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A Main Street Bluffton Heritage Center may become a reality, thanks to a group of historical-minded persons working on the project.

The Bluffton Heritage Center Project is the topic of the 7:30 a.m., Friday, April 8, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast held in the third floor of the town hall. The breakfast is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are required by Wednesday, April 6, to [email protected].

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The Icon branches out, no pun intended - from vanity plates to bumper stickers of interest. We spotted this one behind The Food Store.

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A local dog and cat rescue group, A Lotta Love Pet Rescue, is in the midst of its annual fund drive.

"All contributions are tax deductible in full," said David Baumgartner of Bluffton, who is member of the organization. A Lotta Love Pet rescue is a 501 (c) 3 tax exempt organization."

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Here's one you don't see in Ohio everyday. It's a Minnesota plate. The Icon spotted this in the Kirtland lot.

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A children's clothing swap will take place at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton, from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 25, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 26.

All clothes will be $5 for a bag during the sale.

Where do the clothes go that are left?
All clothing that is left will be donated.

Where does the money go?
All money will go to the Iraqi Student Project.

Promoters of the event ask that persons only donate clothing that is in good or excellent condition.

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TICKETS ARE NOW ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ON FRIDAY - BUY THEM EARLY AS THERE IS A LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE.

All the music you can eat - it's the annual Bluffton Music Boosters chicken barbecue coming to a middle school near you.

Friday, March 25, is the annual Bluffton Music Boosters chicken barbecue at the Bluffton Middle School. Tickets are $7 each.

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