Darke County Parks’ Native Plant Sale
The Darke County Parks Native Plant sale is back! The plant sale
pick-up will be Saturday, May 19th from 10am-3pm at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve. Pre-sale orders are encouraged as only leftovers will be for
sale on pick up day. Pollinator plants are the focus of the plants
available this year. Offerings include milkweeds, aster, bergamot,
coneflower, and much... read
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Toledo Symphony returns to Greenville with Pops concert
Darke County Center for the Arts will present the Toledo Symphony
Orchestra in concert at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on
Saturday, May 19. The concert will feature guest artist Connor Bogart,
who will perform Broadway hits from Jersey Boys, Phantom of the Opera,
Les Miserables, and more. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith
Rawlins, Bogart has an... read
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The Art of Presenting & Framing Your
Photographs
The Greenville Public Library will host a photo framing workshop
Tuesday May 8th at 6:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to learn
how to enhance the presentation of your images for display and
competition. We’ll also look at options on how to protect and
preserve your images from physical and environmental damage. Presenters
will be Mike Dean from the... read
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Poultry Days Parades
Poultry Days will offer two of the largest parades in the county again
this year. The Grand Parade will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday
June 9th. Awards will be given for Junior Civic, Senior Civic,
Commercial, Theme Award, Queen’s Trophy, Mayor’s Trophy and Chairman’s
Choice. The deadline for registering for the Grand Parade is May
21st. For... read
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Darke County Parks… Volunteers Needed to Build Raised Beds
WHEN: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 @ 9:30am... WHERE: Bish
Discovery Center, 404 N. Ohio Street... WHY: To build raised
garden beds out of cinder blocks for the new community garden. We need
to build several more raised beds for the new community garden at the
Bish Discovery Center and WE NEED YOU! Please consider spending an... read
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Edison State Community
College… Poem In Your Pocket Day
to Feature “Poetry That Startles”
-- Edison State Community College is pleased to invite community
members to Poem In Your Pocket Day at 12 p.m. on Thursday, April 26,
2018, in East Hall, Room 456 at the Piqua Campus. Area poets are
invited to bring a poem to read to the audience at this annual event,
and the featured poet will be Myrna Stone. Stone is the author of five
full-length books of poetry, including, most recently... read
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The Mega Wild 5K – Invest in the next
generation
Summer Camp, that special time in a young person’s life when they can
swim, hike, make crafts, eat s’mores, canoe, and forge lasting
friendships. It’s a time of fun and growth that challenges our young
people to become outstanding leaders in our community. We want every
kid to experience summer camp! Unfortunately, the cost of sending kids
to camp has risen over the years... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament
for Teens
The Greenville Public Library Teen Department will be hosting a
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament on Saturday May 5th beginning at 1:00 p.m. The
format for the tournament will be as follows: Each participant will
compete against every other entrant at least once, depending on the
number of entries. The participant winning the highest number of
matches will be declared... read
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Applications Now Accepted for Teen
Ambassador Board
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that
his office is now accepting applications for its Teen Ambassador Board.
Ohio high school students who will be juniors or seniors during the
2018-2019 school year are eligible to apply. The deadline is May 31,
2018. “This is an opportunity for students to learn more about
government, meet new people... read
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Edison State Students on Teens and Drugs at
Library
For a number of years, the Edison State Fundamentals of Communication
students have been educating young people on bullying, drug abuse, and
literacy. They have visited nearly every school district in Darke
County in order to talk about the consequences of risky or abusive
behavior. A team of Edison State Darke County students will be
talking... read
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Sylvia Miller: The National
Road: A Ride Through Time
Sylvia Miller will be presenting “The National Road: A Ride
Through Time” at the May 6th meeting of the Darke County Genealogical
Society at 2:00 p.m. at the Garst Museum in Greenville. Sylvia
Miller is a retired educator, holding a Master’s Degree in English
Literature. An accomplished writer and song writer, she has recently
written and produced a historical, audio... read
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Darke SWCD Scholarship Available
GREENVILLE – The board of supervisors for the Darke Soil and Water
Conservation District (SWCD) is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship for
a graduating senior pursuing a degree in an agricultural or natural
resources related field. Applications may be obtained at your
high school guidance office or at the Darke SWCD office, located at
1117 South Towne... read
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Visitors Bureau seeking 2018 Tourism
Citizen of the Year nominations
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... read
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Annie Oakley Festival… Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association at
Festival
July 27-28-29, 2018 - The Annie Oakley Festival Committee is proud to
announce that The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA) will be
coming to the 2018 Annie Oakley Festival. This is the Fastest
Growing Equestrian Sport in the Nation. Mounted contestants compete in
this fast action timed event using two .45 caliber single action
revolvers each loaded... read
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DCCA Coffeehouse Series presents Jill Jack
Singer/songwriter Jill Jack has won numerous awards in her hometown of
Detroit, and has launched successful tours of England as well as across
America. Darke County Center for the Arts will present the charismatic
artist as part of their intimate Coffeehouse Series on Thursday, May 3
at Arcanum Historical Society’s Wayne Trail House in downtown Arcanum.
The show begins at 7 p.m... read
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Annie Oakley Committee
… Looking for the next Miss
Annie Oakley!!
The Annie Oakley Festival Committee is preparing for the 2018 Annie
Oakley Festival, and our new 2018 Miss Annie Oakley!! We are looking
for Darke County Women, ages 14-19, who would like to become the 2018
Miss Annie Oakley. For more information, please go to our
website: www.annieoakleyfestival.org. There will be a
Shooting Contest and a... read
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ODA launches 2018 “Ag is Cool!” contest
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (April 12, 2018) –The Ohio Department of Agriculture
has opened 2018’s “Agriculture is Cool!” Creative Expression Contest.
Children enrolled in school or home schooled in Ohio during the
2017-2018 academic year have until June 5, 2018 to show their personal
interpretation of why Ohio agriculture is cool for their chance to win
prizes including... read
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Canner Gauge Testing Time,
Diane Barga
Planning to do some canning this year to take advantage of your garden
produce? That means it's time to get your home canning equipment
in working order. OSU Extension, Darke County, will check dial
type pressure canner gauges beginning on May 1, 2018, and continue
through September 30, 2018. There is no charge to have your gauge
tested. You will need... read
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Little Black Dress–Girls’ Night Out
The Edison Foundation at Edison State Community College will hold their
second annual Little Black Dress–Girls’ Night Out, A Celebration of
Women’s Education. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 18 from
6:30-8:45 p.m. in the Robinson Theater of the Piqua Campus. Now in its
second year, the event returns following a successful inaugural
event... read
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Darke County Parks … Trail Closure set at Prairie Ridge Meadow
There will be a trail closure at Prairie Ridge Meadow, part of the
Darke County Park District located between North Broadway and Wilson
Drive. The closure will begin near the trestle bridge and
continue Northeast towards Wilson Drive. This trail will remain
closed until likely late autumn. The site will be part of the
construction for Phase VI of the Tecumseh... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Genealogy Workshop at
Library
The Greenville Public Library genealogy specialist Carolyn Fisher will
host “Genealogy 101” on Tuesday April 24th at 2:00 p.m. to share her
journey of helping others delve into their past and the resources that
she uses to achieve success along the way. “Exploring your ancestry has
become a popular pastime as individuals strive to discover their
lineage... read
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WWII Airborne Soldier Jim Martin at
Memorial Hall
The Greenville Public Library is proud to host Jim "Pee Wee" Martin to
share his experiences in an effort to promote and preserve the legacy
and lessons of the Second World War. This free event will be held
at the Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall on Saturday April 21st from 1:00
to 2:00 p.m. All ages welcome! Jim was a member of the 506th
Parachute Infantry... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Library's April Lunch
& Learn
The Greenville Public Library’s Lunch & Learn for April features
everyone’s favorite wellness expert Jordan Francis from Wayne
Healthcare. Jordan’s presentation is from his Healthy Living Series
entitled “Change That Will Last.” Jordan comments, “The program can
help you reach and maintain a healthier lifestyle by making changes in
eating, physical activity, and behavior. These lifestyle changes
can lower... read
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Darke County Parks… Spring Stargaze
Darke County Parks welcomes back the Stillwater Stargazers on Friday,
April 13th at 8:30pm to explore the night skies above. The Stargazers
will lend their expertise for an evening with the stars! The Moon
will be in a slim crescent phase and will set early which is beneficial
for observing the night sky. In addition, we'll keep an eye out
for the ISS (International Space... read
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Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum Opens for
2018 Season
See Educational Video on Museum Facebook page - The Bradford Ohio
Railroad Museum opens for the 2018 season April 7 from 10 am- 2 pm. The
exhibits have all been upgraded to interactive and educational to
interpret the artifact collection. The railroad story is told through
photographs, video and artifact cases. Admission fees apply to
nonmember... read
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Summer Camp at Camp Canopy
The 2018 Camp Canopy, previously Ohio Forestry and Wildlife
Conservation Camp, is scheduled for June 10th – 15th, 2018 at the FFA
Camp Muskingum near Carrollton, Ohio. This co-ed residential camp is
open to students entering their freshman year through senior graduation
in 2018. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about
Ohio’s forest... read
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The Journey Home Hosts Victory For Veterans
5K
The Journey Home organizes a run/walk to help end Veteran homelessness
-- Greenville, OH (April 2, 2018) – The Journey Home, a transitional
home for homeless Veterans, is organizing the Victory For Veterans 5K
in order to celebrate our Veterans and raise awareness for their
struggles. This event will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at
Trinity Wesleyan Church in Greenville, Ohio... read
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AO Committee seeks sponsors for festival
The Annie Oakley Festival Committee is celebrating 55 years of being a
festival in Greenville Ohio. We are so excited that our festival
continues to be a time-honored, family oriented, fun-packed festival
that everyone can come out and enjoy. We continue to offer our
festival as a “Free event” for everyone who attends. As of the
2018 festival, we have moved to the south end of the Darke County... read
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Free Mental Health First Aid classes
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and to increase awareness of
mental health in Darke, Miami and Shelby Counties, the Tri-County Board
of Recovery and Mental Health Services is offering Mental Health First
Aid classes to the public at no cost. Mental Health First Aid Teaches:
Risk factors and warning signs of mental health concerns. Information
on... read
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Cure cabin fever with April’s First Friday
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Is your family suffering from cabin fever? If so, get
out of the house and spend some quality family time together during
Main Street Greenville’s First Friday event on Friday, April 6th from
6-9 pm! During the event, there will be a small petting zoo on the
courthouse lawn by Valley Exotic Zoo. The petting zoo will feature
alpacas... read
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AO Festival seeks vendors and concessioners
The Annie Oakley Festival Committee is still accepting applications for
Vendors and Concessioners for the 2018 festival, which will take place
July 27, 28 & 29, 2018 at the south end of the Darke County
Fairgrounds. We will be having a lot of activity on the grounds
this year and we would like to have as many vendors and concessioners
as we can... read
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VHCC to Host Bingo Night
Versailles Health Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation
center, is hosting a FREE Bingo Night on Tuesday April 10, 2018 from
7-8 pm. Bingo winners will receive nonperishable food items and
small household items! Don’t forget about our mini educational series
“Smart Health” which will start at 6:30 pm right before bingo. This is
a free event and open to... read
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Edison State to Host RN to BSN Information
Fair
Edison State Community College is hosting a Registered Nurse (RN) to
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Information Fair on Friday, April
13, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Emerson Center at the Piqua
Campus. Current nursing students and practicing nurses are invited to
learn about the opportunities available to them in pursuing a
baccalaureate degree... read
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Community Blood Centers… April Blood Drives: Be the “Good” in the
World
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Community Blood Center is asking donors to “Be The
Good” during the Easter holiday season by supporting the upcoming
community blood drives. The inspirational “Believe There is Good in The
World - Be The Good” stoneware coffee mug is a gift to everyone who
registers to donate. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment
online at... read
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Edison State to host summer and fall
enrollment event
Edison State Community College will host an enrollment event for new
and returning students on Saturday, April 7. The event will be held
between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Piqua and Darke County
campuses and is designed to expedite the application and enrollment
processes for summer classes that begin June 4 and fall classes... read
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Upcoming Little Black Dress Event to
Support Women Scholarships
The Edison Foundation at Edison State Community College will hold their
second annual Little Black Dress–Girls’ Night Out, A Celebration of
Women’s Education. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 18 from
6:30-8:45 p.m. in the Robinson Theater of the Piqua Campus. “I would
encourage all women to mark their calendars for April 18th,” said... read
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5th Annual Scentral Park 5K
GREENVILLE - The 5th annual Scentral Park 5K for the Dog Park will be
held Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Darke County Fairgrounds
beginning at 9 a.m. This race is part of the Darke County
Wellness Challenge and encourages participants to run or walk with
their dogs. The dogs must be on a leash, in a stroller/wagon or be
carried. The entire event... read
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Interested in Becoming a State Wildlife
Officer?
COLUMBUS, OH – Applications are being accepted now through Monday,
April 2, for the next wildlife officer cadet training school, according
to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The ODNR Division
of Wildlife is seeking to fill 11 state wildlife officer positions
throughout Ohio. Wildlife officers have statewide jurisdiction to
enforce wildlife regulations... read
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OSU Extension… Super Powers for a Super You!
Are you interested in focusing on your Super Powers for a healthier you
this Spring? Could you use some encouragement and guidance but don’t
have time to attend classes? Give our Super Powers for a Super You!
wellness challenge a try. The “Super Powers for a Super You!
Challenge” is an on-line challenge designed to help participants
improve their health... read
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Pitman to speak to PERI members
Thomas A. Pitman, Department Head of the Darke County Veterans Services
Office, will be the guest speaker at the Public Employee Retirees
Luncheon Meeting on Monday, April 2, 11:30 a.m. at the VFW on
Ohio Street, Greenville. PERI is urging members, OPERS eligible
nonmembers, and any interested veterans and their spouses to attend... read
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Edison State President to Provide State of
the College Address
Edison State Community College President Dr. Doreen Larson will hold a
State of the College address on Wednesday, April 4 in the Robinson
Theater on the Piqua Campus. The event is held annually to inform
community members and regional leaders about recent endeavors and
future plans of the college. In her address, Dr. Larson will provide an
overview of highlights and accomplishments of the college... read
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Greenville Parks Friends to hold pancake
fundraiser
The Friends of the Greenville City Parks and the Greenville Masonic
Lodge #143 are partnering together to host a pancake breakfast
fundraiser on Saturday, April 14 from 7:30am to 10:30am. The all you
can eat pancake and sausage breakfast will be held at the Masonic
Lodge, located at 202 Memorial Drive in Greenville. Tickets are $6 for
adults and $3 for children 12 and under. They can be purchased... read
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Color Theory Workshop at the Anna Bier
Gallery
Please join the Greenville Art Guild in the Anna Bier Civic Room,
Saturday March 24th from 10-12pm for a complimentary presentation on
Color Theory by Louise Captein, Associate Professor of Painting and
Drawing in the Department of Art at Otterbein University. Louise is a
native of The Netherlands. She earned her degree in painting and
drawing from the Gerrit Rietveld... read
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Ketrow Foundation supports DCCA Family
Theatre Series
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes the Ketrow Foundation and
for their support of DCCA’s Family Theatre Series. “DCCA is pleased to
receive continual generous support from community organizations such as
the Ketrow Foundation. With their assistance we are able to fulfill our
mission of cultural enrichment for the community,” stated Andrea
Jordan, DCCA... read
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Library Program on Monarchs
One of the most widely recognized butterflies in the United States is
also the one in the most danger of becoming extinct. Habitat
loss, illegal logging, row crop agriculture and over use of pesticides
are just a few factors that have led to the staggering population
decrease. What can we do to reverse the damage? Join Darke County
Parks Naturalist Mandy... read
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Good Friday Community Services
“The Way of the Cross” - March 30, 2018 - 12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM - The
Greater Greenville Ministerial Association is sponsoring Good Friday
services on March 30, 2018, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. We will follow
Christ as he made his way to the Cross down the Via Dolorosa beginning
with the first station where he was condemned to die. Join us as we... read
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Memorial Hall Concerts from GHS Orchestra,
Jazz Scene
GHS Orchestra to Present End of Winter Concert - The Greenville Senior
High School Orchestra will present a concert to the public on Tuesday,
March 20th at 7pm. The concert will be held at Memorial
Hall. The orchestra will present a wide variety of music at the
concert including Theme from Jurassic Park by John Williams. They
will also perform... read
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Jennings Center Track & Field Ribbon
Cutting
The Greenville City Schools jointly with the Friends of Harmon Field,
would like to announce the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of The Jennings
Center Track & Field Complex. The event will take place
Thursday, March 29th @ 4:45PM prior to the High School Track
Meet. All donors to the Friends of Harmon Field Project,
businesses, individuals or families... read
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Empowering to hold first volunteer meeting
GREENVILLE – Empowering Darke County Youth will be holding a volunteer
organizational meeting at Tribute Funeral Homes Greenville, 1000 N.
Broadway, Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m. “Our kids are the future of our
community,” said Melissa Eve, Assistant Program Coordinator. “If you
agree, then come help us. We have a job for you!” She added... read
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Super Smash Bros. Tournament at Library
Teens are invited to join us at the Greenville Public Library on
Saturday March 24th at 1 p.m. for some Super Smash fun! Team up with
your favorite Super Smash character and try to win it all! The
tournament will feature a bracket-style format, so if you want to play
you need to sign up! All you need to do is YA Specialist Amanda Olson
to get your... read
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First Presbyterian Holy Week Services
Palm Sunday Service, March 25. Worship - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Hour
– 11:15 a.m. Maundy Thursday, March 29. 7:00 p.m. Tenebrae Service -
Holy Communion. Easter Sunday Service, April 1, 2018. Sunrise Service –
8:30 a.m. Breakfast Sponsored by Youth Group – 9:00 a.m. Easter
Celebration Worship – 10:00 a.m.. Special Music. Nursery... read
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Ohio author to speak on his Ohio Legend
“Ripley-style” books
'Ohio Legends Books 1 & 2', written by Jeff Wilson, are a
collection of single page graphics based stories patterned after
'Ripley's Believe It or Not' that feature only Ohio-centric subjects.
The idea is to introduce reluctant readers, kids and young adults to
Ohio's amazing history and people. Each page features a different story
and illustration about... read
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Survival Skills at Library
Aaron Olson, local outdoor enthusiast, will be going over the essential
knowledge you need to survive should you find yourself stranded.
In his program “I Want to Survive: 72 Hour Prep” he’ll explain
the basics of shelter and navigation in addition to the items every
person should keep on hand when hiking or exploring. Many of the
skills... read
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The Edison Stagelight Players Present Robin
Hood
The Edison Stagelight Players (ESP) will present Robin Hood by Scott
Crain and directed by Emily Beisner. The performances will be held
April 6 through April 15 in the Robinson Theater at Edison State
Community College’s Piqua Campus. This play tells the iconic story of
Robin Hood and his Merry Men. As legend states, Robin Hood was a... read
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Darke County Parks Offers Worm Farming Class
On Tuesday, March 13th at 6:30pm Darke County Parks will be hosting a
worm farming class at the new Bish Discovery Center (404 N. Ohio St,
Greenville). 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... read
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DCCA Family Theatre Series Season closes
Final presentation, “Guess How Much I Love You” - Darke County Center
for the Arts will present Mermaid Theatre’s Guess How Much I Love You
on Sunday, April 8 at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville. The
final production of DCCA’s 2017-2018 Family Theatre Series season, this
adaption of Sam McBratney’s award-winning book will be... read
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Downtown Development Session Offers
Perspective From An Expert
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Main Street Greenville and Sue Bowman, HER
Realtors have teamed up to present an informational session about the
development and rehabilitation of downtown properties. The
evening session, to be held on Monday, March 26th, will feature the
insights of Jason Duff, an experienced developer of historic commercial
buildings. Jason Duff is Founder... read
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Greenville Art Guild hosting “Painting
Rocks” Workshop
On March 17th at 10am at the Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center try
your artistic skills on a new medium. The Greenville Art Guild is
offering a free “Painting Rocks” mini workshop in the Nature Center
classroom for adults 18 years and older. No experience is needed, and
all materials will be supplied by the Greenville Art Guild. Lunch is on
your own. Please... read
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Garst Museum… Free Lecture on St. Clair’s defeat on the
Wabash
Mr. Rex Spencer, ABD, will be speaking at Garst Museum on Sunday, March
18, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. The program will be about “St. Clair’s
Expedition to the Upper Wabash and Ultimate Defeat.” St. Clair’s
Defeat was a battle fought on November 4, 1791 in the Northwest
Territory of the United States. The U.S. Army faced the Western
Confederacy of American Indians. Led... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Quilt Club at Library
Everyone is invited to the Towne Squares Quilt Club demos and displays
on March 17th from 9:00 to 4:00 at Greenville Public Library.
Librarian Rachel Brock: “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
you might... read
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Edison State English Department Seeking
Work to Publish
Are you a writer interested in getting published? The Edison State
Community College English Department is publishing a new edition of
"Excursions: A Literary and Photography Journal" to include short works
of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and photography. Members of the
Edison State community as well as those from surrounding... read
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Lunch & Learn at Library
This month the Greenville Public Library's Wellness Program introduces
Melissa Laux, Licensed Massage Therapist and Craniosacral Therapist,
who will present "Resilience: A Holistic Approach to Recovering
Health." Melissa is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage
Professionals and practices at The Sycamore Alternative Therapy Clinic
on Fair Street. Melissa... read
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“Peacefully Parenting” classes planned
OSU Extension, Darke County, has scheduled parenting series,
“Peacefully Parenting”. The classes will be held April 9, 17 and
24, 2018, 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
“Peacefully Parenting” classes are for parents who wish to develop
better parenting... read
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Get your classroom involved in March Book
Madness!
3/5/2018 -March Book Madness is an online bracket-style tournament that
matches books in one-on-one “games.” Created by Central Ohio educators
Tony Keefer (@TonyKeefer) and Scott Jones (@EScott818), the tournament
allows students, classrooms and libraries across the state, nation and
world to participate. Click here to see a map of worldwide... read
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Darke County Endowment for the Arts Grant
Application Deadline
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 the... read
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National School Breakfast Week Encourages
Students to “Heart” Breakfast
Well-nourished students have well-nourished minds. Starting the school
day with a nutritious breakfast is a healthy way to help students focus
and concentrate on schoolwork. To encourage more families to take
advantage of the healthy choices available to them, the Ohio Department
of Education is promoting National School Breakfast Week. “National
School Breakfast... read
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Fort GreeneVille DAR Honors Vietnam War
Veterans Day at Library
Fort GreeneVIlle Chapter DAR, a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War
Commemoration Commemorative Partner, would like to invite everyone to
visit the National Vietnam War Veterans Day display at the Greenville
Public Library during the month of March. On the second floor, the
display will feature personal military items of the late Doug Black... read
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7th Annual Miami Valley Leave No Child
Inside Summit
The Leave No Child Inside Movement has brought to national attention
the critical role that nature plays in healthy childhood development.
Reconnecting children with nature is not an environmental issue – it is
a childhood development issue. It touches organizations involved in
health, education, community services, regional planning, parks,
recreation and... read
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DCCA wants to know your ghostly tales
Darke County Center for the Arts is hoping to add some new stories to
their annual Halloween-season Ghost Walk this year. The event began
with stories based on tales collected by Arcanum-area resident Rita
Arnold, and has through the years added new ghostly encounters that
were shared with the group by citizens who had experienced them or... read
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Downtown Greenville Farmers’ Market Vendor
Open House
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Calling all crafters, artisans, gardeners,
farmers and bakers! Have you considered selling your items at the
Downtown Greenville Farmers’ Market? The market is presented by Main
Street Greenville and they are looking for vendors! Celebrating its
20th year, the market will be open every Saturday morning, June 2nd
through... 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 activity
events. Each event will feature guest speakers who will focus on
various topics that have impacted women’s history. March 1–March 31:
Throughout the month of March, the Diversity Committee will be
collecting... read
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Scholarships
Offered
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County will be offering
four $500 scholarships for students attending college in the 2018/2019
academic year. Two scholarships will go to Darke County graduates, and
two will go to Shelby County graduates. Those who wish to be considered
for the scholarship should be students who have maintained at least... 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 3rd
beginning at 8:00am 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 maple syrup! Breakfast will
be Saturday, March 3rd, from 8:00am-12:00pm, and carry out... read
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Edison Foundation Launches Scholarship
Campaign
The Edison Foundation at Edison State Community College will launch the
2nd annual Illuminate the Future Community Campaign to support student
scholarship opportunities beginning March 5, 2018. It is through
campaigns such as this that many Edison State students are afforded the
opportunity to further their education and, ultimately, secure a
rewarding career without... read
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EMT scholarship opportunities available to
area locals
Spirit Medical Transport, LLC, has announced another round of
scholarship opportunities to those interested in becoming an emergency
medical technician. Starting today through March 7, 2018, at 5 p.m.,
Spirit will again accept scholarship applications from individuals who
have an interest in becoming an EMT and working full-time for Spirit
once they’ve... read
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Sponsors Bring Beach Boys Tribute Band to
Gathering at Garst
Garst Museum is excited to announce that the Sounds of Summer: A Beach
Boys Tribute will be headlining the Saturday evening concert at the
Gathering at Garst on July 28. This FREE concert is made possible by a
generous sponsorship from Mr. Kent Zechar and Mr. Phillip Pierri of
Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Stephen Stentzel, DDS, Matt and Angie
Arnold... read
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Celebrate with DCCA at “Irish Wave”
Fundraiser
Darke County Center for the Arts will host “Irish Wave” at Montage Cafe
in downtown Greenville on Friday, March 16; 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 including Arts In Education and... read
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Edison State Community
College… Community Input Sought
Edison State Community College is currently engaging in a Strategic
Planning Process aimed at moving the college forward and providing
stronger educational service while also better responding to the needs
of communities throughout the region regarding education, workforce
development, and local partnerships. Community members are valued by
Edison... read
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March Blood Drives in Darke County and
surrounding areas
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day at one of the
following community blood drives. Everyone who registers to donate will
receive the Community Blood Center “Blood Donors are Lucky Charms”
t-shirt. Schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call
1-800-388-GIVE. The St. Patrick’s Day “Blood Donors are Lucky Charms”
t-shirt... read
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Sponsors still needed for Bowl for Kids’
Sake
Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke
County’s largest fundraiser of the year, kicks off Friday, March 2, at
Belmar Lanes in Sidney starting at 4:30pm, and at Treaty Lanes in
Greenville starting at 5:30pm. This two-day bowl-a-thon will
continue on Saturday, March 3 at both locations with Belmar bowling
times starting at 1pm and... read
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Greenville City
Schools… Kindergarten
Registration
Greenville City Schools will be holding kindergarten registration at
the Elementary building located at 1111 N Ohio St. on the following
dates: Tuesday, April 3rd: 4:00-7:00 P.M.; Wednesday, April 4th:
4:00-6:00 P.M.; Thursday, April 5th: 4:00-6:00 P.M. Registration may
also be completed at Memorial Hall Monday- Friday from 8:30 A.M. – 3:30
P.M. Children... read
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DCCA
brings unique artist to local high schools
Darke County Center for the Arts will present musician/singer/actor
Chase Padgett to high school students in all local public schools from
February 20 through 23; this is the final presentation of DCCA’s
2017-2018 Arts In Education series. Padgett will perform a portion of
his show “6 Guitars” in which he channels six different guitar players,
each with a distinct voice... read
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We Are the Majority… 2nd Annual Majority Awareness Walk
The students of We are the Majority through Recovery and Wellness
Centers of Midwest Ohio are planning the 2nd Annual Majority Awareness
Walk! The date of the event will be Monday, April 2nd at 10:00,
which is spring break for most schools. Please help spread the
word and feel free to join the walk with our students that day! I
have attached details! We had over 200 individuals attend... read
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Edison State Community
College… 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 Monday, March 5, 2018, 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, accelerating... read
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Local Young Author at Library
The Greenville Public Library welcomes young adult author Julie Kramer
for an “Author Share & Sign” program on Tuesday February 27 at 6:00
p.m. Julie, a senior at Ansonia High School, will discuss her
experiences writing and publishing her first novel The Science of
Dragons. She will also share excerpts from her book and have
copies to autograph... read
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Carrying on the Longtown Heritage
Garst Museum’s Speakers Series returns on Sunday, February 25 at 2:00
P.M. The guest speaker will be Darke County native Connor Keiser.
Connor is the great-great-great-great-great grandson of James Clemens,
a freed slave from Rockingham County, Virginia. Clemens, along with his
wife Sophia Sellers and their five children, settled in the Longtown
area of Darke... read
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Tickets available now for Soup ‘n Bowl at
Bear’s Mill
Bear’s Mill will be holding its popular Soup ‘N Bowl event on Saturday,
March 17, 2018. The Clark Gallery will be converted into a
restaurant with tables that seat four, with servers offering two
choices of soup, bread and dessert. Each diner can choose a
handmade pottery bowl to take home. The warm atmosphere will be
graced with violin accompaniment by... read
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Preparations begin for Maple Sugarin’ at
the Prairie
The maple sap has started to run, and many Darke County Parks’
volunteers and staff 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 new... read
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Darke County Parks… Project FeederWatch at DCP
Calling all birders! Join Darke County Park District, and participate
in Project FeederWatch, every Tuesday from 9:30-11:30am and Wednesday
from 3-5pm. This is a unique citizen science program organized by
Cornell University which studies winter bird populations. Observations
from here in Darke County may be used in scientific journals and
shared... read
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Anna Bier Gallery presents first Elementary
Art Exhibit
The Anna Bier Gallery will present its first Darke County K-6
Elementary Art Exhibit on Sunday February 18, with Open House from
12pm-2pm. Art teachers from Darke County public schools, DeColores
Montessori, St. Mary’s School and the local Home School Community were
invited to creatively challenge their students with varying art
projects over the past few months. Each teacher... read
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Black History Month Event to Focus on The
Arts
The Diversity Committee at Edison State Community College is
celebrating Black History Month with a special evening that focuses on
the arts. Free and open to the community, the event will be held on
Tuesday, February 27 from 6-8 p.m. in the Robinson Theater of the Piqua
campus. "We wanted this year's event to focus on how history has played
a role in shaping today's art, dance, music... read
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Historic Tax Credit Coffee Session Comes to
Greenville
Columbus, OH – Heritage Ohio announced the latest in their Historic Tax
Credit Coffee series set for February 23rd. Heritage Ohio created the
series to introduce individuals and communities to the concept of
rehabilitating older commercial buildings, using the federal 20% and
Ohio 25% historic tax credits and introducing the people who run the
program on... read
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Library's Lunch & Learn
This month the Greenville Public Library introduces Karen Droesch,
Wayne Heathcare nutritionist, as our speaker at Lunch & Learn on
Wednesday February 21 at 12:30 p.m. Her talk will be “What you
put into your body can reduce your risk of chronic disease.” Karen says
“Poor diet can be a contributing factor toward the leading causes of
chronic disease; including... read
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British Isles Beers at Library
When it comes to beers from the British Isles, classic styles from
Great Britain like Pale Ale, IPA, Porter, and Bitter are what most
often come to mind. Beer styles from Ireland and Scotland often get
overlooked, but these verdant lands steeped in history have plenty to
offer the discerning beer drinker. While often harder to track down,
Irish & Scottish... read
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Program aims to strengthen families in
Darke & surrounding counties
“The Incredible Years” program is being funded by the Ohio Children’s
Trust Fund - Greenville, Ohio (January 19, 2018) – Parents and
caregivers of preschool and school-age children in Darke, Miami and
Preble Counties now have access to a dynamic program offered by
Recovery and Wellness Centers of Midwest Ohio. “The Incredible Years”
program... 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 2nd from 6-9 pm allows you
to eat and sip your way through the urban-spirited district. It’s the
perfect opportunity... read
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Author’s Night
Join us for February’s Friends of the Library’s Author’s Night on
Friday the 16th at Montage Cafe in downtown Greenville. Doors
open at 6:00 and the program starts at 7:00. Come early for a
nice supper and the groovy music of Bill Westfall and J.R. Price.
Poet Paul Tyx will delight us with readings from his recently published
book ...and I Laughed... read
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Presbyterian Work as Worship Retreat
God has a purpose for us on this earth. That calling is to be on
mission for God where He has placed us. And since many people spend the
majority of their waking hours on the job, we have to stop
compartmentalizing life into “spiritual activities” and “work
activities.” How are we living examples of the gospel while we work?
You’re invited to the 2018 Work as Worship... 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 works to feed 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 are
forced to make difficult decisions daily to provide for their... read
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Women
of the Civil War at Library
The Greenville Public Library is proud to host Lost History: Women of
the Civil War presented by Hannah Weist and Betsy Naseman. Join
us Thursday February 8th at 6:30 p.m. for a program the whole family
will enjoy. Light refreshments will be served. Hannah and Betsy
explain “Politics and war. Bloodshed and bravery. Most
history books show the... read
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DCCA
announces Win a Trip to Ireland in 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 each. Tickets sales begin... read
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Start Talking! Start
Recording! Contest invites
students to share their talents
1/29/2018 - Prevention Action Alliance, joining with the Ohio Start
Talking! initiative and through a grant from Verizon, invites all Ohio
middle school and high school students to encourage their peers to stay
drug free by participating in the Start Talking! Start Recording:
Ohio’s Youth Got Talentcompetition. The top three talent show finalists
will get to perform on stage... read
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Statewide
contest celebrates National School Breakfast Week
1/29/2018 - At the Ohio Department of Education, we believe — and
evidence shows — that feeding students healthy, nutritious foods is key
to their learning. This year’s theme for National School Breakfast Week
is I Heart School Breakfast. As part of the week-long celebration March
5-9, the Office for Child Nutrition is sponsoring My Favorite... read
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Community Blood Centers… February Blood Drives for the Darke County
area
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Darke County area blood drive sponsors are
partnering with Community Blood Center to host community blood drives
throughout Darke County. Everyone who registers to donate will
receive the “Blood Donor” knit beanie as a warm thank-you gift.
Schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call
1-800-388-GIVE. The cozy knit beanie is dark charcoal... read
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DCCA brings unique show to Bistro Off
Broadway
Darke County Center for the Arts will present a unique blend of music,
theatre, and comedy at The Bistro Off Broadway on Thursday, February 22
as part of their 2017-2018 Coffeehouse Series. The show entitled “6
Guitars” stars musician, singer, actor Chase Padgett who channels six
different guitar players during his performance, each with a distinct
voice and... read
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National Missing Children's Day Poster
Contest Entries Accepted
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is encouraging Ohio
fifth graders and their teachers to participate in the 2018 National
Missing Children's Day Poster Contest. The Ohio Attorney General's
Missing Person Unit is accepting entries for the contest. The contest,
whose theme is "Bring Our Missing Children Home," is sponsored... read
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Darke County Parks… Let’s “Go to the Great Barrier Reef”!
Join Darke County Parks for an amazing "virtual trip" to Australia! On
February 1st at 7pm, we'll travel digitally to see and chat with a team
from the Reef HQ Aquarium as they introduce us to the land "down under"
and their open-air coral reed exhibit! You don’t want to miss
awesome free family fun event! Wherever you are in the world,
experience... read
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“Defending Yourself” is Theme of Greenville
BPW Club Meeting
Greenville, OH. The Greenville Business & Professional
Women’s Club (BPW) Publicity committee with members Peggy Foutz
(chair), Susan Fowble, Melissa Barhorst, Diana Frazier, and Annette
Sanders will host their monthly dinner meeting, Thursday, February 8th
at the Brethren Retirement Community’s Brick Room @ 6:30 pm. The
program will feature... read
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Full Blue Moon Hike
Join Darke County Parks for a hike under the light of the second full
moon of January! We’ll meet at Worth Family Nature Preserve on
January 31st at 6pm for a walk in the woods. While commonly referred to
as a "blue moon", it depends on the definition you wish to use. The
original definition referred to the unusual 3rd full moon in a given
season (so no blue... read
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Enjoy an evening out in the Emerald City
GREENVILLE, Ohio - Join us for a winter’s night out in the city of
green! Put on your ruby slippers and be transported to the Land of Oz,
where we’ll celebrate the fact that there is no place like home. This
event is open to the public and will be held Saturday, Feb. 17 from 6
pm - midnight at Romer’s Catering and Entertainment Facility, 118 E.
Main... read
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DCCA presents Charlotte’s Web
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Theatreworks USA’s
production of the E.B. White classic Charlotte’s Web on Sunday,
February 18 at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville. The second
presentation of DCCA’s 2017-2018 Family Theatre Series, the musical
play is recommended for audiences age 5 and up. “This timeless story
about... 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 sugaring... read
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OSU Extension, Darke
County… Programming to Advance
Your Operation in 2018
OSU Extension, Darke County will be hosting workshops during the next
two months that will help growers advance their farming
operations. The meetings will range from tax updates to an
Outlook on Agriculture for 2018. Programs to be held are: January
29 – Farmer/Landowner Income Tax Issues Webinar; February 13 - On Farm
Research Review and Planning... read
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Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Coming Up
Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2018 is scheduled for March 2 & 3 at Bel-Mar
Lanes in Sidney and Treaty Lanes in Greenville. This year’s theme
is “Volunteering: The American Spirit”. To help celebrate the
patriotic theme come dressed in your favorite red, white, and blue USA
attire. Bowl for Kids’ Sake serves as the largest annual
fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters... read
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Seed Swap at Library
The Growing Harvest Seed Library is hosting its annual “Seeds 4 All:
Seed Swap” on Thursday February 1st in the upstairs meeting room at the
Greenville Public Library. This year special guest speaker
Sam Custer, Extension Educator of the Agriculture & Natural
Resources department at the OSU Extension Office of Darke County, will
be presenting... read
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Edison Stagelight Players hold open
auditions for spring production
The Edison Stagelight Players are holding open auditions for Scott
Crain’s Robin Hood, on Monday, January 29 and Tuesday, January 30 at
7:00 p.m. in room 107 on the Piqua campus. Under Prince John’s rule, a
young hero is forced to give up his land after defeating the Sheriff of
Nottingham in an archery tournament. Robin Hood then joins forces... read
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The ULTIMATE Show Memento; DCCA to Auction Signed Poster Jan. 20
As an extra added attraction for fans attending the January 20th show
at St. Clair Memorial Hall, a show poster autographed by the reigning
queen of bluegrass and her band will be awarded to the highest bidder.
A silent auction will be held, with bids taken prior to the show and
continuing through intermission. The highest bidder will be announced
and awarded the framed and signed... read
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PERI retirees learn about CAP services
Cap, which stands for Community Action Partnership, is a major asset to
Darke County and the surrounding area. Although its mission is to
work in partnership with local communities to eliminate the causes and
conditions of poverty as well as to promote individual independence and
self-sufficiency, it does much more. Whether a person is... read
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Main Street Greenville…
There’s No
Place Like Home
Join us for a winter’s night out in the city of green! Put on your ruby
slippers and be transported to the Land of Oz, where we’ll celebrate
the fact that there is no place like home. This event is open to the
public and will be held Saturday, Feb. 17 from 6 pm - midnight at
Romer’s Catering and Entertainment Facility, 118 E. Main Street,
Greenville. The all-inclusive... read
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BBBS offers skating party
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke will be holding their
annual Roll for Kids’ Sake on Thursday, January 25, from 6-10pm.
The party is open to the public and will be held at Rolling Hills Skate
located at 105 E. Russell Road in Sidney. The cost is $10 per
person and includes admission, skate rental, face painting, snacks, and
door prizes. This... read
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Organized by Olive Returns to Library
Our favorite organizer Olive Wager returns to the Greenville Public
Library with a new program for 2018 called “S.O.S. Senior Organizing
Solutions.“ Join us Tuesday January 23rd at 2:00 p.m. This
is a free event and light refreshments will be served. Olive is a
member of the National Association of Professional Organizers and has
her own service Organized by Olive... read
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First Presbyterian to hold “Work as
Worship” Retreat
God has a purpose for us on this earth. That calling is to be on
mission for God where He has placed us. And since many people spend the
majority of their waking hours on the job, we have to stop
compartmentalizing life into “spiritual activities” and “work
activities.” How are we living examples of the gospel while we work?
You’re invited to... read
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Library Wellness Lunch & Learn
Starting the New Year with health related goals and resolutions? Jordan
Francis will share how to bring the physical, mental, and nutritional
aspects of your fitness plan together with the aptly named talk
“Bringing it All Together.” Jordan will be sharing great health and
wellness information for beginners and veterans alike, and also allow
time for... read
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Chill Out and Read at the Library
This year’s Greenville Public Library's Adult Winter Reading Program
“Chill Out and Read” runs from January 19th to February 23rd and
again offers an enjoyable way to spend the long, cold months.
Don’t be caught home in a blizzard without your favorite authors!
The program is also a fun way to win great prizes. Winter Read is for
ages 18 and over and... read
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New January Event Comes to Downtown
Greenville
GREENVILLE, Ohio - Don’t let the cold weather keep you cooped up with
cabin fever! Main Street Greenville and the Darke County Visitors
Bureau have partnered together with local restaurants and eateries to
bring you Dine Out Darke Co., a chance to get out and experience our
unique Darke County flavor! Running January 14 - 20, the 1st Annual
Dine Out Darke Co... read
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DCCA presentes “A Taste of Wine and Jazz
XXX”
Darke County Center for the Arts will present “A Taste of Wine and
Jazz” on Friday, January 19 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
chill of winter... read
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Bluegrass queen Rhonda Vincent comes to
Greenville
Darke County Center for the Arts will present bluegrass singer,
songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Rhonda Vincent and her band The
Rage at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday,
January 20. The third of DCCA’s 2017-2018 Artists Series concerts, the
show begins at 8 p.m. “Rightfully known as ‘Queen of Bluegrass,’ Rhonda
Vincent and her... read
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Agronomic Crop Research Experience (ACRE)
Internship
The Ohio State University Agronomic Crops Team is continuing a summer
program to provide a rich training experience to undergraduate
students. These paid internship positions are designed to expose
students to a diversity of disciplines through on-farm research.
Students will gain real-world experience in scouting, sampling and
evaluating agronomic crops in Ohio... read
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OSU Extension… Gluten Free Eating Series
Gluten Free Eating Curriculum consists of three, one hour
lessons. Each of the three lessons covers different aspects of
gluten free eating and includes activities and recipe suggestions for
tastings or food demonstrations. Each lesson includes handouts
for participants to use as a reference and hands-on activities. A
three week series will be held... read
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Darke County Area Blood Drives in January
Darke County, Ohio – The Darke County Area is showing support for
January National Blood Donor Month with a several community blood drive
options. “The Donor Tee” long-sleeve t-shirt is free to everyone
who registers to donate. Schedule an appointment online at
www.DonorTime.com or call 1-800-388-GIVE. Community Blood Center is
encouraging all eligible community... read
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Greenville BPW Club To Learn Relaxation
Techniques
Greenville, OH. The Greenville Business & Professional
Women’s Club (BPW) will host their monthly dinner meeting, Thursday,
January 11th at the Brethren Retirement Community’s Brick Room @ 6:30
pm. The program will be hosted by the Young Careerist Committee
with club members Jenny Bruns, Michelle Hook, Tracy Wheeler, and Erica
Menke... read
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Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center
Holiday Closures
The Darke County Parks Nature Center located at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve just west of Greenville will be closed December 25th and
January 1st for Christmas and New Year’s Day observances. The
building’s exhibits and offices as well as the Friends of Darke County
Parks Gift Shop are regularly open Monday through Saturday 9am to 5pm,
and... read
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First Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve
Inspirational – Warm – Uplifting – Personal. All are Welcome! Piano
Recital & Presby Trio, 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service,
7:00 pm. An Evening of Lessons, Carols and Special Music with Nursery
Provided - John Person, Pastor - Cable Channel 5 @ 10:00 p.m. &
Midnight - 114 East Fourth Street, Greenville, Ohio... read
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Republican Men’s Club to feature local
political consultant
The Darke County Republican Men’s Club will meet Sat, Dec 16, 2015 at
BRC. Start eating at 7:30. Meeting starts at 8 am. Will be collecting
dues for 2018. Our speaker for December is Katie Deland and her bio is
below. As we end this year, it is time to start gearing up for the
elections in 2018. Many have not been faithful in attendance this past
year, but I fully... read
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Spirit offering additional EMT scholarships
Spirit Medical Transport, LLC, was so pleased with the success of its
first-ever EMT scholarship program this past fall, it’s going for
another round just in time for the new year. Starting today, Spirit
will begin accepting scholarship applications from individuals who have
an interest in becoming an Emergency Medical Technician and working... read
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Library Wellness Lunch & Learn
With the year winding to a close, Jordan Francis from Wayne Healthcare
will share how to bring the physical, mental, and nutritional aspects
of your fitness plan together with the aptly named talk “Bringing it
All Together.” Jordan will be sharing great health and wellness
information for beginners and veterans alike, and also allow time for
questions... read
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Gingerbread Party at Library
Families, kids, and teens are invited to a Gingerbreadhouse Party on
Tuesday December 12th at 6:30 p.m. sponsored by the Childrens and YA
Departments at the Greenville Public Library. We will be making
gingerbread houses out of graham crackers so no baking needed.
We’ll have all the supplies and all you have to do is come and have
fun. Several of... read
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Edison State Ceramics Sale to Benefit
Program
The Ceramics Department at Edison State Community College will be
selling hand made ceramic pieces, glass gifts, and jewelry on Monday,
December 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday, December 5, from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. in the West Hall at the Piqua Campus. Students and
instructors of Edison State as well as local artists have crafted items
for sale... read
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Darke County Area December Blood Drives
‘Be a Deer’ and donate this holiday season - DARKE COUNTY, Ohio –
Donors can “Be a Deer” by supporting the Darke County Area community
blood drives in December. The “Be a Deer – Donate Blood”
long-sleeve t-shirt is free to everyone who registers to donate.
Community Blood Center encourages you to schedule an appointment online
at www... read
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Edison State Students Talk at Library on
Bullying
A variety of sources note that children of all ages can suffer
emotional problems due to bullying and that nearly three-fourths of all
young people have been or are currently being bullied.
Cyberbullying is also on the rise as nearly half of all teens are
affected. Persistent bullying in teens can lead to or worsen
feelings of isolation, rejection, exclusion, and... read
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World War II and Iraq War Veterans Speak at
Edison State
The subject of males coming home from combat with all the atrocities of
war imprinted in their consciousness is something familiar to most of
us. What we know little about, however, are the challenges of entering
a relationship with a wife or partner who knows little about combat.
This issue will be discussed at Edison State Community... read
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Darke Southwest
Conservation… New Grazing
Concept Benefits the Bird and the Herd; Sign-up Deadline is January 19, 2018
-- Columbus, OH, November 14, 2017 – If you think livestock and quail
don’t mix, a new concept in managed grazing may just change your mind.
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is now accepting
applications for a unique program that focuses on establishing
productive warm season forages to improve livestock production and
provide large areas... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Belgium’s Abbey Ales at
Library
Few brews hold a level of mystique for beer lovers like that
surrounding Belgium's abbey ales. These beers pay homage to Belgium's
rich monastic history, and some are even brewed within the walls of
operating monasteries. Steeped in tradition, these refined ales
showcase expressive Belgian yeast characteristics and the graceful
skill of Belgian... read
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The Red Cross begins Knit Your Bit for
Veterans
Our Boys Need Sox collection underway - GREENVILLE (November 21, 2017)
— In a tradition dating back to World War I, the Northern Miami Valley
Chapter of the Red Cross is collecting socks for veterans. Back
in the day, the socks were knitted by volunteers with a label sewn into
each garment that read, “A gift of the American People thru the
American Red Cross... read
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VHCC to hold Holiday Sharing Event
Versailles Health Care Center is pleased to invite the community to its
monthly event for people with Parkinson’s Disease and their
families! Power Over Parkinson’s meets monthly to empower,
socialize, and learn. Sharing event will occur Dec. 13, 4 p.m.
Versailles Health Care Center would like to thank you for helping make
this another great... read
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Friends of the Library Holiday Open House
The Friends of the Greenville Public Library are hosting their annual
Holiday Open House on Saturday December 9th from 10:00 to 2:00.
This festive event is always a treat for the whole family. Sample
dozens of delicious cookies, listen to live Christmas music by flutist
Nancy Jackson, and shop the used book sale. These books are nice
enough... read
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Time is running out for Greenville BPW
Super Raffle
Greenville, OH. - Four lucky winners will be announced at
the Greenville BPW Club’s December 14th meeting. All proceeds from the
raffle go towards the club’s scholarship fund for Darke County young
women. Last year the club awarded four $500 scholarships. This
year, the club will offer three $750 scholarships, one $500 (Anna
Britton) scholarship and the club... read
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Decorate the Mitten Tree
The Fish Mitten Tree once again needs donated gloves and mittens to
decorate its empty branches; these donations will be distributed to the
children enrolled in Darke County Head Start programs. In addition to
the Mitten Tree located at Montage, 525 South Broadway in Greenville, a
Mitten Tree also stands inside the Brethren Retirement Community, 750
Chestnut... read
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2018 Farm Management School to be Offered
in Darke County,
By Sam Custer, OSU Extension, Darke County - According to AgWeek, “the
most recent U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics show that the
number of farmers ages 25 to 34 is growing nationwide. That’s the
result of strong crop prices from 2007 to 2013, which generated higher
farm income and gave young would-be farmers a better chance to support
themselves and their families. Young farmers and ranchers... read
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Hughes to read to Middle Schoolers
B.A. Hughes, a new Ohio author from Greenville, will read excerpts from
and sign her books on Saturday morning, December 2 downtown
Greenville. She is hosted by A&B Coffee and Cakes Shop corner
of Broadway and Fourth Street from 9 AM until Noon. GLIMM, A
Glimpse of Light Found is a collection of six stories exploring the
adventures of tweens and... read
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BBBS Match Day
Imagine never having someone to look up to when you were a kid.
Imagine not having positive role models who guided you down a
responsible path in life. Imagine a community where every child
fulfills his or her potential and steers clear of bad decisions.
Imagine every child in our county graduating high school and college,
and giving back to his or her... read
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DCP Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland Coming
Soon
This holiday season join Darke County Parks for an evening stroll
through our winter wonderland at Shawnee Prairie Preserve! On Saturday,
December 2nd from 6-9pm, there will be over 450 luminaries lighting
your way along the wooded trails, allowing for a peaceful winter’s
night in nature. As you hike along the illuminated trail toward the log
house... read
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Shop Downtown Greenville to Win
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Shoppers can earn chances to win over $2,500 in
merchandise and gift certificates through “Win the Window”, the 4th
annual shop local campaign presented by Main Street Greenville and
sponsored by Second National Bank. "This promotion is a fun way to
encourage people to shop at our local, independently-owned businesses
this holiday... read
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Garst Museum Holiday Open House
Garst Museum’s annual Holiday Open House will be held on Sunday,
December 3 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The public is cordially invited
to attend. Everyone can tour the museum and the National Annie Oakley
Center at no charge on this one afternoon. Join us for an afternoon of
seasonal music, light refreshments, and beautiful decorations. The
museum’s... read
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Guardians of the Galaxy YA Movie Marathon
at Library
Come join us on Wednesday November 22nd for a Guardians of the Galaxy
movie marathon at Greenville Public Library! Starting at noon
we'll show the first Guardians movie, immediately followed by Guardians
Vol. 2. Not interested in seeing the first film, but dying to see the
second? That’s okay! Stop in at 2 p.m. for the start of
Guardians Vol. 2! This... read
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DCP Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland Coming
Soon
This holiday season join Darke County Parks for an evening stroll
through our winter wonderland at Shawnee Prairie Preserve! On Saturday,
December 2nd from 6-9pm, there will be over 450 luminaries lighting
your way along the wooded trails, allowing for a peaceful winter’s
night in nature. As you hike along the illuminated trail toward the... read
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John Tesh to Headline Edison's Holiday
Evening Event
The Edison Foundation is pleased to welcome John Tesh to Edison State
Community College as the entertainment for 20th annual Holiday Evening
event. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, November 29 at
the Piqua Campus and is held annually to support student scholarship
opportunities. A four-time Emmy Award winner and two-time... read
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Edison State students to address bullying
at the
Library
A variety of sources note that children of all ages can suffer
emotional problems due to bullying and that nearly three-fourths of all
young people have been or are currently being bullied. Cyberbullying
affects nearly half of teens and is rapidly becoming more prevalent.
These sources paint a grim picture on what seems to be a little
recognized national... read
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BPW Breakfast with Santa
Greenville, OH. November 7, 2017 The Greenville
Business & Professional Women’s (BPW) Club is planning their annual
Breakfast with Santa. The Club would like to invite you to join
them for this occasion to be held on December 2, 2017 at 9:00 AM at the
Greenville VFW Hall, 219 N. Ohio St. The menu will consist of
scrambled eggs, sausage... read
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PERI Christmas Meeting
PERI will be traveling back to the good ole days when the
"Country Strings Band" performs at their Christmas luncheon on Monday,
December 4, 11:30 a.m. at the VFW on Ohio Street,
Greenville. Lead by PERI member, Joyce Harrison, the band will
enliven the Christmas Spirit with the toe tapping tunes of dulcimers
and songs, fun and surprises... read
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Hometown Holiday Horse Parade returns to
Greenville
GREENVILLE, Ohio - It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The 2017
Hometown Holiday Horse Parade returns on Saturday, November 18th at 7
pm in downtown Greenville! This annual tradition in Darke County
has kicked off the holiday season for the downtown district the past 14
years! The 2017 Grand Marshal will be Dick Brown, president... read
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Edison State Hosts RN to BSN Information
Fair
Edison State Community College is hosting a Registered Nurse (RN) to
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Information Fair on Friday,
November 17, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Emerson Center at
the Piqua Campus. Current nursing students and practicing nurses are
invited to learn about the opportunities available to them in... read
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Project FeederWatch at DCP
Calling all birders! Join Darke County Park District, and participate
in Project FeederWatch, every Tuesday from 9-11am and Wednesday from
3-5pm. This is a unique citizen science program organized by Cornell
University which studies winter bird populations. Observations from
here in Darke County may be used in scientific journals and shared
with... read
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Night Out with the Wavaires! A Magical
Evening of Music!
GREENVILLE, OH – The Greenville High School Wavaires are preparing for
the Night Out With the Wavaires 2017 with the performance on November
17th, in Memorial Hall at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available for purchase
at the Flower Patch and 30 minutes prior to the performance at the box
office in Memorial Hall. A Night Out With the Wavaires... read
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OSU Extension… Zero Weight Gain Challenge
Are you interested in maintaining your weight or even losing a few
pounds during this holiday season? Could you use some
encouragement and guidance but don’t have time to attend classes?
Give our Zero Weight Gain holiday wellness challenge a try. The “Zero
Weight Gain Challenge” is an on-line challenge designed to help
participants get fit by encouraging... read
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November Blood Drives in Darke County Area;
‘Buckeye Blood
Donor’ celebrates fall football frenzy
-- DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Area sponsors will team up with Community Blood
Center to host a community blood drives. Everyone who registers
to donate will get a free “Buckeye Blood Donor” football t-shirt.
Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at
www.DonorTime.com or call 1-800-388-GIVE. The “Buckeye Blood Donor”
campaign celebrates the football championship... read
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Old Fashioned Campfire
Join us for a good old-fashioned campfire! We’re bringing back the
campfire after a great night back in July. Autumn nights just beg for
sitting around a campfire with friends, so be sure to get this on your
calendar! Join us on November 10th at 5:30pm at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve. Bring a camp chair and join a naturalist for an evening of
sitting... read
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DCCA Arts in Education presents Operation
Lunch Line
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Kid Power’s Operation
Lunch Line for kindergarten through third grade students in all local
public schools during the week of November 13. Operation Lunch Line, an
interactive musical show designed to help children learn the value of
good nutrition and exercise, uses three-dimensional special effects... read
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EUM 10th Annual Holiday Boutique
On November 11, the EUM Worship Center will be transformed into a
unique and festive atmosphere for Holiday Boutique. This marks
the 10th year that EUM’s Women’s Ministry has hosted the annual event.
In that time, we have grown from about 25 vendors to over 70! Whether
you have Christmas shopping to do, need a Girls’ Day Out, or just want
to... read
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Library Film Features Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a 2011 American documentary film directed by
David Gelb. The film follows Jiro Ono, an 85-year-old sushi
master and owner of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a Michelin three-star
restaurant. Sukiyabashi Jiro is a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant
located in a Tokyo subway station. Jiro Ono serves a tasting menu
of roughly 20 courses, for... read
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BBBS partners with Bob Evans for Fundraiser
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County will be
partnering with Bob Evans for two upcoming fundraisers. The first
one will be held on Tuesday, November 7, from 6am-9pm at the Bob Evan’s
in Greenville, located at 1366 Wagner Avenue. The second one will
be held on Thursday, November 9, from 7am-9pm at the Bob Evan’s in
Sidney... read
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A Magical Evening of Music!
Area Youth Join Wavaires for Camp Presentation - GREENVILLE, OH – The
Greenville High School Wavaires are preparing for the Annual Youth Show
Choir Camp with the performance on November 17th, in Memorial Hall at
7:00 pm. Tickets are available for purchase as the Flower Patch
beginning on November 1st and 30 minutes prior to the... read
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Anna Bier Gallery… Rene Bechard Photography – Journey through
a Bubble
The Anna Bier Gallery will present photographer, Rene Bechard, at Henry
St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday, NOVEMBER 4, 2017;
the exhibit will be open from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with an artist
presentation at 7 p.m. The landscape of a soap bubble will quickly
enchant you. As you begin to move your eyes over the patterns, you
discover recognizable... read
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Darke SWCD… Soil Fertility & Nutrient Management
Workshop Series
As the farm economy becomes tighter and the environmental pressure
greater on farmers, understanding your soil fertility and nutrient
needs becomes increasingly important. The Darke Soil and Water
Conservation District (SWCD) will again be hosting the Soil Fertility
& Nutrient Management Workshop Series beginning in November.
This is a four-part workshop... read
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GHS Walking Program
Again this year, Greenville High School will open its doors to
community members seeking a warm, safe place to walk on winter
evenings. The public is invited to walk at the high school from 6 to 8
p.m. Mondays through Thursdays beginning Monday, Nov. 6, and continuing
through March 29, 2018. There will be no walking during Christmas
break. Also... read
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DCCA presents Kentucky Trio “Zoe Speaks” at
The Coffee Pot
Darke County Center for the Arts Coffeehouse Series continues with a
concert at The Coffee Pot in downtown Greenville on Thursday, November
9 featuring “Zoe Speaks,” a trio from the mountains of Kentucky. “This
group can play everything from traditional ballads to contemporary
tunes with their mellow mix of close harmonies accompanied... read
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Langsdon Mineral Collection Visits Darke
County Parks
The Mercer County District Library has a hidden gem in the Langsdon
Minerals Collection - over 900 minerals showcased at the library. In
2006 Ron & Ruth Langsdon donated a substantial part of their
personal rare mineral collection to the Mercer County Library in order
for future generations to learn and enjoy. They felt a public
library would... read
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Cancer Association Fundraiser Nov. 5 at
Memorial Hall
Cancer Association of Darke County will hold their annual gospel music
fundraiser on November 5 at St. Clair Memorial Hall. The event
will start at 3 pm and last until approximately 5 pm. There will
be refreshments along with a bake sale. ADMISSION IS FREE.
There will be a freewill offering and the association hopes that many
will be able to come and enjoy the... read
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DCCA presents award-winning vocal ensemble
Darke County Center for the Arts will present award-winning a cappella
group Six Appeal in concert at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in
Greenville on Saturday, November 4; the second presentation of DCCA’s
Artists Series season, the show starts at 8 p.m. “These six appealing
young gentlemen are not only outstanding vocalists, but are also... read
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Anna Bier Gallery Artist Workshop Series
The Anna Bier Gallery would like to present the Artist Workshop Series
- offering monthly workshops in many different genres, including our
upcoming workshop Calligraphy on Reclaimed Wood - by Instructor Janelle
Vargo. This workshop is scheduled for Wednesday November 8th at 6pm in
the Anna Bier Civic Room, located inside the Henry St. Clair... read
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The History of Chocolate at Library
Join us Thursday November 2nd at 6:00 p.m. At the Greenville Public
Library for a delicious and educational program presented by Kathy
Creighton from the Butler County Historical Society in Hamilton
Ohio. This is a free family-friendly event, however seating is
limited so please call 548-3915 to reserve your seat. Chocolate has
been woven... read
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Darke County Parks… Old Fashioned Campfire
Join us for a good old-fashioned campfire! We’re bringing back the
campfire after a great night back in July. Autumn nights just beg for
sitting around a campfire with friends, so be sure to get this on your
calendar! Join us on October 27th at 6:30pm at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve. Bring a camp chair and join a naturalist for an evening of
sitting around the fire, eating... read
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BBBS holds two open houses in time for the
holidays
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County will hold two
separate open houses in conjunction with local holiday events.
They will have information available regarding the various programs
they offer, volunteer opportunities, the importance of mentoring our
community’s at-risk youth, along with donation and sponsorship
opportunities for upcoming fundraiser... read
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Peace Week Brings Award-Winning Author to
Edison Campus
Held in conjunction with the Dayton Literary Peace Prize (DLPP), Edison
State Community College’s English Department will be hosting Peace Week
at the Piqua Campus. The week will culminate with a visit from the 2017
DLPP nonfiction winner, David Wood on Monday, November 6 in the
Robinson Theater at 10:30 a.m. The event is offered free of charge and
is open... read
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Whoo’s in the Parks?
Did you know that some owls will take over the nest of a hawk to raise
their young? Or that an owl’s eyes are completely immobile? Join us to
explore the owl species of Ohio. Join us on October 26th at 7pm at
Shawnee Prairie Preserve and learn about these birds of prey by meeting
our own great-horned owl and discovering how the park is planning... read
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