Bluffton University gains two spots in the top tier of Midwest “regional colleges” in the “U.S. News & World Report” rankings released today.
The 2018 edition of the magazine’s “Best Colleges” guidebook ranks Bluffton 27 among 80 comparable institutions in 12 Midwest states. Last year, Bluffton was ranked 29 of 79 comparable institutions. Now listed in the U.S. News rankings for 20 consecutive years, Bluffton has consistently been ranked in the top tier of Midwest colleges.
Bluffton Presbyterian Church is collecting items for disaster relief through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. The collect continues until Sunday, Oct. 8.
Donations may be dropped off at the church or Village Cut ‘n’ Curl, 212 Cherry St, or call Lynda Best at 419-296-2790.
The attachment to this story lists items being collected.
Bluffton High School’s post-prom committee will hold a designer purse raffle on Saturday, Nov. 4, in the middle school cafetorium.
Registration with sandwiches, dips and desserts starts at 5:30 p.m. The reverse raffle is at 7 p.m.
The evening will have games, gift baskets, a 50/50 drawing and other prizes.
Tickets are $35, which includes food. Tickets are available at Bluffton High School and middle school offices. Tickets are also available from Erinn Prater, Teri Steinmetz and at Greg’s Pharmacy.
Table for six or 12 persons are available for $10.
The Guidance Office at Bluffton High School will sponsor a financial aid meeting for parents and students of juniors and seniors who plan to continue their education beyond high school.
The meeting is the high school library, at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 2. Chris Fowler, Financial Aid Director at Bluffton University, will be the presenter for the evening. He will discuss financial aid and filing the FAFSA form.
The next performance on the Bluffton Town Hall Concert Series is Lucas and Sarah of the Antivillains.
Their performance is from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 22, in the third floor of the town hall.
The performers are described this way: Sarah is a soulful singer-songwriter from Toledo who uses themes of storytelling, space travel, first loves, and family tragedy.
Watercolor Workshop continues on Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Local artist Jeanne Beutler will continue teaching on the lower level of the library. Advance registration is required (and the number of registrants is limited!) Walk away with your own watercolor piece of art, complete with mat!
This month’s piece is titled “Pineapple.” There is a $10 supply fee at the door (cash only please).
