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To celebrate Teen Tech Week, Bluffton Public Library will host a free book discussion for teens in grades 6-12. Copies of the book Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld are available at the library and any teen wishing to participate will be allowed to keep the book if they attend the discussion at the library on March 12 at 10 a.m.

Brunch will be provided at the discussion and all participants are encouraged to stay and enjoy the following Steampunk Awareness Day activities.

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Jane Austen fans are invited to participate in a weekly series of movies at the Bluffton Public Library in March and early April. Each movie is shows at 1:30 p.m.

The movie schedule follows:
March 1 - Sense and Sensibility
March 8 - Northanger Abbey
March 15 - Mansfield Park
March 22 - Pride and Prejudice
March 29 - Emma
April 5 - Persuasion

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March is a busy month at the Bluffton Public Library. Teen Tech Week is observed March 6-12, Women's History Month is observed the entire month. Several special programs are held.

To view the library's March calendar click here.

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Bluffton Senior Center's will hold a craft supply sale, Friday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to Tonya Meyer, director.

The sale includes sewing notions, candle supplies, yarn, wood, material, doll making, buttons, beads, ribbon and much more. The Center is located at 132 N. Main St., Bluffton, phone 419-358-8971.

She said that the Senior Center has carried American Girl doll clothes and now also have Bitty Baby doll clothes and Barbie doll cloths as well as doll clothes of all sizes.

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Elaine Brubaker will lead a Fair Trade Town Tour through Bluffton Wednesday evening. The walking tour begins at 6:30 p.m. at Common Grounds.

The tour will include visits to The Food Store and Ten Thousand Villages. A Bluffton University class will be part of those in the tour and the event is open to the public.

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The Inn at Ohio Northern University hosts two special events on Thursday, Feb. 24.

From 3:30 to 5 p.m. The Inn offers Thursday Tea. This week's tea features Relaxation Blend tea paired with pound cake and peach preserves. In addition, is a selection of chef's tea sandwiches, scones, pastries, tarts and petite fours. Champagne is also available.

The weekly Thursday Tea at the Inn features a specific tea and dessert, and includes a variety and teas and pastries. Reservations are not required except for parties of five or more.

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