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McDonald's cookies that care returns to support local Ronald McDonald House Charities

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on December 3, 2015 - 4:01pm

During the month of December, McDonald's restaurants in Lima, Bluffton, Ada, Delphos, Van Wert, and Beaverdam will raise money in support of the local Ronald McDonald House Charities in Dayton through the Cookies That Care program. Customers may purchase three soft baked cookies for one dollar ($1.00), and McDonald's will donate ten cents of each purchase to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Miami Valley Region. McDonald's will be offering a Sugar Cookie this year, in addition to the classic Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin.

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Here's the Pirates winter sport schedules

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 3, 2015 - 3:31pm

Who are the Pirates' next opponent this winter, and where and when are the games?

The 2015-16 winter sports schedules are in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

They will soon also be posted on the winter sports calendar.

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Sports
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Here's J.J.'s Touch of Sun Tanning December tanning special

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 3, 2015 - 3:00pm

J.J.'s Touch of Sun Tanning, 324 N. Main St., Bluffton, announces its December special. The special is good through Dec. 31

It is:
• Unlimited tanning for only $10 during the month with the purchase of Hempz gift bag set.

• And, all Hempz lotions - buy one, get one at half-price.

J.J.'s Touch of Sun Tanning
324 N. Main St.
Bluffton
419-358-9155

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Business
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Two December performances by Wendy Chappell-Dick and friends

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 3, 2015 - 11:52am

Wendy Chappell-Dyck, along with several friends, will perform "Song of Forests and Thorns,"  twice this month.

Their performances are:

• Monday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m., at  the Bluffton Public Library
• Saturday, Dec. 18, 9 to 11 p.m., at the Mustard Seed Cafe

Joing her are Teri Sato on bowed psaltry, Steve Harnish on recorder and Jan Wiebe on flute and vocal harmony. Chappell Dick will perform on chello and dulcimer.

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Events
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Swiss society hosts Christmas at the Homestead on Dec. 12

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 3, 2015 - 11:25am

The Bluffton/Pandora Swiss Community Historical Society Christmas open house, “Christmas at the Homestead,” will be on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Schumacher Homestead on Bixel Road.  

The public is invited to tour the decorated 1843 house while snacking on homemade treats and listening to songs of the season. 

Guests can watch food being prepared in the fireplace, hand dip a candle, play a game of checkers, shop in the gift shop and chat with staff about the history of the house and typical life in the 1840s. 

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Ebenezer Mennonite Church children’s Christmas program Dec. 13

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 3, 2015 - 11:05am

Ebenezer Mennonite Church children’s Christmas program will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Crossroads Ministry Center.

The Disciple Singers Choir will perform the musical “Wise Guys and Starry Skies,” where three kings, a camel boy, and cook travel to find and worship the heavenly king. 

The church is located at 8905 Columbus Grove Bluffton Road, Bluffton. An afterglow will be held following the program. Everyone is invited.

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Worship
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