Several Bluffton churches sponsor a Community Chili Cook-off later this month with proceeds benefiting the Bluffton Community Assistance Program.
The cook-off is from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Bluffton middle school cafetorium, according to Lynda Best, who is heading up the event.
She said that at least eight different chili recipes will be available for tasting during the event. These are provided by individuals and church groups.
Pandora-Gilboa Boy Scout Troop 226 will hold a pancake and sausage dinner on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 10:45 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Pandora United Methodist Church, 108 E. Washington St., Pandora.
Presale tickets are: adults $5; at the door: adults $7, Kids 4 – 12 $4, and 3 and under free. Carry-outs available, Drinks included.
For tickets, contact Scoutmaster Chris Fleming 419-303-2584 or email [email protected].
FROM ADA ICON - Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival.
That has a local ring to it. And on Saturday, Ada celebrates with a Super Bowl Eve party, link none ever seen here.
Events include everything from a tailgate party, football coaches panel, free showing of "Friday Night Lights," a program looking at Super Bowl TV commercials, lots of games and Wilson NFL football raffles and concluding with a midnight football drop.
Bluffton University football coach Denny Dorrell can give you some Super Bowl tips on Saturday.
He joins a panel of area football coaches to give their analysis on the Super Bowl game during the The Made-in-Ada Wilson Football Festival the day before the Big Game between the New England Patriots (AFC champs) and the Atlanta Falcons (NFC champs).
Who might win, what are the prospects, the strengths and weaknesses of each team? Find out from some local experts.
The panel is at 4:30 p.m. in ONU's McIntosh Center Bear Cave, Ada.
Two Bluffton community meals are set for February. They are at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, and Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center.
Both meals are free and open to the public. Persons attending may provide a canned donation to the Bluffton food pantry if they wish.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church will host the Feb. 2 meal. SHANNON Service Club will host the Feb. 16 meet.
Several programs of interest to gardeners are planned this spring by the Allen County Master Gardeners.
Details follow:
March 7-April 25 – Master Gardener Volunteer Training for: Allen, Hardin, and Hancock at the OSU - Lima Campus. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Contact the Extension Office www.allen.osu.edu for more details. The deadline to register is Feb. 20.
