It’s that time of year when our department works on overdrive, tackling our massive list of tasks that need to get accomplished before school gets out. As we reflect on all that needs to get done, we are so grateful that volunteers have been pouring in to help. The community support has been a tremendous blessing in cleaning up the parks so that we can focus on getting the pool up and running, installing the funbrellas, and working new diamond dirt into the ball fields.
Our most recent group of helpers were the kind folks from Hope Missionary Church who volunteered at Roush Park last Saturday. They hoped to repaint the concession stands for us, but the weather wasn’t cooperating, so instead, they picked up trash and pulled weeds. We appreciate you.
If you haven’t stopped by the Angel of Hope recently, you should check out the new plantings around the park. Special thanks to the Wells County Foundation for spearheading the project to freshen up the flower beds with new shrubbery and perennials and to Outdoor Concepts, who quickly got the job done.
Last week wrapped up our 5-week Senior Snippet Sessions. We want to thank our presenters who made this program possible: Catherine Campbell, Emily Marshall, Molly Hoag, Bill Horan, Janel Franks, Connie Brubaker, Kathy Gehrett, and all of the exchange students at Norwell who shared about their lives in their home country. If you have a particular interest or hobby you would like to share; please contact us at 824-6069 when we offer another five weeks of classes in the fall.
There are tons of fun programs coming up that you will want to check out by visiting https://tinyurl.com/437raejn. Here are a few that start soon:
Picnic in the Park – Children aged 18 and under can enjoy a free lunch every weekday from 10:30-12:30 p.m. at Roush Park (925 W Silver) from June 1 to July 31; no program on July 3 or 4. The Bluffton Harrison Metropolitan Schools provide this program, and it’s open to youth from any district. No registration is required; stop by the park pavilion Monday through Friday for a free balanced meal.
FREE Craft Club is a free drop-in event for children ages 4-12 each Monday at 9 a.m. at Roush Park starting June 5. The first class will be making a 3D foam safari animal.
FREE Scientific Tuesdays are back for all ages starting June 6 from 11-11:45 a.m. at Roush Park.
Our youngest program volunteer, Rayne Smith, will host another summer of Crafting for a Cause for children ages 6 and up to create crafts used in gift boxes sent overseas during the holidays. This free drop-in program starts June 7 from 11–11:45 a.m. at Roush Park.
The twice-a-week tot programs start with FREE Tot Bubble Day on Tuesday, June 6, from 9-9:30 a.m.. Children ages 2 to 5 can drop in at Roush Park with an adult to enjoy fun activities.
The always egg-citing FREE Egg Drop Challenge will be on June 7 at 2 p.m. at the Bluffton City Gym for kids ages 7 to 18. Bring two raw eggs and see if you can create a contraption to protect your egg from a 2-story fall.
If you are at Roush Park rooting on your favorite team this summer, treat yourself to some Dippin’ Dots. The concession stand near the girl’s diamond has three flavors to choose from, chocolate chip cookie dough, cotton candy, and cookies and cream.
Have a great week!
