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Take the weekend to look over what's coming up at the Bluffton Public Library in October. The attached calendar shows just how many opportunities there are to enjoy programs for all ages. (R) indicates that registration is required.
Special one time only events include:
October 17 - Fred Steiner presents (R)
October 25 - Coming of Age in the 1950s & 60s with Barbara Lockhard (R)
The Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission (LACRPC) has received federal traffic safety funding in the amount of $46,200.00 from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) for Federal Fiscal Year 2023 to fund a Safe Community Grant.
During the federal year October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, the LACRPC will target reducing the incidence of traffic crashes that all too frequently result in serious injury and even death.
The 36th annual Blaze of Lights, A Candyland Christmas, is scheduled for Saturday, November 26, in downtown Bluffton and vocal groups of 3-8 members are being sought to provide all types of Christmas music before and after the traditional parade. These groups can be acappella or accompanied by acoustic guitar and should be prepared to sing 3-4 songs.
The Bluffton High School volleyball team was swept at defending three-time league champion Lincolnview in a Northwest Conference match Thursday evening, September 29.
The 25-17, 25-21, 25-22 loss dropped the Bluffton record to 10-7 overall and 2-3 in the NWC this season. The Lady Lancers improved to 11-4 overall and 4-1 in NWC action with the win as they stay in contention for a fourth straight league title.
The all-senior Bluffton High School golf team finished 11th in the 14-team Div. II northwest sectional at Moose Landing Golf Club Thursday, September 29, to conclude their season.
Napoleon won the sectional championship over Van Buren (338 strokes each with tiebreaker), followed by Liberty-Benton in third (348).
Bluffton shot 397 to finish ahead of Spencerville, Paulding and Kenton in the tightly-bunched field.
Carson Foltz of VB shot an 18-hole score of 35-37=72 to win the individual crown.
GRANVILLE, Ohio - The Bluffton University volleyball team wrapped up non-conference play on Wednesday, Sept. 28, with a 3-0 loss to Denison. The Beavers slipped to 12-5 while the Big Red improved to 6-8.
Kaylie Campbell (Camden/Preble Shawnee) led the Bluffton offense with five winners. Julianne Kincaid (Galion/Northmor), Chloei Barnett (Wapakoneta) and Jenna Woods (DeGraff/Riverside) all added four putaways in the Wednesday setback.
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Bluffton University men's soccer team opened Heartland Conference play with a 2-0 loss at Transylvania on Wednesday, Sept. 28, in the Heartland Conference opener for both squads. The Beavers fell to 2-4-3 overall (0-1 HCAC), while the Pioneers improved to 4-2-3 (1-0 HCAC).
It was a quiet first half for both teams as the match went into the break scoreless. Transy found the back of the net in minute 55 to take a 1-0 lead and they hit paydirt again in minute 79 to secure the 2-0 shutout.
This show features renowned contemporary ensemble CORDIS, in partnership with National Geographic Society, performing on the world's most creative collection of traditional and water-based instruments.
Free for Bluffton University students with the passcode.
Monday, October 31, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
$0.00 - $10.00
Yoder Recital Hall, Bluffton University
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