It was 11 a.m., not 11:30 p.m., but Nov. 27 at Bluffton University, it was, nonetheless, “Late Night with Student Life: Live from Founders Hall.”
The university’s weekly Forum became the setting for a talk show-like look at student life on campus through the decades.
Here, residence life director Jackie Wells (with papers) plays Catch Phrase, trying to elicit words and phrases associated with the 2000s from student partner Lawrence Ervin, a junior from Cincinnati.
Several events are scheduled in December at Bluffton University. Events are free and open to the public unless noted otherwise.
Dec. 2 Christmas Choral Concert: “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols,” 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Tickets are $7.50 for adults and $5.50 for senior citizens and non-Bluffton students. Order tickets online at http://tickets.bluffton.edu, or by contacting the box office at 419-358-3239.
First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, held a “Hymnal Celebration/Chairity Event” at the church on Nov. 11. It was an evening of music presented by a variety of groups, including its adult choir, piano, dulcimer, trumpet, string quartet, guitar by children, youth and adults. The evening included singing by the congregation.
Blanchard Valley Regional Cancer Center (BVRCC) is hosting a series of American Cancer Society “I Can Cope®” events that will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Birchaven Club House, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay.
Upcoming dates and topics include:
Thursday, December 13 – Understanding Cancer Treatments
Thursday, February 14 – Managing the Effects of Illness and Treatment
Thursday, April 11 – Keeping Well in Mind and Body
Thursday, June 13 – Communicating Concerns and Feelings
The Bluffton University women's basketball team used a dominating performance from junior post Lauren Hutton (New Reigel) to spank Oberlin College 74-53 on Tuesday, Nov. 27, in the Beavers' first game away from the Sommer Center.
The beat rolled on for Bluffton as the visitors moved to 4-0 for the first time since the 1991-92 campaign. Oberlin lost for just the second time in six games.
The home team scored first a minute into the contest and led 6-3 before Bluffton ran off nine straight points and never trailed again.
Having a difficult time figuring out what to gift to give some of the people on your Christmas list?
Here’s a solution: Give a Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce gift certificate. The certificates are available in any denomination from tellers at Citizens National Bank.
There is no cost to purchase a chamber certificate. You simply write a check for the amount you want to purchase.
There are several advantages to Bluffton chamber gift certificates:
Bluffton residents are invited to enter this year’s Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce residential Christmas lighting contest.
Here’s how it works:
The contest is open to any residence within the Village of Bluffton corporation limits. The corporation expanded this year, so, for example, residents on Dixie Highway south to and Southgate Lanes are now eligible to enter the contest.
Christmas at Apollo Craft Show is being held on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Admission is $2, children under 12 are free. Lunch will be available.
The Craft Show features over 150 crafters. In addition to one of the largest selections of crafts around, the floral students at Apollo will have many arrangements that will be for sale in Apollo's Floral Shop during the show.
All proceeds are used to support Apollo student club community service projects. Apollo has several student clubs including: HOSA, BPA, FCCLA, Student Council, FFA, and Skills USA.
