The Blaze of Lights is more than just a one-day event. In addition to the events taking place on Nov. 26, it includes these elements that continue nightly through Jan. 1:
• the Ream folk art holiday display
• the Gift of Giving light show extravaganza • Bluffton Main Street business district Christmas window displays • a tour of Bluffton’s residential yard lighting
The follies, a weekend of local entertainment held once upon a time in Bluffton were originally part of the Blaze of Lights.
They are back, thanks to Pat Rodabaugh. This year’s performances are at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26, in the Bluffton middle school cafetorium. Tickets are available at the door at $5 for adults, $3 for children and free for youth 3 and under.
Ticket sale proceeds are split between the Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary and the Bluffton Community Assistance food pantry.
Bluffton chamber members last week learned first-hand about Bluffton University’s $26 million Simply Innovate campaign launched in September.
The campaign was introduced to chamber members during the Nov. 11 chamber breakfast, attended by over 60 persons.
Dr. James Harder, Bluffton University president, told those attending the breakfast that the Simply Innovate tagline describes Bluffton University’s faculty, staff and campus community.
In its September Simply Innovate launch, the university also announced a $1-million gift from Greg and Donna Wannemacher.
Village of Bluffton’s Park and Recreation Committee will be meeting Monday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss Resolution No. 20-16: A resolution that the village pond be filled in as soon as possible with construction demolition and other legal materials.
