Want to be a bellringer for the Salvation Army Red Kettle drive this holiday season?
If so, contact Kathy Reese at 419-889-1845.
The local Salvation Unit will be at Reichert's Clothing on Dec. 2 and 9 and at Community Market on Dec. 16 and 23 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. those Saturdays.
More ringers are needed to fill the schedule. And donors are sought to fill the red kettles with money on those Saturdays at the two locations.
FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Bluffton’s Blaze of Lights began in the 1930s with three lighted, painted deer on the Ream family farm.
In 2017, thousands of visitors are expected on Saturday, Nov. 25, to see the lighting of some 200 folk art pieces and enjoy the village’s 31st annual Christmas festival.
The Blaze of Lights parade begins at 5 p.m., but entries assemble at 4 p.m. and viewers start to gather well in advance.
The annual free Thanksgiving meal will be held at ReStore Community Center on Tuesday. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. with serving beginning at 4 p.m. Last year, ReStore served 168 Thanksgiving meals. Following the dinner, the center will be closed the rest of the week.
The Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at the Ada Public Library. All are welcome.
The Society is in the organizational stage and all of those interested are encouraged to attend to help determine future projects, elect additional officers, discuss where and how historical materials are located and stored, etc.
There has been good interest in forming the Society with 13 people in attendance at the first three meetings.
There is a good cross section of the community represented: older and young, men and women, from ONU and the community, long-time residents and newcomers
Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Road, Lima will hold its 28th annual Christmas at Apollo Craft Show Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $3, children 12 and under are free.
The proceeds from the craft show are divided among the Apollo student organizations 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 130 crafters selling home-made and hand-crafted wares. Sandwiches, snacks, and drinks are available for purchase. All booth space has been sold. For additional information, call 419-998-2917.
