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Keeping Active program at the halfway mark - with lots more on the calendar

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2014 - 5:21pm

BFR Sports and Fitness' Keeping Active program is at the halfway mark this week. Community members of all ages are invited to take part in a variety of free programs including free fitness classes, free days of walking inside the BFR facility, nutritional information sessions, and family events.

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It's National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2014 - 5:18pm

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the world, which teaches girls five essential life skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, business ethics, and people skills.

To celebrate such a monumental program, this year Girl Scouts has named Feb. 7−8 National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend.

Roni Luckenbill, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio CEO states, “We’re excited to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend and share with the community the benefits of Girl Scout Cookie Program, which teaches five essential life skills.”

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Here are instrumental and vocal solo and ensemble winners from BHS

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2014 - 5:06pm

Here are the Superior (I) and Excellent (II) winners from Bluffton High School at last weekend's high school solo/ensemble contest.

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Luke Franz, McDonald's manager, wins Outstanding General Manager Award

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2014 - 5:03pm

Bluffton McDonald’s manager, Luke Franz, has been recognized nationally and is receiving the Outstanding General Manager Award.

The McDonald’s Outstanding General Manager Award is an annual national honor given to managers that have exhibited superior results in selected areas of performance, including quality, service, sales, cleanliness and operational excellence. The award recognizes up to 10 percent of top restaurant managers across the United States.

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Here's this week's specials at Mustard Seed Cafe

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2014 - 4:57pm

Friday/Saturday Dinner Features at Mustard Seed Cafe

Mustard Seed Café, 562 N. Main Street, Bluffton, is open 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings with a full menu which includes 7 appetizers, 8 main course items, soups, salads and house-baked desserts.   The 12-ounce choice strip steak is hand-cut when ordered and cooked to order.   Beer and beer cocktails are available.  The new Belgium Ranger IPA and Anderson Valley IPA pair well with the weekend feature.

In addition to the regular menu, features this weekend include:

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Maple Crest soup cook-off rescheduled for March 6

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 5, 2014 - 4:49pm

Due to winter weather, the Maple Crest Senior Living Village soup cook-off orginally scheduled for Feb. 6, is rescheduled for Thursday, March 6, according to Daren Lee.

The cook-off will take place at  700 Maple Crest Ct., off Augsburger Road, Bluffton, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., oon March 6.

The cook-off is in the Patio Room in the lower level of the Maple Crest. Persons attending may sample gourmet soups prepared by several local restaurants and caterers, including:

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