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MEDIA RELEASE__The Swiss Community Historical Society will present Night at the Museum on Saturday, October 24th from 6:00-8:00  p.m. Meet historic characters from the Swiss Settlement as you tour Swiss Heritage Center exhibits. 

Guests will encounter several makerspaces in the museum where they can create a take-home craft.  Costumed docents will provide information as you tour the 1843 Schumacher Homestead by candlelight.  At the 1854 barn, you will hear pioneer stories around the fire.

MEDIA RELEASE__Ron Bowerman will conduct a woodcarving workshop at the Swiss Heritage Center on October 19, 20 and 21 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Workshop participants will carve a Christmas tree ornament with the tools provided. The class is limited to five students. The cost is $35 for non-members and $25 for members of the Swiss Community Historical Society.

A $100 deposit is required for the use of the woodcarving tools. To register, call 567-387-9208.

The Swiss Heritage Center and Schumacher Homestead are located at 8350 Bixel Rd.

MEDIA RELEASE__It's that time of year when we have cooler temps and the ground is still warm enough for Barefoot Walks. Let's enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature by taking off our shoes!

Join Daisy Sutkay as she leads a barefoot nature walk in the Bluffton University Nature Preserve. Feel the ground as you walk to better connect with the natural world. All are welcome. Meet at the parking lot by the Moyer Nature Center. Tea and cookies will be provided after the walk.

Three walks are scheduled:

Wed, Oct 14 at 6:00-7:00 p.m. 

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School volleyball team was seeded fourth in the Div. V Northwest 1 Seneca East district in their recent tournament draw.

The Pirates (14-7) play third seed Archbold (17-3) in their first-round match on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. The Bluestreaks are 5-1 in the Northwest Ohio Athletic League, behind only undefeated Patrick Henry (21-0, 6-0 NWOAL).

The following results are from October 6-11 of the Bluffton University 2026-27 athletics season as reported on www.BlufftonBeavers.com:

OCTOBER 6

OCTOBER 7

The Village of Bluffton has issued the following community message regarding 2026 fall leaf pickup:

Traditional leaf pickup is scheduled to begin the last week of October (26-30). Until then, or until further notice, do not place leaves at the curb unless they are in biodegradable bags.

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