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Pride and Prejudice this week's Jane Austen movie at the library

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 19, 2011 - 3:07pm

Pride and Prejudice is this week's Jane Austen film show at the Bluffton Public Library. The show is at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 22. The film showing is part of Bluffton University' Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) and the Friends of the Library.A discussion of the film will follow its showing.

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It's a Bach afternoon on Sunday

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 19, 2011 - 1:35pm

Bluffton University's annual Bach Festival held this weekend concludes the Bach Festival Concert on Sunday, March 20. The event is free and open to the public.

The Sunday concert will open at 2:30 p.m. in Yoder Recital Hall with the second annual Mosiman Young Artist Competition. Ten Bluffton students auditioned for the competition on Feb. 21.

The three finalists chosen to perform at the concert are James Brake, a junior from Ohio City, Ohio, on vibraphone; soprano Sarah Diller, a senior from Bluffton; and Kitanya Murray, a junior from Findlay, Ohio, on saxophone.

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Bluffton University
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Thought for the day

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 18, 2011 - 8:40pm
Thought for the day

Here's a little advice from the corner of Main and Cherry Streets, from the Bluffton Presbyterian Church.

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Historical sesquicentennial "ball' planned June 25 at The Centre

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 18, 2011 - 12:37pm

Bluffton's historical sesquicentennial ball will be held from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, June 25, at The Centre.

"Look through your wardrobe and find some period pieces or perhaps you can sew or rent a costume. Any era will do from the 186's through 2000.,"said Beverly Amstutz of the planning committee.

There will be an 1860 instrumental group, beautiful decorations, and dancing. Also refreshments and all for $10 per person.

"Ask your friends and relatives to attend this fabulous representation of an era from our past," she said.

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Slow down and smell the flowers

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 17, 2011 - 9:02pm
Slow down and smell the flowers

Isn't this one of the most refreshing photos of Bluffton after a long winter? Yellow crocuses begin their push through lawns all over town. Purple ones are certainly on their way soon.

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Mom to mom sale at Ebenezer on Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 17, 2011 - 6:24pm

Mothers of Pre-Schoolers, (MOPS), will hold a mom-to-mom sale for mothers and expecting mothers. The sale is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 19, at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Columbus Grove Road.

The event is a huge garage sale sponsored by the Ebenezer Mennonite MOPS. Admission is $2 and proceeds benefit the Bluffton Food Pantry.

MOPS are also accepting non-perisable food items during the event.Lunch is available during the event. Persons with questions should contact Jami at 419-236-2944 or Sarah at 419-230-7216.

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