"Welcome to Bluffton. You'll find Bluffton offers many features of larger communities, but hasn't lost its small-town charm."
With that statement, Bluffton welcomes visitors to our community through the first-ever Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce visitors' guide.
Major distribution of the guides takes place this week. The guide, which is free, has been a project of the chamber for over one year. The guide is designed to cover the years 2011 and 2012. Twenty-five thousand copies were printed.
Several activities are planned in May at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St., Bluffton.
A copy of the May newsletter is a attached at the bottom of this story.
One in a Number, a Bluffton women's chorus, will perform during the Center's 6 p.m., Monday, May 9, dinner meeting. The meal is catered by the Mt. Cory United Methodist Church.
A blood pressure clinic is from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, May 4. A nurse from Ameri Care will check blood pressures.
Stratton Greenhouses, 9915 E. Lincoln Highway, Bluffton, will host a spring open house Friday through Sunday, April 29-May 1.
A free tomato plant (1 per family) will be given away to customers. A free pair of gloves will be given away to persons making purchases of $100 or more.
Strattton's has new nursery stock arriving daily. The business has over 30,000 wave petunia plants in 209 carriers and hanging baskets.
Polished Nails by Joan, 417 N. Main St., Bluffton is announcing two new services: Shellac manicure and open toe season, where you may have a pedicure with a friend.
Gift certificates are also available. Morning and evening appointments are available. The business phone is 419-358-0001.
For more details, open the printer-friendly ad at the bottom of this story.
Putnam County Sheriff Beutler recently announced a Code Red program now in use in Putnam County.
This program alerts those who register, about emergency situations. This could be a tornado, severe storms, or flooding. The alert would only be used for emergencies.
He said that anyone may be alerted by phone call and/or texting. Persons need to register to receive these alerts promptly so you can take the measures you need for your safety.
Teens hungry for fun - or just brains - are invited to participate in two zombie programs at Bluffton Public Library this May. First on Thursday, May 12 at 4 p.m., teens are encouraged to come dressed as the undead to discuss the book Zombies vs. Unicorns and play a bone-crunching round of Zombie Feud.
The 2011 season of the Bluffton farmer's market begins on Saturday, May 7, in the Citizens National Bank parking lot, according to Peter Previte, market coordinator. Look for more information on The Icon next week about opening day information.
Vendors interested in participating should contact Previte at 419-634-2202 or e-mail at: [email protected].
Two community meals are planned in May. Both are at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, at 6 p.m.
The May 5 meal is hosted by Ebenezer Mennonite Church. The May 19 meal is hosted by Mennonite Memorial Home. Meals are open to the public with no admission charge. Donations are accepted and go to the Bluffton Food Pantry.
