Alycia Althaus, a clarinetist from Findlay, will perform her Bluffton University senior recital at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 25, in Yoder Recital Hall on the Bluffton campus. The recital is free and open to the public. A reception will follow in the lobby.
A student of Dr. Adam Schattschneider, professor of music, Althaus will present five pieces, including "Concerto for Clarinet, K. 622" by Mozart; "Sonata in F minor, Op. 120, No. 1" by Brahms; "Sonata for Clarinet" by Paul Hindemith; and "Arabesques" by Paul Jeanjean.
Bluffton University softball team to Strike-Out Cancer on April 24
The Bluffton University softball team will host its annual Strike-Out Cancer fundraiser for the American Cancer Society on Saturday, April 24. The Beavers will meet Anderson University in a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. at the university softball field.
There are several ways to donate.
A donation of $25 will sponsor any individual player on the team. To sponsor an additional player is $20.
The Bluffton University art department will present its 43rd annual Juried Student Exhibition from April 18-May 8 in the Grace Albrecht Gallery in Sauder Visual Arts Center.
The exhibition, which is free and open to the public, will showcase work created by students in university art classes or supervised independent studies. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 1-5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
By Austin Arnold, BGSU Icon intern
Phil Zimmerly, owner of Common Grounds on Main Street, relies on simplicity when it comes to business. Sometimes when you go into other coffee shops, like Starbucks, you hear things like grande late and you have to know the lingo to order something Phil said.
"Here, we make it easy to order. It's not complicated and you don't have to know everything about coffee to get what you want," Phil said.
This is one of the most unusual plates we've ever spotted. It is a State of Virginia plate with a strong Ohio flavor. Study it a moment; you'll see what we mean. And, in a stretch, it almost spells "Ohio."
This one is pretty unusual. It's a State of Virginia license plate, but look at all the Ohio references. "Ohio State" on the bottom; the OSU logo on the left; and in a stretch, the plate almost spells "Ohio." Study it a little and it will jump out at you.
This year's Bluffton Relay for Life kickoff dinner is Tuesday, April 20, according to Relay planners. The event is from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Centre, 601 N. Main St.
The dinner - eat in or carry out - is a 4-ounce chicken breast, barbecue pork and sides. Local groups will provide entertainment during the event. Tickets for the dinner are on sale at Greg's Pharmacy, or from Sharon Garmatter or Tracy Steele. Tickets are $5.50 each.
Other significant Relay information for this year follows:
Suddenly it's spring. Temperatures in the past five days proved that March went out like a lamb. Here are the high and low temperatures readings recorded by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer for the first days of April.
The Bluffton Senior Citizens' Center is hosting an American Girl "May Day Tea" on Saturday, May 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St.
Anyone interested, young and old alike, are invited to bring a doll and participate in an afternoon of crafts, games and tea. Every participant is guaranteed a prize from the many drawings.
The grand prize is outfits for your doll made by Mary Ann Jordan. Plan to attend with your mom, grandma, aunts or friends. Bring your doll and your favorite teacup.
