The Westhuizen Piano Duo will conclude The First Presbyterian Church, 33rd Artist Series season. The performance is at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, in the sanctuary at the First Presbyterian Church, 2330 South Main St., Findlay. The concert is free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be received.
On Thursday, April 25, Bette’s Polka Band will be playing at the Bluffton Senior Center. The dance is free and open to the public.
Bette is known for her polkas and square dances as well as fox trots and waltzes. The dance is from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the doors opening at 4 p.m.
"Members of the Senior Center love to show new comers how to dance and everyone is welcome. The dance is sponsored by the Hilty Home of Pandora," Tonya Meyer told The News.
Former Bluffton resident Doug Long now of Fostoria was the winner of the shopping spree raffle offered by the Community Market and the Bluffton Lions Club. From left is Doug, Dave Houghlating, Community Market Manager and Lion Elaine Harris.
The raffle was one of several activities held by the Bluffton Lions recently. To view the current Lions newsletter open the attachment at the bottom of this story.
The Bluffton University track and field program traveled to the campus of Baldwin-Wallace to compete in the Sparky Adams Invitational on Saturday, April 20. Unseasonably cold weather and snow flurries made for less than desirable conditions, but the Beavers were still able to post several personal best thanks in large part to the throwing contingent.
Sportsman League
Scores bowled on: April 15
High Game
John Dailey 258
Mike Kelley 248
Brandon Falk 239
Doug Egts 234
Larry Hall 233
Dave McGuire 231
Ameer Muhammad 229
Emily Sycks, a Blufton High School junior, was named March student of the month.
She has a 3.95 grade point average and is a member Latin Club, Art Club, Drama Club, String Orchestra, Show Choir, Pep Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chamber Choir, National Honor Society, Bluffton Presbyterian Church Choir and Youth Group. Emily helps tutor the elementary students in the SOS tutoring program and is employed at the Bluffton Dari Freeze.
She is interested in pursuing a career in art therapy. She is the daughter of Dave and Linda Sycks, Bluffton.