As a young mom with two young children, Jami Crawfis has found Mom to Mom sales to be a wonderful resource for children's clothing and toys. So when the Lima YWCA closed its doors, eliminating its Mom to Mom sale, Crawfis begin to think about organizing a local sale.
"I could always find good deals for a good price and when the YW closed, I was disappointed and thought to myself, 'why couldn't we have one in Bluffton? So here we are," said Crawfis.
First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, has cancelled this week's (Wednesday, Feb. 10) First Night activities, according to the church office. The First Night is a Wednesday evening dinner with a program, which follows.
There are those who think that living in a small town is boring - just talk to those Bluffton natives who couldn't wait to graduate and head out for the big city.
And then there are those of us who know otherwise. Boredom is simply a matter of being unable to create activity. Parents know how quickly their children can think of something else to do when, upon hearing the plaintive "I'm bored", a parent suggests some unappealing chore.
After School Soccer Program Readies Players for Spring Season
BFR will offer an additional session of U10 Soccer Intramurals on Mondays beginning Feb. 15. The program meets 1 1/2 hours each week (4-5:30 PM) and includes foot skills work plus scrimmage play. For this program, participants must have been 7 years of age by Aug. 1, 2009.
The fifth week of free wellness programs is underway at BFR Sports and Fitness. Free fitness classes and walking days are offered during the week plus demonstrations about exercise and healthy eating.
Free use of the BFR indoor track is available on Fri. Feb. 12, Sun. Feb. 14, Wed. Feb. 17, and Sat. Feb. 20. Wed. Feb. 17 includes a Senior Walking Challenge; each person who walks a minimum of 30 minutes will receive a BFR water bottle.
You are about to be counted. The 2010 United States Census will take place this winter. Here are some Qs and As about the census. Persons with specific questions may call Nancy Benroth at the Bluffton town hall, 419-358-2066, extension 102.
Q. Who should be counted in the Census?
A. Everyone in the United States. This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens and non-citizens.
Q. How long does it take to complete?
A. About 10 minutes.
Note: Jim and Jodi Mohney, Midwest directors of Living Water International, will speak at English Lutheran Church at 7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21.
They will show a video and discuss the world-wide need for clean water. They will also explain the efforts of Living Water International with pump repair, drilling wells and hygiene in many Third World countries and especially Haiti.
