Hey, baby, it's cold outside! Wish we could say that. The low temperature of the past seven days actually hit 65. Here's the seven-day weather summary from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.
M.O.P.S. (Mothers of Preschoolers) will hold a free lunch with activities for children from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, July 29, at the Buckeye in Bluffton.
The event is for any mothers of preschoolers, infants through kindergarten.
"We are trying to get the word out about M.O.P.S. and educate people to what we are all about and hopefully help more mothers of young children find a away to connect with others in the same stage of life," said Jami Rehm of the group.
Members of the Bluffton Fire Department will be taking orders and serving ice cream at the Bluffton Dairy Freeze on Sunday, July 24, according to Jon Kinn, fire chief.
"A portion of the proceeds will be used to continue to provide training to the members of the department as well as help purchase any needed equipment," he said.
"Please come out this Sunday from 3:30 p.m. to close and enjoy some ice cream served by members of the Bluffton Fire Department," he said.
Richland Manor donated 4,400 pounds of food to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program's food pantry this week.
Barry Schneck Community Service representative of Richland Manor, said that the food was collected during a June old car cruise-in. In addition to the food that was donated, Richland Manor also provided a $500 check to the food pantry.
Paula McKibben, food pantry coordinator, said that 30 families in the community use the pantry and that about 900 items are needed each month to seek the pantry stocked.
BFR will offer one last session of Gym and Swim beginning Monday, July 25 at 4:30 p.m., according to Carole Enneking, director.
Gym and Swim is led by certified water instructor, Kelly Honse. The activities begin at BFR with skill stations for movement, followed by a swim lesson at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool.
Children must be 2-6 years of age to participate and a parent must be in the water with their child during the swim portion.
