MEDIA RELEASE__The beloved Blaze of Lights event is ready to illuminate Bluffton with holiday cheer once more. Organized by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Village of Bluffton, this year's celebration is set to provide a full day of festive activities on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Celebrate Small Business Saturday - Shop Local All Day!
Start your day by supporting Bluffton’s local businesses. Discover unique gifts and enjoy special deals as you shop small, reinforcing the community ties and getting into the holiday spirit.
Event Highlights:
4:00 p.m. - Vine Street Food Trucks: Indulge in a variety of flavorful options from local food trucks stationed on Vine Street, offering a delicious bite to delight every palate.
This Thursday, November 20 is the last official meeting of Women in Business for 2025. The event is at 7 p.m. on the third floor on Town Hall, where the group will gather over cookies to hear and learn from each other.
The program is all about your business and what you care to share. Each participant has up to 3 minutes to talk about whatever they care to share about themselves and their business.
Organizers note that this gathering directly after the Jingle Bell Stroll: "Hope you can still make it, after enjoying the local shopping experience."
FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced four dates--all Saturdays--for the Winter Farmers Market at the Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St. Hours for the winter market are 8:30 a.m.-noon.
NOV 10 MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, November 14. The meeting will be held on the third floor of the Town Hall and Twisted Whisk will be providing the breakfast at 7:00 a.m.
The November program will be provided by Sarah Ricker, owner of Whirlwind Productions
Sarah specializes in empowering nonprofits and small businesses with marketing strategies and solutions for their events and fundraisers. She is also an expert in creating marketing material, updating websites and designing business logos.
FROM BSC NEWSLETTER__Guitars for Vets will be at the Bluffton Senior Center on Wednesday, November 12 at 2:30 p.m. G4V is a non-profit organization that provides free guitar lessons to veterans struggling with physical injuries, PTSD, etc.
The Veterans take lessons in a ten-week structured program which has been shown to decrease symptoms in participants. Findlay vets will speak on the program and their band AWOL.
MEDIA RELEASE__On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, members of American Legion Post 382 will be visiting Mennonite Memorial Home at 1:30 p.m.; Maple Crest at 3:30 p.m.; and Willow Ridge at 4:00 p.m.
All local veterans and their spouses are encouraged to attend.
