Bluffton Downtown Merchants invite Icon viewers to a downtown Christmas open house Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2 and 3.
Each participating business has an assortment of specials and discount items.
See the flyer in the attachments at the bottom of this story for specific sale events. The flyer was mailed to postal patrons in the Bluffton area this week.
November is a busy month at the Bluffton Public Library. Here's the schedule:
The holiday gift silent auction begins Nov. 1 at 9:30 a.m. through Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
"This is a wonderful way to get your holiday shopping done all while benefiting your library and its community. All packages will include a minimum bid and feature a special “Buy Now” price if you’re ready to take it home at that time," said Jessica Hermiller, library director.
Sign-up is underway for several popular youth programs at Bluffton Family Recreations, 215 Snider Road, fall and winter schedule, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.
Register online for any of these programs (website link at bottom of story) or call 419-358-4150.
Blanchard Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it has been named one of Becker's Hospital Review's "100 Great Community Hospitals" in the United States. This is the fourth time that the organization has received this distinction.
This award comes on the heels of BVH being named among the nation's 100 Top Hospitals for the sixth time by IBM Watson Health, a leading provider of data-driven analytics and solutions to improve the cost and quality of health care.
Family and friends are invited to the Gardeners of Bluffton-Pandora potluck at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The potluck and monthly meeting will be held at the Bluffton Public Library. Shredded chicken sandwiches will be provided; bring a hot and cold dish to share.
Also that evening, the club is having a seed, bulb or corn exchange. Bring any plant or seeds that you wish to trade, including leftover or unwanted seeds.
If you would like to join the Gardeners of Bluffton-Pandora, please contact Patrick Flinn at 419-358-6766.
Members of the Bluffton Senior Citizens Association will create its first batch of the popular Bluffton holiday candy on Monday, Nov. 5. Peanut brittle will be on sale at the center, 132 N. Main St., until this year's supply is sold out.
New batches of the candy will be produced each Monday in November.
The Center's hours expands its hours during November and December, as the Center will open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon those months.
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
In 2017, Bluffton defeated Kalida in a shootout to advance to the OHSAA Regional tournament.
In 2018, the same two teams again went to penalty kicks but the Wildcats prevailed, putting an end to another great boys soccer campaign for Bluffton.
The squads squared off Saturday afternoon on Kalida's home field, deemed neutral by the OHSAA. With temperatures in the 40s, a non-ceasing rain and a bit of wind the play was ragged at times.
