Horse, A Novel (ISBN; 978-03999-56296-9) by Australian author Geraldine Brooks tells a tale of one of the greatest racehorses ever, focused through the dark camera obscura of slavery, when people could be owned like horses. This book is about that ownership.
The book tells the true history of a horse and its young Black groom named Jarret in 1850, before the Civil War. Jarret is there when the foal Darley is born. Darley's name soon becomes Lexington, and Jarret loves and stays with the horse through the animal's whole life.
From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on August 27 area musicians will lead playing and singing near the front door of the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main.
That's because it's Play Music on the Porch Day, celebrated across the world. According to https://playmusicontheporchday.com , in 2021 some 70+ countries and 1,000 cities took part.
You're invited to play, sing, or simply listen to the music on the library "front porch." Bring a lawn chair or blanket and make yourself comfortable.
Bethny Ricks, a speaker, author and leadership expert, will be the featured speaker at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30 in Yoder Recital Hall as Bluffton University welcomes the class of 2026 during its Opening Convocation.
Ricks will share “Mirror, Mirror,” which provides an unconventional perspective on life, self-acceptance and the persistent pursuit of happiness, especially when intentions collide with the unpredictable parts of life.
On Friday, August 19, Cory-Rawson Schools unveiled the Dominic M. Francis Weightroom in memory of the C-R coach and teacher, who was also a Bluffton police officer and fire fighter with the Southwestern Hancock Joint Fire District. Ceremonies preceded the Bluffton v. Cory-Rawson football season opener.
