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32nd annual English Festival features author, poet

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2015 - 11:10pm

Dr. April Lindner, a professor and poet who has also updated the Brontë sisters in two novels for young adults, is the guest speaker for Bluffton University’s 32nd annual English Festival on Oct. 20.

In the English Festival Forum, at 11 a.m. that Tuesday in Founders Hall, Lindner will address why so many readers enjoy new versions of old myths and stories. Her talk, titled “Re-Imaginings: Messing with the Classics,” is free and open to the public.

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Allen County Visionaries awards go to Clyde Rauch and John Heathy

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2015 - 10:28pm

The Allen County Visionaries presented the Visionary of the Year Awards at their annual dinner Thursday night.

These awards are given to members of the Visionaries and members of the community who have worked to promote economic development and the betterment of our community. All proceeds from the dinner go to fund economic development efforts in Allen County.

The Visionary of the Year Award was presented to Clyde Rauch.

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Arts Advocacy Collaborative of West Central Ohio accepting nominees

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2015 - 10:21pm

For the fourth straight year the Arts Advocacy Collaborative of West Central Ohio is looking to once again award members of the area for their contributions to the arts community. Each year three winners are selected under the categories of Creator, Advocate and Philanthropist.

 

The Creator Award is presented to an artist whose work has made a significant impact on his or her discipline and also shows creativity and imagination that exemplifies the highest level of achievement in a particular discipline while advancing the art form.

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Regional news
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Emmanuel UCC Fall Festival on Oct. 24

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2015 - 10:16pm

Bring your family and friends to Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Bluffton from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, for their Fall Festival Day. Events will include a “trunk-or-treat,” hayrides, pumpkin decorating and more fun.

“Kids and parents are invited to come in costume and walk through trunk-or-treat where our members will be giving out treats from the trunks of their cars,” said Pastor Jeremy Mann. “The rest of the events will be family focused and friendly for all ages.”

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Worship
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A trip to the fire station

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2015 - 10:01pm

Children from the Bluffton Community Preschool Tuesday/ Thursday three- and four-year-old classes visited the Bluffton fire station and discovered fireman John Bowers is not so scary inside all of his fire gear. Bowers hands out a treat to children from the Preschool after a ride on the fire truck and visit to the fire station during Fire Prevention Week.

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British comedy of manners "Smash" coming to Ramseyer Auditorium

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2015 - 9:57pm

Tickets are available for Bluffton University’s production of “Smash,” a British comedy of manners by Jeffrey Hatcher.

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