By making a $1 donation, Bluffton Public Library patrons will receive a paper heart to display at the library during the month of February. All donations benefit the library's 2010 "Buck$ for Book$" campaign, which will be used to purchase new reading materials for patrons.
In addition, patrons may enter the "Library Lovers' Date Night Drawing" during the month of February. One patron will win four movie passes to the Shannon Theatre as well as a bag of Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn.
First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, will host a Red Cross blood drive this week at the church. The drive is from noon to 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4. For more details on how to donate check here.
Barbara Plaugher will speak to the Bluffton Senior Citizens about her recent trip to Haiti and the earthquake she and her group experienced, according to Tonya Meyer, director.
Her talk will be at noon, Monday, Feb. 8, during the Center's monthly potluck. Hostesses for the meal are Ruth Bartels and friends. Basil Meyer is the master of ceremonies.
Two members who become 90 will be presented with a life membership at the potluck. They are Leland Lehman and Harley Childs.
An osteoporosis screening and blood pressure checks is planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13, at Greg's Pharmacy, Bluffton.
The free service is provided by Ohio Northern Univeristy's National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) student chapter.
"Bone density scans provided by pharmacy interns will help determine if you are at risk for osteoporosis," said Greg Conkling, of the Bluffton pharmacy.
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) and Findlay NOW Magazine will co-host Findlay's second annual Day of Dance on Saturday, Feb, 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The University of Findlay Koehler Center.
The event will combine the fun of different styles of dance, such as ballroom, line dancing, Bollywood, and Zumba, with health screenings and education on heart disease and other women's health issues. Other features will include free product samples, shopping and a fashion show.
From: Gardener's of the Bluffton Pandora Area Quick Quiz: What's bright orange, full of vitamin C and anti-oxidants, grows in Ohio and can be stored without refrigeration or canning?
Hint: How about if I told you it can be substituted in recipes calling for pumpkin, and comes in a large variety of color and shapes, and has funny names like: Red Eye, Hubbard, Buttercup, Butternut, Jarradale, Long Island Cheese, Sweet Dumpling, and Acorn?
