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On Thursday, April 14, The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will host a formal Tea with the Lincolns, featuring President Abraham and Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln as portrayed by Roger and Judy Jenot of Carey. The tea begins at 5:45 p.m. and will be held in the library's Richland Room.

President Lincoln and his first lady will speak about their experiences from the 1800s. The Jenots bring a wealth of experience to these roles: they have traveled to many places associated with the Lincoln family and the Civil War era.

Looks like typical March weather. Not too cold; not to warm. Here's the recent seven-day weather summary from Guy Verhoff, Pandora.

Girls in grades 4, 5 or 6 are encouraged to participate in the Spring Skills League at BFR. The five-week program will combine skill

development with intramural league play. Players will participate in anassessment day on Saturday, April 9, with weekly practices beginning the week of April 11. Matches will be held on Saturday, April 16, 30, May 7, 14 and 21. Cost is $50 ($30 BFR members).

Registration materials are available at BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton or online www.bfronline.com.

Beyond Budgeting, Bluffton, will host an informative workshop "Leaving A Love Legacy," from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m., Monday, April 4, at the Bluffton Public Library Richland Room, according to Beth A. Boehr.

The workshop was originally scheduled for Feb. 28 but was rescheduled due to the flooding on that day.

"During the interactive workshop I will share what documents are needed and practical organizational tips so that everything can be easily located in case of an emergency," said Boehr.

Adults, along with college and high school students, who are interested in exploring the medium of ceramics may do so in "Summer Mud," a class being offered in June at Bluffton University.

Gregg Luginbuhl, professor and chair of art at Bluffton, will teach the class, which will meet from 6:30-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday for three weeks beginning Monday, June 6. The class will meet in the Sauder Visual Arts Center's ceramics studio, where students will also be able to work during daytime and weekend hours.

A discussion of Wallace Stegner's book "Angle of Repose" will take place in the family room of Maple Crest Senior Living Village on Monday, March 28, at 2:30 p.m. Maple Crest Senior Living Village is located at 700 Maple Crest Ct., Bluffton.

Copies of the book are available at Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., Bluffton.

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