Spain was the theme of the 5th annual International Party held recently at Maple Crest, Bluffton. It featured Sally Reeder speaking about the “adventures and mis-adventures” of her family’s life in Spain during the summer of 1970.
At that time, Reeder was working on a master’s degree in Spanish with classes taught by Spanish professors in the city of Madrid while her husband, Dick, played “Mr. Mom” to their four children (ranging in age from 7-16).
A fund-raiser to support the coast-to-coast baseball opportunity for Zak Kulhman and Christopher McClain is planned with registration starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Beaverdam village park.
The event is a cruise-in acceping all makes and models of vehicles. There is a $10 entry for vehicle owners.
Other events taking place food and drinks available and a 50-50 drawing. Awards will be presented for a people's choice, best truck, best car, best motorcycle.
The Bluffton Schools will hold a district-wide open house on Monday evening, Sept. 30. The elementary school will be open from 6 – 7 p.m., the middle school from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., and the high school from 7 – 8 p.m.
Several community organizations will have booths set-up in the elementary gymnasium and information will be available on ways to provide support to the school and community.