Bluffton Farmers' Market vendors held their annual Christmas gathering, a carry-in dinner with a side of business on Dec. 12.
Some 40 vendors and family members enjoyed a delicious meal that included many homegrown and homemade foods, discussed the 2017 market season and made a donation to the community that hosts them.
Vendors expressed their appreciation for Citizens National Bank, which provides the parking lot space used by the market at 102 S. Main St.
Six Bluffton musicians will perform with the Lima Area Youth Orchestra this weekend.
The performance is at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17, in the Lima Senior High School auditorium.
According to Rachael Lewis, Bluffton strings teacher, the following Bluffton students are in this year’s orchestra: • Violins: Ana Neufeld Weaver, Amanda Speicher • Viola: Lily Shadle • Cello: Alyssa Speicher, Grace Paquin • Bass: Lauren Speicher
Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce reminds Bluffton shoppers that chamber gift certificates make great Christmas gifts.
Chamber gift certificates are available from any Citizens National Bank teller. Certificates may be purchased in any dollar amount. The certificates are good for 12 months from the date of purchase.
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 1-6 p.m.
To schedule your blood donation appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to redcrossblood.org, sponsor code “fmenncbl.”
First Mennonite is located at 101 S. Jackson St., Bluffton. Donors should enter by the Jackson Street entrance directly across from Bluffton Elementary School. An elevator is located at that entrance.
