Bluffton, Ohio is celebrating America's Birthday. The Bluffton Senior Center's front window is the place to get information about upcoming celebrations.
On April 18, the Bluffton Senior Center will host a "Colonial Games and Past Times" from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will introduce participants to games that were played 250 years ago.
Organizers hope to feature a demonstration of Whist and other children's games. Those interested in learning to play are encouraged to let the Senior Center know.
Crochet Workshop: Flowers and Shamrocks (R) ($) will be held Tuesday, March 10 at 6:00 p.m. Join Hannah of Bluffton Art Co. as she guides you through the process of creating crochet flowers and/or shamrocks. Cost is $10 and includes the crochet hook. Register in person or online as space is limited. Open to adults, and teens and children with an accompanying adult.
Spredges: decorative book edges are the latest trend. Come into the library and find your next book, not by the title, but by its colorful book edge. Stay tuned for a Spredges: decorative book edges program in April.
By Casey Heilman Allen
SWCD District Administrator
MEDIA RELEASE__For over forty years, the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District has helped local pond owners stock their ponds affordably, and we are thrilled to carry on this tradition.
Adding fish to your pond sparks a thriving food chain among plants, fish, and all the creatures that call it home. Healthy fish are the secret to a balanced ecosystem. They not only keep pesky insects in check but also feast on extra nutrients from aquatic plants, helping your water stay clear and vibrant.
The Annual Garage Sale will take place March 26, 27 and 28 at the Bluffton Senior Center. A special half-price sale will be offered Monday, March 30 in the morning.
In preparation for the sale, the Senior Center will be closed Wednesday, March 25. Organizers are seeking volunteers to help set up, tear down and work the sale. Those looking to volunteer should sign-up in the office or call in, 419-358-8971.
Donations for the sale are being accepted through Friday, March 20.
The phrase “say cheese” for photos appears in newspaper articles starting in the 1940s. In 1943, the Oxford English Dictionary cites the phrase being repeated by Joseph E. Davies, who was the United States ambassador (1936-1938) to the Soviet Union and appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Prior to “saying cheese” other words such as prunes, whiskey, and cheese with crackers were used by photographers to get you to smile.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University is pleased to announce that alumni Hannah (Kehr ‘07) Heinzekehr will address the graduating class during the 2026 Commencement ceremony on May 2 in the Sommer Center.
Heinzekehr serves as senior program director for strategic communications in the Office of the President at the University of Notre Dame. In this role, she leads communications efforts, supports major events and strategic initiatives, and manages special projects in service to the President.
FROM BLUFFTON SCHOOLS NOTIFICATIONS__High School Boys Basketball will play in the OHSAA D5 District Final game vs. Margaretta on Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m. at Lakota High School (5200 Co Rd 13, Kansas, OH 44841).
Tickets must be purchased online at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets or with a QR code at the gate. Adults $10, Students $5 No cash tickets will be available.
FROM OHIODNR.GOV__The State of Ohio is reminding residents that Ohio Revised Code 1503.18 prohibits most open burning in unincorporated areas in March, April, May, October, and November between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. This code is under the authority of the Ohio Division of Forestry.
Local governments or fire departments may have local burn rules established. It is good practice to check with these local entities prior to conducting open burns.
