As of 8:00 a.m., there were seven opening for blood donations in the late afternoon for the 1:00-6:00 p.m., December 12 Red Cross blood drive at First Mennonite Church, 101 South Jackson St.
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By Paula Pyzik Scott
If you timed it just right, during the Christmas Open House at the Schumacher Homestead, 8350 Bixel Rd., you could see the Swiss Community Historical Society's grounds, farmhouse and Heritage Center by moonlight and candlelight.
Throughout the two-day event on December 7-8 there were treats for your tastebuds in the summer kitchen and treats for your ears in the stove room (parlor), as well as docents throughout the facilities to tell you all about the Schumacher family and others in the Swiss Settlement during the 19th century. There were also treats for your nose: on arriving you could smell wood smoke from two fireplaces. The Heritage Center, which will soon have its wood floors finished, provided the fresh scent of new lumber.
Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, December 13. The meeting will be held on the third floor of the Town Hall.
Members who have membership announcements may email [email protected] by Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Please use subject line "Member Announcement".
Twisted Whisk Cafe will be providing the breakfast.
On Saturday, Dec 7, Jacomet's Martial Arts will be hosting a self-defense class for the community from 10:00-11:00 a.m. The business is located on the lower level of 121 S Main St.
There are no prior skills, training or athleticism required for this session.
The class is intended for adults, but you may attend with and supervise your child (age 7+).
The cost is $10/person, cash (in exact amount), check or Venmo/Paypal (with $2 service fee).
Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Road, Lima will hold its annual Christmas at Apollo Craft Show on Saturday, December 7, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Admission is $3, children 12 and under are free.
The proceeds from the craft show are divided among the Apollo student clubs to fund community service projects and assist students competing at state and national competitions. One of the largest shows in the region, Apollo Career Center hosts over 100 crafters selling home-made and hand-crafted wares.
