Big Brothers Big Sisters of Allen County has a benefit fund-raiser from 5-9 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, at Buffalo Wild Wings, 2948 Allentown Road, Lima.
Persons who have dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. that evening have an opportunity to has 15 percent of all food purchases benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Bluffton schools are part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters outreach in Allen County, so the benefit assists the Bluffton community in that way.
The link provides information on all 2010 meet results plus individual records. The team will hold its season wrap-up potluck and awards event at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 15, at the Buckeye's large shelter house.
Have you driven to Lima on Interstate 75 this week? If you are in a hurry, you might want to try an alternate route. The interstate is being paved. On Monday work involved the southbound lane between Blufton and Beaverdam. Southbound traffic was single-file and near snail pace. On Tuesday the northbound lane at the curve near Beaverdam was being paved. Here's a view of the traffic backlog.
The Beaverdam Bunch met July 12. Recreation was lead by Elizabeth Fischbach and Pam Fischbach. Sarah Amstutz lead the group with the pledges. Role Call was given by Janice Althaus.
The Treasurer report was given by Andrea Spallinger. The Health Talk was given by Amelia Heslep. Reminders from the group were that the raffles need to be turned into Amanda Fischbach asap.
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio will host an open house to celebrate its 55 years of mission to the community on Sunday, July 18, according to Laura Voth, chief executive officer.
The open house will be held in the Chapel at Mennonite Home and at Maple Crest from 2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend either location. For more information call 419-358-1015.
