The Beaverdam Veterans Memorial Committee is creating a memorial to honor veterans, according to Gary Crawfis, committee member.
"The granite memorial that we have been working on has been ordered. It is to honor all area U.S. veterans and active service members, said Crawfis. "We would like to thank all who contributed in our fund raising efforts, from numerous raffles to a GOBA snack stop."
Cheryl and Thom Craig and Larry Core will be at the Bluffton Elementary School at 8 a.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, to show 4th graders the correct procedure on folding the American flag.
Members of Bluffton American Legion Post 382, Boy Scouts and Bluffton High School students will meet on the lawn by the high school and College Avenue at 10:30 a.m. for a ceremony about Veterans Day.
Fred Rodabaugh. Commander of the Post will speak briefly and Misha Groman, will speak about the correct procedure of retiring a flag. Flags will be burnt in accordance to regulations.
The 29th annual Christmas Around the Square Craft Fair takes place in Kenton on Saturday, Nov. 14.
The craft fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hardin County Historic Courthouse in downtown Kenton.
Sponsored by the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance, the Craft Fair features three floors filled with arts, crafts, and home party dealers. The Kenton Top 20 will perform holiday music at 9:30 a.m. Homemade food is provided by the Hardin County Homemakers.
A holiday open house from several Bluffton area home-based businesses takes place at the Bluffton Public Library lower level from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12.
The event includes product samples, door prizes and offers customers the option of "cash and carry."
Wendy’s Restaurant, Bluffton, will donate a portion of inside sales during 5 to 8 p.m. to Bluffton PTO through its Community Event Fundraiser Program on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Tammy Whitlow of the PTO, said, "PTO committee members will be there to assist with carrying trays, cleaning up tables and other needed assistance. We look forward to seeing you tonight."
