Greenville Public Library… Astronomy & More for Kids at Library
The Greenville Public Library’s hosting some really cool astronomy
programs for school-age kids this summer. Also scheduled are two
Lego Clubs and a Spacesuit Program where you make your own
spacesuit! Mark your calendars for Thursdays at 1:00
through June and July. June 6th: Sun Program with NASA ambassador,
Terry Mann; June 13th: Lego Club; June 20th: Moon... read
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Darke County Solid Waste District… Free Document Shred Day
On Saturday, June 8, 2019, the Darke County Solid Waste District will
partner with Mercer Savings Bank to hold a “FREE” County Shred
Day. This event will allow you to help protect you and your
family from identity theft. What is Identity Theft? Identity
Theft is a crime in which an impostor obtains key pieces of personal
identifying information (PII) such as Social Security numbers and
driver's... read
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Two Family Events at Library this week
The Greenville Public Library has two free, family-friendly events
slated for the first week of June. Crowd-favorite Mike Hemmelgarn
will perform Wednesday June 5 at 11:00 for Family Fun Day. Bring
blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy the show on the lawn. In case
of rain we'll meet at the First Congregational Christian Church
Activity Building on Fifth Street. Then join us Saturday June 8 at
10:00... read
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June First Friday to feature Petting Zoo
& Local Charities
Enjoy the fun of the farm in a beautiful downtown setting and learn how
you can get connected to your community at Main Street Greenville's
June First Friday event! First Friday: Volunteer Fair & Petting Zoo
is scheduled for Friday, June 7th from 6-9 pm in downtown Greenville.
During the event, there will be a small petting zoo in front of the
courthouse provided by Idle-Hour... read
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Darke County Parks… Civil War Encampment
History comes alive on June 8 and 9 when the Ohio Valley Civil War
Association, one of the country’s premier living history units, visits
Shawnee Prairie once again. Hear the cannon blast, watch men drill, and
smell a soldier’s supper simmering. Daily demonstrations will include
the 35th Ohio Vol. Infantry, Birge’s Western Sharpshooters, and the 1st
Ohio Light Artillery. Between... read
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Versailles Poultry Day’s Ultimate Frisbee
This will be the 38th year for the Versailles Poultry Days Ultimate
Classic and is considered one of the oldest and top tournaments in the
nation. A record number of 75 teams will be competing from all
over the USA and Canada. To put this in perspective each team
includes an average of 20 swelling the Versailles population from 3,000
to nearly 5,000. The resulting tent city is welcomed by... read
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High Noon at Library Film Series
The Greenville Public Library's Third Floor Film Series will screen the
1952 western classic High Noon in June. The film was directed by Fred
Zinneman and has appeared over the years on numerous lists of the best
American or western films ever made. Screen legend Gary Cooper stars as
Will Kane, the marshal of a small town in New Mexico. Kane is set to
retire but finds out that an outlaw he sent to... read
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Library Summer Reading Kick-Off
Join us at the Greenville Public Library on Monday June 3rd from 11:00
- 6:00 to kick-off our Summer Reading Program “A Universe of
Stories!” The day will be packed with space themed fun including
door prizes, crafts, PhotoBomb photo booth, and the Dome Theater
Planetarium. There will be something for everyone, all ages
included! All three departments are partnering to provide a... read
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Free Food Plot Seed for Upland Game Birds
The Darke Soil & Water Conservation District is distributing
WILDLIFE FOOD PLOT SEED on a first come first serve basis, until the
supply is gone. The bags may be limited on a per landowner basis. These
are bagged for a quarter to one acre plots. This is seed donated by the
Darke County Pheasants Forever Chapter. See us on our Web site:
www.darkeswcd.com or call the Darke... read
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Poultry Day’s Bucket Brigade
The Versailles Fire Department, Station 19 will offer a FREE Bucket
Brigade Competition at the Poultry Days Festival. There will be
NO ENTRY FEE for this single elimination tournament to be held at 2pm
on Sunday, June 16th. No outside beverages will be allowed as the
event will be located immediately north of the Social Tent. Teams
must consist of 6 persons at least 18 years... read
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Memorial Day Service at Oak Grove Cemetery
Ft. Jefferson- A Memorial Day service at Oak Grove Cemetery will be
held on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. The service will begin with
Laroy Farst of the New Madison American Legion Post 245 presenting the
colors. The invocation and benediction will be given by Rev.
David Brisker of Ft. Jefferson United Methodist Church. Special
music will be provided by vocalist... read
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Greenville Summer Soccer Opportunities
Three flyers are attached for students and parents interested in the
sport of soccer this summer. Greenville FC tryouts for middle school
students will be held May 29 and 30. There will be a middle school
summer camp from June 17 through 20. And GHS Boys Soccer will
hold its annual fundraiser golf outing on June 23. See below (and
attachments) for details and registration information... read
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Darke County Parks… Frog Sounds Program
Discover the frogs that are found in Darke County while focusing on
their mating calls, life history and identification. We'll start
indoors and then head out to the trails to see what we can hear and
see. This free family program will be on May 23 at 8pm at Shawnee
Prairie Preserve. Dress for the weather and muddy trails. For more
information, please contact the parks... read
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2019
Education Canoe Float on the Stillwater River
GREENVILLE – Come out and enjoy a day on the Stillwater River on June
7, 2019. The Darke and Miami Soil and Water Conservation
Districts, City of Greenville, along with the Park Districts of Darke
and Miami Counties, are teaming up to provide an educational and fun
trip covering a little over five miles of one of Ohio’s scenic rivers,
the Stillwater River. This is a great way to understand... read
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Volunteer Opportunity in Downtown Greenville
In 2007, Main Street Greenville created the Adopt-A-Box Flower Program
in downtown Greenville. Since then, more than 70 flower boxes and pots
are funded and planted each Spring by individuals and businesses
located in the community. This year’s Downtown Planting Day will be
held on Saturday, May 25th from 8:00 - 11:00 am. During this time, a
group of volunteers... read
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Poultry Days 2019… Confident Chicks
Let’s Rock and Roll: These Chicks are Ready to Change the World!
Every year Poultry Days hosts many exciting events for high school and
elementary students and this year there is an event just for middle
school girls! Confident Chicks is an event for any girl going
into 5-8th grades. The event will be held on Friday June 14th from
12-3pm in the old High School gym in Versailles... read
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Plein Air Workshop at Greenville Creek
As a part of our year long emphasis on the Darke County Parks, the
Greenville Art Guild is presenting a Plein Air Workshop "Along The
Greenville Creek". The workshop will offer something for
everyone, no matter if you are a beginner painter or a professional.
Plein Air painting is an exciting opportunity to leave the four walls
of your studio with the opportunity to paint nature at its best... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Art Exhibit at Library
For the month of May the Greenville Public Library is proud to exhibit
art created by folks from Art Sense, The Happy Place, and Person
Centered Services. Their beautiful paintings are hung in the
Reference Room and displayed in the cabinet on the stairs landing. Sue
Huston, Community Connections Coordinator for Darke DD, suggested
the exhibit... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Friends of the Library
Meeting
The Greenville Public Library Friends group will meet Monday May 20 at
7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and help make decisions
that benefit the Library. This will be the last meeting until
September. Each year the Friends sponsor the Summer Family Fun Days
entertainment, host several Author Nights, and purchase items outside
the Library's budget such as Lego Robotics... read
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New
Book Club at Library
The Greenville Public Library is excited to announce the launch
of its latest bookclub “A Novel Idea.” Leader Caitlyn
Clark explains “In April the group read Kristin Hannah’s The Great
Alone, an Alaskan story about family and survival. For May we’re
reading The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. The book details the story
of a genetic scientist’s endearing adventures... read
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Greenville Public Library… May’s Lunch & Learn at Library
The Greenville Public Library’s May Lunch & Learn will feature
Erica Menke from Nature’s Heart Yoga, as she explains and demonstrates
Thai Yoga Massage. From Erica: “Thai Yoga Massage is a dynamic form of
bodywork in which the practitioner moves the client in a variety of
yoga-like positions while stretching, rocking & compressing their
muscles in each pose. It is also an energetic practice... read
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Drum roll, please……. Arts Week!
Announcing..... Arts Week 2019 will be presented by Darke County Center
for the Arts and the Anna Bier Gallery! It will meet at Memorial Hall
in Greenville, July 22-26. Here are the details for this year's camp:
Who: Darke County students entering grades 3-12 in 2019-2020 school
year. Where: Memorial Hall, Greenville. When: July 22-26 . Times:
Grades 3-6, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m... read
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Edison State to Host Annual Leadership
Conference
The Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership and the Center for
Leadership Development at Edison State Community College will host the
16th annual Mosaic of Community Leadership Conference on Wednesday, May
22, from 8 a.m.–3:15 p.m. at the Piqua Campus. The annual conference
brings together executive directors, board members, staff, and
volunteers to explore... read
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Darke County Blood Drives in May
Lifesaving adventure begins with Courage T-Shirt - DARKE COUNTY, Ohio –
Darke County blood drive sponsor groups will join the Community Blood
Center “Lifesaving Adventure” campaign by hosting blood drives in Darke
County. Everyone who registers to donate will receive the “My
Courage Defines Me – I Donate Blood” t-shirt. Make an appointment
online at www.DonorTime... read
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DCCA celebrates Ruby Anniversary with
Toledo Orchestra
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Toledo Symphony Orchestra
performing “A Ruby Celebration” at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in
Greenville on Saturday, May 11. The final concert of DCCA’s ruby
anniversary season, the show will feature soloist Joan Ellison singing
songs made popular by Judy Garland, including music from The Wizard of
Oz, a movie... read
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Darke County Parks Summer Camps
Darke County Parks summer day-camps have been an annual tradition for
many families for over a decade. These camps are a perfect fit as the
parks continue their commitment to get kids outdoors to learn,
appreciate, and enjoy nature! Each day-camp offered will include
hands-on activities, adventure, and fun take-home camp-themed items
and/or crafts. All camps require registration... read
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Explore Historic Upper Floors During First
Friday in May
Have you ever wondered what is on the upper floors of our historic
downtown buildings? If so, you will want to be part of Main Street
Greenville’s First Friday Upper Floor Tour on Friday, May 3rd to see
and discover these hidden locations! This self-guided tour will take
place from 6-9 pm and will include 4 upper floor locations and 1 bonus
location in downtown. Also, since it is "First Friday,” downtown... read
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Timber Frame Awareness Event to be Held
The Light Foundation and Edison State Community College invite
community members to attend a Timber Frame Awareness event from 12-4
p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The free event includes lunch, three
breakout sessions, a tour of three different timber frames on the
property, and a vision of Timber Frame STEM Youth Leadership Camp.
Breakout session... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Babette’s Feast at
Third Floor Film Series
The Greenville Public Library's Third Floor Film Series will screen the
1987 Danish film Babette's Feast in May. The film was directed by
Gabriel Axel and was based on a story written by Isak Dinesen, the pen
name of author Karen Blixen (Out of Africa). The film is set entirely
in a remote village on the coast of northern Denmark in the 19th
century. Two elderly sisters—the... read
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Recycle Your Out of Date Electronics
The Darke County Solid Waste Management District and 1 Shot Services,
Bradford, OH, are joining forces to sponsor an Electronics Recycling
Day on May 22, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 1 Shot Scrap and
Recycling. 1 Shot is located at 6377 Hahn Rd, Bradford,
Ohio. During this event, the district will accept non-perishable
food items to be taken to Grace Resurrection food pantry... read
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Kubota Field Event set for April 27
Have you ever wanted to try out a new tractor, a new zero turn mower,
or a new rtv? Apple Farm Service of Covington is giving you that chance
with their second annual Kubota Field Event. They will have over a
dozen new Kubota machines for you to try. Join them at the Miami County
Farigrounds from 9am till 5pm on Saturday, April 27th to test drive a
new tractor, zero turn mower, or rtv... read
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Darke County Parks… In the Garden: Seed Bombs!
Come to the Darke County Parks’ Bish Discovery Center on April
27th at 1pm and get your hands dirty in the name of conservation!
Create wildflower seed bombs that you can toss and watch grow into
beautiful blooms. Seed bombs are a fun and easy (and maybe a little
messy) way to help pollinators, such as the monarch butterfly and
honeybee. The wildflowers that bloom will provide... read
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Darke County Friends of
the Shelter… 5K Run/Walk for
Scentral Park
GREENVILLE - The Darke County Friends of the Shelter are sponsoring
their annual 5KRun/Walk for Scentral Park dog park on Saturday, April
20th, beginning at 9a.m. at the Darke County Fairgrounds. This race
encourages you to bring your dog as a participant along with you. If
you don’t have a dog you can still enter. Medals will be awarded to
those racing with dogs as well as those... read
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Good Friday Community
Services… “The Way of the Cross”
April 19, 2019 - 12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM - The Greater Greenville
Ministerial Association is sponsoring Good Friday services on April 19,
2019, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. We will follow Christ as he made his way
to the Cross down the Via Dolorosa beginning with the first station
where he was condemned to die. Join us as we walk and pray the steps
that Jesus took to Calvary. We... read
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Darke County Parks… Native Plant Sale
Darke County Parks annual native plant sale returns to Shawnee Prairie
Preserve on May 11. Pre-sale forms are available on the website
at http://www.darkecountyparks.org/news. Forms can be mailed to
Darke County Parks at 4267 State Route 502, Greenville.
Favorite flowers of the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators are the
focus this year. Please consider planting milkweed... read
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Holy
Week Services… First Presbyterian Church, Greenville
*MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 18, 7:00 p.m. Tenebrae Service - Holy
Communion; *GOOD FRIDAY MEN’S BREAKFAST, April 19, 7:00 a.m. Sausage
& Pancake breakfast, open to all men in the community; *EASTER
SUNDAY SERVICE, April 21, 2019; Sunrise Service – 8:00 a.m.; Breakfast
Sponsored by Youth Group – 8:30 a.m.; Easter Celebration Worship... read
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Darke County Parks… Raptors of Ohio
Darke County Parks will host a Raptors of Ohio program on April 18 at
6:30pm. Visitors will be introduced to Greta, Pip, Umber, Sky and
Spirit! We’ll focus on the natural history of birds of prey and
share how each of these birds came in to the care of Darke County
Parks. Currently, the parks are home to a Great Horned Owl,
Eastern Screech- Owl, Red-tailed Hawks and a Barred Owl. The program
will take place... read
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CBC/Vectren Lead the Way scholarship
deadline is April 20; Five
finalist to be awarded $1,000 scholarship
-- DAYTON, Ohio – Five area high school seniors can win $1,000 for
college tuition in the Lead The Way Creative Scholarship completion,
sponsored for the 15th year by Community Blood Center and Vectren, a
CenterPoint Energy Company. The deadline to enter is April 20. For the
15th anniversary CBC is introducing a new on-line application available
at the CBC website, www.GivingBlood.org... read
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Elementary Art Exhibit at Library
The Greenville Public Library is proud to host the 2019 Second Annual
K-6 Elementary Art Exhibit in the second floor Reference Room.
This exhibit first hung in the Anna Bier Gallery and will be in the
Library the month of April in case you missed it. An additional
six pieces are displayed in the cabinet on the landing between floors.
Art teachers from Darke County public schools... read
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Edison State Eaton Campus Information Event
Set for April 25
The Edison State Community College Campus at Eaton is hosting an
information event on Thursday, April 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. This walk-in
information event is being held to answer questions about the newest
Edison State Community College campus. Those in attendance will have
the opportunity to meet with an advisor to design a personalized
education plan, register... read
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Johnny Appleseed at BRC
Who was Johnny Appleseed? You’ve heard the folklore...now meet the real
man! Join us for a Living History Production as Kenneth Hammontree
portrays Johnny Appleseed. Learn about his life and journey crossing
Ohio and Indiana and his legacy of the apple trees he left behind. For
more info see http://livinghistoryproductions.net. This event is
sponsored by the Greenville Public Library... read
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The Coffee Pot hosts DCCA Coffeehouse
Concert
Darke County Center for the Arts will present
guitarist/singer/songwriter Diana Chittester at The Coffee Pot in
downtown Greenville on Thursday, April 25; the final presentation of
DCCA’s 2018-2019 Coffeehouse Series season, the show starts at 7 p.m.
“Diana blends intricate finger-picking guitar style with her
intelligent, articulate lyrics to share captivating stories in her
songs... 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 15th. 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
20th. For Grand Parade... read
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Edison State Community
College… Upcoming Little Black
Dress Event to Support Women Scholarships
- The Edison Foundation at Edison State Community College will hold
their third annual Girls’ Night Out Little Black Dress–A Celebration of
Women’s Education. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 17, from
6:30-8:45 p.m. in the Robinson Theater of the Piqua Campus. In
the fall of 2018, the first full scholarship was awarded to Andie
Emerick, of Troy... read
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Greenville Public Library… Lunch & Learn at Library
The Greenville Public Library’s April Lunch & Learn will feature
Jordan Francis speaking on "Finding Satisfaction: Creating Effort Based
Rewards Systems." Jordan explains “Finding satisfaction in daily
activities can be difficult in modern society. This in part is a
contributor to significant increases in depression, anxiety, and causes
of death categorized as ‘deaths of... read
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Darke County Parks… Natural Egg Dyeing
Spring is here and Easter is right around the corner. As we have
annually for the past 18 years, we welcome park volunteer, Mara Cox for
Easter egg dyeing, naturally! The program will take place at
Darke County Parks’ Bish Discovery Center on Saturday April 13th at
1:00pm. Mara will share her Latvian heritage of using onion skins,
flowers, leaves and water to create one of a kind eggs... read
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Craft Beer & Artisanal Coffee at Library
Craft beer and artisanal coffee have grown side by side over the last
several decades, and coffee beer brings these two brews together.
Brewers continue to find innovative ways to combine beer and coffee
ever more creatively. As we will discuss in this class, brewing malt
undergoes some of the same processes and flavor transformations as
coffee beans do when they are roasted... read
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Landsdon Minerals at Library
Mercer County District Library has a hidden gem in the Langsdon
Minerals Collection with over 900 minerals showcased at the Library. On
Thursday April 11th at 6:00 p.m. they will present an educational
program at the Greenville Public Library that includes hands-on
exploration of 20 minerals. Learn about mineral composition and
uses while being entertained with memorabilia and stories... read
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Darke County Parks… On the Trail: Navigate by the Stars
Join us at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on April 6th as we welcome the
Stillwater Stargazers! They will lend their expertise while we explore
the forgotten practice of celestial navigation. Starting promptly at 8
pm, On the Trail: Navigate by the Stars will take place outside under
the night sky, so be sure to come dressed for cool temperatures. In the
event of cloudy skies this... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Author’s Night at
Library
Come join us Friday April 12th for our own Greenville Poet, Myrna
Stone, reading from her latest book Luz Bones (Etruscan,
2017). Myrna is the recipient of three Ohio Arts Council
Individual Excellence Awards in Poetry, a Full Fellowship to Vermont
Studio Center, the 2017 New Letters Poetry Prize, the 2002 Dr. O.
Marvin Lewis Poetry Award (now called the Dr. Sherwin W. Howard
Poetry... 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
12, 2019, 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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Puzzles and prizes at April’s First Friday
Scavenger Hunt
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Put on your thinking cap and and spend some
quality family time together during Main Street Greenville’s First
Friday event on Friday, April 5th from 6-9 pm! Main Street Greenville
has prepared a scavenger hunt for kids of all ages to explore the
downtown district and shake off cabin fever. There will be over a dozen
businesses participating and the scavenger hunt will feature... read
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Darke County Blood Drives in
April… Travel Tumbler celebrates
real-life heroes
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Darke County will celebrate blood donors as
real-life heroes by hosting various community blood drives. Everyone
who registers to donate will receive the “Hero Blood Donor” travel
tumbler from Community Blood Center. Make an appointment online at
www.DonorTime.com or call 1-800-388-GIVE. The limited edition,
insulated travel tumbler is a gift to everyone who registers... 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 23-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 July and, upon
successful completion, will graduate from the program in December. The
curriculum of the... read
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Midmark Continues to Expand Recruiting
Efforts with Open House
Midmark invites engineers, marketing and IT candidates to learn about
the company and experience its culture -- DAYTON, Ohio, March 21, 2019
— Midmark Corp., a leading provider of medical, dental and veterinary
equipment solutions, continues to increase recruiting efforts and will
host an open house on Thursday, April 11, 2019, from 5 to 8 p.m.,
at the Midmark campus in Versailles, Ohio... read
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The Ins and Outs of Self-Publishing
The Edison State Creative Writing Club Coalition has planned its March
meeting around the concept of self-publishing, a strategy that is
gaining wide acceptance in creative writing circles. Prolific
self-publisher Terry Pellman is scheduled to address the club on
Wednesday, March 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Room 331 at the Piqua campus,
and the public is invited... read
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DCCA presents re-imagined Peter Pan as told
by Wendy Darling
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Underneath a Magical
Moon, a retelling of the Peter Pan tale from the perspective of an
up-to-date Wendy Darling, on Sunday, April 7 at Henry St. Clair
Memorial Hall in Greenville; the last presentation of DCCA’s 2018-2019
Family Theatre season, the show starts at 2 p.m. From Tutti Frutti
Productions, a children’s theatre company... read
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The Edison Stagelight Players Present Romeo
and Juliet
The Edison Stagelight Players (ESP) will present Romeo and Juliet by
William Shakespeare and directed by Emily Beisner. The performances
will be held April 5 through April 14 in the Robinson Theater at Edison
State Community College’s Piqua Campus. The tale of Romeo and Juliet is
one of Shakespeare’s most popular romantic tragedies. The timeless... read
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Darke County Parks… Bish Discovery Extends Hours
Spring is here and Darke County Parks’ Bish Discovery Center is
preparing for local gardeners, cyclists and paddlers with extended
hours. Starting April 2nd, the center will be open Tuesday and
Wednesday 9:00am-3:00pm, Thursday and Friday 12:00pm-7:00pm and
Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm. Stop at the center to rent a bike and spend the
day exploring the Tecumseh trail. Rentals... 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 6. The event will be held
between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Piqua, Greenville, and
Eaton campuses and is designed to expedite the application and
enrollment processes for summer classes that begin June 3 and fall
classes that begin August 26... read
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Greenville City
Schools… Kindergarten
Registration
It is that time of the year to register your child for kindergarten!
Greenville City Schools will be holding kindergarten registration at
the Elementary School Tuesday, April 2nd ( 4:00- 7:00 P.M.), Wednesday,
April 3rd (4:00 – 6:00 P.M.), and Thursday, April 4th (4:00 -
6:00 P.M.), or you can register your child at Memorial Hall,
Monday through Friday from 8:30-3:30. You can also register your
child on-line... read
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Made in Dagenham at Library Film Series
The Greenville Public Library's Third Floor Film Series will screen the
2010 film Made in Dagenham in April. Directed by Nigel Cole, Made
in Dagenham is an inspiring and often humorous look at the fight for
women's equality in the workplace. Set in the working class London
suburb of Dagenham in 1968, Made in Dagenham follows the efforts of a
plucky group of women working as sewing machinists... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Superheroes at Library
Join us for “Superhero Day” Saturday, April 6th at 1:00 p.m. at the
Greenville Public Library. Kids are invited to come dressed
as superheroes and our staff will be playing supervillains. During the
first portion of the program kids will engage in superhero training
where we will test their strength and skills through a variety of games
and activities. The supervillains will, of course... read
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Garst
Remembers the Tragedy of the USS Shenandoah
On Sunday, March 31, 2019, at 2 p.m., Garst Museum welcomes Mr. Jerry
Copas, author of The Wreck of the Naval Airship USS Shenandoah
(2017). Copas became interested in the USS Shenandoah many years
ago in elementary school after seeing a photo in a book of the ship’s
wreckage sprawled out on an Ohio farm in Noble County. Many years later
as he was driving... read
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Darke County Friends of the
Shelter… Sixth Annual Scentral
Park 5K
GREENVILLE - The 6th annual Scentral Park 5K for the Dog Park will be
held Saturday, April 20, 2019, 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 will be within the fairgrounds... read
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Greenville Public Library… Country Heirloom Gardens at Library
Do you remember Grandma's garden? Would you love to recreate that
bounty of abundantly fragrant and colorful heirloom flowers? Kim
Cromwell, member of the Ladybug Garden Club, will be at the Greenville
Public Library to help you do just that! She will discuss how to design
a country garden using heirloom plants and which plants compliment each
other. Join us Thursday... read
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Greenville Public Library… Fireside Reading at Oakley Place
The Greenville Public Library has recently partnered with Oakley Place
Assisted Living to provide programming to their residents.
Reference Librarian Caitlyn Clark will be sharing her love of reading
with the residents twice a month as a Fireside Reader. Based on
the interests of the residents, she will be reading excerpts from
several Chicken Soup compilations and will be taking... read
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“Art at the Mill” begins new season of
exhibits
Historic Bear’s Mill is announcing a new season of “Art at the Mill”
opening in the Clark Gallery on March 29; featured artists at this
first exhibit are Greenville-area painter Michael Glass and sculptor
Bill Feinberg, who maintains a studio in Cincinnati’s Pendleton Arts
Center. As in the past, the exhibit will open with an artists’
reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the final Friday of the... read
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“On
the Trail: Fire Building” with Darke County Parks
Fire can play an important role in our camping skill set. Whether
it be for cooking, warmth or just comradery, campfires add to the
experience. Join a naturalist on Saturday, March 23 at 1pm at the
new Bish Discovery Center (404 N. Ohio Street, Greenville) to learn the
tools and techniques to create a campfire for camping, backpacking or
backyard smores. This informative, hands-on... read
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Fort GreeneVille DAR… Local DAR Honors Vietnam War Veterans 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 Vietnam era military items on loan from the Darke
County Fairgrounds Veterans Building. The display... read
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Darke County Parks… Passport to the Park Series
Join us all spring for our new Passport to Park Series! The first
chance to get your very own passport stamped is March 21 at 6pm. Space
is filling quickly so don’t miss this opportunity to get outside and
complete the goal! There is more to your parks than Shawnee Prairie
Preserve. Rediscover the history of the Darke County Parks as we tour
all 1100 acres of preserved land across the county... read
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Edison State to hold open house event
Edison State Community College invites community members, area
students, and their parents to an open house event on Tuesday, March 19
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Robinson Theater on the Piqua campus.
While on campus, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about
Edison State’s academic degrees, meet with professors, speak with a
career pathway advisor, and take a tour of campus... read
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Greenville Public Library… March Lunch & Learn at Library
The Greenville Public Library’s Lunch & Learn for March will
feature Jesse Berry from Blue Lantern Tea. Jesse will speak on the
exceptional health benefits tea has to offer and demonstrate the
beauty, rich philosophy, history and overall culture of tea. Jesse was
scheduled for February but due to winter weather we had to postpone his
talk until this month. Lunch starts at noon on Wednesday March
20th at the Library... read
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DCCA presents tribute to Piano Men Elton
John & Billy Joel
Darke County Center for the Arts will present “Piano Men: A Tribute to
Elton John and Billy Joel” at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall on Saturday
March 30; the show, the third of DCCA’s Artists Series 2018-2019 Ruby
Anniversary season, starts at 8 p.m. “This timeless music reaches
across generations to appeal to an audience from many demographics and
almost all ages,” said... read
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Quilt Club at Library
The Greenville Public Library welcomes back the Towne Squares Quilt
Club on Saturday March 16th from 9:00 to 4:00. Once again they
will be set up at the Library to display their beautiful quilts and the
craft behind creating them. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into
making a quilt or simply love the splendor and design of quilts, then
stop in. The quilters will be happy to... read
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Greenville Senior High School Orchestra in
Concert
A concert will be given the Greenville Senior High School Orchestra on
Thursday, March 14. The concert will begin at 7pm in the
beautiful Memorial Hall. The performance by the orchestra is free
and open to the public. The orchestra will perform various selections
for the evening including music both classical and pop and show. Please
plan to join us for a... read
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Darke
County Parks… Beginner
Beekeeping at the Parks
With the increased awareness of the importance of pollinators, Darke
County Parks invites those interested in beekeeping to a free class on
March 16 at 10am. The program will be held at Shawnee Prairie Preserve
Nature Center. Get acquainted with the basics of beekeeping including
equipment, natural history and maintenance. Join an experienced
beekeeper and naturalist for an introductory... read
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Self
Defense Class at Library
Ever wanted to learn self-defense? There's no better time to start than
now. Assailants don't wait for you to be in "better shape" or
"healed up." Join IKI Krav Maga Instructor Aaron Olson at the
Greenville Public Library for a one hour class Monday March 18th at
6:30 p.m. Krav Maga is a military self-defense and fighting
system developed for the Israel Defense Forces... read
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Prevention Action Alliance… Tell the World Who You Are; 2018 We Are The Majority Rally April 30
-- The psychologist Carl Jung said, “The world will ask you who you
are, and if you do not know, the world will tell you.” Today, I’d
suggest that the world doesn’t even ask—it jumps straight to telling
you who you are. Young people today know this well. Everywhere they go,
people are telling them that they’re lazy, entitled, disconnected from
their communities, too connected... read
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Charger Athletics Reverse Raffle Event to
Support Student-Athletes
The Edison State Community College Athletics Department and the Edison
Foundation are partnering to host the tenth annual Charger Athletics
Reverse Raffle event on Thursday, March 21, at 6 p.m. in the Robinson
Theater at the Piqua Campus. Just as internship and co-op experiences
enhance academic programs at Edison State, intercollegiate athletics
allow students to test and form... read
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Registration Open for New Conservation Day
Camp
Darke Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is excited to
announce that on June 12th and 13th we will host the first annual Darke
County Conservation Day Camp! This camp is geared for current Darke
County 1st through 4th grade students. During the event, we will
provide students the opportunity to get outside and learn about how
their daily actions affect wildlife, water, soil and... read
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DCCA presents music and history of Great
Lakes in schools
Troubadour Lee Murdock will share songs and stories revealing the
history of the Great Lakes and the people who live, work, and play
around these freshwater highways with fourth- to sixth-graders in all
local public schools March 4 through 8. The final presentation of Darke
County Center for the Arts’ Arts In Education series for this school
year, this entertaining, informative... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Spring Cleaning at
Library
Have you ever wondered what you should focus on during spring cleaning?
How about which products are the best? We have the answers for you!
Suds in a Bucket Cleaning Service will be at the Greenville Public
Library to discuss and demonstrate how to get that deep down clean just
in time for spring. Join us Tuesday March 12th 6 p.m. No
registration necessary. For more... read
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Versailles Rehab Offers Free Lunch &
Learn
Wednesday, March 13 at 12 pm - Versailles Rehab and Healthcare Center
will host a Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, March 13 at 12 pm.
Participants will enjoy a delicious lunch and an important discussion
about Advanced Directives, including the Healthcare Power of Attorney
and the Living Will. Ms. Elizabeth Durnell-Maier, a local
attorney, will discuss the importance of these... read
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Darke County Area Blood Drives set for March;
Celebrate
St. Pat’s Season with ‘Sham-Rock’ T-Shirt
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Several Darke County area community blood drives
are available in March with a St. Patrick’s Day theme. Everyone who
registers to donate will receive the new “Blood Donors ShamROCK!”
t-shirt. Make an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call
1-800-388-GIVE. Community Blood Center is asking donors to help sustain
the area blood supply against the challenges... read
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DCRWC to host Ohio Auditor Liaison;
Ohio
Auditor Keith Faber’s Western Liaison to Speak
GREENVILLE, OHIO – The Darke County Republican Women’s Club (DCRWC) is
hosting featured speaker Joe Braden at 6 p.m. on March 11 at the
Chestnut Village Center of the Brethren Home Retirement Community, 750
Chestnut Street, Greenville. Braden is a member of the team
representing newly elected Auditor of State Keith Faber in western
Ohio. “It will be wonderful to hear... read
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Author’s Night at Library
The Friends of the Greenville Public Library will host their first 2019
Author’s Night on Friday March 8th at the third floor of the
Library. Finger snacks will be served from 6:15-6:55. Doors
open at 6:15; program begins at 7:00. Our first author is Jess
Montgomery (aka Sharon Short). Sharon has chosen a new pen name
for her new book, The Widows. A historical mystery set in 1920s
Appalachian... read
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2019 Tree Sale Underway
The Darke Soil & Water Conservation District is conducting its
annual tree seedling sale until March 22nd. Pick up date is scheduled
for April 9th – 11th.We are offering some new species and some larger
varieties. 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... read
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Edison State to Hold Informational Meeting
on Ag Education Degree
Edison State Community College and Central State University will be
holding an informational meeting for students interested in pursuing a
bachelor’s degree in agricultural education on Wednesday, March 6 at 3
p.m. The meeting will be held at Edison State’s Greenville campus
located at 601 Wagner Avenue. The newly formed partnership allows
students to begin their college... read
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at DCCA’s
“Irish Wave” Fundraiser
Darke County Center for the Arts will host “Irish Wave” at Montage Cafe
in downtown Greenville on Friday, March 15; 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 the
Family Theatre Series... read
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Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans at Library
Film Series
The Greenville Public Library Third Floor Film Series will screen the
1927 silent classic Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans in March.
Directed by F.W. Murnau, Sunrise tells the story of a failing marriage
that finds new hope and energy. The film opens on an unnamed farming
couple who are clearly miserable in their life together. The husband
(George O'Brien) is having an affair with... read
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Darke S.W.C.D…. Camp Canopy Registration is Open for 2019
COLUMBUS, OH – Registration is now open for the popular Camp Canopy,
which runs from June 9-14, according to the Ohio Department of Natural
Resources (ODNR). Coordinators for Camp Canopy are developing brand-new
classes and new adventure-themed recreational activities, in addition
to the traditional learning topics and fun activities from previous
years, according... read
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Sponsors still needed for Bowl or Kids’ Sake
Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke
County’s largest fundraiser of the year, kicks off Friday, March 1, at
Belmar Lanes in Sidney starting at 4:00pm, and at Treaty Lanes in
Greenville starting at 5:30pm. This two-day bowl-a-thon will
continue on Saturday, March 2 at both locations with Belmar bowling
times starting at 11:30am and Treaty starting... read
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Bradford Ohio Railroad
Museum… BORM Schedule of Events
for 2019
Museum Hours April- October Saturday 10 am- 3 pm. April 6 Salute to the
railroader's 2- 4 pm. Current and Former Railroaders Welcome to share
stories and visit the BF Tower. We will be showing Edison Railroad
movies from the 1890's. May 4 Dining By rail 6- 9 Pm. Silent and Live
auction of items from Wine Tasting Tours, to gift Baskets to tickets
for train rides... read
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Darke County Parks… 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 2nd
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 Ohio maple syrup! Breakfast
will be Saturday, March 2nd, from 8:00am... read
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DCCA presents Great Lakes Troubadour Lee
Murdock
Great Lakes troubadour Lee Murdock will sing seafaring songs and share
stories of ships that go down and ships that come in when he performs
at Arcanum Historical Society’s Wayne Trail House on Thursday, March 7;
a part of Darke County Center for the Arts’ Coffeehouse Series, the
show starts at 7 p.m. “Lee has uncovered a boundless body of music and
stories about the... read
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Garst
Museum Hosts February Speakers Series
On Sunday, February 24, 2019, at 2 p.m., Garst Museum welcomes Dr.
William Trollinger from the University of Dayton as a guest speaker.
Dr. Trollinger’s program “Terrorizing Immigrants and Catholics: The Ku
Klux Klan in the 1920s” will reflect on this sensitive and difficult
time in American history. Having virtually disappeared in the late
nineteenth century, the Ku Klux Klan exploded... read
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Edison State… Black History Month Event to Focus on
Justice and Equality
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company 2 Set to Perform - The Diversity
Committee at Edison State Community College is celebrating Black
History Month with a special event that focuses on justice and
equality. The event will be held on Wednesday, February 27 from 6–8
p.m. in the Robinson Theater of the Piqua Campus and is free and open
to the community. The evening... read
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Greenville Public Library… Craft Beer Series at Library
Winter is the perfect time of year to enjoy porters and stouts. These
styles feature dark malts that evoke coffee, chocolate, and other
comforting, warming flavors, and they can be the perfect companion to a
cold winter night. As we will discuss in this class, porters were the
first style of beer to be brewed on an industrial scale during the
early days of the Industrial Revolution... read
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Greenville City Schools… Kindergarten Registration 2019-2020
Greenville City Schools will be holding kindergarten registration at
Greenville Elementary, 1111 N. Ohio St., on the following dates and
times: Tuesday, April 2nd, 4 P.M.—7 P.M.; Wednesday, April 3rd, 4
P.M.—6 P.M.; Thursday, April 4th, 4 P.M.—6 P.M. Children must be five
years of age on or before August 1, 2019. Parent only needed at
registration. Children will be screened on a later date... read
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Darke County Parks… On the Trail: Weather by the Sky
Hot or cold; wet or dry; all is revealed with a glance at the sky! Find
out if cows really lie down before it rains or if pink skies at night
really guarantee sailors’ delight. Learn how to tell the weather
forecast, identify pressure fronts, and predict storms by keeping a
head in the clouds. Join us at the Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature
Center Thursday, February 21 at 6:30 PM for this informative... read
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February’s Lunch & Learn at Library
The Greenville Public Library’s Lunch & Learn for February will
feature Jesse Berry from Blue Lantern Tea. Jesse will speak on the
exceptional health benefits tea has to offer, and demon-strate the
beauty, rich philosophy, history and overall culture of tea. Blue
Lantern Tea is a family owned and operated business. Jesse & wife
Kim have over fifteen years of tea experience in... 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 new skill and help out the park district... read
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DCVB & Main Street Greenville unveil
2019 Darke County Restaurant Week
GREENVILLE, OH – The Darke County Visitors Bureau and Main Street
Greenville recently unveiled the theme for Darke County’s second annual
restaurant week, “Pizza & Pints.” Pizza & Pints will take place
from February 17-23 at five participating restaurants around the
county. Diners will be able to enjoy pizza and beer-themed specials
during that week. When they eat out, they’ll be able to earn punches...
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Win a Trip to Ireland this March
DCCA Fundraiser… Off to the Isle 2019 - 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... read
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Levi Coffin & the Underground Railroad
at Library
Joanna Hahn, Site Manager at the Levi & Catharine Coffin State
Historic Site, will present this free presentation on Tuesday February
19th at 6:00 at the Greenville Public Library. Registration is
not required but seating is limited to 40. This event will be able to
be viewed live via Facebook Live Stream. Levi Coffin is often credited
with the title of President of the Underground Railroad... read
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First Presbyterian
Church… Work, work, work; what
is “work”?
Google defines the word “work” as “activity involving mental or
physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result; something
a person (or thing) has to do”. Most of us spend the majority of
our waking hours doing some kind of work – in the office, on the job
site, or around the house. This means that the dinner you made
for someone else, the package you dropped... read
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Bowl for Kids’ Sake set for March 1 & 2
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is gearing up for
their annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake which will be held March 1 & 2 at
Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney and Treaty Lanes in Greenville. Bowl for
Kids’ Sake is a nationally-recognized Big Brothers Big Sisters event
and open to the public. Bowl for Kids’ Sake serves as a fun and
easy way for community members to support the... read
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Greenville Girls Softball Registration Open
Registration for the 2019 Greenville Girls Softball Association summer
softball program is underway. GGSA offers slow pitch and fast
pitch softball to all girls ages 4-19 years of age. All Darke County
girls are welcome to play slow pitch softball at the Stebbins Field
facility located on State Route 49 North in Greenville. Slow Pitch
leagues include T-Ball, Munchkin, Minor, Junior, and Senior Leagues... read
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Offers Skating
Parties
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke will be holding their
annual Roll for Kids’ Sake on Sunday, February 17, at two separate
locations and times. In Shelby County, the party will take place
at Rolling Hills Skate from 6-10pm. In Darke County, the party
will be held at The Skate Place from 6:30-9pm. The parties are
open to the public and benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby... read
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Darke County Parks Adopt-a-Bird Program
It’s not every day you have the opportunity to come face to face with a
bird of prey. At Darke County Parks, we provide food, medicine and,
above all, a home for four raptor species. Each of the five birds we
house have been rehabilitated and can no longer be released into the
wild due to injuries that prevent release into the wild. Caring for a
bird of prey is an expensive endeavor. Feeding... read
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Library's “Book Blizzard”
The ever popular Adult Winter Read “Book Blizzard” starts February 1st
at the Greenville Public Library and runs all month.
Participation is for ages 18 and older and consists of the same easy
process: read a book, ebook, magazine, audiobook, or attend an event -
then fill out a form with your name and the title. Prizes for the
weekly drawings are soaps, lotions, balms, and wax melts... read
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Game Club at Library
Join us every second Saturday from 12:00 to 4:00 at the Greenville
Public Library for Game Club. The board game: humanity’s fun,
social, and cheap form of easy entertainment. Man’s love for
competition has evolved over the centuries; and over the years,
strategic board games have triumphed as man’s greatest and most
challenging passion. So come and test out... read
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Darke County February blood drives
Winter is a challenging time for blood supply - DARKE COUNTY, Ohio –
Several donation opportunities are available for the month of February
in Darke County. The blood drive comes during the heart of winter and
continues the theme of Ohio’s first Blood Donor Awareness Month.
Everyone who registers to donate will receive the commemorative “Ohio
Blood Donor Awareness Month... read
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Darke County Center for
the Arts… Songstress Lisa Biales
returns to Greenville
Singer/songwriter Lisa Biales will bring her trio to The Bistro Off
Broadway in Greenville on Thursday, February 28; a part of Darke County
Center for the Arts’ intimate Coffeehouse Series, the show starts at 7
p.m. “Lisa’s past appearances in our community have earned her a
well-deserved enthusiastic local following,” stated DCCA Artistic
Director Keith Rawlins. “Her... read
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The Alpha Course is coming to EUM Church
Alpha is a place to explore life’s biggest questions in a safe and open
environment. Questions like why am I here? What’s my purpose? Is there
more to life than this? Is there a God that cares about me? It’s a
series of sessions where anyone can share their thoughts and opinions
and ask questions without feeling judged. Each session includes a light
meal, a short talk that explores... read
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Snow Falling on Cedars at Library's Film
Series
The Third Floor Film Series will screen the 1999 film Snow Falling on
Cedars in February. Directed by Scott Hicks and based on the titular
1994 novel by David Guterson (available for check-out at GPL), Snow
Falling on Cedars takes a powerful look at love and honor in the face
of prejudice. Set shortly after World War II in an isolated fishing
town in the Pacific Northwest, the film centers around... read
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“Missing Puzzle Pieces” at Library
Join us for a heartfelt evening with author Ann Mann on Thursday
January 31st at 6:00 p.m. at the Greenville Public Library as she tells
her personal story of adoption and her journey to find her biological
parents and siblings. Ann’s book Missing Puzzle Pieces will be for sale
after the presentation and is also available from the Library. Ann
explains "I do remember that I always knew... read
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First Presbyterian
Church… Swingin’ With the Saints
set for Feb. 17
Swingin’ With the Saints, a free concert for the community, will be
presented Sunday, February 17 at 3 p.m. Eric Loy will be the
featured artist. Eric plays several types of guitars, including
the harp guitar. Playing since grade school, he has been inspired
by a variety of musicians and styles. Whether it’s classical,
pop, sacred, rock, jazz, or an original composition... read
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DCCA presents the Rainbow Fish
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Mermaid Theatre of Nova
Scotia’s production of The Rainbow Fish at Henry St. Clair Memorial
Hall in Greenville on Sunday, February 10 at 2 p.m. “This classic
children’s book about the beautiful fish who learned that by sharing
his most prized possession he could earn friends and gain happiness won
international acclaim... read
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Ribbon-Cutting Event to Celebrate Opening
of Edison State Campus at Eaton
Edison State Community College President Dr. Doreen Larson invites
community members and supporters to help commemorate the opening of the
Edison State Campus at Eaton with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 450
Washington Jackson Road. The dedication will take place on January 23,
2019, at 2:00 p.m. Earlier this year, Edison State Community College
announced they... read
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Don’t miss DCCA’s Fundraising Event “A
Taste of Wine and Jazz”
Darke County Center for the Arts will present “A Taste of Wine and
Jazz” on Friday, January 18 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 and join us for a warm... read
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“Lunch & Learn” at Library
The Greenville Public Library’s “Lunch & Learn” for January will
feature Karen Droesch, Diabetic educator and dietitian at Wayne
HealthCare. The title of Karen’s presentation is “A New Look at
Food in the New Year,” a very timely subject. Karen explains, “The new
year is a great time to refocus on making healthy lifestyle choices
which includes eating healthy. Food is needed for our body to
properly... read
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Greenville Art Guild Acrylic Workshop
January 12
Is your New Year's resolution to try your hand at painting? Here
is your chance! A great way to start a creative year is to register for
the Greenville Art Guild's Acrylic Workshop on Saturday, January 12
from 10:00 to 1:00 in the former junior high art room at the rear of
Memorial Hall in Greenville. We are so excited that the
Greenville Schools are letting us use this convenient and art
friendly... read
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Darke County Area January Blood Drives
January is Ohio Blood Donor Awareness Month - DARKE COUNTY, Ohio –
Darke County will host some of the first blood drives of the inaugural
Ohio Blood Donor Awareness Month. Everyone who registers to
donate will receive the commemorative “Ohio Blood Donor Awareness
Month” t-shirt. Schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or
call 1-800-388-GIVE. CBC has an... read
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Volunteers Needed to Clean up WAA Wreaths
at Greenville Union Cemetery
The time has come to pick up the WAA wreaths that were placed at the
Greenville Union Cemetery during the 2018 Wreaths Across America Day
Remembrance Program. Fort GreeneVille Chapter Daughters of the American
Revolution will be hosting the removal of WAA wreaths.
Volunteers are invited to participate in this annual WAA Project. The
WAA Retirement Ceremony... read
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Arsenic & Old Lace at Library Film
Series
Arsenic & Old Lace, released in 1944 and directed by the great
Frank Capra, is a screwball comedy film with a dark streak. Cary
Grant plays Mortimer Brewster, a New York City writer who returns to
the home of his aunts Abby and Martha on the day of his wedding.
He accidentally discovers they've been ushering lonely old men to their
eternal rest without a thought to the... read
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Farmland Preservation Applications Now
Available
GREENVILLE – Darke Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is
pleased to announce that applications for the Local Agricultural
Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP) are now available. The LAEPP provides
funding to farmland owners for placing a perpetual agricultural
easement on their property. This permanent, voluntary easement is
a legally binding restriction placed... read
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Griefshare Restarting at EUM
Many grieving people find they are only beginning the work of healing
from the loss of a loved one when friends and family have returned to
their daily routines. GriefShare is a 13-week program where you can
find encouragement, support, and help in grieving the loss of your
loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts
and real-life stories, followed by... read
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Tickets Available for New Year’s Eve Bash!
GREENVILLE, Ohio - Ring in the new year in style and Light up the Night
at a glittering New Year's Eve Celebration! Dress up in your finest
threads and dance the night away at this fabulous party featuring live
music, delicious hors d'oeuvres, fun party favors, midnight snacks, and
a complimentary glass of champagne to toast the new year. Throughout
the night there will be chances to... read
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GHS Instrumental Music Department to
Present Sounds of the Season
The Instrumental Music Department of Greenville Senior High School will
present its annual Sounds of the Season concert on Thursday, December
13th at 7pm at Memorial Hall. The concert is free and open to the
public. The Sounds of the Season Concert will feature the Jazz Scene,
Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony and Orchestra. The Jazz Scene will
feature music of the season... read
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Decorate the Fish Mitten Tree
The Fish Mitten Tree once again needs donated gloves and mittens to
decorate its 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 will stand inside the Brethren Retirement Community,
750 Chestnut Street, Greenville, and in Fourman... read
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2019 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, for their
part... read
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Friends of the Library Holiday Open House
Join us for our annual holiday cookie extravaganza on Saturday December
8th from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. at the Greenville Public Library.
As always there will be tables full of delicious cookies, punch, and
coffee, plus live music provided by a string quartet and flutist Nancy
Jackson. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be attending! Kids
can get their picture taken with them for... read
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Red Cross Collecting Coffee for Area VA
hospitals & offices
Launching new program called Java for G.I.s - Nov. 19, 2018—
Across our community this week, families will sit down to Thanksgiving
dinner, spend time with family and friends and take time to give thanks
and share with each other what matters most. Please consider,
remember and give thanks for the men and women of the United States
Military, who bravely serve everyday... read
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Darke County December Blood Drives
Feel good about giving… all the way to your jingle toes… DARKE COUNTY,
Ohio – Darke County will have several holiday season community blood
drives. Community Blood Center is celebrating the season by
offering a warm gift of colorful holiday socks to everyone who
registers to donate. Schedule an appointment online at
www.DonorTime.com or call 1-800-388-GIVE. The... read
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Edison State Students on Bullying
Five “Fundamentals of Communication” students at Edison State Community
College, Darke County Campus, will offer a presentation addressing the
issues of bullying on Tuesday December 11th at 6:30 p.m. at the
Greenville Public Library. Dawn Cleere, Hope Byrum, Baylee Petry, Renee
Netzley and Christopher Bucklew will talk about the different types... read
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Author Share & Sign at Library
Join us Wednesday December 5th at 6:00 p.m. for young adult author
Julie Kramer who has just written her second novel The Journey of
Dragons. Julie will discuss the specifics of writing a
sequel to her first novel The Science of Dragons and the differences
between writing a first and second book. One challenge is keeping the
momentum going. Julie will also share excerpts from 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 1st 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 area, you can... read
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Holiday Open House and Art Exhibit at Garst
Museum
The public is invited to Garst Museum’s annual Holiday Open House on
Sunday, December 2 from 1− 4 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments and free
admission on December 2--our gift to you. A special “Christmas on
the Farm” theme will reflect the history of 13 historic Darke County
barns. Join us as we unveil an original oil painting of each barn done
by Cincinnati artist... read
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The Thin Man at Library Film Series
The Thin Man, released in 1934 and directed by W. S. Van Dyke, is a
mystery-comedy film that follows the exploits of crime-solving couple
Nick and Nora Charles as they seek to unravel a labyrinthine murder
mystery. Released just as the Hays Code was coming into effect, the
film displays some mildly racy humor that was erased from Hollywood
films within the... read
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“Lucky Chops” to Headline Edison State Event
Five-member high-energy brass funk band Lucky Chops will be changing
things up at this year’s Holiday Evening at Edison State on Wednesday,
November 28 with their redefined sound and energy that has resonated
worldwide with viral success. Originating in 2006, members of Lucky
Chops trace their roots to New York City’s LaGuardia Arts High School
and performing... read
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Darke County Parks
Winter Speaker Series: … “Thru-hiking
the Buckeye Trail”
Join Darke County Parks as we welcome our first Winter Speaker, Andy
Niekamp to Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center on December 6th at
6:30pm. On an 88-day thru-hike of Ohio's Buckeye Trail, Andy "Captain
Blue" Niekamp made the most amazing long-distance journey of his life.
As he walked his home state through wilderness, farmland, small
towns... read
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Darke County Center for
the Arts… Texas Tenors return
for Holiday Concert
Darke County Center for the Arts will present The Texas Tenors in “Deep
in the Heart of Christmas” at Greenville’s St. Clair Memorial Hall on
Sunday December 9; the concert begins at 7 p.m. The award-winning trio,
a top four finalist in the fourth season of America’s Got Talent and
the highest ranking vocal group in the entire history of the show,
combine country... read
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Parks host Wayne Nichols Memorial Snowman
Decorating Contest
In addition to the Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland luminary event, Darke
County Parks held its first ever snowman decorating contest in
2017. The contest was extremely popular with several
organizations and business participating. The success of that
first-time event last year was undoubtedly due to the time and effort
of parks maintenance supervisor, Wayne Nichols. Wayne... read
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Santa's Coming to Apple Farm Service
Everyone at Apple Farm Service was excited to learn that the big man in
red is stopping by each Apple Farm Service location to fill up on his
farm toys! To celebrate, Apple Farm Service is turning their showrooms
into Santa’s workshop! Children and their families are invited for a
morning of fun with Santa. Get a free printed photo with Santa, warm
yourself with fresh... read
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Edison State students to address bullying
at Greenville Library
GREENVILLE – Five Fundamentals of Communication students at Edison
State Community College, Darke County Campus, will offer a presentation
addressing the issues of bullying on Dec. 11 at the Greenville Public
Library. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dawn Cleere, Hope Byrum,
Baylee Petry, Renee Netzley and Christopher Bucklew will talk about
the... read
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Shop Local in Downtown Greenville to Win
GREENVILLE, Ohio- This holiday season, shoppers can earn chances to win
hundreds of dollars in merchandise and gift certificates through “Win
the Window,” a shop local campaign by Main Street Greenville and Second
National Bank. "This promotion was created to encourage and remind
people to shop local during the holiday season and to support our
downtown businesses," said... read
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Project FeederWatch at DCP
Calling all birder-watchers! Join the Darke County Park District, and
participate in Project FeederWatch, every Tuesday and Wednesday from
9-11am. FeederWatch 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 ornithologists and... read
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Darke County Parks:… Changes Coming To Annual Luminary Event
The Darke County Parks invites you to their 11th annual Walkin’ in a
Winter Wonderland at Shawnee Prairie Preserve! On Saturday, December
1st from 6pm – 9pm, join us for one of our favorite events of the year,
including many of your favorite festive actives, including over 500
luminaries, log house visitations and refreshments, marshmallow
roasting... read
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Winter
Hiking Series: Full Beaver-Moon Hike
Winter’s chilly weather is creeping in and brings with it unique hiking
opportunities, and Darke County Parks invites you to the join them. On
November 21st at 5:30pm join a naturalist at Shawnee Prairie Preserve
on St. Rt. 502 just west of Greenville to enjoy the full beaver-moon.
Remember to dress for the cold evening temperatures and to bring a
flashlight if you choose. In the event of cloudy skies... read
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It's Hometown Holiday Horse Parade week!
Includes Schedule of Events - It's the most wonderful time of the year!
The 2018 Hometown Holiday Horse Parade returns on Saturday, November
17th 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 2018 Hometown Holiday Horse Parade Grand Marshal
is... read
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Event Aims to Close STEMM Employment Gap
Among Women
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, in 2017, Women filled 47
percent of all U.S. jobs in 2015 but held only 24 percent of STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) jobs. Likewise,
women constitute slightly more than half of college-educated workers
but makeup only 25 percent of college-educated STEM workers. On
Friday... read
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Program to Highlight Veteran History
Edison State Community College, the Miami Valley Veterans Museum, and
Versailles Schools are working collaboratively to present a salute to
American war heroes on Wednesday, November 14 at 12:30 p.m. at the
Versailles High School auditorium. Area veterans and their families are
invited to attend and hear the stories of World War II veteran, Harry
Ashburn; Korean War... read
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Chief Meteorologist To Speak At Darke SWCD
Annual Meeting
GREENVILLE – Come celebrate the conservation accomplishments and
partnerships from the past year with Darke Soil & Water
Conservation District (SWCD) at their Annual Meeting and Banquet on
Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Greenville VFW. The doors will
open at 6:00 pm with the meal beginning at 6:30 pm. Tickets are
available for $10.00, all are welcome to attend... read
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Comic Jugglers open DCCA’s Family Theatre
Series
Darke County Center for the Arts will open their Family Theatre Series
season at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Sunday,
November 18 with “Playing By Air,” a trio of artists in a comedic
performance featuring juggling, music, and circus. According to DCCA
Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, the show features an electrifying
display of lights, color, and motion featuring engaging... read
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OSU Extension to offer Beef Quality
Assurance Certification
What is Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)? BQA is a nationally coordinated,
state implemented program that provides systematic information to U.S.
beef producers and beef consumers of how common sense husbandry
techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise
cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions. Register
by... read
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DCCA presents songwriting workshop in local
high schools
Darke County Center for the Arts will present award-winning
singer/songwriter Jonathan Kingham November 12 through 15 in all local
high schools. He will be assisted in these free-style songwriting
workshops by Ryan Shea Smith, another recipient of multiple songwriting
awards. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, the duo
received lavish praise from students... read
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Instant Pots… Meals in Minutes,
Diane Barga, OSU Extension Educator
Have you heard the hype about the instant pot, the new trend in
cooking? Are you interested in learning more about how to use
your instant pot? Are you curious on how they work and if they
are worth purchasing? This class is for you. Come and join
an interactive class, where we learn the functions on an instant pot
and prepare and sample a dish or two made with... read
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Gingerbread
Barn-Raising at Library
Kick-off the holiday festivities and unleash your creative side with a
new twist to the traditional gingerbread house on Thursday November
29th at 6:00 p.m. at the Greenville Public Library. We’ll supply
the fixins; you bring the family. This event is free but the
ginger-bread kits are limited. Please call 548-3915 to save your
spot! The first known recipe... read
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Elks
announces Hoop Shoot Competition for youth
Greenville Elks Lodge #1139 announce the Local Competition of the
National Elks Hoop Shoot Competition on November 25, @ 1:00PM at the
Greenville High School. The competition is FREE and OPEN to all
participants in Darke County. Registration will open at Noon with
competition beginning at 1:00PM. The Elks National Hoop
Shoot is free throw contest for youth... read
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OSU Extension… CALM Down for the Holidays Challenge
For many, the holiday season is a busy, stressful time of the year, and
it’s common for our health goals to take a backseat to the celebrations
and obligations of the season. Do you want some tips and ideas to relax
and enjoy the holidays in a healthier way this year? Join the Count
CALM Down for the Holidays email wellness challenge for healthy living
tips and encouragement to... read
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Darke County Friends of the
Shelter… Pictures with Santa
Claus
Get your Pet's Picture taken with SANTA CLAUS on Saturday, November
17th, 2018 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 to meet members of
the Friends of the Shelter... read
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Thanksgiving dinner at First Presbyterian
Church
Come share a Thanksgiving dinner with our community family on
Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2018, from 11:30 – 1:00. Don’t
settle for a TV dinner alone when you can join others in this family
meal with “all the trimmings”! First Presbyterian Church at 114
East Fourth Street invites you to share Thanksgiving blessings. Besides
the turkey and dressing, the meal includes... read
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DCCA presents singer/songwriter Jonathan
Kingham at Montage
Darke County Center for the Arts will present folk, pop, and jazz
musician Jonathan Kingham at Montage Cafe in downtown Greenville on
Thursday, November 15. The second presentation of DCCA’s Coffeehouse
Series season, the show begins at 7 p.m. “Jonathan’s songs have won
international songwriting contests and his singing has been featured...
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Fossils of Ohio at Darke County Parks
One of the most well-attended programs Darke County Parks offered last
year featured the Mercer County Library’s Langsdon Mineral
Collection. We are excited to bring Tony Rotondo and Glenn Hux
back to Shawnee Prairie Preserve’s Nature Center November 15 for the
Fossils of Ohio program at 6:30pm. Please register today for this free
evening of hands-on discovery... read
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Garst Museum Pays Tribute to Veterans with
Free Lecture
On Saturday, November 10 at 2 p.m., Garst Museum will pay tribute to
veterans with a special Veterans Day program focusing on the 100th
anniversary of World War I with featured speaker Dr. Jonathan Winkler,
professor and chair of the Department of History at Wright State
University. A native of Ohio, Dr. Winkler is the author of Nexus:
Strategic Communications and... read
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The Natural Path Visits Darke County Parks
Darke County Parks is pleased to welcome Sarah Royer ND, CNHP Owner/
Reflexologist of The Natural Path LLC to the Bish Discovery Center,
located on 404 N. Ohio St, on November 7 at 6pm. The Natural Path
LLC is a holistic wellness company focused on proper nutrition and
fueling your body to function at its optimum level. Royer
said she became interested in reflexology, about 20... read
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Holiday Boutique at EUM Church
November 10, 2018 EUM Women’s Ministry is hosting their annual Holiday
Boutique. Whether you have Christmas shopping to do, need a Girls’ Day
Out, or just want to help a great cause, stop out at the EUM Church
Worship Center, 1451 Sater Street, Greenville, OH on Saturday, November
10! We will be open for business from 9 am – 2 pm. You can grab lunch
or pick up some... read
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Library Film Series Does Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock's 1943 film Shadow of a Doubt is a suspense classic
that continues to unnerve audiences to this day. When Charles Oakley
(Joseph Cotten) arrives at this sister's home in California, the entire
family is happy to see him, especially his niece and namesake, Charlie
(Teresa Wright). But when two detectives show up in town looking for
the Merry Widow... read
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Veterans Day Parade on Armistice Day Nov. 11
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice Day. Armistice
Day is commemorated every year on 11 November to mark the armistice
signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany at Compiègne,
France for the end of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I.
The historical event took effect at eleven o'clock in the morning—the
"eleventh hour of the... read
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Library's “Author Share & Sign”
The Greenville Public Library is proud to host author E. Scott Martin
at its next “Author Sign & Share” on Thursday November 1st at 6:00
p.m. This event is always held in the Reference Room on the
second floor and registration is not required. Erik Martin is a
reporter for The Daily Advocate and has released his first book Four
Questions: A Novella. Erik, whose pen name... read
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Old Fashioned Campfire at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve
Enjoy a special evening in the woods, circled around a warm, autumn
campfire. The last Darke County Park’s campfire of the year will
be at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on Friday, November 2 at 6:30pm.
Through stories, song and activities we’ll welcome in the coming season
of snow! Discover how the wildlife of Shawnee Prairie Preserve
prepares for winter while listening... read
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DCCA presents unique Arts in Education event
“Kathakaar, The Spinning Storyteller” will explore the multi-cultural
history of India in an interactive presentation for kindergarten
through third grade students in all local public schools from October
29 through November 2 as part of Darke County Center for the Arts’ Arts
In Education series. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins,
dancer and tabla player... read
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MVCTC Parent Teacher Conferences Scheduled
Englewood, Ohio – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) has
scheduled the 2018-2019 Parent Teacher Conferences for Thursday,
November 1, from 3-7 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for parents
to visit MVCTC, meet the staff, and see examples of their child’s
progress at MVCTC. Parents are asked to contact their child’s
instructors to set-up a conference at a... read
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The 2019 Pet Calendar is Available
Since 2007, the Darke County Friends of the Shelter have assembled a 12
month calendar as a fundraiser for their several projects. The monthly
pictures are made up of local pets. The 2019 calendar is now available
and has photos of any kind of pets. The calendars make great gifts for
Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc. and are sold at the Shelter
(5066 County Home Rd., Greenville... read
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Cancer Association to hold Gospel Sing
November 11
The public is invited to a free gospel concert to be held Sunday,
November 11, 2018 at Memorial Hall in Greenville, Ohio. The event
starts at 3 pm and ends at 5 pm. There will be local artists
singing at the event including: Acclaim, Harmony, Cindy Fisher
and Randy Brown. Emcees will be Gaylen Blosser and Randy
Brown. There will be a freewill offering which will go to the
Cancer Association to help... read
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Health Science Program Applications at
Edison State Now Available
Applications for the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) and Physical
Therapy Assistant (PTA) associate degree programs at Edison State
Community College are currently being accepted. The Medical Laboratory
Technician (also known as Clinical Laboratory Technician) program
trains students on obtaining, processing, testing, and evaluating
biological samples... read
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Greenville High School…
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. 5, and continuing
through March 28, 2019. There will be no walking during Christmas
break. Also, if school is closed during... read
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DCCA opens Coffeehouse Series with unique
presentation
Darke County Center for the Arts will open its 2018-2019 Coffeehouse
Series season on Thursday, November 1 at the Arts Depot in Union City
by presenting “Kathakaar—The Spinning Storyteller.” According to DCCA
officials, this performance is unlike any other presented since the
inception of the casual Coffehouse Series. “Kathakaars were the
bards... read
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DCCA announces Ghost Walk Guides and Actors
Darke County Center for the Arts will continue a long-standing
Halloween-season tradition when they host their annual Ghost Walk in
downtown Greenville beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 26,
Saturday, October 27, and Sunday, October 28; and the organization will
also host a new Ghost Walk in Greenville Union Cemetery on Sunday,
October 28 at 4:30 p.m. and again... read
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Greenville City Schools to Present String
Fling
The orchestras of Greenville City Schools will present their annual
Fall performance of String Fling Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:30pm at
Memorial Hall. The concert will feature the 5th grade strings
performing Rolling Along, Mozart Melody and other selections from their
book. The 6th grade strings will be featured performing
Salsa Fest and Ninja. The 7th... read
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Beggars Night and Halloween Parade returns
to Downtown Greenville
GREENVILLE, Ohio- On Thursday, October 25th, downtown Greenville will
be transformed into a trail of Halloween treats for elementary school
aged children. The Early Bird/BlueBag Media, Main Street Greenville,
and downtown businesses are pleased to bring this safe Halloween event
to the community! There are many ways to join in the fun, including
a... read
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Stagelight Players Present Festival of
Horror: An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
The Edison Stagelight Players (ESP) will present Festival of Horror: An
Evening with Edgar Allan Poe by Robert Mason and co-directed by Emily
Beisner, Matt Beisner, Chris Garner, and Jennifer Scott. Performances
will be held October 26 through November 5 in the Robinson Theater at
Edison State Community College’s Piqua Campus. “Festival of... read
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18th 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 18th annual “Warm Winter Wear for Darke County
Children” program. Thanks to generous donations from caring individuals
and businesses within our community... read
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Library Craft Beer Series: Trappist
Breweries
Beer has been brewed at monasteries in Europe since before the Middle
Ages, and one sect of the Benedictine Order, the Trappists, still brew
beer commercially. Trappist breweries produce some of the most revered
beers in the world, and an abbey must meet strict requirements to be
certified as a Trappist brewery. There is rich history and tradition
behind... read
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OSU Extension… Instant Pots Meals in Minutes,
Diane Barga, Extension Educator
Have you heard the hype about the instant pot, the new trend in
cooking? Are you interested in learning more about how to use
your instant pot? Are you curious on how they work and if they
are worth purchasing? This class is for you. Come and join
an interactive class, where we learn the functions on an instant pot
and prepare and sample a dish or two made... read
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Darke County Parks… “On the Trail” Water Filtration
Water. It is crucial to our survival and when we are hiking,
whether Darke County Parks, or Glacier National Park, we should always
carry our water bottles. But what if you are on a long hike and
need to refill along the trail? Join a naturalist on Saturday, October
27 at 1pm at the new Bish Discovery Center (404 N. Ohio Street,
Greenville) to learn the tools and... read
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Versailles Bicentennial Kick Off Celebration
The Bicentennial Committee of the Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce
and BMI are proud to announce a Bicentennial Kick Off Celebration to be
held on Saturday, December 29th, 2018. This event is open to the
public and not limited to Versailles residents. Come join us for
a night of music, friends and laughter. The Kick Off includes Comedian
Mark Hemmelgarn... 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 22-week program that will
prepare students for a career in law enforcement. Students of the
program will meet for six days each week beginning in January and, upon
successful completion, will graduate from the program in June. The
curriculum... read
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Head Start taking new student enrollments
Early Childhood Education openings for children ages birth to 5 are
available free to qualifying families in Greenville and Union City.
Head Start programs are based in centers and schools, and also offer
home-based services that assign dedicated staff who conduct weekly
visits to children in their own home and work with the parent as the
child's primary teacher... read
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Darke County Parks… Down to Earth Book Club
The Darke County Park District would like to remind the public about
the Down to Earth Book Club’s autumn selection. Each quarter the
program will feature a different book, some by well-known nature
writers, some about outdoor adventure, and even some about pioneers
settling Ohio. Everyone is invited to read the book and join them at
the Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature... read
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Murder in the Stacks at Library
Ever wanted to take part in a real-life game of Clue? Here's your
chance! Join me, YA Specialist Amanda Olson for “Murder in the
Stacks: a Clue-themed Mystery Event” at the Greenville Public Library
on Friday October 26 from 6:00 to 8:00. This is a free event but
registration is helpful. Register online or stop in for a ticket.
Mr. Boddy, the library director, has been... read
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Garst Museum… "The First Toolmakers: Native Americans of
the Miami Valley"
The Garst Museum Speakers Series returns on Sunday, October 14 at 2:00
P.M. Kathy Creighton, Executive Director of the Butler County
Historical Society, will be giving a program "The First Toolmakers:
Native Americans of the Miami Valley." Kathy will be discussing
the area's Native Americans and the tools they made from stone.
In addition, the members... read
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DCCA announces additional Ghost Walk site
Darke County Center for the Arts will continue a long-standing
Halloween-season tradition when they host their annual Ghost Walk in
downtown Greenville on Friday, October 26, Saturday, October 27, and
Sunday, October 28; the walks begin at St. Clair Memorial Hall at 7:30
p.m. However, DCCA will also be hosting a new Ghost Walk in Greenville
Union... read
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Putting Your Garden To Bed
Join Darke County Parks to learn how prepping your planting area in the
fall can maximize your success the following year. Additionally,
we will explore how prior planning can reduce the amount of work needed
in the spring. Held on October 16 @ 6:30pm, this free program
will be at the Bish Discovery Center located at 404 N. Ohio
Street. Registration is required so please... read
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The Great Pumpkin Hunt at Darke County Parks
Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! Looking for an alternative to scary
Halloween events? Enjoy a new twist on an annual favorite! The
Great Pumpkin Hunt is still an opportunity to explore the woods on a
crisp fall day, but this year will be a little different; instead of
clues on the map, families will focus on exploring the trails in search
of orange-colored tricks OR treat. Don’t forget... read
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Library's October’s Lunch & Learn
The Greenville Public Library’s Lunch & Learn for October will
feature everyone’s favorite Jordan Francis from Wayne Healthcare.
The title of his presentation is “Beginning to Advanced Strength
Training.” Jordan says “ Winter is coming and there’s no better
time to focus on building physical strength! “ Jordan explains “Winter
weather makes it difficult to get in enough... read
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Darke S.W.C.D…. 2018 Annual Fish Sale
The Darke Soil and Water Conservation District is conducting their
annual fish sale. We are offering largemouth bass, bluegill, channel
catfish, yellow perch, black crappie, redear sunfish, hybrid bluegill,
white amur,koi, and minnows. Call the Darke Soil and Water Conservation
for order forms and pricing. You can visit us online at darkeswcd.com,
follow us on Facebook and Twitter... read
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Accepting Entries for the 15th Annual
Hometown Holiday Horse Parade
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Voted best community parade in the state by the
readers of Ohio Magazine for 2018, Main Street Greenville is busy
preparing for the 15th Annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade! The parade
will take place the weekend before Thanksgiving on Saturday,
November 17th. The lighted horse parade event boasts 90+ entries and
brings... read
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Greenville Public
Library… “Owls on the Prowl” at
Library
Let Naturalist Kathi McQueen help you discover what owls live in Darke
County and why they are important to have around. Have an up-close
experience with the Animal Ambassador owls from the Darke County Park
District and learn what owls do when on the prowl. Join us Wednesday
October 17th at 6:00 p.m. at the Greenville Public Library. This
is a free, family... read
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Anna Bier Art Gallery… Mixed Media Vollage Art by Marsha Pippenger
The Anna Bier Gallery will present mixed-media collage artist, Marsha
Pippenger, at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday,
October 13, 2018; the exhibit will be open from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
with an artist presentation at 7 p.m. Marsha has been active in
Dayton’s arts community for more than 20 years, creating and exhibiting
her colorful collages.. read
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Edison State to Hold Free Trick-Or-Treat
Event
Edison State Community College will hold a free Halloween
Trick-Or-Treat event on Monday, October 22 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the
Piqua Campus. Community members are invited to an evening of
family-friendly trick-or-treating at Edison State. Located throughout
campus will be twelve interactive themed stops–such as Harry Potter,
Funny Bones, Mad... read
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OSU Extension… Aging Smart
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. 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 October 16, 23 and... read
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DCCA presents humorous salute to Baby Boom
years
Darke County Center for the Arts will present The Wonder Bread Years
starring former Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell at Henry St. Clair Memorial
Hall in Greenville on Saturday, October 13 at 8 p.m. Merging stand-up
and theatre, the production tells of Hazell’s experiences growing up
during the baby boom years, communicating universal truths while
humorously... read
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Republican Party to hold headquarters grand
opening
GREENVILLE - The Darke County Republican Party will hold the Grand
Opening of its 2018 Headquarters on from 6 - 9 p.m. on
October 5 at 606 South Broadway, Greenville. This will coordinate with
the October First Friday celebration in downtown Greenville. Opening
ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. “We must continue the success we are
seeing in our strong economy... read
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October Events Welcome Autumn to Downtown
Greenville
GREENVILLE, Ohio- The temperatures 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: Music
& Movie event on Friday, October 5th from 6-9 pm. During the
evening, musicians will perform in different locations throughout the
district. Some will be hosted inside... read
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Edison State Brings Comedian to Campus
Edison State Community College brings comedian and singer–songwriter,
Evan Wecksell to the Piqua Campus on Wednesday, October 17 at 11 a.m.
and 1 p.m. in the Cafeteria. This hilarious 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... read
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First Presbyterian
Church… Sunday is the New Funday!
Join us for SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE – a FREE weekly outreach event open to
all in the community at First Presbyterian Church. We invite
everyone to come try out our new Children’s Program, experience new
ideas for learning Christian values and meet our new Youth & Family
Life Director, Paige Ervin. Come at 5:00 p.m. for a FREE dinner and
enjoy delicious food... read
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OSU Extension… Making Flavored Vinegars,
Diane Barga, Extension Educator
OSU Extension, Darke County is having a Making Flavored Vinegars
program on Thursday, October 18, 2018. The program is from
6:30-7:30pm. If you have a “foodie” on your list that is hard to
buy for, perhaps making a fruit or herb vinegar would be just the right
gift idea for that someone who has everything! These homemade herb or
fruit flavored vinegars are easy to... read
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Darke County October Blood Drives Announced
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Darke County will host a variety of community
blood drives in October. Everyone who registers to donate will receive
a donor gift. Schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or
call 1-800-388-GIVE. CBC is expanding the opportunity to donate
platelets and plasma at select community blood drives. Platelets are
blood cells that help... read
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Greenville Public
Library… My Strange and Spooky
World
Join us for an evening with author and paranormal researcher James A.
Willis on Thursday October 11th at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Clair Memorial
Hall for “My Strange and Spooky World.” For the past thirty years James
has been walking on the weird side of life. For this special
program he wants to tell you all about his strangest and spookiest
adventures. James... read
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Local Author to Speak About His Latest Book
at Edison State
Want to listen and laugh? If the answer is a resounding yes, come to
Edison State Community College’s Piqua campus, East Hall, Room 456, on
October 1, at 7 p.m. Edison State faculty members will introduce you to
Tug and Earl, the down-home, crazy characters in humorist John Crusey’s
latest book, “Tug and Earl Did What?” Cathy Essinger, retired Edison...
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Fall Genealogy Workshop
The Darke County Genealogical Society, Inc. presents the Fall Genealogy
Workshop, featured speaker is Katherine Willson. This will be
Saturday, Oct 13, 2018. Doors open at 8:30 A.M. over at 3:30
P.M., at Garst Museum, Lowell Thomas Meeting Room, 205 N. Broadway,
Greenville, OH 45331. Katherine R. Willson is from Ann Arbor, MI.
She is a national public speaker on Genealogy and has taught Genealogy
classes... read
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National Manufacturing Day, Oct. 5
Inspire Career Concert at Eldora Speedway, Oct. 3 - Darke County will
recognize National Manufacturing Day on Friday, October 5 when all
Darke County Sophomores will tour one of our local manufacturing
facilities. Participating companies are FRAM, Fort Recovery Industries,
GTI, JAFE Decorating, Midmark, Ramco Electric Motors, and Whirlpool.
Manufacturing Day... read
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Library Film Series Resumes
Movies have a way of capturing our imaginations and lodging in our
memories like no other popular art form can. From the ornate movie
palaces of the roaring twenties to the streaming video services of
today, from the drive-ins of the 1960s to modern multiplexes, movies
have been entertaining us, exciting us, scaring us, making us laugh,
and stirring our hearts and minds for over... read
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Adult Senior Job Fair Set for September 27
Looking to re-enter the workforce? Interested in part time
employment? The Darke County Economic Development office will be
sponsoring an “Adult Senior Job Fair” on September 27th at Oakley Place
in Greenville. The time of the event will be from 9:00 AM to 12:
00 PM. “This will be a great opportunity for those retirees that feel
they still have time in their week... read
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Prairie Days at Shawnee Prairie
On the weekend of September 29th and 30th, step through a wrinkle in
time to experience life on the Ohio frontier. The Darke County
Park District will once again host its annual Prairie Days festival at
Shawnee Prairie Preserve at 4267 St. Rt. 502 West near Greenville. As
festival attendants wander through the grounds they’ll hear the ring of
the blacksmith’s hammer... read
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DCCA opens Arts in Education with pianist
Alpin Hong
Nationally-known pianist Alpin Hong will open Darke County Center for
the Arts’ 2018-2019 Arts In Education series at Henry St. Clair
Memorial Hall in Greenville with programs for junior high students on
September 20 and 21. According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea
Jordan, Mr. Hong’s innovative outreach performances offer rare
opportunity for in-depth... read
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Edison State Community College to Host
Annual College Fair
To help students and parents through the college selection process,
Edison State Community College will be hosting a College Fair on
Thursday, September 27, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the North Hall of the
Piqua Campus. Finding the right college and career path can be an
overwhelming task. Options including size, location, and cost are all
elements that can have... read
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Republicans to hold annual Pig Roast
The Darke County Republican Party will be hosting its annual Pig Roast
from 3 –6 p.m. on October 21 in the Youth Building at the Darke County
Fairgrounds, Greenville. The meal will consist of shredded pork
sandwiches, hot dogs, potato salad, potato chips, cookies and assorted
beverages. Tickets are free but will be collected at the door.
Greenville ROJTC will be presenting the colors... read
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Anna Bier to exhibit Paul Ackley, local
Editorial Cartoon Artist
The Anna Bier Gallery will present Darke County’s historical editorial
and political cartoon artist, Paul Ackley, at Henry St. Clair Memorial
Hall in Greenville on Saturday, September 22nd 2018; the exhibit will
be open from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with an artist presentation at 7 p.m.
Enjoy a stroll down memory lane through a collection of many of
Ackley’s cartoons over the years. A featured piece, drawn... read
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Garst Museum joins Smithsonian Annual
Museum Day Live!
Free Admission on September 22, 2018, with a Downloadable Museum Day
Live! Ticket - Greenville, Ohio— Garst Museum and The National Annie
Oakley Center will open its doors free of charge on Saturday September
22, 2018, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s fourteenth annual Museum
Day Live! On this day only, participating museums across the United
States emulate the... read
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Prairie Days at Shawnee Prairie
Step through a wrinkle in time to experience life on the Ohio frontier.
On the weekend of September 29th and 30th the Darke County Park
District will host its annual Prairie Days festival at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve at 4267 St. Rt. 502 West near Greenville. As festival
attendants wander through the grounds they’ll hear the ring of the
blacksmith’s hammer on the... read
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Peacefully Parenting, Diane
Barga, OSU Extension Educator
OSU Extension, Darke County is offering a parenting class for those
parents who wish to better their parenting skills. Peacefully
Parenting is a 3 week series and will be offered from 6:00pm-8:00pm on
October 3, 10 and 17, 2018. This class is adults only and limited
to 15 people. To register, please call 937-548-5215 or email
barga.8@osu.edu. Please register by September 27, 2018... read
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Many Demonstrations at Prairie Days
Once again, Prairie Days will feature many historical demonstrations.
Volunteers will be demonstrating how pioneers would have made homemade
bread in the outdoor bake oven, also known as the cob oven. This style
oven is operated by building a fire inside in order to preheat the
earthen structure, afterwards the coals are removed and the baking
surface prepped with... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Medicinal Trees: “I
Want to Survive”
Local outdoor enthusiast Aaron Olson will discuss how trees can be used
for more than just landscaping in “I Want to Survive: Medicinal
Trees.” He will go over practical and medicinal uses for
the bark and seeds of many trees native to Darke County and surrounding
areas. Some of the trees covered will be Pine, Willow, and Walnut. Join
us at the Greenville Public... read
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Pianist Alpin Hong returns to St. Clair
Memorial Hall
Darke County Center for the Arts opens their 2018-2019 Artists Series
season on Saturday, September 22 at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall with
a return performance by pianist Alpin Hong, who twice before has
thrilled local audiences with his charismatic personality as well as
his dynamic playing. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins,
the program... read
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Greenville Public
Library… Knitting Class at
Library
Join us at the Greenville Public Library for a small group, beginner's
knitting class on Tuesday September 18th at 7:00. We will focus
on basic techniques and terminology through hands-on experience taught
by Janet Wenning. Registration is required. The class is limited to 10
participants. Please call us at 548-3915 to reserve your spot.
Please bring the... read
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Lunch & Learn at Library
The Greenville Public Library’s Lunch & Learn for September will
feature Erica Menke from Nature’s Heart Yoga Studio, situated at 120 W.
Third Street. The mission of Nature’s Heart is to provide an
inviting and encouraging space to all students, whether beginner or
advanced, and abilities to practice the discipline of yoga for health
and wellness. Erica explains... read
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Darke County Parks… Discover Seed Saving
Darke County Parks is proud to announce Seed Saving as the next session
in its Backyard Gardening Series. Did you love your garden this
year? Bring it back to life the next season by learning the
methods for saving your seeds. You will also discover how to utilize
the Growing Harvest Seed Library with Rachel Brock from the Greenville
Public... read
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Darke County Visitors
Bureau… Throwback Weekend in
Greenville
Popcorn & Prohibition Friday night; Rolling 50's Classics Fall
Cruise-In Car Show Saturday... Step into the past this weekend in Darke
County as Greenville transforms into the 1920's on First Friday's
Popcorn & Prohibition, complete with secret speakeasys stocked by
local craft breweries and multiple jazz bands, and stay till Saturday
to time travel to the 1950... read
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Darke County Area September Blood Drives
Donors can pick a gift they might have missed - DARKE COUNTY, Ohio –
There are several Community Blood Center blood drives to choose from in
the Darke County area for the month of September. Everyone who
registers to donate can choose a free t-shirt or other available donor
gift from recent blood drive campaigns. Schedule... read
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“Tomahawks and Guns: The Indian Wars and
Leaders” at Library
The Greenville Public Library is thrilled to host the second
installment on “Native Americans from the Miami Valley” presented by
Kathy Creighton of the Butler County Historical Society. Join us
Thursday September 13th at 6:00 for “Tomahawks and Guns: The Indian
Wars and Leaders.“ This is a free event but registration is
required. Please call 548-3915. Light refreshments will
be... read
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Volunteers Needed for Prairie Days
Prairie Days, Darke County Parks’ largest event of the year, can’t
happen without the generous support of the community. Hundreds of
volunteers give their time and resources throughout the year, and
Prairie Days is no exception. On the weekend of September 29th and 30th
the Darke County Park District will host its annual Prairie Days
festival at Shawnee Prairie Preserve... read
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A Grand Finale to a Wonderful Season
The Greenville Municipal Concert Band will once again take the stage
for the last time this summer this Sunday, September 2nd at the Marling
Band Shell in the beautiful Greenville City Park. The concert
will begin at 7pm and is free and open to the public. The band is very
proud to feature the piano talents of Terri Fryman. Terri is the
organist/pianist at First Presbyterian Church... read
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Inquiry Based Learning Workshop Announced
On Saturday, September 8 @ 10am Darke County Parks invites educators to
attend a free program geared towards hands-on, investigative
learning. Inquiry is a fundamental tool used to trigger a
student’s curiosity along with building confidence, encouraging
independent behavior, and strengthening their ability to handle complex
problems. This technique can create excitement in the
classroom... read
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Darke County Solid
Waste District… Tire Recycling
Day Near
Tired of looking at those old tires lying around? Not only are
they an eyesore, they can be dangerous. The Darke County Solid
Waste District and the Ohio EPA want to help you with your tire
problem. The district and EPA will be sponsoring a used tire
collection on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. In addition to tires to being an eyesore, they... read
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Trees of Ohio at Darke County Parks
Trees are all around, yet many do not know a maple from an oak. As the
leaves begin to change their color and drop for the season, the
identification can become tricky. Join a naturalist on Tuesday,
September 4 at 6:30pm at Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature Center for an
informative program to learn how to identify a tree through its bark,
leaf, and growth patterns. The workshop... read
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The Greenville Municipal Jazz Band to
Feature Chelsea Whirledge
Music returns to the park with The Greenville Municipal Jazz Band as
they perform the second of the Jazz and Pops in the park concert this
Sunday, August 26th at the Marling Band Shell area of the Greenville
City Park. The concert will begin at 7pm and is free and open to
the public. This week the Greenville Municipal Jazz Band takes over the
entertainment in the park by presenting an evening... read
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Freezing and Drying Herbs,
Diane Barga, OSU Extension Educator
The use of herbs in cooking adds color to your dishes. Herbs also
add flavor to foods without increasing salt, fat or sugar
contests. To preserve herbs for extended use by freezing or
drying join OSU Extension, Darke County for a program on Freezing and
Drying Herbs. The program is Monday, September 19, 2018 from
6:30pm-7:30pm at the OSU Extension Learning... read
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Manitou MLT Red Tour Coming to Apple Farm
Service
Open house and demo event at all four locations - Covington, Ohio
(August 16th , 2018) –The Manitou Red Tour is stopping at all four
Apple Farm Service locations over the next month. The Red Tour event
provides an opportunity to try the newest Manitou MLT multi-purpose
telescopic loaders and attachments designed for the agriculture
industry. An open... read
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Darke County Parks… Bats of Ohio program Saturday, August 25
Bat populations have seen dramatic declines over the past several
years. Due to the impact White Nose Syndrome has had, some
species have seen up to 98% winter hibernacula loss. Darke County
Parks is participating in the efforts to save these important ions of
our ecosystem by participating in bat acoustic surveys and
monitoring. We also have the most modern... read
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Library Craft Beer Series: American
Originals
While most of the beer styles in the American craft brewing scene are
based on European styles from Belgium, England, Germany, the Czech
Republic, and elsewhere, a number of styles have developed on their own
right here in America. In the 19th and early 20th centuries,
innovative brewers worked with the unique ingredients available to them
to develop quintessentially... read
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Mobiles and abstract paintings at Bear’s
Mill
The upcoming installment of “Art at the Mill” on display from August 31
through September 23 will feature intriguing mobiles by Dayton-area
architect Terry Welker along with the dynamic abstract paintings of his
friend and art partner Ron Rollins, who since 1986 has worked as a
writer and editor at Dayton Daily News. This exhibit in the Clark
Gallery at historic Bear’s... read
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Garst Museum Unveils New Great Darke County
Fair Exhibit
Many Darke County families have fond memories of the Darke County Fair.
Because the fair is an integral part of the county’s culture, the Garst
Museum has documented the history of the Great Darke County Fair in its
newest exhibit. The exhibit is a photo collage of fair activities,
entertainment, advertising, horseracing, and much more. The fair has
been... read
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GreenWave Community United Event… Harmon
Field, Wednesday, 5 p.m.
Hey Greenville GreenWave!!! Fox 45 has chosen our school's football
game to be aired LIVE on Thursday, September 6th! With this LIVE
programming, our school has been asked to show how we incorporate
students helping, working, volunteering, serving in the Greenville
community. We are asking the entire student body AND the
Greenville community... read
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Greenville Concert Band to Pay Tribute to
Dwight Brown, Ken McCoy
The Greenville Municipal Concert Band will once again take the stage
this Sunday, August 12 at the Marling Band Shell in the beautiful
Greenville City Park. The concert will begin at 7pm and is free
and open to the public. This week the Greenville Municipal Concert Band
will present a tribute to two great Greenville Musicians, Dwight Brown
and Ken... read
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Holiday Evening at Edison State Presents
Lucky Chops
The 21st Annual Holiday Evening at Edison State will be held on
Wednesday, November 28th at the Edison State Community College. We are
happy to announce that five-member brass band, Lucky Chops, will be
changing things up this year with their redefined sound and energy.
Proceeds from this event directly benefit The Edison Foundation
Scholarship... read
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Darke County Civic Theater Presents
“Seasonal Allergies”
Darke County Civic Theater will be performing a family friendly comedy
(suggested for ages 12 and up) on Saturday August 11th and Sunday
August 12th. The performances will take place at the Cardinal Center in
Gettysburg (260 E Main St, Gettysburg, OH 45328). The Saturday August
11th performance will take place at 7 p.m. and the Sunday August 12th
performance... read
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Library's August Lunch & Learn
The Greenville Public Library’s Lunch & Learn for August will
feature BJ Paulus, owner of Snap Fitness in Greenville. BJ will
talk about weight management and the part strength training and
exercise can play. Additionally he plans on explaining a basic
level of the body and how its functions to help people put their
exercise routines and dietary plans together to leverage... read
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DCCA announces cast for Snow White and the
Seven Dwarfs
Darke County Center for the Arts will present two performances of
Missoula Children Theatre’s production of Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs starring local students at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall on
Saturday, August 4; the matinee starts at 3 p.m.and the evening show
begins at 7 p.m. An original musical adaptation of the classic tale,
the production... read
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Local DAR to Support Wreaths Across America
at First Friday
Fort GreeneVille NSDAR Chapter members will be at the Greenville
Courthouse on August 3, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm to give the community the
opportunity to sponsor wreaths for Veterans at the Greenville Union
Cemetery. If you cannot come August 3rd, go to
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/search?searchType=group and
sponsor a wreath there. If you would like to sponsor... read
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Darke County Area August Blood
Drives... “We are the Brave”
campaign honors donors
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Darke County area sponsor groups will host various
community blood drives throughout the county. Community Blood Center is
honoring donors with the new “We Are the Brave – We Are Blood Donors”
t-shirt, a gift to everyone who registers to donate. Schedule an
appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call 1- 800-388-GIVE... read
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Stroll on Downtown for August’s First Friday
If you love the arts you won’t want to miss Main Street Greenville’s
First Friday event for August, The Artisan Stroll! The event will
feature multiple different vendors, each offering art, crafts, or
handmade items! The event will be held from 6:00 - 9:00 pm in downtown
Greenville on Friday, August 3rd. “It will be a jam packed night, with
so much to see and do,” said Susan... read
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Seeking Vendors for 11th Annual Holiday
Boutique
The EUM Church Women’s Ministry is excited to announce their 11th
annual Holiday Boutique on November 10, 2018, from 9:00 am-2:00 pm at
EUM’s Worship Center located at 1451 Sater Street in Greenville (corner
of Sater Street & Sebring-Warner Road). The Holiday Boutique is
designed for women of Darke County to connect with each other, build
relationships... read
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August First Friday brings the Arts to
Downtown
If you love the arts you won’t want to miss Main Street Greenville’s
First Friday event for August, the Artisan Stroll! The event will
feature multiple different vendors, each offering art, crafts, or
handmade items! The event will be held from 6:00 - 9:00 pm in downtown
Greenville on Friday, August 3rd. “It will be a jam packed night, with
so much to see and do,” said... read
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MVCTC Adult Education Information Sessions
Scheduled
Englewood, Ohio – Learn more about Miami Valley Career Technology
Center (MVCTC) Adult Education training available to fill current job
openings, by attending the upcoming Adult Education Information Session
on Thursday, August 9, from 6-7 p.m. at the Adult Education Building,
6801 Hoke Road, Englewood, Ohio. Registration for upcoming Career
Programs is going... read
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“Wild Eats” PSA Free Program at Shawnee
Prairie
Greenville – August 2, 2018, 6:30pm: Shawnee Prairie Preserve will host
a free program to the public on the wonderful world of wild edible
plants. Join us, August 2nd at 6:30pm, as we discover the diversity of
our forests and fields, looking closer to find hidden treats. We will
discuss what is safe to eat, what to avoid, and how to tell the
difference. Foraging for wild... read
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OSU Extension… Gluten Free Eating Series,
Diane Barga, Extension Educator
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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Library's “Family Fun Day”
The Greenville Public Library's last “Family Fun Day” is Wednesday July
25 at 11:00 a.m. on the Library lawn featuring mime Reed Steele.
Right after the program the summer reading winners will be announced
and prizes given out. Two bikes and four Kings Island tickets
plus much more! Reed has been practicing his craft for more than 35
years and he has... read
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