Well do you think spring has finally sprung? Golly, I, for one, really hope so.

I am so thrilled because it looks as though several of the plants I thought were goners are sprouting leaves. I am really happy because my lemon tree is coming to life, and I also have two bird houses sporting families of baby birds with very busy mamas and papas. I love this time of year.

Easter is April 20 so that means the Easter Bunny is busy getting ready for our annual Bluffton Children's Easter Parade. The parade is from 10 to 11 a.m. April 19 on Calhoun Street.

All children are invited to join the fun and, of course, anyone who likes to be silly is welcome. The parade is only two blocks from Bridge Street down to Lawton Street. So dust off your chapeaux, hop on over to Old Town and mingle with us.

The Bluffton Village Festival will be from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. May 10, which is an hour longer than usual. If you would like to be a part of the 36th annual extravaganza of arts and crafts, you must register before April 23. Details: www.blufftonvillagefestival.com, 843-815-2277

The Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine has a special treat for everyone. A tour of five beautiful homes on Myrtle Island will be from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 17. Visitors will be able to see homes that are not open to the public. Tickets are $35 and will be available at The Store and Eggs N Tricities on Calhoun Street, and The Greenery and Bruce's Pharmacy on Hilton Head Island.

A special pre-party benefit for VIM is also planned from 6 to 8 p.m. May 16 at The Pine House on Boundary Street. "Tip Toe Through the Pine House" with our elected officials acting as servers for the soiree, a jazz trio providing music, and Ed Woman serving delicious food. Who could ask for anything better?

Tickets are $100. If you would like to attend both the Myrtle Island tour of homes and "Tip Toe," tickets are $120.

Remember, too much of anything is bad, but too much fun is the just right amount.

Details: 843-290-4953

The Society of Bluffton Artists is holding its first "K-5 Children's Art Expo," featuring the art of Bluffton area children through April 12. Art teachers from Bluffton schools have selected two pieces of art from each class representing the students' best work. The exhibit is being held at SoBA's Center for Creative Arts on Church Street in Old Town.

The Coastal Discovery Museum is offering sweetgrass basket-making classes Saturday mornings through May 31. The course covers the history of sweetgrass baskets and shows how to create them. The cost is $65. The classes are held at the museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head. Reservations may be made by calling 843-689-6767, ext.223

Join in the Spring Art Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3 to 7 p.m. April 11. There will be all sorts of art for sale, music and each gallery will offer refreshments. Details: www.oldtownbluffton.com

If you would like to become a poll manager, the Beaufort County Board of Elections is training new poll managers in April. Volunteers can enroll in one of three training sessions that are four hours and are free. Details: 843-255-6900 or voter@bcgov.net

Babbie Guscio is the social columnist for The Bluffton Packet. She can be reached at The Store on Calhoun Street.

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