Happenings in Whitley County this weekend...
Today…
The Whitley County Republican Party will host a candidate forum for Republican candidates for Whitley County Council on this morning, April 19, at its monthly Republican Breakfast. The breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Eagle’s Lodge in downtown Columbia City. Candidates will each give opening statements and take questions from the audience. Steve Shine, Allen County Republican Party Chairman, will serve as the guest moderator for the event.
The Whitley County Extension Homemakers are holding their annual giant garage sale today at the Whitley County 4-H Center Building.
Tonight…
Etna United Methodist Church, located at 4255 W. 750 N., invites the community to a Country-style BBQ Rib Dinner on Saturday from 4-7 p.m. The dinner includes desserts and drinks. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, call the church at 799-5940.
Tomorrow…
Young Adults in Action will be picking up trash and debris along the Blue River in downtown Columbia City on Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. Following the cleanup project, there will be a barbecue in Morsches Park. Volunteers, including families, are asked to meet near the pavilion in Morsches Park at 1 p.m. and will begin work near Trier Ford Chrysler. The rain date for the project is Sunday, April 27.