Adults searching for an affordable fitness membership are invited to take advantage of BFR's summer membership special, according to Carole Enneking of BFR.
Beginning May 1, the three-month membership fee will result in four months of membership. The cost is $87.86 (including sales tax) and includes access to the Fitness Center, Program Design Services, Drop in Recreation hours, access to the indoor track, plus discounts on fitness class and Ultimate Fit fees.
Senior Adults (55 years and older) may purchase the summer special for only $79.07 (including sales tax).
The Bluffton Sesquicentennial String Band's will perform a program titled American Fiddle Tunes at 7 p.m., Saturday May 14, in the third floor of the town hall, according to Wendy Chappell-Dick, of the village cultural affairs committee.
The concert is free and open to the public with donations accepted at the door.
"It is Bluffton's 150th Birthday and many plans are in the works to celebrate this summer. One of the events planned is a Historic Ball June 25," she said.
This driver is a real Buckeye fan. Notice that the driver uses a "T" instead of an "I." Probably means someone with an "I" beat him to the punch, but a "T" as a substitute in this case works. The Icon spotted this plate in Lima.
The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association invites residents to participate in its Cross Walk taking place today at 11:30 a.m. The Walk begins at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
The carrying of the cross to commemorate Jesus' passion will begin at:
o St. Mary's Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m. and proceed to
o First United Methodist Church,
o First Mennonite Church,
o Bluffton Presbyterian Church,
o English Lutheran Church,
o and ends at St. John United Church of Christ.
Anyone is welcome to join at any point along the route.
Progress continues on the Bluffton Hospital construction project. Here's the latest report on work being completed.
Last Week:
Outside:
The plumbing was able to make the final switch to the new water supply system. On Thursday morning, the fire sprinkler system was switched to the new system and, at the same time, the gas system was switched over.
The designers were also able to resolve some elevation problems so that driveway grading can continue.
Make way for Grand Shannon. The Bluffton Sportsmen's Club 67th annual trout derby, held Sunday, May 1, will honor the village sesquicentennial by naming its number one tagged ground "Grand Shannon."
This year's derby has over $4,000 in cash and prizes on tagged trout.
Icon viewers had a hand in naming this year's fish. The Sportsmen's Club invited The Icon to poll viewers on four suggested names for this year's tag number 1. Icon viewers chose "Grand Shannon."
