Next week, Mrs. Claus will be stopping by the Bluffton City Gym for Tot Time. Kids will enjoy jumping in a bouncy house, hearing Christmas stories, and making crafts from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 14. Don’t forget that Santa and Mrs. Claus will be coming to Winter Wonderland on Thursday night from 5:30-7 p.m. to visit with the children. Kids will enjoy playing games, jumping in the bounce house, and letting Santa know what is on their wish list.
Bend, Breath, Brunch will be on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 9 a.m. We are partnering with Jenni Millholland to offer a festive yoga flow and restore class at the Washington Park pavilion (710 S Mulberry). Bring your mat and enjoy a holiday-themed Yoga with 30 minutes of flow / 30 minutes of restorative, followed by a light brunch and ornament decorating. The cost is only $20, and space is limited, so sign up now at https://tinyurl.com/33t52t64.
City Gym Keys for next year are on sale now in the Parks Department’s office on the second floor of City Hall. The locks on the gym will be changed on Tuesday, Jan. 2 by 10 a.m., so make sure you purchase one ahead of time. A single membership for 2024 is only $95, and a family membership is $125 for the entire year. Membership includes the basketball court, racquetball court, weight room, and restrooms.
Dog Park Keys are also on sale for the 2024 season in the Parks Department’s office on the second floor of City Hall. The $25 fee covers all the dogs in your household for the 2024 year starting on Jan. 2. Your pet’s vaccination record and proof of parasite prevention will need to be submitted at the time of registration. Forms can be printed from the city’s website at https://tinyurl.com/4h2jnjn8.
The last Theater Thursday of the year will be shown at the Wells County Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 21. Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department and Wells County Public Library have partnered to offer adults a FREE monthly movie. The film “Last Christmas”, Rated PG13, will be shown at 10 a.m. This year-round event is on the third Thursday of every month.
Registration is open for the Chilly Chili Trail Run! You can sign up now at https://raceroster.com/events/2024/82820/chilly-chili-trail-run for our annual Chilly Chili Trail Run on Feb. 3 at Ouabache State Park. Choose from 5- or 3-mile events. Stay for hot chili after the race! Runners and walkers are welcome. Overall and age group awards.
Make sure to visit downtown Bluffton today for the annual Parlor City Christmas. There are all kinds of exciting events you don’t want to miss. For example, the owl demonstration, trolley rides, kids’ games, Santa visits, entertainment, and a goodie walk with lots of businesses handing out treats. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite downtown window display.
The Giant Stocking Coloring Contest ends Wednesday, Dec. 15. Be sure to have the kids turn in their coloring page to the park office on the second floor of City Hall by 4 p.m.
Help us decorate the Community Positivi-Tree! Bring an ornament with a positive message on it to hang on the tree at Pickett’s Run Park (along the story walk trail on East Washington St). If you are thankful for the birth of a new baby, a recent engagement, time with loved ones, or have words of inspiration write your message on one of your plastic ornaments from home and hang it on the tree to brighten the day of anyone who stops to read the messages.
Have a great week!
