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
A farm-to-table culinary event that celebrates regional farms and favors takes place at 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 at Fassett Farm, 22532 Bowsher Road, Cridersville. Tickets are $50 each and may be purchased at Quick As A Wink Printing, Lima, or by calling 419-228-1836.
Chef Kevin Link will prepare a meal using fresh, locally-grown organic produce and meats. The menu includes thin shaved prime rib, charbroiled chicken, lodaed potato cakes, sweet kale salad, bacon wrapped butternut squash and caramelized onion tarts.
