Posted by Fred Steiner on February 6, 2020 - 10:23am
Despite the weather, the American Red Cross blood drive at First Mennonite Church is happening as scheduled (Thursday, Feb. 6) from 1-6 p.m. in the fellowship hall.
If you haven't scheduled an appointment, not to worry. Walk-ins are welcome. Since school is cancelled, there are plenty of parking spaces today.
One cancellation to report
• The Thursday, Feb. 6, community meal at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center is cancelled, according to Tonya Meyer.
Hike under the full moon at Quarry Farm Nature Preserve & Conservation Farm on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 8 to 9 p.m. This hike is scheduled to take advantage of February’s full moon, which will reach peak fullness 2:34 a.m. on Sunday, February 9.
Preregistration is required for this event by today, Thursday, Feb. 6 by noon. Call 419-384-7195 or email [email protected] to RSVP.
Cyneatha Millsaps, executive director, Mennonite Women USA, will present the Forum, “Gun Violence: Its Effects on Family and Community,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Millsaps will tell about her family’s experience with gun violence and describe the many risks associated with gun ownership – particularly in communities of color.
The latest BCE events have me asking myself, “am I a planner?” Both the Business Plan Competition and the latest Brown Bag Discussion on succession planning, make me realize that looking ahead comes easy at some phases in life and harder at others.
Succession Planning
When I talked to folks about the succession planning event, many said that they “should” attend. In retrospect, I imagine it feels--perhaps unconsciously--disloyal to consider that discussion. Kind of like going to see a divorce lawyer when you’re happily married!