We want to thank everyone who has responded to the Wells Community Pool Survey so far. Over 1,060 people shared their thoughts in just the first two days. You can tell how much this facility has meant to so many of us over the last 50+ years, and we are looking forward to using these results to build something Bluffton can be proud of for years to come. The survey can be found on the City’s Website at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HR85QVH. It takes about 5 minutes to complete and will be available until Oct. 8.
As many of you may know, Bluffton has a long history of being recognized by the Iris community, thanks to the Cook and Williamson families. E.B. Williamson and Mary Williamson started the Longfield Iris Farm in 1918, located at the west edge of Bluffton. They were interested in making crosses between species and later worked mostly with Bearded. They produced many splendid varieties, especially those noted for their excellent growing qualities. Their work profoundly affected the development of the Iris flower in the United States.
We are pleased to announce that the great-granddaughter of E.B. and Mary has generously donated a beautiful monument to honor the memory of both families. Please join us on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. at the Wabash River Park behind Hardees for a monument dedication.
If you want to learn more about Bluffton’s Iris history, sign up for a free class at the Wells County History Museum at 10 a.m. on Oct. 16. To register for the talk, call 824-6069 or e-mail events@blufftonindiana.gov.
FREE Farm Wagon — The Community Harvest Farm Wagon visits Bluffton every Tuesday at 9 a.m. to give FREE fresh food to needy families at the Life Community Church South parking lot (428 S Oak St.). Please enter the parking lot at the south entrance off Oak Street and park facing North.
This coming Tuesday, Oct. 1, will feature the annual Community Vaccination Clinic during the Farm Wagon Program from 7:30-9 a.m. Participants can stay in their vehicles, and nurses will come to your car. Please bring your insurance card; they will accept and bill all insurance (commercial, Medicare, Medicaid). There is no cost to those without insurance, except for the Shingles vaccine.
FREE Toddler Time starts Oct. 1. The Bluffton City Gym will be open every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 to noon, so you can bring your tots and burn off some energy. (October – March) This free drop-in program will allow young children to play with others their age in a large open space. Balls will be available in the storage closet at the East end of the gym when we hear the children arrive. Please note that this is not a staff-facilitated event, and parents are responsible for their children. We typically offer a special tour or activity on the first Thursday of each month. Please sign in on the wooden door each visit and turn off the gym lights if you are the last to leave. Call the park office at 824-6069 if you have any questions. Special visits include the Oct. 3 Police Station visit, the Nov. 7 Fire Station visit, and the Dec. 12 Story Time with Mrs. Claus.
City Gym Membership Sale—The price of a Bluffton City Gym Membership will drop on Oct. 1. Visit us in the park office on the 2nd floor of City Hall during business hours to purchase a key. A single member costs only $25 until the end of the year, and a family membership is discounted to only $50. Membership includes the weight room, locker room with showers and a sauna, racquetball court and the gym floor when there isn’t a scheduled event.
Have a great week!
