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.
The week of Oct. 14 will kick off several youth sport-related classes at BFR Sports & Fitness, according to Carole Enneking, BFR director.
K-3 Football Skills (Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 3:30-4:30 PM) and Basketball Skills (Thursday, Oct. 17 from 3:30-4:30 PM) will begin for six weeks (ending the week of December 2nd).
Rookie All Sports will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 15 and meet for four weeks. Dodgeball Play will begin another seven week session on Oct. 25 (Fridays 3:30-4:30 PM); dodgeball is available as a drop-in activity for $3 per day (Free for BFR members).
Allen County Public Health announces the community season flu shot clinic schedule for everyone – 6 months of age and older.
The vaccine will be available at the Allen County Health Department: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 8-9 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. or by appointment. Appointments can be made by visiting our website (www.allencountyhealthdepartment.org) or by phone at 419-228-4457.
