A community chili cook-off takes place Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Bluffton Middle School Cafetorium.
This is the second year for the event that supports Bluffton Community Assistance, Corp., the local food pantry, with money and collected food donations.
The cook-off features 10 local chili entries to taste, plus sandwiches and desserts. In addition, free entertainment will be provided by Dancers Elite Dance Studio and Krysti’s Music Studio, both of Bluffton.
By Christine Schroeder, MOT, OTR/L
Too cold to exercise outside? Don’t let that be an excuse to not get up and get moving inside!
It’s hard to stay motivated when it’s cold outside and you haven’t seen the sun for few days. Believe me – I know! I’m not afraid to say that I’m a sucker for a good movie, my snuggly blanket and comfy couch on those cold winter nights.
James Badial-Luna and Deandre Nassar celebrated their 100th wrestling win during this past weekend's Northwest Conference wrestling meet. The Pirates finished third in the meet. More details at: www.blufftonpirates.com
By Elizabeth Gordon-Hancock
Parents in and around Bluffton followed some of the national trends in baby naming last year, by favoring Amelia for a girl, and Grayson and Mason for a boy.
Here are Bluffton area's top baby names of 2017, based off of the names provided to the Bluffton Icon:
Top Girl Names of 2017 - born at Bluffton Hospital: (All of these names appeared more than twice.)
1 - Addelyn
2 - Amelia
3 - Aubrey
4 - Avery
5 - Charlotte
6 - Natalie
