Garden report: I have plants in pots that have become flooded with all the rain. ***Amherst and the Fort River Watershed Association are offering free ice cream and coloring books for kids Saturday, Aug. 8 from 2-3 p.m. at Groff Park. Chris also sent me an email about the church’s 15th annual chicken barbecue, Tuesday, Aug. 18 with pickup between 5-6 p.m. Tickets are $20. ***The Amherst Community Band will perform Sat., Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Sweetser Park. ***Send items for the Lehrer Report to: phyllehrer@gmail.com.