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Cupcake workshops Dec. 8 and 16

The Frosting Studio, Bluffton, wants you to be ready for Christmas.

"Join us in our Christmas cupcake workshop," says Debra Stockford, shop owner. "You'll take home a Christmas cupcake 6-pack when the workshop is completed."

Stockford said the workshops are 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, and 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, at her business location, 142 E. Jefferson St., Bluffton - located in Tommy Plaza.

90-year-old Bob Hower took up painting in 2005 after remodeling five houses, built two barns and restored over 50 automobiles

Maple Crest Villa resident Bob Hower is a one-person assembly line. At age 90, he can look back on a lifetime of building and remodeling homes and restoring old cars.

“I built my own house and remodeled five,” Hower added.  “I’ve built two barns and restored more than 50 automobiles.” 

An array of nativities and angels will be on display in December at the Mt. Cory United Methodist Church, hosted by the church Friendship Circle.

The displays are open to the public on the following schedule:

Saturday, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, 1 to 5 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 24, following Christmas eve service, approximately 8 p.m.

Appointments may be made for nursing homes and other groups by calling 419-581-8500 or 419-302-7863. Leave a message.

 

 The Bluffton University men's basketball team knocked off Hiram College 76-62 in the home opener with four Beavers notching double digits on Wednesday, Nov. 21.

Although Bluffton trailed 41-33 at the half, the Beavers used a convincing 43-21 edge in the final period to knock off the Terriers for their second win (2-1) of the season.

Here are December arts and events at Bluffton University. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Dec. 2 Concert: Holiday Collage Concert, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall. A tree-lighting ceremony at the Houshower House will directly follow the concert.

Dec. 4 Forum: “Christmas Festival,” Forum by Bluffton University music department, 11 a.m. Yoder Recital Hall.

Charles H. Vogel, 55, died at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, at the Meadows of Delphos in Delphos.

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