MEDIA RELEASE__World Goods Et Cetera—formerly Ten Thousand Villages, a non-profit retail store in Bluffton—has invited Carole Elchert, an artist who has traveled to Nepal for decades, to exhibit her photos in the store during the month of March.
The public is also invited to meet Carole and discuss her travel experiences and photographic work on March 26 at 6 p.m. at the 115 South Main Street shop.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs Small Business Info classes begin in two weeks, and there's still time to sign up! Classes are free and will help you create a complete personalized business plan.
The February 13 breakfast meeting of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce provided chamber updates from director Rene Gabriel and member announcements. A presentation by Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio featured John Warner, President and CEO of Brethren Retirement Community, and Shelby Cole, Sales and Marketing Coordinator. The program provided background information on MHCO services and an overview of the merger that was initiated in 2019.
Allen Soil and Water Conservation District recommendations
MEDIA RELEASE__Just because the weather is warming up and snow has melted doesn’t mean it’s safe to spread manure. When the ground is still frozen or saturated, nutrients can’t soak into the soil. Instead, melting snow and runoff can carry manure straight into ditches, streams and rivers.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, February 13, 2026. The meeting will be held on the third floor of the Town Hall.
The program will be provided by Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio and Twisted Whisk Café will be providing the breakfast, which is served at 7 a.m. No RSVP is required.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Lions Club is seeking nominees for the 2025 Citizen of the Year Award. The award was established in 1981 to honor a person, couple, or individual representing a group, who has selflessly given time, effort, and talent for the benefit of those in the Bluffton area, and whose dedication and achievements have profoundly improved the quality of life of the people in this area.
