The next Bluffton Red Cross blood drive is in September. The drive will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, in Burcky Gym at Bluffton University E-mailemail [email protected] to schedule a blood donation appointment.
Dancers' Elite dance studio, operated by Deb Garlock, will hold an open house from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the studio located at 9364 N. Dixie Highway, Bluffton.
Garlock said that classes start on Sept. 13. This year classes will be offered in ballet, tap, jazz, gymnastics, toddler movement and adult. Persons wanting more information may contact Garlock at 419-358-0900.
She said that persons who sign up for classes who mention that they read the open house article in The Icon receive 10 percent off their first month's tuition.
Oscar Velasquez of Bluffton will perform at the Hillside Winery, Gilboa, on Saturday, Aug. 21. The afternoon includes art, music, food and wine tasting. Velasquez will perform from 3 to 4 p.m. The actual event will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. Food is catered by Donna and Merle Smith. Several other area arts will perform during the event.
"Join us onThursday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. for one final summer fling with all things blue and anti-school," said Rikki Steingass, youth services coordinator.
"Since no one knows more about trouble at school than Percy Jackson, what better way is there to defy the administration than to kick back with blue nachos, sip some blue lemonade and watch the gods duke it out on the big screen?
Get your free tickets for this special program at the Bluffton Public Library front desk. Families welcome!" Steingass said.
Get your horns, drums, flags and batons out and start practicing. Former Bluffton High School marching band members are invited to join the 2010-2011 Bluffton High School marching band for the pre-game show on Friday, Sept. 3.
This includes horns, woodwinds, percussion, flags and majorettes. Those who are able are welcome to march down from the high school to the field with the band prior to the game.
Rhythm in Motion Dance Centre, 222 N. Main St., Ada, will hold an open house from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14, according to owner Darcey Schneider.
Registration is now open for dance and gymnastic classes. Dance classes offered includes tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern and pointe. Classes are open for ages 2 through adult.
Schneider said, "We are an award-winning and DEA of New York City Certified Dance Centre. Come and meet our certified and trained staff. Refreshments and giveaways will take place throughout the open house."
