LEISURE

The Art Scene is Gobblers Galore

We recently looked at a famous painting of a turkey done by John James Audubon that was included in his “The Birds of America” book and sold for over $8 million back in 2000.

LCA Hosts Classic Play On Friday, Saturday

On Friday and Saturday, Lakeland Christian Academy’s theater department will present the full-length drama, “Little Women,” written by Louisa M. Alcott and adapted for the stage by John Ravold. 

Miracle Tree Program Underway At Bell Library

The Tippecane Valley Miracle Tree is up again at the library. If you're looking for a good way to help support others in our community this holiday season, stop in and find out how to sponsor some of Valley's kids this Christmas.

Preschool Story Hour Presented Each Wednesday

The following is a list of upcoming activities at the Akron Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St.: • Join Preschool Story Hour at 10 a.m. every Wednesday. The theme this fall is "Outer Space."

In The Holiday Spirit, Library Offering Fine Forgiveness In Trade For Food Donation

The Syracuse Library is forgiving overdue fines in exchange for a donation to the food pantry.

Free Movie Matinee Featured At North Webster Community Public Library

Looking for something to do on a Monday afternoon? Enjoy a free movie matinee for adults at North Webster Community Public Library at  1:30 p.m. Monday.

November Is The Time To Celebrate Veterans, Work On Writing

The Syracuse Library is closing on Monday in commemoration of Veterans Day. Much historical fiction and historic commentary has been written. The library encourages everyone to read about war-time experiences. November is the annual reminder that it is possible for anyone to write a story.

Holiday Gala Tickets On Sale

Early bird pricing is available until Monday for Manchester Main Street’s seventh annual Holiday Gala Dec. 1 in the Cordier Auditorium on the campus of Manchester University.

November Is National Family Literacy Month

Now that you’ve gorged your sweet tooth with Halloween treats, how about feeding your brain?

'Modern Millie' Arrives Friday On Stage At WCHS

Go back in time almost a century this weekend when the Warsaw Community High School Drama Department presents a musical spoof of the Roaring 1920s.

Warsaw Library To Offer Needle Felting

The Warsaw Community Public Library will be offering a needle felting class on Nov. 27 with instructor Rachel Kruger.

Libriarians Want To Hear ‘NaNoWriMo’ Ideas

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing.

‘Knit 1 Crochet 2’ Meets Tuesday Afternoons At NWCPL

If you like to knit or crochet or want to learn how, join the Knit 1 Crochet 2 group that meets 2:30 p.m. the first Tuesday each month at North Webster Community Public Library.

Last Of The ‘Frankenstein’ Events Scheduled For Nov. 10

A grant from the Indiana Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities has presented the people of Indiana and the Syracuse Library with a year of great programs about Mary Shelley’s book, “Frankenstein.”