The community is invited is help with a sports and fitness equipment sale fundraiser at BFR, according to Carole Enneking of BFR.
The sale will be held from March 2-10 during the annual basketball tournaments at BFR, 215 Snider Road.
Gently used, clean sport items are now being accepted or individuals can pay $10 per weekend to set up their own table for sales. Donations of cleats, bikes, shoes, and weight equipment, will be accepted through March 8.
Like chili soup? Then, you'll love Richland Manor's Thursday, Feb. 21, chili cookoff. The event, hosted by Richland Manor, 7400 Swaney Road, Bluffton, starts at 6:30 p.m.
According to Sarah Foster, administrator, admission is free and there is a voluntary donation to assist the Cairo Food Bank.
A board of judges will choose the winning chili recipie and will award three top prizes:
First place - $100 Visa gift card
Second place - $75 Visa gift card
Third place - $50 Visa gift card
"Mugsy Sent Me," a murder mystery dinner theatre hosted by The Centre at Bluffton will be performed by Mr. E Murder Productions in March, according to Brenda Gaines of The Centre. The Centre is located at 601 N. Main St., Bluffton
The performance is at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 23. Doors open at 6 p.m. Hors 'd-oeuvres are served at 6:30 p.m. To purchase tickets contact The Centre at 419-358-8533. No tickets will be sold at the door on the evening of the performance.
The Bluffton Lions Club Foundation and the Bluffton Senior Citizens Association will hold their annual pancake and sausage benefit Saturday, March 23, at the Center, 132 N. Main St.
Serving takes place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $6.50 for adults and youth under 5 are free when accompanied by an adult.
Tickets are now available from Lion members and at the Senior Center.
The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 fourth annual golf scramble is set for Saturday, June 8, at the Blufton Golf Club.
Tee time is 9 a.m. and the cost to play is $50 per person or $200 per team. Several prizes are offered including the first hole in one will win an automobile from Stratton's Auto Sales.
Proceeds from the event help sponsor several Legion projects. These include:
The last events and free wellness programs are being offered this week at BFR Sports & Fitness, according to Carole Enneking, BFR director.
The schedule includes free fitness classes, walking days, plus demonstrations in the fitness center and an informational session about sports nutrition.
Older adults are invited to attend the Thurs. Feb. 2t session of Strength & Flex at 10 am. The Strength & Flex class is led by Jackie Frey and includes chair-based yoga movements for flexibility plus chair-based weight training.
