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Sunday's Swiss Day has an interesting sesquicentennial flavor

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 20, 2011 - 4:32pm

The Swiss Community Historical Society shares its traditional, Sunday, June 26, Swiss Day schedule this year with the Old Settler's Potluck & Reunion organized by the Bluffton Sesquicentennial.

Both groups are invited to bring food and attend the noon potluck meal at 12:30 p.m. at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, as well as the afternoon program time.

The Bluffton Sesquicentennial Planning Committee developed a plan for a potluck and get-together of descendants of the early settlers of the Bluffton area on June 26 at Ebenezer Church.

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Who, what and when for the sesquicentennial

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 20, 2011 - 11:45am

It's almost here...a couple days away. It's Bluffton's sesquicentennial celebration week. The sesquicentennial committee recently released a poster listing a summary of activities. Icon viewers may download the poster for a quick reference on what takes place where and when.

Answers to the two most asked questions follow:

When are the fireworks?

Friday, June 24, at Salzman Stadium, Bluffton University, at dusk

When is the 150th parade?

Saturday, July 1, at 1 p.m.

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Movie posters sale at Shannon Theatre

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 20, 2011 - 11:26am

Shannon Theatre will hold a movie poster sale during the sesquicentennial. Hundreds of movie posters (2006-present) will be on sale. All posters only $10. Shannon Theatre lobby Friday, June 24, Saturday, June 25, Friday, July 1 and Saturday, July 2, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Swiss Day combines with Old Settler's potluck June 26

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 20, 2011 - 10:59am

The Swiss Community Historical Society shares its traditional, Sunday, June 26, Swiss Day schedule this year with the Old Settler's Potluck & Reunion organized by the Bluffton Sesquicentennial.

Both groups are invited to bring food and attend the noon potluck meal at 12:30 p.m. at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, as well as the afternoon program time.

The Bluffton Sesquicentennial Planning Committee developed a plan for a potluck and get-together of descendants of the early settlers of the Bluffton area on June 26 at Ebenezer Church.

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Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora, accepting registrations for fall pre-school

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 20, 2011 - 10:35am

Hilty Home of Pandora announces that is it accepting registrations for its fall pre-school. The Center provides Child Care for children of employees and children of the community.

"It is a unique opportunity to have an intergenerational program for both the children and the residents of the nursing home and assisted living," said Joy Reichenbach, administrator.

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Flea market and history presentation July 1 by S.H.A.N.N.O.N Service Club

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 20, 2011 - 10:03am

The S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club (Sharing Hopes And Nourishing Needs Of Neighbors) has several activities planned during Bluffton's sesquicentennial week, according to Duane Bollenbacher of the club.

July 1: Street Fair/Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will be held on Church Street between Main and Jackson. Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids' activities will be provided, including free face-painting. For information about obtaining a space for the Flea Market, contact Deb Bollenbacher at 419-358-7365.

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