Several spring testing dates are approaching Bluffton middle school students. That list and several other bits of news are part of the current issue of Pirate Press, the middle school newsletter.
In addition, several calendar items are in the newsletter. A complete copy of the newsletter is attached at the bottom of this story.
S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club and the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center launch the 2017 Bluffton garage sale season at the end of February. There's even a chicken barbecue tossed in.
Two Bluffton school collection drives take place this spring and community members are invited to participate.
The Ball Metal Aluminum Can Challenge is an aluminum can drive that earns money for the school. Aluminum cans can be dropped off from 7:30 to 8 a.m. on the following Thursdays: March 2, April 6 and May 11, at the Bluffton HS Jackson Street entrance.
An American Red Cross blood drive is Tuesday, May 9.
And, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will hear from Carla Thompson of the American Cancer Society during the 7 a.m., Friday, Feb. 10, breakfast in the town hall, according to Phil Zimmerly.
The breakfast sponsor is Gary Reese and Faith Investments. Breakfast is provided by The Dough Hook. A flower arrangement raffle courtesy of Town and Country Flowers, is also part of the program.
