Three area dulcimer players and groups will take the stage at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the third floor of the Blufftyon town hall for concert of Christmas music.
Appalachian Mountain dulcimers will celebrate Christmas, not only as they've been played in the past, but as they are interpreted and dynamically re-created today.
The American Red Cross of Hancock and Wyandot counties will hold a private party at Coffee Amici in downtown Findlay for teens interested in joining the new Red Cross Youth Council.
The recruitment party will be on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 6-7:30pm. Students will receive a free beverage and be treated to a performance by Chimera, a local rock band comprised of Findlay High School students.
What do you do with 10 trumpets on Christmas Eve? Dave Sycks will be writing a special arrangement of "O Come All Ye Faithful" for Bluffton Presbyterian's large rank of trumpet players to perform during the instrumental prelude at 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
At 7 p.m. there will be a program of Lessons and Carols performed by the Choir, Praise Team, and soloists, followed by candle lighting.
Bluffton Public Library patrons will enjoy holiday music performed by local musicians, free refreshments, a visit from Santa Claus and other special holiday programs during December.
Holiday music
Holiday music performances include Jim Boedicker on Monday, Dec. 5, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Oscar Velasquez on Saturday, Dec. 10, from noon to 1 p.m.; and the Dulcimer Gatherin' on Monday, Dec. 12, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Free refreshments will be provided during these special events, courtesy of the Friends of the Bluffton Public Library.
Little Pirates (boys in grades 3-6) will begin Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9-10 a.m. in the Bluffton High School gym.
This is a time for skills and drills to be taught and fun competition for any boy basketball player. High school coaches and players will lead Little Pirates. This weekly activity will take place every Saturday morning through the basketball season.
Basketball fans who give at Bluffton University's men's and women's games on Saturday, Dec. 3, will have a chance to receive as well.
Students in a "Planning for Special Events" class at Bluffton are hosting "A Season of Giving" at Saturday's games against Franklin College, giving prizes to fans who will become eligible for drawings by bringing nonperishable food items for the Bluffton Community Assistance Food Pantry. Tipoff times in Founders Hall are 2 p.m. for the women's game and 4 p.m. for the men.
There is a tie in Week 4 of the Icon NFL Football Contest. Three players tied with 10 points this week. Dan Smith and John Clevidence both picked the same tie-breakers.
Other contestants:
10 points - Duane Bollenbacher.
9 points - Bill Edwards and Mike Burris.
8 points - Andy Althaus and Mark Sommers.
7 points - Becky Warren, Ben Reineke, Curt Laughlin, Jim Dillman and Phillip Keeler.
6 points - Nancy Armour.
The cumulative totals through Week 4 of the NFL Contest are:
The winner of Week 13 of The Icon College Football Contest is Duane Bollenbacher. Duane accumulated 11 points by picking all 10 games correctly. Other contestants:
10 points - Andy Althuas, Andy Borgelt, Bill Edwards, Jim Dillman and John Clevidence.
9 points - Brad Smith, Dan Smith and Mike Burris.
7 points - Mark Sommers and Nancy Armour.
Overall winners
The cumulative totals for The College Football Contest are below. I have included all contestants this week. There is a tie for the "winner".
The Bluffton University men's basketball team knocked off a previously-undefeated Hiram College squad 73-68 on Saturday, Nov. 26, improving to 4-0 on the year. The offense was powered by senior Mychal Hill (London/Jon. Alder) as he dropped in 17 points and dished out three assists.
