A benefit fish fry to help Stacy, Sarah and Shane Combs will take place Friday evening hosted by the Emmanuel United Church of Christ.
According to Eric Rummel, pastor of the church, all proceeds will go to Stacy, Sarah, and Shane Combs to assist their family following the recent death of Shawn Combs.
The fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 8, at the church at 8375 Phillips Road.Tickets are $7 for adults and $3.50 for youth under 11.
Menu consists of regular home cooked meal including fish, salads, and desserts.
In celebration of National Library Week (April 10-16), the Bluffton Public Library will host three free programs for children. The first is a "Green Project" recycled t-shirt and CD craft program on April 12 at 3:30 p.m. for grades K-12. Participants may bring one or more colored t-shirts to use for craft projects. No registration is necessary for this program.
Bluffton's Relay for Life kick-off dinner is from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, at The Centre, 601 N. Main St., Bluffton, according to Sharon Garmatter.
The event includes barbecue pork sandwiches or a 4-ounce chicken breast sandwich with two sides and a cookie.
The meal is an eat in or carry out. Tickets are $4.50 presale, or $5 at the door until they are gone. Entertainment will be provided by Dancers' Elite and Bluffton High School strings
Tickets may be purchased from Relay for Life teams or Greg's Pharmacy.
The Bluffton EMS will hold a chicken barbecue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, April 10. Serving is at the EMS building, behind the fire station on Main Street.
Tickets are available for $6 each. Tickets are available from Jan Basinger at 419-236-1965, or by contacting any EMS member.
The meal includes one-half chicken, baked potato, green beans and a roll. Proceeds benefit the Bluffton EMS.
Desserts are available for additional cost provided by and to benefit Bluffton First United Methodist youth group.
The Inn at Ohio Northern University offers Third Thursday Tea at the Inn every third Thursday afternoon of each month from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. At Third Thursday Tea a featured speaker will be provided.
April's tea is at 3:30 p.m. on April 21. The theme is a gardening presentation. Topics will include sun vs. shade plants, container gardens and more. Plan to attend now and get a jump-start on your spring planting.
