Santa Claus, aka St. Nicholas, aka Kris Kringle, aka Father Christmas has scheduled some quality time in Bluffton during December.

You've already met Mr. C and his wife at the Blaze of Lights. Here's his Bluffton schedule:
• Friday, Dec. 11, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast

• Saturday, Dec. 12, Bluffton Family Recreation, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 11:30-noon downtown

• Saturday, Dec. 19, The Dough Hook, 10 a.m. to noon.

Santa's visits are sponsored by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.