By Scott Little
Bluffton Historical Society Secretary
The November meeting of the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society will take place on Wednesday, November 13 in the Shannon Room (History Room) on the main floor of the Bluffton Public Library at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting will include Committee Reports, such as the Althaus Building update on W. Elm St., and how we might be involved in the Nov. 30 Blaze of Lights Parade.
I hope to see you upstairs, uptown! Bring a friend and an old story. ▶︎
9:00 a.m., Friday, Nov. 22, Motter Metro Park, 10740 Columbus Grove Rd.
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will lead a late fall hike at Motter Metro Park. Register by Nov. 21 at www.jampd.com or call 419-221-1232.
Explore the prairie in late fall at beautiful Motter Metro Park. We’ll inspect habitat restoration work and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in late autumn. Dress for the weather.
Bluffton American Legion Post 382 will provide Veterans Day ceremonies and activities on November 11, 2024.
7:45 a.m., Bluffton High School
Post 382 will hold a flag retirement (burning) ceremony. Commander Kurt Emans will speak to students about Veterans Day, and about activities for the day.
1:30 p.m., Mennonite Memorial Home
Post members will meet the resident Veterans in the Chapel.
2:30 p.m. Maple Crest
Post members will meet the resident Veterans in the Patio room.
Noon on Tuesday, November 19 at Bluffton Town Hall
Bluffton resident Bob Antibus, who has been a Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan District Board Commissioner for 32 years, will provide a program on local parks for the November 19 meeting of the Bluffton Lions Club. The program is free and open to the public.
Antibus is Emeritus Professor of Biology at Bluffton University. Prior to her passing, his wife Joanne Antibus was a science teacher at Bluffton High School and served on the Bluffton Tree Commission for many years.
The public is invited to the Blanchard River Watershed (BRWP) Annual Meeting on November 15 to “Imagine a single day without water!”, the featured presentation by Jason Phillips, Findlay Water Plant Superintendent. The 12:00 noon meeting, with lunch provided by RSVP, will be held at the Findlay Elks Lodge, 900 W. Melrose Ave., Findlay.
Bluffton businesses are gearing up for the second annual Jingle Bell Stroll, from noon to 7:00 p.m. on November 14. Over 18 local businesses will welcome ticket holders to spread cheer and celebrate the holiday season.
Tickets are available in advance at Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn, Roots by Strattons, Polished/Boutique 415 and The Black Lab. They’re limited to 225 and priced at $10 each.
