Science, sports, experiencing new cultures, super heroes, time travel and the Olympics are all part of Bluffton Family Recreation’s summer camp open to youths ages 5 to 12.
Registration for summer is now underway. Youth may participate the entire summer or may pick and choose weeks, depending upon the number of campers signed up each week.
The camp begins Tuesday, May 29, and continues weekdays through Aug. 25, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director. No camp takes place on Memorial Day or July 4th.
By Christine Schroeder, MOT, OTR/L
We all have that favorite restaurant……that one place we just can’t resist. Our go- to place for special occasions. If you have committed to a healthier lifestyle, does that mean you have to kiss that restaurant good-bye? Not necessarily …….
However, adopting a healthy lifestyle does mean holding yourself accountable.
The Bluffton Soccer Club’s American Club two-day tournament will bring 30 youth soccer teams to town, according to Ron Koontz.
The event attracts nearly 750 visitors to the community. Teams compete at four Bluffton University fields (see the map attached). The fields are at the intersection of Bentley Road and Elm Street-Augsburger Road.
Competing team include:
• U12 coed Division 1
• U 12 coed Division 2
• U 12 girls
• U 15 coed Division 1
• U 15 coed Division 2
The Bluffton town hall concert series announces two performances, according to Jeff Yoder. Both performances are free and open to the public.
Sam Stucky and Heather Kropf will perform at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 31.
May 31st at 7:30, Sam Stucky and Heather Kropf. Claire Wellin will perform at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 7.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a free, family-friendly movie on the spacious Presbyterian church lawn.
"Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey," will be shown Friday, June 15, beginning at 9:15 p.m. Follow the adventures of three pets as they go searching for their owners. The movie is rated G.
As a nod to the vintage cars that will be cruising down Bluffton's streets that evening, freshly made popcorn will be available for only 10 cents a bag.
In the event of rain, the movie will be shown in the church sanctuary.
(FINDLAY) - The road to Columbus starts in Findlay for the Bluffton Track & Field teams. Thursday a few finals were run and several preliminary events took place with the finals to come Saturday again at Findlay.
Photos by Jamie Nygaard
They arrived in golf carts, scooters, bikes, tandem bikes, riding lawn mowers, tractors and basically anything with wheels and sometimes a motor.
Bluffton High School seniors made their final grand entrance to school this morning (Friday, May 18).
Legend has it that the the BHS class of 1998 was the first to make this, now traditional event, the only way Bluffton seniors arrive at school on their last day as a student in the school system.
Several Bluffton area Vacation Bible Schools are planned this summer. Here’s a summary of those events made available to the Icon. Churches with VBS details not on this list may contact the Icon at [email protected]
Shipwrecked – Rescued by Jesus
Ebenezer Mennonite, 8905 Columbus Grove Road
June 3-8
6:30-9 p.m.
Ages 4 to 6th grade
Register online at www.ebenezermennonite.org
The Blanchard Valley Medical Practices (BVMP) Bluffton Specialty Clinic, located within Bluffton Hospital, is now providing gastroenterology services. These services will be offered by Vivian Chidi, MD and Brenda Keller, CNP, providers at Gastroenterology Associates of Northwest Ohio, a division of BVMP.
The experienced providers are devoted to the care of patients with diseases and disorders of the digestive tract including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas and colon.
Krysti’s Music Studio students present eight music recitals between Saturday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 29, according to Krysti Schey, manager and teacher. The studio is located at 334 S. Main St., Bluffton.
Each recital is open to the public and held at Rockport United Methodist Church, 5505 Rockport Road. Over 120 students are involved in these performances.
