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Relay for Life offers raffles, "rave" and more

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 21, 2011 - 4:51pm

Sharon Garmatter of the Bluffton Relay for Life reports on some last-minute activities planned this weekend.

"We are still wanting cake donations for the cake walk. Persons may contact Tracy Steele at 419-358-0155," said Garmatter.

"We are trying something totally different this year ," she added. "We are having a rave on Friday night after the fireworks, approximately 11 p.m. (it may be later if the fireworks are delayed).

"This will be aimed at the teens-early 20s. This is a totally legal rave revved up with music, sugar and caffeine," she said.

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BFR Sports & Fitness begins more summer programs for youth

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 21, 2011 - 4:29pm

Several youth programs are scheduled to begin at BFR in the next few weeks.

Beginning Tennis lessons, using the Quickstart method, and a
youth basketball camp are have deadlines this week.

A Red Cross Training Clinic for Youth Babysitters is scheduled for July 15 with pre-registration due by July 8.

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First National Bank's Energy tent a special Relay feature June 24

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 21, 2011 - 3:49pm

Visit www.relayforlife.org/bluffton for more details on Bluffton's Relay for Life held Friday and Saturday, June 24-25.

One way or another, we are all affected by cancer and raising awareness is crucial to finding a cure. In that spirit, the Bluffton community will host the 2011 American Cancer Society's "Relay For Life" on Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25. The event will be held at Bluffton University's Salzman Stadium with the theme, "Birthdays for a Cure."

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Photo exhibit highlights work of Will A. Triplett

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 9, 2011 - 7:08pm
Will Triplett

A photo exhibit hosted by Bluffton University will showcase the work of Will A. Triplett and reveal life in Bluffton as captured in photographs during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

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Amerifest 2011 activities include Relay for Life, Festival of Wheels, and more

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 9, 2011 - 2:01pm

Bluffton's Amerifest 2011 will be hosting a wide variety of events June 24-25. The schedule of events follows:

Relay for Life of Bluffton - Bluffton University

Friday, June 24

4:00 pm Silent Auction Opens

4:00 pm Celebration Station Opens
(INFLATABLES,GAMES,ETC. $5/wristband)

4:30 Concession Stand Open

5:00 OPENING CEREMONY
Flag Presentation Bluffton American Legion
Post #283
Vocalists: "Shirts and Pants" from Bluffton
High School

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Youth basketball camp coming to BFR later this month

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 7, 2011 - 4:47pm

BFR will offer a basketball skills camp for boys and girls entering grades 3-6. The camp will be held June 28-30; boys from 10 a.m. to noon and girls 1-3 p.m., according to Carole Enneking, BFR director.

The camp leader will be Adam Burris, BFR sports coordinator. Deadline to register is June 20. For more information, contact BFR Sports & Fitness by calling 419-358-4150 or visit the www.bfronline.com website.

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