The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library group will holds its fall book sale from Sept. 18-24 in conjunction with the library's 75th anniversary. The sale will take place at Bluffton Public Library during regular library hours: Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Bluffton Schools will hold a district-wide open house on Monday, Sept 13. The elementary school will be open from 6 to 7 p.m., the middle school from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and the high school from 7 to 8 p.m.
Several community organizations will have booths set-up in the elementary gymnasium and information will be available on ways to provide support to the school and community.
The Inn at Ohio Northern University offers Thursday Tea at the Inn every Thursday afternoon from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Inn. The garden courtyard is open for seating (weather permitting).
Join The Inn on Sept. 2 for Thursday Tea at the Inn featuring Mat'eVana(R)Herbal Tea accompanied by Pecan Nut Rum Ball, along with a selection of Chef's Tea Sandwiches, Scones, Pastries, Tarts and Petite Fours. Champagne is also available.
Bluffton Cub Scout Pack 256 and Boy Scout Troop 256 invites current and former Cub an Boy Scouts and leaders to attend a centennial celebration of the Boy Scouts of America on Sunday, Sept 5, at First Mennonite Church.
"This will be a centennial celebration, scout reunion, an opportunity to view an expansive display of 'Scout Stuff' from Bluffton scouts over the decades, the Troop's Court of Honor and the Cub Pack's recognition of summer activities," said Dr. Darrell Groman about the event.
Youth and adult programs are starting up for the fall at BFR. After
school sport skill classes will begin the week of September 6. The fall
adult fitness class schedule is underway with a few classes slated yet to
start in October. Soccer Intramurals for youth ages 4 and 5 will begin
September 14.
In addition, BFR is introducing a Family Recreation Pass
that allows families to use the recreational gym/arena times and walking track for an affordable fee.
Get your horns, drums, flags and batons out and start practicing. Former Bluffton High School marching band members are invited to join the 2010-2011 Bluffton High School marching band for the pre-game show on Friday, Sept. 3.
This includes horns, woodwinds, percussion, flags and majorettes. Those who are able are welcome to march down from the high school to the field with the band prior to the game.
