Hoover event draws about 200

Monday was a throwback day for families attending Laura Ingalls Wilder Days at the the Herbert Hoover Museum and Historic Site as they sampled games, lessons and crafts from 19th century West Branch.

August 13 through 19

Argazzi Art: 22 Millerton Rd., Lakeville. “New Works by Katherine Bowling, Kevin Bean, Kathy Moss and Anne Siems”: Through August. For information: 860-435-8222.

Country town treasures

Sue Wallace explores Ballarat, Bendigo and Castlemaine, finding trinkets, quirky cafes and other curiosities.

Arts Fest 2010

Plans are speeding along for the upcoming Shelby County Arts Fest in downtown Shelbyville on Oct. 9. Arts Fest committee members met outside Panzarotti Italian Restaurant on Monday for al fresco dining and updates on progress on the fall festival.

Afghanistan needs education: teacher

An Afghani woman whose schools for girls were forced "underground" by the Taliban has spoken of the positive signs emerging in her troubled country.

Community Bulletin Board

Education