National Night Out needs you!
The 6th annual Bluffton/Pandora National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 6. The evening includes food and snacks, plenty of give-a-ways, fire truck displays and rides, face painting, bounce houses, live music.
The evening looking like this:
• All day – free swimming at Bluffton Community Swimming Pool
• 6 to 9 p.m. – free events open to the public at the pool
• 9:30 p.m. – (approximate time) free fireworks, compliments Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce
• Expect a crowd of between 2,000 and 2,500 in attendance
· Rain date – Wednesday, Aug. 7
How you can help
“We need many volunteers, monetary and “in-kind” donations," said Oglesbee, adding that this is a “leave your wallet at home” event. “We use no taxpayer money to put this on, so donations are crucial.”
Send checks to:
Bluffton Police Department
Payable to “Village of Bluffton”
154 N. Main St.
Bluffton, OH 45817
• Or, call Oglesbee at the police department, 419-358-2961, extension 110, or email him at: [email protected].
• Want to volunteer? Contact Abby Michael, Bluffton police officer, 419-358-2961, extension 192, or email her at [email protected]. Volunteers will work two shifts: 5:15 to 7 p.m., and 7 to 9:15 p.m.
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