November 2017

Volunteers needed for event on Nov. 23 at Civic Center, LIma

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As Thanksgiving approaches, Lewis Family McDonald’s is finishing its preparations for its annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner.

The dinner, originally started in 1989 by the Chester Carey Family, is now in its 13th year under the Lewis Family. The dinner will be held on Thursday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lima Veteran’s Memorial Civic and Convention Center.

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November 7, 2017

All-HCAC release

BLUFFTON, Ohio - Bluffton University defender Brittany Huff (Union/Northmont) was named Second Team All-Heartland Conference for her work on the pitch in 2017. Securing honorable mention acclaim was junior Skylar Liming (St Marys/Memorial). They were both recognized when the HCAC announced its top players this season as voted on by all of the head coaches.

The police havre a list of found bikes

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Bluffton police are interested in hearing from residents who have missing bikes, or from residents who have not reported stolen bikes in the last year.

Chief Ryan M. Burkholder asks that residents with reports or question should stop in the police department, located on the second floor of the Bluffton town hall, 154 N. Main St.

He added that the police has a list of found bicycles that residents can also check.

 

Image consultant to share tips with Bluffton students

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Robin Reeves, founder and director of Reeves Etiquette and Image Consulting, will present the Forum, “Professional Manners 101: How to Make a Great Impression," at 11 a.m. on Nov. 21 in Centennial Hall’s Stutzman Lecture Hall.
 
During Forum, Reeves will demonstrate how students can elevate their professional brand through body language, conversation skills and appropriate dining etiquette.
 
This Forum is sponsored by the Bluffton University Alumni Association.
 
 

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Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 8375 Phillips Road, Bluffton will host an all-you-can eat fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for youth 10 and under.
 
Menu: All you can eat fish, potato salad, calico beans, baked beans, coleslaw, cranberry salad, taco salad, broccoli salad, mixed fruit, layer salad, perfection salad, macaroni salad, apple salad, green bean casserole, hot cheese potatoes, pickled eggs, macaroni and cheese, cherry dessert, cakes, cookies and pies.

Portion of proceeds benefit Bluffton Food Pantry

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First United Methodist Church, Bluffton, will host an election day lunch and dinner Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the church, 116 Church Street.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Bluffton Food Pantry. Carry out is available for both meals

Lunch:
Served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost:  All items priced individually
Menu:  homemade soups ($2), sandwiches ($2.50), salads ($1), desserts ($1.50), beverages (50 cents)      

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Bluffton Senior Citizen's Center holds its Christmas garage sale on Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11, according to Tonya Meyer, director.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

The sale includes decorations, trees, ornaments, crafts, lights, angels, Santas, snowmen, games and more.

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Trinity Lutheran Church, Jenera, will host an American Red Cross blood drive later this month.

The blood drive is from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18, in the Trinity Lutheran School gym.

You may sign up on line at www.redcrossblood.org  Enter sponsor code: TRINITYJENERA. Walk-ins are also welcoem

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Bluffton University will host an author program for Kevin Williams, director of residence life, at 4 p.m. on Nov. 9 in the Musselman Library Reading Room. Williams contributed a chapter to the book, “Diversity Matters: Race, Ethnicity and the Future of Christian Higher Education,” called “Potholes on the Professional Journey of a Developing Leader.”
 
Williams joined the Bluffton University staff earlier this year after serving as assistant director of residence life at Messiah College. He also spent seven years working as an admissions counselor for Malone College.
 

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Bluffton University will host a Thursdays at Yoder concert featuring music faculty members Dr. Andrew Liebermann and Stephanie Titus at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in Yoder Recital Hall.

During the concert, the Liebermann-Titus Duo will introduce 20th and 21st century compositions for piano and saxophone that push the boundaries of what one traditionally expects to hear from these instruments. Most of the works presented are by living composers and some are rarely played due to their extreme difficulty.

This event is free and open to the public. 

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