Alzheimer’s Association May education programs set
DAYTON — The Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter is hosting several free in-person and virtual education programs in May, touching on ways to keep the body and brain healthy, legal and financial plans to make after a diagnosis and more. The programs, being offered free to the community, are:
Versailles Poultry Days Miss Chick registration now open
VERSAILLES — Registration for the upcoming Versailles Poultry Days Miss Chick pageant is open, and winners could receive up to $1,000 and a title for life.
Big Four CrossFit hosts Travis Manion Foundation event
By Kimberly Pistone
POWER of the Purse
Monet Knupp, of Sidney, waits to put raffle tickets down for different raffle items at the Power of the Purse Champagne Luncheon and Fashion Show. Passionate Optimistic Women Encouraging Results, (POWER) is a Shelby County United Way women’s initiative group. The event was held at the Historic Sidney Theatre on Saturday, April 22. Proceeds from the event benefit children and families in Shelby County.
Touring Lodge 73
An open house tour of Temperance Lodge 73 was held on Saturday, April 22. People interested in possibly becoming a Mason can call Stacy Smith at 937-658-0335 or email [email protected].
Arch gets sign and lights
Sollmann Electric employee Tyler Geise, of Fort Loramie, moves his lift into position as he adds lights that will illuminate the newly painted and installed Historic Downtown sign on top of the arch located next to The Spot on Court Street. The text of the sign is painted a shiny silver color. Light bulbs will also line the bottom of the arch.
Donate blood May 3 at Senior Center of Sidney-Shelby County
SIDNEY — Save some of your vacation time for helping save lives. Get the new “Sunshine & Saving Lives” beach towel when you donate at the Senior Center of Sidney-Shelby County community blood drive Wednesday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 304 S. West Ave., Sidney.
A game of Mah-Jongg
Barbara Miu-Miller, of Sidney, plays a game of Mah-Jongg at the Senior Center of Sidney-Shelby County on Friday, April 21.
Preparing the soil
Bill Wehrman, of Sidney, performs some deep ripping in a field along Fort Loramie-Swanders Road on Thursday, April 20. The deep ripping breaks up compaction of the soil. Wehrman said corn will be planted sometime in the next couple of weeks depending on the weather.
Pancake Day set for May 3
SIDNEY — The Kiwanis Club of Sidney Ohio will be holding its annual Pancake Day on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Serving time is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will be held at the Sidney First Methodist Church. It is located in the basement of the Fellowship Hall at 230 E. Poplar St. in downtown Sidney. Both on-site dining and carry outs are available.
