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Classes
ALLEN COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE PROGRAMS: 4001 Crescent Ave.; 481-6826 for information.
•“History of Allen County” presented by Todd Pilfrey, executive director of The History Museum; 1 p.m. today.
ALLEN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: “Using Directories in Genealogical Research” presented by Curt Witcher; 7 p.m. Wednesday; gathering time is at 6:30 p.m.; Allen County Public Library, Room A, 900 Library Plaza; free; www.acgsi.org.
UNITED WAY OF ALLEN COUNTY AND THE NORTHEAST INDIANA CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL: Community Education classes, “Understanding the Causes of Stress”; 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday; United Way of Allen County Carriage House, 334 E. Berry St.; reservations, 482-5588 or neiclc@neiclc. org.
Dance lessons
RENAISSANCE BALLROOM DANCE STUDIO: Beginning Cha-Cha; 7 p.m. Thursday; 7145 Indiana 1 N., Ossian; 260-622-6644.
AMERICAN STYLE BALLROOM: Group class; 8 p.m. Friday; 6041 N. Clinton St.; $5, 480-7070.
AMERICAN STYLE BALLROOM: Beginner workshop, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, $15; open dance party, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, $6; 2789 Maplecrest Road; 267-9850.
Library
Contact Allen County Public Library, 421-1200 or www.acpl.
lib.in.us, for information on activities or branches not listed.
ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY: “Meet Abe Lincoln’s Friend,” 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. today and 9:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Wednesday; “Plug-In Your Armchair Genealogy: Researching from Home,” 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Meeting Room A; Storytime for Preschools, Daycares and Other Groups,” 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays in Children’s Services, registration required; “Smart Start Storytime,” preschoolers ages 3 to 6, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays in Children’s Services; “Chi LEGO Club,” 2 p.m. Thursday and Saturday; “This Book Club Needs No Name,” 7 p.m. Thursday; 900 Library Plaza, 421-1200.
ABOITE BRANCH: “Smart Start Storytime,” ages 3 to 5 and adult, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; “Cookbook Book Club,” 2 p.m. Wednesday; 5630 Coventry Lane; 421-1310.
DUPONT BRANCH: “Ants in Your Pants,” preschool program, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; “Baby Steps Storytime,” 10:15 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays; 536 E. Dupont Road; 421-1315.
GEORGETOWN BRANCH: “Teen Thursday: Friendship Party,” 3:30 p.m. Thursday; Georgetown Square, 6600 E. State Blvd.; 421-1320.
GRABILL BRANCH: “Born to Read,” infants and caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; “Lunch and Lit Book Group,” 1 p.m. Wednesday; 13521 State St., Grabill; 421-1325.
HESSEN CASSEL BRANCH: “After School Adventures: Wood Crafts,” 4 p.m. Wednesday; “Tuesdays with Stories,” 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; “Smart Start Storytime,” ages 3 to 5 and adult, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; “Novel Ideas,” 6:30 p.m. Thursday; “Field Trip Fridays: Fresh Water,” 10:30 a.m. Friday; “Sometimes on Saturdays: Crafty as a Fox, Secret Diaries,” 11 a.m. Saturday; 3030 E. Paulding Road; 421-1330.
LITTLE TURTLE BRANCH: “Storytime for Preschoolers: Valentine Love,” 7 p.m. Mondays and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; 2201 Sherman Blvd.; 421-1335.
NEW HAVEN BRANCH: “Smart Start Storytime: L is for Love,” ages 3 to 5 and adult, 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; “Babies and Books,” infants to 18 months and parents/caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Thursday; “Teen Thursdays: Cast Chocolate,” 3:30 p.m. Thursday; 648 Green St., New Haven; 421-1345.
PONTIAC BRANCH: “Open Laptop Lab for Adults,” 10 a.m. to noon Saturday; “Playstation Mania,” 4 p.m. Wednesday; “Paws to Read,” children, read to trained dog, 5 p.m. Thursdays; “Teen Café,” 4 p.m. Fridays; “Family Game Night,” 3:30 p.m. Saturdays; 2215 S. Hanna St.; 421-1350.
SHAWNEE BRANCH: “Teen Thursday: Books and Bites,” 3:30 p.m. Thursdays; 5600 Noll Ave.; 421-1355.
TECUMSEH BRANCH: “Bored? Games,” 4 p.m. today; “TecTeens,” 3:30 p.m. Wednesday; “Wondertots,” stories, rhythm and movement, ages 1 to 3 and caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays; 1411 E. State Blvd.; 421-1360.
WAYNEDALE BRANCH: “Smart Start Storytime,” ages 3 to 5 and caregivers, 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; “Born to Read Storytime,” infants to age 2 and caregivers, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays; 2200 Lower Huntington Road; 421-1365.
WOODBURN BRANCH: “Kids Club,” 3 p.m. Wednesday; “Smart Start Storytime,” plus crafts, 10:30 a.m. Fridays; 4701 Indiana 101 North, Woodburn; 421-1370.
HUNTINGTON CITY-TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY: “Valentine Make & Take” craft for grades 6 to 12; anytime during regular hours through Feb. 28; Main Library, 255 W. Park Drive, Huntington, 260-356-0824.
KENDALLVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: “Now You’re Cookin’: Sweet Treats,” 3:30 p.m. today; “Book Buddies,” 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; “Valentine’s Day,” crafts and snacks, 3:30 p.m. Thursday; 6221 S. Park Ave., 260-343-2010 or www.kendallvillelibrary.org.
LIMBERLOST PUBLIC LIBRARY: “The Coupon Group,” 6 p.m. today; “Valentine’s Day Party,” 3:45 p.m. Thursday; “Wiggle Giggle,” 10 a.m. Friday; 164 Kelly St., Rome City; 854-2775.
Organizations
KENDALLVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Board of Trustees meeting, 7 p.m. today; Limberlost Public Library, Rome City.
Fundraisers
MARDI GRAS PANCAKE DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION: Benefits North Highlands Center for Learning; 6 to 8 p.m. today; Grace Presbyterian Church, 1811 Fairhill Road; 260-312-1591.
OMBUDSMAN PAJAMA DRIVE: Donate new pajamas or gowns for local nursing home residents in need; Thursday through Feb. 28; for information, call 469-3161 or go to www.ltcombudsman-program.
org.
FISH FRY: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday; Bishop Luers High School Café, 333 E. Paulding Road; $8 adults, $5 ages 6 to 11, $1 for ages 5 and younger; drive-through and carry-out available; 456-1261.
FISH AND TENDERLOIN FRY: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday; St. Louis Besancon Hall, 15535 Lincoln Highway E., New Haven; $8.50 adults, $4.50 ages 6 to 11, free to ages 5 and younger; carry-out available.
“UNITED BY VIOLET IN HONOR OF JENNIFER MALOTT CRAFT AND VENDOR BAZAAR”: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; Churubusco United Methodist Church, Churubusco.
