Sarah Dhondt, a senior from Perrysburg, Ohio, is Bluffton University’s fourth recipient of a full scholarship to Bowling Green State University’s master of accountancy program.
Dhondt has earned the Beaver-Falcon MAcc Scholarship, a Bluffton-Bowling Green partnership that includes a full-tuition award plus a paid graduate assistantship for a Bluffton accounting graduate.
The Guidance Office at Bluffton High School is sponsoring a financial aid meeting for parents and students of juniors and seniors who plan to continue their education beyond high school.
The meeting will be held at the high school library, Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. Chris Fowler, Financial Aid Director at Bluffton University, will be the presenter for the evening. He will discuss financial aid and filing the FAFSA form.
Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce reminds Bluffton shoppers that chamber gift certificates make great Christmas gifts.
Chamber gift certificates are available from any Citizens National Bank teller. Certificates may be purchased in any dollar amount. The certificates are good for 12 months from the date of purchase.
The certificates may be used in any downtown Bluffton business as well as any chamber member business.
For questions about chamber gift certificates contact the chamber at: [email protected]
Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Road, Lima will hold its 26th annual Christmas at Apollo Craft Show Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission is $2, children 12 and under are free. The proceeds from the craft show are divided among the Apollo student clubs to fund community service projects and assist students competing at state and national competitions.
One of the largest shows in the region, Apollo Career Center hosts over 100 crafters.
Nick Earl, craft show supervisor, encourages crafters to get their registrations in now.
The Allen County Bike and Pedestrian Task Force will hold a volunteer recognition lunch on November 18 at the Lima YMCA, Room 306, from 12:00 – 1:00. Volunteers will be recognized for their contribution to assisting with bike and pedestrian counts, bike rodeos, and their work towards supporting a bike and pedestrian friendly community. Recognition will be given for the following categories: Safety educator of the year, advocate of the year, business of the year, and corporate volunteer.
Participants in the fourth annual Giving Tuesday—a global initiative to encourage charitable giving amid holiday consumerism—can, for the second year, direct their generosity to Bluffton University on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
Do you know someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia? Do you wish you had caring support or more information about the disease? You are not alone.
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio provides a monthly support group for caregivers.
The group meets on the third Monday of each month, except December, from 3:30-4:30 pm. The group meets in the library at Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton.
Bake sales, craft bazaar
and hickory nut pie orders
Nov, 20-21 in Bluffton and Pandora
Home baked goods, craft items and an opportunity to order hickory nut pies for Christmas are available this weekend at Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio.
MMH bake sale Friday
The Service Group of Mennonite Home is holding its annual Thanksgiving bake sale on Friday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lobby of Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton.
