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Kaelin Weissling takes a bite from her Vacation Bible School snack. Before the Graham Crackers and marshmallows were a snack, they were sheep in a VBS project. Community VBS concludes tonight at Bluffton Presbyterian.

Looks like there’s lots to do in Bluffton this weekend. Here’s a capsule of events:

Friday - free ice cream

Tommy Tire Sales, 319 N. Main St., will have its second annual free ice cream from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Friday, according to Tom Dotson."Jay Lugibihl will bring his homemade ice cream maker again and also this year we will be doing a bonus for the kids with free pony rides from noon to 5 p.m.," said Dotson.

Saturday ALS bake sale

Bluffton Family Recreation announces two August tournaments and sign-up for an August basketball league, according to Joseph Beagle, director.

Overnight softball tournament
BFR will host an overnight softball tournament held in Cairo on Friday, Aug. 14. Games start at 7 p.m. Cost per team is $200 and the registration deadline is Saturday, Aug. 1. Players must be 18 or older by June 30. At the registration, teams must provide payment and a team roster.

There will be a bake sale to benefit the ALS Association on Saturday, July 25, from 8 a.m.-noon in front of the Citizens National Bank. The Bluffton team "Fast Talker Kingsley" will be raising money for the ALS walk in Columbus on September 27. The team will walk and raise donations in honor of Phillip Kingsley. To donate or join the team please contact [email protected]. To donate click on the link and select team "Fast talker Kingsley".

Dr, Darrel Hotmire, Bluffton physicians, teaches a song to youth at the Bluffton Community Vacation Bible School. Wednesday's focus was on community heroes. CLICK FOR PHOTOS.

Bluffton Area Ministerial Associations (BAMA) will hold its annual community worship service at 9 a.m., Sunday, July 26, on the Bluffton Presbyterian lawn.

Rev. David Good, pastor of Bluffton Presbyterian, said, "The service will focus on the Vacation Bible School, which has been this week. The Theme is “Bible Blast to the Past,” and will feature songs by the children who participated in VBS."

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