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Elida Band Boosters Bingo - 2008Every Tuesday & Sunday.
December 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, 2008.
7:00 p.m.
Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Exhibit Hall.
Package prices start at $15.00
Contact:
419-224-5222.
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Christmas Tree Festival - 2008Wednesday, December 3 - Sunday, December 7, 2008.
Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Allen County Museum and MacDonell House, 620 W. Market St., Lima.
Annual holiday festival with wonderful live music, dozens of beautifully decorated, themed Christmas trees submitted by various organizations, baked goods, and a holiday bazaar with many items for sale.
No admittance fee!
Contact:
Allen County Museum
620 W. Market St.
Lima, OH 45801
419-222-9426.
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Encore Theatre - Little Shop of HorrorsNovember 21 - 23, 28 - 30 and December 4 - 6, 2008.
Thursday, Fridays & Saturdays: 8:00 p.m.
Sunday Matinees: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Encore Theatre, 991 N. Shore Dr., Lima.
A musical by Howard Ashman & Alan Menken.
This affectionate spoof of 1950's sci-fi movies features a down-and-out skid row floral assistant named Seymour who discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood.
Single ticket prices:
Regular Adult: $13; Senior: $11; Student (to age 18): $8.
Contact:
Encore Theatre
991 North Shore Drive
Lima, OH 45801
419-223-8866 or 1-800-944-1441.
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Quarter-Scale Train Rides - North Pole ExpressA REGIONAL EVENT -
November 28 - 30; December 5 - 7; 12 - 14; 19 - 21; 26 - 28.
Fridays: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Sundays: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Inc., 11600 County Rd. 99, Findlay, OH 45840. (At the northeast corner of I-75 Exit #161).
Train rides: $2.00 Adults and $1.00 Children.
Admission: Purchase a train ride ticket or give a donation.
Note: All train rides are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. It is our intention to run our steam Engine 901 for Special Programs and Sunday rides, but we reserve the right to run alternate power.
Children under 42" tall must ride with an adult.
Prices and times subject to change without notice. Please call or check website.
Contact:
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Inc.
419-423-2995 or www.nworrp.org.
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Wake, Rattle & Roll - 2008Friday, December 5, 2008.
7:30 a.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center.
These morning breakfast gatherings are your best opportunity to stay informed about the local business community.
$4.00 for members; $6.00 for non-members.
Please call the Chamber office for reservations at 419-222-6045.
Contact:
Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce
147 N. Main St.
Lima, OH 45801
419-222-6045
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Lima Symphony - Bells, Brass & BowsSaturday, December 6, 2008.
8:00 p.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Crouse Performance Hall.
Celebrate the holiday season with the beloved return of Bells, Brass and Bows. The Lima Symphony Chorus and the Lima City Arts Magnet students will join the Lima Symphony Orchestra for this festival of lights and holiday music. With familiar Christmas carols such as Twelve Days of Christmas and Away in a Manger to fun new renditions of old classics like Snow Chase and Rhapsody on Christmas Carols, this concert is sure to get you in a festive spirit and will be one to share with the entire family.
Single ticket prices for Series Concerts: Adult Area 1: $28; Adult Area 2: $22; Student Area 1: $14; Student Area 2: $11.
Contact:
Lima Symphony Orchestra
419-222-5701.
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Tri-State Gun ShowDecember 6 - 7, 2008
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A popular show for collectors. Guns, knives, hunting equipment and associated collectibles.
Location: Allen County Fairgrounds.
Admission Fee: Adults - $4.00; Children 14 and under - Free, and must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact:
Manetta Sneary
419/647-0067.
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Holiday Dinners - MacDonell HouseFriday & Saturday, December 12th & 13th, 2008.
6:30 p.m.
The Victorian Guild of the Allen County Historical Society invites you to attend our annual Holiday Dinners in the grand "1893 Victorian Lady" - the MacDonell House.
The house decked out in all its glory for the holiday season, will be the setting for an elegant catered dinner.
Cost: To be determined.
Contact for reservations:
Ruth Detrick
Allen County Historical Society
419-228-7748
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ONU Holiday SpectacularFriday, December 12, 2008; 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 13, 2008; 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 14, 2008; 2:00 p.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Crouse Performance Hall.
No holiday season is complete without the ONU Holiday Spectacular! It's tailor made for the whole family. From the toy soldiers to Santa to the lovely carols of the season, adults and children alike come away with the "holiday spirit." Lavish sets and costumes! Brings in hundreds of visitors!
Cost: $5.00, all tickets.
Tickets available at: All Kewpee Locations (Civic Center tickets); Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center (day of performance); Freed Center Box Office: 419-772-1900 (all tickets).
Freed Center Box Office Hours: Monday - Friday, Noon - 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Tony Orlando Christmas ShowA REGIONAL EVENT -
Friday, December 12, 2008.
7:30 p.m.
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Van Wert.
"Santa and Me" was written, produced and directed by Tony himself, who bills the holiday celebration as a musical for all ages with a wide variety of Christmas favorites, comedy, magical sets, original music and "Santa" himself, who delivers the true meaning of Christmas.
Check with the box office about special dinner options for the evening.
Individual tickets go on sale September 10. Ticket prices: Orch. Ctr. - $50; Orch. R&L - $45; Mezz. Ctr. - $40; Mezz. R&L - $35; Balc. Ctr. - $30; Balc. R&L - $25.
View Official Website/Buy Tickets: www.npacvw.org.
Contact:
Paul Hoverman
Niswonger Performing Arts Center
10700 St. Rt. 118 South
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-6722
Email: marketing@npacvw.org.
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MS Support GroupJanuary 16, February 20, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17, 2008.
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: St. Rita's Rehab Outpatient Conference Room in the basement of the 830 Medical Office building, W. North St., Lima, OH.
The MS Support Group meets the third Wednesday of each month.
Contact:
St. Rita's Medical Center
730 W. Market St.
Lima, OH 45801
419/226-9802.
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Bluegrass ConcertA REGIONAL EVENT -
Thursday December 18, 2008.
Three Band Bluegrass concerts are held in our beautiful Boatwhistle Memorial Hall. Hosted by Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass, each concert features performances by at least three fine Bluegrass bands. Showtime: 3:00 p.m.
Admission: $10.00. Good food on site.
Wapakoneta Famous Old Time Music is host to the area's finest Bluegrass events. All activities take place at 20322 U. S. 33 in Wapakoneta, OH. Dates subject to change without notice - confirm dates before traveling.
Contact:
Famous Old Time Music Company
20322 U.S. 33
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-568-1220
www.fotmc.com
email: fotmc@iglou.com
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Putnam Rail Fans 2008Saturday, December 27, 2008.
Putnam Rail Fans is a Train Show that is open to the public.
Location: Allen County Fairgrounds.
Contact:
William Laise
419/224-7759.
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Lima Symphony - A Night at the OscarsWednesday, December 31, 2008.
7:30 p.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Crouse Performance Hall.
Bring in the new year the way celebrities do…on the red carpet. This New Year's Eve, the Crouse Performance Hall will be filled with music we all know and love from our favorite movies. Fly through the air with Harry Potter or revel in a kiss from Cary Grant. Music from Batman, Spiderman and the Pirates of the Caribbean will excite all ages, and music from Gone With the Wind, The Godfather and Breakfast at Tiffany's will bring back memories of old classics. Experience Hollywood at its best. You won't want to miss this red carpet event!
Ticket prices: Adult: $20; Student: $10.
Contact:
Lima Symphony Orchestra
419-222-5701.
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