Summer open houses at Schumacher Homestead began last Saturday.
“Are you a ghost?” a little girl once asked Schumacher Homestead volunteer Susie Gratz, who was dressed in the somber black cap, long full dress, and apron worn by women in the Bluffton-Pandora area Swiss Settlement in the mid 1800s.
Gratz assured the youngster that she was real and alive, and could show her how families in the area lived more than 150 years ago.
Summer Park play dates will be held on the first and third Mondays of June, July and August at the Jenera Community Park Playground at 9:30 am.
According to planners of the events, persons may come when you can and stay as long as you are able. Bring your kids and grandkids of all ages and enjoy time to play outside and enjoy the summer weather.
The kids can play with others, run around and burn off some energy while the moms, grandmas, and caregivers visit.
The Bluffton Shuffleboard Club announces its summer tournament schedule.
In addition, it invites persons interested in learning to play the game to attend any of the club sessions. These are Mondays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 4 p.m.
Already held was a Bluffton state tournament on May 23-24 and the Mildred and Clarence Brunn doubles event on June 3.
Future tournaments follow:
• June 17-18 – Bluffton state tournament, any doubles 16 frames/75
The village of Mt. Victory, hosts a wine and chocolate walk from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 14.
Mt. Victory merchants will offer treats while its shops are open for the walk.
Three of local wineries will be on site pouring and selling bottles of wine (Bokes Creek Winery, Rose Acres, and Bear Vine Winery).
New this year, visitors may purchase a VIP ticket (only 30 available) and get a one hour open air (weather permitting) paint and sip experience with Artist Marilyn Reed.
FROM ADA ICON - The 11th annual Ada War Memorial truck pulls is set for 7 p.m., Friday, June 7, at the Ada park. Gates open at 3 p.m. and registration starts at 5 p.m. A rain date is 6 p.m., Saturday, June 8.
The Hancock Historical Museum will host a Victorian Tea on the front porch of the historic Hull-Flater House on Saturday, June 22, from 11a.m. t 1 p.m.
The event is for children ages 6-12 with an accompanying adult. The tea will highlight the time period of American Girl, Samantha. Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite doll and come dressed for the occasion. Participants will enjoy tea and treats served by the Victorian Ladies, while learning about proper etiquette for a Victorian tea party. And, 19th century lawn games and crafts will follow the tea.
