Living in Bluffton

FROM FACEBOOK_Bluffton University has announced its summer program through the Sauder Visual Arts Center. Registration is now open for Summer Mud 2026.

The program is designed for all skill levels, ages 14 years, in the ninth grade or above. The class specializes in functional stoneware pottery with instruction available Monday through Thursday from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. The studio will be open for individual work daily from 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. 

FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__On Tuesday, June 2 at 1:30 p.m., David Marosher, owner of the Safety Crew, will be teaching a First Aid for Seniors class. This will be a modified class designed especially for seniors. He will teach how to stop bleeding, how to do the Heimlich Maneuver if you are by yourself, how to use an AED machine, etc. Class is free. Registration is requested.

FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__Chef Penny from Sunrise Senior Living will be providing dinner for the 6:00 p.m., June 8 Senior Center member dinner meeting.

Chef Penny is serving spaghetti, salad and breadsticks. The meal is free but reservations are required and need to be made by Wednesday, June 3. 

Bev Armstrong will be the emcee and Ryan Bowsher, grandson of Ginny and Larry Moser, will be speaking on Living a Life Long Legacy.

MEDIA RELEASE_The Bluffton Public Library will be hosting a short presentation on the indigenous Three Sisters Garden method on Tuesday, June 2, at 6:00 p.m.

Participants will go home with a collection of seeds featured in the presentation, which will include three of the oldest corn, beans, and squash seed varieties found in America. The seeds will be donated by Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. The program is open to adults, teens, and children with an accompanying adult and will be held at the library in the lower level. 

The 2026 Spring newsletter has been mailed to all Bluffton local school residents. It includes messages from all three school principals and the following "Superintendent News" from Superintendent Greg Denecker. OPEN THE PDF NEWSLETTER

SUPERINTENDENT NEWS
The school year is quickly coming to a close with an early dismissal at 1:00 P.M. on the last day, Wednesday, May 27. We hope all our students had a positive experience in our district.  

FROM FACEBOOK_Those wishing to have a pool party may do so at the Bluffton Community Pool. According to a Facebook post, patrons may rent the pool before or after regular pool hours for $375. This is for a 2-hour rental, and a $75 deposit must be made at the time of booking.

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