The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library are holding a membership drive during the month of February. With a current roster of 13 active members, the Friends want to increase support for the Bluffton Public Library.
Local residents and library patrons can join the Friends by making an annual donation of $5 or more. Friends can also assist with special events, fundraising and everyday library activities.
Girl Scout Chili Dinner
Jan. 29, 2010
5 - 7 p.m.
Common Grounds Coffeehouse
Written By: Celeste Stauber, Grade 8
This year Troop 8 has been working on creating a healthy after school cookbook. At every GS meeting, the Troop, has been cooking and devouring some healthy snacks. So to kickoff the beginning of selling our cookbook, Troop 8 will be cooking a Chili dinner that will be sold at Common Grounds this Friday. (Jan. 29).
For more info contact Wendy Chappell-Dick 419-303-9769
The Bluffton Cultural Affairs Committee has announced a new entertainment option for the community.
"We will be hosting a monthly concert series in the newly renovated third floor of the town hall," said Wendy Chappell-Dick, of the committee. "Opening the series is the Alaska String Band, on tour through the United States. This family bluegrass band will play Monday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m."
Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs will host an evening seminar "Selling Made Simple," according to John Bauer, executive director of BCE.
The seminar is from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, in Room 113 of Centennial Hall, Bluffton University. There is no charge to attend.
Deb Peters, certified networking guru, and sales training expert, will present the seminar.
The third week of free wellness programs is underway at BFR Sports and Fitness. Free fitness classes and walking days are offered during the week plus demonstrations about exercise and healthy eating as well.
Free use of the BFR indoor track is available on Friday, Jan. 29, Saturday, Jan. 30, Wednesday, Feb. 3, and Friday, Feb. 5. The track is open during all regular building hours (Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m.).
The 102nd annual membership meeting of the Allen County Historical Society is at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 31, in Folsom Auditorium in the Allen County Museum, Lima, according to Dick Boehr, a board member of the society.
Following a brief business meeting, George B. Quatman, III, will offer a talk titled "The Untold Story of the Virgin Mary's Last Years."
