Elida Band Boosters Bingo - 2009

Every Tuesday & Sunday
February 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 2009
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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Freed Center - Verb Ballets & the ONU Dance Company

A REGIONAL EVENT -

January 31 - February 1, 2009.
Location: Freed Center for the Performing Arts.

Verb Ballets and the ONU Dance Company.

Contact:
Freed Center for the Performing Arts
525 S.  Main St.
Ada, OH  45810
Box Office, 419-772-1900

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Library Fundraiser - 2009

Mondays -
February 2, 9, 16, 23
9:00 a.m.
Location: Lima Public Library.

Gift baskets designed and created by Sarah Ricks of Sarah Ricks' Treasure Company will be raffled off to the public.
Beautiful baskets will be on display in the front entry cases.
Raffle tickets will be $1 each or six for $5.
Sarah Ricks' Treasure Company received the 2008 Culturally Diverse Business of the Year Award by the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce.

Contact:
Lima Public Library
650 W. Market St.
Lima, OH  45801
Karen Sommer, sommerk@limalibrary.com

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Catholic Community Dinner Theatre - Nunsense

February 6, 7, 8, 12, & 13, 2009.
Sunday, February 8: 2:00 p.m. (doors open at noon).
All other performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. for dinner.
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 810 S. Cable Rd., Lima.

This newly formed group plans to present three to four productions each year.
This second production, Nunsense: the Mega Musical, is a "brand new" Nunsense and never before performed in Lima.
The premise of CCD Theatre is to provide and promote good, inoffensive Catholic/Christian value productions while utilizing all Catholic artistic talent and fostering a family atmosphere. As a non-profit organization, CCD Theatre exists to donate any profits obtained from each production back to a designated community charity.
A sumptuous buffet is planned for each production by the K of C staff, and a cash bar will also be available.

Tickets are $30 for Adults and $20 for Youth (age 5-13 years).

You may obtain tickets by email at: CCDTheatre@gmail.com or by calling 419-236-1484. You may also go to the website at: www.limacatholic.org and click on the CCD Theatre link or contact St. Charles Catholic Church and ask for Jeff Carder (ticket chairman).
All tickets are non-refundable and must be prepaid.

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Concert - "Legacy Five"

Friday, February 6, 2009.
Location: Lima Baptist Temple, 982 Brower Rd., Lima.
Details pending.

Contact:
WTGN Radio
419-227-2525

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McDonald's Youth Theatre - You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown

February 6 - 8 & 13 - 15, 2009.
Fridays & Saturdays: 8:00 p.m.
Sunday Matinees: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Encore Theatre, 991 North Shore Dr., Lima.
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown - Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner.
Based on the Comic Strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz.
All tickets, any age: $7.00

Contact:
Encore Theatre
991 N. Shore Dr.
Lima, OH  45801
419-223-8866

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Mystery Dinner Theater

Fridays, January 9 and February 6, 2009.
Show begins: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Old Barn Out Back, Lima.

"Mayhem & Mystery" Dinner Theater: Snow-bunny Sabotage.

Dinner served buffet-style.
Cost: $25 per person. Reservations required.

Contact:
Old Barn Out Back Restaurant
3175 W. Elm St.
Lima, OH  45805
419-991-3075

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Lima Symphony - Favorite Classics

Saturday, February 7, 2009.
8:00 p.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Crouse Performance Hall.

This concert is filled with your favorite classical compositions, from the beautiful Kanon by Pachelbel to the popular, well-known and recognizeable, Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, in c minor.  This concert is one that will win over everyone from the newest concert goer to the most seasoned symphony critic.

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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Lima-Live Singles Dances - 2009

Saturday, January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, 2009.
Doors open: 7:30 p.m.
Dance: 8:00 - 11:30 p.m.
Location: Heritage Elementary School, 816 College Ave., Lima. (St. Rt. 309 at the Jameson Avenue overpass.)

If you like to dance or meet other people, come and join us.
Admission: $7.00
Donations for beverages and snacks.
Proceeds to be donated to the Lima Senior Scholarship Fund.
Smoke/Alcohol Free.

Contact:
Diana Long
419-371-5702 or
limalivesingles@yahoo.com

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Tri-State Gun Show

February 7-8, 2009.
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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College Goal Sunday

Sunday, February 8, 2009
2:00 p.m.
Location: Lima Senior High School, 1 Spartan Way, Lima.
 
Students can get one-on-one help from financial aid experts with completing the FAFSA form for federal student aid.

Contact:
Lima/Allen County College Access Program
419-222-6045

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Freed Center - Cabaret

A REGIONAL EVENT -

February 11 - 15, 2009.
Location: Freed Center for the Performing Arts, Ada.

Cabaret (Musical).

Contact:
Freed Center for the Performing Arts
525 S. Main St.
Ada, OH  45810
Box Office, 419-772-1900

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Ronald W. Richards Scholarhsip Concert

Saturday, February 14, 2009.
Time: Not yet determined.
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church.

This second concert in the series will be in the form of a musical Valentine featuring members of Trinity.

Members of the RWR concert team have scheduled three special concerts in which funds will be sought for scholarships for graduating high school seniors planning to enter the field of music after they complete their college education.  Students may apply for scholarship through the Lima Kiwanis Club which coordinates the program each year.

Contact:
Phyllis Wentz, Communications
Ronald W. Richards Scholarship Concerts
Lima Trinity United Methodist Church
301 W. Market St.
Lima, OH  45801
419-227-0800 or 419-222-7381

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Spyro Gyra

A REGIONAL EVENT -

Saturday, February 14, 2009.
7:30 p.m.
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Van Wert.

A marathon runner in the arena of contemporary jazz, Spyro Gyra has been moving across the musical landscape for more than three decades.

Ask the box office about special Valentine's dinner opportunities.
Individual tickets on sale November 14, 2008.  Ticket prices: Orch. Ctr., R&L - $25; Mezz. Ctr., Balc. Ctr. - $20; Mezz. R&L,Balc.R&L - $15.
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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J & M Collectibles Motorcycle Swap Meet

Sunday, February 15, 2009
Location: Allen County Fairgrounds.

 
Contact:
Mary Godwin
419-795-4185

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Story Musgrave - Earth as Art

A REGIONAL EVENT -

Thursday, February 19, 2009.
7:30 p.m.
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Van Wert.

This former NASA astronaut, trauma surgeon and pilot shares his multitude of experiences and the lessons he has learned along the way.

Individual tickets go on sale November 19, 2008.  Ticket prices: Orch. Ctr. - $25; Orch. R&L, Mezz. Ctr. - $20; Mezz. R&L, Balc. Ctr. - $15; Balc. R&L - $10.
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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Don McLean in Concert

Saturday, February 21, 2009.
8:00 p.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Crouse Performance Hall.

Don McLean - his work, like the man himself is very deep and very compassionate.  His pop anthem "American Pie" is a cultural phenomenon, and people are still trying to decode it after 35 years!  He wrote other great songs like "And I Love You So", "If We Try", "Vincent (Starry Starry Night", etc.

Tickets are availabe at the Civic Center Box Office -  $40, $35, $30, depending on seating area.

Contact: 
Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center
7 Town Square
Lima, OH  45801
 419-224-1552 or 1-888-377-0641

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Freed Center - ONU Symphony

A REGIONAL EVENT -

Saturday, February 21, 2009.
Location: Freed Center for the Performing Arts, Ada.

A Journey Unfinished - ONU Symphony Orchestra.

 
Contact:
Freed Center for the Performing Arts
525 S. Main St.
Ada, OH  45810
Box Office, 419-772-1900

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Native American Indian Gathering

Saturday & Sunday, February 21 & 22, 2009.
Doors Open: 10:00 a.m.
Dancing starts: Saturday - 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.; Sunday - 1:00 p.m.
Location: UAW Hall, 1440 Bellefontaine Ave., Lima.

The Native American Indian Gathering (also known as the Native American Powwow) will feature Indians dancing in full regalia!

The programs bring Native American educators, scholars, Tribal members and dancers from all over the United States and Canada into the local community to provide a "hands on" experience with the Native ways and culture. 

Native food, native arts & crafts and native entertainment.

Drums by invitation only. Traders by invitation only. No outside raffles or blanket dances.
No drugs, alcohol, or firearms. Zero tolerance for violators.

This is a family event, and we respectfully ask that you conduct yourself (and dress) accordingly.

Public invited.
Admission: Adults, $5.00; Children, $3.00.

 
Contact:
Larry Grigsby
P.O. Box 494
Mason, OH  45040
513-398-7441 or
tbirddesigns@zoomtown.com

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Pancake Day

Saturday, February 21, 2009.
6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: FOP Hall, 750 W. Robb Ave., Lima.

Proceeds to help support the construction of the new Livestock Pavilion at the Allen County Fairgrounds.

Cost: Adults, $6.00 Advance;  $7.00 at the door.
Children, Ages 4 - 8, $4.00; Ages 3 and under, Free.

Contact:
Mike & Carol Sumney
419-221-1674

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Lima Symphony - Orchestral Fireworks

Saturday, February 28, 2009.
8:00 p.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Crouse Performance Hall.

Patrice Jackson returns by popular demand in this colorful and dynamic program of orchestral pyrotechnics, pastoral dances, and a powerful symphony from Denmark.

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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Westside Lions Swap Meet

Saturday & Sunday, February 28 - March 1, 2009.
Location: Allen County Fairgrounds.

 
Contact:
Aubrey Martin
419-339-7013

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