbecue and Blues,” a
family-friendly fundraiser featuring music by Cincinnati-based Rhythm
Jones, at Turtle Creek Golf Course on Friday, July 11. 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... read
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Minnetrista Theater
The Greenville Public Library's “Family Fun Days” got off to a great
start with over 200 people attending Tom Sparough's amazing juggling
performance last Wednesday. The grand final always involves a
bowling ball as seen in the picture! Lots of audience
participation had the place in an uproar of fun. Next Wednesday June
18th the Library again welcomes Minnetrista Theater at 11:00 a.m. on
the front lawn. This year's theme is “Fairy Tales...
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Lye Soap
Soap. We use it every day... wouldn’t it be great to make your own? Are
you wondering what kind of ingredients are in that bar of soap you are
using to clean your body? Join the Darke County Parks on Monday, June
30th at 6:30 pm at Shawnee Prairie Preserve (4267 State Route 502 West)
and you will learn to create a full pound of lye soap using local oils
and supplies. Due to the process, ages 16 and up only. Space is limited...
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Mottram to speak to Republican
Women
Molly Mottram has been the Field Director for Americans for Prosperity
in the Miami Valley and Dayton region since November of 2013. Prior to
working for Americans for Prosperity she graduated in May of 2013 from
The Ohio State University as a proud buckeye alum with a Bachelor’s
Degree in Public Affairs from the John Glenn School of Public Affairs.
During her time at Ohio State she interned for State Representative
Christina Hagan and for Ohio Congressman...
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Summer Stargazing
It’s a new moon... and that results in dark skies! Perfect for watching
the stars through our telescopes! The Darke County Parks will be joined
by the Stillwater Stargzers on Saturday, June 28th at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve (4267 State Route 502 West) as we look to the heavens for
chances at Saturn, constellations and more! Join us at 9:00pm to see
the set-up and we’ll watch as long as everyone stays awake. Be sure to
dress for the... read
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Introduction to Blacksmithing
Hinges, nails, screwdrivers and hammers... can you make these?
Blacksmiths of old did every day. This workshop offered by the Darke
County Parks will introduce you to blacksmithing in the 18th century
and will give you a chance to work with the forge and anvil. This will
be very hands-on and for ages 18 and up. The workshop will be held on
Saturday, June 28th from 9:00...
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Bees, Bugs and Worms
Are you interested in learning about natural ways to improve the health
and production from your garden? If so, join us on Tuesday,
June
24, 2014 for a home gardener workshop focused on “Bees, Bugs &
Worms”. This workshop will be held at the OSU Extension
Learning
Center located at 603 Wagner Avenue, Greenville. The City of
Greenville and Darke... read
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June 19 marks the BBBS Rubber
Duck Race and
5k Duck n Run/walk
Duck adoptions remain steady for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby
and Darke County, and Jennifer Bruns, Executive Director is hopeful
that all 4000 ducks will be launched this year. The upcoming
fundraising event, 2014 Rubber Duck Race, will be held Thursday, June
19th at 7:30 p.m. near the Geib Pavilion in Tawawa Park, Sidney. In
addition to the duck race... read
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Butterfly Monitoring Every Friday
Do you like butterflies? Worried about declining butterfly populations?
We need you at Shawnee Prairie! Each and every Friday at 2pm, we’ll
hike a pre-set trail and record all butterflies observed. These numbers
will then be sent on to the Ohio Lepidopterists for scientific study.
No need to be an expert! A staff member will be present for
the
hike and field guides will be provided. Hikes will occur as
long
as temperatures are above 60 and it is...
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CBC rolls out ‘summer cruze-in’
2014 blood
drive
DAYTON, Ohio – Whether it’s idling at the drive-in or rolling out onto
the open road, summer is all about cruising. Community Blood
Center (CBC) is saluting the great escape of summer travel, and
encouraging blood donations during this busy time of year, with the
“Summer Cruze-In 2014 Blood Drive.” Everyone who registers to
donate this summer will get at least one chance to win a 2014 Chevrolet
Cruze in the fall... read
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Athletic Booster Fundraiser
Boosters and Coaching Staff, Please let us know if you have secured
your sport's Golf Team for the upcoming fundraiser - we have only 12
teams signed up and the goal is 36 teams! Contact Dave Ernst
(ErnstD@greenvillenationalbank.com) if there are any questions. Thank
you! Greenville Athletic Boosters… Go WAVE!
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“Family Fun Day” Begins
The Greenville Public Library presents the first of seven summer
entertainment events on Wednesday June 11th at 11:00 a.m.
Meet on
the lawn under the shade trees and bring a blanket or lawn chair –
ready to enjoy Tom Sparough “The Space Painter.” Tom's juggling shows
are breathtakingly fun and always include tons of laughter,
audience participation, and skill. Again “Family Fun Day...
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Hike to Health
Are you ready to get OUTSIDE? Join a Darke County Parks’
Naturalist for an excuse to get out of the house and get some exercise
while enjoying our Hike to Health series. Each time we will meet at a
different park and hike at a brisk pace to get our blood pumping. Dogs
like to get outside too! Feel free to bring your leashed, four-legged
friend. June’s hike will be on Thursday, June 12th at 6:30pm
at
Alice Bish Park (Ohio Street). July’s hike...
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Dinners for United Way
Experience a Giving Dinner at KitchenAid® Experience is this Friday,
June 6th. Dinners are served from 5:30-8pm at KitchenAid® in
downtown Greenville. $5 per meal. All proceeds go
to United
Way. Purchase a dinner and register to
win a new
KitchenAid® countertop appliance. If you would like a dinner,
please email me your order. We are making gourmet club wraps
or
homemade taco salad with chipotle dressing. All come with
chips,
homemade chocolate chip cookie and bottled water. Bring the
whole
family for a meal. RSVPs are encouraged asap or you may
walk-in,
but dinners are limited. Email me your orders and we’ll see
you
this Friday evening for dinner to enjoy First Fridays.
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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 7th,
July 5th and August 16th from 1:00pm-3:00pm. We’ll
discover
why Anthony Wayne built the house and what purpose it served in the
creation of the Treaty of Greene Ville. While inside the Council House,
we’ll discuss... read
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Lunch on the Lawn
Summer would not be complete without Lunch on the Lawn! Again
this year the Greenville Public Library is partnering with Main Street
Greenville to sponsor three lunches in June, July, and August from
11:30 – 1:00 p.m. The public is invited to stop by the
Library
grounds to relax and enjoy the beautiful setting and entertainment. If
you’d like, bring your own lunch or purchase a delicious meal from the
vendor. On Friday June 6th... read
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Pentecost Sunday in Ithaca
Come one, come all! St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Ithaca, Ohio
is
excited about having Steel Expressions play for us during our outdoor
worship on June 8th under the tent. This is a local steel
drum
band. They will play some sing-along hymns and provide other
special music....one song, which we hear is pretty amazing!, is
ironically "Amazing Grace". You HAVE to come out and hear
this
band!! You may even see a familiar face...
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Log House and Blacksmith Shop
Open!
Travel back to the 18th century as you explore both the Log House and
the Blacksmith Shop of Shawnee Prairie Preserve (4267 State Route 502
West). The Log House and Blacksmith Shop will be open to
explore
on Saturday afternoons from 1pm-4pm during the months of May through
September. The sound of hammers and anvil will be ringing as
the
smiths prepare new... read
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Floating the Greenville
It’s Paddling Season! Join the Darke County Parks on Thursday, June 5th
at 6:00pm for an evening float. Grab the water bottles, sunscreen and a
hat and let’s get on the water! We’ll put our boats in and paddle the
Greenville, enjoying the sights along the way. This will be a
relatively slow paced float, but some prior experience is required.
Ages 10 and up, please (call with questions). Reserve a canoe for two
or solo a kayak. Dress for... read
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