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Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2015 - 4:25pm

That's one huge carpet. Actually it's part of the new turf at the Bluffton University football field. With no rain this week the project was able to proceed. Click here for details on the new field. And: CLICK FOR A VIDEO.

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Light Up the Dark 5K Saturday night in Pandora

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2015 - 11:56am

Plans are underway for a 5K Glow Run at Pandora Missionary Church on Saturday, July 25, at 9:40 p.m. The theme of this year’s race is, “Light Up the Dark,” and will feature various glow aspects along the course, including luminaries, glow attire, and illuminated Bible verses.

“This event is truly unique. It is intended to be fun while at the same time serving a purpose—bringing God’s light and love to our community and those around us,” explains Dan Gratz, coordinator of the event.

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Worship
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BFR volleyball camp for 5th-6th graders Aug.3-5

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2015 - 11:11am

Bluffton Family Recreation announces a volleyball camp for youth entering grades five and six, according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.

The camp is from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 3-5, at BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.

Registration deadline is Friday, July 31. Camp fee is $50.

The camp is for youth who plan to play on a school team. The camp allows players to refresh their skills during the three-day camp.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Overnight softball tourney sign-up deadline Aug. 1 - BFR sponsored event

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2015 - 10:49am

BFR will host an overnight softball tournament held in Cairo on Friday, Aug. 14. Games start at 7 p.m. Cost per team is $200 and the registration deadline is Saturday, Aug. 1.

Players must be 18 or older by June 30. At the registration, teams must provide payment and a team roster.

Registration details
To register for any of the events contact Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, or call 419-358-4150. Online registration is available at www.bfronline.net.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Register for BFR sand volleyball tourney - deadline Aug. 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2015 - 10:33am

BFR will host a best-of-three adult coed sand volleyball tournament Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Bluffton University sand volleyball courts. Games begin at noon. Teams must have at least three women on the court at all times. Rally scoring takes place and team members must be 18 as of Aug. 1. Cost per team is $100 and the registration deadline is Aug. 15.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Bluffton awards scholarships to winners of Performing Scholar Competition

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on July 24, 2015 - 10:20am

Students from Virginia and Ohio will study music at Bluffton University with the help of scholarships they earned as winners of Bluffton’s 2015 Performing Scholar Competition.

Mary Bender of Harrisonburg, Va., and Cassandra Steiner of Celina, Ohio, have been awarded renewable scholarships valued at $80,000 and $72,000, respectively, over four years.

Bender plans to major in music education with a focus on vocal study, while Steiner intends to major in music with an eye toward pursuing both music and art therapy.

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Bluffton University
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