Events

Three events are scheduled in Bluffton on September 3

The Gaden Shartse Monastery monks will visit Bluffton, Findlay and Carey as part of their 2024 National Tour. Tour objectives are to share the monks' Tibetan cultural heritage; chants and rituals for healing; and practices for inner peace and compassion. Also, the tour serves as a fundraising initiative to construct a Khangtsen (dormitory) at Gaden Shartse Monastery.

September 21, 2024, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
176 Albert St,, Bluffton

The Bluffton Democrats are hosting a "front porch-front yard-driveway pop up  event" on Saturday, September 21. From the organizers: "Democrats — and other friendly folks who are undecided or who are Independents —in the surrounding counties of Allen, Auglaize, Van Wert, Putnam, Hancock, Hardin, and Van Wert are invited to take a break from their busy schedules to stop at our temporary election headquarters at 176 Albert St."

NOTE: The Vine St. stages will be open later than neighborhood locations. If any players want to join there, it will be open to audience participation.

CORRECTION: In our original version Eric Reneker's last name was misspelled.

By Benji Bergstrand

Porch Fest is coming to Bluffton on Saturday, August 31. This community-wide music festival held on porches throughout the Bluffton community will feature 15 different performers/groups playing at 12 different locations. 

6:00 p.m. at Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St.
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio and Everence are hosting a Concert on the Lawn this Sunday, August 25.

Ryan & Susan will be performing. All are invited to bring a lawn chair and enjoy some ice cream courtesy of Bluffton Dari Freeze.

September 12, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
3rd Floor, Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St.

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host an Incentives For Growth program, "I'm Just Here For The Food & Employees" on September 12. 

By Paula Pyzik Scott

From 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, the Allen County Public Health Department is hosting a Bluffton Parks Forum at the Buckeye Park Picnic Shelter.

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