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Annalise Nisly and Tanner Pinks get a sample of free popcorn during last Saturday's Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce arts and crafts show.

Science, sports, experiencing new cultures, super heroes, time travel, Olympics and more

Science, sports, experiencing new cultures, super heroes, time travel and the Olympics are all part of Bluffton Family Recreation’s summer camp open to youths ages 5 to 12.

Registration for summer is now underway. Youth may participate the entire summer or may pick and choose weeks, depending upon the number of campers signed up each week.

The camp begins Tuesday, May 29, and continues weekdays through Aug. 25, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director. No camp takes place on Memorial Day or July 4th.

Another Bluffton restaurant is in renovation mode this spring. Taco Bell, 113 Commerce Lane, is involved in a major facelift. The Bluffton McDonald's next door is also involved in a major renovation. Arby's restaurant had a renovation last year.

For starters, eat a healthy snack before heading out

By Christine Schroeder, MOT, OTR/L
We all have that favorite restaurant……that one place we just can’t resist. Our go- to place for special occasions. If you have committed to a healthier lifestyle, does that mean you have to kiss that restaurant good-bye? Not necessarily …….

However, adopting a healthy lifestyle does mean holding yourself accountable.

30 youth teams with nearly 750 visitors in town Saturday and Sunday

It’s soccer weekend in Bluffton.

The Bluffton Soccer Club’s American Club two-day tournament will bring 30 youth soccer teams to town, according to Ron Koontz.

The event attracts nearly 750 visitors to the community. Teams compete at four Bluffton University fields (see the map attached). The fields are at the intersection of Bentley Road and Elm Street-Augsburger Road.

Competing team include:
• U12 coed Division 1
• U 12 coed Division 2
• U 12 girls
• U 15 coed Division 1
• U 15 coed Division 2

Sam Stucky and Heather Kropf performing

The Bluffton town hall concert series announces two performances, according to Jeff Yoder. Both performances are free and open to the public.

Sam Stucky and Heather Kropf will perform at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 31.
May 31st at 7:30, Sam Stucky and Heather Kropf. Claire Wellin will perform at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 7.

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