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Santa Claus is coming to town - here's the Bluffton holiday calendar (so far)

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2014 - 12:02pm

The Ream Holiday Folk Art cutouts are now on the Bluffton Presbyterian lawn. That's your cue that Christmas is on the way. Bluffton has many holiday events on its calendar. Here's the latest list of holiday-related activities from the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Groups holding special holiday events may contact [email protected] to have your event added to this list.

Bluffton Holiday Calendar

November

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Schwyzerdütsch spoken here - Nov. 4

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2014 - 9:39pm

The Swiss Community Historical Society invites all Schwyzerdütsch speakers and those interested in the Swiss language to a Swiss speaking get-together on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 3 p.m. in the Family Room at Maple Crest Senior Living Community, Augsburger Road.

Refreshments will be provided.  Contact Richard Bucher with any questions (419-358-0505; [email protected]).  

Here’s a Jesse Steiner poem to warm up on:

Die Grosze Porch im Sommer
Jesse Steiner (1952?)

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Time for some music Saturday night in the town hall

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 24, 2014 - 10:01pm

Calico Skies, a  two-piece, guitar-and-violin duo based out of Findlay, will perform from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Bluffton town hall. The performance is part of the Bluffton Cultural Affairs Town Hall Concert Series, according to Wendy Chappell-Dick.

The duo plays Celtic, folk, rock, pop, and country music, including songs from artists such as Cat Stevens, Electric Light Orchestra, The Rolling Stones, and the Moody Blues.

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Children's author has book signing and reading at Book ReViews Nov. 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 24, 2014 - 4:18pm

Book Reviews will host a book signing and reading from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, for Candace L. Newland’s book "Pekoe," which was published in February. 

Newland’s book, written for children, focuses on an abandoned kitten and its journey to find a home. The story is pulled from the author’s personal experience with pets, acceptance, and disabilities. "Pekoe" is a “story of compassion and acceptance, challenge and courage,” according to Dr. Christina Walton, manager of Book ReView.

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BFR invites you to a "friendly" Halloween afternoon

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 23, 2014 - 6:22pm

Don't worry - it's a friendly Halloween party.

BFR Sports & Fitness will provide a free Halloween event from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday,
Oct. 26, at the center on Snider Road, Bluffton.

The party will include games, crafts, and snacks for families with young children. 

A costume judging contest is scheduled for 3 p.m., with divisions for:

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Gluten Free/Food Allergy group to meet Oct. 27

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on October 23, 2014 - 5:26pm

Gluten Free & Food Allergy Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at the Bluffton Public Library. The guest speaker is Jordan Mattice from JK Juices. Jordan and her business partners make and sell the fresh juices at the Bluffton Farmers Market.

Jordan will be talking about the different types of juicers, hintsand tips
for picking the best fruits and veggies for juicing, and how JK started
their business.

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