Living in Bluffton

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Dirt pudding is on the menu at the Girl Scout Summer Series held at Bluffton Family Recreation this week.

Nearly a dozen young girls are learning about “It’s Your Planet – Love It,” during the two-hour morning sessions.

LOTS MORE PHOTOS BELOW

Activities include discovering what real scientists do, exploring wonders of science with hands-on activities and learning the scientific method.

During this photo session, girls created dirt pudding, which is an interesting way to learn about soil.

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Girls in grades Kindergarten through sixth may participate in a Girl Scout Summer Series held at Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, from 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 8, through Friday, Aug. 12.

The series theme is “It’s Your Planet – Love It!” Activities include discovering what real scientists do, exploring wonders of science with hands-on activities and learning the scientific method.

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Flag football for youth ages 7 to 10 takes place soon at Bluffton Family Recreation.

Games are Saturdays at 9 a.m. each week from Aug. 22 to Oct. 1. Registration is $55 before Aug. 12 and $65 after the 12th.

For more information contact Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, 419-358-4150, or [email protected].

 

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Bluffton Family Recreation teams up with Bluffton-Pandora Youth for Christ for a double-elimination coed softball tournament held in the Pandora Park. The event is Monday, Sept. 5, beginning at 9 a.m.

There is room for eight teams.

In addition, the event includes a homerun derby and yard games and picnic for families. The cost is $200 per team. Games start at 9 a.m.

For more information or to register a team contact Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, 419-358-4150, or [email protected].

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Bluffton Family Recreation is accepting registrations for U6 fall soccer, according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.

The program is for youth 6 and under. Games are played at BFR on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Aug. 23 to Sept. 29.

Registration ends Friday, Aug. 12 ($5 late fee after Aug. 12). Cost is $45 for members and $60 for non-members.

Contact BFR at 419-358-4150 or www.bfronline.com to register.

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Bluffton Family Recreation is selling tickets for a Larson's Barbecue brisket dinner fundraiser.

The dinner is 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 12, at BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.

The fundraiser benefits BFR's indoor arena turf project. Tickets are $9 each and are available while they last.

The dinner includes:
• one-third brisket (sliced)
• Baked beans
• Coleslaw or potato salad
• Dinner roll
 

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