Regional news

The Lima Rotary Foundation will present its quarterly grants to eight non-profit agencies on Monday, Aug. 5 at noon during the weekly Rotary Club meeting, held at the City Club, 144 S. Main St.

The Lima Symphony Orchestra will receive $864 to provide tickets for Marimor students and their families; $1,000 to sponsor the Young People’s Concert; and $1,500 to fund the KidStuff Program at the Lima Public Library. 

Equestrian Therapy Program will receive $1,000 to assist with programming, including a new program for at-risk students.

The Bluffton-Beaverdam-Richland Township United Way will hold a "work night" at 6:30 p.m.,  Aug. 13, in the Bluffton Middle School Cafetorium.

"The more who attend, the quicker we can get our sorting, stuffing, and labeling completed and everyone can be on their way to enjoy the rest of the evening," said Linda Fleming of the board.

 

As the 2013-14 The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce season begins, the chamber invites businesses, organizations and individuals in the community to join the chamber.

The chamber currently has 182 members and has expanded this season to offer memberships to individuals not necessarily associated with a business or organization.

"We invite interested residents of the larger Bluffton community to consider joining the chamber to show their support the community," said Fred Steiner, chamber CEO.

Small House Bluffton Design/Build announces an open house Sunday, July 28, from  2 to 4 p.m. at 207 N. Lawn Ave., Bluffton, site of the contractor’s first construction project.

The house is designed with improved energy efficiency, coupled with smaller living spaces, among other “green” building practices.

BFR Sports and Fitness is accepting registrations for two early August events, according to Carole Enneking, director.

Last Adventure Camp  Aug. 1
Children ages 4-6 years are invited to register for this summer's final pre-school camp held Thursday, Aug. 1. The theme for the day is Disney characters. Activities, crafts and snack will tie with the theme.

Remember drive in movies? Well, they are gone, but the next best thing is Lightning Bug Theatre and it's coming to Bluffton on Thursday, July 25.

Jerry Lewis’ McDonald's and Superior Federal Credit Union will provide a free "Lighting Bug Theatre" in Bluffton. 

A Disney Pixar movie (G) will be shown on Vine Street at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.).  Click here for the name of the movie.

Vine will be blocked off from Main to the alley behind the businesses.

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