Events

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The public is invited to hear works by Allen County poets from the new publication of River and Rust. The event has been rescheduled to February 16, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The event is free to the public. Books are available for sale in the ArtSpace Gift Shop.

Select poets from the collection will read their personal interpretations of Lima and all that appears in Allen County. The collection represents talented individuals of various races, ages, and backgrounds and demonstrates their link with one another through their shared connection to Allen County, a place they all have called home.

The poets are:

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First Mennonite Church of Bluffton has announced two courses to be part of its CLEO (Continued Learning Elder Organization) program for spring 2024. You are invtied to "Come to Learn, Stay for Community." Courses are free; materials fees may apply.

The History of Radio, moderated by Tim Schumacher. Radio was the first instant mass communication invention. The course will explore:

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The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has unveiled plans for this year's Chocolate Walk: "We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Chocolate Walk 2024, happening on February 8 from Noon to 7:00 p.m. Prepare for a delightful chocolate journey with 23 amazing stops, each offering unique and delicious treats to satisfy your sweet tooth."

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

What's more fun than a barrel of monkeys? Bluffton PTO Bakery Bingo on January 20 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Middle School cafetorium.

If you get a bingo, you win a home-baked item donated by local families.

What kinds of treats will be there? The sign up list typically includes cookies, cake pops, brownies, rice crispy treats, breads, muffins, pies, cake, other and gluten free.

Families will also find food and drink at the concessions tables. Keep in mind that it is very difficult for the PTO to make change for large denominations. Bringing small bills is always appreciated.

No admission ticket is required. You can purchase packs of bingo cards at the door for $1 a pack.

There will also be tickets sold for raffle baskets and a 50/50 drawing.

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Gallery opening and research talk

Artist Philip Sugden will be at OSU LIma's Farmer Family Gallery from 4:00-6:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 18, 2024, to open his new show Pages from the Manual on Dismantling God, an installation drawing series that explores Sugden’s experiences in Tibet and the Himalayas over 40 years. Each work has seven layered pages and incorporates current and ancient sacred texts. Sugden is a local artist and an assistant professor of art at Bluffton University.

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The Ohio State University at Lima in conjunction with Rhodes State College will host an Eclipse Science Series leading up to the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8. The speakers will dig into different aspects of the phenomenon during the series of science-based lectures and presentations.

The Eclipse Science Series events will be held on four Thursdays in January, February and March and is generously supported by the Charles River Laboratories. All events are free and open to the public. 

Discovering Animal Behavior During an Eclipse
7 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024, in the Martha W. Farmer Theatre for the Performing Arts in Reed Hall

Marie Walton, naturalist from the Johnny Appleseed Metroparks District

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