Community Events 

Community Events for Wednesday, September 13

Chris Oaks

Blood Donation Drive Tomorrow, 11am-5pm at Vanlue High School. Walk-in’s welcome or make an appointment at www.RedCrossBlood.org
(800-733-2767)

“Chip In for Charity” Golf Scramble to benefit Christian Clearing House on Friday at Sycamore Springs Golf Course, Arlington. Registration at 8:30am, 9am shotgun start. Cost $80/player or $320/team includes green fees, cart, breakfast & lunch, door prizes, more. For info: www.CCHSupport.org
(419-422-2222)

Blood Donation Drive on Friday, 11am-5pm at the UAW Union Hall (Summit St). Walk-in’s welcome or make an appointment at www.RedCrossBlood.org
(800-733-2767)

Golf Outing and Fundraising Walk to benefit PHAALS (Playing Hardball Against ALS) on Saturday at Pike Run Golf Club, Ottawa. Golf outing at 9:30am ($60/player), Walk at Noon ($10). Prizes, live & silent auction, more. For info: www.PHAALS.org
(419-615-3272)

“Behind the Façade” Riverside Ramble Walking Tour of one of Tiffin’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods on Sunday, 2-5pm. Cost $5 (including refreshments), sponsored by the Tiffin Historic Trust. For info: www.TiffinHistoricTrust.org
(419-448-8588)

4th annual DeColores Dash 5K on Sunday, 10am at the Bluffton Village Park (Countyline Rd). Live music, games, kids’ activities, more to follow. Cost $20, including lunch. Sponsored by Trinity United Methodist Church, proceeds benefit the Bluffton Food Pantry.
(419-204-5153)

Fall Book Sale at the Bluffton Public Library on Wednesday, September 20, 5-7:30pm; Thursday, September 21, 9:30am-7:30pm; Friday, September 22, 9:30am-5pm and Saturday, September 23, 9:30am-1pm.
(419-358-5016)
Lunch in the Park on Thursday, September 21, 11am-4pm at Waterworks Park, Ottawa. Menu is ‘Soup & Pie Day’ with entertainment, more. Sponsored by the Ottawa Senior Citizens Association.
(419-523-5593)

“Shoot for the Stars” Mentoring Event with the Children’s Mentoring Connection and University of Findlay Men’s Basketball Team on Thursday, September 21, 5-7pm at Croy Gymnasium. Food, prizes, information about mentoring programs, more. Free.
(419-424-9752)

Gluten-Free & Food Allergy Support Group Meeting on Monday, September 25, 6:30pm at the Bluffton Public Library. Free.
(419-358-5016)

The Friends of the Putnam County District Library are accepting applications for the 10th annual Autumn Harvest of Crafts Show on Saturday, October 28 at Ottawa-Glandorf High School. Proceeds to benefit the PCDL. Call for more info.
(419-659-5478)