Bluffton Presbyterian Church will hold a chicken barbecue during the Wheels Festival on Friday, June 15.
Serving is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The barbecue is from Ted's Market and tickets are $8.50 each. Included is chicken, cheesy potatoes, green beans and a roll.
Also available will be brauts and hot dogs. Tables and chairs will be set up on the church lawn. For tickets in advance contact Lynda Best at 419-296-2790.
Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co., Bluffton celebrates Shirley's birthday on Saturday, June 16, with a day full of family-friendly events, according to Pete and Kim Suter.
Carnival games, a coloring contest, and buy-one-get-one specials highlight the event held downtown Bluffton, with 100 percent of sales being donated to Bluffton Public Library.
Icon viewers: Note: This was originally posted in the Lima News as a guest column.
By Beth Bish
I would like to express my appreciation to the four Elida students who spoke up regarding Mr. Ascura’s threats to “shoot up,” Elida High School. They were courageous when they decided to talk with the Allen County’s Sheriff’s office. I appreciate the speed at which the Allen County Sheriff’s office assessed the threat, made a decision, and then carried out their investigation to a peaceful end.
Todd Adams French, 54, of Palmyra, Pa., and formerly of Lima, died Saturday, June 9, 2018. He was born on March 17, 1964, to Dean and Connie French at St Rita's Hospital in Lima.
He graduated from Elida High School in 1982. He attended the business program at the Ohio State University and graduated in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. He worked with Republic Parking Systems and was transferred to Harrisburg International Airport in 1989 as manager.
The Inn at ONU, 401 W. College Ave., Ada, presents an evening of Craft Beer and BBQ on Thursday, July 19, at 5:30 p.m.
The event takes place in the garden courtyard (weather permitting). Five craft beer samplings from Fat Head’s Brewing along with great food will be served.
The event features guest speaker Downtown Danny from Fat Head’s Brewing, live music yard games and much more.
Advanced ticket purchase is required. Please call 419-772-4112. Tickets are $30 per person and includes tax and gratuity.
Bluffton has an excellent and growing network of bike/pedestrian paths. Transition Bluffton is presenting a group bike ride around the paths to help people learn about the network.
The Swiss Community Historial Society opens the Schumacher Homestead to the public Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Visitors to the Schumacher Homestead, 8350 Bixel Road, Bluffton, will learn what it was like to be an early Swiss settler in the Bluffton-Pandora area.
Swiss Community Historical Society docents can tell you all about the homestead and the generations of the Schumacher family who lived there. You can explore the house from attic to cellar.
Riley Creek Arbor is sponsoring free pool admission for the first 200 people at the Bluffton Community Pool from noon – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 16.
Riley Creek Arbor of Gleaner Life Insurance Society regularly supports the local community through monetary and volunteer efforts. The Arbor consists of members from Bluffton, Lima, and surrounding communities.
Rachael Lewis enjoys fiddling. Just look at her license plate.
She also enjoys fiddling with Bluffton string musicians. And, no matter the season, she’ll pick up her bow.
One of her summer traditions is playing with students, just to keep them in tune, so to speak, with their instruments.
This summer is no different. String students meet in the school on Wednesdays by age group. Then, after lunch, things get serious, or light-hearted, depending upon your musical perspective.
Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will hold its 5th annual 5K Run/Walk for Literacy on Saturday, June 16.
Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Co., and the Friends of the Library host the event. The run/walk begins at 9 a.m. in front of Bluffton High School on College Avenue.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Bluffton Public Library lower level. Registration fees are $20 (10 years and under, free).
An attachment at the bottom of this story includes the official entry form, plus specific age group divisions and all other race information.
