Become a runner at BFR! A new program is offered for people interested in training to complete a 5K. BFR's Walk to Run program includes 12 weeks of preparation for the 3.1 (5K) mile goal.
Groups meet at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays for warm-up, walking/running intervals, stretching, and lots of group support.
For more information about Walk to Run, contact BFR at 215 Snider Road, or call 319-358-4150 or visit www.bfronline.com.
Rhythm in Motion Dance Centre, of Ada, is holding its third annual spring recital, Saturday June 12 at Ada High School. Shows are at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
The theme of "Games" encompasses playground games to board games to sports. There will also be a special opening number honoring the memory of Michael Jackson.
Barbecue chicken and pulled pork dinners will be available during the Hometown Amerifest on Saturday, June 26. The meals will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church lawn.
Persons may eat in or carry out. The meals are catered by Ted's Market. Tickets are available at the Bluffton Presbyterian Church (419-358-5806) or Village Cut and Curl (419) 358-7593.
Choices include either one-half chicken, cheesy potatoes, green beans and roll, or pulled-pork dinner with cheesy potatoes and a roll. Meals are $6.50 each.
Area youth are invited to "Make a Splash - READ" this summer by participating in the Bluffton Public Library's Summer Reading Club from June 7 to July 30.
Youth in grades K-12 may register at the library to read for prizes as well as to take part in special programs offered throughout the summer. The goal for youth in grades K-5 is to read for 5 hours during the summer while the goal for teens in grades 6-12 is to read for 10 hours. Those who succeed will receive small prizes and several chances to win bigger prizes.
The Lilly Oncology International Art Competition and Exhibition will make a five-day stop at the Blanchard Valley Regional Cancer Center (BVRCC), Findlay, from June 7 through June 11.
The show will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to noon on Friday. It is free and open to the public.
The Lilly Oncology International Art Competition and Exhibition features artwork created by cancer patients and their caregivers. Artwork includes acrylic, oil, pastel, photography and water color mediums.
Everybody loves a Bluffton parade, and several local groups are preparing for a big one this month.
"Hometown Amerifest" Committee invites (float or other display entries) in its parade planned Saturday, June 26. The parade in held in conjunction with the Bluffton Lions Club Wheels Fest', Relay for Life and the Bluffton-Pandora Rotary Club's traditional Freedom Fest'. This year the three event are on the same weekend.
