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Mothing event invitation for August 24

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
9:00 p.m.-Midnight at Bluffton University Nature Preserve

Bluffton University will host a fun and free event to nighttime education for the community.  Dr. Jacob Buchanan, M’Della Moon endowed chair in Botany and Environmental Science, and Tim Kleman, program specialist with the Hancock Park District, will educate the community on moths.

This event will be held from 9 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve. The Nature Preserve is located at the northwest edge of Bluffton University’s campus on Augsburger Road. 

The event will help educate the community on moths and characterize the diversity of the Nature Preserve. No experience with moths is needed. Those interested in attending should dress appropriately for the weather, bring a flashlight and smartphone with the iNaturalist app downloaded.

For more information, contact Jacob Buchanan at [email protected]

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Emmanuel UCC 3-peats as Bluffton Family YMCA softball champs

Emmanuel UCC claims back-to-back-to-back championships in Bluffton Family YMCA summer softball championships. Riley Creek Sportswear sponsored the championship t-shirts. Teams in the league: Beers, Bluffton Community, Dirty Pitches, Emmanuel UCC, Ebenezer, Good Vibrations, GROB Group 1, Sumi Sluggers.

BEVS photo days and class lists announcement

Photo days are August 16 and 19

Bluffton Exempted Village Schools have announced that letters have been sent home from each building about the start of school on August 26. 

Stratton will provide Greater Lima Region Inc. update, August 20

Dave Stratton, the new president of Greater Lima Region Inc. will be speaking at the Bluffton Lions Club meeting on Tuesday, August 20 at noon.

Stratton will talk about his new role, provide business updates for the community, Allen County and the eight-county region which he represents as well as entertain
questions.

The meeting, which takes place on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall, is free and open to the public. 

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August 12 classified ads snapshot

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NOTICE Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities

FOR SALE 1999 GMC Sonoma

NOTICE Beaverdam Council to hold Aug 13 public hearing

EVENTS Ebenezer Mennonite Food Truck Event, August 14

WANTED Music Boosters seek concession stand volunteers

ANNOUNCEMENTS 100th anniversary celebration for Bluffton Release Time

ANNOUNCEMENT Winning tickets from July Discovery Days

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BVHS welcomes new board member

The Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) Board of Trustees has appointed Kirby Overton, Ed.D., dean of the College of Business, University of Findlay, as its newest trustee. In addition to her service as a member of the board, Dr. Overton will also serve as a member of the BVHS Compliance and Audit Committee.

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