Christmas Open House at Schumacher Homestead, December 7-8
The Swiss Community Historical Society hosts their annual Christmas Open House from 2:00-6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8. Entertainment includes the Riley Creek Strummers, 4 Gals and a Guy, Michael and Sharon Wildermuth, Wendy Chappell-Dick, BHS Strings and a Brass Quintet. At 4:00 p.m. there will be a visit from Father Christmas. The homestead is located at 8350 Bixel Road.
Stories Posted This Week
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026
- Gayla Sue Conaway worked for Marathon Oil Company
- TedFest '26 provides all-day fun in Pandora
- Drum Circle added to August 29 PorchFest
- Business Collective holds "War Room" on August 6
- Speed limit on State Route 103 reduced west of I-75
- Check out August 2026 programs and services at Bluffton Public Library
Thursday, July 30, 2026
- Vaccination clinics in Lima, Aug 3, 5 and 6 by appointment
- Backman’s My Friends is topic for BPL book discussions
- Wanted: Photos of bicycles in the Swiss Settlement
- Monday evening Hummin' & Strummin' Song Circle scheduled
- Time in a Bottle: Biologic aging versus our actual age
- Hyper-local focus of the Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon
- Learn about 92 years of Fett Hardware on Bluffton History Day