Bluffton University’s Education Department and The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center are co-hosting a fun and free event to promote literacy to kindergarten through fifth grade children and their parents.
“Dive Into Reading” will be held from 1-3 p.m. on President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 19, at The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center. The facility is located on the lower level of Bluffton University’s Riley Court.
During the event, participating students will explore various literacy centers and earn prizes. They’ll also receive a free book based on their grade level and have the opportunity to browse the Lion and Lamb’s art and literature collection.
BLUFFTON__Columbus Grove’s Lauryn Auchmuty drained nine of her record 10 three-point field goals in the first half to lead the Bulldogs to a 52-19 win over the Bluffton girls basketball team in a Northwest Conference matchup on February 8.
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has acquired two new da Vinci Xi surgical robots as part of its continued commitment to offering state-of-the-art technology to provide quality healthcare.
BVHS now has a total of four Xi surgical robots. One of the new robots is at Blanchard Valley Hospital, while the other is at Bluffton Hospital. They replaced da Vinci X robots previously at each site.
“An Xi robot allows the surgeon to see throughout the abdomen in all directions, without stopping to move the robot or the instruments to a new position,” said Kristie Jolliff, RN, surgery operations manager. “This means surgeries can be performed more efficiently, which is better for the patient as they have to spend less time under anesthesia.”
Southgate Lanes is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day 1K event benefiting the Bluffton Family YMCA at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday March 17.
The meeting point is at Southgate lanes. Participants walk or shuttle to the Bluffton Dari Freeze. The “grueling” 1,000 yard "race" is from the Dari Freeze to Southgate Lanes, 9700 N. Dixe Hwy.
$20 entry includes a t-shirt. Also available: pulled pork $15 - meal with beverage of choice. Meal orders close March 10.
Pre-registration is available at www. blufftonymca.net/ Same day registration begins at noon at Southgate Lanes.
Register at the Bluffton Public Library or call 419-358-5016.
At 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 12, the Lima Symphony Orchestra will brings its popular Symphony Storytime to the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St. The program, “Dancing in the Snow,” brings music, dancing, and favorite winter-themed books together into an interactive, educational storytime.
Children and their families are invited to this free program sponsored by area businesses. Classic and new children’s books will be featured, including The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, The Snow Dancer by Addie Boswell, illustrated by Merce López, and The Snowman Waltz by Karen Konnerth, illustrated by Emily Neilson.
The Beach Boys released their hit Good Vibrations on October 10, 1966. The lyrics were written by Mike Love and the music was composed by Brian Wilson.
The Pandora-Gilboa High School boy’s basketball team hit the road Tuesday evening Feb. 6 for a Putnam County League match-up against State Route 12 rival Columbus Grove. In overtime the Rockets pulled away for a tough 55-48 win.
