Johnny Appleseed events in December
DIY NATURE - CONSTELLATION PICTURES
Register by December 9
On Tues., Dec. 13 at 7:00 p.m., the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District will offer DIY Nature - Constellation Pictures at the McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd., Lima.
The invitation: “Learn about the constellations in the night sky and the stories that are behind them. We’ll then create a constellation picture that can light up and take it home. No need to dress for the weather, we’ll be indoors for the entire program.”
Register by calling 419-221-1232 or go to www.jampd.com to register..
EDUCATION ANIMALS OPEN HOUSE
From 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will be hosting an Open House at the McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd., Lima.
Organizers have issued this invitation: “Join us in celebrating a tremendous partnership with Dot’s Pet Center as we officially reveal new displays for our education animals! Experience the McElroy Environmental Education Center as you have never seen it before – animals, displays, activities, and more! Come anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m., no registration required.”
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Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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- Socktober drive collected 659 pairs for local distribution
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- Bluffton Elementary Honor Roll for 1st Quarter 2026-2027
- Lego scarecrow earns GROB top honors from voters
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- University to stage costume drama that mixes emotion, humor and contemporary references
- Bluffton High School Honor Roll for 1st quarter of 2026-2027
- Nov. 13 chamber program on Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Monday, November 9, 2026
- Healing and life beyond incarceration explored at Forum
- Nov. 12 opportunity to learn Mahjong
- Door hanger craft class at Pandora library, November 17
- BPL after school movie, November 16
- Hailey's Wellness and Massage provide chair massages at Senior Center
- Bluffton area Women in Business Meeting November 19
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Pirates Essinger and Gatchel finish cross country season at OHSAA Championships
- Nov. 7 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Pirate football hits Archbold roadblock in playoff loss
- Forum: Vaughn explores biblical and multicultural accounts of spirits and exorcism
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