Nina Davuluri, Miss America 2014, will be the keynote speaker for Bluffton University’s annual Civic Engagement Day, on Wednesday, April 9.
Her address, “#CirclesOfUnity: The Celebration of Diversity Through Cultural Competency,” is free and open to the public beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Sommer Center on campus.
Historical items, like this horse cookie cutter, are on exhibit in the Bluffton Public Library display case this month. The exhibit includes 40 items once common on farms surrounding Bluffton, including a hay carrier sling release, cow milking chain, bull nose ring, reaping hook an oxen horn ball.
Ava Schleeter, Bluffton first grader, created this art piece, which is on display this month at the Bluffton Public Libary. March is student art month and the library has an exhibit of student art from Bluffton and Cory-Rawson.
Book discussions, jammin’ at the library, mobile labs and lots more is on the Bluffton Public Library April calendar, according to Jessica Hermiller, library administrator.
Here’s a preview of events planned in April:
On Saturday, April 3 at 11 a.m., Paws to Read with Tango. Tango is a certified therapy dog who loves to help children read. Children may take turns reading some of their favorite stories to her.
Lots of activities take place at Bluffton High School this week and next. Here's a listing of events from the school website.
Spanish Club: Meet at Tu Pueblo Monday, March 31. All BHS students are welcome. Spanish Club will also wear their t-shirts on Thursday, April 3, for a yearbook photo.
Music Booster Spring Chicken BBQ & Concert: The Chicken/Shrimp BBQ & concert will be held on Friday, March 28, in the middle school cafetorium and gymnasium. Stop in the Middle School office to purchase your tickets. Tickets are $8.
