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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Crossroads Crisis Center of Lima will be posting a "Have You Ever Said?" daily in October to help raise awareness of abusive relationships.

Visit www.facebook.com/crossroadscrisiscenter for more information.

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Sept. 2022 Bluffton Lions report

At the Bluffton Lions September meeting, the board reported the following:

  • Blaze of Lights parade will feature a Model A parade vehicle and the high-wheel bike for the Lions Club.
  • Community meal to be December 1 at the Senior Center.
  • Peace Poster contest will be ready to judge by November 15.
  • Estimated date for the County Line Road Pathway construction is March or April 2023. The State Route 103 pathway will start in May 2023. A capital fund raising campaign with the goal of raising $90,000 will be held for the 103 pathway.

For more information on Lions Club activities, visit www.blufftonlions.org

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October Beanstack reading challenges: Fall into Reading, Hallow-Read

The library has two Beanstack reading challenges for October in conjunction with the Hispanic Heritage Month Challenge continuing through October 15. 

Fall Into Reading and Hallow-Read both begin on October 1. Whatever your reading interest, there’s a challenge for you!  We challenge our patrons to read during the month and keep track of their reading on our Beanstack site at http://blufftonpubliclibrary.beanstack.org. Happy reading, Bluffton!

Albrecht Gallery reception Oct. 15: Baumgartner, Fultz, Steiner, Sugden

Bluffton University will host an artist reception featuring Andreas Baumgartner ’08, Jim Fultz, T.R. Steiner and Philip Sugden from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 15, in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Sauder Visual Arts Center. The event is part of Bluffton’s Homecoming and Alumni Weekend 2022 activities. The artists will share about their work and answer questions at 10:30 a.m.

The exhibit featuring their recent work is currently on display and will be open to the public through Oct. 15.

Travel opportunities through Bluffton Senior Center

2023 trip dates below

Some members of the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center aren't letting any grass grow under their feet. Between Coach Trips with Tonya and Bus Trips with Debbie, they are exploring a fair piece of North America.

A tour of the Canadian Rockies by Rail returned on October 2. See the attached photo of our Ohioans in a scenic pose.

The following trips are full and taking standby requests:

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October calendar updates

The Icon's October calendar is updated at www.blufftonicon.com/calendar and ready for your additions and updates. Please email [email protected] if you have events of general public interest to share.

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