Here's the October arts and events calendar from Bluffton University. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Oct. 1 Art Exhibit: “The Mirror of the Martyrs,” Sauder Visual Arts Center, 9-5 p.m. weekdays, 1-5 p.m. weekends, through Nov. 5
Oct. 1 Readers Theatre: “I Have Not Forsaken the Word of God: Jacques d’ Auchy’s Confessional Struggle,” Mirror of the Martyrs Readers Theatre, 4 p.m., Ramseyer Auditorium, College Hall
The 2018 Bluffton Pirates junior high softball program announces plans for next spring.
The organizers make this announcement so that they will know the number of girls interested in playing softball for scheduling purposes.
“We have four team goals, which include team, effort, attitude and motivation,” said Lou Savage, one of the four coaches. “In addition, the bonus goal is to have fun.”
Rehearsals for Bluffton University’s 122nd performance of Handel’s “Messiah” will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Oct. 2, in the Gilliom Room of Mosiman Hall on campus.
Anyone interested in singing, from high school students to adults, is invited to join the chorus, which typically ranges from 70-90 members, including Bluffton students, faculty, staff and community members. There is no cost to participate.
Three records were broken betwen Sept. 22 and Sept. 25, accoding to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer:
• Three new record high temperatures.
On the 22nd of 91, old record of 90 in 1980.
On the 24th of 91, old record of also 91 in 2007.
On the 25th of 90, old record of 89 in 2007.
Lots of photos and a video below -
What will they think of next, out there on Road R (aside from apple cider, apples and pumpkins)?
First, there was a corn maze – maybe they invented the entire concept. Next came all sorts of activities for kids – like playing in a “corn” sandbox. Soon after that came the cannon where you shoot corn at targets.
There’s more, but I can’t name everything. Oh, I forgot the kettle corn-popping machine and if you watch the video with this story you’ll figure it out.
Bluffton’s newest health provider brings a physician and family nurse practitioner to the community. Both are accepting new patients. The provider, Mercy Health-Bluffton Family Medicine, at 204 N. Main St., opened on Sept. 11.
The two new health providers are Dr. Anna Kauffman, MD, of Bluffton, and Abbie Nartker, FNP, of Kalida.
Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, will hold a family-friendly Halloween party from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22, according to Amy Byers, sports coordinator.
The party is open to the community and all ages. There will be crafts, games and costume judging. For more information contact BFR at 419-358-4150.
Kevin “Keebler" Wayne Neff, 58, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. Kevin was born May 22, 1959, in Bluffton, Ohio, to Richard and Beulah (Burkholder) Neff who preceded him in death.
Kevin owned Keebler’s Towing & Auto Repair for 20 years.
