The holidays can be a particularly difficult time to cope with the loss of a loved one and the Tree of Remembrance memorial serviceprovides a forum where families can come together to express their grief, but also find peace for years to come.
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services will hold its Tree of Remembrance memorial service on Sunday, Dec. 3, at The Centre at Bluffton, 601 N. Main St., for those who have lost a loved one this year or in years past.
Persons attending may begin arriving at 1 p.m. A brief memorial service is at 2 p.m.
Riley Creek Arbor of Bluffton is assisting to host an open house at Challenged Champions Equestrian Center, Ottawa, set from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2.
The equestrian center is located at 11913 Road 6, Ottawa.
Riley Creek Arbor is providing a continental breakfast at the event.
The open house introduces the public to the work of the center and also encourages volunteers. The mission of the Challenged Champions Equestrian Center is to enrich and change the lives of children and adults with special needs through facilitated equine activities.
The third annual Riley Creek Old Time Christmas Tour is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, according to Tom McCullough of Pandora.
McCullough said that event is free and open to the public. The event is held the same day as the Christmas open house at the Homestead - Swiss Community Historical Society's open house. Watch for details about that event coming on the Icon.
This year's open house tour includes:
• Bridenbaugh one-room school,
14022 Road 6
Corner of Road 6 and Road M6
Below:
• Lots of photos
• Cast and stage staff list
Saturday and Sunday on the middle school stage.
It’s bedtime stories you’ve never heard performed by the BHS Drama Club.
The play's actual title is "Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) (Who Messed them Up). Performances are 7:30 p.m., (doors open 6:30 p.m.), Saturday, Nov. 18, and 2 p.m. (doors open 1 p.m.), Sunday, Nov., 19, in the Bluffton Middle School cafetorium.
General admission tickets are available at the door, $4 for adults and $1 for students.
Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Road, Lima will hold its 28th annual Christmas at Apollo Craft Show Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $3, children 12 and under are free.
The proceeds from the craft show are divided among the Apollo student organizations to fund community service projects and assist students competing at state and national competitions.
Bluffton High School Drama Club presents "Bedtime Stories," during two performances later this month.
The play's actual title is "Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) (Who Messed them Up). Performances are 7:30 p.m., (doors open 6:30 p.m.), Saturday, Nov. 18, and 2 p.m. (doors open 1 p.m.), Sunday, Nov., 19, in the Bluffton Middle School cafetorium.
General admission tickets are available at the door, $4 for adults and $1 for students.
