Each February, the National Audubon Society and Cornell Lab of Ornithology team up to coordinate the Great Backyard Bird Count.
Join fellow birders of all skill levels on Saturday, Feb. 15, to walk the trails at The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve & Conservation Farm from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Bluffton Pediatrics will participate in the 6th annual Regional Disabilities Conference and Resource Fair in March.
The event is held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 28, at Union Chapel Missionary Church, 4869 Ada Road, Lima.
This is a regional resource and information event by the Allen County Educational Service Center, the Allen County Parent Mentor Program, the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the West Central Ohio Abilities Collaborative and Autism Life Center.
The Ohio Northern University Observatory will be open to the public for a number of events this spring, according to Dr. Jason Pinkley, professor of physics and astronomy at ONU. These follow:
Friday, Feb. 14, 7--9- p.m. - "Venus, Goddess of Love": Cuddle up with your significant other under starry skies to see Venus, the most prominent planet in the evening sky.
Several Bluffton churches sponsor a Community Chili Cook-off this month with proceeds benefiting the Bluffton Community Assistance Program.
The cook-off is from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Bluffton middle school cafetorium, according to Carole Enneking. This is the fourth year of the event. A number of different chili recipes will be available for tasting, provided by individuals and church groups.
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.
