We had such a fun week of programs that kept us busy. We were amazed to have over 3,600 come through the city gym in a little over an hour during the Boo In Bluffton on Halloween night. Sam, the Sneaky Turkey, appeared in the parks, so be on the lookout for him again next week for a chance to win a prize.
Thursday morning was a special tot event, and children could visit the Fire Department for a tour. Drop-in tot time is every Tuesday and Thursday from 11-noon until March to give children a warm, safe place to play over the winter months. Open Gym for school-aged kids where kids can enjoy supervised gym time has started. Feel free to drop off your kids from 3:30-6 p.m. every Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday until mid-March. A waiver will need a parent’s signature on the first day the child attends.
Don’t forget to visit the Bluffton Parks Facebook page this weekend to vote for your favorite kid in the Virtual Costume Contest. Each like will count as a vote, and the photo with the most likes will receive a prize.
Wobble Before You Gobble is a free Thanksgiving Morning family-friendly fun run/walk. Get out and get moving before the big meal and football! The Wobble will start at 9 a.m., with check-in beginning at 8:15 a.m. at the Bluffton City Gym (128 E Market St., Bluffton). No need to pre-register; show up and check in. Our route will be entirely on the sidewalk and River Greenway, with the start and end at the Bluffton City Gym. There will be a marked turnaround for a 1-mile option, too. Oh, and did we mention DONUTS at the end of the course? If you have questions or need more information, contact us at sports@blufftonindiana.gov or 260-824-6069
Free Weekday Walking is held until March 29th from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in the Bluffton City Gym 128 E. Market St. Walking is one of the best exercises for all age groups and has many health benefits. If you can spare fifteen minutes every day for walking, it is sure to help you maintain a healthy weight. But in many places, the weather is unfavorable for many months, forcing people to remain indoors. That is why the Parks Department has decided to open the city gym free of charge to any adult who would like to get some exercise during the cold months. Participants can enter through the glass door on the West side of the building and sign in on the wooden door each day you attend. If you are the last to leave the gym, please turn off the light in the southwest corner. 1 Mile = 20 laps
The Bluffton Parks Department is looking for any pet-friendly business that would like to be a vendor at our Paws and Claus event on Dec. 13. The program will run from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Bluffton City Gym. If you are interested in participating, email events@blufftonindiana.gov for free table space.
There is still time to reserve the pavilion at Washington Park for your November and December parties. The inside pavilion is open year-round and includes a warming kitchen and seating for 120 people. Amenities include a serving window with five dedicated outlets for crockpots/ roasters, a sink, microwave, refrigerator, and restroom access. To reserve the facility, call 824-6069.
Can you believe we have already had our first snow of the season? As a reminder, the tennis nets will come down as usual on the first Monday in November.
We are looking forward to next week to see how the bids come out for the Interurban Trail and the new dedicated pickleball courts and parking lot improvements at Lancaster Park. The regularly scheduled Park Board meeting was changed to this Thursday, Nov. 9, to review the bids.
Have a great week!
