Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce updated members on several announcements. Those follow:

JOANNE NISWANDER "WORDS OF WISDOM"
Joanne Niswander, Maple Crest Senior Living Village, is featured in “Words of Wisdom” exhibit at the LeadingAge National Conference, Oct. 28-31.

AARP VOTER ISSUE FORUM
2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17
Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St.

FRIENDSGIVING DINNER
6 p.m., Nov. 28 at Sycamore Lake Wine Co.
Proceeds benefit patients of Putnam County Homecare and Hospice.

REAM DISPLAY VOLUNTEERS
The Ream folk art display will be installed on Nov. 10. Volunteers are needed to help with this Bluffton tradition. Contact the Village Cultural Affairs Committee for more information.

DOWNTOWN GARLANDS GOING UP
Downtown garlands will be put up by the Bluffton Fire Department on Saturday, Nov. 10. Rain Date: Nov. 17.

HOLIDAY SILENT AUCTION
Bluffton Public Library is accepting donations for the annual Holiday Gift Silent Auction fundraiser.  Donations are tax deductible and can be dropped off during regular library hours through Oct. 16.