Three initials: “VBS” appear on the calendar following the last day of school for Bluffton students. The Icon has information on several Vacation Bible Schools in its readership area. Churches not listed here may send their information to: [email protected].
Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power
Ebenezer Mennonite Church
8905 Grove Road
Sunday, May 31 to Friday, June 5
5:30-9 p.m.
Ages 4 to sixth grade
Joe Sehlhorst is ready to plant flowers. He was among last Saturday's shoppers at Bluffton's Farmers' Market. The market, in the Citizens National Bank parking lot, is open each Saturday froom 8:30 a.m. to noon. For information on being a vendor contact Greg Probst, director, at [email protected]
To help prepare for the Miss Ohio competition later in the month, five contestants from the Miss West Central Ohio program will present their talent, evening gown and on-stage interviews on Wednesday, June 3, at 7 p.m. in Yoder Recital Hall at Bluffton University.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the cost is $5 per person at the door. A reception will follow with time for photos with the contestants.
Registrations are still being accepted for paint and sip events planned this summer by Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Marilyn Reed, class instructor.
Each event is from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday evenings. The dates are June 11, July 16 and Aug. 6.
The programs take place at the Bluffton Sportsmen’s Club, 405 N. Spring St., Bluffton.
Registration is $35 per event and includes all art supplies, snacks and one glass of wine.
Registration is now underway for fall play in the Bluffton Soccer Club. CLICK HERE to register online.
The open registration continues through Saturday, June 27. A pool party at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., on June 27. Hotdogs will be provided. Participants are invited to bring a small snack to share.
The cost per family to register for fall soccer is $50 for one child, $45 for the second child and $40 for the third child.
Area tennis players are invited to compete in a Bluffton Family Recreation tennis tournament set for Saturday, June 27, according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.
The tournament includes singles play for high school players and doubles open for all age groups. The tournament includes double-elimination brackets.
Matches are played at the Howe Tennis Courts on East College Avenue and the Bluffton University courts on Rosenberger Drive.
Trophies will be awarded to the top two doubles players and in the top three singles players.
