Events

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Children ages 2-6 years will combine sport activities and swim lessons

through the Gym and Swim program at BFR, according to Carole Enneking, BFR director.

The program will meet on Mondays, July 9, 16, 30, Aug. 6, and 13 from 4:30-5:50 p.m.

The program meets at BFR for parent-child skill activities, then move to the Bluffton Community Pool for a swim lesson.

A parent/adult is required to work with each child both in the gym and swimmming pool. Instructor of the program is Kelly Honse, BFR swim staff.

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Fireworks from a previous Freedom Fest'

The Bluffton Lions Foundation invites the public to attend the eighth annual Freedom Fest on Saturday, June 30, at the Bluffton University football stadium.

The event kicks off at 5 p.m. with games and inflatables for the kids and hotdogs, popcorn and homemade ice cream for the whole family.

Scheduled entertainment includes Dancers' Elite at 5 p.m. and 5 Miles High beginning at 6 p.m. Live duck races will run throughout the evening and the event culminates with a fireworks show at dusk.

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"Area runners and those interested in picking up the sport are encouraged
to join either the Walk to Run or Improve Your Run program at BFR," according to Carole Enneking, BFR director.

Meeting twice weekly for eight weeks, the running groups will work on
endurance and form. The Walk to Run program is designed for those
individuals who are already walking but have not ever attempted a 5K race.

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Peter Suter of Shannon Theatre announced that "Brave" (PG) will be shown at the theatre from June 29 - July 5.

Show times follow:

2D - Each evening at 7 PM with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30.

3D - Each evening at 9:30 PM with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4 PM.

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Eighteen hours of all types of events make up this year's Bluffton Relay for Life. The Friday and Saturday Relay will take place in Salzman Stadium at Bluffton University.

Here is the entertainment schedule:

Entertainment Schedule
Friday - June 22
4:30 - 11:30 pm Concession Stand Open (Grand Stand)
5:00 pm Start of Silent Auction (Grand Stand)
6:00 pm Presentation of Color Guard
National Anthem - Aaron Blevins

Opening Remarks/Sponsor Recognition
6:15 pm Survivor / Caregiver Lap

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"The Bernese Four" from Berne, Ind., will perform during this year's Bluffton Swiss Day program on Sunday, June 24.

A potluck, at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Grove Road, at 12:30-3 p.m., features a musical program by Wilmer Sprunger and friends of Berne Ind., with an opening by the Bluffton-Pandora Swiss Chorus.

Bring a dish, already hot or cold and ready to serve, and your own table service (plates and silverware). Drinks will be provided.

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