St. John's United Church of Christ, 223 West College Ave., Bluffton, will hold a blessing pets in the parking lot of the church on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. until noon, according to Rev. Carol Clements, pastor.
"As autumn arrives, people in various places may notice something odd - a procession of animals, everything from dogs and cats to hamsters and even horses, is led to churches for a special ceremony call the Blessing of Pets," she told The Icon.
The lucky winner of the 1995 Corvette is Valarie Hahn of Spencerville, according to Dick Ramseyer, president of the Bluffton Lions Foundation. The mint condition vehicle has only 22,760 mile on it.
The Corvette winner is not the only winner in the raffle. "Around two dozen public Charities throughout northwest Ohio have raised funds all summer through the Bluffton Lions Foundation Charity Corvette Raffle program," said Ramseyer
Hilty Home, 304 Hilty Dr., Pandora, has one independent living unit available for rent beginning Oct. 1. Icon viewers needing more information may call the Home at 419-384-3218.
Barry Schneck, community service representative of Richland Manor, invites Icon vieweers to call and schedule a tour of Richland Manor and receive two complimentary meals.
Brad Yoder, singer-songwriter from Pittsburgh, will perform in the next Town Hall Concert Series event at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, according to Wendy Chappell-Dick.
Here's a summary of the performer
Yoder believes musical success should be measured in more than just the obvious ways. But, being voted in the top three slots multiple times since 2002 for "Best Acoustic/Solo Artist" by Pittsburgh City Paper readers is great.
