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Jazzercise Bluffton has announced a 10-year anniversary celebration. The team of Jazzercise Bluffton, 122 Thurman Street, will host a Free Community Workout and Open House on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. 

5:30 p.m. Strength Class (free for all attendees)
6:30 p.m. Open House, Refreshments, Class Specials & Sales

The event marks a significant milestone for the Jazzercise Bluffton franchise as it "continues to grow and innovate, bringing fun, efficient and effective workouts to its members across the community."

Jazzercise’s Chase Eikenbary, owner and instructor, said, “We’re excited to continue to bring the Jazzercise experience to our community! Our core philosophy relies in transforming our bodies and lives through the power of movement, and we want everyone to feel welcomed in our classes. We are eager to keep advocating for fitness and encouraging people to create a stronger, happier, and healthier life!  READ MORE

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Bluffton University has named Chris Hedden as its next head football coach. 

Hedden brings more than 30 years of coaching experience to Bluffton. Hedden has held various coaching roles at both the collegiate and high school levels.

Most recently, Hedden served as the offensive coordinator at Trine University.

In 2023, he was the offensive coordinator at Ohio Northern University, and before that, he spent four seasons at Bowling Green State University as the offensive run game coordinator.

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The Allen County Educational Service Center and Apollo Career Center will host the annual Allen County College Fair, which will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025, 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m., at Apollo Career Center. This event provides high school students the opportunity to connect with various colleges and universities, providing them with valuable information and resources for those looking at postsecondary options.

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The annual Bluffton Music Booster's Chicken BBQ is this Friday, March 21. You are invited to join area families for an evening of student music and art.

BBQ meals are served from 4:00-6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Cafetorium. Tickets may be purchased HERE and in the Middle School office. Meals are available for pick-up/dine-in from 4:00 - 6:30. 

Music performances are in the Middle School Gym throughout the evening beginning at 3:50 p.m. Admission is free. Student artwork will be on display in the hallways.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

3:50 - 4:20 Strings 4, 5
4:22 - 4:37 Choir 7
4:40 - 4:55 Band 5
4:57 - 5:27 Strings 6, 7/8
5:30-5:45 Choir 8
5:48 - 6:03 Band 6

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The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, March 14. The sponsor is CCR Realty with Bluffton McDonalds providing the 7:00 a.m. breakfast. The program will begin at 7:30 a.m. and feature an annual report from the Allen County Commissioners.

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Dr. John D. Roth, emeritus professor of history, Goshen College, and project director, Anabaptism at 500, MennoMedia, will present “What is the Good Life? Insights from 500 Years of Anabaptism,” at Forum at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18 at Yoder Recital Hall.

During the presentation, the Anabaptist history scholar will reflect on what this tradition teaches us about life’s most challenging questions. 

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