Salamonie to host flower walk, workshop

This is typically not the time of year to go looking for wildflowers, we know! Join us at Salamonie Lake’s interpretive / nature center, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. for a unique Winter Wildflower Walk / Workshop. Participants will learn how to ID native wildflowers during the winter season. The workshop is expected to last approximately three hours.

- Dress for the weather; much of the time will be spent outside along trails.

- Cost is $10 per person, payable day of workshop. Register by calling 260-468-2127.

One of the oldest buildings on the North Manchester campus, Winger is home to the music and art departments. An updated Winger will appeal to prospective students and create an environment that supports active learning and immersive experiences through technology, acoustics and inviting spaces. The addition of an elevator will make the building fully accessible for all students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Rick and Deb Mishler of Arizona gave a leadership gift of $500,000 to the Winger renovation. A Manchester alumnus, Rick made the gift in

Chuck Surack, entrepreneur, musician, philanthropist and founder of Sweetwater Sound in Fort Wayne, and his wife, Lisa, also gave a $500,000 leadership gift for Winger. Chuck Surack currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.

An anonymous donor gave another $500,000.

“The renovation to Winger is a top priority for us and we are very excited about the opportunities that the new spaces will present,” Harmon said. “We appreciate the support from so many of our alum-