The largest snowflake ever to land in Bluffton may be viewed as it hangs from a light pole on Main Street in front of Common Grounds and The Food Store. We recommend viewing it after dark.
Despite being August, the snowflake will remain there for a few weeks. The snowflake is part of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce's new holiday lighting plan for Main Street. (see story below)
It's Christmas in August in downtown Bluffton. Really.
Check out the 4-foot-tall lighted snowflake hanging from the light pole in front of Common Grounds and The Food Store at the Main-Cherry intersection. Also check out the 12-foot holiday garland wrapped around the pole.
What's this all about? Has Bluffton lost track of what month it is? The answer is "No."
Several positive things are happening through Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs this summer. The Center's current newsletter is attached to this story for further information.
Here's what's happening with BCE clients:
Superior Energy Solutions: Hired summer intern Steven Maag, an Electrical Engineering student from Ohio Northern University. SES is also taking applications for the new position of Energy Analyst.
The Smurfs (PG) is the feature movie at the Shannon Theatre Aug. 12 to 18.
The schedule of shows follows:
o 2D shows, nightly at 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
o3D shows, nightly at 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. Admission to all 3D shows is $6.
Bluffton Athletic Boosters fall meet the team event, set for Sunday, Aug. 21, at The Centre, has the following times listed for its event.
Following each coach's name is the meet the team introduction time. The time listed below the coach's name is the "coaches corner time," when the coaches are interviewed on the radio.
Football
Coach Lee, 1 - 1:40 p.m.
Coaches' corner time, 2 p.m.
Rev. Lew VanderNaald, pastor of Bluffton Presbyterian Church, has retired from the ministry. His final sermon with the Bluffton congregation was Sunday, July 31.
During August the following worship schedule is underway at the church:
Aug. 14 - Rev. Hank Snedeker, preaching
Aug. 21 - Doug Luginbill, preaching
Aug. 28 - Rev. Hank Snedeker, preaching
A Multiple Sclerosis education seminar is planned for 6 p.m, Wednesday, Aug. 24, at The Centre, 601 N. Main St.
Dr. Bauer will present a discussion on "Gilenya (Fingolimod)." Persons interested in attending may RSVP at 800-973-0362. A light meal is planned.
"This is a great education opportunity to receive information about the new capsule Gilenya. Dr. Bauer has many patients who are on this new therapy," said Tracy Steele. "It is also have time to ask questions about your walk with MS or a family member's walk.
On July 26 Pandora village council passed the third reading of a resolution allowing annexation of the St. John Mennonite Church property into the village.
Minutes from the meeting follow:
The Pandora Village Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday,
July 26, 2011, at 7:00 PM at the Municipal Building with President of Council, Rick Fricke, presiding in the absence of Mayor, John Schlumbohm.
Members Present: Vance, Hall, Stall, Fricke
Members Absent: Painter, Blank
The fourth annual performation fundraiser for Bluffton Campus Life/YFC is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Campus Life Building, 111 W. College Ave.
Entertainmen is provided by students of Krysti's Music Studio. Food will be served for breakfast and lunch.
The cost is a donation to YFC. To donate money to YFC/Campus Life, contact one of Krysti's Music Studio students, come to the event on Saturday, or call Krysti Schey at 419-233-5255.
Several drawing take place during the event. Persons may enter any of the following for every $10 donated.
