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Bluffton Public Library transitions to fall programming

NOTE: The library will be closed Monday, September 4, 2023 in observance of Labor Day.  Due dates are adjusted accordingly. 

A calendar full of events and programs are in store for Bluffton Public Library patrons in September 2023. If you don't current have a library card, this is a great time to get one.

Public meetings announcement

The following meetings have been announced by the Village of Bluffton council:

Ordinance Committee, Thursday, August 31 - 5:00 p.m.

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals - Wednesday, September 6 - 7:00 p.m.

Pedestrian Pathway Board - Thursday, September 7 - noon

Parks & Recreation Committee - Monday, September 11 - 6:00 p.m.

Village Council - Monday, September 11 - 7:00 p.m.

Public Hearing for Alley & Road Vacation - Monday, September 11 - 7:05 p.m.

Tree Commission - Tuesday, September 12 - 7:00 p.m.

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Bluffton Boys & Girls 4-H Club results from Allen County Fair

The Bluffton Boys & Girls 4H Club has announced the following Allen County Fair results:

Miri Spencer, President
● Market Chickens A  & Let's Grill A

Brooklynn Bible, Vice President
● Creative Costumes A 1st Place & State Fair delegate. Art A outstanding, Makeover Space A outstanding

Audra Snyder, Secretary
●  Llama A Champion of Champion winner in Llama showmanship, Champion Llama/Alpaca showmanship, Champion Fiber, 2nd Place Llama Conformation, 3rd Place Costume, 1st Place Obstacle, 1st Place Livestock Judging, 8th Place Showman of Showman intermediate

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First day fun

The first day of class is full of excitement and discoveries at Bluffton Elementary School. Here students are enjoying going back to school in Mrs. Combs' first grade classroom. PHOTO by Jamie Nygaard.

Retail Detail: Last call for toasted coconut

Hello pumpkin spice

Today, Tuesday August 29, is your last chance for a cup of toasted coconut coffee as a seasonal special at Bluffton's Twisted Whisk Cafe. Come Friday, pumpkin spice will be on tap.

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Noon book group meets to discuss Steinhauer's All the Old Knives

On Wednesday, September 6 at noon, the Bluffton Public Library will host the next meeting of the Noon Book Group.

Participants will be discussing All The Old Knives, A Novel by Olen Steinhauer, who is the New York Times bestselling author of The Cairo Affair.

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