Posted by Fred Steiner on December 31, 2019 - 10:42am
English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St., will hold a New Year's Eve service, according to Rev. Kevin Mohr, pastor.
The informal service takes place at 11:30 p.m. and concludes with all attending helping to ring the church bell at midnight to ring in the new year.
The service includes hymns, prayers and readings.
"You are invited to join the people of English Lutheran Church tonight, Dec. 31, New Year's Eve, for an informal service of thanking God for the year past, and commending ourselves to God in the new year," said Rev. Mohr.
One of several January activities at the public library
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 30, 2019 - 3:42pm
Bluffton Public Library's Winter Book Challenge returns!
The library announced the Winter Reading Program for children, teens, and adults starts once again in January. It is one of many programs in January. The entire month's schedule follows:
Pick up a Winter Reading Bookmark at the library, or download and print it from the library's website. Then complete five or more challenges during the months of January through March to receive a prize. At this time, you may also enter a drawing to win a larger prize.
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 30, 2019 - 3:35pm
If your recyling is not yet picked up, don't fret. The truck is running late due to mechanical issues, according to Jesse Blackburn, village administrator.
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 30, 2019 - 3:31pm
There's no ball that drops in Bluffton on New Year's Eve. The closest we come is to keep an eye on any of the four faces of the town hall clock as the 12th hour of Dec. 31 strikes. You may also expect to hear the sound of several firecracker-type explosions heard across the community at that hour.
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 30, 2019 - 3:10pm
The annual New Year's Eve caroling, featuring the traditional Swiss-German carols composed in this community, will start at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at Maple Crest Senior Living Village on Augsburger Road, Bluffton.
Please note the earlier time this year. Music will be provided. Bring your friends and relatives to take part in this joyful tradition.
New Year's Eve this year will once again find the residents of Maple Crest Senior Living Village in Bluffton enjoying the long-standing tradition of New Year's serenading.
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 30, 2019 - 11:53am
Jesse Blackburn, village administrator, issued the following announcement: "The Village of Bluffton will have a special council meeting on Monday, Dec. 30, at 8 p.m. on the third floor of the town hall to pass necessary legislation by emergency before Jan. 1, 2020."