Bluffton's 150th Anniversary
June 24 to July 2, 2011
The Bluffton, Ohio, sesquicentennial celebration is planned for June 24 to July 2, 2010. The planning committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., in the town hall. Chair: Beverly Amstutz, 349 S. Jackson St., Bluffton, OH 45817; 419-358-0334
Friday, June 24
2 p.m.
• Festival of Wheels car show registration
All day
• Bluffton University display at Bluffton Public Library
• Garden Club, middle school
• Bluffton University art display at Sauder Visual Arts Center
• Relay for Life at Salzman Stadium, Bluffton University
Dusk
• Bluffton-Pandora Rotary Club Freedom Fest’ fireworks at Salzman Stadium, Bluffton University
Saturday, June 25
Morning
• Garden Club, at middle school
All day
• Bluffton University display at Bluffton Public Library
• Boy Scout Indian village at Buckeye Park
• Bluffton University display at Bluffton Public Library
• Bake sale at Senior Citizens Center
Events at town hall
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Guest speakers
1:15 p.m.: John Dillinger bank robbery re-enactment (on location at Cherry and Main)
2 p.m.: Town hall, Miss Sesquicentennial review
3 p.m.: Cloggers
7 to 10 p.m.: Historical ball at The Centre, tickets on sale May 1
Sunday, June 26
All day
• Bluffton University display at Sauder Visual Arts Center
• Boy Scout Indian village at Buckeye Park
9 a.m.
• Community church services Presbyterian church lawn
1 p.m.
• Old Settlers potluck and meeting at Ebenezer Mennonite Church
4 p.m.
• Swiss Homestead open house, Bixel road
• Bridenbaugh county school open house
Monday, June 27
All day
• Bluffton University display
at Bluffton Public Library
• Bluffton University art display
at Sauder Visual Arts Center
1 p.m.
Anne Stratton, speaker
at town hall
2:15 p.m.
• Weaving demonstration,
at Senior Citizens Center
• Women invited to participate
in town hall lectures, talks
7-9 p.m.
• Movie, town hall
Tuesday, June 28
All day
• Bluffton University display
at Bluffton Public Library
• Bluffton University art display
at Sauder Visual Arts Center
1 p.m.
• Crochet demonstration
at Senior Citizens Center
2 p.m.
• Darrell Groman, lecture
on Captain Riley, town hall
3 p.m.
• Dennis Morrison, lecture
on artifacts of Bluffton
7 p.m.
• John Carnes, lecture
Allen County Museum
town hall
Wednesday, June 29
All day
• Bluffton University display
at Bluffton Public Library
• Bluffton University art display
at Sauder Visual Arts Center
1 p.m.
• Quilting bee
at Senior Citizen Center
2 p.m.
• Darrell Groman, lecture
on Captain Riley, town hall
3 p.m.
• John Carnes, lecture
Allen County Museum
town hall
• Dennis Morrison, lecture
on artifacts of Bluffton
7 p.m.
• David Sycks, Alumni band
Bluffton Barberettes and others
performing on Presbyterian lawn
Thursday, June 30
All day
• Bluffton University display
at Bluffton Public Library
• Bluffton University art display
at Sauder Visual Arts Center
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Children’s activities
at Presbyterian Church alley
2 to 4 p .m.
• American Girl Tea
at Senior Citizen Center
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Adult activities
Art and photo contest
at Presbyterian Church lawn
2 p.m.
• Dennis Morrison, lecture
on artifacts of Bluffton
7 p.m.
• Darrell Groman, lecture
on Captain Riley, town hall
Friday, July 1
All day
• Boy Scout Indian village
at Buckeye Park
• Bluffton University display
at Bluffton Public Library
• Bluffton University art display
at Sauder Visual Arts Center
9 a.m.
• Movie at Shannon Theatre
Sponsored by SHANNON Service Club
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Children’s activities
at Presbyterian Church alley
1 p.m.
• Miss Sesquicentennial winner
at town hall
2 p.m.
• Quilt show, town hall
3 p.m.
• Beard contest
Common Grounds, sponsor
at town hall
4 p.m.
• Civil War re-enactment at
BFR field
7 p.m.
• 150 years of American Music
at Yoder Recital Hall
Pat Rodabaugh, director
Saturday, July 2
All day
• Boy Scout Indian village
at Buckeye Park
• Bluffton University display
at Bluffton Public Library
• Bluffton University art display
at Sauder Visual Arts Center
• Sesquicentennial parade
Main Street
4 p.m.
• Vintage baseball game
7 p.m.
• 150 years of American Music
at Yoder Recital Hall
Pat Rodabaugh, director
8 p.m.
• Indian pow pow
Indian village,
at Buckeye Park
With the schedule of Bluffton sesquicentennial now published, The chamber will continue to update viewers of specifics program information and opportunities that residents have to participate in these program.
For further information on any of the sesquicentennial contact Beverly Amstutz, director of the committee at 419-358-0334.
Community art exhibit
Calling all artists.
The Bluffton sesquicentennial committee will hold an art exhibit and contest open to persons of all ages – youngsters to seniors – as part of this summer's 150th celebration.
The exhibit will take place Friday and Saturday, July 1-2 on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn.
Min Lindsey is in charge of the exhibit. The theme is "Ohio." Lindsey will accept pieces in three categories:
1 - Two dimensional
2 - Three dimensional
3 - Photography
Entries will be accepted Thursday, June 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. by Lindsey in the Presbyterian Church. Prizes will be award July 1. Pieces may be sold, if the artist chooses to sell the work.
Persons wanting more information may contact Lindsey at 419-358-7679.
Women's program
The committee is inviting all women of the community to give talks during the celebration week. The talks will take place in the town hall on Monday, June 27, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
If you have a favorite theme during the 150 years of Bluffton, contact Amstutz, with your information.
"Persons with a special talent interested in sharing that talent, or if you are a member of a Bluffton club or organization and are interested in sharing your club's history, I'd like to hear from you," said Amstutz.
The talks during the day will be divided into appropriate time periods to accommodate each subject.
Contact Amstutz at 419-358-0334 for more information.