Events

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An American Red Cross babysitting certification class is planned in November at BFR.

The class is from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, at BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton. Students ages 11 to 15 are invited to participate. The cost is $38 for BFR members, $43 for non-members.

Call BFR at 419-358-4150 for details.

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BFR is inviting area businesses to offer prizes for its free (scare-free) Halloween party planned on Sunday, Oct. 23, according Maranda Miller.

"In order to keep this a free community event we are looking for donations," she told The Icon. There are several ways businesses may contribute:

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Bluffton ladder truck

The Bluffton Fire Department will hold an open house to coincide with National Fire Prevention Week, according to Jon Kinn, fire chief. The open house will be held Saturday, Oct. 15 at the fire station, 402 N. Main St.

The fire department will perform demonstrations from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Demonstrations will include Jaws of Life extrication, use of fire extinguishers, and what to do in the event of a grease fire.

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Peter Suter of Shannon Theatre announced that Walt Disney's "Real Steel" (PG-13) is showing at the theatre from October 7 to October 13.

Show times follow:

Each evening at 7 and 9:30 PM with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30 and 4:00 PM.

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BFR will hold a Kids Fun Night from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, according to Carole Enneking, BFR director.

The evening includes an outdoor pumpkin hunt, games, pizza, flashlight tag and similar games.

It is open to youth from kindergarten to fifth grade. Cost is $10 for members and $20 for non-members.

Persons must register youth by Oct. 11. A limit of 40 youth will be accepted.

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Bluffton Family Recreation will hold a community Halloween party (non-scary) from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23, according to Carole Enneking, BFR director.

The event includes games, crafts and snacks.

"Bring your family and friends to the free non-scary event," she said. "Costume judging takes place at 3 p.m. Prizes will be offered.

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