On Friday, July 2, the newly constructed roundabout at State Route 103 and Navajo Dr. opened to through traffic.
Two businesses on Pocano Dr.--Luvu A Latte and Knights Inn--can be accessed by turning onto Navajo from the roundabout and then turning onto Pocano from the south.
During construction of the roundabout, there have been westbound and then eastbound detours.
FROM BSC HAPPENINGS_The Bluffton Senior Center's July newsletter highlights the following Bus Trips with Debbie.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Wednesday, July 22 Trip is full, we are taking standby. Departing at 9 a.m. Please note that this bus is full. People will have to sit together on the bus and the train.Boxed lunch included. Please bring money for supper on your own. Cost is $170.00 due at sign up. Level 3 (Flights of Stairs)
FROM BSC HAPPENINGS_The Bluffton Senior Center will host its July monthly meeting on Monday, July 13 at 6:00 p.m.
The program, led by Mike Buettner will give participants the facts on the history of the Dixie Highway, a highway that runs right down Main Street of Bluffton. Senior Center member, Frank Roidt, also turns 90 in July and will be celebrated during the July dinner meeting. He will be offered a red rose and life membership.
MEDIA RELEASE_The Bluffton Senior Center would like to invite you to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States by participating in our July “find a duck” scavenger hunt. There will be mini rubber ducks in USA outfits hidden in the Senior Center store every day of July. If you find a duck and bring it to the desk, you win a prize. One prize per person per day. The hunt will be from July 1 thru the 31 during regular business hours, Monday thru Friday 9-4. No purchase necessary to play. Everyone is eligible. (Ducks are a choking hazard, please watch your young children)
Ticket sales for the America 250 in Bluffton quilt raffle are underway. Featuring patches designed, pieced and quilted by members of the Bluffton Scrap Artists club, the quilt is 91" X 103" and will fit a king-sized bed.
The tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and can be purchased from quilt club members, as well as at the following businesses:
Black Lab Trading Company
Bluffton Senior Citizens Center
1861 Wine Lounge
The quilt winner will be drawn on Saturday, November 28 at the Blaze of Lights festival.
FROM FACEBOOK_For the third year in a row, Bluffton will host Play Music on the Porch Day, a.k.a. PorchFest. On August 29, dozens of live acts will perform from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
The annual event was started by Bluffton resident Erik K. Reneker as a way for local musicians to display their talents. Local residents have engaged by providing outdoor venues on their porches, patios and yards.
