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Consider attending an information session on becoming a volunteer guardian in Allen County.

Crime Victim Services seeks 23 individuals who will help a vulnerable person live to their full potential, making decisions of a personal nature (housing, healthcare).  Administrative support provided.  Social work and counselor CEUs are offered at 6 – 7:30 p.m. 

Join Elysia Bush and Katie Campbell from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, to learn more, at Crime Victim Services, 330 N. Elizabeth St., Lima. For more details call 419-222-8666.  A light meal is included.  

Pandora United Methodist Church will host a free community meal from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27. The church is located on 108 E. Washington St.

The menu is fried chicken, parlsey potatoes, California blend vegetables, dinner roll, assorted cupcakes, and beverage. The meal is provided by the Hilty Memorial Home.

Wednesdays from Feb. 13 to April 17

Bluffton University’s junior nutrition students will host the 2019 Lunch and Learn series from Feb. 13 to April 17 on the first floor of Berky Hall. The demonstrations are free and open to the public; however, just 15 seats are available for each lunch. Reserve a spot by contacting Jeanna Haggard at 419-233-1334 or [email protected]

Ft. Jennings author of modern romance novels

It's just in time for Valentine's Day.

Jan Romes, a writer of modern romance novels, has a Saturday, Feb. 9, book signing at Book ReViews, 123 S. Main St., Bluffton, according to Dr. Christina Walton, store manager.

The signing with Romes from Ft. Jennings, is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It highlights her current novel, “Tucked Away,” described this way: “With the mafia hot on her heels, a new identity might not be enough!”

Gift to public library from Brownstone Book Fund

The Bluffton Public Library has received a gift of 100 new children’s books, ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers, according to Jessica Hermiller, library director. 

These books were a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York City, interested in fostering early reading, a love of books, and encouraging parents and children to read together.

Bluffton High varsity cheerleaders keep the fans rocking at boys' basketball games this season. Here's a photo from last week's game at Allen East. (Marvin Foster photo)

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