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It's a big world out there. Two students at Bluffton Community Preschool recently studied a globe to understand just how large it is.

Free listing of your events - simply e-mail us details

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WE WANT YOUR ORGANIZATION'S CALENDAR ITEMS!
There is no charge to post calendar items on the Icon's monthly calendars. Send your organization information to: [email protected]

This could include:
• Monthly club meetings
• Support group meetings
• Church events
• School group meetings
• Chicken barbecues - ice cream socials
* Saghetti dinners - pancake breakfasts
• Car washes - any fundraiser
• Concerts
• Golf outings
• You name it!

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Bluffton Public Library offers free one-on-one tech tutoring sessions on Wednesdays by appointment.

These sessions happen every other month and cover the basics of navigating laptops, PCs, smart phones, tablets, Microsoft Office, or obtaining eBooks free through the Ohio Digital Library by way of the Overdrive app.

To schedule an appointment in January 2017, stop by the front desk, call 419-358-5016, or email [email protected].

And you don't need to tip anyone

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Why order out when you can make it yourself?

Have you ever craved sweet and sour shrimp so much that you decided to try creating it from scratch?

Be prepared for a pleasant surprise. We did. It worked.

It worked so well we made it again. Like most surprises, it’s easier to create than you think. The second time is even easier.

In fact, our recipe, from start to sit down, goes faster than ordering and waiting for the delivery. And you don’t have to tip.

Here goes:

Swimming, rookie sports, basketball, tiny tots, open play

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Several January and February programs for youth get underway soon at Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Joseph Beagle, director. Classes start the week of Jan. 8.

Here’s the class update:
• Rookie sports - Tuesdays, 4:15-5 p.m.
For ages 4-6, youngsters will play a variety of sports
• Tennis – Call BFR for more details.

• K-3 basketball - Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
For youth from Kindergarten, first, second and third grades

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The Icon photographer captured this scene on East College Avenue on Thursday afternoon. We predict there will be lots of snow shuffling scenes like this around town today and tomorrow.

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