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Bluffton Public Library currently accepting donations for Holiday Gift Silent Auction Fundraiser

The Holiday Gift Silent Auction starts Nov. 1!
This is a great opportunity for those who wish to support future library programming. Individuals, organizations, or businesses are welcome to donate gift baskets, items, or a cash donation for our upcoming Holidays Gift Silent Auction fundraiser.

Donations are tax deductible and the last day to drop off donations is Oct. 12.

Pick up a flyer or email [email protected] for more information.

Ohio Auditor Keith Faber speaks at Bluffton

Keynote speaker of high school business competition

High school students are invited to compete for $6,000 in scholarships and prizes during the Bluffton University Business Competition on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

During the 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. event, students will interact with business majors and professors, explore future career paths in business and hear from Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber, who is serving as the keynote speaker. During the competition portion of the day, students will respond to a business case that will encourage them to think of the many aspects of contemporary business issues.

TRX and cycling workout class at BFR

Starts Saturday, Oct. 12

Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, is registering adults for a TRX and cycling class, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.

The class involves two workouts through cardio activity in cycling and building strength with TRX.

Participants will spend about 25 minutes in each exercise. Registration for the class opens Sept. 30. The class is held on Saturdays, starting Oct. 12, from 8 to 9 a.m.

Contact BFR at 419-358-4150 or go online at www.bfronline.com to register.

The Inn at ONU hosts speakeasy cabaret

A speakeasy comes to Ada on Saturday, Sept. 28, and you are invited.

The Inn at ONU hosts a speakeasy cabaret from 7 to 9 p.m. offering a chance to travel back in time to the Roaring 1920s Prohibition era.

The evening includes appetizers, sparkling beverages and the sound of gold age jazz standards performed by the ONU Musical Theatre Class of 2020.

Tickets are $35 per guest. Reservation are required and seating is limited. To reserve your seat, call The Inn at 419-772-4112. A portion of the proceeds benefit the ONU musical theatre class.

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Cut it, Marty!

Marty and Lowell Hostetler cut the ribbon on the Bentley Road Lions pathway extension during Monday's dedication ceremony. Seventy-five persons attended the event. Several additional photos in this series follow.

BCE Thursday workshop: Working with college interns

Session includes discussion with university business studies faculty

The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) is holding a brown bag discussion on working with college interns.

The session will be from noon-1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, on the third floor of Bluffton town hall, 154 N. Main St..

Melissa Green and Jason Swartzlander of the Bluffton University Department of Business Studies will lead a discussion about providing internships for college students.

“Student interns can be a valuable part of your team,” said Paula Scott, Executive Director of the BCE, “and we’ll help you prepare to make the most of the opportunity.”

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