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Tree Commission honors Bluffton mayor on Saturday with tree planting

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 27, 2011 - 5:03pm

Retiring Bluffton Mayor Fred Rodabaugh is being honored this Arbor Day by the Bluffton Tree Commission.

The Bluffton Tree Commission will hold an Arbor Day tree planting at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 30, in the rear of the town hall property.

The commission will plant a flowering cherry tree, selected for the occasion by the mayor. The program is open to the public.

Recognizing an individual with a special tree is one of the ways the Bluffton Tree Commission has commemorated Arbor Day in recent years.

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Zombie month celebrated at public library

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 27, 2011 - 9:58am

Teens hungry for fun - or just brains - are invited to participate in two zombie programs at Bluffton Public Library this May. First on Thursday, May 12 at 4 p.m., teens are encouraged to come dressed as the undead to discuss the book Zombies vs. Unicorns and play a bone-crunching round of Zombie Feud.

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Bette's Polka Band at the Senior Center April 28

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 25, 2011 - 12:43pm

Bette's Polka Band will perform at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center Thursday, April 28.

The dance is open to the public and will include snacks and a drawing. Bette is known for her polkas and square dances as well as fox trots and waltzes.

"The dance is from 6 to 9 p.m. with the doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Members of the Senior Center love to show newcomers how to dance and everyone is welcome. Tickets are $4 per person and are available at the door," said Tonya Meyer, director of the Center.

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Do you have a question about your vehicle, but are afraid to ask for an answer? If so, help is on the way

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 25, 2011 - 5:32am

Do you have a question about your vehicle, but are afraid to ask for an answer? Doty's Auto Repair, 180 E. Jefferson St., Bluffton, will answer all your questions during a free "quick car course," at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 30, at the Doty's business.

The event is open to the public and will enable persons attending to ask all the questions they want. The event is open to persons of all ages.

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Early deadline registration for arts and crafts show is May 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 24, 2011 - 8:48pm

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce reminds area crafters that the early-bird deadline for registering for a booth in this year's Bluffton Arts and Crafts Show is May 1.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Bluffton arts and crafts show. Crafters who register for a booth by May 1 pay only $40. After that date, the registration fee is $50.

According to Jerry Burkholder, director of the show, over 40 crafters have already registered.

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Jonathan Reuel and The Brilliant to play Tu Pueblo

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 24, 2011 - 11:03am

Indie rock trio Jonathan Reuel and the Brilliant will play the back room of Tu Pueblo Mexican Restaurant, 142 N Main St, Bluffton, at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 30. There is a $5 cover charge.

Their sound is inspired by the energy of garage rock and the imagery ofpoet-songwriters like Paul Simon and

Bob Reuel has toured widely in the U.S. and Canada, opening for acts like Over the Rhine, the Psalters and
Trent Wagler and the Steel Wheels.

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