Refreshing spring decor from Bolivia is featured this month at Ten Thousand Villages, 115 S. Main St., Bluffton, according to Aphaphanh Nussbaum, manager.

Crafting theses recycled glasses and carafe provides work for many of the poorest people around Cochabama. At Crsil Srl., a family-owned business, a master glassblower leads a team of craftspeople producing the glassware.

Krysti's Music Studio, Bluffton, is accepting students for several classes this spring, according to Krysti Schey, studio owner.

Classes are available in:

o Piano
o Guitar
o Voice
o Violin
oTheory and composition

For more information contact Krysti at 419-233-5255. The studio is an Icon advertiser.

Town and Country Flowers, 121 S. Main St., Bluffton, celebrates its 30th year in business with a spring open house in each of its five locations, including Bluffton.

Hour are:
o Thursday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
o Friday, March 16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
o Saturday, March 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

An open house special includes 20 colored roses in a vase for $30 (cash and carry - no coupons).

Provided by Steiner & Granger
Insurance and Financial Services
For more information: [email protected]

Historically low mortgage interest rates have prompted many homeowners to think seriously about refinancing, but there's a lot you need to consider before filling out a loan application.

Start by determining why you want to refinance. Is it primarily to reduce your monthly payments?

Injuries and accidents, hospitalization, serious illness, life-changing emergenies...are you prepared to handle life's unexpected obstacles?

Beyond Budgeting (www.gobeyondbudgeting.com) will host a workshop "Leaving a Love Legacy," from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, in Room 9-10 at Shawnee Alliance Church, Lima, according to Beth Boehr, of Beyond Budgeting, 119 Vine St., Bluffton.

missElaineous QVC Corner, 147 N. Main St., Bluffton has a new shipment of merchandise.

Here's the new list (while supplies last):

o Keep beauty products neat, tidy and easy to see with a Tabletop Spinning Cosmetic Organizer.
oStay put Wrapminas - beautiful stay-put scar fs that look great for any occasion
oKITCHEN HELPERS:
o Prep N Pop Vegetable Helpers in a choice of colors
o Spice Racks to keep cabinets organized
o watchMe watches

The shop's phone number is 419-358-0001.

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