The Friends of Darke County Parks is excited to announce the first event of their exciting new series “Every Woman Has a Story.” Join them on Saturday, May 20th from 10am to 1pm in the Darke County Parks’ log house for a special ladies’ brunch to celebrate women and their stories. The first session will highlight local glassware collector, Ms. Mitzi Johnson. She will discuss how she got interested in this hobby and show some of her unique collection. They are getting out the special china, so dress in vintage style and wear your favorite hat! There will be door prizes and prizes for the best bought and handmade hat worn.

The menu will include: special breakfast casserole, waffles with fruit and real cream topping, chocolate dipped strawberries, coffee, and tea. The cost is $20 per person at the time of reservation. To register, mail a note with your name, email, and phone number along with payment to Friends of Darke County Parks P.O. Box 801 Greenville, Ohio 45331.

For questions or more information, contact Friends’ President Barbie Hansbarger at (937) 447-3355.

Did you know? Cut glass, like this decanter, is much more valuable than glass made by pressing into a mold.

Have you always wanted to try a 5K but never got around to it? Are you tired of those holiday pounds sticking around? Do you just need some motivation to get healthy? Darke County Parks is hosting a fitness program called 5K Fit every Thursday @ 5:30pm from now through May 18th. Join them throughout the spring to get healthy. They’ll have three different programs for you to choose from (walking, walking/jogging, and running) to suit your fitness needs and help you work towards a healthier lifestyle.

With everyone setting their own goals and moving at their own pace, feel free to join them at any point during the program. For every time you attend, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a free registration for the Raptor Run/Walk” on Saturday August 5th at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. Please dress for the weather and bring a timing device and water bottle. For questions or weather updates, call the Nature Center at 548-0165.

Did you know? Because of hills, wind, avoiding puddles, people, and obstacles, walking outdoors burns more calories than walking on a treadmill.