Most people think of Santa riding in a sleigh. Not, in Bluffton. Here, he rides in a 1920s-era fire truck.
And, you may join Santa on a Saturday evening cruise around town to see the holiday lights.
It's the longest-ever holiday caravan of vehicles in Bluffton. As of Thursday afternoon 53 vehicles were already signed up to participate.
Santa (and maybe Mrs. Claus) will lead the vehicles while they ride in the fire truck. Jon Kinn will drive the couple and the Bluffton police will lead the caravan.
Connie Niese will hold a craft/flower plate open house on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5450 Hillville Road, Columbus Grove.
"We are located on Hillville Road between Thayer and Cool Roads," she said.
"If you are looking for an unusual gift for that hard to buy for person, these make wonderful Christmas gifts. The sale will be located in the garage. Please bring your masks."
That’s the attitude of this fall’s Bluffton High School’s drama club members.
The show is going on as you read this and, you may watch the video production of it on the Icon.
Although it lacks an official title, the performance involves a series of monologues presented by 17 BHS students.
Click here to watch, or go to the Bluffton school website, open the high school page, next open the club page. Or, go to the bottom of this story and click on the video.
The 34th annual Blaze of Lights will put a new spin on Bluffton traditions.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and village Cultural Affairs Committee have updated celebrations to include a video Town Crier presentation, caravan tour of holiday lights, and a free drive-in movie. Dan Bowden is this year's switch hitter who will turn on the holiday lights.
"You can't stop Christmas from coming" is the 2020 Blaze of Lights theme, notes Paula Scott, the chamber CEO: "We are very excited about our modified events, which are designed to help keep families and friends safe."
The Western Buckeye Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America plans its sixth and final driving tour of the year on Saturday, Nov. 14, according to Dan Groman, director of the local chapter.
“Anyone interested in joining the tour is welcome to meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Bluffton swimming pool parking lot,” he said.
At 8:45 a.m. vehicle owners will head down Main Street and turn onto State Route 103 toward Upper Sandusky where the group will travel to the Wyandotte Indian Mill and Historical Society in Upper Sandusky.
Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 8374 Phillips Road, Bluffton, will hold a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13. Meals are $8 for adults and $4 for youth 10 and under.
This is a drive-thru take out only (no dining in) and you may pay with you pick up your meals.
Adult meal: four pices of fish, cheesy potatoes, green beans, coleslaw and cookie
Child meal: 2 pieces of fish, cheesy potatoes, green beans, applesauce and cookie
