It’s been another busy and exciting week at the Parks Department. Last week’s painting class, pickleball games, and Nerf Wars were a hit, not to mention how great the Simply Elton concert was last night! But the cherry on top of the week was learning that we won the LARE Grant (Lake and River Enhancement) to complete a study along the River Greenway and develop a strategy to stabilize the river bank to protect the trail. The trail counters have captured over 2,000 visitors a week, so we know our community values this area and should do all we can to protect it.
Speaking of taking care of the River Greenway, this Friday, August 5th, the National Guard has a cleaning day planned to keep the area looking pristine. We appreciate these heroes going above and beyond their duty to bless our community, especially Andrew Thompson SSG and Justin Dunaway CPT, for initiating the project they hope will be ongoing.
While I’m being thankful, I should also give a shout-out to the crew of volunteers who took time out of their day to spread mulch at the Roush Park playground. Thank you, Andrew, Myra & June Thompson; Jose, Eliana, Vincent, and Lorenzo Sanchez, along with Angie Hubble’s daycare: Autumn Smith, Sadie Vines, Ray Gonzalez, Braxton & Cayden McClough, Trace & Dallas Donahue, Brockton Osbourg, Tom McCartney, Zander Razoria and Hudson Crull. This group raked more than a semi-truck full of mulch under the play equipment!!
Join us for a FREE Friday night concert featuring Sail On on August 5th at Kehoe Park from 8-10 p.m. Sail On plays all of the Beach Boys’ classic hits, plus some treasures from the band’s brilliant extended catalog, recreating the soundtrack to an Endless Summer completely live and in rich detail. The timeless songs of surfing, cruising, dancing and dreaming are brought to life for all ages and anybody that wants to have Fun, Fun, Fun. Sing, clap, and move along to the irresistible beats and unforgettable tunes, or sit back and drift along on the sunny harmonies. Based in Nashville, Tenn., members have been featured in an array of venues and media, both domestic and international. The band performs extensively across the U.S.A. at over eighty concerts a year.
Bring your lawn chair and a few dollars if you want to purchase something delicious from JB’s Cuisine Machine food truck or something cold to wash it down from 2 Pour Guys, who will serve adult beverages. (ID required) This concert is sponsored by the generosity of Patricia Troxel. Special thanks to Title Sponsors Wells County Foundation and ProFed Federal Credit Union.
A Free Jeep Cruise-in will be held on Sunday, August 7th, at Kehoe Park. Meet in the parking lot between 5-5:25 p.m., and at 5:30, we will do a few laps around town.
Valero Renewables in Bluffton have donated 8 emergency roadside kits to be given away as prizes during this event. Be sure to pick up your raffle ticket between 5-5:30 p.m. that day for a chance to win.
Afterward, stay for the FREE Country Concert featuring the band Sugar Shot from 7-8:30 p.m. playing high-energy country rock music. Concession treats will be sold by The Grand Sweet Shop (cake pops, parfaits, caramel popcorn, soda, water, etc.) This concert is sponsored by the generosity of Steve & Yvette Huggins. Special thanks to Title Sponsors Wells County Foundation and ProFed Federal Credit Union.
Starting next week, Yoga will move back inside Washington Park until next summer. Classes are held on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. for a drop-in fee of $5.
Pickleball will be switching days in August to Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. at Washington Park.
Have a great week!
