A Pirate's life is BFR Adventure Camp theme; get ready for Labor Day weekend run
Children ages 3 1/2 to 5 are welcome to participate in a four-day, mini camp at BFR the week of July 25, according to Carole Enneking, BFR director.
Daily sessions meet from 9-10:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Activities will include crafts, games, snack and theme-based projects. Cost is $45 ($30 BFR members) and advanceregistration is required calling BFR Sports & Fitness 419-358-4150.
BFR Labor Day Weekend 5K Approaches
Runners and Walkers are encouraged to start training for the annual benefit race to be held on Saturday, Sept. 3 (check-in 8:30 a.m.). The 3.1 mile course begins at BFR and runsthrough Bluffton neighborhoods.
A Pump n Run option will again be offered, allowing participants to combine weight lifting challenges thatwill lessen their run time. Cost for the race and pump n run is $15.
A 1-mile Fun Run is also offered for youth and walkers. Visit the websitewww.bfronline.com for more information about the race. Volunteers are needed to serve as course assistants, as well.
Stories Posted This Week
Monday, October 19, 2026
- Jess Express Travel is the Icon's newest advertiser
- Gatchel 7th in girls, Pirates 4th at NWC cross country meet
- Veterans invited to Pandora-Gilboa banquet, November 10
- October 19 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Wearable sculptures featured in exhibit On Soft Ground
- Historic depot rentals offered for meetings and parties
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
- Production offers a modern take on the story of St. Clare of Assisi
- Bluffton volleyball edged in 5 by Van Buren
- Pirate girls soccer tie O-G
- Bluffton Council recap: Officers honored for 25 years of service
- Bluffton Clean Up teams up with Troop 3256 Cub Scouts
- Ada FFA: Feeding the Farmers
- Nov. 7 Fall Community Day at Bluffton University
- Quarry Farm Nature Preserve news for Fall 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
- DeWine announces $200M Rural Health Transformation program award
- Herb program with Marge Lafollette, Oct. 15
- Prairie seeding activity at Bluffton University, October 24
- Food for thought: Choline for the brain
- Results for 5K on October 2, Bluffton University Homecoming event
- 15 minutes with Sherry Miller, senior center activities coordinator