During the two-week period leading up to World Kindness day on Nov. 13 the Tell Me Something Good team at Tower International, Bluffton, conducted a drive collecting food and personal care items.
The team and their fellow employees donated 260 items that will benefit the Bluffton Food Pantry and an additional 10 items and $125 to benefit the Lifeline Christian Mission program. A former Tower coworker recently developed a strong relationship with the mission program.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring a residential holiday lighting contest. The judging will take place on Wednesday evening Dec. 6.
Here’s what you need to know:
Bluffton residents who want their displays to be judged must send a request to [email protected]. The e-mail request must have the family name and address listed.
The e-mail entry assures that your residence will be judged. The judges will also consider displays not formally entered.
Christine Schroeder of Healthe Habits for Living will present a free lunch and learn for seniors at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St., Bluffton.
“Persons attending will learn how to become a healthier person,” said Schroeder, who holds a master’s of occupational therapy (MOT) degree from the University of Findlay.
She added that the program will focus on fitness and well-being and the ability to cope with everyday activities.
Her business is located in Ellerbrock Spine and Soft Tissue, 120 Main St., Suite A, Bluffton.
The following impacts to traffic related to the reconstruction and widening of Interstate 75 through Findlay and Hancock County are occurring or scheduled to occur in the coming weeks:
Dates to Note: Nov. 14-15 – Interstate 75 southbound far right lane to close during traffic switch, no access to Findlay exits available (details below) Nov. 20, 21 and 22 – Ramp from U.S. 68/state Route 15 to Interstate 75 southbound will close during nighttime hours for setting of bridge beams for the new flyover ramp (details below).
Final plans are underway for this year’s Blaze of Lights according to Paula Scott of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.
This year’s event is Saturday, Nov. 25.
Here’s the schedule:
Parade
There’s still time to join the parade. A parade application is attached at the bottom of this story.
Junior Weihrauch, parade director, said that over 75 units are already registered. The parade forms at 4 p.m. on Snider Road at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. The parade starts at 5 p.m.
