If the winter weather has you down, stay in touch with the Bluffton Public Library. Chances are good that there’s an event of interest to you. Here's some January events to consider:
Notice: The library will close on Monday, Jan. 15, and reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 9:30 a.m. in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Due dates are adjusted accordingly.
Hot Tea Tuesdays are back. Each Tuesday in January and February between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the library will have hot water, a selection of teas, and a variety of goodies to nibble on as you peruse our collection.
While winter sports leagues in underway at Bluffton Family Recreation, registration is underway for two weekend youth basketball tournaments in early March.
The first is a boys’ 4th to 6th grade tournament. It takes place Saturday and Sunday, March 3-4. Team registration deadline is Feb. 4.
The second is a girls’ 4th to 6th grade tournament held Saturday and Sunday, March 10-11. Team registration deadline is Feb. 11.
Online team registration is available at www.bfronline.com or by calling BFR at 419-358-4150.
Kathy Keller launched Blufton Center for Entrepreneurs' Talk Back series on Thursday evening at Twisted Whisk. The next program is from 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 18. Rachel Davis, past BCE business plan winner and owner of Studio Silhouette, is the featured speaker. The series is free and open to the public.
Rev. Daniel Hughes, Price Hill campus pastor of Shiloh United Methodist Church, Cincinnati, will present, “JUST LOVE - Justice and Love Ignites Faith in the Beloved Community,” at 11 a.m. on, Tuesday, Jan. 16, in Yoder Recital Hall.
The 2013 Bluffton graduate returns to campus to present the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Forum. This event is free and open to the public.
Allen County Commissioners Cory Noonan and Jay Begg will give their annual State of the County address to the Lima Rotary Club on Monday, Jan. 15. The Rotary Club will also hold its annual blood drive at the Civic Center that day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Bluffton High School girls' basketball team defeated Lincolnview in NWC play tonight (Jan. 11) 45-37. The Pirates were led by Averey Rumer with 14 and Katie Prater with 13. Pirates are back in action next Thursday against Spencerville. Click here for more details.