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Bluffton police chief guest speaker at senior citizen July dinner meeting

Ryan Burkholder, Bluffton police chief, will discuss technology in the police force during the Monday, July 8, Bluffton Senior Citizens Association 6 p.m. dinner.

The dinner is $8 and reservation are due by Wednesday, July 3. Luke’s Bar and Grill will cater the dinner.

Several members celebrate their 90th birthday in July and they will received a life membership in the association at the meeting. Those persons are Coleen Hight, Ida Dunlap, Bernard Baumgartner, RosaLee Greenway and Martha Unruh.

Details on obtaining a free ticket is in this story

A free VIP showing of Disney’s “Toy Story 4” takes place Saturday, June 29, at  10 a.m. at the Shannon Theatre.

The showing is sponsored by Magical Moments Vacations, Findlay.

“Are you an educator, first responder, firefighter, in law enforcement, a military family or work in health care? We wish to say ‘thank you’ for our local heroes,” said Jen Kistler of Magical Moments.

“The only requirement to see this free showing is to obtain a validated registration to ensure everyone has a seat,” she said.

The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire on County Road 37 in Mt. Cory on Monday evening.

The Red Cross provided assistance for the immediate needs of those affected, such as temporary lodging, food and clothing.

“We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire,” said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter.

“As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.”

Here's a list of summer events and activities where you can help

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio has several volunteer opportunities in Bluffton and Pandora this summer, according to Jessica Strahm, volunteer coordinator.

Here is the current list of opportunities. Contact Strahm at [email protected] or call her at 419-358-1015, extension 248, for more details.

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County Line Church of the Brethren is hosting a Freedom Fest on Saturday, July 13, from noon to 6 p.m., including a chicken barbecue and free music.

Bring your own seating for this free outdoor gospel concert, geared towards the whole family, including a free bouncy house to keep children entertained. 

The concert will be behind the church, located at 4227 N Hardin Road, (Hancock County Road 15 from Bluffton), Harrod.

Artists performing are:

The Ohio Northern University free mobile health clinic will be at the Bluffton Public Library from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Friday, June 28.

The clinic offers:
• free screenings for blood pressure
• blood glucose
• lipids (please fast for 12 hours prior to your arrive at the clinic) 

Participants may speak with Healthwise students and staff about their results or concerns.

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