Noon on Tuesday, November 19 at Bluffton Town Hall
Bluffton resident Bob Antibus, who has been a Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan District Board Commissioner for 32 years, will provide a program on local parks for the November 19 meeting of the Bluffton Lions Club. The program is free and open to the public.
Antibus is Emeritus Professor of Biology at Bluffton University. Prior to her passing, his wife Joanne Antibus was a science teacher at Bluffton High School and served on the Bluffton Tree Commission for many years.
The public is invited to the Blanchard River Watershed (BRWP) Annual Meeting on November 15 to “Imagine a single day without water!”, the featured presentation by Jason Phillips, Findlay Water Plant Superintendent. The 12:00 noon meeting, with lunch provided by RSVP, will be held at the Findlay Elks Lodge, 900 W. Melrose Ave., Findlay.
Bluffton businesses are gearing up for the second annual Jingle Bell Stroll, from noon to 7:00 p.m. on November 14. Over 18 local businesses will welcome ticket holders to spread cheer and celebrate the holiday season.
Tickets are available in advance at Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn, Roots by Strattons, Polished/Boutique 415 and The Black Lab. They’re limited to 225 and priced at $10 each.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host a November 8 member Breakfast Meeting from 7-8:30 a.m. at Bluffton Town Hall. The event is a Veterans Days celebration sponsored by Citizens National Bank. Greenhorn will be catering the breakfast.
Michael Ayres will present the program A Tribute to Our Flag. Information compiled for this presentation will cover over 200 years of red, white, and blue history.
5:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, November 7, Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St.
Registration is open for a 3-hour Fused Glass Pendant Workshop with Bluffton artist Judith Greavu. This fundraiser for the Friends of the Bluffton Public Library is $50.00. To register, call 419-348-5329.
Multiple pieces of glass will be arranged, stacked and glued in preparation for kiln fired fusing. It is suggested that participants base their designs on moods, feelings or actions associated with a favorite book.
5:00 p.m. on November 13, St. Mary Catholic Church, 160 North Spring St.
A Healing Strong group meeting will take place on November 13 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Healing Strong is a nonprofit organization focused on the healing of the body, soul, and spirit in a holistic setting. The event is open to all and will repeat every second Wednesday of the month.