Kaitlyn Clymer, Amanda Speicher and Lily Shadle display new music folders provided to the Bluffton strings program this month through a Bluffton Icon grant.
The three are seniors in the BHS orchestra. Speicher and Clymer play violin; Shadle plays viola.
"The Icon decided to be a serious supporter of the Bluffton school strings program," said Fred Steiner. "We hope to continue this sponsorship each year."
December is a great month to take part in one of many events at the Bluffton Public Library. Here’s the schedule:
Monday, Dec. 3, from 3 to 5 p.m. children ages 3-11 and their families are invited to a Makerspace petting zoo. Play with Strawbees, Snap Circuits and more.
Family Storytime sessions are Tuesdays, Dec. 4 (Reindeer Storytime) and Dec. 11, (Snowflake Storytime), from 10 to 10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome, and no registration is required for Family Storytime events.
Interested in a new flavor of peanut brittle? Roger Edwards holds two packages of black walnuts. On Monday, the senior center peanut brittle crew created two unique flavors: black walnut and English walnut peanut brittle.
These two flavors are only available while their limited supply lasts. The cost is one-half pound for $7 each.
In the meantime, the standard peanut brittle is also available while supplies last at $5 for one pound.
The candy is on sale at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St.
The fourth annual Riley Creek Christmas tour is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, according to Tom McCullough of Pandora.
It includes five stops along the Riley Creek near Pandora. All the buildings on the tour have historical significance and will be decorated for the holidays.
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.
