Income tax forms, bills and other financial documents can build up quickly. How can one know what to keep and what to throw away?

Bluffton Public Library will host a financial paperwork seminar presented by Julie Bankert, of J. Bankert Bookkeeping, on Thursday, Feb. 24, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The seminar will share tips and tricks to help individuals organize their financial paperwork.

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.

If you are in the mood for a great murder mystery, and would like to take in a great meal at the same time check out the March 26 event at The Centre, according to Brenda Gaines.

"Our murder mystery dinners have always been a great crowd please," said Gaines. "This is the 11th year the Centre has hosted a murder mystery dinner."

A drama titled "The Anniversary, 'Til Death Do Us Part already," will hit the Centre stage. Early-bird tickets purchased before March 12 are $35 each, two for $65 or a table for eight $240 ($30 each), plus tax.

Join Bluffton Public Library staff for a lively discussion of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 9. Advance registration is requested due to space limitations.

Bluffton Public Library's first Library Lovers "Cook for Books" Chili Cook-Off will take place on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jim Boedicker of Ada will provide live entertainment from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Three local "celebrities" - Matt Jordan, Fred Steiner and Phil Zimmerly - will judge samples to determine which cook will receive bragging rights for having the best chili. Guests will also vote for their favorite chili to determine the winner of the people's choice award.

A Harlan's chicken barbecue is planned Friday, Feb. 25, at The Centre at Bluffton. Serving is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Carry out is available or free admission to the garage sale if picked up inside. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased from any S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club member, in the Common Grounds, or you may call Steiners at 419-358-4086 or Bollenbachers at 419-358-7365. Deadline for ordering tickets Monday, Feb. 21.

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