The Western Ohio Chapter of the Lincoln Highway Association will meet for dinner at the Black Augus on Main, Van Wert at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18.
The program at 7:15 p.m. features Mike inniger of Van Wert who will show his Roadtrek motorhome and discuss his recent Roadtrek rally across Ohio. The public is invited.
The Inn at ONU features three performances of “Shadows of Poe,” during Halloween weekend.
“Shadows of Poe” is an original work created by Octopus Productions, based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Persons will be treated to original live theatrical adaptations of “The Raven,” and “The Tell Take Heart.”
The Northwest Ohio Theatre Fraternal Association presents the performances Thursday, Oct. 27, Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29 at The Inn at ONU.
Appetizers are offered at 6:30 p.m. and the production begins at 8 p.m. each evening.
A dedication is planned at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, for the Veterans Memorial in Beaverdam, according to Gary Crawfis, member of the memorial planning committee.
Speakers on Nov. 12 are, David Jackson, U.S. Navy veteran and First Vice Commander of the Ohio American Legion; Dan Kirkpatrick, U.S. Air Force retired and Mayor of Fairborn; and Roberta Beemer, Mayor of Beaverdam.
The Bluffton American Legion Post 382, Bluffton Boy Scouts and Beaverdam Bunch 4-H Club members will help with the ceremonies. A lunch will follow the dedication.
The Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary hosts a Superhero Party for boys and girls on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bluffton Middle School Cafetorium.
Tickets are $10 each. The event includes a variety of games, snacks and the chance to win raffle prizes. Superheros will be present for photos, and children are encouraged to wear their favorite superhero costume.
Planning is underway for the Ada Community Health Professionals 19th annual Festival of Trees.
This year's festival is from Sunday to Friday, Nov. 13-18 at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main St., Ada.
Deb Curlis of CHP says, "Community groups and individuals are invited to sponsor a tree, wreath or decoration for the fund-raiser. Proceeds assist CHP's hospice program."
Two community meals are set for October at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center. Each meal is free - donations of canned goods or cash accepted for The Food Pantry.
Meals are open to the public at 6 p.m. at the Center, 132 N. Main St., Bluffton.
Thursday, Oct. 6 - hosted by Bluffton Lions Club
Thursday, Oct. 20 - hosted by Ebenezer Mennonite Church
