Bluffton Cub Scout Pack 256 and Boy Scout Troop 256 invites current and former Cub an Boy Scouts and leaders to attend a centennial celebration of the Boy Scouts of America on Sunday, Sept 5, at First Mennonite Church.
"This will be a centennial celebration, scout reunion, an opportunity to view an expansive display of 'Scout Stuff' from Bluffton scouts over the decades, the Troop's Court of Honor and the Cub Pack's recognition of summer activities," said Dr. Darrell Groman about the event.
If you love garage sales, you'd better fill up the tank. There are more garage sales in the Bluffton school district on Thursday, Friday and Saturday than there are lights on the Ream holiday folk art display.
Okay, that's a figure of speech. There are dozens of garage sales in and around Bluffton this weekend. Thanks to the Friends of the Bluffton Library and several residents along the Lincoln Highway the gigantic garage sale weekend came into being.
Bluffton Public Library will host a discussion of Beppe Severgnini's book "Ciao America" at Common Grounds Coffeehouse & Caf'e at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25.
Severgnini is an Italian journalist who has written a story about moving from Italy to live in the United States for one year. "Ciao America" is his humorous take on the American lifestyle.
Trent Wagler and The Steel Wheels will perform at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 3, in the Bluffton Town Hall Concert Series.The concert opens with Bluffton's own Matt Keeler performing.
The performance is on the third floor of the town hall.The band performs American Roots and Bluegrass. The group is from Shenandoah Valley and are on tour after performing at the Riverfolk Festival near Ann Arbor, Mich.
Trent Wagler and The Steel Wheels will perform at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 3, in the Bluffton Town Hall Concert Series. The performance is on the third floor of the town hall.The band performs American Roots and Bluegrass. The group is from Shenandoah Valley and are on tour after performing at the Riverfolk Festival near Ann Arbor, Mich.
BFR announces plans for two summer event this week.
Goals Galore Aug. 15
Youth and adult teams are welcome to participate in the annual Goals Galore tournament to be held at BFR on Sunday, Aug. 15 beginning at1 p.m.
Matches are played on small-sized fields with only three field players. Youth divisions for U10, U12, U15 will be offered as well as adult divisions. Cost is $60 per team. Proceeds from the tournament will support BFR operations. Contact BFR directly or visit the website for registration materials.
