Bluffton has a calendar full of events taking place this weekend - everything from a visit from Santa, an art gallery opening and a performance of Handel's "Messiah."
The Bluffton High School Guidance Office is sponsoring a financial aid meeting for parents and students of juniors and seniors who are planning to continue their education beyond high school. The meeting will be held at the high school library, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.17. Lawrence Matthews, director of financial aid at Bluffton University, will be the presenter for the evening. He will discuss financial aid and filing the FAFSA form.
Meet Bluffton's newest business of 2015 - that's right.
Bluffton Pediatrics will open on Jan. 5, 2015 at 505 E. Jefferson St., Suite A, in what most Icon viewers know as the front offices of the Diamond Manufacturing building.
Beth A. Bish, CNP, pediatric nurse pracitioner, is co-owner along with her husband, Jim Bish, RN. The business was introduced at a Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast earlier this fall, and Icon viewers will hear more about its services closer to its opening date.
A new Bluffton business, Gallery 323, will celebrate an opening Saturday, Dec. 6, from 4-7 p.m. The studio store, located at 323 N. Main St., will feature art and gifts. The varied inventory includes ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, paintings and prints by area artists.
Saturday’s opening event offers patrons an opportunity for a first look and early selection, along with holiday treats and beverages.
It was the largest Blaze of Lights parade ever. With temperatures in the mid-50s parade watchers were five-people deep along Main Street on Saturday night.
Float winners were:
First place - Bethel Church of Christ
Second place - St. Mary's Catholic Church
Third place - Trinity Lutheran Church,
CHECK OUT OUR PARADE PHOTO ALBUM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.
