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Bluffton Hospital Disc Golf Course hosted first Bluffton Open on May 4

Details and photos provided by the Bluffton Disc Golf Association

Disc golf Team Mojo of Bucyrus organized a May 4 Star Wars Day tournament, which served as the first ever Bluffton Open at the village's Bluffton Hospital Disc Golf Course. 

The event was a Professional Disc Golf Association-sanctioned singles tournament.

According to Bluffton Disc Golf association member Neil Hauenstein, there were 100 disc golfers from all over Ohio, Indiana and Michigan at the Village Park for the event. Online registration for the contest saw all 100 spots sold within 5 minutes.

There were several divisions, allowing players of all skill levels to compete. Two temporary holes were added to the 18-hole course layout to accommodate more players.

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Bluffton chamber program to spotlight Superior Energy Solutions

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, May 10 on the third floor of the Town Hall. Superior Energy Solutions is the breakfast sponsor and program provider. Twisted Whisk Cafe will be serving the 7:00 a.m. breakfast.

To RSVP, email [email protected].

ABOUT SUPERIOR ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Solutions. Superior Energy Solutions has been in business for 15 years. We will hear about what those 15 years have looked like for the company. In addition, we will hear about solar energy systems and options available to homes, businesses, farms, schools, and municipalities. The program ends with a discussion about what the future holds for the solar industry as a whole, solar in our local communities, and Superior Energy Solutions.

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Remembering couples at the nursing home

Columnist Bill Herr taught high school mathematics and science for 32 years before serving as a volunteer and then as a staff chaplain at two nursing homes.  

By Bill Herr

The love between married couples is powerful, and as chaplain I witnessed it among couples that lived in the nursing home. Here are several examples.

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Learn about dahlias at Garden Club meeting

The Gardeners of the Bluffton Pandora Area are hosting a May 7 program on dahlias with Linda Finsel, a Hancock County Master Gardener volunteer. She will be presenting information on dahlias: the different types and how to plant, grow, harvest and store.

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May 6-19, Lions counting traffic on Bluffton's 11 pathways

Bluffton Lions Club members and friends will be counting pathway traffic on Bluffton's 11 segments of bike and pedestiran for the two weeks starting May 6.

Activate Allen County has advised organizers that these semi-annual counts are helpful in obtaining grants for new Pathways. Signs will be posted showing that the Lions Pathway Count is taking place.

An updated Google map of bike route and pathways is HERE.

4 Guys and a Gal singing group presents finale concert

"Harmonious Farewell"

Get ready for a night of music, as the vocal ensemble "4 Guys and a Gal" from Bluffton High School prepares to take their final bow in a 7:00 p.m. concert on May 18 on the Bluffton Middle School stage. 

Join five students for an unforgettable evening as they showcases the culmination of their high school journey through a selection of songs that celebrate friendship, love and the joy of music. Their repertoire includes timeless classics, barbershop, do-wop and sacred hymns.   

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