Erica Littlewolf, coordinator of the Indigenous Visioning Center for Mennonite Central Committee (Central States) will bring two programs to Bluffton University on Nov. 28.
Littlewolf will present, “Doctrine of Discovery: A Living History,” during Forum at 11 a.m. in Yoder Recital Hall. During the presentation, Littlewolf, who is Northern Cheyenne, will explain how the 15th century Christian doctrine continues to shape United States policies toward Native Americans.
The library will host a free Mobile Health Clinic provided by ONU HealthWise on Nov. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. on the lower level of the library.
What is ONU Healthwise? This program is sponsored by Ohio Northern University and employs health care providers to provide the local community with knowledge and resources to address health related concerns and to improve your health.
Bluffton High School Drama Club presents "Bedtime Stories," during two performances later this month.
The play's actual title is "Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) (Who Messed them Up). Performances are 7:30 p.m., (doors open 6:30 p.m.), Saturday, Nov. 18, and 2 p.m. (doors open 1 p.m.), Sunday, Nov., 19, in the Bluffton Middle School cafetorium.
General admission tickets are available at the door, $4 for adults and $1 for students.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring a residential holiday lighting contest. The judging will take place on Wednesday evening Dec. 6.
Here’s what you need to know:
Bluffton residents who want their displays to be judged must send a request to [email protected]. The e-mail request must have the family name and address listed.
The e-mail entry assures that your residence will be judged. The judges will also consider displays not formally entered.
Brandon Koch and Tyler Showalter compete in a friendly game of dribble tag during Bluffton University’s fifth annual Dam Jam celebration on Thursday, Nov. 9 in Sommer Center. The event marks the starts of the winter athletic season. Other games included knock-out, spot shooting, a three-point contest and a faculty/staff vs. student 5-on-5 basketball game. (Photo by Claire Clay)
Tyler Hostetler, Bluffton police sergeant, updated Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce members on the police K-9 unit on Friday. Donations and pledges of over $17,000 have enabled the police department to add a dog, which will occur this spring.
