The S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club (Sharing Hopes And Nourishing Needs Of Neighbors) has several activities planned during Bluffton's sesquicentennial week, according to Duane Bollenbacher of the club.
July 1: Street Fair/Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will be held on Church Street between Main and Jackson. Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids' activities will be provided, including free face-painting. For information about obtaining a space for the Flea Market, contact Deb Bollenbacher at 419-358-7365.
"Cars 2," (G) will premier at The Shannon Theatre June 24 to July 3. Four shows daily feature 2D shows at 1:30 and 7 p.m.; with 3D shows at 4 and 9:30 p.m. Admission for 3D shows is $6 per person. Click here for a Cards 2 movie trailer.
"Pirate of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (PG13) continues at The Shannon from June 17 to June 23.
With the summer season in full swing, it is not too soon to begin school preparation for children. In the past the Allen County Health Department has offered weekly walk-in clinics for immunizations.
Immunizations are now given by appointment only. The Nursing Division of the Allen County Health Department remind parents and guardians of children who need immunizations for the upcoming school year to schedule their child an appointment early this summer season.
Note: Bluffton's Relay for Life is Friday and Saturday, June 24-25 at the Bluffton University football field.
Two American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Bluffton teams are passionate about the fight to end cancer.
Team One - DTR has participated in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Bluffton since 2002 and has resulted in over $50,000 in contributions from our associates to the American Cancer Society for cancer research.
Bluffton Hospital invites the community to a preview of the new Bluffton Hospital Emergency Department and Surgery Department on Sunday, June 19 from 2 to 4 p.m.
The preview will include tours of the new surgery suites and emergency treatment rooms. Bluffton Hospital nurses, staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions. Refreshments will be served.