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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

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Little Miss Swiss Days Pageant Deadline Extended to July 1:
The deadline for submitting entry forms to the Little Miss Swiss Days Pageant and $25 registration fee has been extended to July 1.

The pageant will be held Thursday, July 28, at 8 p.m. on the downtown stage. Girls between the ages of five and 10 are encouraged can participate.

Each participant should be ready to model on the stage and needs to be wearing a dress. Contestants will be judged on their poise, confidence and stage presence. Individuals aged five to seven will also be required to perform a talent from the most popular activities in Switzerland. Girls eight to 10 will need to complete a question and answer component.

Registration forms are located at the Berne Chamber of Commerce. For additional information contact Sarah Ellenberger at littlemissswissdays@hotmail.com or call 260-589-3158.

Free Friday Movies in July at Kehoe Park
Movie starts at dusk, 8:45 p.m. Bring your own blankets and bug spray.
Movie listings and dates are as follow:
July 1: Megamind
July 8:Despicable Me
July 15: Yogi Bear
July 22: Little Giants
July 29: Karate Kid

These movies were fully funded by a grant from Wells County Foundation

Wet Wacky Wednesday July 6
The pool will be open for evening family swim the first Wednesday during the summer months. Pool hours are 6:30 to 8 p.m., and the cost is $1 per person over age 5.

Freedom Festival at Abundant Life July 4
Abundant Life Christian Center will host its sixth-annual Freedom Festival Monday, July 4, from 5 to 10:30 p.m. at the church, located on the south side of Bluffton across from the 4-H Park.

This event is open to everyone. It includes free games including Disney Princess moonwalk, Wall-E moonwalk, Batter Up Baseball, the Wrecking Ball, the Undersea Maze. Face painting, clown shows and balloon animals for the kids will also be hosted along with concessions. Parking is free.

Bring chairs and listen to live music while waiting for the city fireworks to light up the night sky.
For more information visit www.alcconline.com. or call 260-824-2000.

Parks Department offers Zumba Special July 7
Stop by the city gym July 7 at 5:30 p.m. to purchase a $10 punch card for five classes.

No limit to the number of cards purchased, but they do expire two months from the purchase date. For more information call 824-6069.

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