Author Myrna Grove will be the featured speaker at the Swiss Community Historical Society (SCHS) spring meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 8.
Her talk, "Legacy of One-Room Schools" will be held in the patio room at Maple Crest, 700 Maple Crest Court, Bluffton. The event is free and open to the public; donations are welcome.
As an elementary school teacher for the Bryan City Schools, Grove enjoyed re-enacting the one-room school experience with her students at area one-room schools.
The Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District will offer "Nature 101: Bats" at the McElroy Environmental Education Center at 7 p.m.,Tuesday, April 10.
Bats comprise the second largest group of mammals in the world with over 1000 species worldwide. Ohio is home to about a dozen species. Explore these fascinating animals and be prepared to put some preconceived notions to the test.
Call 419-221-1232 to register by April 9.
The McElroy Environmental Education Center is located (adjacent to the Park District Office), 2355 Ada Rd (St. Rt. 81), Lima.
Chrissy Lugibihl of the Et Cetera Shop will show ways to recycle, repurpose and revive clothing and textiles at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, in the Fellowship Hall at First Mennonite Church, 101 S Jackson St.
Lugibihl, the Et Cetera Shop manager since 2003, will demonstrate how to dress and use textiles more sustainably and ethically. This is the April meeting for Transition Bluffton; if you are a regular attendee, please note this temporary meeting location.
Bluffton senior citizens will get a sneak peek of the upcoming BHS musical "Emma," next week.
The April senior citizen breakfast this month is Wednesday, April 11, in the middle school cafetorium (not the third Wednesday as previously announced). Breakfast serving begins at 8:30 a.m. The musical preview follows breakfast.
Performances are:
• Friday, April 13, 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 14, 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
• Sunday, April 15, 2 p.m., with doors opening at 1 p.m.
Beaverdam-Richland Township Fire Department will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, April 7, at the fire department, 201 W. Main St., Beaverdam.
Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for youth ages 4 to 10, free for youth 3 and under.
The menu includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and drink.
Proceeds go to the purchase of new and updated equipment for the department. Tickets are available at the door.
Tickets are now on sale for this spring's Bluffton High School musical "Emma! A Pop Musical."
Performances are:
• Friday, April 13, 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 14, 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
• Sunday, April 15, 2 p.m., with doors opening at 1 p.m.
Reserve seating tickets are available in the Middle School office during achool hours at $8 each. General admission tickets are available at the door with Adults at $4 and students at $2.
