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Event is Saturday from 8 to 9 p.m.

Hike under the full moon at Quarry Farm Nature Preserve & Conservation Farm on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 8 to 9 p.m. This hike is scheduled to take advantage of February’s full moon, which will reach peak fullness 2:34 a.m. on Sunday, February 9. 

Preregistration is required for this event by today, Thursday, Feb. 6 by noon. Call 419-384-7195 or email [email protected] to RSVP.

The event is free for all ages.

Cyneatha Millsaps, executive director, Mennonite Women USA, will present the Forum, “Gun Violence: Its Effects on Family and Community,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Yoder Recital Hall.

Millsaps will tell about her family’s experience with gun violence and describe the many risks associated with gun ownership – particularly in communities of color.

By Paula Scott, BCE Executive Director

The latest BCE events have me asking myself, “am I a planner?” Both the Business Plan Competition and the latest Brown Bag Discussion on succession planning, make me realize that looking ahead comes easy at some phases in life and harder at others.

Succession Planning
When I talked to folks about the succession planning event, many said that they “should” attend. In retrospect, I imagine it feels--perhaps unconsciously--disloyal to consider that discussion. Kind of like going to see a divorce lawyer when you’re happily married!

Tonight's community meal cancelled

Bluffton schools are closed today (Thursday, Feb. 6) due to the icy weather conditions. The announcement was made on Ohio Alerts earlier this morning.

• The Thursday, Feb. 6, community meal at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center is cancelled, according to Tonya Meyer.

Hosted by Blanchard Valley Health System

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will host “Midwifery vs. Traditional Birth,” the first installment of the 2020 “Live and Learn” series.

This community presentation will focus on maternal health care and the similarities and differences between birthing options.

Two sessions on the topic will be held. The first is Thursday, Feb. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. at the town hall third floor, 154 N. Main St., Bluffton, featuring Dr. Molly Senokozlieff and midwife Laura Selvidio, CNM.

The Bluffton Police Department lobby on the town hall’s second floor provides residents with a safe medication disposal box. With a new year just a month old, it’s a good time to remind viewers of the service. Persons may place unwanted or expired medications in the drop box to help prevent accidents with children in your home. Items accepted include prescription meds and over the counter medications.

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