Community Events

Gateley brings message to Victory Noll

By Rick Henly on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

HUNTINGTON — Internationally-known speaker, writer, advocate, poet and mother Edwina Gateley will bring her message to Victory Noll Center with a pair of events in April.

On Friday, April 23, Gateley will be on hand for a gathering and book-signing of her new book, “In God’s Womb: A Spiritual Memoir... Read More...

Lend A Hand 5K Slated for April 25th!

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

By: Judi E. Loomis

Last year nearly 300 victims of sexual assault sought help from the Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center (FTWSATC). Since its inception in 1996, the center has treated and helped over 3,000 victims of sexual assault. These figures continue to rise at an astounding rate in part because more victims of this crime are electing to report it rather than ignore it... Read More...

Spedden to present recital at HU

By Rick Henly on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

HUNTINGTON, IN—Dr. Patricia Spedden, professor of music at Huntington University, will present a piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Center for the Arts. The recital will feature piano arrangements from her two CD recordings — classical works blended with hymns and praise songs — against a backdrop of visual images and nature sounds... Read More...

Parks & Recreation needs vendors

By Rick Henly on Monday, March 8th, 2010

The Huntington Parks & Recreation Department is currently looking for vendors in their upcoming Spring Garage Sale that will take place at Hier’s Park.

The sale will be Saturday, April 17th from 8 am to 2 pm. All booths will be located inside our heated buildings. Booth rental is $20 per booth, which consists of two 8’ tables... Read More...

Bellamy to have local presentation

By Rick Henly on Monday, March 8th, 2010

The Huntington County Historical Society will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, March 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the Historical Museum located at 315 Court Street. Randy Bellamy will present a program on the French influence in Huntington County... Read More...

Junior Achievment to host fundraiser

By Rick Henly on Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Junior Achievement will be having a Bowl-a-Thon at Rainbow Lanes, Huntington on Sunday - April 18, 2010 1-7 pm.

The financial illiteracy of today's kids is staggering. Junior Achievement (JA) is a non-profit organization which teaches children from grades K through 12 the fundamentals of personal finance, business, economics and free enterprise... Read More...

Lions Club gives back to the community

By Rick Henly on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

The Huntington Lions' Club held a dinner meeting on Monday night at Huntington University.

One of the items on the agenda was to present checks to various individuals or organizations that were earned having the Harlem Ambassadors come to town and raise money for the local club.

Jeremy Gulley, representing Huntington North High School, received $400... Read More...

Breakfast highlights Chamber, EXPO

By Jeff Hoover on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

HUNTINGTON, IN— The Huntington University Foundation's breakfast will highlight the many offerings of the Huntington County Business EXPO and Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, March 10. Seth Marshall, chairman elect for the Chamber, will speak about the various opportunities available through the Chamber, including Business of the Month, programming, upcoming events and different committees... Read More...

Scholarship packets available from REMC

By Rick Henly on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Information packets are now available for the Youth Scholarship Contest sponsored by United REMC.

Each year the contest draws entries from a number of area high school age students, competing for three cash scholarships. First-place is awarded $1,000, while second- and third-place winners each receive $500... Read More...

Dillman Church to offer Potato Lunch

By Rick Henly on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Please join us at Dillman Church on Sunday, March 14th from 11AM-1PM for an Irish Sundae Baked Potato Lunch.

The menu will include baked potatoes with 10 toppings to choose from, baked sweet potatoes, sandwiches, homemade pies and assorted desserts and drinks.

These potatoes are sure to have you 'Dublin' over with pleasure! Freewill donations will be taken to support Missions... Read More...

Pulse season opens with 'Alice'

By Rick Henly on Monday, March 1st, 2010

The 2010 Pulse Opera House season opens with a rabbit, a chase and a grand adventure. The show, of course, is a family-friendly adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic story “Alice in Wonderland.” In addition to the creative sets, designed by Ron Wartzok, and the fantasy costumes, designed by Cynthia Smyth-Wartzok, this production features an original score by Barry Jamison... Read More...

SWCD meeting on March 16th

By Rick Henly on Monday, March 1st, 2010

The Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District will be meeting on Tuesday, March 16th at 7:00 p.m. for their monthly meeting. The meeting will be held at the District Office and is open to the public. The address is 2040 Riverfork Drive, Huntington, IN.

Preschoolers celebrated the letter "P"

By Jeff Hoover on Monday, March 1st, 2010

College Park Preschool celebrated the letter "P" with a Pajama-Rama. The children wore their pajamas to school, brought their favorite stuffed animal and sat under the moon and stars for popcorn and a movie.

Pictured from left to right are Matthew Daas, Porter Kennedy, Jackson LeMar, and Blaise Rupley... Read More...

Nature's Fuel to hold meetings

By Rick Henly on Friday, February 26th, 2010

Workshop at Huntington Library

By Rick Henly on Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Huntington City-Township Public Library invites kids in grades K – 3 to bring their creativity to the PBSKIDS GO! Writers & Illustrators Workshop at 2pm on Saturday, February 27.

The workshop is open to anyone interested in entering the PBSKIDS GO! Writers Contest or any child who has thought about writing and illustrating their own stories, and of course, parents are welcome, too! You don't have to attend the workshop in order to enter the PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest, but it's a great way to get ideas, tips & tricks that will help you write and illustrate your very own book, written by YOU... Read More...