The Bluffton University Nutrition Association (BUNA) will hold its annual fall benefit dinner, from 5-7 p.m. today, Nov. 6 at First Mennonite Church, 101 S. Jackson St., Bluffton. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit both the Bluffton Community Assistance Corp. and the Lima-based Churches United Pantry.
All are invited to attend this year’s dinner, which will include homemade soup, bread and dessert. The BUNA students will be serving those who attend.
Lynda Best of the Village Cultural Affair Committee say the Ream Holiday Folk Art Display cutouts will be placed on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lights and cutouts will be put in place. This is a call for all volunteers to assist!
Fresh Modern Fabric, 103 1/2 Vine St., Bluffton, is participating in this weekend's downtown Christmas open house.
The shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, according to Alice Essinger, owner. Fresh Modern Fabric is located on the second floor.
Persons may also shop online anytime at: freshmodernfabric.etsy.com
Connie Kruse of Town and Country Flowers, 121 S. Main St., Bluffton, invites you to its Christmas open house Friday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
On the attachment below is a coupon worth $5 off any cash and carry item involving a $30 purchase. The coupon is good through Dec. 31.
While you are in the store visit its Winter Wonderland.
A holiday open house from several Bluffton area home-based businesses takes place at the Bluffton Public Library lower level from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12.
The event includes product samples, door prizes and offers customers the option of "cash and carry."
Here is an overview of local races in the Nov. 3 general election. Winners indicated by *.
Concerning Bluffton village races. David Steiner, who lost the mayor’s race, will retain his council seat.
Richard Johnson and Joseph Sehlhorts are winners of council seats.
Johnson registered to run for council prior to his appointment to council this year. His “appointed” seat will now be vacant. It will be council’s assignment to appoint someone to fill his vacated seat.
Don Jose Mexican Restaurant, at 142 N. Main St., officially opens Friday, Nov. 6, according to Rafael Arciga, owner. Breakfast will be served starting at 7 a.m.
Customers will find a redecorated restaurant with a new menu and expanded hours.
Hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Arciga grew up in California in a family that operated five Mexican restaurants. He said that he is very excited about opening the restaurant in Bluffton. He and his wife, Venecia, will operate it.
Bluffton downtown merchants invite you to a weekend Christmas open house Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7.
Area postal patrons received a four-page red holiday Christmas open house flyer. That flyer is also on the Icon as a printer-friendly attachment to this story. Coupons in the Icon's flyer may be printed and used during the open house weekend.
