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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.

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.

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.

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.

"Cars 2," (G) will premier at The Shannon Theatre June 24 to July 3. Four shows daily feature 2D shows at 1:30 and 7 p.m.; with 3D shows at 4 and 9:30 p.m. Admission for 3D shows is $6 per person. Click here for a Cards 2 movie trailer.

"Pirate of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (PG13) continues at The Shannon from June 17 to June 23.

With the summer season in full swing, it is not too soon to begin school preparation for children. In the past the Allen County Health Department has offered weekly walk-in clinics for immunizations.

Immunizations are now given by appointment only. The Nursing Division of the Allen County Health Department remind parents and guardians of children who need immunizations for the upcoming school year to schedule their child an appointment early this summer season.

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