Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center Holiday Closures
The Darke County Parks Nature Center located at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve just west of Greenville will be closed December 25th and
January 1st for Christmas and New Year’s Day observances. The
building’s exhibits and offices as well as the Friends of Darke County
Parks Gift Shop are regularly open Monday through Saturday 9am to 5pm,
and... read
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First Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve
Inspirational – Warm – Uplifting – Personal. All are Welcome! Piano
Recital & Presby Trio, 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service,
7:00 pm. An Evening of Lessons, Carols and Special Music with Nursery
Provided - John Person, Pastor - Cable Channel 5 @ 10:00 p.m. &
Midnight - 114 East Fourth Street, Greenville, Ohio... read
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Republican Men’s Club to feature local
political consultant
The Darke County Republican Men’s Club will meet Sat, Dec 16, 2015 at
BRC. Start eating at 7:30. Meeting starts at 8 am. Will be collecting
dues for 2018. Our speaker for December is Katie Deland and her bio is
below. As we end this year, it is time to start gearing up for the
elections in 2018. Many have not been faithful in attendance this past
year, but I fully... read
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Spirit offering additional EMT scholarships
Spirit Medical Transport, LLC, was so pleased with the success of its
first-ever EMT scholarship program this past fall, it’s going for
another round just in time for the new year. Starting today, Spirit
will begin accepting scholarship applications from individuals who have
an interest in becoming an Emergency Medical Technician and working... read
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Library Wellness Lunch & Learn
With the year winding to a close, Jordan Francis from Wayne Healthcare
will share how to bring the physical, mental, and nutritional aspects
of your fitness plan together with the aptly named talk “Bringing it
All Together.” Jordan will be sharing great health and wellness
information for beginners and veterans alike, and also allow time for
questions... read
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Gingerbread Party at Library
Families, kids, and teens are invited to a Gingerbreadhouse Party on
Tuesday December 12th at 6:30 p.m. sponsored by the Childrens and YA
Departments at the Greenville Public Library. We will be making
gingerbread houses out of graham crackers so no baking needed.
We’ll have all the supplies and all you have to do is come and have
fun. Several of... read
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Edison State Ceramics Sale to Benefit
Program
The Ceramics Department at Edison State Community College will be
selling hand made ceramic pieces, glass gifts, and jewelry on Monday,
December 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday, December 5, from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. in the West Hall at the Piqua Campus. Students and
instructors of Edison State as well as local artists have crafted items
for sale... read
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Darke County Area December Blood Drives
‘Be a Deer’ and donate this holiday season - DARKE COUNTY, Ohio –
Donors can “Be a Deer” by supporting the Darke County Area community
blood drives in December. The “Be a Deer – Donate Blood”
long-sleeve t-shirt is free to everyone who registers to donate.
Community Blood Center encourages you to schedule an appointment online
at www... read
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Edison State Students Talk at Library on
Bullying
A variety of sources note that children of all ages can suffer
emotional problems due to bullying and that nearly three-fourths of all
young people have been or are currently being bullied.
Cyberbullying is also on the rise as nearly half of all teens are
affected. Persistent bullying in teens can lead to or worsen
feelings of isolation, rejection, exclusion, and... read
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World War II and Iraq War Veterans Speak at
Edison State
The subject of males coming home from combat with all the atrocities of
war imprinted in their consciousness is something familiar to most of
us. What we know little about, however, are the challenges of entering
a relationship with a wife or partner who knows little about combat.
This issue will be discussed at Edison State Community... read
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Darke Southwest
Conservation… New Grazing
Concept Benefits the Bird and the Herd; Sign-up Deadline is January 19, 2018
-- Columbus, OH, November 14, 2017 – If you think livestock and quail
don’t mix, a new concept in managed grazing may just change your mind.
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is now accepting
applications for a unique program that focuses on establishing
productive warm season forages to improve livestock production and
provide large areas... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Belgium’s Abbey Ales at
Library
Few brews hold a level of mystique for beer lovers like that
surrounding Belgium's abbey ales. These beers pay homage to Belgium's
rich monastic history, and some are even brewed within the walls of
operating monasteries. Steeped in tradition, these refined ales
showcase expressive Belgian yeast characteristics and the graceful
skill of Belgian... read
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The Red Cross begins Knit Your Bit for
Veterans
Our Boys Need Sox collection underway - GREENVILLE (November 21, 2017)
— In a tradition dating back to World War I, the Northern Miami Valley
Chapter of the Red Cross is collecting socks for veterans. Back
in the day, the socks were knitted by volunteers with a label sewn into
each garment that read, “A gift of the American People thru the
American Red Cross... read
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VHCC to hold Holiday Sharing Event
Versailles Health Care Center is pleased to invite the community to its
monthly event for people with Parkinson’s Disease and their
families! Power Over Parkinson’s meets monthly to empower,
socialize, and learn. Sharing event will occur Dec. 13, 4 p.m.
Versailles Health Care Center would like to thank you for helping make
this another great... read
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Friends of the Library Holiday Open House
The Friends of the Greenville Public Library are hosting their annual
Holiday Open House on Saturday December 9th from 10:00 to 2:00.
This festive event is always a treat for the whole family. Sample
dozens of delicious cookies, listen to live Christmas music by flutist
Nancy Jackson, and shop the used book sale. These books are nice
enough... read
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Time is running out for Greenville BPW
Super Raffle
Greenville, OH. - Four lucky winners will be announced at
the Greenville BPW Club’s December 14th meeting. All proceeds from the
raffle go towards the club’s scholarship fund for Darke County young
women. Last year the club awarded four $500 scholarships. This
year, the club will offer three $750 scholarships, one $500 (Anna
Britton) scholarship and the club... read
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Decorate the Mitten Tree
The Fish Mitten Tree once again needs donated gloves and mittens to
decorate its empty branches; these donations will be distributed to the
children enrolled in Darke County Head Start programs. In addition to
the Mitten Tree located at Montage, 525 South Broadway in Greenville, a
Mitten Tree also stands inside the Brethren Retirement Community, 750
Chestnut... read
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2018 Farm Management School to be Offered
in Darke County,
By Sam Custer, OSU Extension, Darke County - According to AgWeek, “the
most recent U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics show that the
number of farmers ages 25 to 34 is growing nationwide. That’s the
result of strong crop prices from 2007 to 2013, which generated higher
farm income and gave young would-be farmers a better chance to support
themselves and their families. Young farmers and ranchers... read
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Hughes to read to Middle Schoolers
B.A. Hughes, a new Ohio author from Greenville, will read excerpts from
and sign her books on Saturday morning, December 2 downtown
Greenville. She is hosted by A&B Coffee and Cakes Shop corner
of Broadway and Fourth Street from 9 AM until Noon. GLIMM, A
Glimpse of Light Found is a collection of six stories exploring the
adventures of tweens and... read
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BBBS Match Day
Imagine never having someone to look up to when you were a kid.
Imagine not having positive role models who guided you down a
responsible path in life. Imagine a community where every child
fulfills his or her potential and steers clear of bad decisions.
Imagine every child in our county graduating high school and college,
and giving back to his or her... read
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DCP Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland Coming
Soon
This holiday season join Darke County Parks for an evening stroll
through our winter wonderland at Shawnee Prairie Preserve! On Saturday,
December 2nd from 6-9pm, there will be over 450 luminaries lighting
your way along the wooded trails, allowing for a peaceful winter’s
night in nature. As you hike along the illuminated trail toward the log
house... read
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Shop Downtown Greenville to Win
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Shoppers can earn chances to win over $2,500 in
merchandise and gift certificates through “Win the Window”, the 4th
annual shop local campaign presented by Main Street Greenville and
sponsored by Second National Bank. "This promotion is a fun way to
encourage people to shop at our local, independently-owned businesses
this holiday... read
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Garst Museum Holiday Open House
Garst Museum’s annual Holiday Open House will be held on Sunday,
December 3 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The public is cordially invited
to attend. Everyone can tour the museum and the National Annie Oakley
Center at no charge on this one afternoon. Join us for an afternoon of
seasonal music, light refreshments, and beautiful decorations. The
museum’s... read
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Guardians of the Galaxy YA Movie Marathon
at Library
Come join us on Wednesday November 22nd for a Guardians of the Galaxy
movie marathon at Greenville Public Library! Starting at noon
we'll show the first Guardians movie, immediately followed by Guardians
Vol. 2. Not interested in seeing the first film, but dying to see the
second? That’s okay! Stop in at 2 p.m. for the start of
Guardians Vol. 2! This... read
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DCP Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland Coming
Soon
This holiday season join Darke County Parks for an evening stroll
through our winter wonderland at Shawnee Prairie Preserve! On Saturday,
December 2nd from 6-9pm, there will be over 450 luminaries lighting
your way along the wooded trails, allowing for a peaceful winter’s
night in nature. As you hike along the illuminated trail toward the... read
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John Tesh to Headline Edison's Holiday
Evening Event
The Edison Foundation is pleased to welcome John Tesh to Edison State
Community College as the entertainment for 20th annual Holiday Evening
event. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, November 29 at
the Piqua Campus and is held annually to support student scholarship
opportunities. A four-time Emmy Award winner and two-time... read
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Edison State students to address bullying
at the
Library
A variety of sources note that children of all ages can suffer
emotional problems due to bullying and that nearly three-fourths of all
young people have been or are currently being bullied. Cyberbullying
affects nearly half of teens and is rapidly becoming more prevalent.
These sources paint a grim picture on what seems to be a little
recognized national... read
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BPW Breakfast with Santa
Greenville, OH. November 7, 2017 The Greenville
Business & Professional Women’s (BPW) Club is planning their annual
Breakfast with Santa. The Club would like to invite you to join
them for this occasion to be held on December 2, 2017 at 9:00 AM at the
Greenville VFW Hall, 219 N. Ohio St. The menu will consist of
scrambled eggs, sausage... read
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PERI Christmas Meeting
PERI will be traveling back to the good ole days when the
"Country Strings Band" performs at their Christmas luncheon on Monday,
December 4, 11:30 a.m. at the VFW on Ohio Street,
Greenville. Lead by PERI member, Joyce Harrison, the band will
enliven the Christmas Spirit with the toe tapping tunes of dulcimers
and songs, fun and surprises... read
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Hometown Holiday Horse Parade returns to
Greenville
GREENVILLE, Ohio - It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The 2017
Hometown Holiday Horse Parade returns on Saturday, November 18th at 7
pm in downtown Greenville! This annual tradition in Darke County
has kicked off the holiday season for the downtown district the past 14
years! The 2017 Grand Marshal will be Dick Brown, president... read
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Edison State Hosts RN to BSN Information
Fair
Edison State Community College is hosting a Registered Nurse (RN) to
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Information Fair on Friday,
November 17, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Emerson Center at
the Piqua Campus. Current nursing students and practicing nurses are
invited to learn about the opportunities available to them in... read
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Project FeederWatch at DCP
Calling all birders! Join Darke County Park District, and participate
in Project FeederWatch, every Tuesday from 9-11am and Wednesday from
3-5pm. This is a unique citizen science program organized by Cornell
University which studies winter bird populations. Observations from
here in Darke County may be used in scientific journals and shared
with... read
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Night Out with the Wavaires! A Magical
Evening of Music!
GREENVILLE, OH – The Greenville High School Wavaires are preparing for
the Night Out With the Wavaires 2017 with the performance on November
17th, in Memorial Hall at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available for purchase
at the Flower Patch and 30 minutes prior to the performance at the box
office in Memorial Hall. A Night Out With the Wavaires... read
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OSU Extension… Zero Weight Gain Challenge
Are you interested in maintaining your weight or even losing a few
pounds during this holiday season? Could you use some
encouragement and guidance but don’t have time to attend classes?
Give our Zero Weight Gain holiday wellness challenge a try. The “Zero
Weight Gain Challenge” is an on-line challenge designed to help
participants get fit by encouraging... read
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November Blood Drives in Darke County Area;
‘Buckeye Blood
Donor’ celebrates fall football frenzy
-- DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Area sponsors will team up with Community Blood
Center to host a community blood drives. Everyone who registers
to donate will get a free “Buckeye Blood Donor” football t-shirt.
Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at
www.DonorTime.com or call 1-800-388-GIVE. The “Buckeye Blood Donor”
campaign celebrates the football championship... read
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Old Fashioned Campfire
Join us for a good old-fashioned campfire! We’re bringing back the
campfire after a great night back in July. Autumn nights just beg for
sitting around a campfire with friends, so be sure to get this on your
calendar! Join us on November 10th at 5:30pm at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve. Bring a camp chair and join a naturalist for an evening of
sitting... read
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DCCA Arts in Education presents Operation
Lunch Line
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Kid Power’s Operation
Lunch Line for kindergarten through third grade students in all local
public schools during the week of November 13. Operation Lunch Line, an
interactive musical show designed to help children learn the value of
good nutrition and exercise, uses three-dimensional special effects... read
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EUM 10th Annual Holiday Boutique
On November 11, the EUM Worship Center will be transformed into a
unique and festive atmosphere for Holiday Boutique. This marks
the 10th year that EUM’s Women’s Ministry has hosted the annual event.
In that time, we have grown from about 25 vendors to over 70! Whether
you have Christmas shopping to do, need a Girls’ Day Out, or just want
to... read
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Library Film Features Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a 2011 American documentary film directed by
David Gelb. The film follows Jiro Ono, an 85-year-old sushi
master and owner of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a Michelin three-star
restaurant. Sukiyabashi Jiro is a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant
located in a Tokyo subway station. Jiro Ono serves a tasting menu
of roughly 20 courses, for... read
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BBBS partners with Bob Evans for Fundraiser
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County will be
partnering with Bob Evans for two upcoming fundraisers. The first
one will be held on Tuesday, November 7, from 6am-9pm at the Bob Evan’s
in Greenville, located at 1366 Wagner Avenue. The second one will
be held on Thursday, November 9, from 7am-9pm at the Bob Evan’s in
Sidney... read
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A Magical Evening of Music!
Area Youth Join Wavaires for Camp Presentation - GREENVILLE, OH – The
Greenville High School Wavaires are preparing for the Annual Youth Show
Choir Camp with the performance on November 17th, in Memorial Hall at
7:00 pm. Tickets are available for purchase as the Flower Patch
beginning on November 1st and 30 minutes prior to the... read
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Anna Bier Gallery… Rene Bechard Photography – Journey through
a Bubble
The Anna Bier Gallery will present photographer, Rene Bechard, at Henry
St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday, NOVEMBER 4, 2017;
the exhibit will be open from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with an artist
presentation at 7 p.m. The landscape of a soap bubble will quickly
enchant you. As you begin to move your eyes over the patterns, you
discover recognizable... read
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Darke SWCD… Soil Fertility & Nutrient Management
Workshop Series
As the farm economy becomes tighter and the environmental pressure
greater on farmers, understanding your soil fertility and nutrient
needs becomes increasingly important. The Darke Soil and Water
Conservation District (SWCD) will again be hosting the Soil Fertility
& Nutrient Management Workshop Series beginning in November.
This is a four-part workshop... read
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GHS Walking Program
Again this year, Greenville High School will open its doors to
community members seeking a warm, safe place to walk on winter
evenings. The public is invited to walk at the high school from 6 to 8
p.m. Mondays through Thursdays beginning Monday, Nov. 6, and continuing
through March 29, 2018. There will be no walking during Christmas
break. Also... read
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DCCA presents Kentucky Trio “Zoe Speaks” at
The Coffee Pot
Darke County Center for the Arts Coffeehouse Series continues with a
concert at The Coffee Pot in downtown Greenville on Thursday, November
9 featuring “Zoe Speaks,” a trio from the mountains of Kentucky. “This
group can play everything from traditional ballads to contemporary
tunes with their mellow mix of close harmonies accompanied... read
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Langsdon Mineral Collection Visits Darke
County Parks
The Mercer County District Library has a hidden gem in the Langsdon
Minerals Collection - over 900 minerals showcased at the library. In
2006 Ron & Ruth Langsdon donated a substantial part of their
personal rare mineral collection to the Mercer County Library in order
for future generations to learn and enjoy. They felt a public
library would... read
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Cancer Association Fundraiser Nov. 5 at
Memorial Hall
Cancer Association of Darke County will hold their annual gospel music
fundraiser on November 5 at St. Clair Memorial Hall. The event
will start at 3 pm and last until approximately 5 pm. There will
be refreshments along with a bake sale. ADMISSION IS FREE.
There will be a freewill offering and the association hopes that many
will be able to come and enjoy the... read
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DCCA presents award-winning vocal ensemble
Darke County Center for the Arts will present award-winning a cappella
group Six Appeal in concert at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in
Greenville on Saturday, November 4; the second presentation of DCCA’s
Artists Series season, the show starts at 8 p.m. “These six appealing
young gentlemen are not only outstanding vocalists, but are also... read
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Anna Bier Gallery Artist Workshop Series
The Anna Bier Gallery would like to present the Artist Workshop Series
- offering monthly workshops in many different genres, including our
upcoming workshop Calligraphy on Reclaimed Wood - by Instructor Janelle
Vargo. This workshop is scheduled for Wednesday November 8th at 6pm in
the Anna Bier Civic Room, located inside the Henry St. Clair... read
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The History of Chocolate at Library
Join us Thursday November 2nd at 6:00 p.m. At the Greenville Public
Library for a delicious and educational program presented by Kathy
Creighton from the Butler County Historical Society in Hamilton
Ohio. This is a free family-friendly event, however seating is
limited so please call 548-3915 to reserve your seat. Chocolate has
been woven... read
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Darke County Parks… Old Fashioned Campfire
Join us for a good old-fashioned campfire! We’re bringing back the
campfire after a great night back in July. Autumn nights just beg for
sitting around a campfire with friends, so be sure to get this on your
calendar! Join us on October 27th at 6:30pm at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve. Bring a camp chair and join a naturalist for an evening of
sitting around the fire, eating... read
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BBBS holds two open houses in time for the
holidays
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County will hold two
separate open houses in conjunction with local holiday events.
They will have information available regarding the various programs
they offer, volunteer opportunities, the importance of mentoring our
community’s at-risk youth, along with donation and sponsorship
opportunities for upcoming fundraiser... read
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Peace Week Brings Award-Winning Author to
Edison Campus
Held in conjunction with the Dayton Literary Peace Prize (DLPP), Edison
State Community College’s English Department will be hosting Peace Week
at the Piqua Campus. The week will culminate with a visit from the 2017
DLPP nonfiction winner, David Wood on Monday, November 6 in the
Robinson Theater at 10:30 a.m. The event is offered free of charge and
is open... read
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Whoo’s in the Parks?
Did you know that some owls will take over the nest of a hawk to raise
their young? Or that an owl’s eyes are completely immobile? Join us to
explore the owl species of Ohio. Join us on October 26th at 7pm at
Shawnee Prairie Preserve and learn about these birds of prey by meeting
our own great-horned owl and discovering how the park is planning... read
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Beggars’ Night and Halloween Parade returns
to Downtown Greenville
GREENVILLE, Ohio- On Thursday, October 26th, downtown Greenville will
be transformed into a trail of Halloween treats for elementary school
aged children. The Early Bird/BlueBag Media, Main Street Greenville and
downtown businesses are pleased to bring this safe Halloween event to
the community! There are many ways to join in the fun, including a... read
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DCCA announces Ghost Walk Tour Guides and
Actors
Darke County Center for the Arts' annual Ghost Walk, a fundraiser
celebrating the Halloween season, will take place on Friday, October
27, Saturday, October 28, and Sunday, October 29. Costumed tour guides
will lead participants to numerous haunted sites in downtown
Greenville, including several stops where actors will portray
characters involved... read
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Warm Winter Wear for Darke County Children
The employees of the Darke County Sheriff’s Office, through the support
of Sheriff Toby L. Spencer, and in conjunction with local law
enforcement, fire, and emergency medical professionals have announced
plans to host the 17th annual “Warm Winter Wear for Darke County
Children” program. Thanks to generous donations from caring
individuals... read
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The Edison Stagelight Players Present The
Crucible
The Edison Stagelight Players (ESP) will present The Crucible by Arthur
Miller and directed by Matthew Beisner. The performances will be held
October 27 through November 5 in the Robinson Theater at Edison State
Community College’s Piqua Campus. Set in seventeenth-century Salem,
Massachusetts, The Crucible is a story based upon true... read
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U.S. Army Field Band presents free concert
The internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band will
present a free public performance at Greenville High School Gymnasium
on Thursday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. Described as “a great instrument
for stirring patriotic emotions,” the Field Band is the official
touring musical representative of the U.S. Army. The concert,
sponsored... read
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Ghost Walk tickets on sale
Darke County Center for the Arts will continue a long-standing
Halloween-season tradition when they host their annual Ghost Walk in
downtown Greenville on Friday, October 27, Saturday, October 28, and
Sunday, October 29. Based on stories collected by Arcanum-area resident
Rita Arnold which tell of local ghostly encounters, walks will begin
at... read
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Gospel Sing to be held at Memorial Hall on
November 5
Debbie Lynn Bryson and the Homelighters Quartet along with other groups
will minister in song at the Gospel Sing on November 5, 2017 at
Memorial Hall from 3-5 pm. The HomeLighters Quartet have been
ministering in Central Ohio for over 30 years. Some of the faces
have changed, but the message has been the same since they sang
their... read
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Greenville Toastmasters to hold Open House
NEED HELP - We offer Training! The Greenville Toastmasters Club 1238,
"The Can Do Club" can enhance your skills in Leadership, Public
Speaking, Conducting meetings, Parliamentary Procedure, Active
Listening, Effective Evaluation, Creative Thinking and communicating in
your every day life. DO YOU LISTEN EFFECTIVELY? - Greenville... read
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Edison State Community College Hosts Annual
College Fair
To help students and parents through the college selection process,
Edison State Community College will be hosting their annual College
Fair on Wednesday, October 25, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Charger
Gymnasium at the Piqua Campus. Finding the right college and career
path can be an overwhelming task. Options including size, location, and
cost... read
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Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy to
begin at Edison State
The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy at Edison State Community
College is now accepting applications for the 21-week program that will
prepare students for a career in law enforcement. Students of the
program will meet for six days each week beginning in January and, upon
successful completion, will graduate from the program in... read
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Annual Fright Night at Library
Friday October 27th is everyone’s favorite Fright Night! Take the
haunted tour through the Greenville Public Library any time between
7:00 - 10:00 pm for $5.00 a person. This event is in
collaboration with Gateway Youth and all proceeds go to supporting
their non-profit program. See gateway youth programs. Other
community groups participating are... read
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Missions Gala helps build homes
Destination Known Missions Ministry of EUM Church in Greenville, Ohio
is in its twelfth year partnering with the Potter’s House Association
in Guatemala. Over the years, teams from EUM Church have built eighteen
homes for families that live in the garbage dump shanty communities.
They have visited countless families in their homes to... read
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First Presbyterian
Church… Ignite Your Spiritual
Fire, Catch the Sparks
On Saturday, November 4th at 6pm First Presbyterian Church in downtown
Greenville invites the community to a free concert devotional featuring
Greg and Rebecca Sparks. This wonderful event will feature live
music and focus on discipleship. Their music and stories bring
together individuals from many communities to inspire and deepen faith
all in one heart and... read
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Candlelight Dinner on the Prairie at DCP
The table is set, the servers are in their places, and the Darke County
Park District is ready to provide you with a remarkable 18th century
historical experience in the Log House at Shawnee Prairie Preserve at
4267 St. Rt. 502 west of Greenville. A hearth-cooked meal will be
served family-style to all who attend this unique Candlelight Dinner on
the Prairie. The event is a fundraiser with proceeds... read
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EUM Church Fall Festival: Shine
Families throughout Darke County are invited to EUM’s annual fall
festival—SHINE (Sharing His Incredible News Everywhere) on Sunday,
October 22, 2017 from 4:00—7:00 pm at the Worship Center. This year
families will be engaging in “Soul Wars” a journey through six episodes
in the epic saga of God’s plan for redemption through Jesus. In
addition to this great adventure, families... read
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DCCA presents Zydeco Experience at Bistro
Off Broadway
Zydeco legend Terrance Simien and his Zydeco Experience Band will
perform at Greenville’s Bistro Off Broadway on Thursday, October 26.
The second of Darke County Center for the Arts’ Coffeehouse Series
presentations for the new season, the show starts at 7 p.m. Simien is
an eighth generation Creole from one of the earliest families to have
settled... read
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The Great Pumpkin Hunt at DCP
Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! Looking for an alternative to scary
Halloween events? The Great Pumpkin Hunt is fun for the whole family.
Spend the afternoon wandering through the woods at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve on a scavenger hunt filled with tons of fall goodies. Inside
the Nature Center each child will get a pumpkin to paint and take
home... read
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Lunch & Learn at Library
The Greenville Public Library's monthly Lunch & Learn is Wednesday
October 11 at 12:30 p.m. The topic is “Bringing It All Together”
presented by Jordan Francis, Wellness Director at Wayne
Healthcare. Lunch and Learn is coordinated by Warren Richards as
part of the Library's Wellness Program. Jordan explains ”We know
we should eat right, exercise, and generally... read
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“The Ghosts of Ohio” at Memorial Hall
Here is your opportunity to meet author and paranormal researcher James
Willis and members of his nationally recognized investigative
organization “The Ghosts of Ohio.” The Greenville Public Library
is partnering with St. Clair Memorial Hall where this fascinating
program will be held on Thursday October 19th at 6:00 p.m. Free
tickets can be picked up at the Reference Desk at the Library... read
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Author and Talk Show Host to Speak
GREENVILLE, OHIO – Kris Ann Hall of Northern Florida will be doing a
guest appearance in Greenville on October 13. In addition to being a
renowned author and host of the Kris Anne Hall TV Show, she is a
Constitutional Educator with an entertaining quality. Hall will be
speaking about “State Sovereignty – the duty of state and local
representatives... read
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Health Science Program Applications
Accepted at Edison State
Applications are currently being accepted for the medical laboratory
technician (MLT) and physical therapist assistant (PTA) degree programs
at Edison State Community College. The two-year Associate of Applied
Science programs will prepare students for a career in health care.
Edison State’s MLT career program prepares graduates to properly
perform... read
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Anna Bier Art Gallery… Gail Christofferson exhibits glass mosaic
guitars
The Anna Bier Gallery will present glass mosaic guitar artist, Gail
Christofferson of Animal House Glass, at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall
in Greenville on Saturday, OCTOBER 7, 2017; the exhibit will be open
from 6 p.m until 8 p.m. with an artist presentation at 7 p.m.
Christofferson’s passion for glass, teaching, community projects, and
creating... read
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October events bring Autumn to Downtown
Greenville
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Fall has arrived in downtown Greenville with the
October First Friday event and the annual A Day of Harvest event, held
on Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th. Overflow your senses
with fall favorites found in downtown Greenville! Be sure to check out
all of the fall inspired items in the quaint shops and restaurants;
including... read
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Library Film Features Young Frankenstien
Young Frankenstein is a 1974 American comedy horror film directed by
Mel Brooks and starring Gene Wilder as the title character, a
descendant of the infamous Dr. Victor Frankenstein. The
supporting cast includes Teri Garr, Cloris Leachman, Marty Feldman,
Peter Boyle, Madeline Kahn, Kenneth Mars, Richard Haydn and Gene
Hackman. The screenplay was... read
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October Darke County Area Blood Drives
October Donors can help fight cancer - DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Donors can
join the fight against cancer during October Breast Cancer Awareness
Month by supporting the community blood drives in Darke County
communities. Community Blood Center encourages donors to schedule an
appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call 1-800-388-GIVE... read
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Toastmasters Open House Scheduled
Expand your Horizons - Since 1924 Toastmasters International has helped
millions of men and women become more confident in front of an
audience. Our network of clubs and their learn-by-doing program are
sure to help you become a better speaker and leader. Why pay
thousands of dollars for a seminar when you can join a Toastmasters
club for a... read
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Candlelight Dinners preparations begin
Candlelight Dinners on the Prairie will be here soon! Prairie Days is
over and Deb is ready to start work on planning our Candlelight Dinners
on the Prairie for this fall! We have two dinners scheduled:
October 28 and November 11 (unadvertised, pre-sold). If you are
interested in joining the planning committee to put these fundraising
events together, she... read
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Engage Conference 2017: Day-By-Day
The Christian faith is a faith of relationships: our relationship with
God and our relationship with others. All the work God does in our
lives to transform us more into the image of Jesus is so that we might
become who God created us to be in relationship with Him and with other
people. The early followers of Jesus understood this, and they were
committed... read
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Wayne HealthCare Candy Striper Volunteer
Program
Wayne HealthCare will resume offering volunteer opportunities for
students at least 16 years of age. Student volunteers will have the
opportunity to work with various departments within the hospital to
welcome patients and visitors; assist with delivery of care and support
staff. Students interested in the program are encouraged to attend... read
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Second National Bank Sponsors One Night in
Memphis
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Second National Bank as an
Impresario sponsor of the 2017-2018 "Arts Count" Season, including the
upcoming Special Event ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS, a tribute to music legends
Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis and their
memorable meeting at... read
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The
Beers of Autumn at Library
When the leaves start changing colors, craft beer drinkers trade in the
light beers of Summer for something better suited to Autumn's crisp
evenings. Whether it's an Oktoberfest lager that shines in the gentle
September sunlight, or a spiced ale the color of October leaves, Fall
beers can be both comforting and audacious, and are a great way to
greet the season. On Thursday... read
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Darke County Parks… Floating for Colors with Darke County Parks
Darke County Parks is going to try for one more float for the 2017
season. On Friday, October 6th from 11am to 5pm join us for a relaxing
autumn paddle. After meeting at the Nature Center, participants will
carpool to Lake Loramie State Park. Once there, everyone will enjoy a
picnic lunch then launch the boats for an afternoon on the lake!
Depending on the afternoon, the group may choose to paddle... read
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Darke County Genealogical
Society… Genealogy Workshop to be
offered at Garst
The Darke County Genealogical Society’s Fall Genealogy Workshop,
featuring speaker: Dana Ann Palmer will be Saturday, Oct 21, 2017 at
Garst Museum, 205 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH. Doors will be open
at 8:30 A.M. There will be 4 sessions: 1.Ship Passenger Lists 2.
Naturalization Records 3. Finding your German Ancestor’s Place of Orgin
4. Locating Newspapers using Chronicling America... read
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DCCA presents Tribute to Legendary
Performers
When music legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry
Lee Lewis engaged in an impromptu jam session at Sam Phillips’
legendary Sun Studios in Memphis on December 4, 1956, the music
producer wisely recorded the proceedings. Darke County Center for the
Arts will present a tribute to that memorable meeting,“One Night In... read
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First Presbyterian Church to present free
concert
A concert of sacred vocal music will be presented at First Presbyterian
Church in Greenville on Friday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. The free
concert for the community will feature vocalists Bevin Fields, Mary
McLear, Doug Klinsing, and John Person, and pianist/organist Terri
Fryman. Come and enjoy music that includes hymns and classical... read
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Accepting Entries for the Hometown Holiday
Horse Parade
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Voted best parade by the readers of Ohio Magazine in
2015, Main Street Greenville is busy preparing for the 14th Annual
Hometown Holiday Horse Parade! The parade will take place the weekend
before Thanksgiving on Saturday, November 18th. The lighted horse
parade event boasts 90+ entries and brings an estimated... read
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Garst once again participates in Museum Day
Live
Garst Museum and The National Annie Oakley Center Joins Smithsonian
Magazine’s 13th Annual Museum Day Live! Free Admission on September 23,
2017, with a Downloadable Museum Day Live! Ticket. Featured are: The
National Annie Oakley Center, Crossroads of Destiny, Lowell Thomas-With
Lawrence and Beyond. Greenville, Ohio— Garst Museum... read
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Monarch Butterflies at Library
One of the most widely recognized butterflies in the United States is
also the one in the most danger of becoming extinct. Habitat
loss, illegal logging, row crop agriculture and over use of pesticides
are just a few factors that have led to the staggering population
decrease. What can we do to reverse the damage? Spend an evening
with Darke... read
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Hosek to speak at PERI
Nathan Hosek, Attorney with the Law Office of Rudnick & Hosek, Ltd,
where his practice focuses on transactional law, will be the guest
speaker at the Public Employee Retirees, Inc. (PERI) luncheon meeting
on Monday, October 2, 11:30 a.m., in the VFW, on Ohio Street,
Greenville. PERI members will be contacted by the calling
committee and nonmembers... read
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Prairie Days at Shawnee Prairie
Step through a wrinkle in time to experience life on the Ohio frontier.
On the weekend of September 23rd and 24th the Darke County Park
District will host its annual Prairie Days festival at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve at 4267 St. Rt. 502 West near Greenville. As festival
attendants wander through the grounds they’ll hear the ring of the
blacksmith’s hammer on the anvil, smell fresh bread baking... read
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Sellick and Bergeson open DCCA Coffeehouse
Series
Internationally touring husband and wife duo Annie Sellick and Pat
Bergeson will combine their talents to open Darke County Center for the
Arts Coffeehouse Series season at the Union City Arts Depot on
Thursday, September 21. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith
Rawlins, Nashville native Annie Sellick is known for the organic
sincerity she... read
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Many Demonstrations at Prairie Days
Once again, Prairie Days will feature many historical demonstrations.
Volunteers will be demonstrating how pioneers would have made homemade
bread in the outdoor bake oven, also known as the cob oven. This style
oven is operated by building a fire inside in order to preheat the
earthen structure, afterwards the coals are removed and the baking
surface... read
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September blood drives in Darke County and
surrounding area
DAYTON & DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Many great opportunities to donate in
Darke County Area. Everyone who registers to donate will get a colorful
pair of socks – a new gift from Community Blood Center that “knocks our
socks off.” Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at
www.DonorTime.com or call 1-800-388-GIVE. The “Saving... read
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Red Cross training for hurricane relief
volunteers
Two courses on Sept. 12 prepare volunteers to work in shelters or
handling bulk distribution of supplies to those in need - Hurricane
Harvey has proven to be one of the most disastrous storms to ever hit
the United States, causing massive flooding and causing at least 70
deaths in Texas, and Hurricane Irma is expected to follow suit by
hitting Florida this... read
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Library Film Features The Third Man
The 1949 British film noir The Third Man was directed by Carol Reed and
written by Graham Greene. It stars Joseph Cotten, Valli (Alida
Valli), Orson Welles, and Trevor Howard. The film takes place in
post-World-War-II Vienna and centers on Holly Martins, an American who
is given a job in Vienna by his friend Harry Lime. But when Holly
arrives... read
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Building Blocks 1 parenting classes planned
OSU Extension, Darke County, has scheduled a “Building Blocks I”
parenting series. The classes will be held September 27 and
October 4 and 11, 2017, at the OSU Extension Learning Center, 603
Wagner Avenue, Greenville. The class times are from
6:00-8:00pm. There is no fee for this class. This is an
adult only series. The “Building Blocks I” parenting... read
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VHCC hosts Bingo Night
Versailles Health Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation
center, hosted a FREE Bingo Night open to the public in August!
Bingo winners received nonperishable food items and small household
items for their prizes! Once again, attendees enjoyed popcorn and
drinks during the fun night of bingo. “Make sure to mark your calendars
for bingo night... read
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DAR and VFW to honor four Revolutionary War
soldiers
Fort GreeneVille DAR and VFW Post 7262 to Honor American Revolutionary
War Soldier at Greenlawn Cemetery. Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR along
with VFW Post 7262 will be dedicating a marker in honor of American
Revolutionary War Soldier Zachariah Hole on Saturday, September 16th at
3:30pm at Greenlawn in Versailles. Zachariah Hole... read
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2017 Ohio State University’s Farm Science
Review, From Sam Custer
OSU Extension, Darke County - The Farm Science Review, one of the
nation’s premier agricultural trade and education shows, will be held
at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio, September
19-21. New for this year’s 55th Farm Science Review, visitors will be
able to “Map Your Show” on a new mobile app in preparation for the
three-day event. The... read
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Rolling 50's Classics Fall Cruise-In Car
Show
Saturday, September 9th - 2-9 PM - The 35th Annual Legendary Rolling
50's Classics Fall Cruise-In will take place on Saturday, September 9th
from 2-9 pm in downtown Greenville! This is one of Ohio's largest
cruise-ins, you won't want to miss it! Interested in bringing a car?
Here are some details: Dash plaques to the first 450 cars; Cruise-in
entry... read
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Fiona Miller exhibits architectural ink and
watercolor
The Anna Bier Gallery will present architectural artist, Fiona Miller,
at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday, September
9; the exhibit will be open from 6 p.m until 8 p.m. with an artist
presentation at 7 p.m. Fiona is a watercolor artist from the UK. Her
background and training is in the field of architecture: she has an MA
(Cantab)... read
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Intro to Disaster Preparedness at Library
Benjamin Franklin said “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail!”
Have you ever wondered what it takes to thrive during a short-term
disaster (1-14 days) when gas and electricity are not available? Join
Aaron Olson for a beginner’s guide on where to start. He will
address water procurement, what food to have on hand, where to find
food in a pinch, and... read
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Fort GreeneVille DAR participates in
SUNshine 5K
Fort GreeneVille Daughters of the American Revolution’s annual Thank A
Vet 5k run/walk has been scheduled instead with the SUNshine 5K. The
Darke County Foundation has graciously invited us to be a part of the
SUNshine 5k. The event will be held 8:30am, September 16, 2017 at the
Greenville City Park. Once again we are raising money to... read
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Darke County Parks… Volunteers Needed for Prairie Days
Prairie Days, Darke County Parks’ biggest event of the year, can’t
happen without the generous support of the community. Hundreds of
volunteers give their time and resources throughout the year, and
Prairie Days is no exception. On the weekend of September 23rd and 24th
the Darke County Park District will host its annual Prairie Days
festival at Shawnee... read
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Miami Valley Trails User Survey to be
Conducted
Darke County Parks to participate in survey - The Miami Valley Regional
Planning Commission (MVRPC) is partnering with local park districts and
citizen volunteers to conduct a quadrennial Miami Valley Trails User
Survey in September. Walkers, runners, or cyclists using the designated
Miami Valley Trails may encounter volunteers counting trail users... read
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Missions Gala Benefits “Scavengers”
For the average American, it is difficult to imagine a life in which
the city dump is both your home and place of employment. The
garbage, the smell, and the filth are outside our realm of
understanding. And yet these living conditions are reality for over
10,000 people who live and work in and around the Guatemala City Dump.
Even in their own country, these impoverished citizens are outcasts... read
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Fall Gourd Show scheduled for Sept. 9
The West Central Ohio Gourd Patch will hold their Fall Gourd Show on
Sept. 9th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Darke County Shawnee Prairie
Preserve in Greenville. Handcrafted gourds will be available to
purchase from local crafters, along with fresh and dried gourds. Come
find that new birdhouse or maybe some new fall decorations or that... read
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Timeless performer opens DCCA Artists
Series season
Darke County Center for the Arts will present
singer/songwriter/guitarist David Myles and his trio at Henry St. Clair
Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday, September 9; the show begins
at 8 p.m.According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, David Myles
will entertain music lovers of all types, and is therefore the perfect
performer to open DCCA... read
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First Friday features Outdoor Movie
Greenville, Ohio: Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends
for an outdoor showing of “SING”! The event will take place on Friday,
September 1st in downtown Greenville. Main Street Greenville encourages
everyone to dine, shop, and enjoy other activities starting at 6 pm,
with the movie starting at dusk (around 8:15 pm). In the movie... read
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Greenville Municipal Jazz Band to Feature
Whirledge and Westfall
Concerts in the park return this Sunday, August 27th, with the
Greenville Municipal Jazz Band performing at 7pm at the Marling Band
Shell area of the Greenville City Park. The concert is free and
open to the public. Make plans now to attend this wonderful
evening of jazz and pop music. This week the band will feature the pop
and jazz vocal stylings... read
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High School Students Needed for Local “Big
Buddies” Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is excited to
announce their 18th year of programming for their after-school “Big
Buddies” mentorship program. Fun and energetic high school
students are needed for the 2017-2018 school year to mentor local
elementary students. This is a wonderful opportunity for high
school students to give back to their... read
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DCCA to hold annual meeting
The Darke County Center for the Arts will hold its annual meeting on
Sept. 7, 7 p.m., in the Community Meeting Room on the third floor of
the Greenville Public Library, 126 W. Fourth St., Greenville. All
DCCA members are invited to attend. The agenda includes election
of officers and trustees and reports from the last fiscal year.
Immediately following... read
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“Building Blocks II” Parenting Class planned
OSU Extension, Darke County, has scheduled a “Building Blocks II”
parenting series. The classes will be held September 21 and 28,
2017 at the OSU Extension Learning Center, 603 Wagner Avenue,
Greenville. The class times are from 6:00-8:00pm. There is
no fee for this class. This is an adult only series. The
“Building Blocks II” parenting classes... read
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Cancer Assn partners with DC Foundation for
Survivor’s Walk
Cancer Association of Darke County partners with Darke County
Foundation for their yearly survivor's walk. Cancer Association of
Darke County has held a Survivor's Day Walk for several years.
This has normally been held in June in connection with the National
Cancer Survivor's Day. However, this year they are partnering
with Darke County... read
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GHS Wavaires Perform at The Great Darke
County Fair
GREENVILLE, OH – The Greenville High School Wavaires will perform at
The Great Darke County Fair on Friday, August 25th, in the Grand Stand
at 2:30 p.m. Admission into the grand stand is free of charge. The
Wavaires will be performing a variety of music, including “Bring the
House Down”, “Try Everything”, from the movie Zootopia, “Hey Soul
Sister... read
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North Star Open Air Dance
North Star Community Association is holding an Open Air Dance on Sept.
23, 6:40 p.m. at the North Star Community Center. Two groups provide
music: The Micstand Band at 6:30 and Renegade at 9 p.m. There will be a
golf cart raffle for a $10 donation. Also ice cold beverages, food,
entertainment and a drawing to be held at 11 p.m. You need not be... read
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
program at the Greenville Public Library. The 1,000 Books Before
Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents
and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading
just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in
three... read
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Friends of the Parks Basket Raffle
The Friends of the Darke County Park District are once again running
their annual basket raffle this summer to culminate at Prairie Days on
September 23rd and 24th. Local clubs donated baskets full of goodies to
raise money for the Friends of the Parks. Baskets include one from the
Darke County Birders, containing a certificate for a 50lb bag... read
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Family Outdoor Nature Discovery at Shawnee
Prairie
Darke County Parks are proud to offer a new monthly series, called
Family Outdoor Nature Discovery (F.O.N.D.). F.O.N.D. is a timely
opportunity for families to engage in unstructured and purposeful
outdoor play in our parks. Our Naturalists will provide the tools and
locations for kids and their parents to explore whatever nature
provides each month. It’s... read
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First Congregational Christian Church kicks
off 22nd year of AWANA
First Congregational Christian Church, 115 West 5th Street in
Greenville, will kickoff their twenty-second year of AWANA on September
17 at 5:15 pm. AWANA is a fun, discipleship program for kids, preschool
- high school. Each week, students will participate in Bible teaching,
scripture memory, game time, and silly themes. All are welcome!
Registration... read
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OSU Extension Offers Final Fertilizer
Classes
Ohio State University Extension will be hosting the last programs in
the area for all farmers and commercial applicators who apply
fertilizer to 50 or more acres of crops to become certified. The first
will be on August 28, 2017 and have two classes, one from 2:00 PM to
5:00 PM and the other from 6:15 PM to 9:15 PM. There will be a
dinner between the two... read
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The GREAT Darke County Fair is almost here!
August 18-26, 2017 - Darke County Fairgrounds - Greenville, OH 45331 -
It's that time of year again for The GREAT Darke County Fair! Enjoy
various livestock and horse shows, entertainment and much more! We are
positive this is an event you won't want to miss. Be sure to bring your
friends and family along for the fun too! For detailed schedule and
list of events please... read
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Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society
Coffee and Conversation Series - Dr. Jesse Heiser will be guest of the
Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society August 12 at 10:00 a.m. for the
final Coffee and Conversation session for this year. Joining Dr.
Heiser will be his daughter Esther Hoover as well as Gregg and Patty
Spencer, all who will be sharing stories of living in Pitsburg. The... read
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Greenville Municipal Concert Band to
feature The Green DeVilles
Concerts in the park will continue this Sunday, August 6 with a concert
scheduled by the Greenville Municipal Concert Band. The concert
will begin at 7pm at the Marling Band Shell area of the Greenville City
Park. This week, the band will perform a fantastic concert of
Motown favorites. Motown provided the world with many great songs
and artists... read
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August First Friday... Oh My, It's the
Artisan Stroll
If you love arts and crafts, you won’t want to miss Main Street
Greenville’s First Friday event for August, the Artisan Stroll! The
event will feature over 55 different vendors, each offering art,
crafts, or handmade items! The event will be held from 5:30 - 10 pm in
downtown Greenville on Friday, August 4th. “It will be a jam packed
night, with so much to... read
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Seeking Vendors for 10th Annual Holiday
Boutique
The EUM Church Women’s Ministry is excited to announce our 10th annual
Holiday Boutique on November 11, 2017, from 9:00 am-2:00 pm at the
EUM’s Worship Center at 1451 Sater Street in Greenville (corner of
Sater Street & Sebring-Warner Road). The Holiday Boutique is
designed for women of Darke County to connect with... read
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“Every Woman Has a Story”
Our second event in a fun new series - Join us August 12, 2017 from
10am to 1pm in the Darke County Park District’s Shawnee Prairie Nature
Center for a special ladies’ luncheon to celebrate women and their
stories. This second session will highlight Lady Karen W. Burkett of
the Washington Family who will share her knowledge of historical
under-pinnings and dress... read
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Call for Entries for October Art of
Recovery Exhibit
The Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services is seeking
entries from local artists for its annual Art of Recovery showcase, as
well as a juried gallery exhibit to be displayed in the Art Gallery at
Edison State Community College in Piqua throughout the month of
October. Artists who have been affected personally, through a family
member or friend... read
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August First Friday to feature over 55
artists and vendors
If you love arts and crafts, you won’t want to miss Main Street
Greenville’s First Friday event for August, the Artisan Stroll! The
event will feature over 55 different vendors, each offering art,
crafts, or handmade items! The event will be held from 5:30 - 10 pm in
downtown Greenville on Friday, August 4th. “It will be a jam packed
night, with so much to see and... read
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Library Film Series Features Pinocchio
Pinocchio is a 1940 American animated musical fantasy film produced by
Walt Disney based on the Italian children's novel The Adventures of
Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. It was the second animated feature
film by Disney after the success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
(1937). The plot involves an old wood-carver named Geppetto who creates
a... read
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Missoula Children's Theatre: ALADDIN
Students entering grades 1-12 are invited to audition. Monday, July
31st 10 am, St. Clair Memorial Hall - Darke County Center for the Arts
is once again presenting a week-long Missoula Children's Theatre
residency which begins with auditions offering the opportunity for all
interested youngsters to try out for a role in a full-scale musical
theatre production... read
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Darke County Area August Blood Drives
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – The Darke County area will offer several community
blood drives in August. Everyone who registers to donate will
receive the “Scouting 4 Donors – Ride with Passion, Give with Heart”
t-shirt. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at
www.DonorTime.com or call 1-800-388-GIVE. It’s open throttle... read
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Library's Craft Beer Class on Farmhouse Ales
Farmhouse ales offer a level of variety and complexity found in few
other families of beer styles. Simultaneously rustic and refined, these
beer styles draw inspiration from the beers brewed by Belgian and
French farm estates of the 18th and 19th centuries. Farms in those
times were responsible for providing beer to sustain and refresh their
seasonal field workers, and each farm's beer was different... read
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VHCC… Showing and Discussion: PBS Frontline Film
“Being Mortal”
Join Versailles Health Care Center, a skilled nursing and
rehabilitation center, and Wilson Health Hospice for a FREE showing and
discussion of the PBS FRONTLINE film “Being Mortal: Medicine and What
Matters in the End”. Based on the best-selling book by Atul
Gawande, MD, MPH, Professor, Department of Health Policy and
Management, Harvard... read
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Teen Booksale at Library
Beginning Wednesday July 26th The Friends of the Greenville Public
Library will be hosting a Young Adult Book Sale on the second floor
featuring a wide variety of titles, subjects and genres! The suggested
donation is 25 cents per book or 5 for $1. On Thursday July 27th
stop by to grab a cookie and a bookmark to go with your book, then... read
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“Family Fun Day” Grand Finale
The “Family Fun Day” Grand Finale at the Greenville Public Library is
Wednesday July 26 at 11:00 a.m. with world-renowned magician Gordan
Russ. Traveling through Europe, Australia and China, Gordon has
brought his unique brand of illusion to thousands of people across the
globe. Exciting, surprise-a-minute magic with audience
participation brings screams... read
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Literacy: The Cornerstone of Success at the
Library
Edison Darke County students make literacy presentation at Greenville
library - According to a 2015 U.S. Department of Education report, 32
million adults cannot read above the fifth grade level… and one child
in four currently grows up not knowing how to read. It’s not getting
better. Today’s generation is less educated than the one before. Edison
State Darke... read
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2017 Annie Oakley Sidewalk Sales
Please join us in downtown Greenville for this year's legendary Annie
Oakley Sidewalk Sales! Many downtown businesses will offer special
deals and sales from Thursday, July 27th - Saturday, July 29th (some
businesses, including KitchenAid Experience will offer special Sunday
hours). Please check the list below for more info. The Darke County... read
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Honoring our Revolutionary War Patriot
Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR along with VFW Post 7262 will be having a
marker dedication for William Walker at the Ithaca Cemetery on July 28
at 6:00pm. Walker is an American Revolutionary War Soldier who moved to
Darke County after the War. Descendants of Walker from Texas and Ohio
DAR Regent Nancy Schirm Wright will also be attending the dedication.
The public is welcome to attend... read
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Parade, sidewalk sales, cancer walk and
Pink Mile walk
The Annie Oakley Festival is only a couple of weeks away, and the Annie
Oakley Parade is a wonderful part of the weekend. Come up to
Greenville on Saturday morning, and enjoy the sidewalk sales, the
Cancer Walk, the chance to see the men do the “Pink Mile” walk, and of
course the parade. The parade should reach downtown Greenville
approximately... read
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AMBA’s Kearns to speak at PERI picnic
luncheon
Members of Public Employee Retirees, Inc. (PERI) and Ohio Public
Employee Retirees, (OPERS), who are eligible to become members, will
not only enjoy a picnic lunch at the VFW on Monday, August 7, 11:30
a.m., on Ohio St., Greenville, but will have the opportunity to learn
and evaluate new membership insurance benefits that are now available
to... read
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Aktion Club presents FUNday Monday
Kiwanis Aktion Club is presenting a FUNday Monday event for at-risk
youth at Greenville Park on Monday, July 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The
festivities will be held at Shelter House #4. The Aktion Club,
sponsored by Kiwanis of Greenville, is supported by the Darke County
Board of Developmental Disabilities and stands for Services in Action.
The community... read
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Jim Gill at “Family Fun Day”
“Family Fun Day” at the Greenville Public Library continues on
Wednesday July 19 at 11:00 a.m. with special guest Jim Gill. Jim
has a unique approach to his concerts for young children and families.
This is because his graduate studies in child development have
convinced him that family play is more important to young children than
music alone... read
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Represent Darke County Parks at the
Gathering at Garst!
Volunteers are needed on both Saturday, July 29th and Sunday, July 30th
to assist at the Darke County Park District booth. You will be
handing out park info, answering questions and promoting Prairie
Days. Period attire is required. Borrowed garments from our
own collection are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Shifts will be... read
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Thinking about Growing Hops? Consider this
Field Day
As the craft brew market continues to grow in Ohio, this could be prime
time to tour a field of hops and learn what it takes to start one. This
July 20 Hops Field Day will offer attendees guidelines on hops
production, including how to market the crop to breweries, control
pests, irrigate and fertilize the soil. Ohio has over 300 craft
breweries open... read
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Animal Tour at Shawnee Prairie Nature Center
Have you met our resident animal ambassadors? We even have two
baby turtles! Learn why these animals live at the Nature Center
and what it takes to care for them on a daily basis. Find out why
each and every animal is an important part of the ecosystem and how you
can help to keep them safe. Bring a friend and prepare to have an
up-close... read
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Celebration Animation
Applications are now being accepted for The 2017 Great Darke County
Fair Little Miss and Mr. Pageant. The pageant will take place in
the fairgrounds youth building, located behind the gazebo. It
will be on Monday, August 21, 2017 with the boys starting at 5:30 and
the girls starting at 6:30. This year’s theme is “Celebration
Animation,” a themed and judged event. Make your favorite
animated... read
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Library Film Series Features Rocky
Rocky is a 1976 American sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen
and both written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. It tells the rags
to riches American Dream story of Rocky Balboa, an uneducated but
kind-hearted working class Italian-American boxer working as a debt
collector for a loan shark in the slums of Philadelphia. Rocky starts
out as... read
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Darke Soil & Water
Conservation District… Darke
County Pond Clinic
The Darke Soil & Water Conservation District is coordinating a Tri-
County recreational pond clinic. This will be hosted by Overholser
Farms near Bradford .The event is scheduled for August 1st at 6:00 pm.
Fish stocking, pond management, and weed control will be the main
discussion points, but other topics can be addressed. This is an RSVP
event, so... read
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Library's “Family Fun Day”
The Greenville Public Library's next “Family Fun Day” is Wednesday July
12 at 11:00 a.m. on the Library lawn featuring mime Reed Steele.
Reed has been practicing his craft for more than 35 years and he has
been a teaching artist with Arts for Learning for 30 of those years.
Reed has a B.A. in Theatre and a B.S. in Physical Education Health,
both of which... read
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DCCA invites local students to audition for
MCT’s Aladdin
Darke County Center for the Arts is once again presenting a week-long
Missoula Children's Theatre residency which begins with auditions
offering the opportunity for all interested youngsters to try out for a
role in a full-scale musical theatre production and concludes with
performances starring local students. Auditions for MCT's Aladdin will
be... read
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United Way “Stuff the Bus” set for July 28
Greenville, OH (June 26, 2017): Time to “Stuff the Bus” with United Way
Goal is to collect 12,000 school supplies for area children - The Darke
County United Way is once again having its annual Stuff A Bus school
supply drive to collect school supplies and distribute them to all
Darke County school districts for students in need. Items needed
include: paper... read
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Anderson to speak at Annie Oakley Golf
Tournament
The 36th annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament will be held on July
24, 2017 at Turtle Creek. This event donates all proceeds to
Cancer Association of Darke County. Golfers will unite to help
local cancer patients and enjoy a day of golfing and a dinner banquet
as well. The speaker this year will be Nicole Anderson, a cancer
survivor and friend... read
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Ag Safety Day set for July 18
The Darke County Chapter of Farm Safety For Just Kids will be hosting
their 13th annual Progressive Ag Safety Day on Tuesday, July 18 from
9:00-2:00, at the Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville. To register
youth 7 to 13 - please send completed application and consent forms
along with $3/child to: (checks made out to Darke County Farm Safety
for... read
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Live entertainment at the Annie Oakley
Festival
The 2017 Annie Oakley Festival has a wonderful lineup of live
entertainment for you to enjoy this year. Country Harmony, Jeff
Hittle, Spittin’ Image, and the Green de Villes will be your musical
entertainment this year. Gery L Deer and the Ohio Western
Arts Grand Showcase Performance hosted by "The Brothers & Co."
Music & Variety Group... read
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Dedication of Treasured Island planned for
July 9
You may have noticed a brand new look in the Greenville City Park.
Through the efforts of the non-profit group, Friends of the Greenville
City Parks, the Treasured Island in the large pond has been
restored. Planning and fundraising efforts began last
September. The group held a 50/50 reverse raffle that raised
close to $5000. Donations large and... read
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Live entertainment at the Annie Oakley
Festival
The 2017 Annie Oakley Festival has a wonderful lineup of live
entertainment for you to enjoy this year. Country Harmony, Jeff
Hittle, Spittin’ Image, and the Green de Villes will be your musical
entertainment this year. Gery L Deer and the Ohio Western
Arts Grand Showcase Performance hosted by "The Brothers & Co."
Music & Variety Group will be at the... read
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SonQuest Rainforest offered by First
Presbyterian
Join us at SonQuest Rainforest! First Presbyterian Church invites
all children in 1st – 8th grade to join us for a one day VBS event. “At
SonQuest Rainforest your kids will follow Jesus on a life-changing
journey! Children will have a great time singing songs, watching
skits, creating crafts and playing games. But most important,
they... read
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Food and fun at DCCA’s “Barbecue and Blues”
Darke County Center for the Arts will host “Barbecue and Blues,” a
fun-filled fundraiser at Turtle Creek Golf Course on Friday, July 14.
The Thirsty Turtle will have food and a full range of drinks available
for purchase throughout the evening, with a special menu featuring BBQ
pulled pork sandwiches, pulled chicken, cole slaw, baked beans, and
kettle chips from... read
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Empowering kicks off Summer Reading at
Edison
GREENVILLE – Summer is off to a great start, as is the Summer Reading
Program at Edison State Community College, Darke County Campus. The
Empowering program would like to invite any Darke County student,
particularly grades K-6, to stop in and “Read a Bit”… take a trip to
another land, learn something you didn’t know, or just enjoy an... read
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July First Friday: Take a Cruise down
Memory Lane
Greenville, OH - For the second year, Main Street Greenville will be
bringing back Memories on Main for July’s First Friday event. The focus
is a 1950’s inspired theme, highlighting memories that once took place
on Broadway, the main drag of downtown Greenville. Fire up the engine
of your hot rod and take a cruise down memory lane on Friday... read
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Blood Drives for July
‘Find your American Spirit’ by donating in July - DARKE COUNTY, Ohio –
Community Blood Center is challenging donors to “Find Your American
Spirit” by giving blood during July at an area blood drive near you.
Everyone who registers to donate will receive the “Blood Donor – Find
Your American Spirit” t-shirt. Donors are encouraged to schedule
an appointment... read
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Annie Oakley Festival to hold car show
Do you have an old, remodeled car dated from 1900 to present year? Do
you like to see remodeled cars all shiny and new? Well we have a place
for you to come see or even register your car in. The Annie
Oakley Festival of 2017 at York Woods. York Woods is located at 6129
Reed Road Ansonia Ohio 45308. We will be having the Car Show on Sunday
July... read
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Local Artists Wanted for First Friday Event
Artisan Stroll is the theme for Main Street Greenville's First Friday
event held in August. The event has everything to do with handmade,
homemade, and artisan crafts. The event will take place on Friday,
August 4th from 5:30-10 pm in the downtown district. The committee is
looking for artisans and crafters to display and sell their
paintings... read
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Family Fun Day at Library
The Greenville Public Library's next “Family Fun Day” is Wednesday July
5 at 11:00 a.m. on the Library lawn. All-time favorite Jim
Kleefeld will entertain with “The Build a Better World Magic
Show!” Fun for children and parents alike, this exciting show
features stories and books mixed with magic, all about hammers and
nails, bricks and mortar... read
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Lincoln Funeral Train Marker to be Unveiled
A historical marker commemorating the passage of the Lincoln Funeral
Train through Darke County will be installed in New Madison this Fourth
of July. The marker will signify the passage of the body of President
Abraham Lincoln through New Madison, who was assassinated on April
15th, 1865. The route of Lincoln’s funeral train cut a path through
Darke... read
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Raptor Run To Support Our Parks
Join Darke County Parks as we host our first ever 5K walk/run on August
5th at 8am! If you have never participated in a 5K, this event
would be a great place to start. Our fun run encourages
participants to dress up as owls, eagles, falcons, and hawks as they
complete the course and journeys through the trails of Shawnee Prairie
Preserve to take... read
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18th Annual Farm Power of the Past set for
July 6-9
It is almost time for the 18th Annual Greenville Farm Power of the Past
Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Show at the Darke County Fairgrounds.
This year’s show dates are Thursday, July 6th through Sunday, July 9th.
Every year a different tractor manufacturer is featured, but this year
the overall feature is Lesser Known Classic Tractors. Generally, these
are tractors that were manufactured... read
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Good Old Fashioned Campfire
Join us for a good old-fashioned campfire! Gather at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve on Friday, July 7th at 8:30pm, where the campfire will be
ready and the fun will begin. Bring a camp chair and join a
naturalist for an evening of sitting around the fire, eating s’mores,
listening to stories, and singing campfire songs. Special guest Bill
Light will be joining... read
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Nature on the Tecumseh Trail
The Tecumseh Trail bike path, part of the Darke County Parks’ network
of nature space, has plenty of unique habitats along its borders.
Join a naturalist on Thursday, July 6 at 6:30pm, for a walk along the
trail exploring the nature along the way. We’ll visit the newest
completed section of the trail and enjoy a peaceful walk along Bridge
Creek. This... read
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July Concert on the Lawn
The Greenville Public Library's second free Concert on the Lawn will
feature Shades of Grey from Troy Ohio. Join us Friday July 7th on
the front lawn of the Library from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Everyone is
invited to stop by and enjoy the music! Bring a blanket,
lawnchair, and your lunch - or just take a moment’s break. Rain
location is First... read
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Your Pet can be a star
Greenville - The Darke County Friends of the Shelter will be making
2018 calendars. Enter your Pet's picture for a chance to become a Star
in the group's 2018 calendar. The monthly pictures will be made up of
local pets. Bring a photo or digital picture to the Darke County Animal
Shelter, located just beyond the Sheriff's Department. All pictures... read
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Paddle by the light of the Full Moon
The Full Strawberry Moon takes place on July 8th and Darke County Parks
hopes to float the creek by its light! We’ll meet at the starting
location (to be determined) at 8 pm to get started on the water before
dark, and then continue our float as darkness falls. We’ll
complete our float under the light of the full moon, enjoying a unique
paddling experience... read
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Lunch & Learn at Library
The Greenville Public Library's monthly Lunch & Learn is Wednesday
July 5 at 12:30 p.m. The topic is “The Importance of Rest and Recovery”
presented by Jordan Francis, Wellness Director at Wayne
Healthcare. Lunch and Learn is coordinated by Warren Richards as
part of the Library's Wellness Program. Jordan explains "If you
exercise regularly... read
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Dr. Harry G. Thomas Medical Scholarship
announced
The Darke County Historical Society is pleased to announce that funds
will be available from the Harry G. Thomas Medical Scholarship Program
for the 2017-2018 academic year. The H.G. Thomas Medical Scholarship
program, administered by the Darke County Historical Society, was
established and funded in 1971 by Lowell Thomas and his sister
Pherbia... read
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Library's Next “Family Fun Day”
Family Fun Day at the Greenville Public Library continues on Wednesday
June 28 at 11:00 a.m. with “Tricky Max” whose interactive program is
chock-full of hilarious comedy, acts of astonishment, fun-loving jokes
and funny, lovable, over-sized puppets that keep the laughter
rolling. Tricky Max is aka Paul Adams who did the Dr. T. Rex, Mr.
Molecule... read
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Midmark to host July Open House for
engineers
DAYTON, Ohio, June 19, 2017 — Midmark Corp. continues to expand its
engineering team and will host its second recruiting open house this
year on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Midmark
Education Center, located at 60 Vista Drive, Versailles, Ohio (East
building). The dress code for the event is business casual. Midmark
encourages... read
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Annie Oakley Golf Tournament to be held
July 24
The 36th annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament is fast approaching.
It will be held July 24, 2017 at Turtle Creek Golf Course. 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! You can also purchase a T
Sign to be displayed to advertise your business or in honor or memory
of someone... read
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Tickets on sale for DCCA BBQ & BLUES
Summer Fundraising Event - July 14th at Turtle Creek - Tickets are now
for sale for Darke County Center for the Arts annual summer fundraising
event “Barbeque and Blues”. The Friday, July 14th event will again be
held at the lovely and inviting grounds of Turtle Creek Golf Course;
tickets cost $10. Thirsty Turtle will provide a Picnic BBQ menu from
6:00 until... read
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Friends of the Greenville City Parks to
dedicate “Treasured Island”
The Friends of the Greenville City Parks will be dedicating the island
in the Greenville City Park on Sunday, July 9th at 5:00pm. The
"Treasured Island" project has been completed. It is a beautiful sight
again at the entrance in to the park. Please come and join in the
celebration. Bring your lawn chair for the event. The dedication will
be held at the backside... read
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Rain Barrel Workshop at Shawnee Prairie on
June 20th
The Darke Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Darke County
Park District will be hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop on Tuesday, June
20th at 6:30pm at Shawnee Prairie Preserve (4267 State Route 502
West). A rain barrel is a rain water collection system that
stores rooftop runoff to be used later for activities such as lawn and
garden watering, car... read
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North Star to celebrate 75th Anniversary
The Village of North Star will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary
(from date of incorporation) on July 4, 2017 during the annual American
Legion Bean Bake. There will be a short ceremony at 12:30 at the
North Star Community Park Shelter House. Ham and Bean Soup, Chili, hot
dogs, sandwiches, soda and beer will be available for purchase from
the... read
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Library Class in Non-Traditional Publishing
Come and explore the non-traditional avenues of publishing with a
writer who has traveled the path! J. E. Irvin, award-winning
author of The Dark End of the Rainbow, will offer inspiration and
reassurance by sharing her struggles and experiences in seeking
publication on Thursday June 29th at 6:00 p.m. at the Greenville Public
Library. This is a free class but seating is... read
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Hemmelgarn at “Family Fun Day”
The Greenville Public Library is thrilled to bring back crowd-favorite
Mike Hemmelgarn to “Family Fun Day” Wednesday June 21 at 11:00
a.m. Mike always has a new and exciting performance featuring a
custom blend of ventriloquist characters and a wild variety of comedy
juggling with a splash of magic. Mike's unique brand of
entertainment is loved... read
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Daffy Ducks Will Be Flocking To The River
Soon
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County will be launching
ducks down the river very soon! The 11th Annual Duck Derby and
Duck-N-Run 5K are scheduled for Thursday, June 22nd, at Tawawa Park in
Sidney. Duck adoptions and 5K registrations are still available,
but time is running out. The Duck Derby and 5K are a fun and
exciting way to... read
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Darke County Parks… The Art of Nature Journaling
Do you want a deeper appreciation of the world around you? Maybe just
record what you see on your hike? How about practice your sketching or
watercolor skills on an outdoor subject? Join Darke County Parks along
with the Greenville Art Guild for a workshop on the art of nature
journaling to be held on Saturday June 24 at 9am. We’ll meet at
Shawnee... read
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Family Fest to be Hosted by EUM Church
Kick off your Fourth of July weekend at Family Fest on July 1, 2017 at
the Darke County Fairgrounds. This FREE event begins at 4:00 pm. Family
Fest will host a day of free events for the entire family such as
games, music, bouncy houses, corn hole, dunk tank, volleyball, face
painting, Star 88.9, door prizes and lots more! There will also be... read
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World Blood Day is June 14
DAYTON, Ohio - Community Blood Center hopes the celebration of World
Blood Donor Day Wednesday, June 14 with the global theme for 2017 of
“What Can You Do? Give Blood, Give Now, Give Often” will inspire more
people to join the ranks of volunteer blood donors. This year the World
Blood Donor Day campaign is focusing on giving blood in times of
crisis... read
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Film Series Features Stagecoach
Join us at the Greenville Public Library on Thursday June 22nd at 7
p.m. for Stagecoach, a 1939 American Western film directed by John Ford
starring Claire Trevor and John Wayne in his breakthrough role as Ringo
Kid. The screenplay written by Dudley Nichols is an adaptation of "The
Stage to Lordsburg" a 1937 short story by Ernest Haycox. The... read
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Paint Party at Library
Enjoy a fun, guided art class with talented, friendly instructor
Janelle Vargo at the Greenville Public Library on Saturday June 24th
from 10:00 to noon. No experience is necessary to create your own
masterpiece! This is a free class for adults 18 and older.
Supplies and refreshments are provided. Since space is limited
please register by calling 548-3915. Janelle has... read
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“Family Fun Day” at Library
The Greenville Public Library presents its first “Family Fun Day” event
on Wednesday June 14th at 11:00 a.m. Meet on the lawn under the
shade trees and bring a blanket or lawn chair – ready to welcome back
our favorite juggler Tom Sparough “The Space Painter.” Tom's
shows are breathtakingly fun and always include tons of laughter,
audience... read
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Greenville Municipal Concert Band Announces
Its Summer Season
Music will continue in the Greenville City Park this summer with
presentations from the Greenville Municipal Concert Band. The old
band shell has been removed and construction on the new shell is set to
begin very soon. Since the construction of the Marling Band Shell
in 1934, the Greenville City Park has enjoyed great entertainment
provided by the... read
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Leadership Development Sessions Offered at
Edison State
The Center for Leadership Development at Edison State Community College
is now offering a series of summer training opportunities intended to
develop employees in their current position as well as prepare them for
leadership. A series of individual, daylong sessions will focus on
various topics dedicated to strengthening organizations... read
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Family Outdoor Nature Discovery program at
Shawnee Prairie
It’s no secret that we all have way too much screen time. According to
Scott D. Sampson, author of How to Raise a Wild Child, “The average
North American child now spends about seven hours a day staring at
screens and mere minutes engaged in unstructured play outdoors, a
dramatic transformation within the past generation. Yet recent research
indicates that experiences in nature... read
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Craft People Needed for Annie Oakley
Festival
Help Wanted: Do you know a craft that dates back to Annie Oakley’s
time, between 1860 and 1926. The 2017 Annie Oakley festival will
be its 54th anniversary. We need artisans who work with glass,
tin, iron, wood, leather, stoneware, needle crafts, soap, weaving or
other such crafts of that time period, etc. What a great way to
showcase and sell your craft at the same time. All it takes... read
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Register for Darke County Parks Summer
Camps today!
The Darke County Park District offers several camps throughout the
summer for ages 6-15 and time is running out to register! The
camps for 6-7 year olds include: “Things With Wings,” a flight themed
camp, will run June 19th through 23rd from 10am to 12pm with a $65 fee.
“Rocks,” a geology camp, will run June 26th through 30th from 10am to
12pm... read
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Friendship Community Church Celebrates 175
Years
Located 5 miles southwest of New Madison on Eaton Ft. Nesbit Road, this
small church was built in 1842 on land which had been purchased for 25
cents from Mr. and Mrs. George Miller. Several denominations met at the
church at different times of the day. The building went through
different times of not being used, but each time was eventually
repaired and... read
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Camping Class at Library
The Greenville Public Library's Teen Department is offering a class on
primitive camping on Saturday June 17th from 1:00 to 3:00. The
program is open to students ages 11 to 18 but parents are welcome to
attend with their kids. Local outdoors enthusiast Aaron Olson
will be going over some of the basics of primitive camping: how to
choose a campsite, start a fire... read
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Entries being taken for the Annie Oakley
Parade
The Annie Oakley Parade will take place on Saturday, July 29th, in
downtown Greenville Ohio. We are planning on over 100 entries
this year, with many of your all time favorites. If you are a
business in the Darke County Community, we would love to have you join
us in the lineup. Schools, bands, 4H groups, Boy Scouts and Girl
Scouts, church groups... read
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Annie Oakley Golf Tournament Garden of
Memories
Preparations for the 36th Annual Annie Oakley Golf Tournament are
underway! Last year 100 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, Todd and Beth Durham, Ray & Bettye Laughlin, Ed & Kay
Curry... read
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Versailles Celebrates an Eggstravaganza
Versailles will celebrate the 66th annual festival June 9th-11th with a
theme of a “Poultry Days Eggstravaganza” which recognizes the
celebration and enjoyment everyone has visiting the festival. The
board led by Chairmen Kevin Kissinger has been working for a year to
deliver another quality festival. Last year Versailles finally crushed
the... read
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2017
Education Canoe Float on the Stillwater River
GREENVILLE – Come out and enjoy a day on the Stillwater River on June
9, 2017. The Darke and Miami Soil and Water Conservation
Districts, City of Greenville, along with the Stillwater Watershed
Project and the Park Districts of Darke and Miami Counties, are teaming
up to provide an educational and fun trip covering a little over three
miles of... read
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Anthony Wayne Peace Council House Open
Want to learn more about the Treaty of Greeneville, about the customs
of the Native Americans here 200 years ago, or about the history of a
council house? Join a local historian on June 17th from 1-3pm at the
Anthony Wayne Peace Council House located at Prairie Ridge Meadow Park
across from the Garst Museum to find out about these interests... read
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The Poultry Days Social Tent Rocks!
The Poultry Days’ Social Tent will offer largest live music event in
Darke County again for 2017 with an incredible lineup of
musicians. Nine live musical acts offer sounds ranging from
familiar festival tunes, to alternative rock, to popular country.
With a Social Tent that can hold 2,000 people you can choose to be up
front by the music or at a quiet table in our bar area. If you
want to be in the sunshine... read
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Downtown
Greenville Farmers’ Market Opening Day
GREENVILLE, Ohio- The Downtown Greenville Farmers’ Market will
return on Saturday, June 3rd in front of the Darke County Courthouse on
the corner of 4th and Broadway. The market will take place every
Saturday until October 14th from 9 am to 1 pm. The Downtown
Greenville Farmers’ Market has been a Darke County staple since 1998.
This year promises to be another great year... read
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Register for Darke County Parks Summer
Camps today!
The Darke County Park District offers several camps throughout the
summer for ages 6-15 and time is running out to register! The
camps for 6-7 year olds include: “Things With Wings,” a flight themed
camp, will run June 19th through 23rd from 10am to 12pm with a $65 fee.
“Rocks,” a geology camp, will run June 26th through 30th from 10am to
12pm... read
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Jordan Agency to sponsor June First Friday
Main Street Greenville’s June First Friday event will be sponsored
through the generosity of the Jordan Agency and will have a dozen
musicians performing at different locations throughout the downtown
district! The event is scheduled for Friday, June 2nd from 6-9 pm. “The
performances will be taking place both indoors and outdoors. This will
allow... read
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Community Blood Center ‘Scouting for
Donors’ summer campaign
DAYTON & DARKE COUNTY Ohio – Many area sponsor groups will host
blood drives in June and be part of the Community Blood Center
“Scouting for Donors Summer Blood Drive” campaign. Everyone who
registers to donate will receive the “Giving Blood, Saving Lives,
That’s How I Roll! Donate Blood” t-shirt. Donors are encouraged to
schedule an appointment... read
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Dr. Paul Jones to speak at Living with
Cancer Support Group
Public is invited. Free admission. Thursday, June 1 at 7 pm at Wayne
HealthCare. (Located in the Board Room down past the lab to the left.)
Paul Jones is a native of Ohio and a graduate of The Ohio State
University School of Veterinary Medicine. He attended Miami University
in Oxford, Ohio for 3 years prior to acceptance into the Veterinary... read
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Lunch & Learn at Library
The Greenville Public Library's monthly Lunch & Learn is Wednesday
June 7 at 12:30 p.m.
The topic is “ReFresh Sessions” presented by Jordan Francis, Wellness
Director at Wayne Healthcare. Lunch and Learn is coordinated by
Warren Richards as part of the Library's Wellness Program. Jordan
explains "Rejuvenate your mind and... read
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The Domino Effect: Making A Difference In
Darke County, By Jamie Wombolt
On May 30th at 5:30 pm, Greenville Dominos Manager Ashley VanHoose,
will hold her first meeting concerning her new outreach program, "The
Domino Effect." Like most, Ashley watches the news and reads the papers
and feels that it's obvious that we are in the middle of a war against
drugs, but more importantly, she fears we are losing... read
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Craft Beer Class at Library
As temperatures soar in the summer, even die-hard craft beer drinkers
start rethinking their heavy imperial stouts and other high alcohol
brews and reaching for lighter beers. Beers that are low in
alcohol and more suited to sweltering summer days don't have to be low
in flavor though. You can drink light, refreshing beer without
sacrificing quality and... read
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Concert on Library Lawn
This summer the Greenville Public Library will be offering free
concerts on the front lawn featuring some of the best talent in the
area. Each concert will coincide with Mainstreet’s “First Friday”
starting with June 2nd from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Everyone is
invited to stop by and enjoy the music! Bring a blanket,
lawnchair, and your lunch - or just take a moment’s... read
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Empowering to hold fundraising garage sale
Empowering Darke County Youth will be holding a garage sale this
weekend. If any one is willing to donate gently used items we would
appreciate it, as all proceeds will go to Empowering Darke County
Youth. This program is a Not-for-profit Community Service Organization.
It provides tutoring and mentoring to at-risk Darke County Youth.
According to ODE (2015), nearly 1 in 10 Darke County... read
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Darke County Parks Summer Camps
For over a decade, Darke County Parks summer camps have been an annual
tradition for families. In the parks’ continued commitment to get kids
outside to learn, appreciate, and enjoy nature, they offer two styles
of camps, day camps and mini camps. The classic day camps are similar
to the format the parks has done for the last ten years featuring
crafts, take home items, lots of nature, and fun... read
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BBBS Announces Daffy Duck Derby & Duck
N’ Run 5k!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County is making plans for
the upcoming annual fundraising event, 2017 Rubber Duck Race.
This event will be held on Thursday, June 22nd. The Duck launch
will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Geib Pavilion in Tawawa Park. In
addition to the duck race, the agency will also host the elventh annual
Duck N’ Run/Walk... read
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Republican Men’s Club to Host Congressman
Warren Davidson
Meeting is May 20, Armed Forces Day - The Darke County GOP Men's Club
will be meeting on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 8:00am at the Brethren
Retirement Center Cafeteria, 750 Chestnut Street, Greenville. We are
pleased to announce that Congressman Warren Davidson will be the guest
speaker. Breakfast begins around 7:30am at cost of $6.00 or you may
come... read
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VHCC to Host Bingo Night
Versailles Health Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation
center, is hosting a FREE Bingo Night on Tuesday May 23, 2017 from 7-8
pm. Bingo winners will receive nonperishable food items and small
household items! All in attendance will be entered to win a $100.00
Kroger gift card! This is a free event and open to the public. Popcorn
and drinks... read
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Family Yoga on the Lawn
The whole family is invited to “Yoga on the Lawn” at the Greenville
Public Library! On Wednesdays May 24th, June 21st, July 12th, and
August 9th yoga teacher Erica Menke will lead a free hour long class
from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The class will be suitable for all age
groups, from beginners to more advanced. Bring your own blanket
or yoga mat and... read
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Choir-O-Rama 2017 “Better When I’m Dancing”
GREENVILLE, OH - Tickets for the 2017 Greenville High School
Choir-O-Rama “Better When I’m Dancing!” are now on sale. This GHS
Tradition will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 7pm and Sunday, May 21 at
2pm at St. Clair Memorial Hall, 215 W. Fourth St., Greenville. Reserve
and general admission seats are available again this year. Tickets... read
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DCP Presents “Plant Name Lore”
Ever wonder how a plant got its name or why historical tradition views
it in a particular light? The Mayapple is pretty easy, but others
aren’t so simple. On May 20th at 2pm join a Darke County Parks
naturalist to learn more about these interesting aliases. During this
illuminating afternoon, participants will discuss why some plants were
stuck with their... read
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Library Features Film Brazil
Brazil is a 1985 dystopian science fiction film directed by Terry
Gilliam and written by Gilliam, Charles McKeown, and Tom Stoppard. The
film stars Jonathan Pryce and features Robert De Niro, Kim Greist,
Michael Palin, Katherine Helmond, Bob Hoskins and Ian Holm. It
centers on Sam Lowry, a man trying to find a woman who appears in... read
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Main Street Greenville program to plant
flowers
Volunteers will plant more than 70 locations throughout the downtown
district during Main Street Greenville’s Planting Day! In 2007, Main
Street Greenville created the Adopt-A-Box Flower Program in downtown
Greenville. Since then, more than 70 flower boxes and pots are funded
and planted each Spring by individuals and businesses located... read
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Poultry Days 2017… Worch Library Poultry Days Talent Show
Worch Memorial Public Library is thrilled to announce it is hosting a
Poultry Days Talent Show, Worch Talent Show Extravaganza, to showcase
the various community talents. Prizes will be awarded in a variety of
categories. At the Worch Talent Show Eggstravaganza on Sunday, June 11
from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., participants will be able to show off their
talents during the Poultry Days’ festivities... read
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Railroad Heritage Festival scheduled for
June 3
The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum will be hosting its annual Bradford¬
Railroad Heritage Festival on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festivities
include Carillon Children’s Train Rides, Children Games, Boxcar
Building and more. Admission is $3, ages 4-12; $5, ages 13 and above,
and $15 family. Children 3 and under are free. The Bradford Ohio
Railroad Museum is located at 200 N. Miami Ave., Bradford... read
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Applications now accepted for 2017 Miss
Chick Pageant
Versailles Poultry Days, Inc. is pleased to announce we are now
accepting applications for the 2017 Miss Chick Pageant. The contest,
sponsored by the Versailles Savings and Loan and Versailles Poultry
Days, Inc., will take place June 9 & 10, 2017 beginning with
personal interviews at noon on Friday the 9th and the onstage interview
beginning at 2 PM... read
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Get “5K Fit” with DCP
Have you always wanted to try a 5K but never got around to it? Are you
tired of those holiday pounds sticking around? Do you just need some
motivation to get healthy? Darke County Parks is hosting a fitness
program called 5K Fit every Thursday @ 5:30pm from now through May
18th. Join them throughout the spring to get healthy. They’ll have... read
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Poultry Days Parades
Registration is open for Versailles Poultry Days’ Grand Parade and the
Antique Car Parade. To register for two of the largest parades in
the area, go to Activities at Versaillespoultrydays.com. We
expect over 125 units again this year for the Grand Parade which will
be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 10th. Awards are given for
Junior Civic... read
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Edison State Holds 42nd Annual Commencement
Ceremony
First Graduate to Deliver Keynote Address - Edison State Community
College will hold its 42nd annual spring commencement ceremony on
Friday, May 12, 2017, at 7 p.m. in the North Hall on the Piqua Campus.
Nearly 400 students will be earning a total of 440 degrees or
certificates in business, computer information technology,
engineering... read
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Early Morning Discovery Hikes At Darke
County Parks
The Darke County Park District invites the public to join them every
Tuesday morning at 8am at Shawnee Prairie Preserve at 4267 St. Rt. 502
west of Greenville for their Early Morning Discovery Hikes. These hikes
allow adults a chance to watch the seasons change and to discover the
many life forms in their own backyard. The slowly warming... read
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American Pickers to Film in Ohio
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Ohio!
They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS
throughout the region in June 2017! AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary
series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on
History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled
pickers... read
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Recycle your out of date electronics for
free
The Darke County Solid Waste Management District and 1 Shot Services,
Bradford, Ohio, are joining forces to sponsor a “FREE” Electronics
Recycling Day on May 25, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the
swine barn at the Darke County Fairgrounds. Vehicles will enter
the Gate 2(near Wayne Healthcare), will go through the swine barn to be
unloaded... read
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May
7- Spring Gourd Show
The West Central Ohio Gourd Patch is excited to announce their
2nd annual Spring Gourd Show. It will be held on Saturday, May
13th from 10am to 5pm at the Darke County Shawnee Prairie
Preserve in Greenville, in conjunction with their Spring Native Plant
sale. The events are free and open to the public. During the
show, handcrafted gourds... read
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Cancer
Association to hold annual Monte Carlo Fundraiser
Cancer Association of Darke County will be holding a Monte Carlo
Fundraiser on Friday, May 12, 2017, 6:00 pm-9:30 pm at the VFW on Ohio
Street, Greenville, Ohio. The cost is $10 at the door and includes
food, games and door prize for everyone. Come and go as you please.
Dress casual. Proceeds go to help local cancer... read
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Darke County Parks… Volunteer in the Log House
We need your help to bring history to life! Once again this summer and
early fall we will have the Log House open to the public and we would
love to have your assistance making the afternoons a
success. Below you will find a list of the Saturdays that
the Log House will be scheduled to be open from 1:00PM until 4:00PM
starting MAY 20TH! While volunteering with the Log House... read
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Shawnee Prairie Log House and Blacksmith
Shop Open
Ever wonder what life was like for the early European settlers on the
Ohio frontier? Imagine living in a log house every day or working in a
blacksmith shop to earn your living. Starting on May 20th and on
Saturdays throughout the summer from 1pm to 4pm at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve west of Greenville on State Route 502 come visit the... read
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DCCA presents the Blues at The Bistro Off
Broadway
Darke County Center for the Arts will present “Blues From the Heart of
Rock and Roll City” as the final show of their 2016-2017 Coffeehouse
Series season on Thursday, May 11 at the Bistro Off Broadway in
Greenville. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, longtime
friends and Cleveland residents Kristine Jackson and Austin... read
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2017 Cardinal Center Arts Week Registration
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cardinal Center and the Village of
Gettysburg, the event takes place August 8-12 • 10AM-3PM. Arts Week
2017 ONLINE Registration deadline is June 16 (or as classes fill).
Students will explore the theme memory in a variety of art media at
this year’s arts camp. Classes will be held at the Cardinal Center
(Old... read
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Jupiter Skygazing at Shawnee Prairie
Under the light of a near full moon on Saturday, May 6th at 8:30pm,
join Darke County Parks as they welcome back the Stillwater Stargazers
to Shawnee Prairie Preserve. Jupiter and four of its moons will be high
for optimal viewing through the provided telescopes. Participants will
spend some time discussing the coming total solar eclipse to occur... read
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Lunch & Learn at Library
The Greenville Public Library's monthly Lunch & Learn is Wednesday
May 3rd at 12:30 p.m.
The topic is “Building Healthy Habits” presented by Jordan Francis,
Wellness Director at Wayne Healthcare. Lunch and Learn is
coordinated by Warren Richards as part of the Library's Wellness
Program. Jordan notes "Solidifying positive habits is vital to... read
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Explore Historic Upper Floors During First
Friday in May
Have you ever wondered what is on the upper floors of our historic
downtown buildings? If so, you will want to be part of Main Street
Greenville’s First Friday Upper Floor Tour on Friday, May 5th to see
and discover these hidden locations! This self-guided tour will take
place from 6-9 pm and will include 4 upper floor locations and 1 bonus
location in downtown... read
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WILD 5-0 at Darke County Parks
With age come wisdom, and with wisdom comes special opportunities. The
Darke County Park District invites everyone young at heart and wise
with age to join them on Friday, May 5th at 1pm for this new series of
programs geared toward the “50 and over” crowd at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve. Spring wildflowers, migrating birds, and fresh leaves... read
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First Congregational Christian Church to
hold Game-a-Palooza event
First Congregational Christian Church, 115 West 5th Street, will be
holding a Game-a-Palooza on Friday, May 5 from 6:00-8:00 pm. The event
is free and open to the community. Various Minute To Win It games will
be set up around the church for children and families to participate
in. Tickets will be awarded at each game and can be cashed in for an
assortment of... read
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Motorcycle
Shop to hold Cancer Assn Fundraiser
Borderline and Baker’s Motorcycle Shop to hold their fifth year
fundraiser for the Cancer Association of Darke County on May 20. The
event will be held at Borderline, which is located at 6140
Hillgrove-Southern Road, Union City Ohio. There will be a Poker Run, $5
BBQ Chicken Dinners, Benefit Auction and a 50/50 drawing and 7 live
bands. A HOG RAFFLE... read
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Darke
County Baseball History Featured in Garst Museum
Who pitched an entire 26-inning ballgame? Who played for the Cincinnati
Reds and is part of the Greenville High School Hall of Fame? Who just
entered his 17th season with the Royals organization? Who is in the
National Senior Softball hall of Fame? Who was a legal “spitballer?”
Check out the latest exhibit at Garst Museum to find out! Otto “Jelly”
Burns... read
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Area Blood Drives in May… CBC supports May Military Appreciation Month
DAYTON, Ohio – Area blood sponsors will show support for May Military
Appreciation Month by hosting community blood drives. Everyone who
registers to donate will receive the Community Blood Center “Military
Appreciation Month Blood Donor” t-shirt. Donors are encouraged to
schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call... read
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Main Street Greenville… Local Artists Wanted for First Friday Event
Artisan Stroll is the theme for Main Street Greenville's First Friday
event held in August. The event has everything to do with handmade,
homemade, and artisan crafts. The event will take place on Friday,
August 4th from 6-9 pm in the downtown district. The committee is
looking for artisans and crafters to display and sell their paintings,
photography, handmade jewelry, dolls, children’s apparel... read
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Greenville High School Wavaires Present
Third Annual Community Cantata
GREENVILLE (April 24, 2017) - The Greenville High School Wavaires are
pleased to present their church cantata to the entire community at 6:00
pm on Sunday, April 30 at St. Clair Memorial Hall. This year's
presentation is titled “Blessed Be Your Name” and features modern
worship songs from well-known worship band, Jesus Culture... read
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Versailles Towne &
Country Players… Updated
Audition Times for Annie
Versailles Towne & Country Players is proud to announce their
upcoming production of Annie! Robin Brown will be the director and Ken
DeMange the assistant director. Performance dates are July 13, 14, 15
and 16 at the Versailles Performance Arts Center. Auditions for this
large cast will be held in search of talented performers of many... read
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Down to Earth Book Club
The Darke County Park District would like to remind everyone of the
Down to Earth Book Club’s spring selection. For their sixth season,
they will read The Moon by Whale Light: And Other Adventures Among
Bats’ Penguins, Crocodilians, and Whales by Diane Ackerman. In a rare
blend of scientific fact and poetic truth, the acclaimed author of A...
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Darke County Parks Summer Camps
For over a decade, Darke County Parks summer camps have been an annual
tradition for families. In the parks continued commitment to get kids
outside to learn, appreciate, and enjoy nature, they offer two styles
of camps, day camps and mini camps. The classic day camps are similar
to the format the parks has done for the last ten years featuring... read
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5K Run/Walk for Scentral Park
GREENVILLE - The Darke County Friends of the Shelter are sponsoring
their annual 5KRun/Walk for Scentral Park dog park on Saturday, April
22nd, beginning at 9a.m. at the Darke County Fairgrounds. This race
encourages you to bring your dog as a participant along with you. If
you don’t have a dog you can still enter. Medals will be awarded... read
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Edison
State Hosts Annual Leadership Conference
The Center for Leadership Development at Edison State Community College
is hosting the 14th annual Mosaic of Community Leadership Conference on
Wednesday, May 24, from 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Piqua Campus. The
annual conference brings together executive directors, board members,
staff, and volunteers to explore in-depth topics... read
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Darke County Parks… First Class Military Presentations at Civil
War Heritage Weekend
When the Ohio Valley Civil War Association visits Shawnee Prairie
Preserve April 29th and 30th, they will bring some of the best military
living history presentations in the country. Daily demonstrations at
11am, 1pm, and 3pm will include the 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Co. G,
66th Illinois Co. G also known as Birge's Western Sharpshooters, and
1st Ohio Light Artillery Bat. C... read
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Every Woman Has a Story Series
The Friends of Darke County Parks is excited to announce the first
event of their exciting new series “Every Woman Has a Story.” Join them
on Saturday, May 20th from 10am to 1pm in the Darke County Parks’ log
house for a special ladies’ brunch to celebrate women and their
stories. The first session will highlight local glassware collector,
Ms. Mitzi Johnson. She will discuss... read
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