Congratulations to Parker McCartney, age 16, for winning the snowman contest with his astronaut snowman, which received 245 votes out of 41 entries.
Tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 19, is the Mother-Son Nerf War and the Daddy-Daughter Dance, and if you are freaking out that you forgot to buy tickets, don’t worry, we have you covered. Tickets for both events will be available at the door for only $7 each (exact change preferred, or checks can be made to Bluffton Parks). Tickets will go on sale 15 minutes before the event, so come a little early to get this taken care of. The Mother-Son Nerf war starts at 2 p.m., and you must bring your own nerf gun and eye protection; the Daddy Daughter Dance begins at 6 p.m.
Princess Merida cordially invites you to a Princess Tea Party. Join us for an enchanted day to delight in some high tea at Washington Park Pavilion, 710 S. Mulberry St., on Saturday, April 15. Party times are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. or 2:45 p.m. The day will include sipping tea, tasting cookies, meeting the brave Princess Merida, dancing, singing, a craft, and plenty of time for photos and autographs. Princess or dressy attire is appropriate. Tickets are on sale at the Clerks / Treasurers Office in City Hall (128 E. Market St.) starting Feb. 21. Youth tickets cost $15, and adults are $10. Parties will be sold one at a time, beginning with 12:30 p.m. followed by 2:45 p.m.
If you still need to sign-up for the Hooked-on Crochet class, now is your chance to register for March’s lessons before they fill up. Learning to crochet will give you a lifetime of pleasure and relaxation. You can learn to create handmade items for yourself and those you love. Classes will be taught by Kathy Gehrett at City Hall (128 E Market) from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays, March 9, 16, and 23.
The cost for three one-hour group lessons is $20, due the first day. Yarn and instructions will be provided, and you will need to bring your own size H hook. Call the park office to pre-register at 824-6069 or email events@blufftonindiana.gov. Class size is limited and open to beginners and advanced students.
Patrick, the playful Leprechaun, will be traveling from park to park in Bluffton this spring, causing mischief and pulling pranks. Children of all ages are encouraged to find this mischievous leprechaun March 1–15. In this “hide and seek” game, a paper cut out of Patrick will be hidden in one of the city trails or parks. If you find the cut out of Patrick the Playful Leprechaun, you must deliver him back to the Parks Department to claim a prize. Call 824-6069 before you stop by our office on the 2nd floor of City Hall (128 E. Market) Monday-Friday between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. so that we can have your prize waiting for you. We will then re-hide Patrick in a different location after he is found. Winners are limited to claiming the prize one time during those two weeks.
We want to thank the following for their generous donations to support the Kehoe Concert Series: Patti Troxel; Diane Humphrey; Barkley Builders, Inc; Family Ford of Bluffton; Steve & Yvette Huggins; Wells County Automotive Supply, Inc (NAPA), Brad & Michelle Baumgartner; Almco Steel Products Corp; Roembke Manufacturing & Design, Inc; Fairway Floor Covering, LLC; Habig Trucking & Excavating, Inc; CJ’s Flooring, Inc; Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Donations are still being accepted at the Wells County Foundation until March 15 if you would like to help support this series.
Parents, please remind your teens that summer applications are due on Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Have a great week!
