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SHANNON Service Club community garage sale Feb. 28 and March 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 12, 2014 - 1:45pm

SHANNON Service Club will hold its annual spring indoor garage sale Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, March 1, at The Centre of Bluffton, 601 N. Main St.

Hours are Feb. 28 from 4:30 to 8 p.m., and March 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is $1 except on Friday when it is free for those buying an eat-in chicken dinner.

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Lincoln Highway Assn. meeting Feb. 18 in Van Wert

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 9, 2014 - 1:41pm

 

The Black Swamp Bistro Van Wert, will host this month’s Lincoln Highway Association Western Ohio Chapter meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. 

After attendees order dinner individually from the menu, Cincinnati author Denny Gibson will present a program at 7 p.m., discussing his newly published book, “By Mopar to the Golden Gate, A 50 Year Old Car On a 100 Year Old Road.”  

Gibson, an avid traveler, will discuss his 2013 Lincoln Highway journey from New York to California driving a 1963 Plymouth Valiant convertible. The public is invited.

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2nd annual "Battle of the Badges" set for March 2

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2014 - 8:58pm

Time for Round 2.

The Bluffton fire department takes on the Bluffton police department in the second annual Battle of the Badges basketball game. The police team hopes to defend their title from last year’s inaugural contest.

The event, at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 2, at the Sommer Center at Bluffton University, is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted at the door.

The fund-raiser will include raffles, door prizes, a 50-50 drawing, concessions and the chance for a half-court shot.

Proceeds benefit Bluffton’s emergency services.

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It's National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2014 - 5:18pm

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the world, which teaches girls five essential life skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, business ethics, and people skills.

To celebrate such a monumental program, this year Girl Scouts has named Feb. 7−8 National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend.

Roni Luckenbill, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio CEO states, “We’re excited to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend and share with the community the benefits of Girl Scout Cookie Program, which teaches five essential life skills.”

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Looks like fun: Quarter auction benefits food pantry on Feb. 9

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 3, 2014 - 3:21pm

A quarter auction fundraiser to benefit the Bluffton food pantry will take place in the Bluffton Middle School on Sunday, Feb. 9. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the event beings at 5 p.m., according to persons sponsoring the event.

The event enables persons to support the food pantry and have a fun evening and win some prizes donated by local vendors and businesses.

A $5 entry fee will get those who attend one paddle. Extra paddles are available for $2 or donation of a food item. There will also be a 50/50 and food available.

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It's bakery Bingo night in the middle school. Say it: "Bingo!"

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 1, 2014 - 12:19pm

How about a game or two of Bingo...for a good cause...with a little twist?

Bluffton Elementary PTO invites Icon viwers to its winter Bakery Bingo night. The event is from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, in the middle school cafetorium, according to Melissa Knauss, PTO president.

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