Optimists host Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull
The Bluffton Optimist Club will be sponsoring a Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull Contest during the Bluffton Street Fair on Saturday, September 23, at West Washington Street in front of the Wells County Library.
The event is free with sign in beginning at 11 a.m. and the contest beginning at 11:15 a.m. Boys and girls weighing up to 60 lbs. may participate. Weights will determine the classes.
Prizes will be awarded to all participants. Class winners will be recognized. The pedal tractors are provided.
The Optimist Club is a service club for women and men in the community. They meet on Tuesday mornings at the Hoosier House Restaurant in Bluffton for breakfast. To learn more about becoming an Optimist member contact Steve Higgins at 260-273-2711.
‘The House’ by FW’s Youtheatre Sept. 1-Oct. 1
“The House,” a nno-frightening Halloween production by Fort Wayne Youtheatre, will be presented at the First Presbyterian Theater from Sept. 29-Oct. 1.
Curtain times are 7 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and a sensory friendly performance on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for children, seniors and groups of 10 or more. Tickets at tickets.artstix.org or call the box office at 260-422-4226 (Monday-Friday, from noon to 6 p.m.) For more information about the sensory performance go to https://www.fortwayneyoutheatre,org/accessibility.
Coffee & Cabernet series at Ball State
A Coffee & Cabernet Series of concerts will be offered at Pruis Hall on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie.
All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with ticket prices varying. The schedule includes:
Ryanwood (acoustic duo): Sept. 21
Stacey Kent (jazz vocalist): Oct. 10
Las Cafeteras (Latin): Nov. 2
Feufollet (cajun): Feb. 20
Kevin Burke, Nuala Kennedy, Eamon O’Leary (Irish): March 8
Melody Angel (blues): April 12
Ticket informaton at 765-285-1539 or pruishall@bsu.edu.
Feather Fest at FW’s Lindenwood
On Saturday, Sept. 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. Feather Fest will be celebrated at Fort Wayne’s Lindenwood Natured Preserve, 600 n Ave.
Guided hikes will be offered with crafts and activities for kids. Soarin’ Hawk will bring some live birds to visit.
More information at fortwayneparks.org.
