QuickBooks and other bookkeeping software will be the subject of a free seminar hosted by Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs. The seminar is at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 4, in Centennial Hall Room 113, at Bluffton University, according to John Bauer, BCE director.
The first-ever Friday morning "Coffee with the Chamber" attracted over a dozen members to Common Grounds on Feb. 26. The open agenda enabled members to talk about concerns and suggestions for the community. The next coffee session is Friday, March 5. Coffee is provided by The Icon. (Phil Zimmerly photo)
Two community meals are planned in March by the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association. Both meals are open to the public and are held at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St. The meals begin at 6 p.m. Donates support the Bluffton Community Assistance Program's food pantry.
Thursday, March 4 - catered by Emmanuel United Church of Christ
Thursday, March 18 - catered by Ebenezer Mennonite Church
It's not too late to join the early March book discussion at Common Grounds. Read "Teach with Your Heart," by Erin Gruwell and join community members for a friendly, informal discussion at Common Grounds in Bluffton at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 3. Advance registration is requested.
Spring and summer baseball and softball sign-ups for Bluffton Diamond Sports are just around the corner.
Registration forms may be picked up at the elementary school or middle school offices. Forms are also available at the three dates where they are to be turned in. The forms are for boys ages 7 to 14 and girls ages 8 to 14.
Bluffton senior citizens will view photographs of the association's trip to Ireland last summer during its March dinner meeting.
The meeting is at noon, Monday, March 8, at the Senior Citizen Center, 132 N. Main St. Three members of the association will be recognized for their 90th birthdays. They are Methel Benroth, Dorothy Williams and Harold Balmer. The program's master of ceremonies is Barbara Shinabery; hostesses, Dortha Radabaugh and friends.
March activities
Wednesday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to noon, the monthly blood pressure clinic.
