Do you enjoy learning about new places and cultures? Bluffton Public Library's March book discussion selection, The Lost Girls by Jennifer Baggett, will take you to four continents on "one unconventional tour around the world."
The group meets Wednesday, March 2, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Common Grounds Coffeehouse and Caf'e in Bluffton.
Beyond Budgeting of Bluffton will host an informal workshop, "Leaving a Love Legacy," from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m., Monday, Feb. 28, in the Richland Room of the Bluffton Public Library, according to Beth Boehr of Beyond Budgeting.
During the interactive workshop Boehr will share with participants what documents are needed and practical organizational tips so that important documents may be easily located in case of an emergency.
The Mennonite Memorial Home has a need for a volunteer in its Mobile Meal program.
"We deliver Mobile Meals to people in the Bluffton community. Each day the meals are delivered by a local volunteer. Currently we have a need for a volunteer on the third Monday of each month," said Mary Ann Ring, volunteer coordinator.
"The volunteering only takes about 45 miutes and starts at 11:30 a.m. If any one is interested they can contact Ring at 419-358-1015.
The Bluffton Fire Department is asking for your help. With the recent snows, fire hydrants in the Village of Bluffton have become snow covered, according to Jon Kinn, fire chief."
The fire department is asking that you help out by clearing the snow around the fire hydrants in your yard or in your neighborhoods," he said.
If you notice a hydrant in your neighborhood that needs cleaned please call 419-358-8606 and press option 1 and leave a message.
The Bluffton Athletic Boosters will hold a spaghetti dinner at Bluffton Middle School from 4-6 p.m. tonight (Feb, 12), prior to the JV/Varsity Home boys basketball game against Liberty Benton.
The dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread and a beverage. Desserts will be sold for an additional cost.
Cupid's Cupboard and Cafe with a bake sale and lunch is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12, at St. John's United Church of Christ, 223 W. College Ave.
The cafe menu includes a selection of homemade soups, a hot chicken sandwich, relishes, pie and beverages. Meals are $5 each. Ala carte items are $2.
Forum to feature Student Senate presidential candidate
Samantha Lawrence, a Bluffton University junior from Harrod, and the lone candidate for Student Senate president for 2011-12, will answer student questions during a Bluffton Forum at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, in Founders Hall.
Lawrence will address pre-submitted questions and take others from students at the event, which is free and open to the public. Serving as moderator will be Rudi Kauffman, assistant professor of restorative justice.
