The Bluffton Senior Citizens' Center is hosting an American Girl "May Day Tea" on Saturday, May 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St.
Anyone interested, young and old alike, are invited to bring a doll and participate in an afternoon of crafts, games and tea. Every participant is guaranteed a prize from the many drawings.
The grand prize is outfits for your doll made by Mary Ann Jordan. Plan to attend with your mom, grandma, aunts or friends. Bring your doll and your favorite teacup.
Beyond Budgeting will sponsor the first-ever "trash into cash" sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 17, at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, according to Beth W. Boehr, wealth coach of Beyond Budgeting.
Admission is $1 or the donation of a non-perishable food item to benefit the Bluffton Community Assistance Program.
"The event is similar to a community-wide garage sale, but offers the convenience of being held at one location without the worries of inclement weather, said Boehr.
Several local piano students from Krysti's Music Studio will perform in a duet recital Sunday, April 11, at 2:30 p.m., at Rockport United Methodist Church, 5505 Rockport Road.
The students have been working on their pieces individually, with their teacher, and with their duet partner.
"Students are excited for the opportunity to play with their peers, and even have a few surprises in store for the audience," said Krysti Schey.
Bluffton Public Library is celebrating National Library Week - Monday, April 12, to Saturday, April 17 - by hosting special events all week long.
The Friends of the Library book sale will take place the entire week during regular library hours. All items will be available for a donation and those donations will directly benefit the library and community. A canned food drive will be held Monday, April 12, to Saturday, April 17. Patrons donating canned goods will receive one fine forgiveness coupon per person. The canned goods will benefit local food banks.
The Bluffton Friends of the Library will hold a used book sale April 10 through 17 during normal library hours. In and around the Apple Shed in the library poatrons will find mysteries, children's books, self-help books, craft books, biographies, and other fiction and non-fiction books. There will also be DVDs, VCR tapes, books on tape, magazines, and journals.
Also on sale will be a section of large print books. All materials will be for sale for a donation only.
A course covering infant and child CPR techniques will take place at Bluffton Public Library on Thursday, April 15, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Representatives of the Allen County Chapter of the American Cross will be teaching the course. The cost is $35 per participant and the course is open to people ages 10 years old and above.
Space is limited and registration is required by Monday, April 5. For more information, visit the library or call 419-358-5016.
