Two master classes for strings students (one for beginngers; one for advanced students) with the Alaska String Band will take place from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 15, in the Bluffton Middle School band room. The classes are sponsored by the Bluffton Music Boosters
The classes are on Presidents' Day. There is no school that day, so students interested in attending must sign up to participate.
The Alaska String Band is a concert group comprised of members of a single family performing with guitar, twin violin-fiddles, bass, mandolin, ukulele, percussion and vocals.
The Alaska String Band will perform in the first-ever town hall concert series at 7p.m., Monday, Feb. 15. The event is sponsored by the Bluffton Cultural Affairs Committee. Admission is by donation. Concessions are available.
The fourth week of free wellness programs is underway at BFR Sports and Fitness. Free fitness classes and walking days are offered during the week plus demonstrations about exercise and healthy eating. Free use of the BFR indoor track is available on Friday, Feb. 5, Sunday, Feb. 7, Tuesday, Feb. 9, and Friday, Feb. 13. The track is open during all regular building hours (Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 9p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m.).
By making a $1 donation, Bluffton Public Library patrons will receive a paper heart to display at the library during the month of February. All donations benefit the library's 2010 "Buck$ for Book$" campaign, which will be used to purchase new reading materials for patrons.
In addition, patrons may enter the "Library Lovers' Date Night Drawing" during the month of February. One patron will win four movie passes to the Shannon Theatre as well as a bag of Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn.
First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, will host a Red Cross blood drive this week at the church. The drive is from noon to 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4. For more details on how to donate check here.
Barbara Plaugher will speak to the Bluffton Senior Citizens about her recent trip to Haiti and the earthquake she and her group experienced, according to Tonya Meyer, director.
Her talk will be at noon, Monday, Feb. 8, during the Center's monthly potluck. Hostesses for the meal are Ruth Bartels and friends. Basil Meyer is the master of ceremonies.
Two members who become 90 will be presented with a life membership at the potluck. They are Leland Lehman and Harley Childs.
