The Icon Weekend edition is now posted. Open the attachment at the bottom of this story for information about events taking place in the Icon viewership area next week.
Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 8375 Phillips Road, Bluffton, will hold an ice cream social Friday, July 22, at the church from 4 to 7 p.m.
The menu includes chicken or sloppy joes sandwiches, chicken noodles, baked beans, a variety of salads, pies, and cakes, plus ice cream and beverages. Tickets are $8 for adults and children 10 and under $4.
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A chip will be placed in every ball during the preseason.
The petition to referend Bluffton Ordinance 9-16 – surcharge on water and sewer customers - has failed to meet requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, according to Stephen Chamberlain, Bluffton solicitor.
Chamberlain informed the group filing the petition that the group failed to file a certified copy of the ordinance prior to circulating the referendum petition. Failure of the action, according to Chamberlain, voids the petitions.
The petitions were filed with the village on July 18. On July 21, Chamberlain notified those submitting the petitions of its failure.
Riley Creek Arbor 797, a recently formed Bluffton organization, will host a family movie night, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, at Ebenezer Mennonite Church Crossroads Ministry Center, 8905 Columbus Grove Road, according to Gary Reese.
The free family movie is "When the Games Stands Tall."
There will be free popcorn and soft drinks available. Persons attending are asked to bring a donation to an area crisis pregnanc center. These items could include cash, diapers, formula or other baby items.
Hilty Home, Pandora's second annual cruise-in takes place Thursday, July 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Home front parking lot. Hilty Home is located 304 Hilty Drive, just off State Route 12, west of Pandora.
The event is hosted by Ottawa's Four Deuces Car Club. The cruise-in includes food, music and free admission.
This year's Dare to Dream wine tasting and auction to benefit the Bluffton Bike Pathway Project is at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Sycamore Lake Winery, rural Columbus Grove.
The event is hosted by the Bluffton Lions Foundation. Tickets are now available at $25 per person of $50 per couple.
