Dr. Jason Pinkney, of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, invites the public to "The Galaxies of Spring" program on Friday, April 5 from 9-11 p.m. at the ONU Observatory.
Galaxies are a swirling collection of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter. They are generally difficult to see with telescopes because they are so far away and faint. During this time of the year, however, the closest concentrations of galaxies are positioned high in the sky by midnight.
The Bluffton University baseballl team split a pair of 7-6 decisions with rival Defiance College in the opening HCAC series for both teams on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Bluffton moved to 10-10 and 1-1 in the Heartland Conference, while Defiance stands 10-6-1 with a similar 1-1 mark in the HCAC.
An Elisha Tressler (Bryan) RBI single in the second followed by a Parker Reynolds (Avon) run-scoring base knock in the third were sandwiched around three Defiance tallies as the Yellow Jackets led 3-2 heading to the fourth inning.
Because of the Elm Street construction, Mennonite Memorial Home is moving the Saturday, April 13, Easter Egg Hunt to the Bluffton University practice soccer field.
Bluffton University’s upcoming Spiritual Life Week will feature Matthew Vohwinkel, director of student ministries at Harbour Shores Church, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April, 9 in Yoder Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Ronald K. Zimmerly, 92, died April 2, 2019, at his residence. Ronald was born Feb. 3, 1927, in Bluffton to the late Melvin and Eunice Lavina (Gratz) Zimmerly. On Nov. 7, 1952, he married Norma Montgomery Zimmerly who preceded him in death on Sept. 25, 2009.
Ronald was a graduate of Bluffton High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Panama. Ronald was a dairy farmer of registered Holsteins. He also was a rural and city carrier in Bluffton and worked inside the Lima Post Office.
Benefits of Massage Therapy presented by Kelly Griffin and Becky McIntosh of Beyond MedSpa, Blanchard Valley Health System is at 6 p.m. on April 9 on the lower level of the library.
This program is part of a Health Education Series presented by Blanchard Valley Health System's Speakers' Bureau and hosted by Bluffton Public Library.
Please register by April 4 by visiting the front desk of the library or calling the library at 419-358-5016 during library hours.
