The Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive in Mt. Cory at the Mt. Cory Masonic Temple, 16000 St. Route 235 on Jan. 30, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
How to Donate Blood
Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. Individuals should bring their Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when they come to donate.
The eyes have it. But where are the eyes? And who is the artist? Ask any youngster who spends some time in the child care room at BFR. Click for the answer.
Transport for Christ (TFC) will host its annual banquet Friday, Feb. 22, 6 p.m., at Marbeck Center, Bluffton University.
The meal is paid, but reservations are necessary by Feb. 19. Contact Dave Lugibihl, by email: [email protected] or by phone: 419-230-3294 or Nancy Spallinger, by email: [email protected] or by phone: 419-296-0360 to make reservations, or to make a donation. Seating is available for only 400 persons.
Hannah Chappell-Dick, Bluffton High School grad, is the Eastern Mennonite University Royals Athlete of the Week for Jan. 14-20. She is in her first year at Eastern Mennonite and has found a nice fit with the women’s cross country and track teams. Chappell-Dick is majoring in biology and working on a minor in exercise science.
She was recognized as part of the Royals All-Academic Team for her fall academic performance.
'Le Miserables' is coming to the Shannon Theatre from Jan. 25 - 31. The movie is rated PG-13.
'Le Mis', set in 19th-century France, is the story of Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole. He agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever. (IMDb)
The movie stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway.
Please note: due to the 2 hour and 45 minute length of the film, showtimes are limited to the following:
Apollo Career Center will hold Apollopalooza on Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., to kick-off National Career and Technical Education Month, which runs through February according to Dana Dukes Norton, community relations liaison.
Apollopalooza will showcase both the high school and adult education programs. The event is free and open to the public.
