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Christmas Tree Festival - 2010December 1 - 5, 2010. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Location: Allen County Museum and MacDonell House.
Theme: "Christmas Joy." 38th Annual Christmas Tree Festival. Enjoy 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! Free and open to the public.
Contact: Allen County Museum 620 W. Market St. Lima, OH 45801 419-222-9426
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NWORRP - North Pole ExpressA REGIONAL EVENT -
November 26 - December 26, 2010. Fridays: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Saturdays: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sundays: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Closed December 24, Christmas Eve) Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Inc.
Admission: $2.00 Adults and $1.00 Children, includes train ride ticket.
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 Diesel Engine 101. Children under 42" tall must ride with an adult. Prices and times subject to change without notice.
Contact: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Inc. 11600 County Rd. 99 Findlay, OH 45840 419-423-2995 Email: nworrp@sbcglobal.net
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Senior Citizens Services BingoEvery Wednesday throughout the year except holidays. December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010. Doors open: 5:00 p.m. Bingo: 7:00 p.m. Location: Senior Citizens Services, Inc. 54 cards: $20; 72 cards: $25; 90 cards $30 w/free tag. Fireball Jackpot: $8700. Open to the public.
Contact: Senior Citizens Services, Inc. 3400 W. Elm St. Lima, OH 45807 419-991-8811
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Encore Theatre - A Christmas CarolNovember 26-28 & December 2-5, 2010. Thursday & Friday: 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 2:00 & 8:00 p.m. Sunday matinee: 2:00 p.m. Location: Encore Theatre.
A Christmas Carol Join Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future for this tale of redemption and forgiveness that captures the true spirit and magic of the holiday season. Cost: 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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Rays Market Wine TastingsThursdays: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Saturdays: December 4, 11, 18, 25, 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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Vino Bellissimo Wine TastingsThursdays: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010. 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Saturdays: December 4, 11, 18, 25, 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 ScheduleDecember 3, 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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Wake, Rattle & RollFriday, December 3, 2010. 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center.
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.
$4.00 for members. $6.00 for non-members. Please call the Chamber office 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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Apollo Craft ShowSaturday, December 4, 2010. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Apollo Career Center.
This is a fundraiser for the clubs at Apollo Career Center. Over 100 crafters with unique and quality crafts draw a large attendance of approximately 2000.
Admission: $2.00; Age 12 and under, Free.
Contact: Lou Seddelmeyer Apollo Career Center 3325 Shawnee Rd. Lima, OH 45806 419-998-2931
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Bluegrass in the Cornfield Monthly ConcertsA REGIONAL EVENT -
Jan. 9, Feb. 6, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, May 1, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, 2010. Saturdays: 4:00 p.m. Location: Famous Old Time Music Company. Bluegrass in the Cornfields is an evening of lively bluegrass entertainment featuring the finest national and local talent. This is an indoor concert.
Cost: $10.00 Good food by Margaret's Kitchen 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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Lima Symphony - Bells, Brass and BowsSaturday, December 4, 2010. 7:30 p.m. Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Crouse Performance Hall. Celebrate the holiday season as we return with our beloved favorite, Bells, Brass and Bows. Your entire family will delight in this festival of lights and holiday music featuring familiar favorites, sacred carols and some fun twists on the classics. The Lima Symphony Chorus will join us in this joyous holiday tradition.
Single Ticket Costs: Adult Area 1, $28; Adult Area 2, $22; Student Area 1, $14; Student Area 2, $11.
Contact: Lima Symphony Orchestra P.O. Box 1651 Lima, OH 45802 419-222-5701
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Tri-State Gun ShowDecember 4 - 5, 2010 Held the first Saturday and Sunday from January - May and October - December. Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Allen County Fairgrounds.
A popular show for collectors. Guns, knives, hunting equipment and associated collectibles. 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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Elida Band Boosters BingoEvery Sunday & Tuesday, 2010. December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 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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Alzheimer's Support Group2nd Wednesday of each month: 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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Holidays Dance with the Al Best BandThursday, December 9, 2010. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Location: Eagles Hall - Aerie #370, 800 W. Robb Ave., Lima. No reservation or cost to attend. Bring your friends!!
Contact: Allen County Council on Aging, Inc. 419-228-5135
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Kenny GA REGIONAL EVENT -
Thursday, December 9, 2010. 7:30 p.m. Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Van Wert. An Evening with Kenny G - a special Holiday Show. Tickets: $28, $33, $38, $42, $52, $59. On sale Thursday, September 9, 2010.
Contact: Niswonger Performing Arts Center 10700 St. Rt. 118 South Van Wert, OH 45891 419-238-6722
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Lima Silver Spurs Square DanceSaturday, December 11, 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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Springbrook Gardens Dances - 2010Saturdays except for last date in December. All dates: 8:00 p.m. April 24, May 15, May 29, June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 14, August 28, September 11, September 25, October 9, October 23, November 13, December 11 and December 31, 2010. Location: Springbrook Gardens.
Contact: Springbrook Gardens 4240 N. West St. Lima, OH 45801 419-225-8451
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Broadway in Lima - GreaseTuesday, December 14, 2010. 7:30 p.m. Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center.
After spending a hopelessly devoted summer with new good girl in town Sandy Dumbrowski, too-cool Danny Zuko's world is thrown upside down when she appears at Rydell High on the first day of school. What follows is a slicked back celebration of growin' up, cruisin' with friends and goin' steady with Danny, Sandy, The T-Birds, The Pink Ladies and unforgettable songs from "You're the One that I Want" to "Summer Nights." Ticket cost: Single ticket: $49.00 Broadway in Lima 4-show series: $190.00.
Contact: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center 7 Town Square Lima, OH 45801 Box Office, 419-224-1552
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A Christmas CarolA REGIONAL EVENT -
Friday, December 17, 2010. 7;30 p.m. Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Van Wert.
Grand Series: A Christmas Carol.
The Nebraska Theatre Caravan has been touring Charles Jones' delightful adaptation of A Christmas Carol since 1979. The Caravan's Carol, which weaves traditional Christmas carols throughout the narrative, is probably the most widely produced production of Dickens' in the nation, annually performing for more than 100,000 people in more than 60 cities across the country.
Tickets: $10, $15, $20, $25, $30, $35. On sale Monday, September 13, 2010.
Contact: Niswonger Performing Arts Center 10700 St. Rt. 118 South Van Wert, OH 45891 419-238-6722
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Appalachian Opry Monthly Variety ShowsA 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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Putnam Rail FansSaturday, December 18, 2010. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima. Putnam Rail Fans is a Train Show and Swap Meet that is open to the public.
Catering by Lock 16.
Admission: Adults, $4.00; Children under age 12, Free.
Contact: Arch Kious 419-453-3126
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Alzheimer Caregiver's Support GroupMeetings 4th Tuesday of the month: December 28, 2010. 6:30 p.m. Location: HCF, Inc., 1100 Shawnee Rd., Lima.
Refreshments served at each meeting.
Contact: Linda Friend, LSW 419-999-2055
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Lima Symphony - New Year's Eve GalaFriday, December 31, 2010. 7:30 p.m. Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Crouse Performance Hall.
News Year's Eve Gala: The Music of the Eagles with Jeans 'N Classics. The headlining stars and rock musicians from Jeans 'n Classics will return for a sparking New Year's Eve gala featuring the unforgettable music of the Eagles. Classic rock will blend with the warmth and energy of our orchestra as we perform more than two hours of the greatest hits from Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh including the Hotel California album in its entirety.
Single Ticket Costs: Area 1, $35; Area 2, $20. No student prices.
Contact: Lima Symphony Orchestra P.O. box 1651 Lima, OH 45802 419-222-5701
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