Several important dates are this month for parents and students in Bluffton elementary school. Those dates and events follow:
August
5-16 Summer Academy
14 Class lists will be posted at 5 p.m.
23 Meet The Teacher @ 2-3 p.m.
26 First Day of school (Grades 1-12)
26-28 Kindergarten KRA-L testing
29 First day of school for Kindergarten students
Bluffton High School athletic fall events season tickets will be held on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 12-1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the BHS office. Order forms are available by clicking here.
Denny Edinger will share about his extensive post card collection with members of the Bluffton Senior Citizens during the Center’s Monday, Aug. 12 potluck. The Bluffton resident and post office employee will tell about his collection and show some examples of some of his post cards.
At the meeting two members, Pearl Williamson and Keitha Carver, will receive their life memberships. Both turn 90 in August.
Lots of other events take place at the Senior Center in August and September. The monthly newsletter, as an attachment at the bottom of this story tells of all events.
Bluffton Public Library is going to the dogs this month.
During the first week of August, the staff offered a variety of family activities during the “dog days of summer” at Bluffton Public Library.
On Saturday, Aug.10, at 10:30 a.m., Tango, a certified therapy dog, and her owner, Angela Schimmel, will make a guest appearance in the children’s area. All ages are welcome to meet Tango and learn more about therapy dogs. Youngsters may take turns reading some of her favorite stories to her.
Christian recording artist, JJ Heller, will be performing live in concert at Pandora Missionary Church Sunday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. VIP Passes for a meet and greet with the artist, photos, autographs, and refreshments are an additional $5.
“We are absolutely thrilled to be bringing someone of this caliber to the area,” said Joanna Gratz, member of the Fellowship Board at Pandora Missionary Church.
The Bluffton/Pandora Youth for Christ Campus Life will hold a chicken barbecue from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, prior to the Bluffton vs. Pandora-Gilboa football scrimmage. The barbecue is at the Arthur-Lugibihl Community Center in Pandora.
Tickets are $7 and includes chicken, green beans, potato and roll.
For tickets contact:
• Hannah Slechter 419-236-5281
• Or David Glick 567-204-9777
Dine In or Carry Out. Desserts and drinks will be available for purchase.
