Rent a camping spot for the AO Festival ~ Blue Bag Media

May 11, 2012

Rent a camping spot for the AO Festival

5/11/2012 09:00:00 AM

Blue Bag Media

GREENVILLE – The 2012 Annie Oakley Festival is being held July 27, 28, and 29. You can arrive at the fairgrounds as early as July 23 and stay until July 29, and pay $25 per night. You can stay past Sunday by making arrangements with the secretary’s office at the fairgrounds.

For that small payment you will get a full hookup: electric, water, sewer and three days and over 24 hours of great entertainment. In addition to the 24 hours of entertainment, they also have the Melodrama in the youth building, the Annie Oakley Western Arts Showcase in the Coliseum, Indian Creek Regulators, National Kiddie Tractor Pull, and the Shawnee Bandits fast draw.

New to the festival this year is the Little Miss and Mr. contest sponsored by Diane Evans Insurance at 7 p.m., on Friday, and at 1 p.m. on Saturday, the Annie Oakley car show sponsored by Doolittles Auto Service, Cornhole tournament sponsored by C & L Electric, Family Fun Games sponsored by Gunckle’s Tree Service, and all day on Sunday the new Darke County has Talent contest at the south entertainment tent.

You could also take side trips to other Darke County destinations. Take in the great sidewalk sales in Downtown Greenville, attend the Gathering at Garst, visit the Bears Mill, tour the KitchenAid factory, wine tasting at The Winery at Versailles, and many other great attractions.

To reserve you camping spot, call Judie Hathaway, Festival President, 548-2391.

Camping is always more fun with your friends, neighbors, and relatives. Be sure to pass on this information and make plans before the limited spots are taken, and join them in July.

The complete schedule of events for the Annie Oakley Festival is available at their web site: http://www.annieoakleyfestival.org.

The Annie Oakley Festival is supported by a $500 grant from the Darke County Visitors Bureau, visit the bureau’s website: www.VisitDarkeCounty.org.

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Events to Remember

Holiday closing – In honor and recognition of Memorial Day, the Greenville Transit will be closed on May 27.

PERDC - Public Employee Retirees of Darke County will be meeting at the VFW on Ohio Street, June 3, at 11:30 a.m. The speaker will be Janie Chrisman, Metropolitan Housing Director. For reservations, call: Helen at 548-4514.

Chicken BBQ – The first of two annual chicken BBQ's sponsored for the benefit of the New Madison Volunteer Fire Dept. by the New Madison Firebelles will be held at the firehouse on June 1, 11 a.m. until sold out. Cost for adults-$7, child's meal-$5, half chicken-$4. Eat in or carry out. No phone orders or deliveries. All proceeds go to help defray the cost of equipment, and items for the New Madison Volunteer Fire Department.

Ansonia Garage Sales – The Ansonia Community Garage Sales will be June 6-8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are several listings on the map, which will be available at all area businesses by June 4. If you would like a map emailed to you, contact Betty Burnfield, 337-4883.

New Madison Garage Sales – The New Madison Community Garage Sales will be held May 30-31 and June 1. No permit is required during these dates. Persons wanting to be listed on the flier should call 996-0200. Leave address, dates and times of the sale.

Arcanum Meetings - The following meetings have been scheduled for the Village of Arcanum:May 28 – Council Meeting, 7 p.m., City Building; June 3 – Utility Meeting, 4:30 p.m., City Building

Memorial Day Info - Community Action Partnership of Greater Dayton/Darke County will be closed May 27, in honor of Memorial Day. This includes the Metropolitan Housing Authority. Regular hours will resume May 28.

CAP Community Transportation will be in operation for those who need service on May 27. Reservations should be made by May 24 for transportation by calling 547-9129.

GHS Class of 1969 - The Greenville Class of 1969 will hold its annual mini-reunion on Aug. 17, 2-4 p.m. at the Elks Lounge on Third and Sycamore, Greenville. Please park in the Elks back parking lot and enter through the back door. The class will begin planning for its 45th reunion on June 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Maid-Rite shelter house. Class members should plan to attend the June 15 meeting if they wish to voice their opinions concerning the location and type of reunion for 2014. Help is needed to contact class members for the large event. For more information, contact Debby Sodders at 548-7951. All class members are welcome on both dates.

Genealogical Society – The Darke County Genealogical Society, Inc. is holding its annual picnic on June 6, 5:30 p.m., in the Greenville City Park, at the same shelter that has been used in the past. Bring food to share and your tableware and come to have a good time.

GHS Class of 1959 – Greenville High School Class of 1959 will hold its luncheon on May 23, noon, at the Bistro Off Broadway, East Fifth St., Greenville. For more information, contact linwood2011@roadrunner.com or margaretmanix59@yahoo.com

Alumni Banquet - The 2013 Westmont, Hollansburg and Palestine Alumni Banquet will be held June 15 at the Golden Eagle Christian Center in Palestine. The time to arrive is 4 p.m. with dinner served at 5 p.m. The theme this year is “An Italian Experience.” Everyone is welcome that attended Westmont, Hollansburg, and Palestine; even if you did not graduate from there. For more information, contact Rick Brunner, 884-7398, or Patty (Foreman) Jenkins, (765) 855-5363.

May 11, 2012