Events

The third week of Keeping Active’s free fitness and nutritional programs is underway at BFR Sports & Fitness.  The week will include free walking days, plus free exercise classes and demonstrations.  These include the following:  

The Rethink Your Drink program will be on going from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday
and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday.

The Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive in Mt. Cory at the Mt. Cory Masonic Temple, 16000 St. Route 235 on Jan. 30, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

How to Donate Blood
Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. Individuals should bring their Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when they come to donate.

'Le Miserables' is coming to the Shannon Theatre from Jan. 25 - 31.  The movie is rated PG-13.

'Le Mis', set in 19th-century France, is the story of Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole.  He agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever. (IMDb)

The movie stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway.

Please note: due to the 2 hour and 45 minute length of the film, showtimes are limited to the following: 

The second week of BFR’s free “Keeping Active” promotion continues from Jan. 26 through Feb. 3.  

Free classes, demonstrations and recreational opportunities for children and adults are offered throughout the six-week wellness campaign.  

Most activities take place at the BFR Sports & Fitness facility located at 215 Snider Road.  A full schedule of activities can be found online at www.bfronline.com.

Free indoor track use:

The Cotton Patch Gospel, a one-man musical by Phillip Kaufmann, will be presented at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 20, at First Mennonite Church. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day event is sponsored by the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association.

According to Pete Suter at the Shannon Theatre, there are three great movies playing Jan 18th - Jan 24th.  They are: 

7 p.m. show, everyday:

  • Guilt Trip is rated PG-13 and stars Barbra Streisand and Seth Rogan.

9:30 show, everyday:

  • Jack Reacher is rated PG-13 and stars Tom Cruise.

Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. (all seats $6.00):

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