Events

The community of Bluffton's next American Red Cross blood drive is from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, April 28, in Burcky Gym, Bluffton University.

Donors will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gasoline gift certificate. E-mail [email protected] to schedule your blood donation appointment.

How to Donate Blood

To schedule an appointment to donate please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.

The Apollo Career Center Floral Design/Interiors program is holding its annual bedding plant sale beginning May 3. The program will have tits greenhouses full of annuals and perennials waiting to be planted.

The sale will begin Tuesday, May 3, 8-10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The sale will continue until all plants are sold.

For more information, contact Joe Warnement, instructor, at 419-998-2934, or email at [email protected].

Bring your family and party attitude to Bluffton Public Library on Monday, May 2, to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be hosted by Oscar Velasquez.

Some of the festivities include the history behind the day and traditional Spanish music such as "La Paloma" and "Solamente Una Vez," which are part of a short program of beautiful songs and enchanting melodies. There will even be a pi~nata party for the kids after the performance - fun for the whole family.

In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, Bluffton Public Library is hosting "Jazz in the Stacks" on Monday, April 18, beginning at 6 p.m.

Jazz music will be presented by the Bluffton High School Jazz Band led by David Sycks. Refreshments will be provided.

No registration is required. For more information, visit the library, log on to www.blufftonpubliclibrary.org or call 419-358-5016.

This is your last chance for Relay For Life Kick-Off meals. Tickets are still available at Greg's Pharmacy through Saturday for the discounted price of $4.50.

After Saturday they will not be available until Tuesday at the door for $5.

"We will purchase extra meals, but they will be on a first come first serve basis," says Sharon Garmatter of the event committee.

BFR will offer 5-Week Swim Session beginning April 28

Splashtime, Little Swimmers, Aqua Kids and Swim I will be offered by BFR for a final five-week session of the academic year, according to Carole Enneking.

The lessons are held at the Bluffton Comfort Inn on Thursday evenings.

Aqua Kids (5:30-6 p.m.) is a program designed for children ages 4-6 years who have completed little Swimmers, but are not ready for the Swim I level.

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