Note: Here's a brief history of one of the iconic buildings on the Bluffton University campus.
By Ariel Shuey, Bluffton Icon intern
Built in 1914 on the site of a hog farm and slaughterhouse, Ropp Hall at Bluffton University is now a home to more than 200 female students. The original four story brick building still stands to this day, although many changes have been made.
Bluffton University's music department has announced the soloists for its 115th performance of Handel's "Messiah," at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, in Founders Hall. Soloists are Kristin Sims, soprano; Mary Stucky, alto; Hal Hess, tenor; and Tom Sherwood, bass.
Area businesses and organizations are invited to decorate wreaths for Bluffton Public Library's annual Holiday Wreath Festival. Wreaths may be delivered to the library beginning Monday, Nov. 29, and should be picked up between Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, and Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011.
"This is not only a great way to take part in the holiday spirit, but also an inexpensive way to advertise your organization to people who visit the library to view the wreaths," said library staff member Leslie Liberato. Guidelines for decorating the wreaths are available at the library.
The first-ever Christmas in Pandora craft show is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, in Parsons Auto Service showroom, 920 Basinger Road.
Space is limited, so planners of the event suggest interested perrsons register as soon as possible.
A discussion of Edith Wharton's book "Summer" will take place in the family room of Maple Crest Senior Living Village on Monday, Nov. 22, at 2:30 p.m. Copies of the book are available at Bluffton Public Library.
The Inn at Ohio Northern University is offering a special Thanksgiving Tea Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 27, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Inn.
This Thanksgiving Tea offers friends and family an opportunity to enjoy special time together over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Patrons will enjoy the tea, food and the beautiful atmosphere of The Inn while taking the time to reflect, reconnect and relax.
Familiar characters...different story line. Bluffton High School's Drama Club performs "The Oz Monologues," Nov. 12 and 13 in the middle school cafetorium. Here are some of the cast members.
