The Allen County Visionaries will hold their annual dinner on Thursday, Oct. 10, at Shawnee Country Club. The Visionaries is the private arm of Allen County's economic development efforts. The 110 member companies and individuals provide half the funding of the Allen Economic Development Group.
A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m., and the program at 7:45 p.m. At this time, Allen Economic Development Group President/CEO will give a brief update on the community's economic development achievements during the past year, and look forward to the coming year.
Bluffton Trinity United Methodist Church, 2202 SR 103, will hold its fifth annual winter coat and apparel giveaway this fall.
Any business or organization wanting to participate is invited to do so.
Ria Reed said, "If you are interested in collecting any coats, gloves and scarves for all ages and genders, please let us know and we will supply and maintain the collection box at the desired location.
For more information call: 567-242-4700 or 419-722-6201.
The Findlay Service League (FSL) holds its semiannual Holiday Homes Tour on Saturday, Nov. 9 from noon-8 p.m. Held in the Pheasant Run neighborhood this year, the tour will feature four homes, each meticulously decorated for the holiday season by local designers.
Attendees will have the opportunity to walk through each home, catch a glimpse of their handcrafted architectural features, and enjoy the sparkle of the custom decorations that adorn them.
P<olished Nail and Body Salon, 417 N. Main St., Bluffton, offers a one-day special on Tuesday, Oct. 8, according to Joan Frederick.
The special includes:
• Free eyebrow and lip waxing (noon to 7 p.m.)
• One-year eyebrow package, $89
• One-year lip package, $75
• Buy $100 gift certficate, get $25 free
• $10 Mystic tans all day
James E. Reese, 85, of Pandora died at 3:55 p.m., Oct. 6, 2013 at the Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. He was born Nov. 24, 1927 in Toledo to Charles and Evelyn Wineman Reese. On Aug. 6, 1955 he married Phyllis Luginbill and she survives.
