It was a fantastic week this week, celebrating the Wells Community Pool’s 50th season. The weather was perfect, and it was so lovely to see so many of you enjoying your time with us. The staff was very busy this year between group swim lessons, lap swim times, swim team practices, pool rentals, water aerobics, private swim lessons, and being open seven days a week. Almost every night in July hosted a private pool party, and once those filled up, we started scheduling morning rentals. We want to thank the community for another year of your support, and we look forward to serving you again next year. As a reminder, tomorrow is our last day since all our employees return to school. If you are still looking for places to cool off, the Splash Pads will remain open through Labor Day.
We got some great news earlier this week when we learned that we had been awarded a grant from the Wells County Foundation to provide funding for the disc golf/foot golf course at Lancaster Park from the Community Enhancement Endowment Fund. We are so thankful for the Foundation’s continued support. The park construction has been going amazingly, and we are very excited to offer new activities and sports for the community to enjoy.
We also want to thank Walmart for awarding us a $1,000 grant that will be applied towards improvements at the park. We are so thankful to have businesses that improve the quality of life in the cities they serve.
While we are being thankful, we want to be sure and thank the Bluffton Harrison Metropolitan School District, which served 2,012 meals this summer. We love hosting this program at Roush Park, knowing that the kids who stop by get a nutritious meal while they enjoy our events. This has been a wonderful partnership, and we appreciate all their hard work.
We still have lots of FREE Dance Workshops for ages four and older coming up at ABC Studio and Activity Center, located at 1169 N. Main St., Suite 1. Join us from 5:30-6 p.m. on the following dates:
FREE Clogging Workshop — Aug. 9th Bring clogging shoes; we will have some to try.
FREE Tap Workshop — Aug. 16th Bring tap shoes or hard sole sneakers.
FREE Hip Hop Workshop — Aug. 23rd; wear sneakers.
Questions, call ABC Studio and Activity Center at (260) 433-3417
Mark your calendars for the next FREE Theater Thursday on Aug. 17; The Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department and Wells County Public Library have partnered to offer adults a free monthly movie. The film “Elvis,” Rated PG13, will be shown at 10 a.m. at the Wells County Public Library. This year-round drop-in event is on the 3rd Thursday of every month.
Touch a Truck — Let your child experience what big trucks are like from 9-noon, Saturday, Aug. 26, in the Washington Main Commons parking lot. Trucks may include a dump truck, police car, ambulance, fire truck, etc. This drop-in event is free and open to the public. An adult must accompany the children. Be sure to shop at the Parlor City Market while in town.
The second annual Walk Steady for Rock Steady is scheduled on Sept. 23, to walk in support of Rock Steady Boxing Bluffton and help us continue to fight back against Parkinson’s Disease. Check-in and start walking between 9-10 a.m. You pick the distance. .5, 1, 1.5, or 2 miles. All distances must finish by 11:00 a.m. The $25.00 registration includes a T-shirt. Forms can be found at: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/78234/walk-steady-for-rock-steady
Have a great week!
