Two Monday evening holiday concerts and one Monday afternoon concert are planned in December by Bluffton school musical groups. The evening concerts are held in the middle school cafetorium. The elementary afternoon concert is held in the new BHS gym.
The concert schedule follows:
Monday, Dec. 7:
6 p.m. - Middle school choir
7:30 p.m. - Middle school band/strings
Common Grounds coffee shop will hold a music marathon on Saturday, Dec. 12.
Getting Grounded: A live music marathon with several area musicians will take place from noon to 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12. The marathon will raise support and awareness for Drugs Bring Death.
Santa Claus will greet youth on Saturday, Dec. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Columbus Crew Soccer Camp to be held at BFR Sports and Fitness Center, according to Carole Enneking, director. BFR's annual Columbus Crew camp has been moved to December this year.
Youth ages 6 years to 15 years are welcome to register for the half-day day camp held at BFR. Jeremy Parkins, Bluffton High School graduate and past Crew player, will direct the camp. To register, log onto the Crew's website
TheCrewYouth.com; cost is $50 per player.
Interested in learning about making holiday candy? Maple Crest Senior Living Village, Bluffton, is offering a candy-making class at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2.
"Come and learn how to make Christmas bark, turtles, buckeyes and more," said Julie Stratton. "There is limited space so don't delay in signing up. There is no cost and you can take your candies home with you. Get your best friend to come with you and have a sweet time."
To reserve your spot call Stratton at 419-369-4715.
Concentus will perform a benefit Christmas concert on Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Yoder Recital Hall.
This choir, formed in the fall of 2003, will perform John Rutter's "Gloria" and numerous Christmas carols. Joining Concentus this year will be a brass and percussion ensemble, performing with the choir on the Rutter piece. A free-will offering will be taken. Half of the offering will go to support the recent earthquake and flood victims in southern Asia. The other half will cover the program expenses.
Bluffton High School's guidance department will hold a financial aid meeting for parents of juniors and seniors who are planning to continue their education beyond high school.
The meeting is at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9, in the BHS cafeteria. Mary Cannon, director of financial aid at Bluffton University, is the presenter. She will discuss financial aid and the filing of the FAFSA form.
Persons with questions may contact the BHS guidance department at 419-358-7941.
