Hummin' & Strummin' Song Circle will be held Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 6:00 p.m. This is a relaxed, song-circle style music session and anyone is welcome to join or listen in and come and go as you need. Bring your instrument, voice, or listening ears.
By Nathaniel Ratnasamy, MD, and Gina Bailey, BSN, RN
There has been concern about measles cases in various parts of the United States and a significant uptick worldwide. According to the CDC, 2025 was the most active year for measles since 1992, and this trend is continuing into 2026. There were 2280 confirmed U.S. cases in 2025, and as of February 12, 2026, there have been 910 confirmed cases. There have been 5 new outbreaks reported in 2026, and 90% of confirmed cases (822 of 910) are outbreak-associated (62 from 2026 outbreaks and 760 from 2025 outbreaks).
MEDIA RELEASE__Dr. Chris Morrissey, associate professor of sociology, will present a faculty colloquium titled “Love Your Neighbors—All of Them: Sociological Tools for the Second Great Commandment” at 4 p.m. Friday, March 13.
Morrissey will examine how sociological tools and perspectives can inform inclusive, faithful approaches to community life and social responsibility.
Faculty colloquia at Bluffton University highlight scholarly and creative work by faculty members and provide opportunities for campus and community dialogue.
FROM FACEBOOK__The 3rd annual PorchFest will be the last Saturday in August 2026. This date is in line with the International Play Music on the Porch Day.
Organizer Eric Reneker notes, "I will release applications for performers and hosts soon. The target neighborhood will be Main Street and the surrounding streets."
We need volunteers this year for planning and the day of the event. Let me know if you are willing to help with this growing event!"
Join Joy from Corson Communications each month, February-April, for Family Storytime in ASL. Learn and experience American Sign Language through stories, games and interactive play. All are welcome and no registration is required. Dates are: Mondays, March 2 and April 6, at 6:00 p.m.
MEDIA RELEASE__World Goods Et Cetera—formerly Ten Thousand Villages, a non-profit retail store in Bluffton—has invited Carole Elchert, an artist who has traveled to Nepal for decades, to exhibit her photos in the store during the month of March.
The public is also invited to meet Carole and discuss her travel experiences and photographic work on March 26 at 6 p.m. at the 115 South Main Street shop.
