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114th Messiah rendition Dec. 6

The Bluffton University music department will present the 114th rendition of Handel's Messiah at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, in Founders Hall. This event is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken.

Concentus Christmas concert Dec. 17

Concentus will perform a benefit Christmas concert on Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Yoder Recital Hall.

This choir, formed in the fall of 2003, will perform John Rutter's "Gloria" and numerous Christmas carols. Joining Concentus this year will be a brass and percussion ensemble, performing with the choir on the Rutter piece. A free-will offering will be taken. Half of the offering will go to support the recent earthquake and flood victims in southern Asia. The other half will cover the program expenses.

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Great Peace pastor speaks here Dec. 8

Thom McDonald, pastor of The Great Peace Native Fellowship, Findlay, will present "The Great Peace" as part of Bluffton University's Forum series on Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. in Founders Hall. The Forum is free and open to the public.

Thom McDonald is a graduate of the University of Findlay, Bluffton University and Carolina University. He also did graduate work at the Winebrenner Theological Seminary and the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, Pa. McDonald has worked with several churches and is the founder of the Shiloh Community Center for Human Development in Leipsic.

Moscow Boys Choir performs here Dec. 15

Bluffton University will host the Moscow Boys Choir on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Founders Hall as part of the 2009-10 Bluffton University Artist Series. Limited seating is available. Contact the box office at [email protected] or 419-358-3239 for ticket information. Tickets are $24 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and students.

Library invites wreath fest' participants

Area businesses and organizations are invited to decorate wreaths representing them to display in the Bluffton Public Library's annual Holiday Wreath Festival. Wreaths will be displayed in the library from Dec. 1-31.

Entry forms are available at the circulation desk, and should be completed at the time of wreath delivery. Wreaths may be brought to the library during regular hours beginning Monday, Nov. 30.

Weather report Nov. 17-23

Weather provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer

Date Maximum Minimum Prec.

Nov. 17 53 42 0.01

Nov. 18 56 42 0.13

Nov. 19 49 42 0.23

Nov. 20 50 20

Nov. 21 54 34

Nov. 22 56 27

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