AARP volunteers are taking appointments for free income tax assistance this winter at Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, according to Tonya Meyer, center director.
The first day of tax assistance is Thursday, Feb. 1. The assistance will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 12. Assistance takes place at the center, 132 N. Main St., Bluffton, with appointments beginning at 9 a.m. each day.
The 2018 Bluffton Arts & Crafts Festival has an opening for a vendor manager, according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO.
This year's show is Saturday, May 12, in downtown Bluffton.
"The manager will coordinate setup and teardown on the day of the event, direct vendors to their booths, and serve as a chamber contact person.," said Scott. "The manager will also provide feedback for planning 2018 and future festivals."
The Village of Bluffton is considering a $1.2 million West Elm Street improvement project this year. The price tag is based on a preliminary construction estimate provide by Choice One Engineering.
The project extends from Spring Street to Bentley Road.
Bluffton council’s personnel and finance committees hopes to develop a comprehensive pay ordinance for village employees this year.
The two committees discussed options in a joint meeting Jan. 12. Meeting with council members Phill Talavinia, Mitch Kingsley and Dave Steiner were village employees Jack Huber, Jesse Blackburn, Ryan Burkholder and Matt Oglesbee.
A book signing with Fred Steiner, author of the newly released book “The Bluffton We Never Knew,” takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, at Book ReViews, 123 S. Main St.
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“The Bluffton We Never Knew,” includes photographs from our first half century, 1861 to 1911. The book, with 106 pages, includes nearly 170 black and white photographs of Bluffton.
The Icon invites viewers to enter its Super Bowl football contest. It’s easy to enter:
• Pick the game winner and winning point spread.
• Entry deadline noon, Sunday, Feb. 4
• One overall winner receives 2 tickets to the Shannon Theatre, Bluffton, and your choice: Bluffton Icon or Ada Icon cap.
• Enter as often as you want – you may only enter in your name one time. The online entry form is on the bottom of every inside Bluffton Icon page.
