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Published September 26October Business Collective with Bluffton Food Pantry
Events MEDIA RELEASE__The October Business Collective Networking Night will include a presentation by the Bluffton Food Pantry. Business owners and managers are invited to join on October 1 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at 1861 Wine Lounge. Please bring a donation for the Bluffton Food…
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Published September 25Send October 2026 calendar events to the Icon
Here comes October! Send calendar events and updates to info@blufftonicon.com . Check out the current calendar at https://bit.ly/Bluffton_Icon_Community_Calendar Iconoclast View
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Published September 25Fall Festival activities are all over Bluffton, Sept. 26
By Paula Pyzik Scott The 21st annual Bluffton Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26 has a new promoter--the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce--and a mix of new and familiar family-focused activities. The festival provides many free options as well as opportunities to purchase food…
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Published September 245th Annual MHCO Gala will Roll Out the Red Carpet
Events MEDIA RELEASE__Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio will host its fifth annual Gala on October 8. The theme will be “Rolling Out The Red Carpet” with guests invited to engage in an evening of food, fellowship and a touch of Hollywood flair. MHCO's Gala is a fundraising event…
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Published September 23Friends of the Library book sale, Sept. 24-26
Bluffton Public Library FROM FACEBOOK__The annual Friends of the Bluffton Public Library book sale will be happening Friday-Saturday, September 24-26 in the library's lower level. All sale proceeds benefit library services, materials, and programs. Your purchase goes to enriching…
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Published September 18How Dillinger robbed a Bluffton bank
Free event hosted by Bluffton Ohio Historical Society On Saturday, October 10, at 11:55 a.m., the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society (BOHS) will reenact the moment when John Dillinger walked into Citizens National Bank on August 14, 1933 and stole $2,100. The historically accurate…
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Published September 11Invitation to Sept 15 Bluffton Lions program with Dr. William H. Kose
Events FROM THE BLUFFTON LIONS CLUB__William H. Kose, MD, JD, will speak to members of the Bluffton Lions Club at noon on September 15 about cancer and new methods of identification and treatment. This program is open to the public.
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Published September 11Sept. 12 Open Doors offers sneak peek at future Bluffton museum space
9:00-11:00 a.m. Open House Memberships, sponsors, donations needed to create museum By Paula Pyzik Scott The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society (BOHS) is among 300 entities taking part in Open Doors, a state-wide celebration of Ohio history, heritage and preservation. BOHS will…
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Published September 10It's time for Fall Storytime at the Bluffton Public Library
Bluffton Public Library FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton Public Library kicked off its Fall Storytime on Wednesday, September 9. Storytime continues every Wednesday until November 18. Storytime begins at 10:00 a.m. for those under 3 years old and 10:45 a.m. for Pre-K (3-5 year olds).…
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Published September 10Schumacher Homestead plans a farm full of Fall Fest activities
FROM THE SWISS COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY__The public is invited to the Schumacher Homestead during the Bluffton Fall Festival on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00-3:00. The new Heritage Center will be open with demonstrators and exhibits, and the farmhouse, workshop, summer…
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Published September 08Bluffton Historical meets Sept. 9 at the 1899 Depot
Events MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 9 at the 1899 Depot (Bluffton Sportsmen's Club). The public is invited to attend the 7:00 p.m. meeting. Items to be discussed include the Museum Building Campaign, the…
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Published September 08Bluffton Ohio Historical Society takes part in Ohio Open Doors, Sept. 12
Events MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society (BOHS) will open the doors of the two Gary Kirtland buildings to celebrate their purchase for a new BOHS museum on Saturday, September 12 from 9-11:00 a.m. Located at 302 and 314 North Main Street in Bluffton, Ohio, you…