Trinity Lutheran School, Jenera, will hold an American Red Cross blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27.
Blood Donors Must:
• Be healthy
• Be at least 17 years old in most states, or 16 years old with parental consent if allowed by state law
• Weigh at least 110 lbs. Additional weight requirements apply for donors 18 years old and younger and all high school donors.
Bluffton University will honor three alumni and a former faculty and staff member at its annual alumni awards banquet on Homecoming weekend. The Commons, in Marbeck Center, will be the site at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12.
The late Jean (Hoover ’47) Triplett is this year’s recipient of the Lifetime Service Award, presented to alumni who have dedicated their lives to heartfelt service to people, community or church.
Jordan Knepper, Andreas Baumgartner and Anita Lehman examine 30 pieces of art to be considered for the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs' art auction on Saturday, Oct. 27, at The Centre. Tickets are available for the fundraiser at $50 per person. Contact Brendon Matthews or Fred Steiner for tickets.
Scouts from Bluffton Cub Scout Pack 256 and Boy Scout Troop 256 are currently going door-to-door to take orders for popcorn. This is the Bluffton Scouts’ major fundraising campaign of the year.
Over 70% of the profits go directly to help fund local Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs. The funds raised help defray summer camp and camporee fees, purchase equipment and camping gear for the pack and the troop and to fund special trips.
Currently, there are 43 boys registered in the Bluffton Cub Scout Pack and 22 boys in the Bluffton Boy Scout Troop.
It’s back to school for the Beavers as Bluffton welcomed the Battling Bishops on Homecoming week for a 'White Out' in Founders Hall. Bluffton handled the Bishops of Ohio Wesleyan in three sets (25-14, 25-20, 25-15), improving to 12-10 in the process.
The Village Cut 'n' Curl and friends will hold a community Bingo benefit for the Bluffton Relay for Life. The event is Friday, Nov. 9, at the Bluffton Middle School cafetorium. Doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo is played from 6 to 9 p.m.
Food concessions available. All proceeds go to Bluffton's Relay. There will be Bingo, special games and prizes.
Call 419-358-7593 for any questions or Jeanie at 419-358-7613.
