Like to watch the sky at night? Here are five opportunities this winter and spring to participate in special nighttime programs at the Ohio Northern University Astronomy Observatory sponsored by the ONU Astronomy Club, according to Dr. Jason Pinkney, ONU Department of Physics and Astronomy, and observatory manager.
All programs are from 8 to 10 p.m., are open to the public, and are dependant upon weather conditions.
It's time to think about the 2015 Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce arts and crafts show.
The 44th annual downtown event moves to the third Saturday of May this year, making it Saturday, May 16. In recent years it was held on the Saturday prior to Mother's Day.
A vendor registration form and information sheet are attachments at the bottom of this story.
Child Advocacy Organization, CASA, of Allen and Putnam Counties is looking to expand their reach of advocacy, hoping to double the amount of children assisted over the next two years.
To reach that goal will require an increase of funding and volunteers. If you desire to investigate becoming an advocate, CASA will be hosting a new volunteer orientation on Thursday, Jan. 29 with two available time slots; 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., or 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Bluffton Community Preschool, housed in the First United Methodist Church, is gearing up for 2015-16 enrollment, according to Shelly Matijevich, director.
"With the new year we are excited to get geared up for enrollment of 2015-2016 program years. If you are interested in our program for the fall please send us an email [email protected] and you will be contacted in February for pre-enrollment," she said.
The Bluffton-Pandora area received slightly over three inches of snow on Jan. 25 and 26, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer. The attachment at the bottom of this story shows January’s daily weather summaries.
