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Bette’s Polka Band at the Senior Center on April 25

On Thursday, April 25, Bette’s Polka Band will be playing at the Bluffton Senior Center. The dance is free and open to the public.

Bette is known for her polkas and square dances as well as fox trots and waltzes. The dance is from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the doors opening at 4 p.m.

"Members of the Senior Center love to show new comers how to dance and everyone is welcome. The dance is sponsored by the Hilty Home of Pandora," Tonya Meyer told The News.

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ArtSpace/Lima spring show reception April 26

 

The ArtSpace/Lima Spring Show 2013 will open Friday, April 26, with a public reception for the artists and their friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Ellen Nelson Gallery.

Spring Show 2013 is the 58th annual exhibit of that name at ArtSpace/Lima. Entries are accepted from within a 100-mile radius of Lima in the following categories: painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, digital art and mixed media.

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UA state apprenticeship contest in Lima

The United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters and Service Technicians will hold its state apprenticeship contest in Lima on April 23, 24, and 25 at the office of UA Local 776 at 1300 Bowman Road behind the Allen County Fairgrounds.

The top apprentices from 15 different locals across Ohio will be competing for top   honors in plumbing, pipefitting, welding, sprinkler fitting and HVAC service. Representing Local 776 in this year’s competition are Matt Chiles-pipefitter, Nathan Chamberlain-welder and Dallas Hoffman-HVAC. 

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BHS musical this weekend: "Alice in Wonderland"

The Bluffton High School Music Department presents "Alice in Wonderland," this weekend in the middle school cafetorium. The performance is the Prince Street Players version.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 12-13, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14.

Tickets are now on sale at Bluffton Middle School during office hours. Tickets are:
• Reserved seating tickets $10
• Adult General Admission tickets $5
• Student General Admission tickets $3

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Two shows this week at Shannon Theatre

Playing Friday, April 12 through Thursday, April 18 are:

The Croods (PG), an animated comedy, will be showing every evening at 7 p.m. in additions to matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

For the late show, every evening at 9:30 p.m. will be:
Identity Theif (R), a comedy starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy.

.Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn flavor of the month for April is Raspberry Truffle.

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BHS announces 2013 homecoming and parents' night dates

Bluffton High School announced its 2013 homecoming game and parents' night, according to Alex Hanna, BHS athletic director.

Homecoming is Friday, Oct. 4, versus Allen East

Parents' night is Friday, Aug. 30, at approximately 6:55 p.m. with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. against Cory-Rawson.

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