Music teachers around the world want you back! On Saturday, Oct. 19, give music lessons a second chance for only $5.
Krysti’s Music Studio is participating in this world-wide event and will donate every penny raised to Musicians on Call, a non-profit organization that brings live music, happiness, and hope to the bedsides of hospital patients.
Bluffton High School softball teams will play their 2014 games at the village park. The Bluffton school board approved the move during its Monday night meeting. The Bluffton council was informed of the request at an earlier meeting this month.
Several other actions took place at Monday’s school board meeting.
Certified staff advancements were approved to:
• Nicole Anderson
• Rachel Diller
• Teri Steinmetz
Hannah Combs was approved as a student teacher with Sandy Karhoff from Aug. 26 to Dec. 11. Combs is a Bluffton University student.
Interested in having a Southgate Lane bowling league carry your business name this year? It's possible.
Southgate Lanes and Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to sponsor a Business Bowling Scramble on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the bowling alley, 9700 N. Dixie Highway, Bluffton.
“The event is a fundraiser for the chamber’s Main Street banner project,” said Derek Dukes of the bowling alley. “Ten four-person teams will compete in the evening scramble. Bowling begins at 5 p.m.”
By Ryan Schadewald, sports information assistant
Stats http://www.bluffton.edu/athletics/menssoccer/2013/09-23-ms.htm
The Bluffton University men made the trip to Oberlin College for a special appearance under the lights on Monday, Sept. 23. The result did not favor the Beavers as the home team would pour it on (7-0) behind two goals apiece from Joe Graybeal and John Ingham.
We were fooled about the location of the previous overpass photo. But, not this time. This is the Bentley Road overpass under construction south of Bluffton. There are several things to point out.
First, the southbound lane of I 75 appears to be still under construction. The orignal Route 25 bypass of Bluffton eventually became Interstate 75. The original bypass was two lanes - the northbound lane of I-75.
Attention pumpkin pie bakers. The Bluffton Farmers' Market annual pumpkin pie baking contest is Saturday, Sept. 28, at the market, according to Keith McClelland.
Thursday, Sept. 26, is the deadline for entering this year's contest. Contestants may call McClelland at 419-326-5185 to enter. There is a limit of one pie entered per family.
Three cash prizes will be awarded. First place is $100, second place $50 and third place $25. All proceeds go to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program food pantry. Last year's contest generated $600 for the food pantry.
A 5K run and walk sponsored by The Center for Autism and Dyslexia – Findlay and Lima – will take place Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Sommer Center at Bluffton University. Although not sponsored by the university, the starting and ending point are at the univeristy Sommer Center.
The event is one of the activities taking place during the Bluffton Fall Festival. Many events are scheduled throughout Bluffton on Saturday.
Northwest Physical Therapy's 4th Annual Northwest PokerRun Charity 5K is Saturday, Oct. 19. The event will take place at 1880 N. Perry St., in Ottawa - registration at 8:30 a.m., race at 10 a.m.
All proceeds from the event to benefit St Jude Children's Research Hospital according to Dan Settlage.
The Gardener's of the Bluffton/Pandora Area would like to invite the public to a lecture on seed saving. The lecture is at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the lower level of the Bluffton Public Library.
The lecture will cover how to prepare and save heirloom and open pollinated non-hybrid seeds, so you can plant them next season. Seed saving is a great way to save money on seed packets and help preserve heirloom seeds to encourage biodiversity.
