Living in Bluffton

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The coffee is on at Bluffton Family Recreation.

Amy Byers, BFR sports coordinator, invites Icon viewers to drop in at BFR on Thursdays from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

That’s when Coffee Walks take place. The coffee and walks are free to BFR members and track pass holders. Twisted Whisk Café sponsors the coffee.

Coffee walks take place each Thursday through the end of March. 

Since 2014 he served as membership director of the Findlay Family YMCA

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Daniel Tinch is the new executive director of Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Amy Blackburn, BFR board president. His first day at BFR was Feb. 12.

“We are very excited to have Tinch lead our staff,” said Blackburn. “He has several connections to our community and his six years experience with YMCAs will certainly enhance our programming.”

Deadline to register is March 18 at BFR

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Bluffton Family Recreation is accepting registrations for a fourth, fifth and sixth grade girls' volleyball league this spring, according to Amy Byers, sports director.

Registrations are due by Sunday, March 18. League play takes place on Saturdays from April 7 through May 12.

Cost is $30 for BFR members and $60 for non-members. Register on line at www.bfronline.com.

BFR is located at 215 Snider Road Bluffton, phone 419-358-4150.

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Icon viewers interested in developing a winter workout routine can get help from Bluffton Family Recreation.

Matt Wannemacher, personal trainer, is available for BFR members in a free consultant basis to help develop a workout plan.

“We will talk about each individual’s goals, where the person is at the moment exercise-wise, and where the person wants to be,” he said.

The workout plan will help the BFR member get started. Wannemacher, a BFR staff member, is always available to answer questions.

When it closes or opens later in the morning

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Bluffton Family Recreation, 2015 Snider Road, follows winter storm level indicators in determining when it closes due to the weather.

Here's the BFR weather closure policy:
• Level 1 - BFR opens at 8 a.m. - and all classes are cancelled.
• Level 2 - BFR opens at 10 a.m.
• Level 3 - BFR is closed

For more information contact BFR at 419-358-4150.

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Bluffton Family Recreation announces its next session of after-school youth programming held from Feb. 19 to March 30.

The following programs are signing up now:

Soccer Fun (6 & under)- Mondays 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Rookie Sports- Tuesdays 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Soccer Skills- Thursdays 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Football Basics- Thursdays 4:30-5:30 p.m.
K-3 Basketball-Thursdays 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Little Movers (18months-5yrs)- Fridays 10a.m.

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