Holiday festivities at Bluffton Public Library continue on Saturday, Dec. 11, including several activities for youth. Santa Claus will make an appearance at the library at 11 a.m. He will read a story and then children may present their wish list requests to him until 1 p.m. Other activities for children include a make and take craft and cookie decorating.
In addition, Oscar Velasquez will be playing holiday music on his guitar from noon to 1 p.m. This gives library patrons a chance to meet the artist and purchase his Blaze of Lights prints from 1-2 p.m.
Bluffton Lions are collecting food for the Bluffton Community Assistance Program food pantry this winter. Donation boxes are in several locations around Bluffton. It is one of several local service projects of the club.
The Bluffton Post Office will hold a passport day at Marbeck Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1. The event will take place in the Kreider Room.
Persons wanting a passport must bring a certified copy of a birth certificate and one photo ID, and two checks or two money orders for payment.
A basic adult passport fee is $150. Passport photos will be taken on site.
Persons with questions may contact the Bluffton post office.
This December, Bluffton Public Library will feature local musicians playing on its main level to help spread some holiday cheer.
Music will be played on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 11 am.-12:30 p.m., Dec. 11 from noon-1 p.m. and Dec. 18 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Refreshments will be provided by the Bluffton Friends of the Library.
In addition to the music, Santa Claus will be visiting the library on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 11-1 p.m. Parents are invited to bring their children to decorate Christmas cookies, do a make-and-take craft and hear Santa read a story.
A limited number of tables remain for the Blaze of Lights Morning extravaganza at The Centre on Saturday, Nov. 27.
Tables are $35 ($25 for Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce members) and may be used by Bluffton businesses, crafters, or organizations wishing to promote their products or services.
