Session 2 youth programming up next at BFR
Bluffton Family Recreation’s Session 2 – a six-week program for youngsters – begins in early November, according to Amy Byers, BFR sports coordinator.
Registration for any of the programs is now available online at www.bfronline.com, or click here, or by contacting BFR at 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, 419-358-4150.
Session 2 begins Sunday, Nov. 7, and continues until Friday, Dec. 15. Parents may register children for either or both sessions now.
Session 1
(Class fees have members listed first, non-members second)
• Tennis: Call BFR for details
• Rookie Sports - Tuesdays, 4:15 to 5 p.m., 4-5-6 year olds,
($20; $35) Minimum class of 5
• K-3 Basketball, Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.,
($20; $35) Minimum class of 5
• Tiny Tots - Wednesdays and Fridays, 18 months to 5 years,
(7-week session), 10-10:30 a.m. ($15; $30)
• Open Play - Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to noon,
(free for members, $1 per child for non-members)
• K-6 Dodge ball - Fridays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.,
($15; $30) Minimum class of 5
Halloween party and barbecue Oct. 22
BFR will hold a family-friendly Halloween party from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22. The party is open to the community and all ages. There will be crafts, games and costume judging.
A Bubba C Barbecue also takes place from noon to 2 p.m., Oct. 22, at BFR. Presale tickets are available at BFR and from BFR board members. Tickets are $8 and include either a pulled pork sandwich or one-quarter chicken, macaroni and cheese and green beans.
Meals are for carry-out or eat-in at BFR.
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