Bluffton University will present “Guys and Dolls” as the May Day musical May 3 to 4 at 7:30 p.m. each evening in Founders Hall.
This iconic Broadway show features popular songs such as “Luck Be a Lady,” “If I Were a Bell” and “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat.” Based on characters from short stories written by Damon Runyon, “Guys and Dolls” is a high-energy production with broad appeal for a wide range of ages.
Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.
Unfortunately, medication errors occur relatively often — and they can harm you and your family. The good news is there are ways to avoid medication errors.
By following these eight safety tips, you can help prevent medication errors at home and keep yourself and your family safe.
1) Ask Questions and Disclose as Much Information as You Can
Bluffton Public Library's monthly adult book discussion group will be discussing "The Heart's Invisible Furies" by John Boyne at their upcoming May 1 meeting.
The book discussion is at noon, Wednesday, May 1, in the library. The monthly discussion group is open to new members and registration is suggested. The group meets the first Wednesday of every month, and occasionally has the author visit via Skype.
Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.
April is Autism Awareness Month. How much do you really know about autism?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a group of neurological and developmental disorders that begin early in childhood — generally before age 3 — and last throughout a person's life.
Note: Bluffton sixth graders in the 1953-54 school year (graduating class of 1960) created a booklet titled "The Bluffton Story." The following article is part of that booklet, which is now in the history collection at the Bluffton Public Library. This series continues each week on the Icon. By Bernadine Mullet and Emily Hochstettler
The Bluffton Community Hospital has ranked Bluffton as one of the leading medical centers of Northwestern Ohio.
By Amber Patterson, MD ENT & Allergy Specialists of Northwest Ohio
Seasonal allergies often get lumped into one category. However, each season has its own unique allergens. Follow the guide below to see which months you can expect to see a flare up of which allergens.
Keith Sommer and Rachel Friesen will present a program on the textiles used by settlers in the Bluffton-Pandora area during the period of 1833-1863, sponsored by the Swiss Community Historical Society.
The society's spring program is at 5 p.m, Sunday, April 28, in the Maple Crest Patio Room, 700 Maple Crest Court, Bluffton.
Sommer and Friesen will discuss and show linen and wool garments from the society's collection as well as flax grown, harvested and processed at the Schumacher Homestead in summer 2018 and spring 2019.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming one-off or special events at the library in May:
May the 4th Be With You; the library will be celebrating Star Wars Day on Friday and Saturday, May 3-4. There will be Star Wars-themed activities in the children’s area both days.
At 10 a.m., April 26, Jamie Nygaard, the Icon's roving photographer shares this map titled "How do Blufftonites get to the other side of town?"
Her directions: Phillips to Road R, turn on County Line Road to 313, turn left on 313 (also known as Main), turn right onto 235 and then turn right onto 103.
