Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co., Bluffton, celebrates Shirley's birthday on Saturday, June 22, with a day full of family-friendly events, according to Pete and Kim Suter.
Carnival games and buy-one-get-one specials highlight the event held downtown Bluffton, with 100 percent of sales being donated Lima Symphony Storytime program.
Jessie Elsass, naturalist with the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District, holds a snapping turtle during an amphibians program for youth at the Buckeye. The program was part of the Bluffton Public Library's summer reading program. In the next photo Jessie shows a box turtle.
A Bluffton Relay Run/Walk for Hope 5-K Glow Run is set for Friday, June 21, at Bluffton Family Recreation.
The event is at BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, and takes place in conjunction with Bluffton’s Relay for Life event.
Registration starts at 9:30 p.m. and the race is at 10:30 p.m. A pre-registration form is attached below.
Day of the race registration is $25 for adults and $20 for youth. This includes shirts if they are still available. Registration is available online at www.bfronline.com/register.
Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co. and Friends of the Bluffton Public Library are hosting a 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 22. Registration starts at 8 a.m., with race beginning at 9 a.m.
Both adults and youth are encouraged to participate. The race will start and finish on College Avenue in front of Bluffton High School.
Trophies will be awarded for overall top male and female finishers. Medallions will be awarded for the top male and female in each age division. Age divisions are: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-65, 66 and over.
Bluffton Trinity United Methodist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School Monday, June 17, to Wednesday, June 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
This year's theme "Surviving the Storm" looks at Noah and his experiences in the ark. This three-day program includes skits, games, bible lessons and loads of fun.
Trinity UM is located at 2022 State Route 103, Bluffton.
This VBS program is for youth ages preschool through fifth grade.
