Category: Entertainment

Payne Branch Manager Receives State Award

Suzi Yenser, Branch Manager for the Payne Branch Library of the Paulding County Carnegie Library System, has been named Distinguished Citizen for 2017 by the Ohio Art Educator’s Association. Nominated by Angie Stokes, Art Teacher at the Wayne Trace High School, Yenser is the epitome of a citizen encouraging community involvement in the arts. Angie…

Huber Opera House is getting “All Shook Up!”

After a three year hiatus, CCBanks Productions is back and bringing you All Shook Up, a new broadway musical set to the classic tunes of Elvis! The storyline is loosely based on Shakespeare’s 12th Night (made popular by the hit movie She’s the Man!) and includes hilarious twists and turns, a little bit of burning’…

ACC Holds First Pistol match

On Saturday October 21st, the Antwerp Conservation club held its first centerfire pistol match as a fundraising effort for Christmas for Kids. The match was held in our newly reworked pistol bays. The five stages were designed to challenge and build pistol handling skills. The course of fire has the shooter starting from different positions…

Spirit of Woodlan Community Performance

Please join us to support the 2017 Spirit of Woodlan Marching Band and Color Guard as they perform this year’s show, “Change of Heart” for their community performance on Saturday, October 21st at 3:00 p.m.  Doors will open at 2:30 p.m.  This is a great opportunity to see the hard work these kids have done…

PAULDING LIONS CLUB Halloween Festivities

It is that time of the year and the Paulding Lions Club is organizing for the Annual Paulding Lions Club Halloween Parade and Costume Contest!!! It is planned for Saturday, October 28, 2017. We ask that the participants begin to assemble in front of the Paulding County Carneige Library at 2:30 p.m. where they will…

NEW PAULDING COUNTY PARK OPENING

Everyone is invited to help the Paulding County Park District celebrate the Grand Opening of New Rochester County Park. On Sunday, October 22, at 2:00 p.m. a ceremony will be held at the park, which is located along the north side of County Road 424 (old U.S. 24) about a half mile west of U.S.…

ACDC DONATES TO MAC PICKLE BALL

With the growth of a new sport in Antwerp, Pickle Ball, the Antwerp Community Development Committee is helping by donating $200 for equipment. Also discussed at the recent meeting was the development of a new electronic sign in downtown Antwerp to announce upcoming community events and local business advertising.  The ACDC, Antwerp Rotary and Antwerp…

Peter Pan is Flying in to the Huber House

Broadway’s timeless classic musical, Peter Pan, whisks you away to a place where dreams are born and no one ever grows up! Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris “Moose” Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Peter Pan is one…

ACC Has a Busy Weekend

If you looked at our weekly ad here in the West Bend News, you would have seen a busy schedule of events. Starting last Wednesday, September 13th, we held our monthly meeting. Thursday, September 14th, was set up day for our booth at Flat Rock Creek Festival. Friday, September 15th thru Sunday, September 17th, we…

MVNU Music Scholarship Students to Perform

MVNU Music Scholarship Students to Perform Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present some of the 2017-2018 music scholarship recipients in recital on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. The recital will take place in Thorne Performance Hall in the R.R. Hodges Chapel and a reception will follow. The community is invited to attend this…

Conservation Club Gathers for Fun & Hog Roast

Conservation Club Gathers for Fun & Hog Roast On Saturday, September 23, the Antwerp Conservation Club hosted the annual hog roast for members and friends. Even though it was a hot day, it was pleasant to be with friends and family on this beautiful acreage on Road 53. On this evening, the conservation club drew…

Best Year Yet For Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival

Best Year yet for Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival                    The Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival launched on Friday, September 15. This weekend in September the annual harvest festival always hosts many flea market vendors, children’s activities, and lots of food. It’s a fun event for all…

Milan Center Feed and Grain to Host 13th Annual Pony Parade

On Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 1:00 p.m, Milan Center Feed and Grain will host their 13th Annual Pony Parade.  Area children decorate and show off their ponies, carts and wagons. Last year over 60 drivers and 300 riders ranging from ages 4 to 14 participated in this fun annual event for the community. To…