From 7 to 9 a.m. on Ash Wednesday, March 6, a group of Bluffton area pastors will offer “Ashes to Go,” a new approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition, according to Rev. Karol Farris, pastor of Bluffton Presbyterian Church.
Ashes to Go are offered because the reminders of need, humility, and healing shouldn’t be confined to church buildings.
FROM ADA ICON - The ONU Astronomy Club welcomes Ada and the surrounding communities to the ONU Observatory on Friday, March 1, for a "Greatest Elongation of Mercury" event.
The word "Elongation" refers to the angular separation between Mercury and the Sun. Since Mercury's orbit remains closer to the Sun than the Earth, it can never be farther than about 28 degrees from the Sun.
This week, Mercury will be at its maximum elongation on the east side of the Sun.
Crimson Lane, 4600 County Road 1, Ada, will hold a spring open house from 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, March 31.
The wedding and event venue northeast of Ada was opened in the fall by owners Mike and Jodi Willeke.
The venue has proved popular with over 60 weddings already booked. Crimson Lane also hosts events such as weddings, anniversaries, reunions, birthday parties, graduation parties, showers and business conferences and meetings. It is be open year round.
Bluffton HS wrestling coach Jeff Kleman confers with Deandre Nassar during last weekend's meet. This weekend BHS takes Nassar, Kaden Basil, Josh Mehaffie, Tayton Kleman, Jeremy Sturgeon and Jackson Wilson to the district tournament in Troy. Landen Lugibihl, Dustin Mortimer and Elijah Conley all finished fifth and will be District alternates. (Amy Mortimer photo)
Bluffton Family Recreation is accepting registrations for adult Group X classes this week, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.
The Spring Session 1 runs from Monday, March 4, to Friday, March 29. Go online at www.bfronline.com to register for any class or contact BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, 419-358-4150.
“BFR offers a variety of programs and fitness-based classes for members and non-members,” said Tinch.
