Six Bluffton businesses have partnered to encourage area youth to shop local for all of their prom needs by using an Ultimate Prom Pass.
The idea of the “prom pass” originated from a conversation between two friends, Rachel Davis, owner of Studio Silhouette, and Joanna Gratz, a Compassionate Entrepreneur with Trades of Hope.
“We originally were talking about how the two of us could partner so high school girls could get their prom dress and jewelry in one stop,” said Gratz.
“Beauty Is Something to Love” will be Jeff Gundy’s topic for Bluffton University’s Civic Engagement Forum on Tuesday, March 28, in Yoder Recital Hall. His 11 a.m. presentation is free and open to the public.
The Forum revolves around Bluffton’s 2016-17 civic engagement theme of, “Creativity, the Arts and Civic Life.”
Each year, the university focuses on a significant contemporary issue that is related to its mission and becomes the subject of cross-disciplinary exploration.
The Village of Bluffton is now accepting applications for lifeguards and management for the 2017 pool season, according to Nancy Kindle, village fiscal officer.
Applications are available in the Bluffton town hall lobby, 154 N. Main St.
Persons with questions may call 419-358-2066. Applications are due by Friday, April 28.
Tom Clark left Bluffton after high school, but Bluffton never left Tom.
The son of Jim and Mary Clark, he grew up with older brother, Steve, in the family house on North Main Street where Riley tees into Main. He graduated from BHS in 1977.
• Watch a video below with 4 U.S. referees, including Tom, working Junior World Championships in Romania in 2011.
Four students from Bluffton were named to the fall semester dean's list for part-time students at Rhodes State College, Lima. To be eligible, a student must be enrolled in at least six but not more than 11 credit hours and earn a 3.5 grade point average or higher.
Bluffton students:
Zachary T Holbrook
Stephanie Jean Jones
Blane Jared Miller
Morgann Alexa Rode
Twelve First Mennonite Church youth participated in the Mennonite Youth Choir Festival March 11-12 at Goshen (IN) College, under the direction of Hal Hess, a retired music educator and administrator.
Open to all students in grades 3 through 9 from any faith community, the festival culminates in a Sunday afternoon concert. The children prepare for the festival by listening to music and learning the sheet music sent to them. The Bluffton youth also prepared by rehearsing the music together during sessions with Laura Hartzler, director of FMC’s children’s choirs.
Former Bluffton resident, Thomas G. Clark, 59, of Fishers Ind., a 2008 Olympic referee and longtime leader within USA Wrestling, died on Friday, March 10, 2017, at home. He was born on Feb. 22, 1959, to James A. and Mary (Canaan) Clark in Bluffton, Ohio. His parents preceded him in death.
A chicken barbecue dinner takes place on Sunday, March 26, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Pandora United Methodist Church, 108 E.Washington St. (State Route 12) in Pandora.
Tickets are $8.50 per person (dine-in or carry-out). For ticket information, call 419.384.3782. Some tickets will be available at the door.
Bluffton Boys and Girls 4-H/Bluffton Cloverbuds will have a sign-up event on Tuesday, March 28, from 6:30-8 p.m. in Kathy Moser's 5th grade classroom in the Bluffton Elementary.
It is open to anyone interested in joining Bluffton's 4-H groups. Cloverbuds are for grades K-2. Any questions contacts Robyn Bible at 419 302 2042.
The unseasonable warmth of this winter February and March. This means that spring wildflowers are beginning to appear in Northwest Ohio a little earlier than normal. Hancock Park District will begin this year’s Wildflower Monitoring season a week earlier than indicated in the HPD Spring 2017 HPD Seasonal Program & Event Guide.
