Gregg Luginbuhl, professor and chair of art at Bluffton University, has two ceramic works in the Ohio Designer Craftsmen's "Best of 2011" juried exhibition, which opened May 1 at the Ohio Craft Museum, 1665 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus.
Luginbuhl's "Rustic Decanter XIX with 7 Cups" and "Rustic Decanter XX with 5 Cups" were selected for the exhibition by juror Paula Owen, president of the Southwest School of Art in San Antonio, Texas.
May is National Older American's Month, and May 8 to 14 is National Nursing Home Week. Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio have several special events planned. The Mennonite Memorial Home calendar for May is now available for Icon viewers. The calendar lists the events planned.
Bluffton University will mark its annual May Day weekend May 5-8 with traditional alumni reunions, student activities and graduation events, as well as a celebration of its social work program.
Explore "Novel Destinations" this summer through Bluffton Public Library's book discussions. The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton will be discussed on Wednesday, June 1, from noon-1:30 p.m. at Common Grounds Coffeehouse and Caf'e.
In this book, "a tiny girl is abandoned on a ship headed for Australia in 1913. She arrives completely alone with nothing but a small suitcase containing a few clothes and a single book - a beautiful volume of fairy tales.
Do you enjoy reading or writing poetry? Then come and join the Bluffton Public Library for an open poetry night on Thursday, May 26, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the library's Richland Room.
Members of the community ages 12 and up are invited to share poems that they've written or ones they hold dear or simply come and listen to the creativity of others.
All poems read must have appropriate content. Space for the program is limited and registration is required.
