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Bluffton Blaze of Lights planning underway; parade units invited from Ada

It’s August but the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce Blaze of Lights Committee is already at work.

This year’s Blaze of Lights is Saturday, Nov. 28.

Blaze theme
According to Lauren Beasley, Christmas lighting contest director, “This year’s Blaze theme is ‘A Christmas from the Past.’ Downtown businesses are encouraged to start thinking about ideas to decorate their store windows based on that theme.”

Windows winners will be selected by downtown businesses. This year’s residential lighting contest details will be announced soon. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners.

Arlington Boy Scout hog roast Aug. 22

The Arlington Boy Scout Troop 318 will hold at hog roast from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, in the Arlington Park.

Tickets are $8. Meals are for both take out or eat at the park.

Meals include a dessert and drink in addition to the main course.

Humane Society Poker Run for Animals Aug. 15

The Hardin County Humane Society will hold its 10th annual Poker Run For Animals Saturday, Aug.15. Registration begins at 10 am. First bike will go out at 11 a.m. and all will be back by 4 p.m.

An appreciation meal will be held at the end of the ride, and there will be a blessing of the bikes. Raffle tickets for a quilt will be available for purchase. Participants brining a bag of cat or dog food will be entered into a drawing for a gas card. 

All proceeds go the the Pet Food Pantry. For more information, call 419-674-3808.

Ka - BOOOOM! Bluffton hosts fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday

Bluffton’s fireworks, postponed in late June due to the weather, is rescheduled for 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Bluffton’s National Night Out celebration at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool.

National NIght Out goes from 6 to 9 p.m. The fireworks display concludes the evening and should last between 20 and 30 minutes. All events of the evening are free and open to the public.

The National Night Out and fireworks will take place on Snider Road, Bluffton. Watch for a map indicating locations where people can watch the display.

Final summer Paint Inn at the Inn at ONU on Aug. 4

Registrations are being accepted for the final of three Paint Inn at The Inn at ONU, according to Marilyn Reed, instructor.

The program is at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4. The painting project will be a sandy beach with saying written in the sand.

"The classes make you feel like you are an artist. It includes easels, canvases and supplies. There is a wonderful buffet are set up with wine and other drinks available," she added.

For more information contact The Inn at ONU. For questions about the painting part of the class, contact Reed at Marilyn's Artistry.

Bluffton fireworks rescheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4

Bluffton’s fireworks, postponed in late June due to the weather, is rescheduled for 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Bluffton’s National Night Out celebration at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool.

The fireworks will cap off the National Night Out. The display should last between 20 and 30 minutes.

The National Night Out and fireworks will take place on Snider Road, Bluffton. Watch for a map indicating locations where people can watch the display.

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