Lots of news items from Bluffton chamber
Lots of things are happening involving the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce this month. Here's a summary of some of those activities and announcements.
NEW BOARD MEMBER: Daniel Tinch
Daniel Tinch, executive director of Bluffton Family Recreaion, joined the chamber's board of directors in August.
BLAZE OF LIGHTS THEME: 12 Days of Christmas
Let the window decorating and float planning begin. The theme for this year's Blaze of Lights is the 12 Days of Christmas.
2019 ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: Saturday, May 11
Mark you calendars: The next Arts & Crafts Festival will be held on May 11, 2019. Vendors can join our mailing list at mailchi.mp/8f0de5fda0de/arts_crafts_vendors.
LIONS WAY, BENTLEY PATH
Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Celebration: 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Bluffton University practice soccer field at Augsburger and Bentley roads.
BLUFFTON FALL FESTIVAL
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, September 22. At BFR Sports and Fitness, Bluffton Hospital, Downtown Bluffton, Maple Crest, Mennonite Memorial Home and Schumacher Homestead.
SIGN UP FOR A LIBRARY CARD
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when libraries nationwide remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning.
FALL USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will hold the fall used book sale from Sept. 26-29 on the library's lower level. Refreshments will be served and all proceeds support library programs and needs.
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Bluffton Middle School Honor Roll for 1st Quarter, 2026-2027
- Bluffton alumni to discuss lives and vocations in ministry
- Letter: Honoring 20 years of land preservation in West Central Ohio
- Prairie restoration research program on Nov. 20
- Bluffton Lions to hear presentation on humanitarian and disaster relief
- Separate the wheat from the chaff: Multi-ingredient botanicals for cholesterol
- Bluffton Council recap: $5,000 donated for Blaze lights installation
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Beavers sports roundup, November 2-8
- Veterans invited to Bluffton American Legion programs on Veterans Day
- James Raymond Harrod, Jr., 64, was a PGA professional
- Nathan Ulrey, 46, served in the Navy Seabees
- Letter: Thank you, Coach Richards
- Big Brothers Big Sisters launches 2026 year-end giving campaign
- Socktober drive collected 659 pairs for local distribution
- Jeanne Previte, 80, owned and operated Jeanne's Kitchen
- Bluffton Elementary Honor Roll for 1st Quarter 2026-2027
- Lego scarecrow earns GROB top honors from voters
- Former Blufftonite is lieutenant governor-elect of South Carolina
- University to stage costume drama that mixes emotion, humor and contemporary references
- Bluffton High School Honor Roll for 1st quarter of 2026-2027
- Nov. 13 chamber program on Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Monday, November 9, 2026
- Healing and life beyond incarceration explored at Forum
- Nov. 12 opportunity to learn Mahjong
- Door hanger craft class at Pandora library, November 17
- BPL after school movie, November 16
- Hailey's Wellness and Massage provide chair massages at Senior Center
- Bluffton area Women in Business Meeting November 19