Habitat to hold groundbreaking June 5
Posted: Friday, May 17, 2013
Huntington County Habitat for Humanity will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its 26th build. The site will be located at 467 Garfield Street and the ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The construction is a Bankers Build and sponsors include Bippus State Bank, First Federal Savings Bank, Our Sunday Visitor Inc., TCU, UT Electronic Controls and Wells Fargo Bank.
The public is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
Heritage Days buttons available soon
Posted: Friday, May 17, 2013
Heritage Days pin-on buttons will soon be available for purchase at the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce office, 305 Warren Street, and the Huntington County Visitor and Convention Bureau, 407 N. Jefferson Street. This year’s button depicts a steam engine roaring into Huntington with the words “Steamin’ into Huntington,” the official 2013 Heritage Days theme. This year, Heritage Days will celebrate its 50th Anniversary and the button depicts the anniversary with a 50th Anniversary banner.
Buttons are $2 each and can be used to receive discounts from June 12 to 23 at several Huntington businesses... Read More...
Visitor's Bureau sponsors Window Contest
Posted: Friday, May 17, 2013
The Huntington County Visitor and Convention Bureau will sponsor the 12th Annual Heritage Days Window Display Contest. The theme for this year’s window display contest follows the Heritage Days theme, “Steamin’ Into Huntington.”
There are two divisions, Categories A and B. Stores that sell merchandise that could be used for decorating will be considered Category A. This includes all home decorating and gift shops. Category B includes all businesses that do not have ready access to decorating materials. Businesses without a window can use windows that are on “loan” for the contest... Read More...
NEEDTOBREATHE headlines 2013 Festival
Posted: Friday, May 17, 2013
Rock artists NEEDTOBREATHE will headline the third-annual Fandana Festival Friday, August 2 to Sunday, August 4. The festival will take place at Huntington University.
NEEDTOBREATHE is an American rock band from South Carolina with hit songs such as “Something Beautiful,” “Hurricane” and “Lay ’Em Down.” They have won multiple Dove Awards for their success including “Group of the Year” for three years running.
Huntington’s annual Fandana Festival returns this year with 50 bands on multiple stages, including contemporary Christian artist Matt Maher and Christian contemporary-rock band Citizen Way... Read More...
Boys & Girls Club serves free meals
Posted: Friday, May 17, 2013
The Boys & Girls Club of Huntington County is providing children free breakfast and lunch during their summer program. The summer program starts on Monday, June 3 and will last until Friday, August 9. The Club will serve breakfast and lunch from Monday through Friday. Breakfast is served from 8 to 9 a.m. while lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Club’s food service program is an extension of the government funded Summer Food Service Program. Children age 18 and under may receive meals through SFSP and are not required to be members of the Boys & Girls Club to participate in the meal program... Read More...
ReStore to offer OutDoor Market space
Posted: Friday, May 17, 2013
Huntington County Habitat for Humanity is offering outdoor market space to local vendors during the summer beginning on Saturday, May 18. The ReStore OutDoor Market will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Just about any type of product is welcome including garage sale type items, home demonstration products and food items. Food items require a permit from the Huntington County Health Department at (260) 358-4831.
Booth space may be rented for $5 per Saturday or $50 for the entire summer. Booths will be rented on a first-come, first-served basis. Non-profit agencies may participate for free... Read More...
Davisson named winner at Historical Museum
Posted: Friday, May 17, 2013
Gary Davisson won the Huntington County Historical Museum’s “Hoosier Heritage Art Show and Contest” Division III: Adult, as well as Best of Show. He was inspired to paint the image after observing the Wabash River and imagining the braves who fought in the area.
Aden Plasterer, was the winner of Division I, Ages 5-11. Aden’s entry was a polyurethane and stain on canvas of Abraham Lincoln’s funeral procession through Michigan City, Indiana. He was inspired after learning that the citizens of Michigan City held an impromptu funeral for the President as the train carrying his body passed through to Chicago... Read More...
Heritage Days bed building workshop offered
Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Heritage Days will once again feature a Bed Race on Saturday, June 22 during the Balloon Launch and Glow. The Bed Race will take place in front of Huntington North High School beginning at 7:30 p.m. Participants will need to sign in by 7 p.m.
A bed building workshop is scheduled at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 at The ReStore located off of Hauenstein Road. The workshop will feature help for the building of bed frames and The ReStore will supply the 2x4 lumber at no charge. Participants can then add their own wheels and headboards. The ReStore is also a good source for wheels and headboards as the items are donated by the public... Read More...
Roush range, site of Shoots for men, women
Posted: Monday, May 13, 2013
Two shoots will be held during June at the Roush Fish and Wildlife Area Shooting Range. The first will be a shoot for men to be held on Sunday, June 9, from 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 23 will bring a shoot for women also from 12 to 4 p.m.
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and Whitetails Unlimited (WTU) are teaming up for the Seventh Annual Fun Shoot for men. Lunch will be provided and those in attendance will challenge their skills with a shotgun, rifle and pistol shoot.
First time shooters, seasoned shooters, all are welcome and should bring their ammunition and firearms if possible... Read More...
Breakfast Showcase scheduled for June 4
Posted: Friday, May 10, 2013
The Chamber of Commerce will hold a Breakfast Showcase on Tuesday, June 4 at the Habecker Dining Commons on the campus of Huntington University. The showcase will feature Kelly Grantham of Big Brothers/Big Sisters and back by popular demand is Ron Kline of Handyman Service by Ron Kline.
Grantham will speak to the audience about Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Huntington County and how they are so vital to the youth of our community. Coming along with Grantham, will be a “Big” to give their testimonial about what it means to them to be a mentor to their “Little.”
Kline will share some tips on home maintenance... Read More...
Downtown receives new benches, bike racks
Posted: Friday, May 10, 2013
If you have not been downtown recently, you may want to make a trip there to see the new benches and bike racks that have been installed in the past couple of weeks. According to Mayor Brooks Fetters, the benches and bike racks have been added to help improve of aesthetics of the downtown area as well as being practical to the people frequenting downtown. Mayor Fetters said he would like to encourage more people to ride their bicycles to and from work.
Stay tuned to the Chamber Notes for future improvements to the downtown area, the four corridors entering the city and other projects that are being planned by the city administration... Read More...
Forks site of Miami Whippoorwill Gathering
Posted: Friday, May 10, 2013
The Miami Whippoorwill Gathering will take place at the Historic Forks of the Wabash, 3011 W. Park Drive on Saturday, June 15. The public is invited to attend the event which will start at 10 a.m. and continue to 5 p.m.
The public is encouraged to participate and learn about Miami Native American culture and interact with Native American artisans. Tours of the encampment areas will take place and those in attendance can enjoy music, dancing, special food, Native American crafts, children’s games and other activities.
For more information call the Historic Forks at (260) 356-1903 or visit Read More...
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