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Bluffton University clarinetist to perform senior recital

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 21, 2011 - 3:41pm

Karla Funk, a clarinetist from Salina, Kan., will present her Bluffton University senior recital at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, in Yoder Recital Hall on the Bluffton campus. The recital is free and open to the public; a reception will follow in the lobby.

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Evangelical theology challenges, renews Mennonite pacifism: Mast

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 21, 2011 - 3:39pm

Evangelical theology poses "a profound challenge" to Anabaptist peace convictions, says Dr. Gerald Mast. But accepting that challenge "is essential to renew biblical peace conviction in both the Mennonite church and the Christian church as a whole," argues the Bluffton University professor and church scholar.

"When rightly understood," he adds, evangelical theology "offers a way for peace to be practiced, not just as an art of the possible but also as an expression of the impossible."

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Married on St. Patrick's Day in the Shannon Theatre, honeymooning in Ireland

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 21, 2011 - 12:29pm
The wedding couple - click on image to enlarge

Remember the couple who planned to get married in the Shannon Theatre on St. Patrick's Day and then honeymoon in Ireland?

Click here for a refresher.

Well, they did it. The men in the party were dressed in kilts.

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Oscar Velesquez offers second art course at library

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 21, 2011 - 12:10pm

Local artist Oscar Velasquez will offer a second drawing and painting course at Bluffton Public Library for youth and adults.

Youth classes (grade school through junior high) will meet at the library on Wednesdays for five weeks from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., beginning April 6. Adult classes will meet at the library for five weeks on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m., beginning April 7. No prior experience is necessary.

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Floral arranging program at library April 12

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 21, 2011 - 12:08pm

Have you ever wondered how to arrange a bunch of flowers? Bluffton Public Library will be offering a fresh floral arranging program hosted by Doug and Renee Smith of Panache on Main Street in Bluffton. The program will take place in the lower level of the library on Tuesday, April 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Each participant will receive free fresh flowers and tips and tricks for arranging fresh flowers. The workshop is free, but space is limited.

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Bluffton Public Library April calendar posted on Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 21, 2011 - 11:20am

Bluffton Public Library's April calendar is now available to Icon viewers. Click here to view the calendar.

April is a very active month at the library. Among the events planned is the Friends of the Library book sale, April 9-16.

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