Updates and happenings in and around the area

Fellowship Guild Ladies of First Baptist Church is hosting “Sponsor Night” from 4 p.m. to close Wednesday, June 28, at Dairy Queen, Rochester. All proceeds will go toward mission projects.

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Fulton County Bass Masters joins Lake Manitou Association to present a free Kid’s Fishing Clinic, for children ages 6-13 years old, from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 1, at the Woodlawn Hospital pond, East Ninth St., Rochester. All fishing supplies are provided and kids will get to take home a fishing pole and LMA ball cap. Register by emailing info@lakemanitou.org. Spaces are limited to the first

40 entry participants.

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Valhalla Farms Third Annual Blueberry Church, 8 a.m. Sunday, July 2, at 6254 W. CR 200N, Rochester. Light refreshments will be served and remember to bring a lawn chair. For more information, call (574) 223-6632.

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Stop by Lake City Bank, Akron, to vote for the Penny-aVote Cute Baby Contest; voting ends July 1.

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Celebrate the rededication of the Veterans Memorial Swinging Bridge, 4 p.m. Monday, July 3, at the Winamac Town Park. Along with the lighting of Veterans Memorial Swinging

‘Bagels & Business’ seminar series registration ends June 30

The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce is reminding entrepreneurs and small business owners that there is still time to register for Bagels & Business, a seminar series created for those looking to enhance their business.

Interested individuals are invited to enjoy a light breakfast, networking with like-minded individuals and an education segment each session. Sessions will be at 7:30 a.m. on Fridays, July 7 — Aug. 4, at a locale to be determined. Topics include:

• Local Biz Resources with Amy Beechy, BizGro by FEDCO.

• Marketing Best Practices with Anne-Marie Farrow, Constant Contact.

• Are You Legal? with Lauren

Adley, Peterson Waggoner & Perkins Law Firm.

• Finding Funds with Alan Steele, Small Business Development Center.

• Your Google Homepage with Tiffany Futrell, Marketing at Rochester Iron & Metal.

Register online at business. fultoncountychamber.com/ events/details/bagels-business-6622 or with the Fulton County Chamber Office by Friday, June 30. The cost is only $49 or $29 for chamber members for the entire series.

Any questions can be directed to Kellie Scobie, executive assistant of the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce, at (574) 224-2666 or kellie@fultoncountychamber.com.

Bridge, there will be a variety of food vendors and live music. Admission is free.

—o— Independence Day fireworks show, dusk, Monday, July 3, at the Fulton County Airport, Rochester. There will be portable toilets and hand-washing stations for the spectators’ convenience. Elephant ears and lemon shake-ups are available for purchase.

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Nubiano’s Pizza fundraiser, to help benefit Fulton County Bark Park, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 4 and July 5. Ask for a form to fill out when arriving. The park receives 15 percent of sales.

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Fulton County REMC electric vehicle test drive from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at the Rochester High School, 1 Zebra Lane, Rochester.

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Friends of the Fulton County Parks and Recreation Department are selling tickets for a chance to win a kayak. Only 300 tickets available at $5 each; need not be present to win. For tickets, call Eric Schlarf, (574) 835-4285; Scott Zeyen, (574) 527-5761; Doug Morton, (574) 223-4288; or Bill Walsh, (574) 835-3601. Tickets will also be available at the Fulton County Park Board booth at the Fulton County 4-H Fair.

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All-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast, from 7-10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, in the Henry Township Fire Station, 206 W. Rochester St., Akron. It is a free-will donation; all proceeds benefit the Henry Township Volunteer Fire Department.

—o— will also be available. The is a free-will donation event; all proceeds go toward paving the parking lot of the community building. For more information, call Anita Doan at (574) 6645213.

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Upcoming events for the Outlet Youth Center, Rochester, are: a backyard cookout from 4-6 p.m. Friday, June 30, at the Outlet Youth Center, and kids bowl free from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Country Lanes, Rochester. Pre-registration is required for bowling at theoutletyouthcenter.org.registration.

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The Stacey Carvey Schoenhals Foundation fundraiser is from 5 p.m. to midnight July 8, in the Moose Family Center, Rochester. The Las Vegas themed-event will offer dinner, music, auctions, gambling and more. All proceeds go toward a scholarship created for local youth in the community. Dinner tickets are available at the Rochester Glass Company, the Moose Lodge or Rochester Boat Company.

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The Fulton County Commissioners will meet in regular session at 9 a.m. Monday, July 3, in the Fulton County Office Building, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester. If you are unable to attend, it is available live on RTC Channel 4.

—o— and pet are a good fit. To get more information, visit fultoncoanimalcenter.org. The center is located at 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester.

Food vendors wanted for the Fulton Fun Day Festival Saturday, Aug. 5. If you or anyone you know is interested in booking a spot, contact festival committee members, Lori Gibson, (574) 721- 2487; Linda Fincher, (574) 767- 2243; Linda Wade (574) 835-6604; or Tai Walsh, (765) 414-4104.

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Kewanna Union Township Public Library, Kewanna, offers weekly events. At 4 p.m. every Tuesday is Teens-nTweens; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, coffee and tea time; 4 p.m. Wednesdays, LEGO Club; 4 p.m. Thursdays, Kids Night; and 5:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, euchre.

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Fulton County Public Library, in cooperation with Rochester Community Schools, is providing meal options for families during the summer break, noon to 1 p.m. Monday until July 21. Free for kids 18 and younger and a fee of $2 for adults. Food must be consumed on premises. For information, call (574) 2232713.

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Caston School Corporation, free breakfast, 7:30-8:30 a.m. and free lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through June 30, in the Caston School Cafe. Anyone age 18 or younger is welcome. For information, contact Alysha Marrs at (574) 598-8000, ext. 327 or marrsa@caston.k12. in.us.

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United We Stand Ministries

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. We still have seats available.

See The Hallelujah Girls at The Beef House

Saturday, October 28, 2023

This fun day trip departs from Rochester and costs $120/person. It includes transportation, a delicious meal at The Beef House, and ticket to see a performance of The Hallelujah Girls.

ONLY 7 SEATS LEFT ONLY 5 SEATS LEFT

Christmas in Branson • December 4-7, 2023

This trip’s agenda includes all lodging and transportation, 8 meals, tickets to performances by Clay Cooper, SIX, Hamners Variety Show, and Queen Esther (at the Sights & Sounds Theater), plus stops at the Auto & Farm Museum, and the Aquarium at the Boardwalk. A $100 non-refundable deposit will hold your seat, with the balance due by Oct. 6, 2023. Trip cost = $799 (based on dbl. occ.).

Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice

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March 6-12, 2024

Trip highlights include all lodging & transportation, 7 meals, guided city tour of Reykjavik, excursions to see volcanoes, waterfalls, geysers, and geothermal activity, possible Northern Lights sightings from Reykjanes Peninsula (weather permitting), entrance to the Blue Lagoon, Thingvellir National Park, and more! Call for pricing.

For information on any of these trips, contact RSVP Director Anne King at 574-223-3716

Twelve Mile Community Building Board is hosting a pork chop dinner from 4:307:30 p.m. Friday, June 30, in the Twelve Mile Community Building, 7913 SR 16. Pork burgers

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The Fulton County Animal Center offers a foster-to-adopt program letting potential new pet parents “try” a new pet for two weeks to see if the person

Food Pantry of Akron, located behind the Viking Food grocery store, is open 2-4 p.m. every Thursday. Parking is available in front of Akron United Methodist church or in the church’s parking lot. The food pantry is free when you qualify and live in Henry or Newcastle townships, with a once-a-month visit limit. Diapers, toothpaste, eggs, meat, cereal, spices and toilet paper are among some of the items available at the walkthru pantry. The best time to stop with little waiting is 3:15 p.m. For more information, call (574) 505-0392.