And this scene changes daily. Here's a look at where the Spring Street bridge will eventually cross the Riley (photo taken Monday evening). The trusses have arrived and this scene will change again soon. The bridge work is ahead of schedule with a projected completion date of Nov. 1.

Injuries and accidents, hospitalization, serious illness, life-changing emergencies... are you prepared to handle life's unexpected obstacles?

Beyond Budgeting will host an informative seminar, Leaving a Love Legacy, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the Patio Room at Maple Crest, Bluffton.

Get your horns, drums, flags and batons out and start practicing. Former Bluffton High School marching band members are invited to join the 2010-2011 Bluffton High School marching band for the pre-game show on Friday, Sept. 3.

This includes horns, woodwinds, percussion, flags and majorettes. Those who are able are welcome to march down from the high school to the field with the band prior to the game.

Bowling leagues are forming now at Southgate Lanes, Bluffton, for the 2010-11 season, according to Derek Dukes. Openings are available for men's leagues, women's leagues and teams. Contact the bowling alley for availability. Dukes said that leagues start soon.

Opening bowling's first week is Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-12. Call or stop in Southgate for lane availability.

Southgate, which enters its 51st year in business, offers complete bowling alley rentals, birthday party packages and a restaurant-bar.

Bluffton's Barberettes, a women's chorus started in 2005 by Jayne McGarrity and Janette Reineke, will begin fall rehearsals Sunday, Sept. 26.

The group is planning a sesquicentennial program of "Popular Songs from the Last 15 Decades." The program will be offered to nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the winter/spring season.

The group will also perform at other functions, including "The Early Settlers Reunion Pot Luck Lunch" a sesquicentennial celebration at the Ebenezer Church June 26, 2011.

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