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Lima Astronomical Society Observing ScheduleThe 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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ArtSpace Kids Classes: Acrylic PaintingJanuary 2 - 30, 2010
Saturdays: 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Location: ArtSpace/Lima.
The students will create an abstract acrylic painting on canvas board in the modern art style of Klee and Miro. They will also make a perspective drawing of themselves.
Ages 8 - 12
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Maia Fisher.
Contact:
ArtSpace/Lima
65-67 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801
419-222-1721
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ArtSpace Kids Classes: CeramicsJanuary 2 - 30, 2010.
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: ArtSpace/Lima.
The Jungle will be the theme for this class. Students will create a jungle hut bird house, animal mugs and masks.
Ages 8 - 12
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Anna Fisher.
Contact:
ArtSpace/Lima
65-67 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801
419/222-1721
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Lima-Live Singles Dances - 2010Saturdays, January 2, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, October 2, November 6, December 4, 2010.
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 Ave. overpass)
If you like to dance or meet other people, come and join us.
Admission: $8.00
Donations for beverages and snacks.
Proceeds to be donated to the Lima Senior Scholarship Fund.
Smoke/alcohol free.
Contact:
419-371-5702
limalivesingles@yahoo.com
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Tri-State Gun ShowJanuary 2 - 3, 2010
Held the first Friday and Saturday 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.
January 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 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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Lima Area WoodcarversMonday, January 4, 2010.
7:00 p.m.
Location: McElroy Environmental Education Center.
Following a brief meeting, Norm Rex will present a program on carving "Wind Spirits".
Beginners and experienced woodcarvers welcome.
Contact:
Dave Betts
419-221-0633
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Photography ExhibitJanuary 4 - 28, 2010.
Location: The Meeting Place on Market, Lima.
Known as the girl who does "urban decay" Marianna Hofer's photography exhibit is free and open to the public.
Marianna states: "I love and delight in the Midwest, the place and people - there's no end to the wonder and beauty, delight and melancholy. Every firefly, daylily, deer clattering across a county road, long abandoned farm house, dive bar, bad bar band, pawn shop, small town, downtown diner - well, lots of things I encounter or once encountered, make me determined to get them recorded before they vanish."
Contact:
Jennifer Brogee
The Meeting Place on Market
220 W. Market St.
Lima, OH 45801
419-236-5711
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Yoga Classes - Winter SessionJanuary 4 - March 15, 2010.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.
Saturday: 9:15 a.m.
Location: University of Northwestern Ohio's Yoga Studio.
The UNOH Yoga Studio 10-week Winter Session starts the week of January 4, 2010.
Space is limited to 15 per class.
Instructors are Cheryl Steinwedel, Melinda Morgret and Sue McCain. Visit www.unohyoga.com for more details.
To register, contact:
University of Northwestern Ohio
1441 N. Cable Rd.
Lima, OH 45805
419-998-3240
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ArtSpace Adult Classes: Charcoal Renditions IIJanuary 5 - February 2, 2010.
Tuesdays: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: ArtSpace/Lima.
This is the second in a series of charcoal classes. Students will explore the medium in greater depth.
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Allen Miller
Contact:
ArtSpace/Lima
65-67 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801
419-222-1721
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ArtSpace Adult Classes: PhotographyJanuary 5 - February 9, 2010.
Tuesdays: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: ArtSpace/Lima.
Study photography with this award-winning photographer. Light, composition, subject matter, exposure and equipment are among the topics that will be covered in this class. A field shoot and student critique will be included.
Cost: $65.00
Instructor: Phil Hugo
Contact:
ArtSpace/Lima
65-67 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801
419-222-1721
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Curious George LiveJanuary 5 & 6, 2010.
Tuesday: 7:00 p.m.
(Pre-show Dinner for Families by Ann Ross Catering.)
Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
(Pre-show Dinner for Families by Cousin's Catering)
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center.
Tickets go on sale November 23, 2009.
Ticket cost: prices range from $12 to $35.
Contact:
Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center
7 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801
Box Office, 419-224-1552
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ArtSpace Adult Classes: Stained Glass IIJanuary 6 - February 3, 2010.
Wednesdays: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: ArtSpace/Lima.
This will be the second in this series of stained glass classes. Explore this medium in greater detail.
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Beth Chiles
Contact:
ArtSlpace/Lima
65-67 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801
419-222-1721
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College Access Monthly SessionsSeptember 2, 2009 - May 5, 2010.
6:00 p.m.
Location: Bradfield Center, 550 S. Collett St., Lima.
Held the first Wednesday of the month, these FREE sessions are provided in order to assist individuals of all ages in pursuing an education after high school, which is the mission of the Lima/Allen County College Access Program.
For more information on the College Access Program, visit www.ohiocan.org/allen.
Contact:
Wendy Schall
567-204-3861
wendy.schall@apollocc.org
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SWCD Annual Tree & Shrub SaleJanuary 6 - March 1, 2010.
Location: SWCD Office
The Allen Soil & Water Conservation District is holding its annual tree and shrub sale.
The district is selling a variety of shrubs and seedlings, including conifers, hardwoods and wildlife shrubs.
To order seedlings, stop by the SWCD office for a tree booklet, or print the booklet online at www.allencounty.oh.nacdnet.org.
Contact:
Allen Soil & Water Conservation District
3900 Campus Dr.
Suite A
Lima, OH 45804
419-223-0040
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ArtSpace Adult Classes: Acrylic PaintingJanuary 7 - February 4, 2010
Thursdays: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: ArtSpace/Lima.
This class will focus on still life subjects - beginning with shapes, moving on to fruit, vegetables, flowers, and a combination of all four subjects.
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Anna Fisher
Contact:
ArtSpace/Lima
65-67 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801
419-222-1721
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ArtSpace Adult Classes: WatercolorJanuary 7 - February 4, 2010.
Thursdays: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: ArtSpace/Lima.
This is the second in a series of watercolor classes. Students will explore the medium in greater detail.
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Barbara Spurgeon
Contact:
ArtSpace/Lima
65-67 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801
419-222-1721
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Rays Market Wine TastingsThursdays: January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010.
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 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: January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 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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ArtSpace/Lima Photography Club Annual Juried ExhibitJanuary 8 - February 20, 2010.
Location: ArtSpace/Lima.
The annual ArtSpace/Lima Photography Club Juried Exhibit opens on January 8 with a public reception for the artists and their friends from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Awards will be presented at the reception.
This year's edition of the popular show includes a range of entry categories including Animals, Architecture, Landscape, Plants, Portrait, Still Life, Special Effects, Black and White, Youth and Miscellaneous.
This year's jurors are: Michael Ayers of Lima, winner of the Wedding Photographers Association Photographer of the Year award, and a lecturer to more than 40,000 photographers across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe; and Ken Katowick, who specializes in landscape, pet, aviation, astronomy and automotive photography.
Contact:
Bill Sullivan
ArtSpace/Lima
65-67 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801
419-222-1721
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Encore Theatre - The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)January 8-10; 15-17, 2010.
Friday and Saturday: 8:00 p.m.
Sunday matinee: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Encore Theatre.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
by Adam Long, Daniel Singer & Jess Winfield.
This fast-paced, gag-a-second, delight deconstructs all 37 of the Bard's plays - plus the sonnets - into a single two-hour whirlwind. Titus Andronicus becomes a cooking show; Othello, a rap song. All of the comedies are combined into one convoluted reading (the justification being that they all recycle the same plot devices anyway); the histories are acted out through an American football game with the British Crown as the football. The entire second act is a retelling of Hamlet with audience participation as the subconscious of Ophelia.
Cost: Regular Adult: $13; Senior: $11; Student to age 18: $8.
Contact:
Encore Theatre
991 North Shore Dr.
Lima, OH 45801
419-223-8866 or 1-800-944-1441
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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 Silver Spurs Square DanceSaturday, January 9, 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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Paranzino Brothers Building Materials AuctionSaturday, January 9, 2010.
Saturday, September 25, 2010.
9:00 a.m.
Location: Allen County Fairgrounds
Building materials auction open to the public.
Contact:
Tom Paranzino
330-549-3133
www.pbauctions.com
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Lima Bride 2010Sunday, January 10, 2010.
12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center.
Admission: $5.00. All brides admitted free.
Pre-sale tickets available at The Lima News for $3.00.
Contact:
The Lima News
419-993-2118 or 419-223-1010
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Bluffton University Art ExhibitJanuary 11 - February 5, 2010.
Weekdays, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bluffton University, Sauder Visual Arts Center, Grace Albrecht Gallery.
Exhibit: "Susan Mitchell: Drawings".
Contact:
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817
419-358-3453
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Bluffton University ForumTuesday, January 12, 2010.
11:00 a.m.
Location: Bluffton University, Founders Hall.
Forum: Ross Kauffman, "Not Merely the Absence of Disease: Creating a Healthy World."
Contact:
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817
419-358-3453
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Alzheimer's Support Group2nd Wednesday of each month:
Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 10, Apr. 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, 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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January Blues Program at the MuseumWednesday, January 13, 2010.
7:00 p.m.
Location: Allen County Museum.
The Allen County Historical Society, in conjunction with the Blues Committee of Lima, is pleased to host an evening program and concert with Thomasina Winslow.
Ms. Winslow will be working with students of North Middle School and St. Gerard Elementary School the week of January 11th. She will be teaching the students how the blues evolved from rhythms and field hollers into today's music. She will also be demonstrating the differences of delta and piedmont styles of guitar playing.
Thomasina Winslow has been involved with music since she was a young child. Her recording debut was at the age of four with her father Tom Winslow on his album "Tom Winslow" (Biograph Records, 1969). Her performing life continued with her folk-singing family The Winslows.
As a solo artist, Thomasina has played in Europe, in countless New York schools, and in studios and stages up and down the east coast.
Free and open to the public.
Contact:
Allen County Museum
620 W. Market St.
Lima, OH 45801
419-222-9426
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Lima/Allen County Civil War Study ClubJanuary 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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Bluegrass CafeA REGIONAL EVENT -
Thursday, January 14, 2010.
7:00 p.m.
Location: Famous Old Time Music Company.
Lori Lyn (on bass) and Brad Lambert (on banjo) will stop by to join Vernon and Kitty. Look for some strong vocals with great harmonies on a wide variety of bluegrass music.
Cost: $5.00
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 Poker Freeze OutJanuary 14 - 17, 2010
Thursday: 4:00 p.m. - Live Action and Satellites begin.
Friday: 12:00 p.m. - Live Action and Satellites resume; 7:00 p.m. - Mega Satellite $40.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - Live Action and Satellites resume; 12:00 p.m. - Main Event starts $160 No Rebuys; 7:00 p.m. - 2nd Chance Tournament $80 No Rebuys.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - Live Action resumes; 12:00 p.m. - Main Event resumes.
Location: Allen County Fairgrounds.
Contact:
Rich Stotts
567-204-3043 or www.limapokerseries.com
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Nature Pals: Winter in the WoodsThursday, January 14, 2010.
10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
Location: McElroy Environmental Education Center.
Children ages 3 - 5 are invited to explore the magic and mystery of winter in the woods.
Join us for an exploration of snow, ice and winter survival. Weather permitting, stories, a craft and a short hike will all be part of the fun.
Registration required by January 12.
Contact:
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District
2355 Ada Rd.
Lima, OH 45801
419-221-1232
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The Adventures of Harold and the Purple CrayonA REGIONAL EVENT -
Thursday, January 14, 2010.
9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Location: ONU, Freed Center, Biggs Theatre.
This beloved children's book adapted for the stage comes to the Freed Center. Through the use of life-size puppets, masks, magic and music, The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon will delight and amaze audiences from children to grandparents.
Tickets: General, $10; Senior, $10; Non-ONU Student, $10; Child, $5.
Tickets go on sale Monday, January 4.
Contact:
Freed Center for the Performing Arts
525 S. Main St.
Ada, OH 45810
Box office - 419-772-1900
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Bluffton University Friday ColloquiumFriday, January 15, 2010.
4:00 p.m.
Location: Bluffton University, Centennial Hall, Stutzman Lecture Hall.
Friday Colloquium: George Lehman, Howard Raid professor of business, "Changing Business Practices among the Amish of Adams County, Ind."
Contact:
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817
419-358-3453
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Interactive Mystery Dinner Theater - "Away with the Breeze"Fridays: January 15 & February 12, 2010.
7:00 p.m.
Location: The Old Barn Out Back Restaurant.
"Mayhem & Mystery" Dinner Theater: "Away with the Breeze."
Cost: $28 per person - includes buffet. Reservations required.
Contact:
Old Barn Out Back Restaurant
3175 W. Elm St.
Lima, OH 45805
419-991-3075
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Open Mike Night at The Meeting Place on MarketFridays, Jan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26.
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Location: The Meeting Place on Market, Lima.
At Open Mike Night, you're the star! Whether your skill is music, poetry reading, drama or comedy, the mike is open for you this night. Just remember to keep your performance appropriate for a mixed audience. If you'd rather not be a star, come on out anyway, and watch an intriguing mix of talent.
To sign up to perform, email info@meetingplaceonmarket.com, or stop by The Meeting Place, and sign up on the sheet next to the soda machine.
Free and open to the public. See you there!
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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Just for Kids: Winter in the WoodsSaturday, January 16, 2010.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: McElroy Environmental Education Center.
Children ages 6 - 12 are invited for a morning of fun and discovery as we explore the magic and mystery of a winter woods. Learn to build a fire, to "read" tracks and basic winter survival techniques.
Dress to be outside - weather permitting.
Registration required by January 14.
Contact:
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District
2355 Ada Rd.
Lima, OH 45801
419-221-1232
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KidStuff with Lima Symphony OrchestraSaturdays: January 16, March 6 & April 10, 2010.
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Location: Lima Public Library.
Contact:
Karen Sommer
Lima Public Library
650 W. Market St.
Lima, OH 45801
419-228-5113, ext. 116
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Lima Symphony - Mozart by CandlelightSaturday, January 16, 2010.
8:00 p.m.
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, Lima, 301 W. Market St., Lima.
Hundreds of glistening candles, stunning sacred spaces and the magnificence of Mozart combine for a truly spectacular evening. Enjoy Mozart's music as it was written to be performed in the 1700s, by the warm glow of candlelight in a glorious church. Our performance will feature Mozart's radiant Violin Concerto as well as Symphony No. 1, written when Mozart was just 8 years old.
Single Ticket Cost: Adult, $20; Student, $10.
Contact:
Lima Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 1651
Lima, OH 45802
419-222-5701
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W.A.R. Wrestling - "Unfinished Business"Saturday, January 16, 2010.
Doors open: 6:30 p.m.
Bell time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: UAW Hall, 1440 Bellefontaine Ave., Lima.
Wrestling And Respect (W.A.R.) along with Monster Energy Drink, Community Motors LLC. & Howard Johnson of Lima present "Unfinished Business."
Ticket cost: $10 advance or 4 for $30. $12 at the door.
Tickets available at Rigali's Pizza Village and Groamy CD's & Tapes.
There will be a total of nine hard-hitting action-packed matches with three Main Event type matches already signed.
Contact:
419-230-4879
www.warwrestling.com
www.myspace.com/warwrestling
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Lima Symphony - Mozart by CandlelightA REGIONAL EVENT -
Sunday, January 17, 2010
4:00 p.m.
Location: St. Augustine Church, Minster, Ohio.
Hundreds of glistening candles, stunning sacred spaces and the magnificence of Mozart combine for a truly spectacular evening. Enjoy Mozart's music as it was written to be performed in the 1700s, by the warm glow of candlelight in a glorious church. Our performance will feature Mozart's radiant Violin Concerto as well as Symphony No. 1, written when Mozart was just 8 years old.
Single Ticket Cost: Adult, $20; Student, $10.
Contact:
Lima Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 1651
Lima, OH 45802
419-222-5701
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Pass, Dribble, Shoot ContestSunday, January 17, 2010
1:30 p.m.
Location: Shawnee High School Gym.
Sponsored by the Shawnee Optimist Club, this is for boys and girls age 8 - 13. Don't miss this fun opportunity to measure your skills!
Open to students from any school - not restricted to Shawnee students.
Easy free registration at the door.
Contact:
Cindy Tenwalde
Shawnee Optimist Club
419-222-1608
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Winter Star PartySunday, January 17, 2010.
7:00 p.m.
Location: Kendrick Woods.
Join us for a winter campfire and star party. Members of the Lima Astronomical Society (weather permitting) will have various telescopes set for views of the night sky.
Take a break from viewing the night sky, and warm yourself with a hot drink and storytelling around a campfire.
Dress warmly. Bring your own telescope or binoculars if you have them.
Registration required by January 15.
Contact:
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District
2355 Ada Rd.
Lima, OH 45801
419-221-1232
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast ProgramMonday, January 18, 2010.
8:00 a.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center, Exhibit Hall.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority - Sigma Mu Omega Chapter will again present the breakfast to honor the Civil Rights legend, Dr. King.
Tickets may be purchased from the members of the sorority. All proceeds from the breakfast benefit the scholarships and charities of AKA Sorority.
Contact:
Beverly McCoy
419-999-2911
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Red Cross Day of Caring Blanket DriveMonday, January 18, 2010.
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Lima Mall center court, 2400 Elida Rd., Lima.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Allen County Chapter of the American Red Cross is celebrating it as a Day of Caring by conducting a blanket drive. The blankets will be used for distribution to families that suffer from fire incidents.
Anyone wishing to donate new packaged blankets may do so by dropping them off at the Lima Mall center court. Each person donating a blanket will be entered in a drawing for an emergency radio.
Contact:
419-227-5121
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Evening ForumTuesday, January 19, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Location: Bluffton University, Yoder Recital Hall.
Forum: Addie Banks, Bronx, N.Y.
Contact:
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817
419-358-3453
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Forum: Lima Arts MagnetTuesday, January 19, 2010.
11:00 a.m.
Location: Bluffton University, Founders Hall.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Forum: Lima Arts Magnet, "The More I Understand, The More I Accept."
Contact:
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817
419-358-3453
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Bluffton University Learning in Retirement ClassesJanuary 20 - February 24, 2010.
Location: Bluffton University, Marbeck Center, Kreider Board Room.
Bluffton University's Institute for Learning in Retirement is offering six winter classes to continue its 19th year.
The five-week winter term costs $50 and enables members to take as many of the 1-1/2 hour courses as they wish.
Classes include:
Masterpeices of the Renaissance; Lincoln - The Man and the Myth; Colloquium; Introduction to Acrylic Painting; Touring Africa; Tired of Winter Annual Field Trip.
Registration and course fees (if applicable) are due at time of registration. Registration deadline is January 20, 2010.
For more information or to register, contact:
Janet "JP" Schumacher
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817
419-358-3346
schumacherjp@bluffton.edu.
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L.A.U.R.A. MeetingJanuary 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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American Traditional Skills: Mini Memory Book AlbumThursday, January 21, 2010.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: McElroy Environmental Education Center.
Join Aimee Fleck as she teaches us how to put together a mini (6x6) album. We will create our cover and eight 6x6 pages for our album.
Cost: $25, which includes all materials.
Registration required by January 18, 2010.
Contact:
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District
2355 Ada Rd.
Lima, OH 45801
419-221-1232
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Broadway in Lima - "The Drowsy Chaperone"Thursday, January 21, 2010.
7:30 p.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center.
Get ready to be transported to a magical, wonderful world! Welcome to The Drowsy Chaperone, the new musical comedy with the most 2006 Tony Awards® of any musical on Broadway!
It begins when a die-hard fan plays his favorite cast album, a 1928 smash hit called "The Drowsy Chaperone," and the show bursts to life. We are instantly immersed in the glamorous tale of a celebrity bride and her wedding day, complete with thrills and surprises that take the cast and audience soaring into the rafters!
Season Package (4 shows) $185.00 per seat. Single ticket pricing available at a later date.
Contact:
Civic Center Box Office
419-224-1552
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Canadian BrassA REGIONAL EVENT -
Friday, January 22, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Van Wert.
This group of brass players, formed in 1970, brought serious music to the multitudes with a huge splash of laughter and fun.
Contact:
Niswonger Performing Arts Center
10700 St. Rt. 118 South
Van Wert, OH 45891
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Women's Night OutFriday, January 22, 2010.
Activities: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Comfort Inn, 1210 Neubrecht Rd., Lima.
Feed your soul at Women's Night Out to benefit the West Ohio Food Bank.
Women will be able to spend the night at Comfort Inn and participate in a number of different activities:
- Posture assessments
- Relaxing in a hot tub
- Watching a fashion show
- Receiving a manicure and pedicure
- Obtaining make-up tips
- Enjoying a chair massage
- Learning a new recipe.
Room price includes admission to all of the activities and a deluxe continental breakfast.
Rooms with two double beds or a king sized bed: $69.99 plus tax.
Rooms with a queen sized bed and an in-room whirlpool: $99.99 plus tax.
$10.00 from each room occupied by "Women's Night Out" guests will be donated to the West Ohio Food Bank.
There will be a fashion show, a motivational speaker, and a movie just for hotel guests to enjoy.
This event is open to the public, but there is an entrance fee for those not staying overnight at the hotel: a monetary donation or a donation of a canned meat or peanut butter.
To reserve a room(s), please call:
Elizabeth or Julie at Comfort Inn, 419-228-4251.
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Allen County Horse Council Flea MarketSaturday, January 23, 2010.
9:00 a.m.
Tack auction: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Allen County Fairgrounds.
All proceeds to help support the construction of the new Livestock Pavilion at the Allen County Fairgrounds.
Open to the public. No admittance fee.
Contact:
Darla Buettner
419-204-4246
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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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Pampered Chef Party FundraiserSaturday, January 23, 2010.
3:00 p.m.
Location: 4167 Hickory Place, Lima, Ohio 45807.
As a fundraiser for Guiding Light, we are hosting a Pampered Chef Party.
Please RSVP at 419-236-7935. You can also order on-line or receive a catalog prior to this date. A portion of the proceeds go directly to Guiding Light.
We are starting a support group on January 20. Everyone please get the word out to young mothers, pregnant teens and teen girls in general. We are calling it "Girl Talk" for now. The support group will meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. at Living Faith Temple, 590 S. Main St. (next to the Guiding Light home and Family Resource Center). The schedule is subject to change based on availability of volunteers and places to have the meetings. If you or anyone you know is interested in being a volunteer, mentor, teacher or guest speaker, please contact Julianne.
Contact:
Julianne Frankhouser
Guiding Light Executive Director
Guiding Light Teen Maternity Home
11590 S. Main St.
Lima, OH 45804
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The Secret Life of BeesA REGIONAL EVENT -
Saturday, January 23, 2010.
8:00 p.m.
Location: ONU Freed Center, Biggs Theatre.
Based on the novel by Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees chronicles what happens to a young girl during her search for the truth about her mother. Set during the civil rights movement, The Secret Life of Bees shows that with the help of three bee-keeping sisters, it is possible to discover the real meaning of family.
This performance is suggested for ages 12 and up.
All tickets: $15.
Contact:
Freed Center for the Performing Arts
525 S. Main St.
Ada, OH 45810
Box Office, 419-772-1900
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Bluffton University ForumTuesday, January 26, 2010.
11:00 a.m.
Location: Bluffton University, Founders Hall.
Forum: Tom Sine and Dr. Christine Aroney-Sine, Mustard Seed Associates, "Finding God's Best for Your Life..Creating New Possibilities."
Contact:
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817
419-358-3453
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Bluffton University Friday ColloquiumFriday, January 29, 2010.
4:00 p.m.
Location: Bluffton University, Centennial Hall, Stutzman Lecture Hall.
Friday Colloquium: Dr. Jonathan Andreas, assistant professor of economics, "The Cardinalist Manifesto: How measurement theory shaped the ethics of economics."
Contact:
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817
419-358-3453
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Chamber Business Forecast BreakfastFriday, January 29, 2010.
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center.
Join the Chamber as we review our accomplishments from 2009 and highlight our goals for 2010. Included within the presentation will be a sneak peak at the new community branding initiative.
Cost: $25/person; $175/table.
Contact:
Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce
144 S. Main St.
Suite 100
Lima, OH 45801
419-222-6045
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Apostles of Comedy TourSaturday, January 30, 2010.
7:30 p.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center.
Join Christian comedians Jeff Allen, Brad Stine, Anthony Griffith and Ron Pearson for a night of laughter.
Tickets: Gold Circle, $20; Reserved, $15; Groups of 10 or more, $12; At the door, $20.
Ticket outlets: Civic Center Box Office, Gifts of Joy, Shawnee Alliance Church, Crossroads Church of God.
Contact:
Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center
7 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801
419-224-1552 or www.limaciviccenter.com
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Buffett on the BeachSaturday, January 30, 2010.
8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Location: FAST, 3477 S. Dixie Hwy., Lima.
ArtSpace/Lima and Carter's Crusade "Buffett on the Beach: A Black Ribbon Event".
Music: Parrots of the Caribbean.
Ticket cost: $25.00 includes food.
Contact:
ArtSpace/Lima
65-67 Town Square
Lima, OH 45801
419-222-1721
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Dulcimer JamsA 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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Rhythm in Shoes and the ONU Dance CompanyA REGIONAL EVENT -
Saturday, January 30, 2010.
8:00 p.m.
Location: ONU Freed Center, Biggs Theatre.
We are pleased to be a part of Rhythm in Shoes' final season. Rhythm in Shoes was one of the dance companies that were first included in the residency program. Several ONU graduates are current and former members of this company.
All tickets: $25.
Contact:
Freed Center for the Performing Arts
525 S. Main St.
Ada, OH 45810
Box Office, 419-772-1900
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Allen County Historical Society Annual MeetingSunday, January 31, 2010.
2:00 p.m.
Location: Allen County Museum, Folsom Auditorium.
This is the 102nd Annual Membership Meeting of the Allen County Historical Society.
After a brief business meeting, Mr. George B. Quatman, III will give a presentation entitled, "The Untold Story of the Virgin Mary's Last Years." Mr. Quatman has been a practicing attorney in Lima for the past 30 years. He is the grandson of George B. Quatman, Sr., and is actively involved in the American Society of Ephesus. This will be a slide presentation on the history of Ephesus and his grandfather's contributions to the preservation of this internationally recognized religious shrine.
Free and open to the public.
Contact:
Patricia Smith, Director
Allen County Museum
620 W. Market St.
Lima, OH 45801
419-222-9426
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B & B Auto Parts Swap MeetSunday, January 31, 2010.
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Allen County Fairgrounds.
Admission: $5.00
Contact:
Bob McDonald
419-331-3837
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Kildeer Plains Birding Trip/Winter Photo OpportunitySunday, January 31, 2010.
1:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Park District Office, 2355 Ada Rd., Lima.
We will carpool to Kildeer Plains, an 8,000 acre public wildlife area, which is home to numerous hawks, owls, falcons and a pair of bald eagles.
This is a great chance for nature photography.
Dress in layers for the cold, pack a water bottle, snacks, bird field guide and binoculars.
Bring money for eating out on return trip.
Registration required by January 21, 2010.
Contact:
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District
2355 Ada Rd.
Lima, OH 45801
419-221-1232
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