Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District wants you to take a Bluffton hike.
Your invitation is at 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, at Motter Metro Park, Columbus Grove Road, Bluffton.
“The hike starts at 9 a.m. last approximately 1 1⁄2 to 2 hours on easy to moderate terrain,” Bob Antibus of Bluffton and park district board member, said.
Three more Bluffton Saturday farmers' markets and then good bye for the season.
Jim Boedicker, popular musican at the market, will perform on Saturday, Oct. 17. The market is open in the Citizens National Bank parking lot from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Watch our video from Boedicker's September visit as he performs "Misty."
The Bluffton High School Junior Class Post Prom Committee will hold a purse Bingo fundraiser.
It takes place at the old school building in Beaverdam on Saturday, Oct. 31. Doors open at 6 p.m. and Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Tickets may be purchased from Sherry Stratton or at the Bluffton High School or middle school offices between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.
Auditions for the ninth annual Ohio Has Talent! competition will be held Nov. 13-14, 5-9 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Friends Church in Van Wert.
Audition applications are available at www.comhealthpro.org and are due by Oct. 30.
The top acts will perform in the March 5, 2016, show at Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert. All entertainment talents are welcome including single and group acts. Talents beyond singing and dancing are especially encouraged to audition.
The Village of Bluffton's trick-or-treat night is Thursday, Oct. 29. Hours are 6 to 7:30 p.m. In addition, the Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., invites Halloweeners to its lobby from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 29.