Saturday, May 5, means Bluffton's Farmers' Market returns to Main Street for 2012.
Peter Previte, Bluffton farmers' market coordinator, told The Icon that hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon. The market continues each Saturday - rain or shine - through the final Saturday of October, which is Oct. 27.
Located in Citizens National Bank parking lot between the bank and the Bluffton Post Office, the family-friendly market showcases farm fresh produce, delicious prepared foods, local entertainment, local community causes and information about the Bluffton community.
"The earth has been leveled around the homes and the detention pond has been created. Siding is nearly complete on both homes and stone work has begun. The drywall is nearly finished in House A while the ceilings and walls of House B are being painted. Appliances have been ordered."
That's the latest update on the Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Green House construction project on Augsburger Road, across from Maple Crest Senior Living Village.
John Rich offers some advice to Burton Yost during a wood working class at Maple Crest. The class is offered this spring through Bluffton University's Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) program. Watch for more photos and a video.
First National Bank's newest banking center opened quietly on Feb. 27 on Trenton Avenue in Findlay. Now it is ready to make a splash, talk about Kasasa, and celebrate with the neighborhood.
On Tuesday, May 8, from 6-8 p.m., First National will offer $5 off orders for the first 50 guests at Jac & Do's Pizza on Trenton Avenue.
On Wednesday, May 9, from 6-8 p.m., the Bank will offer $5 off orders for the first 50 guests at Culver's in Findlay.
TLU Rescue will hold a spaghetti fundraiser later this month, according to Jon Lieb, director, and Lynn Bibler, CEO.
The event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, May 20, in front of Bluffton High School. Tickets are $8 for adults and for children 12 and under $5. Meal includes tossed salad, spaghetti with meat sauce, breadsticks, dessert and beverage.
A Lotta Love Pet Rescue, a tax-exempt animal welfare organization, will hold its annual "Mutt Strutt and Canine Carnival" fund raising dog walk on Saturday, May 19, in the Farout Park Amphitheater in Lima, according to David Baumgartner of Bluffton.
