The Inn at Ohio Northern University offers Thursday Tea at the Inn every Thursday afternoon from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Inn. The garden courtyard is open for seating (weather permitting).
The next date is Sept. 9 for Thursday Tea at the Inn. Featured tea is Sweet Cranberry Black with accompanied dessert of cheesecake with cranberry relish, along with a selection of Chef's Tea Sandwiches, Scones, Pastries, Tarts and Petite Fours. Champagne is also available.
Area residents and businesses are invited to the Community Appreciation Day celebration on Friday, Sept. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Bluffton office located at 102 S. Main St. Free pulled pork sandwiches, brats and more will be served. Attendees may enter to win the grand prize, which will be on display, or one of six $25 gas gift certificates.
The celebration is a way for Citizens National Bank to thank the Bluffton community for their contribution to our success.
The first free Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting of 2010-11 is at 7:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 10, in the third floor of the town hall. Jerry Lewis, owner of the Bluffton McDonald's Restaurant, is the speaker.
Wine Trends/The Inn at Ohio Northern University will be offering special wine and food pairings this fall. Dates for the events are as follows:
Saturday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 14, at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m.
Guests will enjoy an evening of wine and gourmet food in a relaxed and beautiful setting. The wine tasting and food pairing event is $40 per person, plus taxes and 20% gratuity. Advance reservation and credit card confirmation is required.
The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library group will holds its fall book sale from Sept. 18-24 in conjunction with the library's 75th anniversary. The sale will take place at Bluffton Public Library during regular library hours: Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Bluffton Schools will hold a district-wide open house on Monday, Sept 13. The elementary school will be open from 6 to 7 p.m., the middle school from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and the high school from 7 to 8 p.m.
Several community organizations will have booths set-up in the elementary gymnasium and information will be available on ways to provide support to the school and community.
