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.
Judah Glick has several decisions to make. Which colors of sand should he choose? The sand art is one of the long-time Bluffton arts and crafts show favorites among youngesters. He is the son of Dave and Mary Glick.
Foodie Tuesdays is launching this summer at The Centre at Bluffton, according to Stacy Stumbaugh.
The first "Tuesday" is May 29. Here's what's involved: It's a food truck event held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Centre, 601 N. Main St.
On the 29th, all who attend may chose dinners from the following food trucks:
• Smokin Dick's BBQ
• Bubba C BBQ
• King's Concessions
• ABC Concessions
• N & H Concessions