Ruth Naylor, Bluffton poet/writer will launch her newest book at Book ReViews as part Blaze of the Lights from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29.
The book title is "Straw & All: A Christmas Poetry Collection." During her poetry reading and book signing Naylor will share Christmas experiences that inspired the poetry.
According to Elaine Sommers Rich, Naylor has a “rare ability to imbue Christmas trappings such as candles, trees, and presents with a spiritual aura.”
Here's the schedule for this weekend's McDonald's Holiday Tournament to be held this Friday and Saturday evening at Bluffton High School. The doors will open at 5:15 p.m., all tickets will be $5 at the door, there will be no presale.
Friday November 28:
5:15 p.m.: Doors open
6:00 p.m.: Arlington vs. Allen East
Approximately 15 minutes after 6 o'clock game: Bluffton vs. Cory-Rawson
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services hosts its annual Tree of Remembrance Service on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m. at its Shawnee Chapel, 1170 Shawnee Road, Lima.
This service honors those we have lost, and is open to everyone, no matter what their faith, when they lost their loved one, or which funeral home performed the service. Every family will receive an ornament engraved with their loved one’s name that they can take home for memories that will last lifetime.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 N. Main St, will hold a special Thanksgiving service on Thursday, Nov. 27 at 9:30 a.m.
It is titled "Thankful Throughout the Year" and will involve Scripture readings and singing in thanksgiving to God for all His blessings through all the seasons of the year.
Pastor Al Schmitzer will conduct the worship and the choir will sing “Bless this House”. The Luther Society's horn of plenty will hold center stage to visualize God's abundance to us.
