As you might expect, Bluffton's National Night Out 2022 began with a big splash and ended with an even bigger bang on August 2.
The Bluffton and Pandora police departments--with the help of area fire departments, EMS, highway patrol and park rangers--put on the annual community celebration for area families that begins with free admission to Bluffton Community Pool and ends with fireworks sponsored by Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce donors. (YouTube video of finale HERE.)
"It's August, and things are heating up on Vine Street!" The restaurant will be hosting two events:
Block Party Warm Up, 9:00 p.m. on August 6
Block Party Main Event, 4:00 p.m. on August 20
The events include late night food, drinks, music and dancing.
The August 6 event also includes the musical stylings of DJ John Humphrey. Greenhorn explains, "John's ear for disco and house brings a timeless sound that's sure to get you out of your seat!"
Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton. has hosted an annual “Concert on the Lawn” since 2005. This year, the event features the Pantasia Steel Band in a free concert at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21.
The Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Service Group will serve “The Creamery” ice cream. Special thanks is given to Don Snyder Excavating and Everence, who are sponsoring this year’s concert.
Seating is not provided, so those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and dress for the weather.
At 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, you can join local garden club members to learn about tomatoes from Master Gardener Stewart Coats of Hardin County.
Coats will talk about starting, growing, soil conditions and disease control of tomatoes. Last year, Mr. Coats raised 1,600 pounds of produce for donation, and aims to beat that amount this year. Along with tomatoes, he grows onions, cucumbers, squash and more for donation, making him a great resource for anyone who has questions about growing those summer veggies.
