February 2 might be Groundhog's Day for the rest of the U.S. In Bluffton's it's unofficially Beaver Day (according to Bluffton Icon). Here's a colony of Beavers in the university bookstore who haven't seen their shadow.
Transition Bluffton will be hosting a game night at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, on the third floor of the Bluffton town hall.
The event includes an evening of games, refreshments and socializing. Games and goodies will be provided, but persons may bring a favorite to share.
This February game night is one of many events hosted by Transition Bluffton. The organization’s mission is to bring people together to build resilience and sustainability in Bluffton and beyond. To learn more about this and future events, visit TransitionBluffton.org or find it on Facebook.
Bluffton University will host an instrumental concert featuring its Concert Band at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, in Yoder Recital Hall. Under the direction of Dr. Roy Couch, assistant professor of music, the concert band will perform both original and arranged compositions.
Bluffton's pathway board, meeting on Feb. 1, is working on details of the Bentley Road pathway. Construction will take place in 2018. The pathway will go from Augsburger Road to the bridge near Kibler Street. Members and village representatives from left, Jesse Blackburn, Jim Harder, John Rich, Dick Ramseyer, Ben Stahl, Greg Denecker, Dima Snyder, Laura Voth and Joe Sehlhorst. Missing, Mitch Kingsley and Fred Steiner.
