Events

MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University was honored to welcome farmers, food system professionals, environmental partners and community members from across Ohio as the 19th Annual Stinner Summit convened on campus on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. in Marbeck Center.

Hosted by The Ohio State University’s Agroecosystem Management Program (AMP), this year’s Summit invited participants to explore the theme “Finding Common Ground: Connecting Farms, Food, and Community in the Western Lake Erie Watershed.”

EDITOR'S NOTE: The RSVP deadline is today, December 15.

Monday, December 22 at 12:00 p.m.

MEDIA RELEASE__Maple Crest Senior Living Village is delighted to invite residents, families, neighbors, and community partners to their Community Christmas Dinner on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

FROM FACEBOOK––Due to the intense snow at the Blaze of Lights, the horse-drawn wagon rides had to be cancelled, but... they're coming back to town! 

Bring your kids or plan a Christmas-y date night for that special someone, and join us on Saturday, December 13 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for free rides around town! Thank you, GROB Systems, for sponsoring this wonderful holiday event!

Rides will load and unload in front of 1861 Wine Lounge, 115 N. Main. Stop in to see them for a delicious drink after your ride!

7:00 a.m. on Friday, December 12

MEDIA RELEASE–The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, December 12. The meeting will be held on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall.

The meeting sponsor is the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce. McDonald's will be providing the breakfast.

Program begins at 7:30 a.m. No RSVP is required. Tony Jacomet from Jacomet's Martial Arts will discuss the various types of martial arts and the benefits of martial arts for all ages.

On Thursday, December 11, First Mennonite Church will host a Red Cross Blood Drive. See available times between 1:00-06:00  p.m.

FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__On December 4, the Community Meal will be served by Ebenezer Church and on December 18, Bluffton Presbyterian Church will serve.

All meals are served at 6:00 p.m. and are free and open to the public.

A goodwill offering will be taken to help the local food pantry.

 

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