Is there such a thing as a familar dramatic role for a nine-year-old? In this case, yes, and the actor is a Bluffton elementary student.
Bluffton fourth grader Courtney McLaughlin plays the role of the main child in this weekend's 17th annual Holiday Spectacular performed at The Freed Center at Ohio Northern University.
This is the second year, in fact, that she has played this role. In last year's performance she became the first child in the performance to have her own solo.
The Bluffton Post Office provided The Icon with the 2011 holiday mailing deadlines and deadlines for sending military mail in time for the holidays.
Information is on two printer-friendly attachments at the bottom of this story. The deadline lists provided information for mail going overseas and in the United States.
Information lists Global Express, Express Mail International, Priority Mail International and First-Class mail for domestic and overseas delivery.
"Ring" in the holiday season hosted by St. John's United Church of Christ.
The Findlay Community Bell Choir will perform a concert at the church at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, according to Rev. Carol Clements, pastor.
"If you have never heard these bells before, you will be amazed at what the choir can do with them. If you have heard them before, you will be in for a wonderful treat. We hope to see you there," she said.
During the Blaze of Lights, the Bluffton Lions Club will provide chicken barbecue dinners prepared by Harlan's of Pandora.
The dinners will be served from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Bluffton Elementary School. Tickets for the dinners are $7 each and are available from any Bluffton Lions Club member.
Drive in service will be available. For additional information, contact Elaine Harris at 419-358-2649.
