A Rally Point River (bike) Ride is set for Saturday, Aug. 21, at Ottawa Metro Park, 2632 Ada Road, Lima, according to Jared Diller of Rally Point Youth Center.
Bike ride options include 50-mile, 100-mile or a 20-mile family route. The event includes a free recovery massage, refreshment stops, lunch with live music and sag wagon service.
"Your entry fee goes to support Rally Point Youth Center, a much needed resource for the Lima area," said Diller.
Individuals who sign-up by Aug. 14 pay $30 (family $75); after Aug. 14, $35 or family $80).
The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association (BAMA) is planning a community worship service at 9 a.m., on Sunday Aug. 1.
This worship service comes at the end of a week of Vacation Bible School hosted this year at the First United Methodist Church. Children who attended Bible School will sing a few of the songs they learned during worship.
The community worship service will take place on the Presbyterian Church lawn. (In case of rain, the service will be held in the middle school cafetorium.)
Bluffton Trinity and Jenera United Methodist Church will host a mobile food pantry at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 24, at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 2022 State Route 103.
The pantry will be open until the food runs out. It is open to persons who have a need. The pantry will include over 5,000 pounds of free food. The visit of the pantry to Bluffton is in partnering with the West Ohio Food Bank.
Persons with questions may call 419-358-2001 or 419-303-4776.
Emmanuel United Church of Christ will hold its annual ice cream social from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 22, at the church, located at 8375 Phillips Road.
The menu includes shredded chicken or barbecue beef sandwiches, chicken noodles, baked beans, a variety of salads, pies and cakes, plus ice cream and beverages. The event is open to the public.
