Please join fellow Allen Countians in a fun event designed to make everyone aware of the need for conservation.
On Saturday, March 27 we will meet on the Iola Square for Earth Hour 2010.  At 8:30 PM all lights around the square will be turned off in an effort to conserve energy.  Lights will remain off until 9:30 PM.  One of the many events planned during this hour is a flashlight walk around the square.
This will be an opportunity to get some exercise, visit with friends, and enjoy music and candlelight.  Bring your family and friends and don't forget to bring your FLASHLIGHTS!
Check out Earth Hour 2010 on the web at http://www.earthhour.org.
 

I will gladly plan bring in 10+ lbs of food  to match the weight loss I've achieved for the finale.  I hope this is something that many of our participants feel is a worthwhile means of giving back to our community. 

If you have had a good time during the Allen County Meltdown II
if you're feeling better than you felt January 1 this year due to healthier eating choices and added physical activity
If you've made new friends through the events offered through the ACMII
If you've lost weight and improved your health because of the programs offered or encouragement from friends participating with you in the ACMII
Please make a banner, flag or poster to bring to the finale.  We'd love to see your excitement and positive attitudes about your personal experiences during the Meltdown.  Let's show our colors at our final celebration!

Just a reminder......There will be no line dancing on Thursday 2/25.  Damaris will be unavailable.  See everyone on March 2nd.

Lentil Soup
 
Ingredients: 
1 onion, chopped                                         1 (14.5oz) can crushed tomatoes

REMINDER - Erin Weilert will be teaching a class on the different types of fats in our foods tomorrow night, 7:00 PM at the Humboldt Library in the Community Room.  This will immediately follow Line Dancing which will be at the Humboldt Elementary School beginning at 6:00 PM.  This class promises to be very informative and will be a helpful pre-requisite to the label reading class Erin is leading next Thursday.
 
 
 

The Iola Family Fun Night has been postponed until February due to potentially inclement weather headed our way tomorrow.  Please watch the schedule for the new date.  It's guaranteed to be a fun evening of activities for all!

This class has been rescheduled for February 11 @ 6:00 PM.  It will be held at the NEW Riverside Community Center.  Kathy McEwan will teach us how to create healthy and hearty soups.  Perfect for the cold winter weather!

We have 2 new walking clubs in Moran.  If you'd like to walk with someone in Moran the following options are available:
Connie McWhirter - Meet on the East side of the High School on Thursdays at 5:30.
Mike and Jamie Stodgell - Monday - Wednesday 5:00 PM.  Meet in the school parking lot.

Damaris Kunkler will lead a line dancing class tonight at 7:30 at Humboldt Elementary School in the multi-purpose room.  Enter through the southwest door on Central St.
There will also be a class in Humboldt on Thursday at 7:00 PM in the same location.  We are working on future locations on Tuesdays and Thursdays after our scheduled classes as people are really enjoying the line dancing.  Come have fun and get fit! 
If you attend Roger's class and still want to come dance, don't worry about being a little late.  Join in the fun!