Updates & happenings in and around the area

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“Grease” at 7 p.m. —o— Preschool story hour ages three to five, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. every

Redbud Trail Rendezvous

APRIL 29-30, 2023 10-5 SAT., 10-4 SUN.

Admission: $3.00 adult 12 & older

PROCEEDS HELP TO OPERATE THE MUSEUM LOCATED ON FULTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY GROUNDS ON U.S. 31, 4 MILES NORTH OF ROCHESTER, IND. www.fultoncountyhistory.org 574-223-4436

FOODS COOKED OVER WOOD FIRES, PROGRAMS, BLANKET TRADERS & MERCHANTS, TRADITIONAL CRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS, CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT Festival will go on rain or shine - TO BE HELD IN LIVING HISTORY VILLAGE SOUTH OF THE ROUND BARN

No dogs or animals allowed except to assist handicapped or pre-approved program animals.

Produced in cooperation with the Fulton County Tourism Commission.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION!

Wednesday, in the Akron Carnegie Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St., Akron. Expect stories, songs, crafts and more.

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Chosen Road in concert, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 22, in The Church of Jesus Christ, 15676 Michigan Road, Argos. Bluegrass and Gospel music will be presented, free for all who attend.

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Spring Craft & Vendor Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22, in the Fulton County Historical Society and Museum, 37 E. 375 N., Rochester. Expect to find handmade crafts by local artists, jewelry, gifts and pet products. A $1 donation will be the entry fee, and children younger than 12 may enter for free. Proceeds will benefit the Fulton County Animal Center.

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“Swing Into Spring” Craft Show, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22, in the Twelve Mile Community Building, 7913 IN 16, Twelve Mile. Featuring artisan crafts and handmade vendors. Breakfast and lunch available for purchase in the Firehouse Cafe.

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Soarin’ Hawk will present their educational program on “Birds of Prey,”at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, in the Akron Carnegie Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St., Akron. Program will last about one hour and will include three live birds of prey. Opportunities for pictures, will be available after program.

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Back to the past “Our Kewanna,” 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, in the Kewanna-Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna. Local historian, Bob Clyde, will continue mapping the town of Kewanna. Coffee & Tea time will be held at 10:30 a.m.

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Friends of Fulton County Parks, will be handing out 400 trees for free, providing care instructions and answering questions, 9 a.m.

Saturday, April 29, at Prairie Edge Nature Park, CR 150N, Rochester.

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Free Quilt workshop, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, in the Fulton County Public Library, Rochester. Learn how to make a small quilt, which will then be donated to the Fulton County Animal Center for their cats. All materials and tools are provided.

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Rochester Cub Scout Pack 3219, are selling Dutch Mill Bulbs quality flower bulbs from Holland, until May 3. To order online visit dutchmillbulbs.com/cubscoutpack-3219-rochester-in or call (574) 835-4883 or (574) 835-6955.

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Spring plant sale, 3-5 p.m. Friday, April 28; Tuesday, May 2; Thursday, May 4; Monday, May 8; and Wednesday, May 10, in the Rochester high school greenhouse. Also open 8 a.m. to noon Saturday,

May 6, and May 13. Expect to find impatiens, geraniums, marigolds, petunias, variety flower hanging baskets and planters, tomatoes and peppers.

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Solid Rock Church, 913 Main St., Rochester, is collecting donations for Hickory Creek nursing home, Rochester, for the residents. For more information call(574) 224-7654.

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The Fulton County Animal Center offers a Foster to Adopt program that lets potential new pet parents “try” a new pet out for two weeks to see if the person and pet are a good fit. To get more information, visit fultoncoanimalcenter.org. The center is located at 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester.

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The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has its own app for your mobile device. You can download it in the app store or from Google Play and stay up to date on news from the sheriff’s office.

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Grace Church offers free meals. Open to the public, 5:30-7 p.m. every Wednesday, 201 W. 7th St., Rochester. Served by Grace Church, First Baptist Church, First Christian Church, and Mill Creek Church. Leftover food is available to take home.

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Akron Flea Market, east of Akron, SR 114, is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.