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Yarn Group, Si-Fi Writers meet Sept. 1 at the library

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 30, 2016 - 4:59pm

Don't say there's not anything to do in Bluffton this fall.

Two organizational meetings are set for Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Bluffton Public Library for persons interested knitting and in science fiction/fantasy writing.

The Golden Fleece Yarn Group

Persons interested in knitting are invited to the first meeting following a summer break. The meeting is at 6 p.m.

According to the organizers: “It’s a place where needle crafts of all techniques and levels can gather to learn new techniques, share wisdom and be supportive of one another.

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Give me a pencil and I'll sharpen it

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 30, 2016 - 4:45pm

The Icon believes he was simply practicing for the new school year. Last week, before school started, we visited the school-age students at the Bluffton Child Development Center. There we found a young man who said he loves to sharpen pencils. Here he is on the job.

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Check out all the awards Beaverdam Bunch 4-H took home from the fair

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 30, 2016 - 4:25pm

The Beaverdam Bunch 4-H Club came home from the Allen County Junior Fair with lots and lots of awards. Here they are:

Braeden Ackerman
Growing with the Seasons – A, First Place, County Plaque Winner

Magic of Electricity – A, First Place, County Plaque Winner, Ohio State Fair Participant       

Cierra Ackerman
Let’s Bake Quick Breads – A, Outstanding Exhibit

Ohio Birds – A, First Place, County Plaque Winner, Ohio State Fair Participant

Sports Nutrition 2 – A, Second Place

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The Quarry Farm Presents "Living Side by Side"

Posted by Bluffton Public... on August 30, 2016 - 2:18pm

The Quarry Farm presents "Living Side by Side" on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. in the lower level meeting room. Registration is required. This family-friendly event will include a photographic meeting with those wild animals that hide under the porch, fly overhead, and go bump in the night, as well as a face-to-face encounter with one or more of them and one of their farm friends!

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Author Visit - Kathy Burrus, author of Lovely Traces of Hope

Posted by Bluffton Public... on August 30, 2016 - 2:15pm

Author Visit and Book Signing with Kathy Burrus, author of Lovely Traces of Hope will be held on Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. Kathy will share the touching inspirational story behind her new book and answer questions. She will have books available for purchase for $12.99; cash only, please.

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Icon calendar now showing September events - we invite you to add your organization's events

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 30, 2016 - 11:16am

What's on the Bluffton September calendar?

The Icon has updated its September calendar and viewers will find everything from:
• weekly organization meetings
• library programs
• community meals
• university events
• service clubs
• senior citizens
• school events
• community support groups

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