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Bluffton Relay for Life is having a garage sale Saturday, May 5, behind the farmers market in the high school parking lot, according to Lynda Best.

Anyone may rent a spot for their own garage sale at the event for $10. The $10 fee goes to Relay. Anyone wishing to donate items for the garage sale may call Best at 419-358-7593 or Jeanie 419-358-7613. no clothes please.

Theresa Flores is the featured speaker at an all-day program titled "Waiting for US to Care: Responding to Human Trafficking in our Communities."

The workshop is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, April 27, at Bradfield Community Center, 550 S. Collett St. Lima, according to Bluffton resident, Laura Neufeld-Weaver of Crime Victim Services.

Crime Victim Services is one of the event sponsors. For a more complete overview of the event, open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

May is a busy month at Maple Crest Senior Living Village. The May activities calendar is now available for Icon viewers as an attachment at the bottom of this story.

Bluffton Lions have two meetings in May. On Tuesday, May 1, Cassie Jo Arenda from the Engage Speakers Bureau will offer a presentation on Cooper Farms and its place in American agriculture today.

On Tuesday, May 15, Dr. Dwight Moody, entomology professor, University of Findlay, will talk on "Dragonflies and Damselflies.

Booth meetings are at noon at Maple Crest, patio room. The April club newsletter is now available as an attachment at the bottom of this story.

Field commander

It's dusty out there. Area farmers spent time today working in their fields in preparation of spring planting. This view is looking north on the County Line Road near the village park. In the background is Grob.

So you think you bake a pretty good pie? What's your secret? Is it the crust, or something else? Now's your chance to prove your baking skills.

Richland Manor, 7400Swaney Road, will hold its annual pie contest. The event is Monday, April 30. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and judging at 2 p.m.

Yes, it's worth entering. Over $200 in cash prizes will be awarded. Have questions: call Richland Manor at 419-643-3161.

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