eAs the yellow film of pollen dissipates and the stunning purple and pink azaleas and wisteria pop up everywhere in Bluffton, you know spring has arrived and town events are in full swing. Please mark your calendars for the following opportunities and keep posted about all town events through Facebook, Instagram, and Next Door.
- Lutzie 43 Scholarship Application: The proceeds from the town’s annual Lutzie 43 5K race funds four $1,000 scholarships for local high school seniors and college students. Please encourage all eligible students to apply. Information and applications are available on the town’s website: townofbluffton.sc.gov/639/Bluffton-Lutzie-43-Scholarship.
- May River Cleanup: The cleanup is Saturday May 6 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Oyster Factory Park. The town will provide supplies, coffee, drinks, and foods. Just bring your family and friends to Oyster Factory Park and help us keep the May River and its surrounding areas clean. The town hosts two cleanup events annually, one in spring and the other in late September. The town “cleans up” before and after boating season.
- Mayfest: This Rotary Club of Bluffton event is held annually, always the Saturday before Mother’s Day, throughout Calhoun Street and the Historic District. Also referred to as the “Bluffton Village Festival,” the event is Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The town will have a booth there, filled with information about the Bluffton community. Please stop by for promotional items and information.
- Town’s Historic Preservation Symposium: The eighth annual Town Historic Preservation Symposium will be held at Bluffton Town Hall, Thursday, May 18 at 6 p.m. The panelists will discuss the history and cultural contributions of Bluffton’s African American churches.
- Town Children’s Movie Series: The town’s second annual movies series begins April 28 at the newly acquired park at Buckwalter Place. Formerly owned by eviCore, the park is across from the Bluffton Police Department and offers an amphitheater for movies. Stay tuned for more details about the park’s formal debut as a town venue.
These are just a few of the events happening in our town, but you will also see our support of the RBC Heritage of Golf presented by Boeing. We benefit greatly from this golf event, with scholarships going to our students and money going to many nonprofits and more. Our town will celebrate this week by placing banners along our gateway in Historic Bluffton.