By Paula Pyzik ScottThese print highlights include 25 of our 142 new items posted during July 2026. Local businesses and organizations sponsor this free service, including classifieds, community calendar and local contact information. receives ODOT request to close two US 30 intersectionsJuly 12 Bluffton Sardines finish 3rd at WOAL swim meetJuly 13 2026 Porch Fest preview: Tea Set, 50 for America's 250 and A.W.O.L. July 15 Council okays special event permit for 2026 Bluffton Porch FestJuly 16 Bluffton Pool closed due to Canadian wildfire smokeJuly 17 Down on the Farm celebration of America 250July 17 Bluffton air quality hazardous in a.m. on July 17July 19 Gillett Pastry Shop praised by comedian, celebrated on Bluffton History DayJuly 20 Bluffton's St. Mary Catholic Church welcomes the Rev. Kyle GaseJuly 22 High wire artists, water tower canvasJuly 23 Bluffton 4th of July choir created memorable momentsJuly 24 History hiding above and belowJuly 25 15 Minutes with David SycksJuly 28 Foulkes family donates restored tractors as memorial and fundraiser for YFCJuly 29 WIP Wednesday: Loom knitting learned during lockdownJuly 30 Learn about 92 years of Fett Hardware on Bluffton History DayEMAIL UPDATES Subscribe for daily headlines