Galley Book Group - Mixed Titles (R) will meet on Thu., Mar. 26 at 6:00 p.m. This discussion will be of an assortment of Galley books provided by the publishers, scheduled to be published between January and April 2026. Register for the discussion, read a book from the box as soon as you are able, return so others can read it and repeat as desired until the discussion date. At the discussion, the group will briefly talk about each book read, rate the titles, and discuss whether it is book-discussion-worthy.
The first Bluffton council meeting of 2026 was called to order by Mayor Johnson who proceeded to administer the Oath of Office to incoming Council members Thomas Downey, Liz Gordon-Hancock and Phil Talavania. Their terms are through December 31, 2029.
Phil Talavania will serve as the Council President for this calendar year.
Open Chess on Tuesdays! The library has an area designated on the Main Floor for open chess from 5:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday the library is open. Bring your own board or use one of the library’s! All ages are welcome!
The January 9 breakfast meeting of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce provided the following updates. The chamber's next breakfast meeting is February 13.
CHAMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
The 2026 Chocolate Walk will be held on Thursday, February 5. Stay tuned for information about participating businesses and ticket sales.
The chamber will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Maple Crest’s new fitness center on Tuesday, January 27, time TBA.
