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Et Cetera Inc. celebrates 50th anniversary with comforter-knotting event 

Posted by Staff on September 28, 2024 - 7:19am

Saturday, October 19, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Arthur Lugibihl Center, Pandora

As part of a year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of Bluffton-based Et Cetera Inc., all are invited to join in a “comforter bash” with the aim of creating 50 comforters for distribution by Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) relief programs.

Men, women and children are invited to “come when you can, stay as long as you want.” Joyce Schumacher, chairperson of the Celebration Steering Committee, told the Icon, “If you can tie a knot, you can knot a comforter!”

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Bluffton Cars & Coffee is Sept. 28

Posted by Staff on September 25, 2024 - 8:41am

The next Bluffton Cars & Coffee is Saturday, September 28, 2024 fro 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

This gathering of autos, bikes and more is located at 902 N. Main St., a.k.a. Masterpice Signs & Graphics. 

Twisted Whisk Cafe will also be there with coffee and donuts. Door prizes are provided by local businesses.

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51st Bluffton Craft Show at Bluffton High School, Sept. 28

Posted by Staff on September 24, 2024 - 6:00am

The 51st Bluffton Craft Show is old enough to have seen a few changes: changes in fashion, changes in location and changes in season.

For 2024, the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has aligned the show with the Bluffton Fall Festival on Saturday, September 28. Hours are 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. inside Bluffton High School and on Jackson and Franklin streets.

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Bluffton to honor Elbert Dubenion, Beaver and Buffalo Bill football star

Posted by Staff on September 23, 2024 - 9:38am

CORRECTED Dubenion Drive ceremony, noon on Friday, October 4, near Salzman Stadium

Blufftonite Ron Lora was a teammate of Elbert Dubenion on the Bluffton Beavers football team.

By Ron Lora

A section of Bentley Road in Bluffton will soon also be known as Elbert Dubenion Drive, lining up with Salzman Stadium on the western edge of the Bluffton University campus. The village council acted unanimously upon a presentation from a group of alumni and village citizens interested in honoring the only Bluffton College/University athlete to play professional football.

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3rd annual Vine Street Block party is September 28

Posted by Paula Scott on September 23, 2024 - 8:12am

Vine St. Block Party will begin at 3:00 p.m. and continue until midnight

A September 28 Block Party on Vine Street will feature live music, dancing in the street to DJs and even a kids' dance hour. This event is free and open to the public.

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October 10 MHCO Gala supports Benevolent Care Fund

Posted by Staff on September 18, 2024 - 6:00am

Tickets available until October 4

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio will host its 3rd Annual Gala on October 10, 2024.  This year’s theme will be Boots &  Bandanas and guests will be invited to wear their favorite western attire. 

Platinum Sponsor Plante Moran is leading the way with its support for the Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Benevolent Care Fund, which provides support to care for older adults who have outlived their resources. 

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