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Helping Hunters Benefit 3-D Archery Shoot July 18
Hunters Helping Hunters Benefit 3-D Archery Shoot will be held Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South West Conservation Club at 5703 Bluffton Road. There will also be a hog roast from 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be a Russ Chandler Concert from 7 to 11 p.m. that evening. Proceeds will go to Hunters Helping Hunters, Inc. The event is open to the public. For more information call 260-747-4677.

4-H Foundation Bake Sale July 18
The 4-H Foundation Bake Sale will be held Saturday, July 18 starting at 5 p.m. at the Wells County 4-H Park in Bluffton.
Bakes goods, along with pop and water, will be sold in front of the Community Building. Those interested in bringing treats to sell can do so by dropping the labeled items to the Community Building by 4 p.m. on the day of the sale and mark the price clearly. Baked goods should not need to be refrigerated. Place your name and address on each item. All proceeds will go to fund scholarships and other local programs promoted by the 4-H Foundation. Call Martha Paxson at 260-413-7391.

Bluegrass and folk music at Limberlost July 19
There will be a Bluegrass Jam at Limberlost State Historic Site Sunday, July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. Musicians can show off their talents and entertain visitors. Admission is free. Donations are encouraged. Those attending should bring a lawn chair. Limberlost is located at 200 E. 6th St., Geneva. Call 260-368-7428.

Rock Band Contest July 23
The Wells Community Boys and Girls Club will sponsor a Rock Band Concert Thursday, July 23 at 1 p.m. All ages welcome. Cost is $3 per person. Trophies and t-shirts for first, second and third place winners. Call 824-5070.

Iron Kid Triathlon July 25
Children ages five through 12 can compete in a swim, bike, and run contest held on Saturday July 25 at 8 a.m. Cost is $15 and includes a t-shirt, finishing medal, snacks and trophies to the top three in each age and gender group.
Registrations can be printed off from the web site at www.blufftonindiana.net or picked up from the Parks office at 128 E Market St.
Swim distances are as follows: ages five and six: the width of the pool; seven and eight: the width of the pool twice; all others will swim the length of the pool (50 meters). Children are allowed to use fastened floating devices or a parent can assist in the water.
Bike distance is 1.17 miles and training wheels are allowed. Running distance is .65 miles and a parent may run beside the child who is under six years old.
Registration forms need to be turned in by July 17. Call 824-6069.