The Bluffton Senior Center is coordinating RTA bus trips designed to help people get familiar with riding the RTA bus that now comes to Bluffton. It is also a nice little trip out of town for those with cabin fever. We ride the regular bus route so please note that the bus does not wait on anyone. Everyone needs to be at the stop before the bus arrives. The RTA bus does not give change so bring $1 bills to pay for your fare. Sign-up sheets are in the trip book.
MEDIA RELEASE__On Saturday, July 12, the Bluffton-Pandora Swiss Community Historical Society will host the second of this summer’s Second Saturday events. Visitors are invited from 1-4:00 p.m. at the Schumacher Homestead, 8350 Bixel Road, Bluffton.
There will be several displays related to hunting and trapping in this area during the second half of the 19th century. At that time these activities were basic survival skills, as settlers depended in part on wild animals for food and clothing.
JUNE 27 MEDIA RELEASE__The fifth annual free concert by The '60s Survivors Band will be held at the Presbyterian Church Gazebo on Thursday, July 17 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The community is invited to "BYO: Lawn chairs, beverages and smiles."
Smokestack Traditional BBQ and Bluffton Baking Co. will begin serving at 5:30 p.m.
The 2025 Bluffton Community Vacation Bible School (VBS) has been scheduled for July 13-17 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Bluffton Family YMCA.
Sponsored by the churches of the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association, VBS is open for children ages 3 (who are potty trained) through those entering 6th grade in fall 2025.
The Thursday, July 17 meeting of the Gardeners of the Bluffton-Pandora area will be about Growing, Harvesting, and Using Herbs, with an emphasis on the square stalked mint family. Guest speaker is Marge Lafollette, Allen Co. Master Gardener Volunteer.
The meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Bluffton Community Garden, 9900 Block of S. Main St., Bluffton.
Meetings are held outside at the Community Garden, so bring a chair and a friend, and plan to explore the various garden plots after the meeting. Meetings are free and open to the public.
