This morning at 9 a.m. is our Earth Day 5K. Check-in and race start is at the Bluffton City Gym (128 E Market St.). Join us for a race, walk, or jog to celebrate Earth Day. We are minimizing our footprint on this event as we reduce waste, reuse old race bibs, and recycle past event shirts; even our awards are live plants and trees.
The City-Wide Garage Sale weekend is fast approaching. This event is May 2-4, typically from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The list of participants will be advertised in the newspaper and on the city’s website at www.blufftonindiana.net. If you would like to register your sale, drop off an ad of 20 words or less to the mayor’s office in City Hall no later than April 25 to be included on the printed list or fill it out online at https://blufftonindiana.net/city-wide-garage-sale. If you plan to shop that weekend, you can pick up the paper sales listing at City Hall. Remember, sale signs are not permitted in the parks, and hanging signs on utility poles is illegal and subject to fines.
It’s time to register for the annual Stuff and Fluff event. Bring that special child in your life for a memorable day they will never forget. Watch their eyes light up as the two of you make an adorable stuffed animal to take home. This event is held June 24, from 10-10:30 a.m., at the Roush Park Pavilion. The cost to participate is only $15 per child (pay day of the event, exact change preferred) and is open to both boys and girls. Call 824-6069 or email events@blufftonindiana.gov to register and pick out your animal (please check to see if the animal that you would like is still available when registering) by May 31 or until supplies last.
Calling all Volunteers! The Bluffton Parks Department needs volunteers to bring their animals (kittens, reptiles, pigs, cows, puppies, and any animals that are good around kids) to our Animal Explorers event. Animal Explorers is a fun drop-in event for all ages to see animals up close and even pet a few. The event is Tuesday, June 18, from 9-9:30 a.m. at Roush Park (925 W Silver). We are looking for a variety of pets for the children to see and interact with. If you have any kid-friendly pets you would be willing to bring to our event, contact the Bluffton Parks Department at events@blufftonindiana.gov or call 824-6069.
Registration for Summer Swim lessons is next Saturday, April 27, in the foyer of City Hall (128 E Market) from 9-11 a.m.
Early swim lessons set a positive foundation for a lifetime of participation and enjoyment in and under the water. Swim lessons for children who have just finished grades K-11 are held Monday through Friday, June 3-14 at either 10-10:50 a.m. or 11-11:50 a.m. OR June 24-July 5 at 11-11:50 a.m. at the Wells Community Pool. Diving lessons are only offered at the June 24-July 5 class for students who have passed all the swim levels. The cost is $20, due at registration.
Pee Wee Swim Lessons for ages 4 through pre-K will run M-W-F the week of June 17. Swim time is from 11-11:45 a.m.; a parent must get in the water with each child. The cost is only $6 per child.
NEW! Tot Swim lessons for ages 2-3 will be M-W-F the week of June 17 from 10-10:45 a.m. An adult must get in the water with each child.
If your child would benefit from one-on-one lessons, call the Wells Community pool starting May 25 to schedule private lessons at 824-1550. Dates and times vary according to the rental calendar. Lessons cost $25 per half hour, and openings fill up fast!
Have a great week!
