Events

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.

 

PHOTOS by Bluffton Icon / CLICK to enlarge and view at your own pace

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Some three inches of snow blanketed the 2025 Blaze of Lights. This was the 39th year for the Bluffton event, with parade coordinator Junior Weihrauch estimating that the last Blaze to have weather of this kind was in the early 2000s. While road conditions, temperatures and wind on November 29 impacted attendance and some planned features, the steady snowfall gave Main St. a playground atmosphere. Attendees brought warm smiles and warmer clothing to the event.

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