You are invited to join community members at Common Grounds on Wednesday, April 14, at 6 p.m. to discuss "Handle with Care" by Jodi Picoult. The discussion is hosted by Bluffton Public Library staff. Please call the library at 419-358-5016 or stop by the library to register for the discussion. A limited supply of discussion copies is available.
Maple Crest Senior Living Village, Bluffton, will host a floral design class at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 31. Doug Smith, from Town and Country Florist, will showi participants how to make an Easter Bunny centerpiece from fresh flowers. The class will be held at 604 Crimson Maple Court. Space is limited, to reserve your spot call Julie Stratton at 419-369-4715.
The Bluffton Music Boosters annual chicken barbecue is Friday, March 26, from 4 to 9 p.m. in the middle school. Pre-sale tickets are now on sale in the school offices. Tickets are $6.50 for either chicken or shrimp dinners. It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance.
Allen County will hold its household hazardous waste collection this spring, according to Nancy Benroth of Bluffton. The event is from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 8, at the Allen County fair grounds.
A course covering infant and child CPR techniques will take place at Bluffton Public Library on Thursday, April 15, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Representatives of the Allen County Chapter of the American Cross will be teaching the course. The cost is $35 per participant and the course is open to people ages 10 years old and above.
Space is limited and registration is required by Monday, April 5. For more information, visit the library or call 419-358-5016.
The Easter Bunny and some of the McDonaldland characters plan on making a stop at this year's Easter egg hunt at the Mennonite Memorial Home.
This year's event is at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 27, at the MMH, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton.
Children ages 8 and under are welcome to come, hunt for hidden eggs, register for prizes, gift baskets, and have their pictures taken with the characters. Doughnuts and refreshments will be provided.
