Nativities collected and created by Carolyn Urich Rich adorn the display case of Bluffton Public Library in December. Rich's collection includes a wide variety of sizes and media.
Like most young children, Lily Schumacher enjoyed helping out in the kitchen.
But about the time she reached third grade, she took matters into her own hands and embarked on a baking spree. Six years later, she's still mid-spree. Her baking knowledge far outweighs that of many adults.
Book ReViews, 123 S. Main St., is making Christmas shopping easier this month.
The used book store created a special Christmas in the Back Room section. The room has a wide assortment of seasonal books, decorations and gift items.
Store hours are Mondays to Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shop's phone number is 419-358-6999.
Kid's shopping day at Et Cetera Shop, 111 S. Main St., is Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon, according to Chrissy Lugibihl, shop manager.
"For youth grades kindergarten through sixth grade, ever gift you buy on Saturday is 25 cents, no matter what the price tag states," says Lugibihl. There is a limit of 10 gifts per child.Clerks will assist children with finding gifts if needed.
"Parents, we invite you to shop in Ten Thousand Villages or Book Reviews while you wait," she said.
