Despite the weather, the American Red Cross blood drive at First Mennonite Church is happening as scheduled (Thursday, Feb. 6) from 1-6 p.m. in the fellowship hall.
If you haven't scheduled an appointment, not to worry. Walk-ins are welcome. Since school is cancelled, there are plenty of parking spaces today.
One cancellation to report
• The Thursday, Feb. 6, community meal at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center is cancelled, according to Tonya Meyer.
Hike under the full moon at Quarry Farm Nature Preserve & Conservation Farm on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 8 to 9 p.m. This hike is scheduled to take advantage of February’s full moon, which will reach peak fullness 2:34 a.m. on Sunday, February 9.
Preregistration is required for this event by today, Thursday, Feb. 6 by noon. Call 419-384-7195 or email [email protected] to RSVP.
Bluffton’s first-ever downtown chocolate walk takes place from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, sponsored by the Bluffton downtown merchants.
The event is limited to 200 tickets. Tickets are $10 each. Each ticket holder will be eligible for a free chocolate treat at each participating merchants.
ONU School of Visual and Performing Arts presents ONU Choreographers Showcase in two performances this weekend at The Freed Center, according to Dylan Wood, director of the center.
Show times are 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, and 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2.
The evening will showcase multiple dance genres, danced by a cast of over 40 guest artists and students. From a depiction of commuters in rush hour traffic to the battle of the sexes, choreographers use the language of dance to tell stories that communicate and connect.
