Dr. Michelle Loyd-Paige, executive associate to the president for diversity and inclusion at Calvin College, along with Kevin Williams, director of residence life at Bluffton University, will present “‘Diversity Matters’: From the Authors’ Point of View,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) received Health Care’s Most Wired award for 2017. This award is presented by the American Hospital Association (AHA) to hospitals that use technology to improve patient reach methods, provide easier access to care and operate exceptional patient portal systems. BVHS achieved these technological advances through the use of the MyHealth Patient Portal and Cerner.
Individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease or other movement disorders are encouraged to attend “Delay the Disease” exercise classes at Mennonite Memorial Home at no charge.
The home is located at 410 W. Elm Street, Bluffton. Classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. in the chapel.
David and Bonnie Nielsen, residents of Mennonite Memorial Home, took part in the Sweetheart Luncheon held at MMH on Feb. 8, in early celebration of Valentine’s Day.
David is a retired physician, a general practitioner in Waynesfield, and Bonnie was his nurse. Several couples were honored at the luncheon.
The Lima Manpower office in partnership with GROB Systems will be at the Bluffton Public Library from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Feb. 15, taking applications for GROB Systems in Bluffton.
Manufacturing experience with a stable work history is required.
Positions consist of:
Sub-Assembly, DeBurr, Warehouse/Staging, Final Assembly, DE/Documentation, Fabrication/Paint.
Bring resume showing work experience. Call the Lima Manpower office for details or questions at 419-227-1970.
Calling all families! Come to the library’s Community Connections Evening on Feb.21 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. During this event, you will find out what children’s programs and services are offered in the Bluffton area and meet with representatives of many organizations, businesses and government agencies.
Get your questions answered about child development, Kindergarten readiness, childcare and much more!
On Feb. 20 at 6 p.m., join us for a Fear No Art Lesson: How to Draw a Self Portrait with Janette Reineke.
This lesson is inspired by Rembrandt, who is featured in Reineke’s book, Fear No Art: You Can Do It!.
$10 cash fee taken at the door. Advance Registration is Required. Please register before Friday, Feb. 16 to claim your spot. Books will be available for purchase that evening.
Bluffton girls' and boys' basketball sectional drawings took place earlier this month. Here's Bluffton's opponents:
Girls' - Wednesday, Feb. 21 at Bath versus Ft. Jennings Boys' - Tuesday - Feb. 27 at Miller City versus Paulding, 8 p.m.
(winner faces Tinora March 2, 8 p.m.)
