A chicken barbecue dinner is planned during this summer’s Bluffton Area Relay for Life.
The chicken barbecue is from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Friday, June 20, at the Bluffton University football field. Enter the Augsburger Road entrance; eat in or dine out.
Cost is $8 for one-half chicken, two sides and a roll. Henry’s of Ottawa is the caterer. Tickets are on sale at Village Cut n’ Curl, Polished or by called Best at 419-358-5858.
Three programs are on the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District calendar.
RIP SNORTIN’ WHOPPERS
On Saturday, May 24 at 7 p.m. , the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will offer RIP SNORTIN’ WHOPPERS at the Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater.
Come join us for the opening season of the 2014 Summer Amphitheater Programs. Listen to the Ohio Tall Tales that are sure to tickle your funny bone.
The Ottawa Metro Park is one mile east of I-75 on State Route 81(Ada Rd.), between Marimor School and Industries and the Bath Township House.
Local author Marilyn Stark will have a book signing at Book ReViews, S. Main St., Bluffton, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 24, according to Dr. Christina Walton, store manager.
During the book signing Stark will autograph her books, read excerpts and discuss “how not to publish” and “research how-to.”
The next Sunday buffet at Maple Crest Senior Living, Bluffton, is May 25, according to Daren Lee, director of Maple Crest.
The menu includes:
• Monterey Chicken with Salsa
• Beef and Noodles
• Mashed Potatoes
• Mixed Vegetables
• Dinner Rolls
• Strawberry Cream Pie
• Coffee and Iced Tea
This summer, BFR is hosting several family-themed events, including two scavenger hunts. The first will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17 and the second will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 19.
The goal of these scavenger hunts is to provide a fun activity that will allow entire families to be active. Participants will be provided with both picture and word clues to guide them toward specific items.
