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Some openings remain for Bluffton Community Preschool

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2014 - 5:25pm

Bluffton Community Preschool is accepting enrollment for the 2014-15 program year, according to Shelly Matijevich, director. Classes are for preschool youth ages 3 to 5. Classes are held in First United Methodist Church, 116 Church St., Bluffton.

Matijevich said that the first day of school for children are different, depending upon what day they attend school.

Monday and Wednesday students will start on Wednesday, Aug. 27. Friday students start Friday, Aug. 29. Tuesday and Thursday students start Sept. 9.

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United Way feature agency of the week: BFR Sports and Fitness

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2014 - 10:19am

BFR Sports & Fitness is proud to be a United Way Agency. BFR started as a grass-roots organization striving to keep our community active. Through the support of United Way, individuals and families with limited finances can take part in BFR programs.

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Bluffton pool season passes half-price on July 13

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 11, 2014 - 11:30am

The Bluffton Community Swimming Pool's season is at its mid-way point. That means that season passes are half-price starting Sunday, July 13.

Here are those prices:

Family pass $65
Single pass $40
Senior single $20
Senior couple $37.50
College student $20

Make checks payable to Village of Bluffton.

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Anyone for flag football, British soccer camp or a 5-K run?

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 10, 2014 - 4:28pm

There's plenty of sports opportunities at BFR Sports and Fitness this summer. Here's a sampling. (Visit www.bfronline.com or call 419-358-4150 for more information.)

Soccer
Challenger British Soccer Camp returns from July 28- Aug. 1. British soccer players will lead daily skill camp for ages 4-18.  

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Shirley's presents $3,133 to Lima reading program; donation fund one year of free books for 125 children

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 9, 2014 - 9:58am

Shirley Torsell’s love of reading was widely recognized, and she was known to frequently hand out free children’s picture books from her seat at the movie theatre ticket stand where she worked.

In honor of what would have been her 92nd birthday, Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Co., committed 100% of its sales on June 14  to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in honor of Torsell’s love of children’s reading.

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Chamber director guest speaker at July 14 senior center dinner

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 8, 2014 - 5:14pm

Fred Steiner, director of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, is the speaker at the July Bluffton Senior Citizens dinner meeting.

Steiner will share information about the chamber with seniors attending the dinner. The event is at 6 p.m., Monday, July 14, at the center. Mt. Cory Temple Fund group will cater the meal. The menu includes ham loaf, potatoes, corn, applesauce, butter rolls and cake.

Mary Hofstetter is the master of ceremonies. Deloris Hermon and friends serve as hostesses.

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