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Hey! Check out the free stuff this week at BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 1, 2010 - 4:24pm

The fourth week of free wellness programs is underway at BFR Sports and Fitness. Free fitness classes and walking days are offered during the week plus demonstrations about exercise and healthy eating. Free use of the BFR indoor track is available on Friday, Feb. 5, Sunday, Feb. 7, Tuesday, Feb. 9, and Friday, Feb. 13. The track is open during all regular building hours (Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 9p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m.).

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Give a $1 and help celebrate library lover's month

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 1, 2010 - 3:39pm

By making a $1 donation, Bluffton Public Library patrons will receive a paper heart to display at the library during the month of February. All donations benefit the library's 2010 "Buck$ for Book$" campaign, which will be used to purchase new reading materials for patrons.

In addition, patrons may enter the "Library Lovers' Date Night Drawing" during the month of February. One patron will win four movie passes to the Shannon Theatre as well as a bag of Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn.

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Red Cross blood drive Feb. 4 at First Mennonite

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 31, 2010 - 8:54am

First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, will host a Red Cross blood drive this week at the church. The drive is from noon to 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4. For more details on how to donate check here.

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Barbara Plaugher tells about Haiti trip Feb. 8; flu clinic Feb. 2 at Sr. Center

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 30, 2010 - 6:01pm

Barbara Plaugher will speak to the Bluffton Senior Citizens about her recent trip to Haiti and the earthquake she and her group experienced, according to Tonya Meyer, director.

Her talk will be at noon, Monday, Feb. 8, during the Center's monthly potluck. Hostesses for the meal are Ruth Bartels and friends. Basil Meyer is the master of ceremonies.

Two members who become 90 will be presented with a life membership at the potluck. They are Leland Lehman and Harley Childs.

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Greg's Pharmacy offers free osteoporosis and blood pressure checks Feb. 13

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 30, 2010 - 5:44pm

An osteoporosis screening and blood pressure checks is planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13, at Greg's Pharmacy, Bluffton.

The free service is provided by Ohio Northern Univeristy's National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) student chapter.

"Bone density scans provided by pharmacy interns will help determine if you are at risk for osteoporosis," said Greg Conkling, of the Bluffton pharmacy.

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Let's dance on Feb. 27

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 29, 2010 - 1:05pm

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) and Findlay NOW Magazine will co-host Findlay's second annual Day of Dance on Saturday, Feb, 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The University of Findlay Koehler Center.

The event will combine the fun of different styles of dance, such as ballroom, line dancing, Bollywood, and Zumba, with health screenings and education on heart disease and other women's health issues. Other features will include free product samples, shopping and a fashion show.

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