Richland Manor donated 4,400 pounds of food to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program's food pantry this week.
Barry Schneck Community Service representative of Richland Manor, said that the food was collected during a June old car cruise-in. In addition to the food that was donated, Richland Manor also provided a $500 check to the food pantry.
Paula McKibben, food pantry coordinator, said that 30 families in the community use the pantry and that about 900 items are needed each month to seek the pantry stocked.
BFR will offer one last session of Gym and Swim beginning Monday, July 25 at 4:30 p.m., according to Carole Enneking, director.
Gym and Swim is led by certified water instructor, Kelly Honse. The activities begin at BFR with skill stations for movement, followed by a swim lesson at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool.
Children must be 2-6 years of age to participate and a parent must be in the water with their child during the swim portion.
Bluffton Child Development Center is now accepting applications for fall enrollment for children ages 6 weeks through age 12, according to Mary Painter, director.
Age appropriate programs are provided at the Center, which offers a nurturing environment with a professional staff and a curriculum that enables every child to grow and learn in his own unique way, according to Painter.
An after-hours pool party fundraiser is planned for the Brockert/Mikesell families at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool from 6 to 9 p.m., Sunday, July 17.
Admission is $3 a person (sorry, pool passes not accepted). Donations are being accepted. Pizza will be available for sale. A silent auction is also part of the event.
All proceeds from the event go to the Brockert/Mikesell families.
