It's almost here...a couple days away. It's Bluffton's sesquicentennial celebration week. The sesquicentennial committee recently released a poster listing a summary of activities. Icon viewers may download the poster for a quick reference on what takes place where and when.
Answers to the two most asked questions follow:
When are the fireworks?
Friday, June 24, at Salzman Stadium, Bluffton University, at dusk
Shannon Theatre will hold a movie poster sale during the sesquicentennial. Hundreds of movie posters (2006-present) will be on sale. All posters only $10. Shannon Theatre lobby Friday, June 24, Saturday, June 25, Friday, July 1 and Saturday, July 2, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Swiss Community Historical Society shares its traditional, Sunday, June 26, Swiss Day schedule this year with the Old Settler's Potluck & Reunion organized by the Bluffton Sesquicentennial.
Both groups are invited to bring food and attend the noon potluck meal at 12:30 p.m. at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, as well as the afternoon program time.
The Bluffton Sesquicentennial Planning Committee developed a plan for a potluck and get-together of descendants of the early settlers of the Bluffton area on June 26 at Ebenezer Church.
Coaches Tony and Shawnna Roob (not pictured) and their 11-13 year old Tri County Fast Pitch League team: Darby P, Abigale R, Emily S, Abbie P, Emily M, Nicole M, Alexis R, Katie B, Grace Nickels, Taylor M, Samantha F, Ashley A
Coach Eric Garmatter, Coach Julie Garmatter, and Coach Rumer (none pictured) and their 8-10 year old Tri County Coach Pitch League team: Lauren R, Laykin G, Rebekah H, Libby S, Olivia B, Zoe K, Brinkley G, Kailey M, Averey R, Katie P, Morgan N
The team just finished their season undefeated and are league champs.
Coach Luke, Coach Monday and Coach Basinger with their 9-10 year old Hancock County Jr Pony League team: Landyn F, Samuel L, Seth G, Damien A, Brandt Manns, Mason S, Nicholas B, Daniel M, Jackson H, Brett B, Andrew B
