“An Old-Time Christmas at the Homestead” is the theme of the Christmas Season open house to be held by the Swiss Community Historical Society of Bluffton and Pandora at its historic 1843 Swiss Homestead, 8350 Bixel Road, on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 1 to 6 p.m.
Christmas decorations of the 19th century will highlight the occasion, which will also feature live music and needlework in the parlor, hearth-cooking at the large kitchen fireplace, and candle-making in the basement of the recently-restored Schumacher House.
Richland Manor has teamed up with the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center this month. A Home for the Holidays Christmas raffle will take place on Friday, Dec. 14, with proceeds to benefit the Bluffton Senior Citizen's Center.
1st Prize - 16GB IPad 2
2nd Prize - $100 pre-paid Visa card
3rd Prize - $50 pre-paid Visa card
Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased at Richland Manor, from any Richland Manor employee or at the Bluffton Senior Center.
