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People are slowly disappearing in Bluffton, claims weight-loss group

TOPS/KOPS meets Tuesdays at St. John's UCC, new members invited
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2019 - 10:46am

Members of  a weight loss group that meets once a week in Bluffton, says that their success is undeniable.

They meet at 6 p.m., Tuesdaya, using the south entrance to the basement of St. John’s United Church of Christ, 223 W. College Ave., with an attendance averaging between 12 and 15.  The group is TOPS, which means “Take Off Pounds Sensibly.” 

The nationwide organization was founded by 1948. In 2018, the Bluffton chapter as a whole lost 213 pounds. In 2019, to date has accumulated a loss of 195 pounds.  

The club is open to all ages and genders.

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Preschool Playtime starts Oct. 14 at Trinity Lutheran School

And Mornings with Mommies also available
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2019 - 10:32am

Preschool Playtime, a free open gym for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, is offered at Trinity Lutheran School, 105 Allen St., Jenera, on the second Monday of each month from October to May.

It begins Monday, Oct. 14 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Parents and caregivers may bring you child/children to play with balls, ride on toys, play on mats, and more.  For more information, call 419-326-4685 or e-mail [email protected].

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Shiloh Hughes wins 5 theatre passes

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2019 - 10:19am

Shiloh Hughes is the winner of five Shannon Theatre passes. She was the third contestant to enter the contest. The Icon asked viewers to identify the location of the pirate in the photo. It is located above the doorway of room 216 at Bluffton High School.

Watch for the next Shannon Theatre pass give away coming soon.

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Free community meal in Pandora on Oct. 30

Posted by LizGH on October 11, 2019 - 6:00am

The Pandora United Methodist Church will be hosting a free Community Meal on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 108 E. Washington Street, Pandora. 

This month's meal is provided by N.E.W. Never Ending Witness Group. The menu is beef sandwiches, chips, vegetable tray, cheese tray, cookies and beverages.

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Here are a few upcoming programs at Bluffton Public Library!

Posted by Bluffton Public... on October 10, 2019 - 4:55pm

These are just a few of our upcoming programs this October. All of them require registration, both to help the library know how many to set up for and to ensure we have the minimum number required to ensure that our program presenters will be able to hold the program. 

Check out the Bluffton Public Library website under EVENTS for more info. To register, you may stop by or call the library at 419-358-5016 during library hours.

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Bluffton Public Library
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"Twas the night before Christmas"

This year's Blaze of Lights theme
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 10, 2019 - 4:18pm

"Twas the night before Christmas" is the theme of the 2019 Bluffton Blaze of Lights, according to Paula Scott, CEO of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

The theme will be carried by downtown store decorations and by floats in this year's Blaze parade. The Blaze takes place Saturday, Nov. 30.

The parade line up is at 4 p.m. on Snider Road near the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. Junior Weihrauch, Arlington, is the parade director. The deadline for applications accepted for the parade is Saturday, Nov. 16.

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