Andrew Hoff, member of the Bluffton High School band, participates in a low brass sectional during band camp underway this week. The band will perform at the Allen County Fair showcase of bands at 7 p.m., Friday.
The first half of this month has provided both warmth and a touch of fall in the evening temps.
According to Pandora weather observer Guy Verhoff, in the days from August 1 through August 12 the highest temperature recorded was on August 7 at 84 degrees (F). The lowest was recorded as 55 degrees on the overnights of August 2, August 4 and August 5.
There has been little precipitation, save for the inch plus of rain recieved on August 2.
The Pandora United Methodist Church will be hosting a free Community Meal on Wednesday, August 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 108 E. Washington Street, Pandora.
The meal this month is provided by the Mission Committee and will be shredded chicken sandwich, chips, relishes, dessert and beverage.
Galen Burkholder, International Director and founder of Global Disciples, will speak at St. John Mennonite Church, 15988 Road 4, Pandora, on Wednesday, Aug. 21, on the topic "Hope in the Hard Places."
There will be dinner and program at 6 p.m. Global Disciples trains church planters and pastors with an innovative model that empowers indigenous churches to use "what is in their hands."
Then these trained believers can access hard-to-reach communities through small business while preaching the Gospel and planting churches.
Et Cetera Thrift Shop, 111 S. Main St., Bluffton, will hold a back-to-school sale during Friday and Saturday's downtown sidewalk sales, according to Chrissy Lugibihl, manager.
All back to school clothing is $1 during the sale.
Lugibihl reminds shoppers to also check out the kid's books at Book Reviews, 123 S. Main St.,
Sale hours follow:
Friday, Aug. 16 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Northwest Ohio Elite Diamond Sports will hold softball try outs for a 14U travel team on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m.
Try outs will be held at the Village Park in Bluffton. If you have questions, or in case of inclement weather, please contact Coach Brad Prater at 419-234-1206.
Also, if you can't make the try out for some reason, call to see about scheduling a private try out.
