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Bluffton peparing for Blaze of Lights Nov. 26

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Bluffton is preparing for its Blaze of Lights. This year's Blaze is Saturday, Nov. 26.

To get things started, volunteers placed cutouts from the Ream holiday folk art display on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn on Saturday.

Watch the Icon for the Blaze schedule.

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Here's what's planned at the Alger Public Library in November

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 11, 2016

The Alger Public Library has scheduled several events for all ages in November.

• Ages 3 through kindergarten - preschool story time on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Songs, games, crafts, snacks.

• Grades 1-5 - Tune-in Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. Crafts, games, special guests. On Nov. 15, Ollie, a miniature horse and its owner, Jolene, will present a program on bullying and all ages are invited.

• All grades - Homework help from 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays

• Teen Night, 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, activities from 4-6 p.m.

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Second annual 5K and 1-mile Reindeer Run Nov. 13

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 10, 2016

The second annual 5K and 1-mile Reindeer Run will be held at Ohio Northern at 2 p.m on Sunday, Nov 13, to benefit stuffed polar bears to be given to children at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Registration for the fun run will take place at King Horn. Cost is $15, including a t-shirt. The first 20 people to register will receive free reindeer antlers.

The event is sponsored by Kappa Alpha Theta social sorority and Mortar Board honorary who encourage people to "dress up for the holidays and join us."

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ONU Musical Theatre Class performs Saturday at Viva Maria's

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 10, 2016

The ONU musical theatre class of 2017 will perform at Viva Maria's at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, according to Madeleine Gish, of the group.

"The musical theatre class of 2017 is made up of six students. It was originally only five of us including Molly Moreau, Josh Heard, Katie Hotz, Lani Coleman, and myself," said Gish.

"Because our class was so small we became a close-knit group from the beginning. Over the past few years we have grown in all aspects of our lives from how we perform to who we are as people."

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13th annual remembrance service planned Dec. 10

Outreach by Hanson-Neely Funeral Home
Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, November 5, 2016

Holidays, filled with memories, can be difficult for those who have lost loved ones.

Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada will hold its 13th annual remembrance service at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, at its Ada chapel, 311 E. Lima Ave., according to Bruce Neely.

Persons attending may arrive anytime between 2 and 3 p.m. Upon arrival, a personalized ornament will be given to the family to place on a large Christmas tree. It will be in memory of someone from the family attending the service.

A short memorial service will take place at 3 p.m.  A time of sharing and light refreshments will follow.

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Art exhibit and fundraiser Saturday at Alger Public Library

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 4, 2016

Friends of the Alger Public Library (L-R) Marissa Osborne, President; Lydia Osborne, Secretary;  Jane Wilcox, Treasurer; Kathy Herfurth, Library Director) display the trophies and ribbons for winners and participants in the second annual SECOND EXPRESSION, a juried art exhibition and fundraiser for Hardin County Artists and the Alger Public Library held Saturday, Nov. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m.

SECOND EXPRESSION was inspired by the financial need of the Alger Public Library and the desire to provide visibility and income opportunity for the artists in Hardin County. 

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