Bluffton University’s junior nutrition students will host the 2019 Lunch and Learn series from Feb. 13 to April 17 on the first floor of Berky Hall. The demonstrations are free and open to the public; however, just 15 seats are available for each lunch. Reserve a spot by contacting Jeanna Haggard at 419-233-1334 or [email protected]
Jan Romes, a writer of modern romance novels, has a Saturday, Feb. 9, book signing at Book ReViews, 123 S. Main St., Bluffton, according to Dr. Christina Walton, store manager.
The signing with Romes from Ft. Jennings, is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It highlights her current novel, “Tucked Away,” described this way: “With the mafia hot on her heels, a new identity might not be enough!”
The Bluffton Public Library has received a gift of 100 new children’s books, ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers, according to Jessica Hermiller, library director.
These books were a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York City, interested in fostering early reading, a love of books, and encouraging parents and children to read together.
Bluffton High varsity cheerleaders keep the fans rocking at boys' basketball games this season. Here's a photo from last week's game at Allen East. (Marvin Foster photo)
The Centre at Bluffton, 601 N. Main St., Bluffton, holds its first-ever wedding spotlight from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10.
"This is an open-house style event featuring local wedding vendors. It will showcase upcoming wedding trends and styles," said Ashley Klingler, director of operations.
Admission is $3 per person and 2019 brides will be admitted free of charge.
There will be door prizes available. For more information call The Centre 419-358-8533.
Jackson Steinmetz, Bluffton High School senior, is the Icon's artist of the month.
He has taken Art 1, Photography and Crafts, according to Vickie Garmon, BHS art teacher.
"I plan on studying film production and communications as well as Spanish at Goshen College next year," he said.
"In the picture I am working on a print in the dark room. It is really cool to use old fashioned film cameras and learn how they operate. In photography I really enjoy being able to work with both old fashioned methods and modern digital art."
