The Pandora United Methodist Church Choir will present a Christmas Cantata, “Morning Star” written by Lloyd Larson on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 9:30 a.m. during the worship service.
The church service and refreshments in the fellowship hall afterwards are open to the public. The choir is directed by Pat Basinger and accompanied by Pat Michel. The church is located on State Route 12 at 108 E. Washington Street in Pandora. The Rev. Duane Kemerley is the pastor.
The Bluffton University music department will present “Christmas Festival” during Forum at 11 a.m. on Dec. 4, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Students will perform compositions that prepare hearts and minds for the Christmas season. This concert will feature Bluffton’s Camerata Singers, University Chorale, Woodwind Ensemble and Low Brass Ensemble.
Under the direction of Dr. Bo Young Kang, Camerata Singers will perform “Carol of the Bells,” ”The Very Best Time of Year” and “Do You Hear What I Hear.”
Maple Crest Senior Living Village will provide a festive meal and entertainment at the Tuesday, Dec. 4, PrimeTimers Fellowship. The luncheon menu includes: Stuffed Chicken Marsala, glazed carrots, au gratin potatoes, cranberry/walnut bread, coffee and dessert. The Bluffton High School Show Choir and Chamber Choir, directed by Kara Zink, will provide the entertainment.
Birchaven Village, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, will host an open house art show displaying the artwork created by residents with dementia through the program “Opening Minds through Art” (OMA). This art show will take place on November 29, 2018 from 1 to 5 p.m. in The Hub at Birchaven, located at 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay. A ceremony recognizing the artists will begin at 2 p.m. and guests will have the opportunity to meet and speak with the artists.
All photos by Jamie Nygaard
Yes, Bluffton loves a parade. This year's Blaze of Lights parade on Nov. 24 is one of the favorites. This year's parade, with temperatures hovering in the high 40s, drew an exceptionally large crowd.
Bill and Phyllis Marchal, owners of Bluffton Dari Freeze, were this year's parade grand marshals. Dr. Jane Wood, president of Bluffton University, was this year's switch-hitter, turning on the Ream lights.
