The following Bluffton Senior Center travel opportunities were announced in the February 2026 Happenings newsletter.
COACH TRIPS WITH TONYA
Wonders of Iceland | July 9-18, 2026
Join us on a trip around Iceland, Land of Fire and Ice. We will soak in the mineral-rich waters of Myvatn Nature Baths, watch the sun glisten off the icebergs at Diamond beach and spot whales swimming in the wild. We will circle the whole island on this grand adventure. Airfare is included. Price starts at $6,099.00. $250.00 deposit due at sign up. Brochures available at the Senior Center.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton's America 250 committee has scheduled a drone light show for the evening of June 19 following the Lions Club Festival of Wheels.
But what is a drone show? The event will consist of 100 computer-synchronized areodrones (UAVs) creating colorful light formations and 3D pictures in the sky. It’s a nighttime color spectacle in the sky, much like fireworks.
The attached video by drone show provider Hire UAV Pro Drone Light Shows illuminates just what that looks like and how it happens.
Contact Bluffton's America 250 organizers at [email protected] or drop off a donation to the Village of Bluffton with America 250 in the check memo.
MEDIA RELEASE__Congratulations to Bluffton High School swim team members Owen Armstrong, Jackson Bowlus, Jenna Downey, Aaron Ungashick, Camden Verb, and alternates Bodey Benroth & Max Fritsch who will compete at OHSAA D2 State Meet at the C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton.
Prelims are Thursday, Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. and Finals are Friday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. For both days, doors open for spectators at 3:30 p.m.
MEDIA RELEASE__CASA of Allen and Putnam Counties is holding their annual Spring Preservice to train new CASA volunteers. Prospective volunteers will be equipped with the knowledge they need to advocate for abused and neglected children.
CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers advocate for children in the foster system. Volunteers walk alongside these children during their court cases, making recommendations in court for their best interests. Cases with a CASA generally have better outcomes than those that do not.
BLUFFTON__Bluffton High School senior guard Bean Ginther was named honorable mention All-Northwest Conference for boys basketball in voting recently conducted by the league coaches.
Ginther was one of the top Pirate scorers.
Bluffton finished the regular season 9-13 and 1-6 in the rugged NWC.
Lincolnview won the league crown with a 6-1 record, while Lima Central Catholic and Columbus Grove tied for second at 5-2. Spencerville came in fourth at 4-3, followed by Crestview (3-4) and Allen East in a fifth-place tie.
Do you have a budding engineer in your family? If so, join the Bluffton Public Library for exciting STEM engineering challenges one Thursday evening each month at 6:00 p.m. from February-April.
As a family unit, design, test, and modify your own creations.
Meet downstairs in the large activity room. Mark your calendars for February 26, March 19, and April 23.
