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
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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
include... read
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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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EUM Church… Revive OHIO Outreach
Event
Revive OHIO will continue to reach Darke County for Christ on Friday
and Saturday, February 10 and 11. This is an entirely FREE event,
including the seminar, and will be held at the EUM Worship Center, 1451
Sater Street, Greenville, Ohio. The Outreach Seminar featuring Steve
Bowen, is titled “Learn How to Share God’s Love in Your Community... read
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DCCA announces
“Off to the Isle 2017”
Win a Trip to Ireland this March - Darke County Center for the Arts
wishes you the luck of the Irish this spring with the return of the
exciting fundraising raffle "Off To The Isle". One lucky winner
will receive a trip for two to Ireland through AAA and Brendan
Vacations. DCCA will be selling a limited number of chances for
this exclusive raffle. Raffle Tickets are $100... read
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Council on Rural Services… Enroll
your Child in Art Class
GREENVILLE – The Art-Rageous Experience – Children’s Art Program is
continuing the winter session of art classes for children. In
these classes children get to experience many different kinds of art
each Saturday morning with a professional artist teaching the class.
The parent also attends during the hour for support and encouragement
while... read
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First Presbyterian Church… Swingin’
With the Saints! to perform
Swingin' With the Saints!, a FREE concert for the community, will be
presented on February 12 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... read
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DCP Offers
Pollinator Clinic
Darke County Parks invites everyone to attend the Pollinator Clinic on
Saturday, February 4th at 1pm at the Nature Center. Anyone who visited
Shawnee Prairie last summer or fall surely noticed the beautiful
wildflowers lining the park entrance and adjacent field. Contrary to
popular belief, the blooms were not installed for human enjoyment... read
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Get Out of Debt
with Financial Peace University
Would you like to achieve your financial goals by eliminating debt,
saving for the future and giving like never before? If so, Financial
Peace University (FPU) is a great place to start! FPU is a 9-week
life-changing program that teaches you practical applications to help
you take control of your money and learn to live debt free. EUM... read
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Nealeigh to
speak at PERI
Nikki Nealeigh, Community Services Representative with the
Village Green Health Campus, will be the guest speaker at the Public
Employee Retirees, Inc. (PERI) Luncheon meeting on Monday, February 6,
at the VFW on Ohio Street, Greenville. The meeting begins
at 11:30 a.m. and is open to anyone who has retired under the Ohio... read
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Waterhemp – Time to take Action,
Sam Custer, OSU Extension, Darke County
OSU Extension, Darke County will hold a very important meeting
regarding the infestation of waterhemp in Darke
County. The meeting will take place at the Anderson
Marathon Ethanol plant on Tuesday, February 7 at 6:00 p.m. Dr.
Mark Loux and Dr. Jeff Stachler will discuss the situation we are in,
identification, biology and strategies for control. This meeting will
be critical to your success... read
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Main Street Greenville… Tickets
are selling fast
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... read
more |
DCCA presents
award-winning Latini in Arcanum
Darke County Center for the Arts will present award-winning
singer/guitarist John Latini in concert onThursday, February 9 at
Arcanum Historical Society's Wayne Trail House; the show, one of DCCA's
Coffeehouse Series presentations, starts at 7 p.m. According to DCCA
Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, Latini is a three-time winner at the
Detroit Blues Challenge. “However... read
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4-H Open House
to be Held
Although the deadline to become a 4-H member in Darke County is not
until April 1, 2017, now is the time to begin thinking about joining a
4-H club. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more
about the 4-H program in Darke County, plan to attend the 4-H Open
House, Monday, February 13, from 6:30pm-8:00pm, at All Seasons Place...
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DCCA presents
Award-Winning musicians at Memorial Hall
Darke County Center for the Arts will present We Banjo 3, a band from
Galway, Ireland that plays a blend of traditional Irish, old time, and
bluegrass music, on Saturday, February 4 at Henry St. Clair Memorial
Hall in Greenville. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins,
members of the band have won numerous awards in their native... read
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Coffee with the
Commissioner
The new year is upon us, and with that new hopes and challenges. This
is my 7th year as Commissioner and keeping a promise I made back then,
I will continue to meet with our citizens to discuss issues important
to them. Since I was elected, my first Coffee was held at A&B
Coffee in Greenville. I will continue with that this year with my first
“Coffee with... read
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Seed Swap Day
at January Jr. Naturalists
Darke County Parks invites students in grades 3-6 to join them for the
Jr. Naturalists program on Saturday, January 28th from 9:30am to 12pm
at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on St. Rt. 502 west of Greenville.
This month will focus on seeds and biodiversity. Seeds were one of the
first commodities valued and traded. For millennia... read
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Duopa RN
Specialist to Speak at Power Over Parkinson’s Group
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.
This month, we are looking forward to learning from our guest speaker,
Chris Sheridan, BSN, RN. He is a Duopa RN Specialist with... read
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Annual Seed
Swap at Library
The Greenville Public Library's “Growing Harvest Seed Library” will
host its annual “Seeds 4 All: Seed Swap” on Thursday February 2nd at
5:00 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room. Bring your extra seeds
and trade them for something you need or have been wanting to
try. Remember, these are heirloom, open-pollinated seeds that... read
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Naturally Fit
Series with DCP
Darke County Parks is hosting a series of fitness programs called
Naturally Fit occurring the third Monday of every month. 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... read
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Ted Grote Photo
Sale at Library
On Friday January 27th the Greenville Public Library will host the Ted
Grote Photo Sale and Open House. At this time and for some weeks
the late photographer’s many portraits, lands-capes, and group photos
will be 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... read
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Bowl For Kids’
Sake 2017
Mark those calendars! Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2017 is scheduled for March 3
& 4, 2017, at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney & Treaty Lanes in
Greenville. This year’s Theme is Hawaiian to help celebrate the
festive theme come dressed in your Hawaiian attire. Bowl for Kids’ Sake
serves as the largest fundraiser for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Shelby... read
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Managing
Arthritis seminar at VHCC
Versailles Health Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation
center, is hosting a FREE seminar titled “Managing Arthritis from Head
to Toe” on Thursday, February, 2, 2017 at 6 pm. The pain and loss of
function associated with arthritis affects more than 50 million adults.
Dr. Safet Hatic and Dr. Chad Weber, from Orthopedic Associates of
Southwest... 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
more |
Laura Ingalls
Wilder musical comes to Memorial Hall
Darke County Center for the Arts Family Theatre Series will present
Laura Ingalls Wilder on Sunday, January 29 at 2 p.m. at Henry St. Clair
Memorial Hall in Greenville. One of the most beloved of ArtsPower
National Touring Theatre's productions, the show chronicles the
exciting adventures of the Ingalls family as they travel across the
prairie. “Each character in the show in their own way embodies the
pioneering... read
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2017 Soybean
College Offered in Darke County, Sam Custer, OSU
Extension, Darke County
OSU Extension, Darke County will be hosting the 2017 Soybean College on
Tuesday, February 7. This will be a rare opportunity where The
Ohio State University will have all of its state specialists working
with soybeans at one meeting focusing on soybean production. This
workshop will feature Dr. Laura Lindsey, Soybean/Wheat Extension
Specialist; Dr. Kelley Tilmon, Field Crop Extension Entomologist... read
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VACC honors
Bey, Jr. as COY; T&CP with People-Pride-Progress
The Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce has named Jerome F. Bey, Jr.,
their 2017 Citizen of the Year; Towne & Country Players will be
honored with the People-Pride-Progress Award at the Versailles Area
Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on Monday, January 30th. Bey is a
lifelong resident of Versailles, where he attended St. Denis
Catholic... read
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“Nature Did It
First” at DCP
Flight, nature did it first. Velcro, nature did it first. Umbrellas,
nature did it first. Join Darke County Parks for a program on
biomimicry on Thursday, January 19th at 6:30pm at Shawnee Prairie.
Biomimicry is when we look to nature for inspiration and innovation for
our own tools, buildings and even art. The adaptations of plants and
animals have... read
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Maple Sugarin’
at the Prairie School Programs
Darke County Parks invites teachers to bring their classes out to the
park for their favorite seasonal school program: “Nature’s Sweet
Treat.” This program allows students to observe the process of turning
sap into the sweetest of nature’s treats, maple syrup! Topics will
cover the science behind maple syrup as well as the rich cultural
history of maple... read
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Library Film Features Trouble in Paradise
Trouble in Paradise (1932) is a witty and racy pre-Code comedy that
tells the story of two master con-artists (Herbert Marshall and the
inimitable Miriam Hopkins) who fall in love after trying to pull cons
on each other. When their money runs out, they must find a rich and
gullible victim to unwittingly fund their expensive lifestyle. They
target... read
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DCCA presents “A Taste of Wine and Jazz XXX”
Darke County Center for the Arts will present “A Taste of Wine and Jazz
XXX” on Friday, January 20 at Montage Cafe in downtown Greenville;
doors open at 6:30 p.m. The wine tasting party, a fundraiser for the
local arts organization, will feature food and music in addition to a
selection of fine wines. “DCCA invites our community to shrug off
the... read
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Greenville
Public Library… Katie Gabbard at
Library
Join us at the Greenville Public Library on Saturday January 21st at
1:00 pm for a beautiful program “Perfect Flowers for Your Unforgettable
Wedding” by Katie Gabbard from The Ivy League. “Whether your idea
of a perfect wedding is a festive evening gala or a rustic woodland
shindig, fresh flowers and embellishments are the way to express your
personal style and create an event... read
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Broom Making
Class at DCP
Back by popular demand, Darke County Parks will again host master broom
maker, Frank Rouse at Shawnee Prairie’s Nature Center on Friday and
Saturday, January 20th and 21st. Frank has over 40 years of experience
making brooms of all shapes and sizes and loves passing on the skill he
learned from his grandfather. This time participants will... read
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Midmark to
Expand Engineering Department—Hosts Open House
Inviting engineers to learn about the company and experience its
culture… DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 5, 2017 — Midmark Corp. (“Midmark”) today
announced that it is expanding its engineering team and will host a
recruiting open house on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, from 5 to 9 p.m. in
the Midmark Education Center, located at 60 Vista Drive, Versailles... read
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Bird and Bird
Feeding at Library
Join the Greenville Public Library for a fun and timely program on
“Birds and Bird Feeding” on Wednesday January 18th at 6:00 pm.
Kathi McQueen, Naturalist and Volunteer Coordinator at the Darke County
Park’s Shawnee Nature Center, will instruct you on how to successfully
attract birds to your backyard. Discover the species you’re
likely... read
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DCP to Offer
Blacksmithing Classes
Darke County Parks would like to invite anyone interested in learning
basic blacksmithing skills to join the beginners class on January 21st
from 1pm to 4pm. Students will learn about the different tools used in
the trade as well as the parts of the anvil. They will also learn about
the background of the blacksmith and his role in history. Those
wishing... read
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Winter Hiking
Series: Full Wolf Moon Hike
Winter’s chilly weather brings with it unique hiking opportunities, and
Darke County Parks is going to grab them. On January 12th at 6pm join a
naturalist at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on St. Rt. 502 just west of
Greenville to enjoy the full wolf moon. Remember to dress for the cold
evening temperatures and to bring a flashlight if you choose. In the...
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Birds of a
Feather at January Park P.A.L.S.
Darke County Park District invites children in kindergarten through 2nd
grade to join them on January 14th from 10am to 12pm at the Shawnee
Prairie Nature Center to explore birds during Park P.A.L.S! Who is
gathered at the Nature Center’s warm and cozy bird window this winter?
Are they here year round, or do they migrate? Learn the answers to
this... read
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Give a Hoot at
January DCP Preschool Program
Darke County Parks Naturalist, Mandy Martin, invites preschoolers to
join her for the January Parent and Preschool Adventures programs.
Whoooo is it that calls in the night? Explore the owls of Ohio through
song, story, games, and crafts. The secretive, silent hunters will
delight the senses of every preschooler. The “Little Explorers” class
for... read
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2017
Agriculture Outlook Meeting, Sam Custer, OSU Extension,
Darke County
What does 2017 look like for Western Ohio farmers and agricultural
businesses? Learn what to expect this year during an agricultural
outlook meeting February 3 at noon presented by agriculture economists
and swine specialist with the College of Food, Agricultural, and
Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University. The presentation
is part of the 2017... read
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Author’s Night
2017
Mark your calendars for a fabulous Author’s Night series 2017! The
Friends of the Library sponsor these classy events each winter to
enrich the community’s literary experience and to offer fun Friday
night get-togethers during the cold months. Held at Montage Cafe in
downtown Greenville where delicious food & drink can be purchased,
the evening... read
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Darke County
Parks Volunteer Open House
Start the new year off right by signing up as a volunteer with Darke
County Parks! Park staff will be hosting a Volunteer Open House on
Saturday, Jan. 14th at 2pm at Shawnee Prairie Nature Center. The open
house will feature an overview of the volunteer program, special
events, programing, and regular operations. Veteran volunteers will
be... read
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True Woman: Cry
Out! Women’s Conference at EUM Church
On September 23, 1857, Manhattan businessman Jeremiah Lanphier hosted a
prayer meeting at noon. While only six people showed up, within a short
period of time upward of 10,000 people were meeting in various churches
for prayer every day at noon. Some estimate that one million people
came to faith in Christ as a result of what became... read
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Learn about
Winter Survival Shelters with DCP
Give me shelter. Many people spend a fair amount of time outdoors, and
while many do not choose to camp during the cold winter months, it’s
nice to know how to set up a shelter in the event of an emergency while
on the trails. Join Darke County Parks as they welcome back Rob Simpson
from the Canteen Shop for a winter shelter building course... read
more |
“Lunch &
Learn” at Library
The Greenville Public Library is launching a new health program called
“Lunch & Learn.” These monthly events will feature a guest
speaker in the health and wellness field followed by a healthy
lunch. The public is invited to enjoy these informative and
life-enhancing events as part of making 2017 a year of improved
vitality and wellbeing. Our kick-off “Lunch & Learn... read
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Winter
Encampment at DCP
Darke County Parks invites everyone to visit their log house on
Saturday, January 7th from 9am to 11am or 1pm to 3pm. The Wilcox family
has graciously extended their hospitality and the use of their opulent
log home to a group of long hunters traveling through the Ohio
territory during these bitter months. They will have a roof over their
heads and a... read
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Area Blood
Drives in January
‘Rise, Shine & Give’ during January National Blood Donor Month -
DAYTON, Ohio – CBC is encouraging donors to “Rise, Shine & Give” at
area 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... read
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EUM Church
Hosts grief Share Class
Losing a loved one can be difficult even as a Christian. Griefshare is
a place to come and be cared for, a place to talk about your loss, and
learn how to deal with your grief. There is a video presentation,
discussion, and then a workbook as we share together. GriefShare is a
13-week program that will begin Tuesday, January 10... 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... read
more |
West Ohio
Agronomy Day Jan. 9, From Sam Custer, OSU Extension, Darke
County
The 2017 West Ohio Agronomy Day will be held on Monday, January 9th at
St. Michael’s Hall in Fort Loramie. A light breakfast will be
available starting at 8 a.m. with a marketing update from Sunrise
Cooperative at 8:30 a.m. At 9 a.m. the Private Pesticide
Applicator Recertification (Core and Categories 1, 2, and 6) and the
two-hour Fertilizer Applicator Certification... read
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Cancer Association of Darke County… Annual Gourmet Dinner
Would you like to win a Gourmet Dinner for 8? Tickets are available for
$5 each or 6 for $25. All the winner will need to do is
choose the date and place for the dinner and invite 7 of their
family/friends to come and share the meal with them. The meal will be
prepared by the Gourmet Dinner Club. The deadline for purchasing
tickets is... read
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Naturally Fit
Series with DCP
Darke County Parks is hosting a series of fitness programs called
Naturally Fit occurring the third Monday of every month. 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... read
more |
Winter Hiking
Series: Birds of Winter Hike
Winter’s brisk weather brings with it unique beauty. Join Darke County
Parks to seek out these seasonal sights and hiking opportunities. On
December 31st at 9am join a naturalist at Shawnee Prairie Preserve just
west of Greenville on St. Rt. 502 to explore the world of winter birds.
The program will begin with a quick presentation on possible... read
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Christmas Tree
Recycling at DCP
Live Christmas trees are beautiful, fragrant, and steeped in Yuletide
traditions, but many wonder what to do with it after the season is
over. Darke County Parks in conjunction with Darke County Solid Waste
are again offering their Christmas Tree Recycling program. Drop off
live Christmas trees at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on St. Rt... read
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OSU Extension
Internship Opportunities, Sam Custer
We will have two internship opportunities in Darke County this summer.
One will be an ACRES intern like have hosted the past two years.
Different this year will be that the intern will be based in Miami
County but will continue to work with me doing On Farm Research. • The
Ohio State University Agronomic Crops Team will lead a summer program
in 2017 aimed... read
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First
Presbyterian offers Christmas Events
The First Presbyterian Church of Greenville offers two events
celebrating the upcoming Christmas Season. The first is a Christmas
Cantata: “Morning Star: Celebrating the Everlasting Light of Christmas
on Dec. 18. The second is and inspirational, warm, uplifting piano
recital on Christmas Eve. The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be
an... read
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An Evergreen
Christmas at December Jr. Naturalists
Darke County Parks invites students in grades 3-6 to join them for the
Jr. Naturalists program on Saturday, December 17th from 9:30am to 12pm
at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on St. Rt. 502 west of Greenville.
From the sweeping white pine needles to the prickly blue spruce,
Christmas conifers come in many different forms. We’ll discover why
these plants are such a Yuletide tradition... read
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The Deep and
Snowy Wood at December Preschool at DCP
Darke County Parks Naturalist, Mandy Martin, invites preschoolers to
join her for the December Parent and Preschool Adventures programs. The
“Little Explorers” class for 2-3 year olds will be held on December
14th from 10am to 11am, and the “Seedlings” class for 4-5 year olds
will be held on December 15th from 10am to 11am... read
more |
Winter Hiking
Series: Full Cold Moon Hike
Winter’s chilly weather brings with it unique Hiking opportunities, and
Darke County Parks is going to grab them. On December 13th at 5:30pm
join a naturalist at Turkeyfoot Preserve on Bishop Rd. just west of St.
Rt. 121 south of Greenville to enjoy the full cold moon. Remember to
dress for the cold evening temperatures and to bring a flashlight... read
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GHS Vocal Music
Christmas Concert
GREENVILLE - The Greenville High School Vocal Music Christmas Concert -
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree - will be held on Monday, December 12
at 7:00 pm at St. Clair Memorial Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Reserve and general admission seats are available this year. Tickets
may be purchased at The Flower Patch, 104 Rhoades... read
more |
DCCA presents
unique performance for junior high students
Darke County Center for the Arts will present AudioBody in an Arts In
Education performance for junior high students on Wednesday, December
14 and Thursday, December 15 at St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville.
The second of DCCA's 2016-2017 season of Arts In Education programs
which are presented free of charge to students in all grades of each...
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Early Morning
Discovery Hike Winter Schedule Change
The Darke County Park District invites the public to join them every
first and third Tuesday mornings at 8am at Shawnee Prairie Preserve 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. Invigorating winter morning... read
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ASP looking for
qualified tutors
Empowering Darke County Youth is looking for qualified adults to work
in its After School Program. Individuals must love kids and be
experienced working with youngsters, typically K-6. Most need help in
homework while others need help with their basic skills such as
reading, writing and math. Empowering’s After School Program meets... read
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Coyote Howl at
December Park P.A.L.S.
Darke County Park District invites children in kindergarten through 2nd
grade to join them on December 10th from 10am to 12pm to explore
coyotes during Park P.A.L.S! Explore the world of Ohio’s largest wild
canine! Students are encouraged to bring their sense of adventure as
they learn how these predators fit in to the ecosystem and... read
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Donors can be
‘a force for good’ with Star Wars Rogue T-shirt
Community Blood Center is thanking donors for being “a force for good”
with the “Rogue Blood Donor – A Story of Hope” Star Wars inspired
t-shirt, free to everyone who registers to donate. Donors are
encouraged to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or
call 1-800-388-GIVE. The Star Wars saga, a favorite science fiction... read
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Naturally Fit
Series with DCP
Darke County Parks is hosting a series of fitness programs called
Naturally Fit occurring the fourth Monday of every month. Everyone
wants to lead healthier lives and spend more time outdoors. However,
workout machines aren’t always environmentally friendly, and gyms
aren’t very exciting. Besides, sometimes life just... read
more |
DCCA presents A
Christmas Carol at St. Clair Memorial Hall
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Charles Dickens' A
Christmas Carol at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on
Saturday, December 17 at 8 p.m. According to DCCA Artistic Director
Keith Rawlins, the beloved tale of redemption and joy will be performed
by the National Touring Company of the North County Center for the
Arts, which... read
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Farm Management
School to be Offered in Darke County, From Sam Custer
According to AgWeek, “the most recent U.S. Department of Agriculture
statistics show that the number of farmers ages 25 to 34 is growing
nationwide. That’s the result of strong crop prices from 2007 to 2013,
which generated higher farm income and gave young would-be farmers a
better chance to support themselves and their families. Young farmers
and... read
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DCCA presents
something completely different
Darke County Center for the Arts will present high-tech comedy musical
act AudioBody at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville at 7 p.m.
on Thursday, December 15. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith
Rawlins, the performance is difficult to describe and the artists
almost impossible to label. “This show is part of our intimate
Coffeehouse Series... read
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Katie Gabbard
at Library
Katie Gabbard from The Ivy League will present “Home for the Holidays”
at the Greenville Public Library on Thursday December 8 at 6:30
p.m. Join us as Katie shares her techniques to help you discover
the joys of decking the halls. She says “Use the heart of your
home to decorate for the holiday season.” For more information on
Katie... read
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Pete the Cat at
the Library
Every kid's favorite groovy blue cat will make a rockin’ appearance at
the Greenville Public Library on Saturday December 3rd from
2:00-4:00. There will be Pete the Cat themed games, snacks, and
crafts set up. Pete will hang out, mingle, and pose for pictures!
The popular Pete the Cat book series is written by Eric Litwin and
illustrated... read
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Garst Museum
Holiday Open House
Garst Museum’s annual Holiday Open House will be held on Sunday,
December 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The public is cordially invited
to attend. Everyone can tour the museum and the National Annie Oakley
Center at no charge on this one afternoon. Highlights of the afternoon
include live seasonal music, light refreshments and beautiful... read
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DCCA Artists
Series presents "A Christmas Carol"
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Charles Dickens' A
Christmas Carol at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on
Saturday, December 17 at 8 p.m. According to DCCA Artistic Director
Keith Rawlins, the beloved tale of redemption and joy will be performed
by the National Touring Company of the North County Center... read
more |
DCP Walkin’ in
a Winter Wonderland Coming Soon
This holiday season join Darke County Parks for an evening stroll
through the winter wonderland on Saturday, December 3rd from 6 to 9pm
at Shawnee Prairie Preserve! There will be over 350 luminaries lighting
the way along the wooded trails, allowing for a peaceful winter’s night
in nature. As families hike along the illuminated trail toward... read
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Matt Light featured at Garst Museum
Local hometown hero Matt Light, is featured in a seasonal exhibit case
at Garst Museum. See a couple of his jerseys, learn about some
stats of his awards and games played. This exhibit will be
available through football season. Garst Museum is open Tuesday
through Sunday, for complete hours see www.garstmuseum.com. Garst
Museum’s permanent features include... read
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EUM Church… DivorceCare –
Surviving the Holidays
Help and hope as you navigate the Christmas season - Wondering how you
will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you
dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that
happy memories from past years can’t be recreated? The Surviving the
Holidays seminar is especially for... read
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Roasting John
Marchal
After over 20 years of service, John Marchal is retiring as Chairman of
the Darke County Historical Society. Please come to roast or honor John
on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Montage, Greenville. Gathering time
is 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be at 6:30, with the Roast to follow.
There will be a cash bar. The cost for the event is $35.00 per
person... read
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Winter Tree ID
Workshop at DCP
Trees are all around, yet many do not know a maple from an oak. As many
trees lose their leaves in the winter months, this only adds to the
difficulty. Join a naturalist on Saturday, November 26th at 10am at
Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center for an informative program to
learn how to identify a tree in the winter months through... read
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Peace Week
Brings Award-Winning Author to Edison State
Held in conjunction with the Dayton Literary Peace Prize (DLPP), Edison
State Community College’s English Department is hosting Peace Week at
the Piqua Campus. The week will culminate with a visit from the 2016
DLPP nonfiction award-winner, Susan Southard on Thursday, November 17
in the Robinson Theater at 12 p.m. During her visit, author Susan
Southard will discuss her award-winning... read
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Orienteering
for November Jr. Naturalists
Darke County Parks invites students in grades 3-6 to join them for the
Jr. Naturalists program on Saturday, November 19th from 9:30am to 12pm
at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on St. Rt. 502 west of Greenville. A
compass and map can take you anywhere if you know how to use them. From
the cardinal and ordinal directions, to degrees, to taking... read
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Hometown
Holiday Horse Parade returns for 13th year
GREENVILLE, Ohio - It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The 2016
Hometown Holiday Horse Parade returns on Saturday, November 19th at 7
pm in downtown Greenville! This annual tradition in Darke County
has kicked off the holiday season for the downtown district the past 13
years! The 2016 Grand Marshal will be Dean and... read
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Edison State
Hosts RN to BSN Information Fair
Edison State Community College is hosting a Registered Nurse (RN) to
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Information Fair on Friday,
November 18, 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... read
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Tracking and
Blood-Trailing 101 at DCP
Deer season is in full swing and gun season is almost upon us. It’s
time to dust off those old tracking skills. Join a naturalist on
Saturday, November 19th at 2pm at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on St. Rt.
502 just west of Greenville for a great refresher course. Whether
you’re a hunter or just enjoy investigating tracks, you are
practicing... read
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Shop Downtown
Greenville to Win
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Shoppers can earn chances to win over $2,500 in
merchandise and gift certificates through “Win the Window”, the 3rd
annual shop local campaign presented by Main Street Greenville and
sponsored by Second National Bank. "This promotion was created to
encourage and remind people to shop local during the holiday season... read
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Pictures with
Santa Claus
Get your Pet's Picture taken with SANTA CLAUS on Saturday, November
19th, 2016 from 10am to 2pm at Greenville Walmart in the Garden Center.
The “Darke County Friends of the Shelter”, a 501c3 organization will be
taking pictures of your companion animals with Santa Claus. This is a
fun time for everyone to enjoy and is your chance... 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... read
more |
A Night Out
with the Wavaires
GREENVILLE, OH (November 7, 2016) – The Greenville High School Vocal
Music Department proudly presents “A Night Out with The Wavaires,”
Friday, November 18, 7:00 p.m. at St. Clair Memorial Hall. Reserve and
general admission seats are available this year. Tickets are now on
sale at The Flower Patch, 104 Rhoades... read
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Good Ole Boy
Comedy Comes to Edison State
Good Ole Boy Comedy returns to Edison State Community College’s Piqua
campus on Friday, November 18 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a night of family
fun. This side–splitting performance is open to the community and
offered free of charge. Often compared to the comedic superstars from
the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, the group’s act is a... read
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Local Civil War
History and Uniform Donation Focus of Garst Museum’s Next Free Event
On Saturday, November 12, this year’s Garst Museum Veterans Day program
will feature guest speaker Dr. Edward Haas, Professor of History at
Wright State University. Dr. Haas will discuss the importance of the
local area’s contribution to the Civil War. The program will also
highlight the donation of the Civil War uniform of Captain J.C. Ullery.
CPT Ullery was commander of Company G... read
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Greenville
Library Open House
Hundreds of cookies, punch and even Library appropriate bookworms will
be served to patrons and guests at the annual Greenville Public Library
Open House on Saturday, December 10 from 10 am to 2 pm, sponsored by
the Friends of the Library. Mr. and Mrs. Clause will be the highlight
of the event for the little folk who can tell Santa... read
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Last 2016 ‘Art
at the Mill’ exhibit opens November 11
The final “Art At the Mill” exhibit of this year will feature pottery
by The Millrace Potters along with the creative photographs of Margie
McCullough and fascinating multi-media paintings byher husband James.
The exhibit opens with an artists' reception at historic Bear's Mill on
Friday, November 11. Entitled “Seen and Unthrown”, the display... read
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Free Super Show
Brings Mind-Bending Performers to Edison State
Edison State Community College will bring two masters of illusions and
mind tricks to the Piqua Campus on Monday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m.
for an evening of performances that will entertain and astound
audiences of all ages. The event is open to the community and is being
offered free of charge. Award-winning "Master of... read
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The Darke
County Genealogical Society
The Darke County Genealogical Society has rescheduled their Nov. 6
meeting to Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2:00 p.m. at Garst Museum.
First Family Inductions and the Tony Seiler award presentation will
occur as well as election of officers. The Society will also be
holding their annual Christmas celebration. Members, please bring
food to share. The meeting is open to the public. For more
information call 937-548-8295. |
Celebrate “The
Cowboy Way” with DCCA
When Darke County Center for the Arts presents Riders in the Sky
performing their Salute to Roy Rogers, King of the Cowboys, at Henry
St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday, November 12,
audience members will be given the opportunity to own a very special
memento of that performance which begins at 8 p.m. “Our poster
promoting.... read
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Owl Be Seeing
You at November Park P.A.L.S.
Darke County Park District invites children in kindergarten through 2nd
grade to join them on November 12th from 6pm to 8pm to explore owls
during Park P.A.L.S! During this special night time edition of Park
P.A.L.S., join a naturalist to explore the forest after dark in search
of owls. Participants will listen to the owls distinct calls, and.... read
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Edison State... Thienn Snipps to
Perform During Korean War Veteran Program
Korean War Era veterans of the Miami Valley will be honored on
Thursday, November 10, beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the Robinson Theater
at Edison State Community College. The seven-member barbershop group,
Thienn Snipps, led by former Edison State Professor and Vietnam veteran
Larry Dragosavac, will honor the veterans by.... read
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Library Film
Features The Big Heat
The Big Heat was one of the most intense and gritty noir films made
during the genre’s two decade prime. Arriving in the latter half
of that era (roughly 1941-1959), the film displayed the moral ambiguity
and unflinching violence that the neo-noirs of the late twentieth
century would eventually cash in on. The film follows Dave Bannion,
a... read
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CBC… Celebrate fall with
‘Buckeye Strong’ coffee tumbler
The “Buckeye Strong Blood Donor” ceramic coffee tumbler is a warm gift
to everyone who registers to donate. Donors are encouraged to
schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call
1-800-388-GIVE. CBC is celebrating the fall season and college football
with the “Buckeye Strong Blood Donor” ceramic tumbler with... read
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16th Annual
“Warm Winter Wear for Darke County Children”
The employees of the Darke County Sheriff’s Office, through the support
of Sheriff Toby L. Spencer, and in conjunction with local law
enforcement, fire, and emergency medical professionals have announced
plans to host the 16th annual “Warm Winter Wear for Darke County
Children” program. Thanks to generous donations from caring
individuals... read
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First
Presbyterian Church Thanksgiving Dinner
Come share Thanksgiving dinner with our community family on
Thanksgiving Day, November 24th, from 11:30 to 1:00. Don’t settle
for a TV dinner alone when you can join others in this free family meal
with “all the trimmings”! First Presbyterian Church at 114 E.
Fourth Street invites you to share Thanksgiving blessings with
us. Besides the... read
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Music therapist
Pearson to speak at Power Over Parkinson’s
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 November guest speaker will be Amy Pearson. She
is a Board Certified Music Therapist with State of the Heart
Care. Music... read
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EUM Church Star
Seekers Christmas Shop
EUM Church of Greenville is excited to announce a Christmas shop for
eligible families to purchase gifts for their children at minimal
prices. For $6 per child, ages birth through 12 years, parents
may purchase toys of a much higher value. Tickets may be
purchased the day of the event to select gifts for $1, $2 and $3.
Families must live in Darke County and meet eligibility guidelines... read
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“Wrap Up an
Organized Holiday” at Library
Do you look forward to the holidays but also dread having too much to
do! Then you'll want to be at the Greenville Public Library on
Wednesday November 9th at 6:30 pm when Olive the Compassionate
Organizer will share organizing solutions that will help you celebrate
and enjoy the holiday season. Olive will help you: Set realistic
limits; Simplify... read
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First Friday
features free indoor movie
Didn’t get tickets for Main Street Greenville’s sold out Chocolate Walk
event for November’s First Friday? No worries, they have a FREE bonus
event for all to enjoy! Head to Greenville First United Methodist
Church on Friday, November 4th for a free showing of the movie UP. The
church is located at 202 W. 4th Street in downtown Greenville... read
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Candy Striper
Program Offered at Wayne HealthCare
Wayne HealthCare will resume offering volunteer opportunities for
students at least 16 years of age. Student volunteers will have the
opportunity to work with various departments within the hospital to
welcome patients and visitors; assist with delivery of care and support
staff. The program orientation will be held on Wednesday... read
more |
Early Morning
Discovery Hike
The Darke County Park District invites the public to join them every
Tuesday morning at 8am at Shawnee Prairie Preserve 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. Invigorating autumn morning air makes this a great time to...
read
more |
Korean War
Veterans to be Honored
Korean War Era veterans of the Miami Valley will be honored on
Thursday, November 10, beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the Robinson Theater
at Edison State Community College. The public is invited to pay tribute
to these heroes, and admission is free. The Piqua VFW Post 4874 will
provide lunch for all guests beginning at 11:30 a.m., while Thienn
Snipps, led... read
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Towhees and
Tombstones with DCP
On All Saints Day, November 1st at 5:30pm, join Darke County Parks at
Greenville Union Cemetery to pay respect to local history and to check
out a birding hotspot. From philanthropist Fred Coppock to the county’s
early pioneers and from six US Congressmen to the only man ever legally
hanged in Darke County, these names have... read
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Darke County Solid Waste… Free
9-Volt Battery Exchange
We want to help keep you and your family safe, participate in the smoke
detector battery exchange. Bring us your spent 9-volt battery. Limit 5
per Darke Co Address. Exchange your batteries on the following dates:
Oct 1 - Nov 6, 2016, City of Greenville Fire Dept., M-Th 8:00 am to
4:30 pm & Fri 8 am to 1 pm, Oct 1— Nov 6, 2016, Darke Co Solid... read
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EUM Church… Engage Discipleship
Summit featuring Wounds That Heal
God is not distant or aloof. On the contrary, through the ministry of
Jesus, God enters our painful situations to bring healing and
redemption. Balancing sound biblical exposition with sensitive pastoral
care, Dr. Stephen Seamands, author of the book Wounds That Heal,
examines the profound implications of Jesus' crucifixion for our
healing and... read
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DCCA announces
Ghost Walk Tour Guides and Actors
Darke County Center for the Arts' thirteenth annual Ghost Walk on
Friday, October 28, Saturday, October 29, and Sunday, October 30 will
feature costumed tour guides who lead participants to haunted sites in
downtown Greenville as well as actors who will portray characters
involved in the ghostly tales. Tour guides include Michael Bitner,
Marilyn Delk, Tim Nealeigh, and Keith Rawlins... read
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Beggars' Night
and Halloween Parade
Brought to you by Main Street Greenville, The Early Bird, downtown
Greenville businesses, and surrounding local businesses. On Thursday,
October 27th, downtown Greenville will be transformed into a trail of
Halloween treats for elementary school aged children. The Early Bird,
Main Street Greenville and downtown businesses are pleased to... read
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Ohio Peace
Officer Training Academy to begin at Edison State
The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy at Edison State Community
College is now accepting applications for the 21-week program that will
prepare students for a career in law enforcement. Students of the
program will meet for six days each week beginning in January and, upon
successful completion, will graduate from the program... read
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Cancer Assn of Darke County… Gospel
Sing set for Nov. 6
Cancer Association of Darke County will hold their annual Gospel Sing
on November 6 at St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville at 3 pm.
Fair Haven Quartet and Everett Gates along with several others will be
sharing their message in song during that time. Admission is free with
a freewill offering. Refreshments will be served along with... read
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Naturally Fit
Series with DCP
Darke County Parks is hosting a series of fitness programs called
Naturally Fit occurring the fourth Monday of every month. Everyone
wants to lead healthier lives and spend more time outdoors. However,
workout machines aren’t always environmentally friendly, and gyms
aren’t very exciting. Besides, sometimes life just gets in the way!
Use.... read
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Helping the
Monarch Butterfly
You may have heard the plight of the Monarch Butterfly over the last
few years. With their wintering grounds in peril from logging, weather,
and human encroachment. There are ways that we can help, even in Darke
County. Starting on September 1st thru October 30st The Darke County
Soil and Water Conservation District has.... read
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Fall Hiking
Series: Sunrise Hike
The air is turning crisp, and mosquitoes are a thing of the past. It’s
time to hike! We are entering one of the best times to get out doors,
and Darke County Parks has a variety of walking programs to offer. On
October 28th at 7:30am join a naturalist at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on
St. Rt. 502 just west of Greenville for an early walk in the.... read
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Bats at October
Park P.A.L.S.
Darke County Park District invites children in kindergarten through 2nd
grade to join them on October 29th from 10am to noon to explore bats
during Park P.A.L.S! With Halloween myths and everyday legends, the bat
has a wicked reputation. Come learn why bats are actually beneficial
and what we can do to help keep them in our backyards. Explore.... read
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Private
Pesticide Applicator Workshops, From Sam Custer
OSU Extension, Darke County - Do you need to become a licensed private
applicator?? Are you applying restricted-use pesticides to your land to
produce an agricultural commodity? Are you applying restricted-use
pesticides to grain bins, ponds or around livestock on your farm? If
“yes”, then you NEED to become a licensed private applicator. Licensing
is... read
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Riders in the
Sky return to Greenville for two performances
Darke County Center for the Arts will present America's favorite
cowboys, Riders In the Sky, for two performances at Henry St. Clair
Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday,
November 13. The Saturday show is a salute to Roy Rogers, and features
film clips of Roy's greatest moments on screen as... read
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The Edison
Stagelight Players Present Arsenic & Old Lace
The Edison Stagelight Players (ESP) will present Arsenic & Old Lace
by Joseph Kesselring and directed by Emily Beisner. The performances
will be held October 28 through November 6 in the Robinson Theater at
Edison State Community College's Piqua Campus. Arsenic & Old Lace
revolves around the Brewster family, which is bursting with... read
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Inspirational
concert from the Cancer Association
The Southern-Aires have been signing southern gospel music since
1955. They have traveled to many states and several foreign
countries singing the “good news.” They were the very first
southern gospel group to hold a concert in Jerusalem, Israel in 1970.
The group personnel consists of veterans, Darrel and Wanda Webb, who
have been... read
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Chicken Dance
opens DCCA’s Family Theatre Season
Darke County Center for the Arts will open their 2016-2017 Family
Theatre Season at Versailles Performing Arts Center, 280 Marker Road,
on Sunday, November 6 with ArtsPower National Touring Theatre's
production of Chicken Dance. Based on the award winning book by Kansas
farm girl turned children's book author Tammi Sauer... read
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“Fright Night”
at Library
Join us on Friday October 21st for everyone’s favorite “Fright Night”
at the Greenville Public Library. Take the haunted tour through
the Library any time between 7:00 - 10:00 pm for $5.00 a person.
This event is in collaboration with Gateway Youth and all proceeds go
to supporting their non-profit program. See
gatewayyouthprograms... read
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Butterfly Monitoring Every Friday at DCP
Darke County Parks needs help! Butterfly habitat is declining, and
scientists need to monitor their populations very closely. Every Friday
at 2pm from now through the end of October, join a naturalist to hike a
pre-set path and record all the butterflies observed. These numbers
will then be sent on to the Ohio Lepidopterists for scientific study.
There’s no need to be an expert. A staff member... read
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Edison State Brings Comedian to Campus for
Free Show
Edison State Community College brings comedian and singer–songwriter,
Evan Wecksell to the Piqua Campus on Thursday, October 20 at 12 p.m. in
the Cafeteria. This side–splitting performance is open to the community
and is being offered free of charge. Often compared to comedic
superstars Adam Sandler and Stephen Lynch, Evan’s act is a blend of
comedy and music that celebrates the college... read
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TV Show(s) Update… Blood, Sweat
& Pig’s Ears
The DIY Network, Wed., Oct. 19th, 7-11pm - We're on the schedule for
this Wednesday, October 19th on the DIY Network from 7pm to 11pm.
The first 6 episodes are the re-airing of American Rehab
Charleston. This is the Country Victorian project (also known as
The TV House) that originally premiered on August 28, 2014. The two
brand... read
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Art of Recovery
Artists Reception & Open House
The Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services, together
with NAMI | Darke, Miami and Shelby Counties, cordially invite you to
attend the Art of Recovery Artists Reception and Open House Wednesday
October 19 from 5:30 to 7PM in the Myers-Vacarro Art Gallery at Edison
Community College in Piqua. Art of Recovery showcases... read
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Fire Starting
Basics at DCP
Join Darke County Parks to re-learn the crucial and very basic skill of
fire starting without matches. On Thursday October 20th at 6pm the
parks welcome Rob Simpson of the local Canteen Shop back to Shawnee
Prairie Preserve for this hands-on workshop. During the program, he
will introduce a variety of techniques for starting fire and... read
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Fall Hiking
Series: Full Harvest Moon Hike
The air is turning crisp, and mosquitoes are a thing of the past. It’s
time to hike! We are entering one of the best times to get out doors,
and Darke County Parks has a variety of walking programs to offer. On
October 18th at 8pm join a naturalist at Routzong Preserve on Routzong
Rd. just north of St. Rt. 571 to enjoy the full harvest... read
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Fright Night
Coming!
Again this year, the Gateway Youth Program with the help of the
Greenville Public Library is planning their annual “FRIGHT NIGHT”
haunted library fundraiser. The haunting will be on October 21 at
the Greenville Public Library at 520 Sycamore Street between 7:00 to
10:00 pm. The library is a wonderful enlightening place during the
day... read
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Prairie Days
T-Shirts Available
Before the 2016 Prairie Days becomes a distant memory, get a Prairie
Days T-shirt. The Friends of the Darke County Parks are still offering
their commemorative t-shirts for the parks’ biggest festival of the
year. The cotton blend shirt is gray with black lettering and comes in
youth sizes small, medium, and large; and adult sizes small, medium... read
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Library Film
Series Features The Birds
The Birds (1963) is perhaps the strangest film Alfred Hitchcock ever
made, or at least the most unlikely. Though the film’s tension comes
more from suspense than horror, placing the narrative in the British
director’s wheelhouse, it’s still an odd choice for Hitchcock. While
it’s not the only quasi-horror film he ever made (Psycho has to... read
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Edison State
Holds 5K to Benefit Seth Bishop
Edison State Community College’s 5K for a Cause will be held on
Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the Piqua Campus. The race is held
annually to benefit community members in need. This year’s race will
benefit Seth Bishop, of Sidney, Ohio, with his fight against cancer.
Diagnosed with testicular cancer in June of this year, Bishop’s cancer
has spread... read
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Outdoor Author
Tom Petkewitz to Speak at Garst
On Sunday, October 16 at 2:00 pm, Garst Museum will kick off its annual
Speaker Series with a talk by outdoorsman Tom Petkewitz. He will speak
about his new book, From Outdoors Past: A Journey Through Time and
Select Territory. The book is a collection of photos and stories about
fishing and hunting artifacts from the Western Ohio... read
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Beggars’ Night
and Halloween Parade returns to Downtown Greenville
GREENVILLE, Ohio- On Thursday, October 27th, downtown Greenville will
be transformed into a trail of Halloween treats for elementary school
aged children. The Early Bird/BlueBag Media, Main Street Greenville and
downtown businesses are pleased to bring this safe Halloween event to
the community! There are many ways to join in the fun, including a
costume contest and costume parade... read
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Ghost Walk
tickets on sale
Darke County Center for the Arts will continue a long-standing
Halloween-season tradition when they host their thirteenth annual Ghost
Walk in Downtown Greenville on Friday, October 28, Saturday, October
29, andSunday, October 30. Based on stories collected by Arcanum
resident Rita Arnold which tell of local ghostly encounters, walks... read
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The Great
Pumpkin Hunt at DCP
Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! Looking for an alternative to scary
Halloween events? The Great Pumpkin Hunt is fun for the whole family.
Spend the afternoon wandering through the woods at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve on a scavenger hunt filled with tons of fall goodies. Inside
the nature center each child will get a pumpkin to paint... read
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EUM… SHINE – a Halloween
Alternative
Families throughout Darke County are invited to EUM’s annual fall
festival—SHINE (Sharing His Incredible News Everywhere) on Sunday,
October 23, 2016 from 4:00—7:00 pm at the Worship Center. This year
families will be “Finding Jesus” as they journey through story stations
that share messages of hope and joy found... read
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“Meet the
Ghosts of Ohio” at Library
James Willis invites you to "Meet the Ghosts of Ohio" on Wednesday,
October 19th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Greenville Public Library’s third
floor meeting room. James is a paranormal researcher and author
of over a dozen books including Ohio’s Historic Haunts: Investigating
the Paranormal in the Buckeye State, The Big Book Of Ohio Ghost... read
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Free Darke
County Health Fair October 11
“Be Well At Every Age” - GREENVILLE, OHIO, October 6, 2016 – The 42nd
annual Darke County Health Fair is Tuesday, October 11 from 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. at the Darke County Fairground Youth Building, located at 800
Sweitzer Street in Greenville. The Darke County Health Fair is
free and open to the public. The fair will offer free health... read
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Sled Dog racing
champion opens DCCA’s Arts in Education Series
Darke County Center for the Arts will present the first performance of
their 2016-2017 Arts In Education Series during the week of October 10
when sled dog racing champion and educator Tasha Stielstra performs her
program "Pulling Together" for fourth through sixth graders in all
local public schools. In addition to providing hands-on... read
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American Red
Cross Seeking Volunteers to Fulfill Humanitarian Services
Training classes available for a variety of roles - GREENVILLE, OH
(Sept. 29, 2016) - The Northern Miami Valley Ohio Red Cross is seeking
volunteers to help the organization fulfill its humanitarian mission.
It is specifically looking for those interested in serving in one of
three particular areas, and is offering free training in those areas
during October... read
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League of Women
Voters Candidates Night
The League of Women Voters of Darke County is again sponsoring a
Candidates Forum on Monday, October 10 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
Located at the American Legion Hall, Ohio St., in Greenville , the
non-partisan forum will focus on the contested races for Darke County
Commissioner and Darke County Prosecuting Attorney... read
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Accepting Entries for the 13th Annual
Hometown Holiday Horse Parade
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Voted best parade by the readers of Ohio Magazine in
2015, Main Street Greenville is busy preparing for the 13th Annual
Hometown Holiday Horse Parade! The parade will take place the weekend
before Thanksgiving on Saturday, November 19th. The lighted horse
parade event boasts 90+ entries and brings an... read
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Main
Street Greenville… First Friday:
Live Music
Friday, October 7th -- The temperature may have dropped, but
downtown Greenville will continue to offer a full calendar of events
for all to enjoy! The fun will continue during the October First
Friday: Live Music event on Friday, October 7th from 6-9 pm. During the
evening, nine musicians will perform in different locations throughout
the district. Some will be hosted inside businesses... read
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Safety Class
Coming to EUM Church
EUM Church is hosting an outreach program called Beware / Be Aware on
Sunday, October 9 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. This event is free and open to
the public and will be held at 111 Devor Street in Greenville. Debb
Summers and Brenda Glunt will be speaking about personal safety and
self awareness. Debb has taught Refuse to be a Victim classes and is an
NRA basic pistol instructor... read
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Alien
Arrangements at DCP
Shawnee Prairie is no stranger to invasive plants, also known as
aliens. The woods, wetlands, and prairies are home to teasel,
honeysuckle, creeper, garlic mustard, and more. Parks and preserves
spend countless hours trying to control the spread of these alien
plants. On Saturday, October 8th at 10am at Shawnee Prairie Preserve,
Darke... read
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VHCC speech
therapist to present to Power Over Parkinson’s Group
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 topic for October will be Dysphagia – Swallowing
Disorders and will be presented by Versailles Health Care Center... read
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“Feed Darke
County” Food Drive Begins
The Fish Choice Pantry has begun its annual “Feed Darke County” food
drive, which kicked off at the Illumination Festival held at the Darke
County Fairgrounds on September 17. According to Fish Director Kristy
Cutarelli, donations are sorely needed to fill pantry shelves which
have thus far this year served almost 1800 households... read
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Community Blood Center… Celebrate
fall with ‘Buckeye Strong’ coffee tumbler
DAYTON, Ohio – Area sponsors will host Community Blood Center blood
drives throughout October. The “Buckeye Strong Blood Donor”
ceramic coffee tumbler is a warm gift to everyone who registers to
donate. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online
at www.DonorTime.com or call 1-800-388-GIVE. CBC is celebrating... read
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Floating for
Colors with DCP
Darke County Parks is going to try for one more float for the 2016
season. On Friday, October 7th from 11am to 5pm join naturalists at
Shawnee Prairie Preserve west of Greenville on St. Rt. 502 for an
exciting autumn paddle. After meeting at the Nature Center,
participants will carpool to Lake Loramie State Park. Once there,
everyone... read
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Fall Ice Cream
Social at Union City
Trinity Lutheran Church on Monday, October 10th - Trinity Lutheran
Church in Union City will have its annual Ice Cream Social as a Fall
Event onMonday, October 10th from 4:30 to 7:30. This event is
open to the public and we invite all of our family and friends to
attend. It is guaranteed that you enjoy a good meal, ice cream,
desserts and plenty of social time with family, friends and
neighbors. Trinity is located at 1470 St. Rt. 28. Since it
is harvest season, carry out will be available to deliver supper to the
fields if needed. Everyone is welcome at Trinity Lutheran Church
- we hope to see you there.
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