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Lots going on in Allen County in November - here's the list

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 29, 2012 - 11:46am

So much to do!, Here's the November list of upcoming events for Lima/Allen County. Contact the Lima/Allen County Convention & Visitors Bureau for details!

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Local artists in "Industrial Ohio" exhibit opening Nov. 2 in Lima

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 26, 2012 - 8:21pm

ArtSpace/Lima announces the opening of Industrial Ohio in The Ellen Nelson Gallery, Friday, Nov. 2.

Industrial Ohio is a thematic exhibit, featuring 27 works by 14 artists which focus on the multiple ways in which artists interpret, envision, or relate to the notion of industry, manufacturing, and agribusiness.

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BFR launches new "biggest loser" contest week of Oct. 29

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 24, 2012 - 10:10pm

BFR will be holding another Longest Loser competition beginning the week of Oct. 29, according to Carole Enneking, director. 

Cost is $10 non-member/ $5 BFR members. Each week you must lose at least .2 of a pound to stay in the competition. You must weigh in on the same day each week. You will be awarded one bye week if you remain the same or gain weight. Prize is a three-month membership to BFR.

"The last competition we held lastest 24 weeks," said Enneking. For more information call 419-358-4150 or email [email protected].

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Scrap Artists will raffle quilt

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 24, 2012 - 9:49pm

The Bluffton Scrap Artists will be selling raffle tickets for this Dresden Plate Quilt (82 inches by 104 inches). Tickets may be purchased at our booth during the Blaze of Lights located in front of Forever in Stitches.

Ticket prices are $1 for one ticket or six tickets for $5. The drawing will take place Dec. 3. Proceeds will go towards quilts for the Wounded Soldiers organization at Ft. Hood.

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Trick-or-treat night Thursday in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 24, 2012 - 5:30pm

Have you checked your calendar? It's that time again. Bluffton observes trick-or-treat on Thursday, Oct. 25. The witching hour is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

Ding, dong...sorry, got to go. Someone's at the door. If I'm not mistaken, it's the Diller children from next door.

Other locations handing out treats

Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., will accept Halloweeners from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., will accept Halloweeners from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby. 

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Holiday session of programs to begin at BFR Sports & Fitness

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 23, 2012 - 10:22pm

The Holiday session of youth and adult programs at BFR Sports & Fitness will begin the week of Oct. 29. Adult Fitness Classes continue into December. Youth sport skill 7-week sessions will also begin the week of Oct. 29. In addition to sport skill and fitness classes, BFR offers  fitness center memberships, track passes and recreation passes.

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