The Bluffton Cultural Affairs Committee has announced a new entertainment option for the community.
"We will be hosting a monthly concert series in the newly renovated third floor of the town hall," said Wendy Chappell-Dick, of the committee. "Opening the series is the Alaska String Band, on tour through the United States. This family bluegrass band will play Monday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m."
Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs will host an evening seminar "Selling Made Simple," according to John Bauer, executive director of BCE.
The seminar is from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, in Room 113 of Centennial Hall, Bluffton University. There is no charge to attend.
Deb Peters, certified networking guru, and sales training expert, will present the seminar.
The third week of free wellness programs is underway at BFR Sports and Fitness. Free fitness classes and walking days are offered during the week plus demonstrations about exercise and healthy eating as well.
Free use of the BFR indoor track is available on Friday, Jan. 29, Saturday, Jan. 30, Wednesday, Feb. 3, and Friday, Feb. 5. The track is open during all regular building hours (Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m.).
The 102nd annual membership meeting of the Allen County Historical Society is at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 31, in Folsom Auditorium in the Allen County Museum, Lima, according to Dick Boehr, a board member of the society.
Following a brief business meeting, George B. Quatman, III, will offer a talk titled "The Untold Story of the Virgin Mary's Last Years."
Flu shots and tax assistance will be available in February at the Bluffton Senior Citizen Center, 132 N. Main St., according to Tonya Meyer, director.
Tax aid
AARP tax-aide help will be available starting at 9 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, according to Tonya Meyer, director.
"Volunteers specialize in helping taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those age 60 and older," she said. "Appointments are required and may be made by calling 419-358-8971."
The Collegiate Employ-Net Live Job Fair will be held on Friday, March 26, at Owens Community College in Toledo, according to Kathy Dickson, director of career development at Bluffton University and member of the consortium.
