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J-POG, Just Peace Outreach Group, invites the public to explore hope through nonviolence as Jim Fitz of Evanston, Ill., joins the group on Sunday evening, April 19, at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church. Fitz will speak on ?Nonviolence, Peace with ISIS."Jim Fitz has 13 years of peacemaking experience in Colombia. He has confronted armed groups, organized soccer games between communities split by war, and attempted...

The Washington Concert Association is proud to announce a concert by lyric soprano Heather Youngquist, accompanied by pianist Shari Rhoads, at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the United Methodist Church in Washington.Heather, raised in Washington, now resides in Chicago. She attended the University of Iowa for her undergraduate degree in Music Performance and Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music for her ...

The Washington County Riverboat Foundation will meet at the Washington Public Library at 6 p.m. April 15. This is a public meeting.Items on the tentative agenda include: public comments, committee reports, set spring grant amounts and procedures, and comments by board members.

Nancy Clawson hosted Chapter MX, P.E.O. in her home on April 6 at 7:30 p.m. Fourteen members attended. President Marjorie Lins conducted the business meeting. Chaplain Lynda Miksch gave devotions. Treasurer Barbara Liebe gave the financial report. Jane Cuddeback passed out the program books for this year. Plans for the State Convention were discussed. Barbara Liebe gave an interesting program on her recent trip ...

The Wyman Community Club met for an 11:30 a.m. luncheon on Monday, April 6, at the Ainsworth Four Corners.Those attending were: John Wittrig, Laura McPhail and Tom McPhail of Winfield; Robert and Lucille Humphreys, Frieda Finke, Pauline Richardson, Ruth Erwin, Margaret Patterson and Billie Jo Rose of Crawfordsville; Wilma Vosburg of Grinnell, Vivan and Eileen Jennings of Columbus Junction; Robert Davis of ...

Catholic Daughters Court McDermott No. 504 met on April 8 in the youth room at St. James, with 18 members and one guest, Rocky Roberts, present. Regent Janice Carr conducted the business meeting.The treasurer's report was given by Pat Fritz.May Basket Committee, Priscilla Reighard and Pat Fritz, collected candy and treats to put into baskets to be distributed May 1.Members were reminded that Life Saver Sunday ...

Washington Middle School parent/teacher conferences will be held from 3:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 22.Parents are asked to enter through the south gym doors, as teachers will be conferencing with parents in the gym. Parents are encouraged to take the time to visit with all of their child?s teachers.Mrs. Thorius will not be available for conferences. Parents are welcome to contact her via e-mail or Schoology ...

Rev. Dr. Georgine Buckwalter, of Louisville, Ky., will offer a presentation about Spirituality and Aging at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the United Presbyterian Church in Washington.Participants will obtain an understanding of the impact of Immigration Patterns, Aging in Place options, the Alzheimer's Tsunami, Pastoral Oversight and Initiatives, and Laity Participant with practical suggestions for implementatio...

Spring is here, the birds are singing, and insects are emerging. While many people haven?t missed the bugs over winter, they play an important role on the bottom end of food chains. In addition, being small, numerous, and fairly easy to catch, they make great introductions to the natural world for young children. As such, the Washington County Conservation Board will be hosting its final STEM Wonders preschool ...

Jeff Soper, water superintendent for the city of West Chester, will flush water hydrants Saturday afternoon.

The Virtual Dementia Tour is geared to help caregivers who care for loved ones who are experiencing memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The tour will help caregivers better identify and cope with their loved ones' behaviors and needs. Participants will experience simulated symptoms of age-related Alzheimer's disease and dementia during the Virtual Dementia Tour.This is a free, no-obligation event open ...

The Kiwanis AMers recently honored members with annual awards. From left are Don Kline, Chuck Gibson Community Service Award; Matt Brown, Past President Award; Brian Blodgett, Werner Lowry Golden Apple Award; Curt Mayer, Distinguished Service Award; Pat Smith, Distinguished Service Award; and Keith Lazar, Kiwanian of the Year Award.