The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce puts out the welcome mat for new Bluffton University students on Saturday, Aug. 24, according to Paula Scott, CEO.
“Join us in welcoming new Bluffton University students, when they visit downtown Bluffton with their orientation groups – and during the coming weeks,” she said.
The chamber will be meeting with some 240 new students who will be exploring the village on Saturday, Aug. 24. They will receive maps and an overview of all the food, shopping, services, and more that the village has to offer.
Thursday is the final day for the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool to be open. Hours are 2 to 6 p.m., and those hours depend upon the number of swimmers at the pool.
The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 donated over $8,100 to 20 different area non-profit organizations on Aug. 15.
The funds were generated from the Legion’s 10th annual charitable golf scramble.
Fred Arnold and Sam Reineke, chair of the golfing event, thanked all the sponsors and golfers for their generous donations. “Without these folks, we would not be able to support all these organizations,” they said.
Allen County Public Health will be hosting a special teen immunization clinic on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 2 – 5 p.m. The clinic will be for pre-teens and teens entering grades 7 through 12 only. All required school vaccines will be offered as well as recommended vaccines.
Allen County Public Health follows the Centers for Disease Control Recommended Immunization Schedule for all Vaccines. ACPH participates in the Vaccine for Children, or VCF, Program. VCF-eligible youth will not be turned away due to inability to pay. Most private insurances also cover vaccines.
Bluffton Clean Up invites Icon viewers to the next “clean up” event.
According to Joy Stemen, it is at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21.
“We plan to meet at the soccer fields in the back of the village park and work our way to the Sportsman’s Club at Buckeye Park. Depending on the water levels, we will be paddling, walking or wading. Likely all three,” she said.
“As always, we try to keep safety a priority, so dress accordingly and wear proper footwear. No bare feet,” she said.
