Events

Transition Bluffton will host a Swap Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the third floor of the Bluffton town hall.

Bring new, unwanted items or gently used, no longer needed things to trade for something that you can use. Items for the swap will include:
• clothing
• small appliances
• tools
• books
• other miscellaneous items.

Bring items to trade between 6:30 and 7 p.m. Swapping begins at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

All part of the next series of OVAL classes

Winter birds, healthy comfort food, frosting a snowman cake and several other topics are among this winter’s Our Version of Adult Learning (OVAL) classes offered by the Bluffton Senior Citizens Association, according to Tonya Meyer, Center director. Pre-registration is requested for each program. Some have a minimal charge.

January

Tuesday, Jan. 15, 10 a.m. – Daniel Hodges, Johnny Appleseed Parks, presents “Winter Birds.”

Programs at Hancock Historical Museum

The Findlay Chapter of Great Decisions will begin its second season with an introductory meeting on Sunday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Hancock Historical Museum, W. Sandusky Street.  Anyone interested in learning more about critical issues facing America is encouraged to attend.

Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.  The program involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching a DVD and meeting in a discussion group. 

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Ohio Northern University and the ONU Sports Center on Monday, Jan. 28, as part of their 2019 Fan Powered World Tour.

Tickets are available at the ONU Sports Center Athletic Office, ticketweb.com, and harlemglobetrotters.com.

Doug Shaneyfelt, IT director of First National Bank, is the speaker

Cyber security is the topic of discussion at the January Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce meeting, according to Paula Scott, CEO.

"Learn about cyber security from Doug Shaneyfelt, IT director, ISO at First National Bank of Pandora," said Scott.

The breakfast, open to the public, is at 7 a.m., Friday, Jan. 11, in the third floor of the Bluffton town hall, 154 N. Main St. The chamber asks for RSVPs by Wednesday, Jan. 9, to [email protected].

Several additional items are on this month's program.

David Rothen hymns - this community's oldest tradition

The Swiss Community Historical Society invites the public to join in singing of traditional New Year’s Eve carols of the Swiss Settlement, Bluffton-Pandora.

From 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, carolers will gather at the Maple Crest lobby, 700 Maple Crest Court, Bluffton. Caroling will take place at Maple Crest first, then Willow Ridge, 101 Willow Ridge Drive, and finally at Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W Elm St.

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