Community Events - October 2009 Archive
AD & coaches introduce student-athletes
By HFP Reporter on Thursday, October 29th, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—The Huntington University Foundation will continue its breakfast series on Nov. 11 with a presentation by the university’s athletic director, Lori Culler, as well as Forester coaches and student-athletes.
The Athletic Department staff will discuss their respective programs and introduce the student-athletes... Read More...
A Different Kind of Christmas
By HFP Reporter on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Submitted by Sue Wilhelm
HUNTINGTON — Think globally, act locally in preparation for the holidays with "A Different Kind of Christmas" Nov. 14 at Victory Noll Center!
Thanksgiving and Christmas are synonymous with gratitude and gift-giving... Read More...
P.A.L. to have Fish & Tenderloin supper
By Rick Henly on Monday, October 26th, 2009
The Huntington Police Athletic League is sponsoring a fish and tenderloin fry on Saturday, November 7, 2009.
All proceeds will go to the PAL to support their many local programs.
Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $5 for kids 5-12 years old.
Dan's Fish and Tenderloin is providing the food and the event is from 4:30 p... Read More...
'Fashions for the Arts' on November 7
By Rick Henly on Sunday, October 25th, 2009
The La Fontaine Arts Council of Huntington County will presents its annual fundraiser “Fashions for the Arts” with Chico's providing the clothes for this year's event, and Huntington supplying the models.
Tami Capozza, Kim Haneline, Kelly Metzger, April Poling, Cyndy Pressler, and Joni Schmalzried will take to the runway for the event, which will be held at the La Fontaine Golf Club on November 7... Read More...
25th Annual Pomp & Plenty in November
By Rick Henly on Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Tickets are now on sale for the 25th Annual Pomp and Plenty Dinner Concert featuring the Huntington North High School Varsity Singers and Jazz Band.
The singers are directed by John Wenning, now in his 25th year at the school. Thaine Campbell will be directing the Jazz Band and The Varsity Brass, who accompany the Varsity Singers, is directed by Matt Walter... Read More...
Children's Choir presents Fall concert
By HFP Reporter on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
The Children's Choir of Huntington County is presenting it's Fall concert on Sunday October 25th at 3 P.M. at St. Peter Lutheran church on Lafontaine St. There is no charge for this concert.
Community invited to join Messiah choir
By Tom Stong on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—The Huntington University Concert Choir invites the community to join the choir as the group combines with the Huntington University Orchestra and begins to rehearse for the 55th annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah.”
The performance will be at 7:30 p... Read More...
Family Fun Fest
By HFP Reporter on Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Submitted by Brittanie Scheiber of IMG Insurance Services
IMG Insurance Services will be sponsoring the second annual Family Fun Fest at Hier’s Park inside Heritage Hall on Thursday October 22, 2009 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available at IMG Insurance Services or at the door with adults for $7... Read More...
Ten Talent Trade Fair
By HFP Reporter on Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Submitted by Huntington resident Sue Nunemaker
Risen Savior Lutheran Church, Ft Wayne, IN, is hosting a Ten Talent Trade Fair on Saturday, October 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Trade Fair includes a Soup and Salad Luncheon from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., an U-Pward sale (U-Pick, U-Price, U-Pay) and various handcrafted items for sale... Read More...
Ambassadors entertain Huntington crowd
By Rick Henly on Thursday, October 15th, 2009
The Huntington Tail Twisters put up a good fight through the first three quarters of their game against the Harlem Ambassadors Wednesday evening but the visitors wore down the local group and pulled out the victory in the final stanza 89-62.
Estimates are that approximately 1,400 fans got the chance to see the Ambassadors have fun playing football... Read More...
Sectional pre-sale tickets available
By Rick Henly on Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Football Pre-Sale Sectional Tickets are now available.
Huntington North will play at Fort Wayne North Side on October 23rd at 7 PM.
You can purchase your ticket from the high school at the front office or athletic office during the school day until noon, Oct. 23rd. You can also purchase multiple tickets this year with a credit card... Read More...
'Life after Loss' seminar set
By Rick Henly on Thursday, October 15th, 2009
This seminar/support group is designed to assist grieving persons set realistic expectations as they adjust to life after the loss of a loved one. Each session takes a look at practical ways to cope with various dynamics of grieving.
Groups meet periodically on a Thursday evening from 7:00 until 8:00 PM at the Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street... Read More...
Shoppers' Showcase at Hunt. Catholic
By Rick Henly on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Huntington Catholic School is hosting The Shoppers’ Showcase!
Sell-from-home favorites like Pampered Chef, Premiere Jewelry, Tastefully Simple, Longaberger, Gold Canyon Candles, Mary Kay and others will be featured.
The event will be held on Sunday November 1st from 1-5pm at the school auditorium at 820 Cherry Street... Read More...
Corn Husking Contest on October 17
By Rick Henly on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Richard Hinton and Town & Country Homes in Huntington is helping to sponsor this year's Indiana Corn Husking Contest.
The event will take place on October 17 and 18 in North Manchester.
Sixty years ago, there were 80 minute contests to determine who was the best person at picking corn by hand... Read More...
Pulse Opera House celebrates Poe
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the ghoulish birth of Edgar Allan Poe at the Pulse Opera House in
Town Hall forum on Oct. 27 at HU
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—Huntington University and HuntingtonPolitics.com are teaming up to sponsor the Indiana State Senate District 17 town hall forum at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the university’s Merillat Centre for the Arts.
The event is free and open to the public.
The forum will include Whitley County Councilman Jim Banks, Huntington resident and Coffee D’Vine owner Ron Fusselman, and Huntington County Commission President Tom Wall, as well as any candidate that is announced prior to the forum... Read More...
Demolition Derby in Markle on Oct. 17
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
A-plus Towing will be sponsoring a demolition derby on Saturday, October 17 starting at 3 p.m. at their facility located three miles south of Markle on State Road 3.
Ticket prices are: $6.00 general admission and kids under five get in free.
All proceeds go to benefit the Markle Fire Department... Read More...
Hog Roast Benefit for Markle Food Bank
By HFP Reporter on Monday, October 12th, 2009
The Markle Fire Department is hosting a Hog Roast to benefit the Masters’ Food Pantry, Markle’s food bank. It will be held Saturday, October 24, from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Markle Fire Department, 155 W. Sparks Street. With more families in need these days, the Fire Department wants to help out the Markle community and fill the shelves of the food bank, especially with the holidays approaching... Read More...
Petersen wins Miss Huntington crown
By Rick Henly on Monday, October 12th, 2009
Lauren Petersen walked off with the Miss Huntington 2010 crown on Sunday afternoon at Huntington North High School.
Miss Petersen, a 21-year-old Ball State University Junior who was Miss Ball State last year, won the pageant over four other hopefuls.
For her talent, Petersen performed an instrumental piano piece... Read More...
Rebirth of art in Roanoke
By HFP Reporter on Sunday, October 11th, 2009
On Saturday, at "a Renaissance on Roanoke", artists came from all over Indiana to display their passion for art. Every sale of their artwork helped them to continue their passion and gave them a special delight in the fact that the public appreciates their works of art.
One such artist is Dan Diefenbacher, a wood carver, who specializes in carving houses and lighthouses out of cottonwood bark... Read More...
PHH treats firefighters to breakfast
By Rick Henly on Friday, October 9th, 2009
In the accompanying picture, Firefighter Travis Monsey, who is stationed at Fire Station 3 on
Annual fashion show on November 7
By Rick Henly on Friday, October 9th, 2009
The LaFontaine Arts Council of Huntington County will present its annual fashion show fundraiser on November 7th at the LaFontaine Golf Club located north of Huntington on State Road 5.
The event includes a luncheon, a fashion show with styles from Chico’s and a silent auction. A social time will begin at 11 A... Read More...
Crisis Intervention in the Workplace
By Patty Brodbeck on Thursday, October 8th, 2009
The Huntington County Safety Council will be presenting on the topic of Crisis Intervention in the Workplace on Wednesday, October 14, at 11:30 a.m. at Habecker Dining Commons, Huntington University.
Patsy Hendricks, R.N. Director of Clinical Services from Parkview Behavioral Health will teach companies how to prepare for and handle critical incidents in the workplace described as any uncommon event that produces strong emotional reactions, critical incidents include workplace robbery, death and injury... Read More...
Pioneer Festival draws over 20,000
By Rick Henly on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
The Pioneer Festival each year in September in Huntington brings people from all over the area to relax and enjoy a simpler time.
Music, food, entertainment, and the Marketplace, etc. make for an interesting mix from which you can choose to while away a late summer day.
This year was no exception with the unofficial count at over 20,000 people going through the multiple gates at Hier's Park... Read More...
A Renaissance in Roanoke
By HFP Reporter on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Visitors are invited to this quaint community in northeast Huntington County to taste the flavor of fine arts on Saturday, October 10. Artists from around the region will display their work on Main Street in historic downtown Roanoke for “A Renaissance in Roanoke,” which runs from 10 am to 5 pm... Read More...
HU host birthday party for Lake Sno-Tip
By Tom Stong on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—Huntington University’s Student Senate is hosting a 43rd birthday party for Lake Sno-Tip at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10.
The event is open to the public. One of the two men for whom the lake is named, Gene Snowden, will serve as the guest of honor and will arrive by helicopter... Read More...
Psychology Club to host 'Movie Night'
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
The HNHS Psychology Club will be recognizing Mental Illness Awareness Week by hosting a movie night in the HNHS auditorium at
The movie will be “Patch Adams” and viewers will receive a handout about the psychological aspects of the movie... Read More...
McVey speaks to local Rotary Club
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Huntington, IN- Hamilton county businessman Brose McVey spoke to the Huntington Rotary Club at LaFontaine Golf Club prior to their scheduled President's Club Golf Outing. Brose McVey drew on his extensive background in economic development, energy, agriculture, and government policy, to lay out the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing the region's economy... Read More...
Fireworks set for Friday's HN football
By Rick Henly on Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Huntington
CROP Hunger Walk a huge success
By Rick Henly on Monday, October 5th, 2009
The Huntington County CROP Hunger Walk was a huge success this past Sunday, October 4. Eleven churches participated and about 60 walkers raised more than $6,300 from their fellow church members, neighbors and friends to support the hunger-fighting efforts of Church World Service, both here at home and around the world in over 80 countries... Read More...
Battle of the Businesses Final Results
By Lamont Neal on Sunday, October 4th, 2009
The annual YMCA & PARKS DEPT. Battle of the Businesses for 2009 wrapped up and crowned its champions.
The “A” Division final standings saw Our Sunday Visitor topping defending champion United Technologies for their first win in the competition. This was Our Sunday Visitor's fifth year in the competition and OSV's participation has increased each year with more employees joining in the fun... Read More...
Shakin' Bake benefit concert for Reagan
By HFP Reporter on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
Submitted by State Trooper Jason R. Ward
There will be a benefit dinner and concert for Trooper Sean Swaim's daughter who recently found out his 5 year old daughter has a form of brain cancer. She has had the tumor removed and is now undergoing all the radiation and chemotherapy that accompanies this road to recovery... Read More...
Intergenerational Women's Day Away
By HFP Reporter on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN – For the second straight year, Victory Noll Center is offering the “Intergenerational Women’s Day Away,” a program allowing women of any age to become aware of their personal gifts and perhaps rediscover something new about themselves. The program will be held from 10 a... Read More...
Share the Love Food Drive at Walmarts
By Tom Stong on Friday, October 2nd, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—STAR 88.3, the Associated Churches of Allen County and Huntington University are sponsoring the Share the Love Food Drive “Mini-Tour” on Oct. 5-10.
Food items will be given to the Associated Churches of Allen County with the exception of donations in Warsaw and Huntington where donations will be sent to food banks in those communities... Read More...
ERC to host resume workshops
By Tom Stong on Friday, October 2nd, 2009
HUNTINGTON, IN—The Huntington University Enterprise Resource Center, in collaboration with Coffee D’Vine, will host four résumé workshops for displaced workers or for those who need assistance updating their résumés.
All workshops will be held at Coffee D’Vine, 44 Vine St... Read More...
Last night for Variety Show at HNHS
By Rick Henly on Friday, October 2nd, 2009
The annual Variety Show at Huntington North has completed it's run for this year.
The show had a little something for everyone. Singers, dancers, musicians, jokes, blackouts and specialty acts.
The theme this year was: Where's Waldo? Where's the Talent? On the HNHS Stage!
So, if you didn't get a chance to make it this year, take a peek at the video or pictures to see what you missed... Read More...
Benefit Ride on Saturday at HNHS
By Rick Henly on Thursday, October 1st, 2009
A fundraiser for Huntington North junior Mitch VanNess is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd.
The event will consist of a benefit motorcycle ride and also a 50/50 drawing at the Huntington Armory with plenty of food and door prizes and also a live band.
VanNess has been diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma... Read More...
