July 2026 Bluffton Lions Club update
FROM LIONS NEWSLETTER__The Bluffton Lions Club has provided updates on the All Abilities Playground project at Legacy Park, earnings from the Festival of Wheels and Ride to Remember and the upcoming election of a new club president.
The playground account is currently at $482,894.
The June 19 Festival of Wheels showed an income of $5,381.90 with 220 cars registered. Some 23 Bluffton Club members helped in various roles for the festival.
The July 11 Ride to Remember had 179 riders with a profit of $9,500 pledged to the Bluffton Bike Path fund.
The resignation letter for Club President by Lion Don Burris was accepted by the board. A special meeting to elect a new president will be on August 4.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
August 4 - Club meeting 6:30 p.m. Town Hall. Special meeting for vote on president position. Speaker is Roman Youngpeter of Legacy Hospice.
August 13 - Northwest Eyecare Foundation meets at Bluffton Town Hall 6:30 PM
August 18 t- Club meeting noon Town Hall. 50/50 charity raffle. Lunch by Lion Greg $7. Speaker TBA.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 9
- Pirate girls soccer loss vs. St. Marys
- Pirate volleyball sweeps Carey
- “The Trumpet Player” sculpture at Bluffton University receives conservation grant
- October 9 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Plenty of action at Oct 10 Dillinger robbery reenactment and motorcycle show
- Caitlyn Couch junior piano recital, October 16
- Bluffton community survey opens for Active Transportation Plan
Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines on Thursday, October 8
- St. John Bible Church to host "Refocus on Purpose" workshop
- Royal riches: Gout
- Has Bluffton made a birder out of you?
- BPL Afterschool activity: Curious Kids Club
- Book and pizza tasting at Bluffton Public Library
- Final 50 for 250 performance at BPL
- Walking through the Suter Corn Maze
- Resident feedback sought for Regional Transportation Plan
- Bluffton University honors three for service, achievement and leadership
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting, Friday, Oct. 9
- Fire extinguished at SRK Industries, plant resumed operation same day
- Bluffton girls tie Grove in NWC showdown
- Pirate volleyball falls to powerhouse Patriots
- BHS GOAT: Latin teacher Margaret Weaver
- Library patrons invited to showcase their collections or causes
- September 2026 land transfers in the Bluffton school district