Where do we start? There's lots of events in October and November in Bluffton. Here's an update from the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Based upon this list, Bluffton's October goes out like a lion and November comes in like one.

CEMETERY HISTORY WALK
Maple Grove Cemetery history walks at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., Oct. 19 and 20, sponsored by the Bluffton Icon. Non-scary walks with donations going to the Bluffton Public Library. Openings remain in all four walks. Persons are invited to show up at a time that best suits.

GETTING YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER WORKSHOP 
7- 8:00 p.m., October 16, 2019, 101 N. Main (front)
Faith Investment Services is partnering with Fortman Insurance, Scott Basinger, attorney at law, and Neil Reichenbach CPA to answer questions about organizing your financial affairs. Many questions cross the lines of specialty – so there will be multiple experts in one room. RSVP 419-358-4207 or email [email protected]

BLUFFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
HOLIDAY GIFT SILENT AUCTION
Support Bluffton Public Library with a donation (gift baskets, individual items, or cash) to the annual Holiday Gift Silent Auction. Donations are tax deductible and will be recognized via flyers, library website, and social media. Drop off deadline: Saturday, Oct. 19. Questions? Email [email protected]. The auction runs Nov. 1 -25.

BCE BROWN BAG: DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT?
Noon, Wednesday,m Oct. 23, third floor Bluffton Town Hall. A casual discussion with Jesse Blackburn, Village of Bluffton Administrator, and Michael Rudey, Chief Building Official for Wood County. RSVP [email protected] DETAILS blufftonentrepreneurs.com

DARE TO DREAM FUNDRAISER
6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, Crimson Lane, 4600 Hardin County Road 1, Ada.  Bluffton Lions 6th annual wine tasting and auction benefiting Bluffton Bike and Pedestrian Pathway projects and other Lions Club service projects. $25 per person. Register at blufftonlions.org.

UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
Watch your mail for a United Way of Bluffton, Beaverdam and Richland Township pledge form. Support local agencies that assist our community. You may designate the specific agency you wish to support or select multiple recipients. GOAL $26,500.

FINAL FARMERS MARKET OCT. 26
Stock up now on local produce and cottage foods at the Bluffton Farmers Market, 102 S. Main St.

DOWNTOWN GARLANDS
The Bluffton Fire Department will install downtown holiday garlands on Saturday, Nov. 9, weather permitting. Downtown businesses, please put your boxes out the night before. Installation will begin about 8 a.m. BACKUP DATE: Nov. 16.

BLAZE DISPLAY HELPERS
Volunteers are invited join in setting up lights and the Ream Display on November 9. Contact Joe Sehlhorst or Jeff Stratton of the village's Cultural Affairs Committee to sign up: (419) 358-2066.