Bridge Hospice is forming a support group focused on loss, grief and healing through the creation of scrapbooks. The Forever Memories Scrapbook Group will meet Wednesday, Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Birchaven Village Chapel, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay.

Attendees will join others who have experienced the death of a loved one in creating scrapbooks that will honor the loved one's life and the relationship that was shared. The group is open to any adult, child or family who has experienced a loss.

Peter Suter of Shannon Theatre announced that "Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked" (G) is showing at the theatre from December 21 - 29.

Show times follow:

Each evening at 7:00 and 9:30 PM with Thursday and Friday (December 22 and 23) matinees at 1:30 and 4 PM. The theatre will be closed on December 24 and 25. Matinees will be shown daily Monday, December 26 - Sunday, January 1 at 1:30 and 4 PM.

Now through December 23, get 11 passes for only $20!

Peter Suter of Shannon Theatre announced that "Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked" (G) is showing at the theatre from December 16 - 22.

Show times follow:

Each evening at 7:00 and 9:30 PM with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30 and 4 PM.

Now through December 23, get 11 passes for only $20!

Krysti's Music Studio will be having four Christmas Recitals this year, each featuring different performers. Students will be performing on piano, voice, and guitar. The recitals are free and open to the public.

The first recital is Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 7pm at Maple Crest's patio room at 700 Maple Crest Ct, Bluffton. The second recital is Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7pm at Mennonite Memorial Home's Chapel at 410 W. Elm St. Bluffton.

Peter Suter of Shannon Theatre announced that "Jack & Jill" (PG) and "Tower Heist" (PG-13) is showing at the theatre from December 9 - 15.

Show times follow:

Jack & Jill - Each evening at 7:00 PM with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30 and 4 PM.

Tower Heist - Each evening at 9:30 PM.

Now through December 23, get 11 passes for only $20!

Fred Steiner and Santa say "Send your Christmas wish list to The Icon" (Denny Edinger photo)

Dear Santa...The Bluffton Icon again has the inside track to your Christmas wishes. A special mailbox at the Bluffton Post Office accepts letters to Santa. The Icon will print all letters that are legible.

And, thanks to the digital age, The Icon will also accept e-mailed letters to Santa. Send them to [email protected]

Here's the first letter:

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