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Thursday, Feb. 2, next Red Cross blood drive in Bluffton

Bluffton's next American Red Cross blood drive is from noon to 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, at First Mennonite Church.

How to Donate Blood
To schedule an appointment to donate please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.

Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in Indiana and Ohio), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

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DePue De Hoyos performs at Freed Center Jan. 26

DePue De Hoyos will perform at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts in Ada, on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and can be ordered by calling the Freed Center Box Office at 419-772-1900 or on the website at www.freedcenter.com.

A chance meeting south of the border in the Baja coastal town of La Mision, melded the talents of these two stellar musicians known for their fiery performances.

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ArtSpace/Lima Soup and Salad Winter 2012 Lecture Series set

ArtSpace/Lima announces its Soup and Salad Winter 2012 Lecture Series. This year's topic is The Art in Your Life, a practical guide to buying, framing, hanging, talking about, and living with art on a daily basis.

Jan. 28 - Lecture #1, "Buying Art' will be given by Laura Corle, Findlay art teacher and practicing artist, specializing in photo-realistic watercolors.

Corle has shown her work in multiple galleries in Ohio, including the Findlay Art League and ArtSpace/Lima (in the St. Rita's Mezzanine Gallery and in Spring Show).

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Jan. 19 tea at The Inn at Ohio Northern University

The Inn at Ohio Northern University offers Third Thursday Tea at the Inn every Third Thursday of the month from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Inn.

The next tea is Thursday, Jan. 19. A brief presentation will be given by Curves in Ada (including a gift for each guest), along with musical entertainment. Featured teas with finger foods, scones, pastries and dessert. Champagne is also available.

Thursday Tea at the Inn will feature a specific tea and dessert, but will include a variety and teas and pastries. Advance reservations are required.

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Bluffton's Matt Keeler steps in for Jesse Henry tonight at 7 p.m.

Jesse Henry is not able to play at the Town Hall tonight due to
illness.

According to Wendy Chappell-Dick: Matthew Keeler will take his place, playing a set of Americana tunes. Matt has become known in the area as the "Hurdy-Gurdy Man" and fascinates crowds with the haunting sounds of this exotic instrument from Western Europe.

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Lots of free opportunities Jan. 16 to Feb. 25 during BFR's "Keeping Active" program

BFR announced its 2012 winter "Keeping Active" programs, which run from Jan. 16 to Feb. 25, according to Carole Enneking, director.

"Be inspired or inspire someone you care about to become more active this winter," she said. "Try out free exercise classes, add walking for exercise, and more more about healthy eating and fitness."

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