As the end of the Bluffton school year draws near, the school calendar is filled with concerts, award assemblies and other traditional spring events. Here are some of the major events from the Bluffton High School calendar now until the end of school. Each event listed with a time is in the middle school cafetorium. Prom is at The Centre.
"Jitterbug Juliet," a sunny and high-spirited musical comedy, will be presented on the Middle School cafetorium stage by the Bluffton High School Drama Club in three performances this weekend, according to Kevin Gratz, director.
Performances are 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17 and at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 18. Reserved seating tickets are $5 and general admission is $3. Tickets are on sale at the Middle School office.
The musical plot follows:
A free informational real estate program will be held at Bluffton Public Library on Thursday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. Local real estate professionals will offer advice about the process of buying and selling houses.
The program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, visit the library or call 419-358-5016.
This year's Bluffton Relay for Life kickoff dinner is Tuesday, April 20, according to Relay planners. The event is from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Centre, 601 N. Main St.
The dinner - eat in or carry out - is a 4-ounce chicken breast, barbecue pork and sides. Local groups will provide entertainment during the event. Tickets for the dinner are on sale at Greg's Pharmacy, or from Sharon Garmatter or Tracy Steele. Tickets are $5.50 each.
Other significant Relay information for this year follows:
The Bluffton Senior Citizens' Center is hosting an American Girl "May Day Tea" on Saturday, May 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St.
Anyone interested, young and old alike, are invited to bring a doll and participate in an afternoon of crafts, games and tea. Every participant is guaranteed a prize from the many drawings.
The grand prize is outfits for your doll made by Mary Ann Jordan. Plan to attend with your mom, grandma, aunts or friends. Bring your doll and your favorite teacup.
Beyond Budgeting will sponsor the first-ever "trash into cash" sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 17, at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, according to Beth W. Boehr, wealth coach of Beyond Budgeting.
Admission is $1 or the donation of a non-perishable food item to benefit the Bluffton Community Assistance Program.
"The event is similar to a community-wide garage sale, but offers the convenience of being held at one location without the worries of inclement weather, said Boehr.
