These shiny instruments will soon be sounding out happy music, Caribbean/calypso style.
The ONU Steel Drum concert is slated for 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1 in Presser Hall. It's free and open to the public.
For a few minutes anyway, the music will transport you from chilly Ada to a pink sand beach far to the south, if you use your imagination. (Monty Siekerman)
The stage is set for the 2015 Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Blaze of Lights. This year’s event, the 29th annual Blaze, begins Saturday, Nov. 28, in downtown Bluffton. Here is the up-to-the-minute Blaze information.
Friday, Nov. 27 - free movie at Shannon Theatre
Tommy Tire Sales and Stratton Auto Group present two free showings of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” at the Shannon Theatre. Showings are at 1:30 and 4 p.m.
Icon viewers are invited to join the second annual Family & Consumer Sciences Day—the national celebration that educates families about the importance of preparing healthy meals and “dining in” together.
Families are encouraged to "Dine In" on Saturday, Dec. 3, by preparing and eating a healthy meal together.
“Family & Consumer Sciences Day calls attention to something simple families can do to be physically, mentally, and financially healthier—prepare and eat a nutritious meal together.
Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Road, Lima will hold its 26th annual Christmas at Apollo Craft Show Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Admission is $2, children 12 and under are free. The proceeds from the craft show are divided among the Apollo student clubs to fund community service projects and assist students competing at state and national competitions.
One of the largest shows in the region, Apollo Career Center hosts over 100 crafters.
Nick Earl, craft show supervisor, encourages crafters to get their registrations in now.
Do you know someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia? Do you wish you had caring support or more information about the disease? You are not alone.
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio provides a monthly support group for caregivers.
The group meets on the third Monday of each month, except December, from 3:30-4:30 pm. The group meets in the library at Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton.
Co-led by Tricia Herrmann, RN and Emily Koogler, LSW, the focus is on mutual support, education and community resourcing. Call 419-358-1015 for more information and questions.
There will be a spaghetti dinner and bowling benefit for Amelia Griffin at Norada Lanes, 1182 SR 235, on Saturday, Dec. 5.
Dinner will be served from 2 to 5 p.m. Kids bowling will start at 3 p.m. Adult Scotch mixed doubles will begin at 6 p.m.
Dinner is $8. Bowling is $5 for children and $30 a couple.
Amelia is the daughter of Beau and Christina Griffin. Her brothers are Jude, 7, and Willie, 3. Four-year-old Amelia has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
