February 19, 2008

Festivals & Events

February 11 - Stuff & Fluff Workshop, 6:30-8 p.m.
February 17 -- Daddy/Daughter Hollywood Dance, Wells 4-H Community Center -- 6-8 p.m. Advanced tickets required.
February 25 - Senior Exploration Spring Registration.
March 6 -- Mayor’s State of the City Address: Wells Arts-Commerce-Visitors Centre.
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, To Be Announced. 7:30 a.m., Wells Arts-Commerce-Visisitors Centre.
March 7 & 8 -- Wells County Home & Garden Expo -- Friday, March 7 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., March 8 from 8-4. Wells 4-H Community Center, Bluffton.
March 3 - Spring Color Contest begins.
March 3 - Gymnastics Camp (M & Th, 8 lessons).
March 15 - Egg Coloring Program, 1-2:30 p.m.
March 15 - Italian Dinner Night, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.-Wells Community Center.
March 17 - Senior St. Patty's Day Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 5 - Pee Wee Soccer (6 Sat.)
April 6 - Special Needs Dance, 2:30-4 p.m.
April 6 -- Mother/Son Safari Dance, Wells 4-H Community Center -- 6-8 p.m., Safari theme, advanced tickets required.
April 7,-- Senior Exploration Spring (6 Mondays)
April 26-- Bluffton Citywide Garage Sale. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (contact mayor’s office)
May 3 -- Senior Expo, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wells Community Center.
May 5 -- Council on Aging Seniors Expo -- at Wells 4-H Community Center.
May 3-- Bluffton Spring Cleanup Day.
May 4 -- Giggles & Games with Grandma, 2-3:30 p.m.
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo Senior Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 15 -- Circle of Hope (Women's Health), 6:30 p.m. Wells County Community Center.
May 10 -- Wells County Household Hazardous Solid Waste Day.
May 12 -- United Way and Postal Workers Food Drive.
May 17 - Swim Lesson Registration, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
May 17 - Women's Self Defense, 9 a.m.-noon.
May 28 -- Memorial Day Services at Bluffton and Ossian.
June 1 --Wheels of Yesteryear Tractor Pull, all day, Wells County 4-H Park.
June 2 - Summer Coloring Contest Begins.
June 2 -- Kids Camp -- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Kickoff for Summer Recreation. Cost is $12 for first child, $8 for second and $5 for third, includes a T-shirt and lunch. Call 824-6069 by April 22nd.
June 7 - Children's Garage Sale, 10 a.m. to noon.
June 10 --Grandpa & Me Build a Footstool 2-3:30 p.m.
June 9 - First Swim Lesson (M,W,F 3 weeks).
June 14 -- Touch A Truck, Noon, Main-Washington Commons.
July 4 -- Bluffton-Wells Community Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration, Bluffton Middle School.
July first week -- June 29-July 4 -- Salamonie Summer Festival and Fireworks at Warren.
July 6 - Kehoe Concert at 7 p.m.
July 7 - Second Swim Lesson (M,W, F 3 weeks).
July 11 - Movie at Kehoe Park 8:45 p.m.
July 11 - Tennis Tournament (3 days).
July 12-17 -- Wells County 4-H Fair.
July 18 - Movie at Kehoe Park 8:45 p.m.
July 19-- Kids Triathalon/Teen Biathlon 824-6069. 8 a.m.
July 19-- Cardboard Boat Race & Dive-In Movie at Wells Community Pool at 7:30 p.m.
July 20 -- Kehoe Concert at 6 p.m.
July 25 --Movie at Kehoe Park 8:45 p.m.
July 27 -- Kehoe Concert at 6 p.m.
August 1 -- Boys Night Out Event 6:30-8 p.m.
August 1 - Senior Exploration Fall Registration.
August 3 -- Wells County Day for Kids, 2-5 p.m.
August 3 --Kehoe Park Concert 7 p.m.
August 9 - Women's Self Defense 9 a.m. - noon.
August 8, 9 and 10 -- Wheels of Yesteryear Antique Power Show & Pioneer Festival -- 4-H Park.
August 10 -- Kehoe Park Concert 7 p.m.
August 17 --Kehoe Park Concert 7 p.m.
August 17 -- Wells Community Pool Season ends
August 24 - Kehoe Park Concert 7 p.m.
August -- Markle Wildcat Festival -- dates to be announced.
Aug. 28-31-- Montpelier Jamboree.
Aug. 30 -- Demolition Derby at Wells County 4-H Park, 4 p.m.
September -- Zanesville Homespun Days -- watch for dates and details announcements.
Sept. 1 -- Fall Coloring Contest Begins
Sept. 6 --Talent Show for Teens Kehoe 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 6 -- Five Points School Fall Festival, Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1100S. and Jeff Road. Call 765-728-5269 for information.
Sept. 6-7 (tentative) -- Ossian Days.
Sept. 14 -- National Neighborhood Day -- Food, fun and entertainment, Washington-Main Commons, 4-6 p.m.
Sept. 16-20 -- Bluffton Street Fair.
Sept. 20 -- Children’s Street Fair Parade -- 11 a.m., call to register, 824-6069.
Sept. 22 -- Fall Senior Exploration (6 Mondays)
Oct. 1 --Howl-o-ween pet photo contest begins
Oct. 2 - Adult Badminton League begins
Oct. 4 -- Bluffton Fall Cleanup Day.
Oct. 4 --Wheels of Yesteryear Tractor Pull, all day, Wells County 4-H Park.
Oct. 6 - Open Gym begins 4-7 p.m.
Oct. 6 - Senior Octoberfest Lunch 11:30-1 p.m.
Oct. 7 - Middle School Dodge Ball 6-8 p.m. (5 weeks)
October -- Vera Cruz Halloween Walk -- date to be announced
October 18 --Great Pumpkin Hunt/Hay Ride 7:30 p.m.
October 23 --Muffins with the Mayor 8:30-9:30 a.m.
October 23 -- Pumpkin Carving/ Contest, 2-3:30 pm in the City Gym.
Oct. 31 -- Bluffton “Autumn Adventure’’ -- 5 to 8:00 p.m.
November 1 -- Pumpkin Launch 1-2:30 p.m.
November 3 -- Adult Volleyball League (10 weeks)
Nov. 15 -- Fall Fun Day -- 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., City Gym.
Nov. 15 -- Paper Christmas Tree/Color Contest begins.
Nov. 22 -- Turkey Shoot Free Throw Contest 4:30-6 p.m.
Nov. 28 -- Bluffton Christmas Opening and Christmas Lights.
December 1 -- Santa's Mailbox opens.
December 2 -- Award night for Fitness Walkers 6 p.m.
Dec. 2 --Volunteer of the Year Celebration 6:30 p.m.
December 3-- Community Christmas Sing, Bluffton High School Gym.
Dec. 4--Mayor's Open House, 3-5 p.m. at City Hall.
December 12 -- Deadline Paper Christmas Trees/Coloring Contest.
December 15 -- Paws and Claus (Pet Photos w/Santa) 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 16 -- Winter Wonderland in Bluffton at City Gym, 5 to 8 p.m. Beautiful Christmas Display, Santa, games and refreshments. Free.