The SEGway News Issue 41, 27 July 2017

The SEGway News Volume 1, Number 42 Serving South East Grant County July 27-August 2, 2017 A Good News Ventures publication Upland’s sesquicentennial celebration plans progressing Plans are being finalized for Upland’s 150th celebra- tion, “ALL ABOARD UP- LAND”, beginning Friday, August 25 and continuing through Labor Day weekend. It’s not too late to get onboard for this historical event. Space is still avail- able in Depot Park Saturday, August 26 for craft vendors, entrepreneurs, Upland area churches, civic organiza- tions, businesses or schools to be represented on Heritage Day. Cost is $10 to help with event expenses, and you may sell products, fundraise, ad- vertise, or simply “meet and greet.” Coming soon will be a full schedule of events for Heritage Day, as well as the entire two-weekend celebra- tion. All vendors are also in- vited to set up in Depot Park on Friday afternoon, August 25, along with the Farmer’s Market, which kicks off the entire two-weekend celebra- tion. Participants may also stay until Sunday, August 27, for Upland Homecoming Day, ending at 5 p.m. Cost is also $10 per day, or $30 for the three day weekend. The celebration commit- tee is also looking for a few antique or classic car owners to display their special ve- hicle on Heritage Day. We also would like a few antique tractors or farm equipment to display to represent our farming heritage. Please phone Susan Ancil at 765-998-1270 to leave a message, email susan.an- [email protected], or phone Andrew Preston at Upland Print and Stitch at 765-506- 7011 for more information or to “GET ONBOARD THE BIRTHDAY TRAIN!” Please help make this a memorable event for Upland by participating or donating to expenses. Follow the Up- land Indiana Sesquicenten- nial Celebration Facebook page as events are updated. Southern Gospel trio ‘The Guardians’ in concert at Epworth UMC Epworth United Methodist Church, 105 W 8th St, Mat- thews, Indiana is pleased to announce The Guardians in Concert on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 7:00 pm (Doors will open at 6:00 pm). No admission charge, a love of- fering will be received. After the concert, there will be a meet and greet time with free refreshments served. The Guardians have claimed their place as one of America’s favorite Southern Gospel trios with their re- cent hits “Somebody Prays,” “Shoutin’ Sounds,” “Let the Healing Begin” and many others. Group members, Neil Uhrig, John Darin Rowsey, GROCERY AND VARIETY STORE CALL: 765-998-1111 $ and Dean Hickman, are com- mitted to glorifying the name of our Lord through song. Their collective mission is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, to sing songs that minister to people’s hearts and touch their lives. To learn more, visit us online at www. matthewseumc.org Back-to-School party LightRider Ministries and The Red Barn will host a Back-to-School BLOCK PARTY Tuesday, August 8th from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. All Eastbrook area students grades 6-12 are invited to attend. The event will include inflatables, food, a corn-hole tournament, and more. Troy Shockey, director of The Red Barn said, "We want to welcome all the kids back and hope that a lot of kids will come to the party." Start the school year BIG by attending! For more infor- mation contact at [email protected] OPEN 7 DAYS MON - SUN 8-9 80 E BERRY AVE IN UPLAND PLAZA