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ONU musical theatre graduate one of Bluffton's Messiah soloists

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 15, 2020

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Ohio Northern University musical theatre graduate Robert Kerr, is one of four soloists in the Bluffton University's 125th performance of Handel's Messiah performed at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, via livestream at www.bluffton.edu/mus.

Soloists in addition to Kerr  are Erin Keesy, soprano; Lauren McAllister, mezzo-soprano; and Jason Vest, tenor.

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Here's Vancrest's third raffle basket

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 9, 2020

It's time to purchase tickets for Vancrest of Ada's third raffle basket.

This basket has a Kate Spade cross body purse, a necklace and earrings set from Paparazzi, a set of pink stone reindeer earrings and a beautiful wine bottle cork handmade by MEJ Turning.

Tickets are 1-$2 or 6-$10.  Vancrest will sell 60 tickets for this basket before drawing the winner.

 Persons may purchase tickets with cash to Jennifer Line, Activities Director or Kristin Gudakunst,  Business Office Manager, (419)558-1379 or you through Venmo @Vancrest-Ada.

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Two popular evening events on The Inn at ONU's calendar

Tuesday paintINN and Thursday holiday wine tasting
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 7, 2020

Two special evening events this week at The Inn at ONU remain open for RSVPs, according to The Inn team.

Tuesday night PaintINN
A PaintINN provides artists an opportunity to create either  a snowman porch sitter or a cardinal winter scene on wood. You chose which project to create.

The Tuesday, Dec. 8, event begins at 6 p.m. and includes supplies, artistic instruction, a glass of wine, non-alcoholic beverages and buffet plus dessert.

Seating is limited so that The Inn may comply with all social distancing requirements. Masks are required when not dining.

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It's a week-long kid's shopping spree at Beatitudes

Free opportunity for children to choose nice gifts for family members
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 7, 2020

It's a week-long kid's shopping spree at Beatitudes.

The Dec. 4 children's shopping event at Beatitudes, 210 N. Main St., format has changed for covid-19 safety precautions, according to Deb Curlis, store manager.

This is a free opportunity for children to choose nice gifts for family members.

Instead of the originally-planned one-night event, Curlis says that parents may bring their youngsters to the store anytime Tuesday through Friday, Dec. 8-11, for kid's shopping.

Store hours are noon to 5 p.m.  A treat bag will be given to each child shopping.  For more information call Curlis at 419-788-9459.

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Beatitudes children's family shopping event format changes

Originally set for Friday evening, now takes place Dec. 8-11, noon to 5 p.m.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 2, 2020

This story was updated on Dec. 2 -

The Dec. 4 children's shopping event at Beatitudes, 210 N. Main St., format has changed for covid-19 safety precautions, according to Deb Curlis, store manager.

Instead of the originally-planned one-night event, Curlis says that parents may bring their youngsters to the store anytime Tuesday through Friday, Dec. 8-11, for kid's shopping.

Store hours are noon to 5 p.m.  A treat bag will be given to each child shopping.  For more information call Curlis at 419-788-9459.

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Bluffton puts a spin on Blaze of Lights traditions

Caravan tour of lights, free drive-in movie, just for starters
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 27, 2020

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - The 34th annual Blaze of Lights will put a new spin on Bluffton traditions.

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and village Cultural Affairs Committee have updated celebrations to include a video Town Crier presentation, caravan tour of holiday lights, and a free drive-in movie. Dan Bowden is this year's switch hitter who will turn on the holiday lights.

"You can't stop Christmas from coming" is the 2020 Blaze of Lights theme, notes Paula Scott, the chamber CEO: "We are very excited about our modified events, which are designed to help keep families and friends safe."

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