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Take a summer art walk through Bluffton

St. John's United Church of Christ baptismal font
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2020 - 2:50pm

Fifth in a series –
More photos at the bottom this story
Summer is a great time to explore the art spread across the Bluffton community – especially for viewers unable to visit art galleries elsewhere in Ohio.

As a weekly series, The Icon will feature the art created by John Peter Klassen, a long-time Bluffton College art professor.

For some viewers, this series is familiar. For others, it may be a first-time experience.

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First of two Bluffton Discovery Days Saturday

The events will include sidewalk sales, demonstrations, BOGO and other discounts, and new products
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2020 - 2:36pm

Bluffton merchants roll out the red carpet for shoppers during Discovery Days on Saturday, July 25, and again on Saturday, Aug. 22. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., more than a dozen shops will have special activities and sales.

“In February, our merchants held a hugely successful Chocolate Walk and this is a similar cooperative project,” said Paula Scott, CEO of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce. 

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Painting the town

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2020 - 1:17pm

Or, painting yellow stripes in town. Residents may notice new yellow lines throughout the village. These were painted in the past week on village streets, like this one on Grove Street. Allen County paints the lines each summer.

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It's Wacky Water Week

BFR summer kids' camp July 27-31 - openings available
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2020 - 11:07am

Wacky Water Week
Bluffton Family Recreation's summer camp theme
Monday to Friday, July 27 to July 31

The week involves everything about water. Campers will make their own slip and slide, water bed and participate in water games such as slip and slide kickball. Arts and crafts include erupting ice chalk paint and water filled pinatas.

Daily schedule:
7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Pre-camp
9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. - Traditional camp
3:30-5:30 p.m. - Post camp

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Bluffton cars and coffee event Saturday AM

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2020 - 10:25am

The next Bluffton Cars and Coffee event is Saturday, July 25, at Masterpiece Signs, 902 N. Main St.

The event is an “informal gathering for enthusiasts and their cars," said Tim Boutwell. The monthly cars and coffee event continues through October. It is always held on the fourth Saturday of the month.

Each event is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the following Saturdays:  July 25, Aug. 22, Sept. 26 and Oct. 24.

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Unwanted pesticide collection for farmers Aug. 19 in Findlay

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2020 - 10:12am

The Ohio Department of Agriculture will sponsor a collection for farmers wishing to dispose of unwanted pesticides from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky Street, Findlay.

The pesticide collection and disposal services are free of charge, but only farm chemicals will be accepted.  

Paint, antifreeze, solvents, and household or non-farm pesticides will not be accepted.  

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