Events

5K for literacy registration at 8 a.m.; 9 a.m. starting time

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Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will hold its 5th annual 5K Run/Walk for Literacy on Saturday, June 16.

Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Co., and the Friends of the Library host the event. The run/walk begins at 9 a.m. in front of Bluffton High School on College Avenue.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Bluffton Public Library lower level. Registration fees are $20 (10 years and under, free).

An attachment at the bottom of this story includes the official entry form, plus specific age group divisions and all other race information.

Monday evening at BFR - don't pass it up!

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Bill Triplett of the Triplett family will give lessons on how to ride a high wheeler bicycle from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, June 18, at Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road.

The Boneshaker bike is a replica of a high wheeler bike model that became popular after 1888.

The bike was donated to the Bluffton Lions Foundation by the Triplett family to promote the Lions bike path project and the annual Ride to Remember bike ride, which will take place on Saturday, July 14.

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Hull's Trace Wine Cellar, 105 E. Liberty St., Arlington, will host its first Sit and Sip with author David C Greer, from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, June. 23.

Greer, a practicing trial lawyer from Dayton, will share some of the stories from his recently published book "God is Merciful: The Colorful Career of John E Egan."

His presentation will include tales about John Dillinger, Alvin Karpis, Al Capone and J. Edgar Hoover. Stay for the crimes which made Ohio headlines while having your picture taken with Dillinger or Capone.

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Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St., will hold a craft supply sale starting next week, according to Tonya Meyer, director.

"Everything is priced to sell," she said. "The sale includes beads, lace, sewing notions, fabric, dolls to dress, quilt frames, craft kits, pattern books and much much more."

Hours follow:
Monday, June 18, 10 to 4
Tuesday, June 19, 9 to 4 and 6 to 8
Wednesday, June 20, 9 to 4
Thursday, June 21, 9 to 7
Friday, June 22, 9 to 3

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Claire Wellin will perform at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 7, in the next Bluffton Town Hall Concert Series.

The musician, from Brooklyn, New York, is a singer, songwriter and violinist. The performance is free and open to the public.

Tickets on sale now

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Bluffton Presbyterian Church will hold a chicken barbecue during the Wheels Festival on Friday, June 15.

Serving is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The barbecue is from Ted's Market and tickets are $8.50 each. Included is chicken, cheesy potatoes, green beans and a roll.

Also available will be brauts and hot dogs. Tables and chairs will be set up on the church lawn. For tickets in advance contact Lynda Best at 419-296-2790.

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