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Allen County's Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center has a new website. If you are planning a meeting, big or small, a convention, reception or special event you can get many details at this site. You can also find out what's going on at Crouse Performance Hall, reserve your tickets on line and get information on Memorial Hall of Allen County. Check it out!! www.limaciviccenter.com

- Lima's Civic & Convention Center


Kudos is a feature on our web site that highlights special events, awards received, promotions, new business openings, new menus, and any other noteworthy information. To submit an article or item for consideration please email your news to cara@lima-allencvb.com (include the word "Kudos" in the subject line) or call the CVB office at 419-222-6075. We look forward to hearing from you!

- Lima/Allen County CVB

The Blue Caboose is owned and managed by the Lima-Allen County Convention & Visitors Bureau and staffed by nearly 30 volunteers. These Tourism Specialists give their time, enthusiasm, and knowledge to welcoming visitors to Lima and Allen County by providing local, state, and regional information and printed materials for inquisitive travelers. The Caboose is open seasonally from the end of May to Labor Day.

- Blue Caboose Tourist Info Center


We are excited to announce that the CVB along with the Lima Area Chamber of Commerce, Allen Economic Development Group, Downtown Lima Inc., Allen Lima Leadership and others have now relocated into our new offices in the Schnorf/Wagner Building in Downtown Lima. We encourage everyone to stop in and visit us at our new location: 144 South Main Street, Lima, Ohio 45801. Our email, website and phone number all remain the same!

- Lima/Allen County CVB relocates to new office!

As you travel along I-75 in northwest Ohio, there is much to see and do in Allen, Hancock, Wood, and Lucas counties. For information about the tours offered in each of these fine counties, check out the Group Tour section or call the Lima/Allen County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 419-222-6075.

- I-75 Corridor Tours



August Events:

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Elida Band Boosters Bingo

Every Sunday & Tuesday, 2010.
August 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, 2010.
7:00 p.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Exhibit Hall.

Package prices start at $15.00


Contact:
Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center
7 Town Square
Lima, OH  45801
419-224-5222

 

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Goodwill/Easter Seals Art Exhibit

July 30 - August 26, 2010.
Location: The Meeting Place on Market, Lima.


Contact:
Kevin Brogee
The Meeting Place on Market
220 W. Market St.
Lima, OH  45801
419-222-0985
info@meetingplaceonmarket.com

 

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Metropark Discoverers - Hug-A-Tree

August 3 & 4, 2010.
Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: McLean Teddy Bear Park, 2004 N. Dixie Hwy.

Youth ages 7 - 9 years will enjoy learning about the forest and the critters that live there.

Registration along with a $10 fee is required by July 28.


Contact:
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District
2355 Ada Rd.
Lima, OH  45801
419-221-1232

 

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Chamber Golf Classic

Wednesday, August 4, 2010.
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lost Creek Golfer's Club & Hidden Creek Golf Club.

Don't miss the fun at the 42nd Annual Golf Classic!  We're going to beat the heat this year with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. and a great lunch to follow for all golfers.

Interested in signing up?  18 holes of golf with cart, lunch and HUGE goodie bag is only $80 a person this year, or $320 a foursome.  Register now!

 
Contact:
Tannie Whitling
Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce
144 S. Main St.,  Suite 100
Lima, OH 45801
twhitling@limachamber.com
419-222-6045

 

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Childrens Photo Frame Workshop

Wednesday, August 4, 2010.
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: McElroy Environmental Education Center.

Join Aimee Fleck as she teaches the children (ages 8 & up) to decorate their own photo frame.  The frame will hold two photos.  All supplies are included.

Registration and a $10 fee is required by July 30.

 
Contact:
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District
2355 Ada Rd.
Lima, OH  45801
419-221-1232


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Toast to the City - 2010

Wednesday, August 4, 2010.
6:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Location: Lima's Town Square.

Details to be determined.


Contact:
Square Fair, Inc.
P.O. Box 418
Lima, OH  45802 
419-222-1458 or 
squarefair@woh.rr.com

 

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Farmers Thursday Market - 2010

Thursdays, June - October, 2010.
August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010.
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: In front of the AARP Tax Bldg., 221 N. Main St., Lima.

In addition to the Saturdays Farmers Market, this is an opportunity for downtown workers and those who can't come on Saturday to have access to home-grown produce.

 
Contact:
Rick Kabara
P.O. Box 430
Waynesfield, OH  45896
419-230-2195

 

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Rays Market Wine Tastings

Thursdays:  August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010.
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays:  August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010.
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Rays Market.

50 cents per sample.  Typically two to four samples.


Contact:
Chris Pauff
Rays Market
890 S. Cable Rd.
Lima, OH  45805
419-224-0600

 

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Square Fair - 2010

Thursday - Saturday, August 5 - 7, 2010.
Location: Downtown Lima.

Festival details to be determined at a later date.


Contact:
Square Fair, Inc.
P.O. Box 418
Lima, OH  45802
419-222-1458
squarefair@woh.rr.com

 

 

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Vino Bellissimo Wine Tastings

Thursdays:  August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010.
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays:  August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010.
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Vino Bellissimo.

Taste four different wines for $2.00.

 
Contact:
Mark Reineke
Vino Bellissimo
2720 Elida Rd.,  Suite 144
Lima, OH  45805
419-221-1010

 

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Lima Astronomical Society Observing Schedule

August 6, 2010.

The Schoonover Observatory in Schoonover Park (670 N. Jefferson St., Lima) will be open at 8:00 p.m. on the first Friday of every month.  This coincides with the regular monthly meetings of the Lima Astronomical Society.

The Observatory will also be open from time to time for special events related to sky phenomena taking place at the time.

On regular meeting nights, there will be a short business meeting at 8:00 p.m. followed at 8:30 p.m. by some sort of presentation lasting approximately an hour.  Observations will commence thereafter.

Everyone is welcome to attend the Society's regular meetings and any special events.
You are encouraged to come to the observatory and look through the 14-inch Celestron telescope housed at that facility.  Members of the LimaAstronomical Society will be on hand to operate the telescope and answer your questions.


Contact:
419-224-8222

 

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Farmers Market - 2010

Saturdays, June - October, 2010.
August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Location: In front of the Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Lima.

Available are a wide variety of home-grown produce including organics, live herbs, plants, trees, home-baked pies, cookies and breads.

Most Farmers Market Saturdays include an event.

 
Contact:
Rick Kabara
P.O. Box 430
Waynesfield, OH  45896
419-230-2195

 

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Alzheimer's Support Group

2nd Wednesday of each month:
Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8, 2010.
2:00 p.m.
Location: Allen County Council on Aging.

Meetings are for family members and caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease or a related memory loss condition.
Learn more about Alzheimer's disease and meet other caregivers.

 
Contact:
Judy Jacomet or Judy Doute
Allen County Council on Aging
215 N. Central Ave.
Lima, OH  45801
419-228-5135

 

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Lima/Allen County Civil War Study Club

January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, 2010.

The Lima/Allen County Civil War Study Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month except December.
7:00 p.m.
Location: New Creation Lutheran Church, Allentown Rd., Lima.

 
Contact:
Tom Bowman
419-999-4785

 

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L.A.U.R.A. Meeting

January 20, February 17,March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, 2010.

The Local Area UFO Research Association (L.A.U.R.A.) meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of every month except December.
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Market Street Presbyterian Church, Lima, Ohio - lower level.


Contact:
Tom Bowman
419-999-4785

 

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Allen County Fair

August 20 - 28, 2010.
Location:  Allen County Fairgrounds
 
Come celebrate and enjoy the 160th Allen County Fair!

Since 1851 the Allen County Fair has been the premier showcase for Agriculture in West Central Ohio.  As a result of holding such a great responsibility to the community, the Allen County Fair Board has always centered their purpose and goals on values, education, agriculture, youth and families.

Fair Parade:  Saturday, August 21st. at 9:45 a.m.

 
Contact:
Allen County Fairgrounds
2750 Harding Hwy.
Lima, OH  45804
419-228-7141

 

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Lima Silver Spurs Square Dances

Friday, August 20, 2010

2nd Saturday of every month except July and August.
July: no dance
August: 3rd Friday.
8:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Location: West Middle School Cafeteria, 503 N. Cable Rd., Lima.


Contact:
Sharon Myers
President
419-222-5520

 

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Appalachian Opry Monthly Variety Shows

A REGIONAL EVENT -

Jan. 23, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Apr. 17, May 15, June 19, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, 2010.
Saturdays: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Famous Old Time Music Company.

The Apalachian Opry is our answer to Hee Haw and the Grand Ole Opry.  An assortment of guest artists join staff musicians Vernon & Kitty McIntyre with Mitch Manns, Don Bowlin, and Jeff Causey for an evening of bluegrass, old country music, comedy and fun.

Cost: $10.00
Good food available on site.

 
Contact:
Famous Old Time Music Company
20322 U.S. 33
Wapakoneta, OH  45895
419-568-1220 or 513-607-1874

 

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Wake, Rattle & Roll at the Fair

Friday, August 27, 2010.
7:30 a.m.
Location: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima.

Presented by the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce, these monthly morning breakfast gatherings are your best opportunity to stay informed about the local business community.

Please note the location change.  Every year the August Wake, Rattle & Roll is held during fair week at the fairgrounds.

Enter the Allen County Fairgrounds off of St. Rt. 309 at the main gates.

$4.00 for members. $6.00 for non-members.  Please call the Chamber of Commerce for reservations.


Contact:
Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce
144 S. Main St.
Suite 100
Lima, OH  45801
419-222-6045

 

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Dulcimer Jams

A REGIONAL EVENT -

Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, June 26, Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 30, Nov. 27, 2010.
Saturdays: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Famous Old Time Music Company.

Our monthly Dulcimer Jams feature mountain and hammered dulcimers with autoharps; but we also welcome guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, and other players. Join us and have lots of fun!

Donations accepted.


Contact:
Famous Old Time Music Company
20322 U.S. 33
Wapakoneta, OH  45895
419-568-1220 or 513-607-1874

 

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