Bluffton University's Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band will take center stage Sunday, Oct. 30, for the university's annual Fall Instrumental Concert, at 2:30 p.m. in Yoder Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public; an offering will be taken for music scholarships.
The Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Adam Schattschneider, professor of music, will present seven numbers, including swing-era classics "In The Mood" by Joe Garland-with an arrangement by Paul Lavender-and "Take the 'A' Train" by Billy Strayhorn.
Monday night is trick-or-treat night in Bluffton. Halloween hours are from 6 to 7:30 p.m., according to Mayor Fred Rodabaugh.
Several special trick-or-treat events also take place in Bluffton on Monday. Halloweeners are invited to visit the lobby of Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St. An invitation is also extended to Halloweeners at Maple Crest, off Augsburger Road.
Well, I play many instruments, though I don't play all of them very well. Guitar is definitely my primary instrument. I also play a bit of mandolin and banjo. Back at Bluffton High School, I was quite an adept trumpeter, but my chops aren't nearly what they used to be. I've started to learn to play the drums recently; it is really fun to hit things and call it music.
What was the first one you played? How old? Did the Gundy family have its own band?
Bluffton Public Library will host an after-hours "whodunit" Murder in the Stacks fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m.
A cast of eight directed by Pat Rodabaugh will provide a fun-filled evening. "Watch as the mystery unravels before your eyes. We will need your help to figure out who commits a murder in the quiet town of Bluffton!" said youth services coordinator Rikki Steingass.
"Enjoy live music as you search for clues. Indulge in delicious appetizers and sumptuous desserts throughout the evening."
Chief Jon Kinn and the members of the Bluffton Fire Department would like to express our deepest appreciation for all of the Bluffton community for attending our recent open house held at the fire station.
We would like to thank everyone who came out to enjoy our chili lunch and demonstrations throughout the day to help make the day a success. At the completion of the open house, we raffled off a quilt that was won by Linda Rumer. The proceeds from both the chili lunch and quilt raffle will be used for training and equipment costs.
Bluffton First United Methodist Church will be hosting an Election Day lunch and dinner on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu consists of homemade soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages.
The dinner is served from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and costs $7 for adults and $3.50 for children 10 and under. The menu includes baked steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable, roll, dessert and beverage. Carry-out is available for both meals.
Edison "Eddie" LeRoy Young, 81, of Bluffton, OH, died at 7:55 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Eddie was born on July 23, 1930 in Bluffton to Lester and Ethel Gail (Shulaw) Young. He married Hilda Binkley Young on Oct. 15, 1948, she survives and they have been married for 63 years.
Also surviving are two sons, Richard W., of Bluffton; and Roger L., of Arlington; 2 grandchildren, Ryan and Renae Young; and 2 great-grandchildren, Gage and Dayton Young.
Maple Crest Senior Living Village, Bluffton, will host a soup cook-off from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 3, featuring six area restaurants and caterers.
The event is in the Patio Room at Maple Crest, 700 Maple Crest Court, off Augsburger Road, Bluffton.
After more than 50 years, The Little Red Barn is moving out of downtown Bluffton. While the florist no longer has a storefront, it continues to take phone orders and now offers free local delivery.
The full service florist shop offers fresh flowers, silk arrangements, plants, wind chimes, garden stones and angels, throws, wire-out service, and more.
The business is Bluffton's oldest flower shop and remains locally owned and operated. It was started in 1960 in Bluffton by Geneva Rammel and consisted of silk and fresh flower arrangements in an actual little red barn.
