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Line dancing, International Coffee Day, Fair Trade Month, Spooky Crafts Day and lots more

Here are special events and services offered in October by the Bluffton Public Library.

A 3D Printer is available for public use again during the month of October. Suggested donations are 50 cents per hour to help cover the costs for filament. The 3D printer is provided through The Northwest Regional Library System (NORWELD), of which Bluffton Public Library is a member.

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Former President Obama said recently that “the biggest threat to Democracy is indifference.” 

According to the web, Indifference is a noun meaning lack of interest, concern or sympathy.  When I wake up in the morning and listen to the news, I find myself shaking my head with a visceral (deep-felt response) when attempting to make sense of our current world. 

Water main project underway

West Elm Street between Rosenberger Drive and Spring Street is now a one-lane street due to water main installation.
The project has two phases.

• Water work phase
October to December –

• Installation of an 8-inch water main, creek crossing, new service lines, new meter settings where required and new fire hydrants.

• Trenches from work performed will be temporarily paved, road is planned to be closed during construction, maintained for local traffic.

Bluffton was the pumpkin capital of Ohio on Saturday. One of the popular activities during the Fall Festival was decorating pumpkins at Bluffton Hospital. Here are three of the pumpkin artists, Kaidree Hohenbrink, Madelyn Agner and Emmit Agner.

Lots of opportunities for youth

Bluffton Family Recreation's Session 2 of youth programming kicks off next week, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.

"Our team of experienced instructors is looking forward to developing youth through a variety of games and skills," he said. "Please call or visit our website to register."

Lil Movers
a class for 2-5 year olds. This class is lead by Education majors from Bluffton University and features a variety of obstacle courses, games, silly songs and dances, and lots of fun!

CLICK HERE for more Fall Festival photos. Bluffton's 14th annual fall festival was a big hit and the weather cooperated, making it a fun day for families to visit Bluffton. Here are several photos of the horse-drawn wagon rides by Jamie Nygaard. 

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