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Schwyzerdutsch spoken Dec. 2 at Maple Crest

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2014 - 5:23pm

Bluffton/Pandora Swiss Community Historical Society is hosting a time to speak Swiss with each other on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. in the Family Room at Maple Crest in Bluffton.

Rich Bucher said, "Come and dust off your Swiss language skills and see what you remember of the Schwyzerdutsch!"

The only agenda is to speak Swiss. Refreshments will be supplied. If you have
any questions, phone Bucher at (419) 358-0505 or email him at [email protected]

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Ruth Naylor-Wendy Chappell-Dick perform together three times in December

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2014 - 5:19pm

Ruth Naylor and Wendy Chappell-Dick will perform three times together in Bluffton during December.

The performances combine Chappell-Dick's music and Naylor's poetry in text and song to create a dialogue that covers politics, doubt, and faith, all within the setting of the Christmas story.

Chappell-Dick recorded her album “Songs of Forests and Thorns” a few years ago, and Naylor recently published her anthology of "Christmas poems Straw and All."

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Swiss Community Historical Society Christmas open house Dec. 13

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2014 - 5:06pm

The Bluffton/Pandora Swiss Community Historical Society Christmas open house, “Christmas at the Homestead” will be Saturday, Dec. 13, from 1-6 p.m. at the Schumacher Homestead. 

The public is invited to tour the decorated 1843 house while snacking on homemade treats and listening to songs of the season. 

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Krysti's Music Studio students perform in several upcoming recitals

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2014 - 3:45pm

The music students of Krysti’s Music Studio will be showcasing their talents in several upcoming Christmas concerts.

"The students have been practicing and are eager to share their music! Instruments included throughout the recitals will be piano, voice, guitar, strings, and woodwinds.," said Schey.

Performers for Saturday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m. at Good Samaritan in Arlington are: Andrew Behrendt, Gracie Breidenbach, Owen Kohli, Eli Lehman, Jacob Lehman, Madison Newcomer, Bekah Rehm, Jonah Rehm, Micah Rehm, and Ian Rex.

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David Greene of NPR radio has Wednesday evening book signing at Jeanne's Kitchen

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2014 - 3:31pm

David Greene of National Public Radio will have a book signing and will speak about his journey into the heart of Russia from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Jeanne’s Kitchen, 112 Vine St., Bluffton.

Greene is host of NPR’s Morning Edition and former NPR foreign correspondent based in Moscow. He is also the son-in-law of Peter and Jeanne Previte.

Greene’s book “Midnight to Siberia,” was recently released and is on the New York Times best seller’s list. Copies of his book will be available for sale during the evening.

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There's April in Paris; but it's nothing like December in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 24, 2014 - 6:04pm

December in Bluffton is busy. Here's a listing of many of the month's events that are opent to the public, compliments of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

All month
• Bluffton Blaze of Lights: Ream holiday folk art display on Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn, 6 to 11 p.m.

• Gift of Giving light school extravaganza, East College Avenue, 6 to 11 p.m.
• For free map showing lights of Bluffton visit www.explorebluffton.com

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