In Ada, thee Ohio Northern University observatory will be open to the public from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30. The observatory is located on the west side of campus, off of Lincoln Avenue and near the baseball field.
Bridge Bereavement Services is offering a “Sew Many Memories” grief support program on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Birchaven Village, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay.
The Sept. 21 session will be for planning purposes and the Sept. 30 session will be used for sewing. This program will offer participants the opportunity to turn their loved one’s clothing into a keepsake.
America in Bloom judges spent two days in Bluffton in mid-July and the village should expect its report by the end of October.
"The judges were not only inquisitive, but informative, as a lot of information has already been shared on how Bluffton can improve," Judy Augsburger, mayor, wrote in her report to Bluffton council.
In addition to receiving a report from judges, the village is eligible to receive awards in several areas.
Some spaces are still open for the 3-year-old class at Bluffton Child Development Center for this school year, according to Francine Donathan, director.
She said that parents and caregivers wanting more information should call or visit the center at 325 County Line Road, Bluffton, 419-358-8222.
Other classes are filled and have waiting lists.
The center also has openings for part-time teacher aides from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
A restoration agriculture weekend workshop featuring nationally-acclaimed author Mark Shepard takes place in Bluffton next month.
Hosted by brothers Jerrod, Joel and Jonah Agner, the weekend enables participants to immerse themselves in two days of hands-on restoration agriculture learning.
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The weekend is designed for homesteaders, organic farmers, community activists and small and large-scale farmers.
