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Bluffton Cultural Affairs invites volunteers to help set up the Ream holiday folk art display.

Set up is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn, according to Lynda Best.

"Things to bring include sledges hammers and drills. It is always a job and even if people can only help a hour or so it would be appreciated so we can continue this tradition," she said.

Any questions contact  Best 419-296-2790.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and School will host a Trunk-or-Treat event in the church/school parking lots, 301 N. Main St., Jenera, from 5:30 –7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31.

The event will have crafts, games and people handing out goodies from decorated car trunks, all of which are free.  Hot dogs, hamburgers and other food items will be available for purchase.  Everyone is welcome.

Our Version of Adult Learning at the senior center

Three Our Version of Adult Learning (OVAL) sessions take place over the next eight days at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St.

The schedule follows (programs are open to the public):

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. – Daniel Hodges, naturalist from Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District, gives a presentation on reptiles.

• Thursday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. – Duane Bollenbacher presents Math and Logic, Fun and Games.

During a recent visit to the Bluffton Child Development Center the Icon met up with a future player on the Cleveland Browns, This guy even wears his uniform on non-game days.

Season ends Friday as Grove comes to Harmon Field

By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
The Pirate offense broke loose Friday night in an emphatic 43-14 victory over Ada.  Bluffton was able to run at will on the Bulldog defense, amassing 436 rushing yards.  The win improved the Pirates to 3-6 and dropped the Bulldogs to 2-7. 

Series of fast-paced humorous, family-friendly skits

Bluffton High School's Drama Club hands out some free ice cream for its fall play presentation in early November.

"Free Ice Cream," a collection of two-dozen fast-paced, humorous skits billed as family entertainment by Brett Eshlemn, will be performed at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Satsurday, Nov. 9 and 10, in the Bluffton middle school. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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