“Structural Evidence,” an exhibition of work from Valerie Escobedo and Laura Barnhardt-Corle, will kick off the 2016-17 schedule in Bluffton University’s Grace Albrecht Gallery, located in the Sauder Visual Arts Center.
Opening Aug. 29, the exhibit is free and open to the public through Sept. 22. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. A reception for the artists will be held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11.
Bluffton Family Recreation announced its 2016-17 indoor soccer division schedule this week, according to Joseph Beagle, director. Team sign-up is from U 8 all the day to adult.
The opening session (Session I) lasts five weeks from Nov. 6 to Dec. 17. The team sign-up deadline is Oct. 28. The team fee is $460.
By Monty Siekerman
FROM THE ADA ICON - Digital music, such as iTunes, hasn't replace the good, ole record business.
In fact, a new business has just opened on Main Street, Ada, that specializes in 33, 45, and 78 vinyl records as well as CDs and music collector cards.
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Retro: Music & Media, owned by Chad and Jeanette Smith, opened in the Gibson Building next to Dollar General, at 4171 State Route 235.
Vicki Mills of Miss Vicki's Music Studio, Ada, announces that The JubilHeirs – a choir for singers ages 12 – 25, will now meet on Monday evenings from 6 – 8 p.m.
"This auditioned, 4-plus-part treble voiced choir begins its fourth season on Sept. 19. The JubilHeirs learn a variety of music, both sacred and secular," she told The Icon.
Recent performances in Ada and Findlay included songs from Mary Poppins, The Phantom of the Opera, as well as international folk songs in Japanese and French.
Summer’s coming to a close, school starts soon and now is a great time to start thinking about getting back into shape, says Chase Eikenbary, owner of the local Jazzercise.
As an incentive, now through Sept. 15 persons may signup at no cost to begin classes.
Seven class options are available according to Eikenbary. They include:
• Monday – 6 p.m.
• Tuesday – 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday - 6 a.m.
• Wednesday (Strength 60!) – 6 p.m.
• Thursday – 5:30 p.m.
• Friday – 6 a.m.
• Saturday – 8:30 a.m.
Bluffton Family Recreation has released its fall fitness class schedule for adults, according to Joseph Beagle, director.
A printer-friendly copy of the schedule is an attachment at the bottom of this story.
The daily schedule follows:
Mondays
7:30 a.m. – Total Body Conditioning
8:30 a.m. – All-star workout
9:30 a.m. – Water exercise I at Maple Crest
9:45 p.m. – SilverSneakers
5 p.m. – Aqua Zumba at Maple Crest
6 p.m. – Aqua Fit at Maple Crest
Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce recently installed the second of several Bluffton maps created in an effort to help visitors find their way around town.
More maps are in the works. These will be placed in different areas of Bluffton. Each map is full color and is three by two feet.
THE MAP ATTACHED TO THIS STORY IS ONE OF THE “WORKING” VERSIONS FROM THIS PAST WINTER. THE MAP HAS BEEN UNDATED SINCE THIS WINTER.
NOTE: Answers to our front page business quiz are listed at the bottom of this story.
FROM ADA ICON - The Lugibihl family may not have an ice cream store in Bluffton, but that doesn't mean that folks in northwest Ohio can't get a taste of their homemade ice cream.
The Lugibihl ice cream store on wheels can be seen at many county fairs and festivals in the area during the summer.
Here, Dorothy prepares ice cream for those who attended the Farmers and Merchants Picnic in Ada last Saturday.
BLUFFTON, Ohio - Bluffton University welcomes James Kusak as he takes over the reins on the men’s soccer program for the 2016 season. Kusak was hired in February, after working at Spalding University, Hendrix College and his alma mater, Centre College. He will put his team to the test against Adrian College when the Beavers travel to Michigan for their opener on Thursday, Sept. 1. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
