The Shannon Theatre will play a free film each quarter as part of Bluffton's America 250 celebrations.
The first film is True Grit (2010), showing this Saturday, January 31 at 10:00 a.m. Doors open at 9:00 a.m, and admission is free.
The film was produced, written, and directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen; it stars Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld. It is based on the 1968 novel by Charles Portis, which was also made into a 1969 film with John Wayne, Kim Darby and Glen Campbell.
FROM FACEBOOK__Daddy Daughter Dance with red carpet vibes: Roll out the red carpet and get ready for a night to remember! Dads (or special guests) and daughters are invited to dress to impress and enjoy an evening full of music, dancing, and Hollywood-style fun. Strike a pose as you arrive—our red carpet photographer will be on site, with photos available for purchase to capture these special moments.
MEDIA RELEASE__Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) will host a grand opening for its new fitness center located inside Maple Crest Senior Living Village, 700 Maple Crest Court, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on January 27 at 3:00 p.m.
The grand opening event will include brief remarks, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guided tours of the Wellness Center, and light refreshments and snacks. Community members, residents, families, partners and local leaders are invited to attend and celebrate this milestone with MHCO.
Bluffton's America 250 committee is hosting a hymn-sing celebration on Sunday, January 11, featuring music known and performed in the late 1700s. Committee member Dan Basinger has created music books for participants.
The music "connects us with history," says committee member Pat Rodabaugh; "We are still united through music" with people who lived at the time of our nation's founding.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, January 8, 2026. The meeting will be held on the third floor of the Town Hall. LuvU A Latte will be providing the 7:00 a.m. breakfast.
PRESENTATION
Kurt Emans of Bluffton's America250 Committee will provide the program. The committee has been busy planning events to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. Emans will be sharing what's on the calendar for the year, as well as opportunities to get involved.
The January meeting of the Bluffton Scrap Artist Quilters is Monday, January 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bluffton Senior Center.
The program will be "Show & Share." Participants are invited to bring along three of their favorite quilting tools and/or quilting tips to share and explain. Maybe you use something that is not even intended to be used for quilting. Also, bring your "Show & Tell" items.
