Updates and happenings in and around the area

from Shopping Guide News of Fulton County - February 15, 2023

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Corinth Church will be serving breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Twelve Mile Community Building. On the menu will be biscuits and gravy, pancakes, fried mush and more. Freewill donations will be accepted, and the money will go toward the church’s charitable work. Twelve Mile Community Building is located at 8030 E. SR 16, Twelve Mile.

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The second installment of the 2023 Legislative Breakfast Series will be held Saturday morning, Feb. 18, at the Fulton County Public Library, 320 W. Seventh St., Rochester. Featured public ofﬁcials will be members of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners and the mayor of Rochester.

Social networking starts at 7:30 a.m., followed by presentations at 8 a.m., a Q&A period at 9 a.m. and adjournment at 9:30 a.m.

The Legislative Breakfast Series is presented by the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce and Fulton County Farm Bureau. The third and ﬁnal breakfast in the series will be Saturday, March 11, at the Akron Commu- nity Center, featuring state Rep. Jack Jordan.

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An “Art Reveal and Mystery Party” in honor of founder and artist Diane Tesler will be held for the public from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at The HeARTery, 414 E. Main St., Kewanna. Light refreshments will be served.

A freewill donation will be welcomed to support The HeARTery, a nonproﬁt center for art, drama, music and civic events. The center is excited to again be open for events that “nourish the heart and mind.”

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The Duct Tape Prom will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Outlet Youth Center, 491 Apache Drive, Rochester.

Youth in grades five through 12 are welcome to attend the free event, which will feature a deejay, refreshments, fellowship, prizes and a photo booth. All kids need to do is find an old outfit and spruce it up with any kind of duct tape in any kind of pattern. A king and queen will be chosen based on the best outfits.

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The Kewanna Union Township Public Library will start a month-

Dylan Wood named to president’s list at The Citadel

Dylan Wood of Akron is among the more than 90 cadets recognized for their outstanding work during the fall 2022 semester. The president’s list is one of the most distinguished cadet awards presented by The Citadel.

The list is a combination of the dean’s list and the commandant’s distinguished list and is composed of cadets who contribute the most to their companies while maintaining excellent military and academic records.

RSVP (RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM) OF FULTON CO. IS PLANNING 4 UPCOMING TRIPS!!

Charleston, SC/Savannah, GA

April 30 - May 5, 2023

The cost is $990/person (based on double occupancy) and includes all transportation and lodging, 8 meals including lunch at Paula Deen’s Lady & Sons Restaurant, guided tours of Savannah and Charleston, tour of Ft. Sumter, carriage ride in Savannah, visits to River Street District and Charleston City Market, Magnolia Plantation Home & Nature Tram tour, Charleston Harbor Cruise, and a souvenir gift.

The Best of Italy

August 23 - September 2, 2023

This Trip To Italy Has So Much To Offer!

The agenda includes visits to Rome, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square & Basilica, Colosseum, Montecatini, dinner at a traditional Tuscan farmhouse, Florence, Michelangelo’s statue of David, boat ride at Venice Island, glassblowing demonstration, Leaning Tower of Pisa, scenic drive through Apennine Mountains, Assisi, Pompeii, Naples, Capri, and Sorrento. Free time for shopping and dining too! Cost = $3340 based on double occupancy.

Red Rocks Train Trip

From The Rockies To The Red Rocks

September 25 - October 2, 2023

Trip highlights include 13 meals, all airport transfers, guided tour of Denver, Rocky Mountaineer train ride with glass-dome windows from Denver to Las Vegas, seeing/touring Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Zion National Park, plus 2 nights in Las Vegas. Cost is $4795/person

Castles of New York

October 16-20, 2023

The cost is $925/person (based on double occupancy) and includes all lodging and transportation, 8 meals, visits to Boldt Castle, Singer Castle, Wing’s Castle, a stop at Millbrook Vineyards and Winery including wine tasting, a cruise on the St. Lawrence River, a guided tour of the New York State Capital building, and a souvenir gift.

Branson, MO - December 4-7, 2023 - Details To Come

For information on any of these trips, contact RSVP Director Anne King at 574-223-3716 ly youth program at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, called “Catch” Kids Club. “Catch” stands for Coordinated Approach to Child Health.

Fulton County Purdue Extension educator Lori Stifﬂer will be presenting a program that teaches healthy habits and nutrition. She plans to share fun ways to learn about healthy eating and the importance of physical activity.

The library is located at 210 E. Main St., Kewanna. For more information, call (574) 653-2011.

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First Baptist Church, 1000 Main St., Rochester, is offering a free kids club for preschool- and elementary-aged children. The club is running from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 8. A light meal is provided at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call the church at (574) 223-3613.

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Laura Jones, Indiana State Library Northwest regional coordinator, will deliver a presentation titled “Stay Warm With These Hot Titles” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Akron Carnegie Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St., Akron. Jones will cover a variety of genres during her talk. Call (574) 893-4113 to sign up for a spot.

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The Fulton County Choral Club will participate in a Rochester Dairy Queen Sponsor Night from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21.