What's Up! Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015

Youngsters Block Party Feb. 3 

On Tuesday, Feb. 3rd from 11 a.m.-noon in the Bluffton City Gym a Block Party for Youngsters will be held. This is a free, drop in event for any young child, no need to register. Block Party events provide an opportunity for parents to interact and play with their children while learning how they can help them develop a variety of skills through block play.

Five stations are set up, each with a different set of blocks that aids the children in learning a specific skill. Parents are provided with parenting tips and information on how they can help their child develop each skill to the best of their ability. Call 824-6069.

Knitting class begins Feb. 9

Chicks with Sticks, a knitting classs, will teach those attending to create handmade items.

Classes will be taught Mondays on the second floor of the City Hall building from 3-4 p.m. Cost for three, one hour group lessons are $12 due the first day, classes, which are Feb. 9, 16, 23. Yarn and instructions will be provided. Those attending will need to bring their own knitting needles.  Call the park office to pre-register at 824-6069. Class size is limited and open to beginners and advanced students. 

Crochet class begins Feb. 10

Learning how to crochet and you can learn to create handmade items for yourself and people you love. 

Classes will be taught by Kathy Gehrett on the second floor of the City Hall building from 3-4 p.m. Cost for three,  one hour group lessons on Feb. 10, 17 and 24 are $12 and are due the first day.  Yarn and instructions will be provided. Thsoe attending  need to bring their own size H hook. 

Call the park office to pre-register at 824-6069. Class size is limited and open to beginners and advanced students.

Mother Son Dance Feb. 15

Totally Awesome 80’s Mother Son Dance tickets are now on sale in the Clerk Treasurer’s office at city hall. Prices are $5 per person, all ages welcome. The dance will be held at the 4-H building on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 2-4 p.m. and will include dancing, refreshments, door prizes for the boys and a photo area.  There will also be an award for the raddest costume, so tease up your hair go crazy!

Daddy Daughter Dance Feb. 15

The Daddy Daughter 80’s Dance tickets are on sale now!!! 

Go back to the days of metal bands and big hair, grab some leg warmers, muscle shirts, or acid wash to wear.  Tickets are $5 per person, all ages welcome. The dance will be held at the 4-H building on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 6-8 p.m. and will include dancing, refreshments, door prizes for the girls, and a photo area.  There will be an award for the raddest costume, so tease up your hair, grab your blue eye shadow and go crazy!

Craft vendors needed

Craft vendors are needed for the third annual Allen County 4-H Fairgrounds Craft Bazaar. 

It will be held on Saturday Oct. 24 at the Allen County 4-H Fairgrounds from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The cost for an 8 foot booth space, with table, will be $35. There is a $5 discount per table if application is received by March 31, 2015.  

For more information, please contact Chad at (260) 704-0765.