By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
(BLUFFTON) - Justin Haggard continued his undefeated individual season but the Bluffton boys tennis team fell to St. Mary’s 4-1 Thursday afternoon.
1st Singles : Justin Haggard won 6-0,1-6, 6-1 over Marcel Lansing
2nd Singles : Christian Groman fell to Howie Spencer 6-0, 6-1
3rd Singles : Drew Wilson fell to C Vanderhorst 6-1, 6-1
1st Doubles : Kory Strahm & Mack Burner fell to Andrew Vogel & David Keller 6-0, 6-0
The Lima Symphony Orchestra’s Friends of the Symphony will be holding their annual Young Artists’ Competition on Saturday, April 28, at Yoder Recital Hall, Bluffton University. This year’s competition is for voice and strings.
The Junior category consists of students from 17 to 21 years of age, while Senior category consists of students between the ages of 22 and 26. Auditions will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and are open to the public.
FROM ADA ICON - Ada and the surrounding communities are invited to the ONU Observatory on Friday, April 13, from 9-11 p.m. for "The Galaxies of Spring," according to Dr. Jason Pinkney, observatory director.
"Galaxies are a swirling collection of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter. They are generally difficult to see with telescopes because they are so far away and faint. During this time of the year, however, the closest concentrations of galaxies are positioned high in the sky by midnight," he said.
Summer camp, kid’s night out, elementary volleyball and junior high basketball programs are on Bluffton Family Recreation’s spring and summer calendar, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.
Summer camp
Summer camp returns to Bluffton Family Recreation this summer, Registration is underway on the BFR website.
The program, for 5 to 12-year-olds, will begin on Tuesday, May 29 (no camp on Monday, May 28 Memorial Day).
The 2017 annual child fatality review report was released today by the Allen County Board of Health.
The Child Fatality Review (CFR) Reports include the causes of death, age, sex, race, location and other pertinent information about the deaths.
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The CFR Board’s recommendations resulting from the reviewed deaths are also included in the reports. Generation of the annual reports allows for the recognition of potential trends that may be occurring.
Bluffton University will present the musical comedy “[title of show]” for the May Day musical on May 4 and 5.
“[title of show]” has music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and book by Hunter Bell. This delightful contemporary show is an original musical about writing an original musical. Premiering in the 2004 Musical Theatre Festival in NYC, and documenting its own process of creation, this small-cast show addresses themes of creative collaboration, self-doubt and the journey of following your dreams.
Music major Brianna Keith, of Grafton, Ohio, will present her Bluffton University senior recital at 2:30 p.m.Saturday, April 14, in Yoder Recital Hall. The recital is free and open to the public; a reception will follow in the lobby.
Keith’s program features music for flute including: “Concerto pour Flute et Orchestra” by Jacques Ibert, “Partita BWV 1013” by J.S. Bach, “Concerto No. 7 in E minor for Flute and Piano,” by Francois Devienne and “Fantaisie Brillante” on themes from Bizet’s “Carmen” by Francois Borne.
