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Et Cetera Shop, Inc. to host 50th anniversary style show

Et Cetera Shop, Inc. of Bluffton will hold will hold a style show, “Celebrating 50 Years of Fashion” at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Bluffton Middle School cafetorium. The show is among the events planned for 2024 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Et Cetera Shop, Inc. 

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Feb. 4 Four Chaplains service at St. Mary's Catholic Church

Bluffton American Legion Post 382 chaplain Gary Dipnarine has announced the post will observe the Sacrifice of Four Armed Forces Chaplains during World War II, during the Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 worship service at St Mary’s Catholic Church, 160 N. Spring St. Bluffton, Ohio.

The public is welcome to attend the service, which begins at 10:30 am.

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River and Rust: A Night of Poetry at ArtSpace/Lima

The public is invited to hear works by Allen County poets from the new publication of River and Rust. The event has been rescheduled to February 16, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The event is free to the public. Books are available for sale in the ArtSpace Gift Shop.

Select poets from the collection will read their personal interpretations of Lima and all that appears in Allen County. The collection represents talented individuals of various races, ages, and backgrounds and demonstrates their link with one another through their shared connection to Allen County, a place they all have called home.

The poets are:

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History of Radio and Watercolor Painting CLEO courses announced

First Mennonite Church of Bluffton has announced two courses to be part of its CLEO (Continued Learning Elder Organization) program for spring 2024. You are invtied to "Come to Learn, Stay for Community." Courses are free; materials fees may apply.

The History of Radio, moderated by Tim Schumacher. Radio was the first instant mass communication invention. The course will explore:

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Indulge your sweet tooth at Bluffton's February 8 Chocolate Walk

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has unveiled plans for this year's Chocolate Walk: "We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Chocolate Walk 2024, happening on February 8 from Noon to 7:00 p.m. Prepare for a delightful chocolate journey with 23 amazing stops, each offering unique and delicious treats to satisfy your sweet tooth."

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Delicious fundraiser: PTO Bakery Bingo

By Paula Pyzik Scott

What's more fun than a barrel of monkeys? Bluffton PTO Bakery Bingo on January 20 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Middle School cafetorium.

If you get a bingo, you win a home-baked item donated by local families.

What kinds of treats will be there? The sign up list typically includes cookies, cake pops, brownies, rice crispy treats, breads, muffins, pies, cake, other and gluten free.

Families will also find food and drink at the concessions tables. Keep in mind that it is very difficult for the PTO to make change for large denominations. Bringing small bills is always appreciated.

No admission ticket is required. You can purchase packs of bingo cards at the door for $1 a pack.

There will also be tickets sold for raffle baskets and a 50/50 drawing.

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