The annual Cruise-In Concert is set for Saturday, July 16 outside St. John’s Evangelical Church, 211 E. Carrol St., Kenton. The event will feature a day of music and other activities for the family.

TLC Ministries in Kenton has been a lighthouse to those in need for over a decade and a half, serving the needs of the people from clothing to shelter, to food and prepared meals.

LIMA — The Lima Chapter of Aglow International will be holding its monthly morning meeting on Thursday, July 14 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Fellowship Room of Church of the Good Shepherd, 224 Elm St, Columbus Grove.

A theology professor once spoke about joy and happiness. Joseph Sittler was born in Upper Sandusky.

A Year of Mercy Celebration at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, Carey, will be on Sunday, July 3. The Most Reverend John Stowe, OFM Conv, Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington, Ky., and the former Rector of the Shrine will preside at the noon Mass.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Kenton announces an open house and tour of the newly renovated church as well as the parish gardens, on Sunday, July 10 from noon to 4 p.m. This event is part of the parish celebration of 150 years since the dedication of the church in 1866.

LaRUE — The annual ice cream social, sponsored by the Chancel Choir of the LaRue United Methodist Church, is scheduled to take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 in the church fellowship hall at 166 N. High St. Sandwiches, chicken and noodles, side dishes, homemade pies and cakes, beverages and Riverside Ice Cream will be sold.

When a tragedy like the mass shooting in Orlando strikes we are in shock, we can’t believe that someone could do such a horrible thing, we are confused, sad and angry. We are scared.

Vacation Bible School at Kenton Full Gospel Church is set for Monday, June 20 through Thursday, June 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. For all who attend the VBS there will be a street carnival on Thursday after a short VBS program with the children.