The Bluffton Police Department will hold a bicycle rodeo on Saturday, May 13, at the Buckeye Park.

The rodeo for youth takes place from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the park. All participants will receive a free bike helmet. In addition there will be a bike raffle.

Lots of family-friendly events during the event

Challenged Champions Equestrian Center, 11913 Road 6, Ottawa, will hold its annual Obstacle River Run on Saturday, June 10. The day includes several family-friendly events:

10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Showcase where riders present a drill team performance
11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Pony rides ($3 donation per ride)
11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Face painting
10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Bake sale
11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Chicken barbecue dinner; pre-sale only $8 each
2:30 p.m. – Youth obstacle mud run
4 p.m. – Adult obstacle mud run
6:30 p.m. – Corn hole tournament – cash prizes awarded

Here are some May calendar items from Apollo Career Center:

Wednesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony 12 students will be inducted.

Saturday, May 6 at 8-11 p.m. the 2017 Apollo prom will take place in the Apollo Commons.

Tuesday, May 9 begins the annual Floral Design and Interiors bedding plant sale. A wide variety of annuals, vegetables and hanging baskets. May 9-12, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Open to the public.

That changes on May 7 as "Sudden Sam" is tagged trout 1 in the Sportsmen's Club trout derby

Sam Diller’s resume includes participation in nearly every Bluffton organization.

But, until this year, he’s never been a rainbow trout.

That changes on Sunday, May 7, as the Bluffton Sportsmen’s Club honors Diller, retired Bluffton attorney. The club has named its trout number 1 in Diller’s honor: “Sudden Sam.”

Several new features are part of this year’s Bluffton Arts and Crafts Show, set for Saturday, May 13, according to Phil Zimmerly, chamber director. And, booths are still available.

Like previous shows, this year’s event operates from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Main Street’s retail storefronts.

New features this year include:
• Putt-putt golf, sponsored by M&R Plumbing and Heating
  (location to be determined)

• Pony rides will be free, and moved to the intersection of Main and Cherry,  
  sponsored by Bluffton Hospital

Saturday at Marbeck Center; promenade in Founders due to anticipated rain

Bluffton High School prom takes place this weekend using the theme Tropical Paradise.

Prom is Saturday, April 29, and is moved to Marbeck Center at Bluffton University. Members of the public interested in viewing the decorated prom may visit Marbeck from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m.

The public is also invited to view the promenade, which will be held inside due to the weather forecast. The promenade takes place in the Founders Hall gymnasium from 7:50 to 8:30 p.m.

Persons are asked to park in the Elm Street university parking lot if they intend to watch the events in Founders.

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