Events

Kids' night out at middle school also planned

The Bluffton Junior High School post prom committee will hold an adult night out fundraiser, from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, at Crimson Lane, Ada.

Called “Denim and Diamonds,” it provides a night of music, food, spirits and fun for adults.

Child care will be offered to K-5th grade students at the Bluffton Middle School where a “Kids' Night Out” will be hosted by committee members and the junior class students.

Join Hancock Park District staff on Sunday, Jan. 20, at 1:30 p.m. at Oakwoods Nature Preserve’s Discovery Center for “Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter.” This means the two planets will have the same celestial longitude or be really close to each other in the night sky. The Moon will also be in the waning gibbous phase.

Transition Bluffton will host a Swap Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the third floor of the Bluffton town hall.

Bring new, unwanted items or gently used, no longer needed things to trade for something that you can use. Items for the swap will include:
• clothing
• small appliances
• tools
• books
• other miscellaneous items.

Bring items to trade between 6:30 and 7 p.m. Swapping begins at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

All part of the next series of OVAL classes

Winter birds, healthy comfort food, frosting a snowman cake and several other topics are among this winter’s Our Version of Adult Learning (OVAL) classes offered by the Bluffton Senior Citizens Association, according to Tonya Meyer, Center director. Pre-registration is requested for each program. Some have a minimal charge.

January

Tuesday, Jan. 15, 10 a.m. – Daniel Hodges, Johnny Appleseed Parks, presents “Winter Birds.”

Programs at Hancock Historical Museum

The Findlay Chapter of Great Decisions will begin its second season with an introductory meeting on Sunday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Hancock Historical Museum, W. Sandusky Street.  Anyone interested in learning more about critical issues facing America is encouraged to attend.

Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.  The program involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching a DVD and meeting in a discussion group. 

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Ohio Northern University and the ONU Sports Center on Monday, Jan. 28, as part of their 2019 Fan Powered World Tour.

Tickets are available at the ONU Sports Center Athletic Office, ticketweb.com, and harlemglobetrotters.com.

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