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Maple syrup season celebrated soon in Metro Parks

Several events are planned in February by the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District. Those events follow:

On Saturday, Feb. 20 at 9 a.m., the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District and will offer maple fest' volunteer training and pancake breakfast at McElroy Environmental Education Center.

Experienced and new volunteers are welcome to attend. Call 419-221-1232 to register by Feb. 18.

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Bluffton American Legion observes Religious Emphasis Week by attending Baptist Church

The Bluffton American Legion will observe Religious Emphasis Week, Feb. 7 to  13. 
 
On Sunday, Feb. 7, Chaplain Donald Rock/ Morris Gorman of Post No. 382 announced that members of the Bluffton American Legion will attend services at Bluffton Baptist Church.

All Veterans and their spouses are welcome to addend the service, and the Legion asks veterans and spouses to be at the church at 10:30 a.m., services begin at 10:45 a.m.

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BRWP sponsors rain barrel decorating contest

The Blanchard River Watershed Partnership is sponsoring a Rain Barrel Decorating Contest at the Greater Findlay Home Show Saturday, March 5, and Sunday, March 6, at the Findlay Village Mall.

Thirty-three Rain Barrels have been entered in this year’s contest.  All Rain Barrels will be on display at the Home Show on March 5-6.  Plan to stop at the Findlay Mall and vote for your favorite Rain Barrel.

The three categories this year are:
1). Agricultural Theme,
2). Watershed Theme and
3). General Theme. 

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Teens for Jeans collections in middle school this month

The Teens for Jeans campaign is happening right now in Bluffton Schools.

Donate your new or gently used jeans to help homeless youth in the area. You can donate every day during school hours, by stopping by the middle school office. You can also donate every morning at 7:30 a.m. in the MS lobby. 

The drive started Feb. 1 and continues until Feb. 26.

 

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What's coming up in your yard?

Spring is certainly just around the corner.

Many Icon viewers report green buds appearing in their yards and gardens. Here's an example of the early risers. Dennis Morrison took this photo on Feb. 3 from his rural homestead.

 

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Bluffton residents Scott - Banman's Talk in a Box game at Book Reviews' Saturday event

Book ReViews, 123 S. Main St., celebrates Valentine’s Day all month with two special events plus a book discount, according to Dr. Christina Walton, store manager.

•  The creators of the game, “Talk in a Box,” Saturday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Jenny Frankart of Rustic Bendz, Saturday, Feb. 13,  from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Feb. 6 event
Stan Scott and his wife, Nancy Banman of Bluffton, created a game that involves “more than small talk…talk that matters.” 

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