Congratulations to Finn Brackin for winning the Bluffton Parks Department’s Virtual Costume Contest! His adorable homemade train engine costume stole the hearts of 214 voters. We want to thank everyone who participated in the contest; we loved seeing all the creative costumes.
We would also like to congratulate Landen Lautzenheiser for being the first child to find Walter the Wandering Turkey at Pickett’s Run Park. Keep an eye on the Bluffton Parks Department’s Facebook page to see when Walter will be hiding again in one of the city parks.
It was a beautiful day last Saturday for our annual WOOF trail run for the 132 runners who participated in the race. To view the race results, visit http://www.erunner.biz/results.
For those who want to keep active over the winter months, we are now accepting registration for the Wells Winter 100-Mile Challenge. Whatever your fitness goals are for 2024, this challenge will help you build and maintain a solid base while reinforcing good habits and consistency through group accountability and motivation. All you need is an average of just under 10 miles a week.
The price of the challenge is only $25.00, and you will receive:
• Access to our Strava group, where you can log your miles and view the leaderboard. (Note: You can also submit your miles via email)
• Long Sleeve Wells 100 Challenge T-Shirt
• Medal if you complete 100 miles by March 31.
• Chances to win additional prizes and discounts by submitting photos and comments on Strava or the Wells Winter 100 Challenge Facebook Page. To sign up, visit https://tinyurl.com/35ce9bzw.
Mark your calendars for the next Theater Thursday on, Nov. 16. We will be showing the movie “Fatherhood,” rated PG13. Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department and Wells County Public Library have partnered to offer adults a free monthly movie. The film “Fatherhood,” will be shown at 10 a.m. at the Wells County Public Library. This year-round event is on the third Thursday of every month.
Coloring contests were dropped off at the area schools last week and will be due by Dec. 15 for a chance to win a giant toy and candy-filled stocking. If you need an extra copy, visit the City Website at https://tinyurl.com/4sbuk7c7.
Be sure to sign your child up for the Free Indoor Foam Snowball Fight. The event will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Bluffton City Gym for Children ages 6-16. This awesome indoor snowball fight game lets you challenge your friends without getting chilly in the cold. Please pre-register your child by emailing events@blufftonindiana.gov or call 824-6069.
It’s about that time of year when Santa’s Mailbox shows up in front of City Hall for the children in Wells County to write to the jolly old elf. The Bluffton Parks Department is happy to deliver your child’s letter to Santa between Nov. 22 and Dec. 8. Each child will receive a personalized letter back with a small gift enclosed. Please ensure that the child’s name and address are clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. This is a free service, and no postage is needed.
We want to thank the Lions Club for purchasing and planting a beautiful Tulip tree at Lion’s Park this week. We appreciate their generosity in caring for this park.
Have a great week!
