A county-wide levy is on the Tuesday, May 7, Ohio primary.
It is a small sales tax increase renewal for the Allen County Regional Transit Authority. The tax is one-tenth of one percent, which equals 2 cents on a $20 purchase.
And, yes, Bluffton benefits from the tax. The Icon provides the following Q & A about the levy:
What is the May 7th Levy for Allen County RTA and how much will it cost me?
The Bluffton Public Library program will cover 2019 Summer Programming during the Friday, May 10, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast, according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO.
RSVP by Wednesday, May 8, to [email protected] if you plan to attend.
She said: "Each summer, the library’s goal is to encourage people of all ages to read and continue learning throughout every stage of their lives.
Opening day for the Bluffton Farmers Market is Saturday.
Located in the Citizens National Bank parking lot at 102 S. Main St.,, the market runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon every Saturday morning from May through October.
Managed by Greg Probst, the Bluffton Farmers Market has more than 20 vendors signed up for the full year. Products and vendors vary by the season, giving shoppers a selection of fresh, local products. Vegetables, fruits, plants, and cottage foods are included in the market.
Bluffton Diesel Service and Southgate Lanes’ “Help Bluffton” Scotch mixed doubles bowling benefit on April 20 raised $4,974 to support three local non-profits:
• Bluffton Community Assistance Corp.
• Bluffton Family Recreation
• Bluffton Child Development Center
Donations to the community assistance program will support the Bluffton food pantry. Donations to BFR support its programming. Donations to the child development center support its playground fund.
Ever wanted to grow your own veggies, cutting flowers, and fresh herbs in a full sun location?
If so, come out to Bluffton’s Community Garden and rent a plot for the growing season. Grow all those delicious herbs like basil, cilantro and parsley along with vegetables like tomatoes, green beans, peppers and squash in your very own garden plot; all the ingredients needed for great summer feasts, or to preserve for winter eating.
