It's a weekend full of small-town holiday-related activities. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3-5, has something for nearly everyone. Here's a list of goings on, if you seek something to do. For a complete list of activities in the community this month click here.
For a map of locations of holidays lights in Bluffton click here.
Dec. 3
Baptist Church live nativity, 7 to 9 p.m., church parking lot, 345 County Line Road.
Dec. 3-4
Grace Mennonite, Pandora, book sale, at the church. Faith and Life Books and Gifts, Berne, Ind., will bring an array of books, CDs, devotionals and many other items to sell. Hours are 6:30 to 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4.
Dec. 4
Music at the public library - Bluffton Public Library will feature local musicians playing on its main level. Music will be played on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 11 am.-12:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided by the Bluffton Friends of the Library.
Dec. 4
First United Methodist Church Santa's Sweets and Treats. The event is in the church Fellowship Hall
o A bake sale will be held from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
o Lunch will be served from 11a.m. - 1 p.m.^aEUR" On the menu will be homemade soups (chicken noodle, chili, and vegetable), sandwiches (chicken, BBQ beef, hot dogs, and coneys), dessert (ice cream sundaes), and beverages (coffee,^aEUR"hot spiced cider, punch, and hot chocolate).^aEUR"
All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and Bluffton First UMC.
Dec. 4
The first-ever Christmas in Pandora craft show is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, in Parsons Auto Service showroom, 920 Basinger Road. For more information, visit www.ChristmasinPandora.blogspot.com
Dec. 5
Tree of remembrance service at The Centre. Sponsored by Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, the event includes a tree of remembrance memorial service. At 4 p.m. Rev. Jerry Lewis will provide a brief memorial service. There is no charge to attend, however a reservation is requested. Persons may call the funeral home at 419-358-2051 or e-mail [email protected].
Dec. 5
St. John's United Church of Christ - Old Millstream (Findlay) handbell concert. The concert is at 7 p.m. A free will offering will be accepted.
Dec. 5
University Christmas Choral Concert: "A Festival of Lessons and Carols," 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall. Order tickets online at http://tickets.bluffton.edu or contact the box office at 419-358-3239 or [email protected].
Nightly now through Jan. 1:
o Ream holiday folk art display until 11 p.m., Presbyterian church lawn
o The Gift of Giving light show extravaganza, until 11 p.m., East College Avenue, across from Harmon Field Stadium
