Between the temperatures and the autumnal light, October is turning out nicely. According to statistics collected by Pandora weather observer Guy Verhoff, for the first 18 days of October high temperatures were 65 degrees (F) or warmer. Twice during that time the high temp was 79 degrees. It's only been in the last few days that we are shifting away from that.
Fall days have fall nights and those temperature are staying lower. In fact, October night time lows have been in the 40's for 14 of 21 days.
Several youth and adult class options will open soon at BFR Sports and Fitness, according to Carole Enneking, director.
Basketball skill program for youth
Youth athletes preparing for upcoming seasons and or those working to improve in the off-season are welcome to register for the upcoming sport programs at BFR Sports and Fitness.
Bluffton hosted a kick-off workshop of Allen and Hancock County officials charged with improving the health of local residents. The two-hour session on Oct. 9 focused largely on increasing accessibility for bikers and pedestrians in Bluffton.
With changes in weather, BFR Sports & Fitness staff welcome area individuals and families to come inside for activity. BFR offers recreation passes and full memberships for access to the facility.
Recreation passes may be purchased in blocks of 10 visits ($30) or as a Family Rec Pass ($150 per year). Rec Passes offer access to the indoor track, gymnasium and arena during hours unscheduled for BFR programs.
DTR Industries, 320 Snider Road, Bluffton’s largest employer, celebrates its 25th anniversary with a community open house on Saturday, Oct. 12.
The community program is from 10 a.m. to noon. A program recognizing several groups, takes place at 10:30 a.m. The morning also includes plant tours, light refreshments and a performance by the Bluffton High School band.
Following the morning event DTR associates and their families will have an afternoon of activities.
