The Swiss Community Historical Society has repurposed this Christmas card originally sent by George Bixel as the invitation to the 2021 Christmas Open House at the Schumacher Homestead.
Bluffton photographer Jamie Nygaard captured key moments from the 2021 Blaze of Lights parade, entertainment and ceremonies. See associated photo story.
Bluffton University will host a closing reception for artist Justin Henry Miller at 1 p.m. on Dec. 5. Miller’s artwork is currently on display in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Sauder Visual Arts Center. It will remain on display through Dec. 5.
The “Otherworldland” exhibit features oil paintings and pieces.
Miller’s artwork has been described as surreal as it references, but bends, reality. Conceptually, the work delves into his interest into the closing gap between science fiction and science fact.
The 35th annual Bluffton Blaze of Lights was a return to tradition on Saturday, November 27, 2021. A year off in 2020 and a sprinkling of rain didn't phase organizers, participants and the thousands of visitors who gathered for a parade, entertainment, and lighting ceremony.
2021 Blaze of Lights photographs by Jamie Nygaard of JB Nygaard Photography.
Christmas for Kids is scheduled for 12:30-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 18 at Trinity Lutheran School, 105 Allen Street, Jenera.
Event description: “The celebration gives children ages 3 years through 5th grade an opportunity to learn about the true meaning of Christmas. The program features activity stations where kids learn about the Savior's birth, praise Him in song, make crafts, play games and enjoy snacks together.“
Omicron is the fifteenth letter in the Greek alphabet. In astronomy, omicron designates the fifteenth star in a constellation group. The constellation Andromeda includes the star Omicron Andromedae that is approximately 692 light-years from Earth.
In 1662, astronomer Johannes Hevelius renamed the star Mira because it acted like no other star. Mira in Latin is translated as wonderful or astonishing. Mira is predicted to be visible at its maximum brightness again on July 16, 2022.
