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
more |
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
more |
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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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 approximately 21-week
program that will prepare students for a career in law enforcement.
“The job market is alive and well,” said Joseph Mahan, Commander of the
Basic Peace Officer Academy at Edison State... read
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Wondrous
Wildflower Hike with DCP
Join Darke County Parks for their spring hiking series as they explore
the sensations of spring. Each week of Spring brings a new wave of
wildflowers to the forest floor of Coppess. On Wednesday, April 19th at
6pm join a naturalist to see what’s blooming at Coppess Nature
Sanctuary located on Young Rd. one half mile south of St. Rt. 47
between... read
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Poultry Days
Vendor Space
The Serendipity Mothers are accepting reservations for space in the
Vendor Tent for the Poultry Days Festival, June 9-11th. Options
include 10 x 10 ft. spaces in the Vendor Tent or space for your own
tent. All Vendor Tent spaces are on asphalt, while 15 x 15 ft.
spaces for your own tent or display are available on either asphalt or
grass. If you are... read
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Annie Oakley Committee… Wanted:
Candidates for Annie Oakley Shooting & Costume Contests
- Darke County Women Age 14-19 are wanted for the Miss Annie Oakley
Shooting Contest & Costume Contest. The contest is part of the
Annual Annie Oakley Festival that is held at York Woods, the last
weekend of July. The Miss Annie Oakley Shooting and Costume contest
begins on Wednesday, July 12 for a mandatory publicity photo... read
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Darke County Genealogical Society… Barnbuilders: Architectural Legacy author
to speak in May
- The Darke County Genealogical Society will host Tom O’Grady with his
presentation, The Barnbuilders: An Architectural Legacy in Ohio’s Rural
Landscape, on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Garst Museum in
Greenville, OH. This program is made possible in part by The Ohio
Humanities Council, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for
the... read
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GHS Concert
Choir to perform at State Choir Contest
GREENVILLE, OH (April 11, 2017) - The Greenville High School Concert
Choir has earned the right to perform at the Ohio Music Educators
Association (OMEA) State Choral Contest at Tippecanoe High School in
Tipp City on Friday, April 21 at 8:20pm. The concert choir under the
direction of Mrs. Chelsea Whirledge will perform Cantar!, Three... read
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Edison State to
recognize administrative professionals
Edison State Community College will present a program on Wednesday,
April 26 in recognition of Administrative Professional Day that salutes
the many contributions of support staff throughout the area. The Office
Systems and Administration Advisory Committee at Edison State sponsors
the program. The program is open to all office support... read
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OSU Extension… Food Preservation
Workshop, Diane Barga
Gardeners and other lovers of fresh produce are often interested in
extending the season’s bounty by learning more about home-preserving
fruits and vegetables. Now they can, by attending a free “Food
Preservation Workshop” presented by Ohio State University Extension,
Darke County, 603 Wagner Avenue, Greenville. There will be four
sessions... read
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Edison State
Students Hold Poetry Event
Edison State Community College students, Ali and Claire Borgerding of
Minster and Marie Ewing of Troy are hosting the national poetry event,
Poem In Your Pocket Day on Thursday, April 27, at noon in room 456 on
the Piqua Campus. The event is a special occasion to approach, share,
and recite all kinds of poetry. This free event is open to the
community and attendees are encouraged... read
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Towne
& Country Players… Audition
Dates Announced 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 ages –
both male and female. GRADES 1 THROUGH 6... read
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Take Flight at
Darke County Parks!
On Saturday, April 22nd from 7am to 2pm Darke County Parks invites
everyone to spend the day exploring the wild birds that call Shawnee
Prairie home with family and friends. Bird watching, or for
enthusiasts “birding”, is one of the fastest growing hobbies in
America. Birding can involve more than just casual feeder observation
out the kitchen window. Many birders... read
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OSU Extension
Offers Weed Identification Program
Do you want to know what those pesky weeds are in your garden,
landscape beds, or lawn? The Ohio State University Extension of
Auglaize County will be hosting a program entitled, “Weed
Identification and Management in the Home Garden and Landscape”.
The program will take place at Charlie Webb’s shop at 11607 Ashburn
Road, Wapakoneta... read
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Spring Hiking
Adventure for April Park P.A.L.S.
Darke County Park District invites children in kindergarten through 2nd
grade to join them on April 15th from 10am to 12pm at the Shawnee
Prairie Nature Center to explore nature’s variety during Park P.A.L.S!
Children will go on a scavenger hunt for critters as the ground starts
to warm and the forest comes alive. They will gently roll logs and pull
back... read
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Legendary
Football Coach To Keynote Local Fundraiser
Legendary football coach Lou Holtz will be in Sidney, April 27, as the
keynote speaker for a fundraising event to benefit Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Shelby and Darke counties. All proceeds from the event
benefit the organization. The Game Plan for Financial Success is
sponsored by Eikenberry Retirement Planning in Sidney and in addition
to Holtz, will feature... read
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Darke County
Parks’ Native Plant Sale
The Darke County Parks Native Plant sale is back! The plant sale pick
up will be Saturday, May 13th from 10am-3pm at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve. Pre-sale orders are encouraged as only leftovers will be for
sale on pick up day. Pollinator plants are the focus of the plants
available this year. Offerings include milkweeds, aster, bergamot,
coneflower, and... read
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ODA launches
2017 “Ag Is Cool” creative expression contest
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (April 05, 2017) –The Ohio Department of Agriculture
today announced it will begin accepting entries for the 2017
“Agriculture is Cool!” Creative Expression Contest. Children enrolled
in school or home schooled in Ohio during the 2016-2017 academic year
have until June 5, 2017 to capture their personal interpretation of why
Ohio agriculture... read
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Dining with
Diabetes
If you have diabetes, if you have a family member with diabetes or if
you support
and care for someone with diabetes, you will want to enroll in Dining
with Diabetes, an educational class designed to help you learn to
reduce sugar, salt and fat in food and better control blood sugar.
Dining with Diabetes will be offered on... read
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DCCA presents
Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Toledo Symphony Orchestra
at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday, April 29;
the concert begins at 8 p.m. The program entitled “An Evening of George
Gershwin” will feature Michael Chertock performing Gershwin’s
magnificent music on the piano. “Toledo Symphony is made up of... read
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Spring
Sensations Hiking Series: Full Grass Moon
Join Darke County Parks for a hiking series exploring the sensations of
spring. On April 10th at 8pm, at Routzong Preserve on Routzong Rd. just
north of St. Rt. 571, a park naturalist will lead an exciting night
time adventure under the full moon. Remember to dress for the
conditions. In the event of inclement weather, call the Nature Center
to... read
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Injured and
Orphaned Wildlife at Library
Our favorite naturalist Kathi McQueen from the Darke County Park
District returns with a very interesting and educational program at the
Greenville Public Library on Wednesday April 19th at 6:00 p.m.
Reservations are not required but seating is limited to the first 30
attendees. The usual delicious refreshments will be served. A
very timely topic for spring is what to... read
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Coalition
organizes student assemblies and hosts Community Conversation
Students and parents to learn about addiction and substance abuse -
GREENVILLE — On Monday, April 10, approximately 850 Greenville High
School (GHS) students in grades 9-12 will attend assemblies to learn
about addiction and substance abuse such as alcohol, marijuana, pain
medication and heroin. The Coalition for a Healthy Darke County
(Coalition) has... read
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DCCA presents
Brown Bear, Brown Bear & other Treasured Stories
Darke County Center for the Arts will close their Family Theatre Series
season with Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s performance of Brown Bear,
Brown Bear and Other Treasured Stories by Eric Carle on Sunday, April
23 at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville. Based on the beloved
book illustrated by Carle and written by Bill Martin... read
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Confident
Chicks Night
Come Join us for the annual Confident Chicks Night sponsored by Poultry
Days! This fun event is all about you and the beauty you bring to this
world. Join us for speakers, crafts, snacks, and a chance to ask the
Miss Chick court questions. We will end the night with a dance party to
your favorite songs so be ready to show-off your best dance moves... read
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Library Film
Features All About Eve
The 1950 drama film All About Eve was written and directed by Joseph L.
Mankiewicz and produced by Darryl F. Zanuck. The film stars Bette Davis
as Margo Channing, a highly regarded but aging Broadway star. Anne
Baxter plays Eve Harrington, an ambitious young fan who insinuates
herself into Channing's life, ultimately threatening Channing's career
and her personal relationships... read
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Good
Friday Community Services… “The
Way of the Cross”
April 14, 2017 - 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM -- The Greater Greenville
Ministerial Association is sponsoring Good Friday services on April 14,
2017, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. We will follow Christ as he made his way
to the Cross down the Via Dolorosa beginning with the first station
where he was condemned to die. Join us as we walk and pray the steps
that Jesus took to Calvary. We begin our journey at St. Mary’s Roman...
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Versailles
Garden Club to hold Springfest Plant Sale May 6
The Versailles Garden Club will be sponsoring an upcoming Annual
Springfest Plant Sale on Saturday, May 6, in Versailles. It will be
held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Old Versailles Fire House, South Center
Street. Perfect for Mother’s Day, the sale includes perennials, annuals
and hanging baskets. The proceeds go to supporting the club's community
service projects and scholarship. Please help support these projects...
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CBC/Vectren to
reward bright ideas with $1,000 scholarships
“Lead the Way” Competition deadline is April 20 - DAYTON, Ohio – Area
high school seniors with a bright idea for boosting blood donations
have until Wednesday, April 20 to enter the Community Blood
Center/Vectren Lead The Way Creative Scholarship competition. The
$5,000 Lead The Way scholarship program is supported by a grant from...
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Take Flight: A
Celebration of Our Feathered Friends at DCP
What better time to celebrate birds than Earth Day? On Saturday, April
22nd from 7am to 2pm join Darke County Parks and spend the day with
family exploring the wild birds that call Shawnee Prairie home. This
fun-filled birding festival will begin with “Breakfast with the Birds,”
a fundraiser by the Darke County Birders Club, which will offer
breakfast bites... read
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Author’s Night
in April
Join us for the Friends of the Greenville Public Library's Author’s
Night on Friday April 14th at Montage in downtown Greenville. As
always you can enjoy a delicious meal or drinks and a special musical
treat. A string quartet of students of Cathy Dowds will play
before and after the program. Doors open at 6:00 and the program
starts at 7:00. Our guest... read
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Head Start
Preschool Now Enrolling for Fall
Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood development program that
serves low-income children from ages birth to five years and their
families at no cost. It is a federally funded program that is
operated by Council on Rural Services / Kids Learning Place in Darke
County. Children who attend Head Start programs are involved in
school... read
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Spring Soil
Sampling with Darke SWCD
GREENVILLE – Do you feel like your lawn or garden is lacking in some
areas? Are you uncertain what fertilizers to use or amounts to
apply in order to increase productivity? If so, you should
consider soil sampling. Soil sampling is a tool farmers use to
assess their nutrient needs for crop production. Why not apply
this method to your garden... read
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Annual Home
& Sport Show starts Friday
Come one come all to the 55th Annual Darke County Sheriff’s Patrol Home
& Sport Show beginning Friday, April 7, 2017. The doors will open
at 4:00pm with opening ceremony at 6:00pm. The show will continue on
Saturday the 8th from 9:00am to 9:00pm and on Sunday, April 9th,
10:00am-5:00pm. This is a free public event with... read
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Edison State to
Host 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, April
14, 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 pursuing a... 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, April 7th at 1pm and 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... read
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Cure Cabin
Fever with April’s First Friday
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Is your family suffering from cabin fever? If so, get
out of the house and spend some quality family time together during
Main Street Greenville’s First Friday event on Friday, April 7th from
6-9 pm! During the event, there will be a small petting zoo on the
courthouse lawn by Valley Exotic Zoo. The petting zoo will feature
alpacas, goats... read
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Edison State
Presents State of the College Address
Edison State Community College President Dr. Doreen Larson will hold a
State of the College address on Wednesday, April 5 from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
in the Emerson Center of the Piqua Campus. This free event is open to
the community. In the address, Dr. Larson will provide an overview of
highlights and accomplishments of the College, define strategic
initiatives, and... read
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Wellness “Lunch
& Learn” at Library
The Greenville Public Library’s Wellness Program will host its monthly
“Lunch & Learn” on Wednesday April 12th at noon! The cost is
$5 which covers a delicious, healthful meal provided by Brenda’s
Beanery. The public is invited - just phone 548-3915 to make a
reservation. Jordan Francis from Wayne Healthcare describes his
program. "The title... read
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Egg Dyeing;
Naturally at Darke County Parks
Darke County Park District invites everyone to join them on April 8th
at 2pm to discover natural Easter egg dyeing! White, brown, blue, and
orange are a few of the colors participants could achieve while dyeing
eggs. Mara Cox will share her Latvian heritage of dyeing eggs
naturally. All the registered participants will get the chance to
combine onion skins... read
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Rain Barrel
Workshop at Worch Memorial Public Library
The Darke Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting a
Rain Barrel Workshop on Wednesday, April 12th at 7:00 pm at the Worch
Memorial Public Library (790 South Center St, Versailles, Ohio).
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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Poultry Days
Theme
The Versailles Poultry Days’ Board of Directors and the Village of
Versailles welcome you to the 66th annual Poultry Days festival June
9th, 10th and 11th 2017. In advance of the upcoming festival, and
to allow parade and festival goers to prepare, the Poultry Days Board
is proud to announce the 2017 theme, which recognizes the celebration
and... read
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Draw a Bird at
April Jr. Naturalists
Darke County Parks invites students in grades 3-6 to join them for the
Jr. Naturalists program on Saturday, April 8th from 9:30am to 12pm at
Shawnee Prairie Preserve on St. Rt. 502 west of Greenville. This
month the students will participate in “Draw a Bird Day” and creating
their own nature journals. Draw a Bird Day began in England in 1943... read
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Start Talking! Register now for
the 2017 “We Are The Majority” youth rally
3/22/2017 - Start Talking! is pleased to join the Ohio Youth-Led Drug
Prevention Network and the Drug Free Action Alliance at this year’s “We
Are The Majority” youth rally on April 20 in Columbus. The majority of
youth in Ohio, aged 12-17, are not participating in substance use or
physical violence, and are leading the way in promoting mental health
wellness... read
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Free Health Fair offered by Give Medical
Ministry
March 27, 2017 (Tipp City, OH) — A free health fair for all members of
the family is being offered by the GIVE Medical Ministry from 9am-12pm
on Saturday, April 22 at the Covington Eagles Hall, 715 Broadway St.
(US Rt. 36), Covington. Along with valuable health screenings and
information, a free healthy breakfast and door prizes will be offered
to those attending. The annual health fair... read
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Confident Chicks Night
Come Join us for the annual Confident Chicks Night sponsored by Poultry
Days! This fun event is all about you and the beauty you bring to this
world. Join us for speakers, crafts, snacks, and a chance to ask the
Miss Chick court questions. We will end the night with a dance party to
your favorite songs so be ready to show-off your best dance moves.
Every confident chick needs a group of chicks... read
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Community Blood Center… Be The
Good with April Area Blood Drives
Several area sponsor groups will host “Be The Good” community
blood drives in April. Everyone who registers to donate will receive
the Community Blood Center inspirational “Believe There is Good
in The World - Be The Good” t-shirt. Donors are encouraged to
schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call... read
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EUM Church… County-Wide Easter
Egg Hunt
A FREE Easter egg hunt for children ages birth through 4th grade will
take place on Saturday, April 8 at the Darke County Fairgrounds at the
soccer fields off Eidson Road at gate 6. Starting time will be 11:00 am
– 0-2 years old; 11:10 am – 3 & 4 years old; 11:20 am – 5 years old
& Kindergarten; 11:25 am – 1st & 2nd grades; 11:30 am – 3rd
& 4th grades. There... 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 March 30th through
May 8th. Join them throughout the spring to get healthy. They’ll
have... read
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Coffee with the
Commissioner
Millers Tavern, Arcanum - April 1 - Commissioner Mike Stegall will be
having another “Coffee with the Commissioner” on Saturday, April 1st at
Millers Tavern, 15 North High Street, in Arcanum. The public meeting
will take place from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. As always the public is
invited to come in and ask the Commissioner questions about the
county... read
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Craft Beer
Education Series at Library
David Nilsen is back at the Greenville Public Library with a new
educational series on craft beer and ale. To join the class
please contact the Reference Desk at 548-3915 to register. This
program is for patrons 21 years and older. An ID will be required the
night of the event. His first program is German Wheat Ales which
will be presented twice... read
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DCP Presents
“Skunks: They Make Scents”
As if they weren’t easily identified by their distinct black and white
coloration, skunks also have an unmistakable odor. On March 30th at
6:30 join a Darke County Parks naturalist to learn more about these
odiferous mammals. Odor is putting it kindly; skunks really stink! Of
all chemical defenses that wildlife employ, the smell of skunk is... read
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DCCA presents
traditional musician Scott Ainslie at Arts Depot
Masterful musician and storyteller Scott Ainslie will sing, play and
tell tales at Union City’s Arts Depot of Thursday, April 20, as part of
Darke County Center for the Arts Coffeehouse Series. “Scott brings the
sounds and history of America alive with his music,” said DCCA Artistic
Director Keith Rawlins. “He’ll play a variety of instruments and sing
traditional... read
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Darke County
Parks Offers Civil War Field Trip
Darke County Parks has offered hands-on, educational field trips that
immerse students in natural and cultural history for years. They now
have a very special field trip opportunity to offer about the Civil
War, featuring the Ohio Valley Civil War Association at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve. On Friday April 28th, hear the cannon blast, watch men drill,
and... read
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ODA seeks to
recognize farm families for conservation, productivity
Individuals have until May 17, 2017 to nominate families - REYNOLDSBURG
– The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is accepting nominations to
honor Ohio farm families who are leaders in conservation for the 2017
Conservation Farm Family Awards. The Conservation Farm Family Award
program has recognized Ohio farm families since 1984 for... read
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2017 Spring
Wellness Challenge/Spring Forward 4 Health!
The 2017 Spring Wellness Challenge by Ohio State University Extension’s
Live Healthy Live Well Program is a FREE six week on-line email
experience designed to help participants improve their health by
encouraging physical activity, enjoying healthy foods, and practicing
healthy lifestyle suggestions. Now’s the time to wake up and spring... read
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Wildlife Food
Plot Workshop Scheduled
The Division of Wildlife in cooperation with the Darke County Soil and
Water District will be conducting a FREE Deer Wildlife Food Plot
Workshop on April 10th, 2017 at the Shawnee Prairie Preserve on St. Rt.
502. The workshop will begin at 6:00 pm. Topics will be soil fertility,
soil sampling, seed selection, and best places to locate a food plot.
Other topics can be discussed if questions... read
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Drug &
Alcohol Free Youth… Awareness
Walk: We Are the Majority
Attached is a WRTM flyer regarding an upcoming youth led, youth
organized, walk to create awareness that statistically MOST teens are
not using drugs and alcohol and are making positive choices. All
are invited to join the walk which will be Monday, April 17th.
Walkers will meet at the Annie Oakley Park in Greenville at 10:00 and
will walk down Broadway, which will be blocked off... read
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“Investigations
of Early Military Related Sites in Western Ohio”
Garst Museum’s 2017 Speaker Series continues at 2:00 pm on Sunday,
March 26. Greg Shipley will review the results of amateur
archaeological projects that have been conducted on several late 18th
and early 19th century sites in western Ohio. These
investigations include 1780s Ohio Valley raids during the American
Revolution, a popular War of 1812... read
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4th 5K Run/walk
for the Dog Park
The Darke County Friends of the Shelter are having their 4th 5K
run/walk to benefit the dog park. Entrants may run or walk the
event. This race is part of the Darke County Wellness Challenge.
The fourth annual 5K will be held at the Darke County Fairgrounds
on April 22, 2017 and 100% of the money will go to the dog park.
You can participate... read
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Breakfast with
the Easter Bunny at VHCC
Come enjoy a FREE breakfast with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs at
Versailles Health Care Center. The Easter Bunny will be arriving
early at Versailles Health Care Center! This event will be held
on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 9 a.m. The community is invited to
Versailles Health Care Center for donuts and drinks, pictures with
the... read
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Darke County
Birders’ Raffle “Raptor Run” Registrations
The Darke County Birders’ Club is raffling off two paid registrations
for the Aug. 5th “Raptor Run/Walk” at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. This
new 5K will benefit the raptor, or birds of prey, education program
offered by the Darke County Park District. The registration price is
$20 with a t-shirt or $12 without a t-shirt. The Birder’s raffle will
take place on April 22nd... read
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Darke County Genealogy… The Only
Hanging in Darke County
Darke County Genealogy is meeting Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017 at 2:00
P.M. This meeting will be in the Lowell Thomas room at Garst
Museum in Greenville Ohio. The meeting is free and open to anyone
interested. The speaker will be Bill Stevens. He will be
speaking on Monroe Roberson, the only person ever hung in Darke
County. Bill Stevens has... read
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Darke Soil & Water Conservation… 2017 Tree Sale Underway
The Darke Soil & Water Conservation District is conducting its
annual tree seedling sale until March 24th. The 2-3 year seedlings are
bare root stock and each tree is dipped into a preservative gel to keep
roots moist. Our seedlings are packaged in groups of
five. An assortment of trees are offered for sale to urban and
rural landowners. The plant varieties... read
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Darke County Parks… Build a Fort
for March Park P.A.L.S.
Darke County Park District invites children in kindergarten through 2nd
grade to join them on March 25th from 10am to 12pm at the Shawnee
Prairie Nature Center to explore the Natural Play Zone during Park
P.A.L.S! They encourage students to bring their sense of adventure.
Working together, they will design and build a fort using natural
materials... read
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Senate Leader
to address Darke County Democratic Spring Gala
The Darke County Democratic Party will host its annual Spring Gala at
the Greenville American Legion Hall at 325 N. Ohio Street on Thursday,
April 6th. The speaker will be Sen. Joe Schiavoni, Minority Leader of
the Ohio Senate and candidate for Ohio Governor. The social hour will
begin at 5:30 PM with a home-cooked meal at 6:30, followed immediately
by the... 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
temperatures... read
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Paint your
shoes with the Art Guild
A great way to "spring" into action is to paint your own unique tennis
shoes with Anne Willis at the Artist Junction! All you need to
bring is a pair of canvas shoes to paint on and the desire to express
your own unique personality! This class, co-sponsored by the
Greenville Art Guild, will be held at the Artist Junction, 6100
Routzong Road, Greenville... read
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Chief Deputy
Whittaker to speak at PERI meeting
Mark Whittaker, Chief Deputy with the Darke County Sheriff's
Department, will take the floor on Monday, April 3, at the VFW on Ohio
St. when he speaks at the Public Employee Retirees, (PERI)
luncheon. Not only will he provide information about
drugs, scams, and the crimes they produce, but he will also tell how to
prevent these crimes and how to handle a situation should a person
become a victim of them... read
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Visitors Bureau
seeks Tourism Citizen of the Year nominee
GREENVILLE, OHIO – The Tourism Citizen of the Year Award is the highest
community recognition award given by the Darke County Visitors Bureau.
It is presented annually by the Visitors Bureau at the Darke County
Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting to honor an individual who
exemplifies the best in tourism to the community. Nominees are now
being sought for the 2017 recognition... read
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Diversity
Committee to Celebrate Women's History Month
The Diversity Committee at Edison State Community College is
celebrating Women's History Month with a series of lecture and wellness
events. The following lectures will feature guest speakers who will
focus on various topics that have impacted women's history. Monday,
March 20: Women in Education by Edison State President Doreen... read
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Visitors Bureau
to offer paid internship
GREENVILLE, OH – The Darke County Visitors Bureau will again offer a
paid summer internship to a qualified student in the areas of
marketing, tourism and hospitality. This individual will be part
of a dynamic marketing team and have the opportunity to be involved
with virtually all aspects of the organization’s efforts. The Darke... read
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Quilt Club at
Library
Everyone is invited to the Towne Squares Quilt Club demos and displays
at the Greenville Public Library on March 18th from 9:00 to 4:00.
Librarian Rachel Brock writes “If you’ve ever wondered what goes into
making a quilt or simply love the splendor and design of quilts, then
stop in and the Towne Squares Quilt Club will be happy to answer any
question... read
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Down to Earth
Book Club
The Darke County Park District is pleased to announce 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 Natural
History... read
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Swingin’ with
the Saints! at First Presbyterian Church
Swingin' With the Saints!, a free concert for the community, will be
presented on Sunday, April 2 at 3:00 pm. This annual concert offers an
hour of musical entertainment in various styles including classical,
gospel, Latin and patriotic. The artists performing are vocalists Bevin
Fields and Don Lockhart, and violinist Alex Vehre. Terri Fryman and... read
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GHS Wavaires
Present 2017 Cantata Season – Blessed Be Your Name
GREENVILLE, OHIO (March 1, 2017) - The Greenville High School Wavaires
are pleased to announce the 2017 schedule for their annual cantata
performances. This year's presentation is titled, Blessed Be Your Name,
and will be performed in local churches and at Memorial Hall. This
year’s cantata season will feature modern worship songs from the... read
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Local DAR to
host Donuts and Coffee for Veterans
Fort GreeneVille Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution invites
all local Veterans for donuts and coffee in Honor of the 100th
Anniversary of America's entry into WWI on April 6, 2017. Veterans can
stop in between 9:00am - 11:00am at the Darke County Extension Office
Meeting Room (Located beside the Darke County Veterans Services), 603
Wagner... read
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Save some
time¬—and perhaps a life—this weekend
American Red Cross recommends four smarter, safer ways to spend
Daylight Savings Time this weekend - (March 9, 2017) — Time, it is
said, is on your side. That may not always be the case, especially when
losing an hour this weekend. Daylight Savings Time kicks in on Saturday
night, and rather than being upset about that hour you lose when you
set your... read
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“Building
Blocks I” Parenting Classes Planned, Diane Barga
OSU Extension, Darke County, has scheduled a “Building Blocks I”
parenting series. The classes will be held April 11, 18 and 25,
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 classes are for parents... read
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Little Black
Dress Event to Support Women Scholarships
The Edison Foundation at Edison State Community College is excited to
introduce the inaugural Girls' Night Out Little Black Dress Celebration
of Women's Education. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 19
from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Robinson Theater of the Piqua Campus. "This
event is poised to be one of the region's most renowned... read
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Spring
Sensations Hiking Series: Full Sap Moon
Join Darke County Parks for a hiking series exploring the sensations of
spring. On March 14th at 8pm, at Worth Family Nature Preserve on Spring
Hill Rd. north of St. Rt. 502 West about two and a half miles, a park
naturalist will lead an exciting night time adventure under the full
moon. Remember to dress for the weather. In the event of inclement... read
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Library Film
Features Steam Boat Bill Jr.
In this silent comedy, college boy William Canfield Jr. (Buster Keaton)
reunites with his boat captain father in a Mississippi River town.
Though he's flummoxed by Willie's citified appearance, the elder
Canfield seems to have found an ally to help him compete with fellow
riverboat owner John James King (Tom McGuire). Willie finds himself
falling... read
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Aging Smart,
Diane Barga, OSU Extension, Darke County
OSU Extension, Darke County, has scheduled an “Aging Smart” 3 week
program. Older adults, 65+ are the fastest growing population
group in the United States. Most older adults want to remain
independent and live at home, so we will cover three areas to
help: Preventing Falls in Your Home, Keeping Safe and Aging &
Eating. These classes will be held April 10, 17 and 24, 2017,
from 1:00pm to 2:00pm... read
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Ted Grote
Photos at Library
The Greenville Public Library has been hosting a Ted Grote Photo Sale
since January 27th. The late photographer’s many portraits,
landscapes, and group photos have been available to the public for a
small donation. Ted’s estate gifted the Library with his legacy
to use as a fundraiser for its benefit. The sale will come to an
end on March 24th so... read
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Sheriff’s
Patrol Home & Sport Show
Come one come all to the 55th Annual Darke County Sheriff’s Patrol Home
& Sport Show beginning Friday, April 7, 2017. The doors will open
at 4:00pm with opening ceremony at 6:00pm. The show will continue on
Saturday the 8th from 9:00am to 9:00pm and on Sunday, April 9th,
10:00am-5:00pm. This is a free public event with donations... read
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Antler Amble at
March Jr. Naturalists
Darke County Parks invites students in grades 3-6 to join them for the
Jr. Naturalists program on Saturday, March 11th from 9:30am to 12pm at
Shawnee Prairie Preserve on St. Rt. 502 west of Greenville. This
month will focus on whitetail deer antlers. The deer grow a new set of
antlers every year and shed them in the late winter. Students will... 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
tempertures... read
more |
DCCA brings
pianist Jason Farnham to local schools
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Los Angeles-based
pianist/composer Jason Farnham performing for kindergarten through
third grade students in all local public schools March 6 through March
10. The final presentation of DCCA’s Arts In Education series, Farnham
will demonstrate the vast capabilities of his chosen instrument... read
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Literacy
Workshop for Families
The Greenville Public Library is proud to present a family workshop on
literacy Thursday March 16th at 6:00 p.m. called Words, Experiences,
and Relationships: A Foundation for Literacy Learning. The
presenter is Dr. Denice Honaker, a faculty member in the School of
Education at IU East in Richmond IN since 2009. Denice says “Family is
important, and supporting... read
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Spring
Sensations Hiking Series: Woodcock Walk
Join Darke County Parks for a hiking series exploring the sensations of
spring. On March 9th at 6:30 at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on St. Rt. 502
just west of Greenville we’ll begin searching for spring as we watch
the skies for the American Woodcock performing its mating flight and
dance. Remember to dress for the weather. In the event of severe... read
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Greenville Public Library… Library's
Computers Down
The public computers at the Greenville Public Library will be down from
Monday March 6 through Friday March 10. New computers will be
installed during the week which will greatly enhance patrons computer
use. The Library is sorry for the inconvenience. The Greenville
Public Library has multiple programs for readers of all ages, as well
as... read
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GHS Vocal Music
Department Winter Concert
GREENVILLE - The Greenville High School Vocal Music Winter Concert will
be held on Monday, March 6, at St. Clair Memorial Hall. This event is
free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 pm; concert begins at
7:00 pm. The 2017 Vocal Music Fall Concert will begin with Girls Glee
singing “Amazing Grace (Pachelbel’s Canon)”, “Let There Be Peace On
Earth” and “How Can I Keep From Singing”... read
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We Are the
Majority Rally
Save the Date - April 20, 2017 - March, rally and resiliency ring,
Columbus, Ohio, Grades 6-12. The Ohio Youth Led Prevention Network is
committed to building and expanding partnerships between youth-led
substance abuse prevention programs and developing and strengthening
abuse prevention efforts at the state and local levels. It is our
mission... read
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Local Maple
Syrup at the Prairie
After countless hours of collecting sap and boiling it down in the
Sugar Shack, the Friends of Darke County Parks’ gift shop will have a
limited supply of pure maple syrup ready for you to take home by the
March 4th festival. Believe it or not, maple syrup is a very healthy
food. Maple sugar is 3 times as sweet as cane sugar, and it has fewer
calories... read
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Ohio AgrAbility
to Speak at VHCC Power Over Parkinsons
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. The guest speaker will be Randy Joseph,
Rural Rehabilitation Coordinator at Easter Seals TriState, who is
partnered with... read
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Darke County
Endowment for the Arts announces grant applications
Organizations, governmental units, and/or individuals that further
presentation of or education in the arts in Darke County are invited to
apply for funds available from Darke County Endowment for the Arts
(DCEA) for financial assistance to achieve their goals. Projects
available for consideration may include innovative plans and programs
that increase... read
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Historical
Society offers presentation on Woodland Cemetery
The Darke County Genealogical Society Inc. is having a historic
presentation on Mar. 5, Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at Garst Museum in
Greenville, OH. Enjoy a presentation through time as you discover
the timeless beauty and fascinating history of Woodland Cemetery and
Arboretum, Dayton, OH. Woodland Cemetery is the final resting place of
the King... read
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Deneski to
speak at Living with Cancer meeting
Hank Deneski will speak to the Living with Cancer group on Thursday,
March 2, 2017 at 7 pm at Wayne Health Care in the Board Room located
down past the lab to the left at the end of the hall. Hank is
currently featured in the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance first quarter
2017 newsletter and also selected as one of 28 cancer survivors
included... read
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GCSD to hold
kindergarten registration
Greenville City Schools will be holding kindergarten registration on
the following dates: April 4-6, 2017, at our new school,
Greenville Elementary. Times are as follows: Tuesday, April
4th: 4:00-7:00 P.M.; Wednesday, April 5th: 4:00-6:00
P.M.; Thursday, April 6th: 4:00-6:00 P.M.
Registration may also be completed at Memorial Hall the... read
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Sheriff
Deputies, K-9 Eric, scheduled at Gettysburg Masonic Lodge
Meet Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker, Deputy Jay Pearson and K-9 Eric at
the Gettysburg Masonic Lodge 105 Clay Street Saturday, March 11, 2017,
9:00 a.m. Enjoy coffee, donuts and cookies, and ask questions about
police activities in Gettysburg and surrounding area. Bring your
family, young and old! The Masonic Fraternity this year observes the...
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Darke County
& Area Blood Drives
“Kiss Me” T-Shirts thanks blood donors for help during flu season -
DAYTON, Ohio – Area community blood drives will help boost the blood
supply during what has been a challenging flu season. Everyone who
registers to donate will receive the Community Blood Center “Kiss Me –
I Donate Blood” St. Patrick’s Day t-shirt. Donors are encouraged
to schedule... read
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DCCA
Coffeehouse Series presents Pianist Jason Farnham
Darke County Center for the Arts will present “An Evening of Piano with
Jason Farnham” at The Coffee Pot in downtown Greenville on Thursday,
March 2; the concert, part of DCCA's Coffeehouse Series, begins at 7
p.m. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, the
composer/pianist has been dubbed “Schroeder” by his fans, after... read
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Celebrate St.
Patrick’s Day at DCCA’s “Irish Wave”
Darke County Center for the Arts will host “Irish Wave” at Montage Cafe
in downtown Greenville on St. Patrick's Day, Friday, March 17. An
annual DCCA fundraiser, “Irish Wave” features Irish music, Irish food,
and an assortment of beers. According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea
Jordan, the proceeds will benefit DCCA's many programs... read
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Maple Sugarin’
at the Prairie
The sap is flowing and the fire is roaring in the Sugar Shack; that
means it’s time to enjoy nature’s sweet treat. Saturday, March 4th from
8:00am-3:00pm is Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie! The Friends of the
Parks will once again be serving up a hearty breakfast of waffles,
sausage, juice, coffee, and of course pure Ohio maple syrup! Breakfast
will be... read
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Author’s Night
at Montage
Author’s Night is a free event opened to the public, generously
sponsored by the Friends of the Greenville Public Library. Held
at Montage Cafe in downtown Greenville where delicious food & drink
can be purchased, the evening is always extra-festive with live music
by the cool J.R. Price and Bill Westfall. Doors open at 6:00 and
the program starts at 7:00. The dates... read
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Funding Available for Darke County Parks
Field Trips
Through the generous support of the Harry D. Stephens Memorial Fund,
the Friends of Darke County Parks have created a repository of field
trip funding for the schools and teachers who need it. Many times
teachers would like to schedule field trips to the park but are unable
to find the funding for transportation costs. This program hopes to
alleviate that problem, so more students can benefit... read
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Edison State Works Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Edison State Community College will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and
open house event on Thursday, March 9, 2017, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in
the West Hall of the Piqua Campus to introduce its latest resource,
Edison State Works. Edison State Works is a workforce development and
education initiative intended to connect Edison State students and
staff, regional employers, and communities... read
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Darke County Parks… In Their
Footsteps… at February Jr. Naturalists
Darke County Parks invites students in grades 3-6 to join them for the
Jr. Naturalists program on Saturday, February 25th from 9:30am to 12pm
at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on St. Rt. 502 west of Greenville.
This month will focus on animals and their tracks. Animal tracking is
as old as the human race. Students will follow our ancestor’s footsteps
by following... read
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College Credit
Plus Process for 2017-18 Starts Feb. 15
Public high school students must declare intent to participate by April
1. COLUMBUS, OH, February 15, 2017 – Students intending to participate
in the third year of College Credit Plus, the successful program that
provides Ohio students with the opportunity to earn college credit
while still in high school, can begin the notification process for the
2017-2018... read
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Fertilizer
Applicator Certification Needed Now,
Sam Custer, OSU Extension Darke County - Agricultural fertilizer
applicator certification is now required for farmers who apply
fertilizer to more than 50 acres of agricultural production grown
primarily for sale. This requirement was signed into law in June 2014,
and also requires certification for commercial agricultural fertilizer
applicators. Farmers who have their fertilizer applied by co-ops or
custom applicators are not required... read
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Natural Skin
Care 101 at Library
Pamela Graves returns to the Greenville Public Library with a new
program on natural skin care Thursday March 2nd at 6:00 p.m. She
says “Want to put your best face forward and don't know where to begin?
This is the event you've been waiting for!” Come join us for the
"Natural Skin Care 101" where Pamela will discuss an easy step by
step... read
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GCSD to hold
K-8 Facility Dedication Ceremony and Open House
The Greenville City School District will be holding a K-8 Facility
Dedication on Sunday, February 26, 2017. The ceremony will begin
at 2:00 p.m. with an open house until 5:30 following the ceremony.
There will be overflow parking with a shuttle bus available throughout
the day from Trinity Wesleyan Church, Rest Haven Nursing Home, American
Legion... read
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Naturally Fit
Series with DCP
Darke County Parks is hosting a fitness program called Naturally Fit.
Everyone wants to lead healthier lives and spend more time outdoors.
However, workout machines aren’t always environmentally friendly, gyms
aren’t very exciting, and the cold winter weather makes it even less
appealing. Besides, sometimes life just gets in the way! Use this
program... read
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Library's
“Lunch & Learn” for Wellness
The Greenville Public Library's “Lunch & Learn” Wellness Program
continues on March 1 at 12:30 in the upstairs meeting room. Guest
speaker Jordan Francis, Director of Wellness Services and the Lifestyle
Enhancement Center at Wayne HealthCare will present "Eat Well 101:
Treat your Body Right with Every Bite." This program will
cover... read
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Coffee with the
Commissioner
Saturday, February 25th, at 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., Commissioner
Stegall will be holding a “Coffee with the Commissioner” meeting for
those interested at The Bob Evans Restaurant in Greenville. Bob
Evans is located at 1403 Wagner Avenue at the north end of
Greenville. This is an opportunity for people to discuss county
matters with one of its local... read
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Garst Museum Free Lecture… “The
Community Within: Discovering African-American History in Rural Ohio”
- Garst Museum’s 2017 Speaker Series will kick off at 2:00 pm on
Sunday, February 26. Ric S. Sheffield will speak on the diverse
African-American history in rural Ohio. Many rural areas in Ohio have
long established black communities, such as Darke County’s Longtown
community, that are often invisible to the larger white communities in
which... read
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Antler Amble
with DCP
Late winter and early spring mean one thing for whitetail deer
enthusiasts: sheds! Join a naturalist at Worth Family Preserve on
Spring Hill Rd. just north of St. Rt. 502 West on Saturday, February
25th at 2pm to look for shed antlers. During the late winter, when the
amount of daylight is very low, the bucks’ bodies will break down the
connective tissue, and the antlers... read
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Homeschool
Students Invited to College Credit Plus Information Session
Edison State Community College invites homeschooled students and their
parents to attend a presentation about the statewide College Credit
Plus (CCP) program on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in room
504/505 on the Piqua Campus. Students enrolled in the CCP program can
earn college and high school credit concurrently... read
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Big Brothers Big Sisters… BBBS
Scholarship Offered
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County will be offering
two $500 scholarships for students attending college in the 2017/2018
academic year. One scholarship will go to a Darke County graduate, and
one will go to a Shelby County graduate. Those who wish to be
considered for the scholarship should be students who have maintained
at least a... read
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Edison State to
hold an open house
Edison State Community College invites community members, area high
school students and their parents to an open house on Thursday, March 2
from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Robinson Theater on the Piqua campus. In
addition to exploring over thirty of Edison State’s academic programs,
those in attendance will also have the chance to meet with... read
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Ticket sales
begin for culinary tour
When was the last time you enjoyed a meal in downtown Greenville? If it
has been awhile, you won’t want to miss Main Street Greenville’s First
Friday event in March, the Culinary Tour! This ticketed event, held on
Friday, March 3rd from 6-9 pm allows you to eat and sip your way
through the urban-spirited district. It’s the perfect opportunity to
explore... read
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Project
FeederWatch at DCP
Calling all birders! Join Darke County Park District, and participate
in Project FeederWatch, every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30-11:30am.
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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Library Film
Series Features The Conversation
The 1974 film The Conversation is an American psychological mystery
thriller written, produced, and directed by Francis Ford Coppola and
starring Gene Hackman with supporting roles by John Cazale, Allen
Garfield, Cindy Williams, Frederic Forrest, Harrison Ford, Teri Garr
and Robert Duvall. The plot revolves around a surveillance expert and
the moral... read
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Preparations
begin for Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie
This week the maple sap has started to run, and many Darke County
Parks’ volunteers have fired up the sugar shack for the maple sugaring
season! Freezing nights and thawing days cause the sap to move,
bringing the sweetness one step closer to the table. For some
volunteers it will be just another February, for others it’s an
opportunity to learn a... read
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Edison State
Hosts Black History Month Speaker
“Civility: Where has the American Dream Gone?” The Diversity Committee
at Edison State Community College is celebrating Black History Month
with a special evening that focuses on civility. The free event will be
held on Tuesday, February 28 from 6–8 p.m. in the Robinson Theater of
the Piqua campus. The event will begin with a social hour and will
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Edison State
and Honda Team Up for Work-Study Program
Edison State Community College invites current students, high school
juniors, seniors, and their parents to learn more about the direct
pathway developed to lead students into a manufacturing career at
Honda. This work-study program allows students to earn a two–year
degree and possibly be debt–free upon completion. An information
session... 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 March 13 and 20, 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 are for... read
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Learn Backyard
Sugaring with DCP
Just in time for the upcoming maple sugaring season, join Darke County
Parks to master a new woodland skill. At Shawnee Prairie on Saturday
Feb. 18th at 10am participants will learn how to tap their own maples,
how and when to collect the sap, and finally, how to go about turning
that sap into maple goodness! Demonstrations and hands-on... read
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State Senator Bill Beagle… 2018
Legislative Fellowship Program
COLUMBUS - State Senator Bill Beagle (R-Tipp City) today announced that
the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is accepting applications
through April 1, 2017 for the 2018 Legislative and Telecommunications
Fellowship Program. The Commission will hire 24 fellows to serve in the
Ohio General Assembly for the 2018 calendar year. "Legislative
fellows... read
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Tickets
Available for First Friday Culinary Tour
GREENVILLE, Ohio- When was the last time you enjoyed a meal in downtown
Greenville? If it has been awhile, you won’t want to miss Main Street
Greenville’s First Friday event in March, the Culinary Tour! This
ticketed event, held on Friday, March 3rd from 6-9 pm allows you to eat
and sip your way through the urban-spirited district. It’s the... read
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VHCC National
Heart Health Month special presentation
Versailles Health Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation
center, is hosting a free Love Your Heart seminar on Wednesday,
February 22, 2017 at 6 pm at the health care center in celebration of
National Heart Health Month. Jordan D. Francis, MPH, Director of
Wellness Services at Wayne HealthCare will be sharing his presentation,
“Wellness: The Best... read
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Edison State
Brings Best Selling Author to Area
Edison State Community College will welcome New York Times Best Selling
Author, Kelsey Timmerman on March 1, 2017, to discuss his book, Where
am I Wearing? The events are being offered free charge and are open to
the community. A Darke County native, Timmerman will engage listeners
during two sessions on March 1. The first speaking engagement... read
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DCP Offers Worm
Composting Class
On Thursday February 23rd at 6pm Darke County Parks will be hosting a
worm composting class at the Nature Center. Participants are invited to
learn how indoor vermicomposting helps people and the environment.
Explore the truths and myths associated with compost while the
naturalist staff leads you through all aspects of worm bin... read
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Edison State
Welcomes Disney Institute to Piqua
PIQUA, OH-Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional
development course, Disney's Approach to Quality Service, to Piqua on
Thursday, April 6, 2017. Sponsored by Edison State Community College,
the one-day event will help area professionals begin to examine how
they can differentiate their service to become a provider of... read
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Start Talking! Students Invited
to Create Videos to Support Start Talking! Drug Prevention Initiative
- 1/19/2017 - The Drug Free Action Alliance and the Start Talking! drug
prevention program, through support from Verizon, are inviting Ohio
students in grades 6 through 12, to test their creativity and produce
60-second videos offering tips on how adults and other youth can have
frequent and honest conversations about substance abuse... read
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Love to Recycle
at February Park P.A.L.S.
Darke County Park District invites children in kindergarten through 2nd
grade to join them on February 11th from 10am to 12pm at the Shawnee
Prairie Nature Center to explore recycling during Park P.A.L.S! Fall
head over heels with saving the environment! Explore how recycling
works and ways you can reduce the amount you throw away. We... read
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Midmark
Offering $20,000 Technical Scholarship
DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 1, 2017 — Midmark Corp. (“Midmark”), is offering a
$20,000 technical scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is
a resident of Darke, Miami, Mercer, Auglaize or Shelby County high
schools. Eligible seniors must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an
accredited four-year university in computer science, engineering,
information technology, computer information systems or management
information systems. This scholarship... read
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ODE Announces
Summer Food Service Program Plans
With the help of numerous sponsoring agencies and stakeholders, the
Summer Food Service Program feeds thousands of children in Ohio. Since
2014, Ohio has increased participation in the program by 10 percent.
Despite these numbers, many Ohio parents and caregivers continue to
make difficult choices every day in order to provide for... read
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Greenville
Poets at Author’s Night
It’s a special treat to host The Greenville Poets on Author’s
Night! Their theme this year is “Where did this poem come
from?” Together with the audience they will explore the whole
range of life through poetry that is touching, poignant, deep-felt,
happy, sad, and funny. And at this event we will meet the latest
addition to their group, Aimee Noel! Aimee is a... read
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Main Street Greenville… Second
Annual Giving Gala
Get your tickets and put your dancing shoes on! Main Street Greenville
is pleased to present the 2nd annual Giving Gala. This fundraising
event will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 from 6 pm – midnight at Romer’s
Catering and Entertainment Facility, 118 E. Main Street, Greenville.
The all-inclusive evening features dinner, a presentation, live music,
and dancing. A... read
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Darke County Parks… Meet the
Animal Ambassadors at DCP
From the tiny brown snake to the Great Horned Owl, Darke County Parks
have many species waiting to meet you! Join a naturalist on Saturday,
February 11th at 2pm to visit with the animals. 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 is an important part of the ecosystem... read
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Abraham Lincoln
at the Library
Join Abraham Lincoln on Thursday February 16th at the Greenville Public
Library! He will speak at two separate events and you are invited
to attend one or both. Each event is ticketed so please pick up
your free admission tickets at the Reference Desk. All ages are
welcome! President Lincoln will present “A Biography of Lincoln’s Life”
at 4:00 p.m... read
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Winter Hiking
Series: Full Snow Moon Hike
Winter’s chilly weather brings with it unique hiking opportunities, and
Darke County Parks is going to grab them. On February 9th at 6:30pm
join a naturalist at Eidson Woods Preserve on the corner of St. Rt. 502
West and Palestine-Union City Rd. to enjoy the full snow moon. Remember
to dress for the cold evening temperatures and to bring a flashlight...
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Winter Y Day, From Kelly
Harrison & We Are the Majority
Recovery & Wellness Center/We are the Majority will be hosting a
“Winter at the Y” event for kindergarten through 6th grade
students! The event includes activities for any Darke County
K-6th grader, led by the We are the Majority Prevention teens, such as
leadership and teambuilding games, swimming, bounce houses, pizza,
etc. The event will be Friday, February 17th from 5-8 at the
Greenville YMCA... read
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2017 Tree Sale Underway
The Darke Soil & Water Conservation District is conducting its
annual tree seedling sale until March 24th. The 2-3 year seedlings are
bare root stock and each tree is dipped into a preservative gel to keep
roots moist. Our seedlings are packaged in groups of
five. An assortment of trees are offered for sale to urban and
rural landowners. The plant varieties are selected for their popularity
and hardiness in the Darke County area... read
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Darke County Parks… Help Us Make
Maple Syrup!
Maple sap needs YOU to become maple syrup! Cold Nights And Warming Rays
Bring Running Sap for Maple Syrup Days. Have you ever wanted to learn
how maple syrup is made? Perhaps you already know and want to
teach others. Either way, we could use your help this maple sugar
season. Sap is a fickle thing, running fast for a few days then... read
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Local &
Area Blood Drives for February
Local sponsors are helping to boost the blood supply during the heart
of winter with community blood drives. Community Blood Center is
offering the “Rise, Shine & Give” ceramic coffee tumbler to
everyone who registers to donate. Donors are encouraged to
schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call
1-800-388-GIVE. Winter presents many... read
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Down to Earth
Book Club
The Darke County Park District would like to remind everyone about the
Down to Earth Book Club’s winter selection. For their fifth season,
they will read 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by
Charles C. Mann. This work of science, history, and archeology
radically alters our understanding of the Americas... read
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“Lunch &
Learn” at Library
The Greenville Public Library's second “Lunch & Learn" will take
place Wednesday February 1st at 12:30 p.m. in the upstairs meeting
room. This monthly event is part of the Library's Wellness
Program and is open to the public. Participation is limited to 20
people so register right away by calling the Library at 548-3915.
Lunch is provided by Brenda's... read
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