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Quilt trunk show and class set in Marshall
The National Road Quilt Guild will present a trunk show and lecture at 6 p.m. CST March 8 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 503 S. Michigan Ave., in Marshall, Ill.
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Pearls of the Wabash: Efforts to reintroduce mussels
Broken bricks, shattered large clay tiles and thin strips of lumber nailed into a crimped piece of sheet metal, sit piled down a county road in Hillsdale.
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GRAPE SENSE: Many options to explore when pairing wine, chocolate
The world is awash in boutique wine, craft beers, herbs and spices galore. Some call it the Food Network effect. One of wine’s best friends, chocolate, has evolved with a similar Renaissance.
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CHRIS DAVIES: Incorporate cross training, technique drills into routine
As an athlete of any kind there are a few areas you may want to improve, but have not taken the time. Consider winter a time to improve your technique and recover from a hard season of training/racing.
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TRIED ’N’ TRUE: Thanks to an old neighbor for this cookie recipe
A few years ago we had a church meeting for women at Casey Methodist Church.
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Emerald ash borer subject of library brown bag
Join Cliff Sadof as he discusses the impact the Emerald ash borer has on local communities, at 12:10 p.m. Monday at the Vigo County Public Library.
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Rec guides available online
A guide to Indiana’s best values in outdoor recreation is available now at dnr.IN.gov/5280.htm.
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Engagement listing: Feb. 17, 2013
Patterson-Skelton
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Walmart encourages not-for-profits to apply for State Giving grants
The Walmart Foundation is encouraging applications from Indiana not-for-profit organizations for its State Giving grants, which begin at $25,000.
- Ag Appreciation Month activities planned in Indy
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Marshall Library to teach about digital downloads
The Marshall Public Library will be offering “Free Digital Downloads @ Your Library: Learn how easy it is!” at 2 p.m. March 5.
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Indiana Wine Trail hosting ‘Souper Saturday’
The Indiana Wine Trail is hosting its third annual “Souper Saturday,” combining fine soups and featured wines on Feb. 23.
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Anniversary listings: Feb. 17, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Naylor
Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan
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Great Backyard Bird Count set Feb. 15-18
For the first time, anyone anywhere in the world with Internet access can participate in the 16th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, which starts Friday and continues through Monday.
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Transcending Generations: Fabulous ’40s Band keeps genre alive; Sweetheart Dance to showcase big-band sound
Buzz Burgess heard the music when it was fresh, new.
In the wake of World War II, he played tackle for the Clinton High School football team and then hung out at Dreamland Hall after the games on Friday nights. -
YOUR GREEN VALLEY: Gasoline verses battery-powered: The road to efficiency
Last year I thought my 15-year-old car was going to take a dirt nap, so I went car shopping. I fell in love with a light blue car I saw on the side of the road. It turned out to be a hybrid.
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Reception to honor donation of Chalos mayoral items
The Vigo County Public Library will be staging a reception to honor the donation of mayoral items by the children of Pete Chalos, four-term mayor of Terre Haute, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
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‘Gardener’s Gathering’ to feature vendors, experts
Getting anxious to start gardening? Enjoy a fun-filled day at the Wabash Valley Master Gardeners’ Association spring seminar, “Gardener’s Gathering,” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 9.
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Conference focuses on small farm management
Small farms are a big deal, and a Purdue Extension conference will provide the tools to successfully operate them.
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Join group for Invasive Species Work Day at Dobbs Park
An Invasive Species Education Work Day is planned Feb. 23 at Dobbs Park Nature Center.
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Public Seed Exchange planned Feb. 21 at fairgrounds
A Public Seed Exchange is planned from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds Floriculture Building.
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Senior Center Valentine’s bakesale set
The Wabash Senior Activity Center is conducting a Valentine’s Day bakesale from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday.
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Learn more about CASA at Vigo Library brown bag
The Vigo County Public Library’s Brown Bag on Feb. 21 will feature information on CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates.
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Engagements listing: Feb. 10, 2013
Allen-Pearman
Rebman-Barnard
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Birthday listing: Feb. 10, 2013
Daisy Deane “DeDe” Ooley will be celebrating her 90th birthday today, Feb. 10.
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Meeting on Emerald ash borer set
Learn and discuss options to protect trees from the emerald ash borer at a public meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Vigo County Public Library.
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Anniversary listing: Feb. 10, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Ramer
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Natural Habitat: Meet 17-year-old Ben Cvengros, who has a knack for capturing wildlife — in particular, birds — on his camera
I would like to introduce you to a 17-year-old Parke County teenager who has an incredible level of patience. Ben Cvengros was 12 years old when he found his passion for photography.
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GRAPE SENSE: A little advice to help wine drinkers protect teeth
Purple teeth and lips may bring a knowing grin to regular wine drinkers, but your dentist won’t consider it something to smile about.
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TRIED ’N’ TRUE: Cinnamon Crisps and Sweet Fruit Salsa perfect together
When we had our Manhart-Nichols reunion, Karen Bailey brought sweet fruit salsa.
The kids wanted to know if I knew how to make cinnamon crisp made out of tortillas. - More Valley Life Headlines
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Quilt trunk show and class set in Marshall




