Bluffton University is searching for a new head coach for its women’s soccer program following the resignation of Rhonda Smith. Coach Smith served for three seasons as Bluffton’s head coach. She recently married and will relocate to Michigan.
“We will begin a search for a new coach immediately,” said Phill Talavinia, Bluffton’s athletics director. “I want to thank Rhonda for her leadership with the team and wish her all the best.
Bluffton University will present its 122nd performance of Handel’s “Messiah” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10.
New this year, the venue is Yoder Recital Hall. Tickets will be required. While the tickets are free, they must be reserved at http://tickets.bluffton.edu or at Marbeck Center. A free-will offering will be taken for music scholarships.
Gardeners of the Bluffton Pandora Area will hold a Christmas potluck, Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 6 p .m. at the Bluffton Public Library. A white elephant exchange is planned.
The club’s current newsletter is attached at the bottom of this story.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Bluffton University men's basketball team cut a 16-point second half deficit to a deuce before Kalamazoo closed out the game with four late points for a 73-67 victory on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Bluffton fell to 1-3 overall, while Kalamazoo moved to 1-4 with its first win of the season.
The holidays can be a particularly difficult time to cope with the loss of a loved one and the Tree of Remembrance memorial serviceprovides a forum where families can come together to express their grief, but also find peace for years to come.
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services will hold its Tree of Remembrance memorial service on Sunday, Dec. 3, at The Centre at Bluffton, 601 N. Main St., for those who have lost a loved one this year or in years past.
Persons attending may begin arriving at 1 p.m. A brief memorial service is at 2 p.m.
The Allen County Bike and Pedestrian Task Force will hold its annual Volunteer Recognition and Awards Program on Thursday, Nov. 30, at The Met in Lima, 306 North Main St. from 5 – 7 p.m.
Volunteers will be recognized for their contribution to assisting with bike and pedestrian counts, bike rodeos, and their work towards supporting a bike and pedestrian friendly community.
Recognition will be given for the Advocate of the Year, Business of the Year, and for other volunteers.
Riley Creek Arbor of Bluffton is assisting to host an open house at Challenged Champions Equestrian Center, Ottawa, set from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2.
The equestrian center is located at 11913 Road 6, Ottawa.
Riley Creek Arbor is providing a continental breakfast at the event.
The open house introduces the public to the work of the center and also encourages volunteers. The mission of the Challenged Champions Equestrian Center is to enrich and change the lives of children and adults with special needs through facilitated equine activities.
