Events

Dan Groman has announced that the newly established Bluffton Historical Society will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 on the 3rd floor of the Bluffton Town Hall. 

Anyone interested in being a part of this new organization is encouraged to attend.  This will be an informational and planning meeting for 2023.

Curious about the New Year's caroling to be hosted by the Swiss Community Historical Society?

In December 2021 the caroling was cancelled--but prompted this extended account "Reminisce: Bluffton’s unique tradition of New Year’s songs" by the Lima News and Allen County Historical Society.

Bluffton First United Methodist Church, 116 Church Street, will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, December 29
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

To schedule an appointment,

Call 1-800-REDCROSS

or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter fumcbluff

For information on who may donate blood, visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/eligibility-req...

New Year's caroling with the Swiss Community Historical Society returns to the Bluffton-Pandora area, after a three-year break. You are invited to join in the singing at Mennonite Memorial Home, Maple Crest and Willow Ridge.

Carolers will sing the traditional German carols composed by schoolteacher David Rothen nearly 200 years ago. Singing will be in both German and English, and music will be provided.

You are encouraged to join the group whether or not  you know the songs; they are easy to learn. Please note that masks are required in all of the buildings to be visited.

Singers will rehearse briefly in the lobby of Mennonite Memorial Home at 410 W. Elm Street in Bluffton, at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, December 31, 2022. Singers are asked to arrive early to allow for the required COVID screening for entering the building.

Next, the group will go to Maple Crest and Willow Ridge on Augsburger Road west of Bluffton for further caroling.

This event is sponsored by the Swiss Community Historical Society of Bluffton and Pandora, www.swisshistorical.com

The Putnam County District Library is offering free technology help to individuals who need assistance with a smartphone, tablet, iPad etc. Call and set up a 30-minute session with the technology trainers. They are available at these and other locations:

Columbus Grove Location

Mondays 1:30-5:30

Thursdays 2:00-5:00

419-659-2355

Pandora Location

Wednesdays 12:30-4:30

419-384-3232

Mark your calendars: PTO Bakery Bingo is back by popular demand!

From 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, Bluffton PTO will host Bakery Bingo in the Middle School Cafetorium.

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