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BPL hosts programs for the eyes, ears and tastebuds in February 2024

Posted by Staff on January 27, 2024 - 6:00am

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Check out upcoming BPL programs and services for February 2024, including reading, storytimes, discussions, community organizations, games, music, art, and movies.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Lima Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Storytime (R) - The Lima Symphony Orchestra is coming to the library for a special storytime on Mon., Feb. 12 at 10:00 a.m. Come enjoy a morning filled with music! Please register in advance. 

Words & Wine Book Discussion (R) will meet Thurs., March 7 @ 6:30 p.m. at 1861 Wine Lounge to discuss Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters while enjoying a glass of wine. Please Register and pick up the book at the Library during the month of February. There is limited seating and the book discussion is open to Adults 21+. Refreshments are available for purchase. Join us for an evening to relax, socialize and discuss.

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Pirate girls basketball loss, Lancers pull away in 4th

Posted by Staff on January 26, 2024 - 7:25am

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School girls basketball team lost a close 47-40 battle to visiting Northwest Conference foe Lincolnview Thursday evening.

The Lancers outscored the Pirates 13-5 in the fourth period to pull off the road victory.

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Indoor Farmers Market debuts at Bluffton Senior Center

Posted by Paula Scott on January 26, 2024 - 6:00am

On Saturday, January 27, the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will bring a pop up Farmers Market to the Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St. The vendor lineup includes Probst Family Farm, The Bluffton Baking Co., The Noble Goose Bakehouse, Kathleen’s Kitchen, Bent Nail Bakery, Quarry Farm, Firm Roots Farm, My Own Backyard Herbs, Taste Tempters, Sweet Dream Gourmet, Robins in the Kitchen, Feel The Burn Hot Sauce, Wild Vine Farm, Old Homestead Soaps and Lotions and Connie Diller's home grown nuts. Market hours are 8:30 a.m.-noon.

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AI and creative writing to be explored at Bluffton Colloquium

Posted by Staff on January 26, 2024 - 6:00am

Tobias Buckell, instructor of English, will share, “Can Artificial Intelligence Write Decent Creative Fiction?” during Bluffton University’s spring 2024 Colloquium series. 

The presentation is free and open to the public at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, in Centennial Hall’s Stutzman Lecture Hall. 

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February 2024 arts and events at Bluffton University

Posted by Staff on January 26, 2024 - 6:00am

Bluffton University provides many artistic and cultural events to supplement learning in the classroom. The following February 2024 are open to the public and are free unless otherwise noted. See the university calendar for a full semester listing. 

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Amber Alert update allows for more information

Posted by Staff on January 26, 2024 - 6:00am

COLUMBUS__The Ohio AMBER Alert Advisory Committee has announced a recent change to how the public will receive notifications when Ohio’s AMBER Alert system is activated. Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs)--emergency messages that are broadcast to enabled mobile devices--are now capable of transmitting 360-character text messages in addition to the traditional 90-character text messages. This change is due to increased technology by both wireless carriers and wireless device manufacturers.

Traditional 90-character messages are limited to including basic vehicle information and notification for device users to check local media outlets for additional details. The increase in characters allows public safety officials to provide more in-depth details on the suspect(s), victim(s), vehicle(s), and other urgent information when an AMBER Alert is activated. Furthermore, the changes enable a URL that redirects the device user to Ohio’s AMBER Alert website or other social media for additional information. Once redirected, the user will be able to see all information regarding the AMBER Alert as well as any available photos.

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