The Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon will be closed and on pause for an extended Juneteenth weekend, Friday, June 19-Sunday, June 21. We will continue to post breaking news. Send information and inquiries 24/7 to [email protected]. You may also leave a message at 567-400-4266.
BPL UPDATES_The library is hosting Read with a Dog (R) that will be held on Friday, June 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participants may register at the library to sit down and read for 10 minutes with a Pet Partners dog (or a bunny!) Pet partners will provide the animals. The event is open to children/teens (with a participating adult).
BPL UPDATES_Words & Wine Book Discussion (R) will be held Thursday, July 23 at 6:00 p.m. at 1861 Wine Lounge to discuss Dinosaurs at the Dinner Party by Edward Dolnick. There is limited seating and the book discussion is open to Adults 21 and over. Refreshments are available for purchase.
Join us for an evening to relax, socialize, and discuss. Register in June and check out the book at the library front desk.
At dusk on Friday, June 19, the Bluffton Celebrates America 250 committee will host a drone light show at Harmon Field, 125 E. College Ave.
The approximately 15-minute display will consist of over 100 computer-synchronized areodrones (UAVs) creating colorful light formations and 3D pictures in the sky, following an America 250 theme.
Seating in the stadium is limited to the Harmon Field home stands. Standing room only on the home fence line There will be no field seating. Wheelchair users will be on the cement path.
BPL UPDATES_The Bluffton Public Library has partnered with Activate Allen County to offer a plant swap event.
The fourth annual Plant Swap will be held on Thursday, June 25, at 6:00 p.m. Participants are asked to bring plants to swap with each other, both house plants and outdoor perennials are allowed.
Provided by Dan Groman
Vintage Chevrolet Club of America (VCCA)
After finishing college, Larry and Judy Reichenbach got married in August of 1964. Larry had recently purchased a 1958 Corvette. He was forced to rebuild the transmission the night before (and the day of) their wedding. They got it done in time to take it on their honeymoon, but it had a number of problems during the time they owned it, so they traded it in for a different car. With a lasting fondness for the earlier Corvette, a co-worker offered a 1959 Corvette to Larry for purchase, which he purchased in 1971. Carefully restoring it, Larry returned it to like-new condition in 1980. This became Judy's favorite car. They went to car shows, and as the family came along, they continued to do so. Years later, Larry restored the car a second time, and to this day it maintains a beautiful appearance.
