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St. Mary's Catholic Church hosts children's clothing swap March 25-26

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.

Persons are invited to drop off clothes at the church, 160 N. Spring St., on Wednesday, March 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. or on Thursday, March 24, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. If those times don't fit, persons may call Becky at 419-326-1340 to set up a time.

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Circulation and health disease topic of March 21 Bluffton seminar

Dr. Terry Chappell, M.D., announces the 2011 free seminar schedule for Celebration of Health, 122 Thurman St., Bluffton.

The next seminar topic covers the topic "circulation and heart disease." The seminar is at 5:30 p.m., Monday, March 21, in the Bluffton office.

Persons wanting more information or to reserve a spot in the seminar should contact Celebration of Health's Bluffton office at 419-358-4627; calling from out-of-town call 800-788-4627.A similar seminar is planned at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, March 17, in the Toledo office, 3153 Sylvania Ave.

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Scouting for food on Saturday

Boy Scout Troop 256 from Bluffton is participating in the national BSA event - Scouting for Food. Scouts delivered yellow plastic grocery bags to all houses in Bluffton and Beaverdam this past weekend.

Scouts will pick up the food on Saturday, March 12, starting at noon. All non-perishable food collected will be delivered to the Bluffton Food Pantry.

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BHS band prepares for contest

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The Bluffton High School concert band had a tune-up concert on March 9 for Bluffton senior citizens. The band prepares for its annual winter contest at Shawnee High School. To view a video of the performance click here.

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Letter Looking forward to Bluffton's 150th celebration this summer

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Thanks for the timely coverage you provide. The Sesquicentennial is coming soon. I have made some contacts with distant cousins who are planning on coming to Bluffton for the celebration.

Some are coming from Arizona, California, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Virginia, Massachusetts and Michigan. People are beginning to ask about a schedule of events.

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March calendar of events for Hilty Home avilable on The Icon

Hilty Memorial Home, 304 Hilty Dr., Pandora, recently released its March calendar of events.

To view the calendar click here.

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