"Opposition of Mars" is the program title of a 9:30 to 11 p.m. Monday, July 30, event at the ONU Observatory, according to Dr. Jason Pinkey, observatory manager.
Pinkey said: "Mars will be just three days passed opposition.'Opposition' is the planetary configuration in which the planet appears in the opposite direction as the Sun from the Earth's perspective.
ArtSpace/Lima announces the opening of ArtSpace/Pops 2018: A Fine Craft Invitational in The Ellen Nelson Gallery, Sunday, July 29.
ArtSpace/Pops 2018 features new works by some of the area’s best craftsmen and -women in a joint showing which builds on the success of its predecessors. The 2018 edition will be the 8th annual Pops exhibit. Artists on display work in wood, metal, clay, paper, glass. fabric, and various jewelry-oriented combinations of metals and beads.
The first-ever Summerfest 1-K is rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 18, according to Derek Dukes and Brandon Falk of Southgate Lanes. The race was originally scheduled for this Saturday.
In addition, the dogeball tournament, planned for outside, is moved to August. Watch for details.
Summerfest events continuing Saturday include the Bubba C BBQ truck and other indoor events. The bowling alley, 9700 Dixie Highway, Bluffton, will be open from noon to midnight.
By Monty Siekerman
FROM ADA ICON - Ada’s Sidewalk Sales will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday with a big Cruz-N-Ada car and truck show slated for Saturday.
Offering bargains, most local retail merchants will be open from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. those three days. Restaurants, of course, will be open later for dinner.
The Inn at ONU has two events planned this week. Persons interested should RSVP to the Inn at 419-772-2500.
Friday, July 20, 2-4 p.m.
Pirate and Mermaid Party
The afternoon includes family activities and a photo opportunity based on a pirate-mermaid theme. The drink menu includes ocean water blue, raspberry lemonades, pirate gold lemonade and Blackbeard’s brewed ice team.
Cost is $32 for one adult and one child under 13. Additional guests are $18 per adult and $8 per child.
Tommy Tire's customer appreciation day is from noon to 5 p.m., Friday, July 20, at the 319 N. Main St., Bluffton location, according to Tom Dotson.
As in previous years, the event includes an exotic animal exhibit from Jungle island Zoo.
New this year is a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. served by the A to Z Meats food truck. In addition, free homemade ice cream from Lugibihl's will be served.
