And now for a little spring thaw, think garage sales.

S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club(Sharing Hopes And Nourishing Needs Of Neighbors)

The S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club of Bluffton (Sharing Hopes And Nourishing Needs Of Neighbors) is sponsoring its 8th annual community garage/craft sale on Friday, Feb. 25, and Saturday, Feb. 26, at The Centre at Bluffton, 601 N. Main St.

The event is from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 25, and 9 a.m. to noon, and Saturday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Duane Bollenbacher of the club says to note the change of starting time (4:30 p.m.) on Friday from previous years.

"Parking is free and admission is $1. This garage sale event (35-40 vendors) has become a festive occasion for the residents of Bluffton and surrounding communities. You will find items and gadgets of every sort from A to Z, in addition to a variety of food items," said Bollenbacher.

All proceeds from the garage sale will go toward local youth and community projects. For information about obtaining a booth for the Garage Sale, contact Deb Bollenbacher at 419-358-7365.

In addition, the club is holding a carry-out or eat-in chicken barbecue Friday starting at 4:30 p.m. at The Centre. More information about the chicken barbecue will be forthcoming.