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Planning underway for September Bluffton fall festival

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 22, 2015 - 6:56pm

Planning is underway for Bluffton’s 11th annual fall festival held Saturday, Sept. 26, according to Daren Lee of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio.

“We ask groups who participated last year to contact us about participating again this year,” said Lee. Contact Lee at Maple Crest, 419-358-1015, ext. 101, or [email protected].

The event has a Facebook page “facebook.com/BlufftonFallFest.”  It continues to be viewed and gain “likes.”

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Ada farmer's market returns on Thursdays

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 22, 2015 - 2:57pm

By Monty Siekerman of the Ada Icon
Yes, the Farmers Market will return to Ada this summer, but in a new location.

The market will operate from the Railroad Depot parking lot from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays beginning June 4.

VENDORS: Call ReStore Community Center, 419-558-1015 for vendor details.

There was a question about its operating this year due to new restrictions, regulations and requirements demanded by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, which now oversees farmers markets.

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Swimming pool opening delayed to May 29

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2015 - 6:04pm

“Due to the recent, current and forecasted weather for the next few days, the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool will not be opening for swimming this Memorial Day weekend," Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator, told The Icon today.

The pool office will be open on Saturday, May 23, and Monday, May 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. each day for those interested in purchasing season passes.

The pool is scheduled to open for the season on Friday, May 29. The pool will be open Monday through Friday from 1 to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.

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It's a "$10 special" cash mob Thursday at Curling Iron - 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 20, 2015 - 4:29pm

Curling Iron, 129 N. Main St., hosts the Thursday, May 21, Bluffton downtown cash mob. Watch for the "Cash Mob" banner hanging in front of the store as a reminder. Cash mob hours are 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

A $10 sale takes place during cash mob hours, according to Deb Wentz of the shop.

The $10 items on sale include:
• Joico Power Spray, Flip Turn, and JoiMist Firm Hairsprays
• Select Liters of Joico Conditioners
• Select Kenra Platinum Products

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Thursday afternoon cash mob at Curling Iron

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 19, 2015 - 9:15pm

Curling Iron, 129 N. Main St., hosts the Thursday, May 21, Bluffton downtown cash mob. Watch for the "Cash Mob" banner hanging in front of the store as a reminder.

Also watch The Icon for special offers provided by Curling Iron during cash mob hours of 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

In addition, all visitors to the store during cash mob hours may register for a $50 shopping spree.

Cash mobs are sponsored by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce. The intent is to encourage shopping local and highlighting items and services available in Bluffton businesses.

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Captain Aaron Schmutz speaker at Memorial Day ceremony

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 19, 2015 - 6:59pm

Bluffton's traditional Memorial Day activities take place Monday, May 25, according to Dennis Morrison of the Bluffton American Legion Post 382.

A parade will form at 9:15 a.m. at the Bluffton town hall, with a starting time of 9:30 a.m.

The American Legion  honor guard will lead the parade followed by the Bluffton High School band. Additional parade units will follow the band.

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