"Zookeeper," rated PG will be featured at The Shannon Theatre from July 22 to 28. Shows are at 7 and 9:30 p.m. nightly with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30 and 4 p.m.

Premiering on July 29 is "The Smurfs" rated PG.

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The Bluffton Cattle Club and the Beaverdam Bunch 4-H Clubs are selling chicken barbecue tickets. The barbecue will be served at the Bluffton Middle School cafetorium from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, July 24.

Both eat-in or carry-out is available. Tickets are $7.50 each call 419-358-0195. The proceeds will help support the Junior Fair livestock auction.

Young girls invited to be princess for a day at BFR - A special day for girls ages 4 to 8 years is planned on Wednesday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to Carole Enneking, BFR director.

The Princess for a Day program will feature games, crafts and cheers in the morning, followed by a "formal" lunch. Girls will have their hair and nails done and then dress for a tea party in the afternoon.

Cost for the event is $40 ($25 BFR members). Advance registration is required by noonon Monday, July 25 by calling BFR Sports & Fitness 419-358-4150.

Katie Nelson and Scott Troyer's summer tour will include a Bluffton concert at 7 p.m., Saturday Aug. 6, in the third floor of the Bluffton town hall.

Donations are accepted at the door.

According to Wendy Chappell-Dick of the Bluffton Cultural Affairs Committee, "Katie Nelson and Scott Troyer claim the road as their home. Touring throughout the U.S. they play for audiences at a variety of venues like conferences, pubs, schools, churches, caf'es, prisons, theaters and homes."

Shannon Theatre features two shows from July 15-21.

Mr. Popper's Penguins (PG) shows are nightly at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 and 4 p.m.

Each evening at 9:30 p.m. is Bridesmaids (R).

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Anne Stratton will appraise area antiques from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, at the Bluffton Dari Freeze. Those attending are invited to bring two items per person for appraisals.

Bill Marchal said that everyone is invited to attend, even if you don't have an item to be appraised. "She is very entertaining," said Marchal.

Stratton does not appraise coins, weapons or collectibles. Her next visit to the Dari Freeze is from 5-7 p.m., Sept. 15.

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