Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce invites residents to lend a hand on Saturday, Nov. 10, for this year's Ream display set-up on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn, according to Paula Scott, CEO.
"Helping with Blaze of Lights preparations is like being in the kitchen before a great family get-together. You become part of the tradition and you realize how much love, expertise, and effort goes into the celebration. If you love the Blaze, I hope you'll join us," said Scott.
Transition Bluffton and the Bluffton University Sustainability Club invite all Bluffton and surrounding residents to join in a nationwide event, “Unleashing the Collective Genius: Celebrating 10 years of Transition in the US.” The Bluffton event will be held on Saturday, Oc. 27, in the Kreider Room of Marbeck Center, Bluffton University.
The group will celebrate with each other here in northwest Ohio and joining those from around the country in several recorded and live events. Participants should feel free to join any or all of the festivities:
AARP, American Association of Retire Persons, hosts a voter issue forum from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St., according to Toyna Meyer, director.
The program includes a non-partisan discussion of issues on the mid-term election. It is open to the public.
To register for the event, which includes complimentary refreshments visit www.aarp.org/oh or call toll free by Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1-877-926-8300.
The Blanchard River Watershed has received word that the U.S. EPA in Chicago has given final approval to the nine element non-point source implementation strategy plan (NPS-IS Plan) written for The Outlet-Blanchard River watershed in Hardin and Wyandot County.
The EPA requires that there be an approved NPS-IS Plan written for each 12-digit HUC watershed before that watershed can receive federal funding. There are 30 HUC-12 watersheds in the Blanchard River Watershed.
The Icon spotted LEADDOG several places around Bluffton including Maple Crest. The plate is on a white Chrysler SUV with an "I love greyhounds" sticker on the rear window.
Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce updated members on several announcements. Those follow:
JOANNE NISWANDER "WORDS OF WISDOM"
Joanne Niswander, Maple Crest Senior Living Village, is featured in “Words of Wisdom” exhibit at the LeadingAge National Conference, Oct. 28-31.
AARP VOTER ISSUE FORUM
2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17
Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St.
