Greg's Pharmacy want to spread democracy, not the flu this month. Because of that the pharmacy has a "Vote and Vaccinate" promotion underway, according to Greg Conkling.

"Be sure to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6, and stop by Greg's Health Mart Pharmacy from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 6 p.m. and get your flu shot. No appointment necessary," said Conklling.

COMMON GROUNDS NOW ROASTING ITS OWN COFFEE

Talk to Phil Zimmerly long enough and you’ll learn something about coffee. For example, coffee is a tree. Beans are really seeds. The pits are what you end up with to make coffee.

I know this because Phil told me. Our conversation took place as he shared with me his secrets of roasting coffee – a skill he mastered this summer.

Health Trends, 123 E. Buckeye St., Ada, offers Zumba fitness classes several times each week, according to Lynne Scott. Zumba is a Colombian dance fitness program created by dancer and choreographer Alberto "Beto" Perez during the 1990s.

Classes are offered:
• Mondays, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
• Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. and 7-8 p.m.
AND
• Zumba Gold (for beginners) Thursdays, 9 to 9:40 a.m.

Town and Country Flowers, 121 S. Main St., Bluffton, announces a store-wide Christmas open house, according to Connie Kruse, of the store.

The open house is the weekend of Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9-10.

There's a new town hall clock tower in town. Can you identify where this painting, not yet completed, is located?  The answer is in a photo at the bottom of this story. 

Hint: It's one of several murals being created at Community Market.

And...watch the video for more details.

Sweetest Day is Saturday, Oct. 20. Town and Country Flowers, 121 S. Main St., has a special offer for the event, according to Connie Kruse of the flower shop.

Town and Country is offering 12 roses in a vase for only $24.95. Call 419-358-4040 to order.

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