Apollo Career Center will hold its seventh annual Apollopalooza on Thursday, April 11, from 5:30-7 p.m.
Apollopalooza will showcase the high school and adult education programs, celebrate Apollo's partnerships with local businesses, highlight Career Tech opportunities, its students and instructors. The event is free and open to the public.
Bluffton was recognized by Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown in late February, according to Susie Stratton, of the Bluffton America in Bloom Committee.
Sen. Brown sent the committee a certification of recognition for it's 2018 America in Bloom Oustanding Achievement Award.
Last year the Village of Bluffton won the outstanding achievement award for flowers. Judges scored Bluffton a 6-star rating out of a possible 10 stars and received special recognition for its flowers.
The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve and Conservation Farm, rural Pandora, has several spring and summer activities planned. These range from bird watching, guided walks and additional nature-related activities. The spring family day will be Saturday, June 15, and includes visiting animals at the farm sanctuary and spotting butterflies and frogs.
The Quarry Farm is located at 14321 Road 7L, Pandora. The newsletter with more information and events is attached.
First National Bank celebrates its 100th anniversary as a community bank in April, according to Todd Mason, president and chief executive officer.
The anniversary takes place Friday, April 19, in each of the communities where a branch of the bank is located. The celebration schedule follows:
• 9 a.m. Ottawa branch, 855 N. Main St.
• 11 a.m. Pandora branch, 102 E. Main St.
• 1 p.m. Findlay branch, 111 Trenton Ave.
• 3 p.m. Bluffton branch, 112 Cherry St.