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Bluffton Arts & Crafts Show vendor registrations available

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 6, 2013

 

Bluffton’s annual family-oriented spring arts and crafts show is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 11, in downtown Bluffton. The 42nd annual show is sponsored by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

CLICK HERE for craft vendor application form and vendor information.

Registration forms for craft vendors are now being accepted for the show. Vendors who register before May 1 pay $40 for a booth. The cost of a booth after May 1 is $60.

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Lots to do in Hardin County in February - here's the calendar

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Monday, February 4, 2013

If you are at a loss for activities to get you through February, check out the Hardin County calendar of events for February, courtesy of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance.  

 

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Elderly and low-income tax preparation assistance offered by ONU students

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Elderly and low-income tax payers in Hardin and surrounding counties can find free income tax assistance from Ohio Northern University business and law students through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).

The VITA Program offers free tax help to low-to-moderate-income (generally $51,000 and below) individuals across the country who cannot prepare tax returns on their own.

As part of this program, ONU students have received training and have become IRS-certified to help prepare basic and intermediate tax returns and identify special credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit and Credit for the Elderly.

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"Rin Tin Tin" author Susan Orlean to Skype with Ada Public Library book group

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Susan Orlean, the acclaimed author of 'The Orchid Thief' will meet via Skype with the Ada Public Library book group to discuss her latest book, 'Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend'.

The event takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. at Ada Public Library.  Everyone is welcome.

If you are interested in learning more about Susan Orlean's biography of Rin Tin Tin, you may click here for the New York Times book review.

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Veterans benefits explained at free public presentation

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Don Dunahue, the Hardin County Veterans Service Officer will present "Veterans Benefits - What you really need to know" on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. at the Community Health Professionals Building, Ada. 

The event is free and open to the public.

Mr. Dunahue will discuss the various benefits that are available to veterans or their surviving spouse and the process for receiving these benefits. There will be a special focus on benefits available for home health and assisted living.

The event is offered jointly by Community Health Professionals of Ada and Blanchard House in Kenton, Ohio.

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Chinese New Year program for kids at the Ada Public Library

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, January 29, 2013

The Chinese New Year, one of the most important of Chinese holidays, officially begins Feb. 10 but it's being ushered in early at the Ada Public Library.

On Monday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m. the Ada Public Library will host the ONU Asian American Student Union as they present "The Red Dragon", a performance for grades K through 5 and open to all.  The performers will explain about the tradition and it's significance. 

Children will receive a traditional Chinese New Year gift.  Activities will include origami and Korean calligraphy.  

 

 

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