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Farmers Thursday Market - 2010Thursdays, June - October, 2010.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 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 TastingsThursdays: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010.
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 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: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010.
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 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 ScheduleJuly 2, 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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Mid-Ohio Cluster Dog ShowJuly 2 - 5, 2010.
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Lima Kennel Club
Free Admission. Parking: $5.00.
Contact:
Deenie Morris
Lima Kennel Club
1050 Thayer Rd.
Lima, OH 45801
419-221-0523
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Richard Evans Art ExhibitJuly 2 - 29, 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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Farmers Market - 2010Saturdays, June - October, 2010.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 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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Elida Band Boosters BingoEvery Sunday & Tuesday, 2010.
July 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 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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Metropark Explorers - Survival SkillsJuly 6 & 7, 2010.
Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Ottawa Metro Park, 2632 Ada Rd.
Youth ages 10 - 14 years will enjoy learning about maps and compass, edible plants, primitive fire starting, survival shelters and much more.
Registration and a $10 fee is required by June 30.
Contact:
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District
2355 Ada Rd.
Lima, OH 45801
419-221-1232
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Fun Match K-9 Club Dog ShowSaturday, July 10, 2010.
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Allen County Fairgrounds - Sheep & Goat Barn.
All breeds. Open to exhibitors. Please call for information and cost.
Free Admission to spectators.
Contact:
Renee Painter
419-657-6891 or 419-230-4113
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VW Car Show-Swap MeetSaturday, July 10, 2010
Begins at 12:00 noon
Location: Beards Buggy Shop.
Beards Buggy Shop 5th Annual VW Car Show-Swap Meet.
Car Show starts at 12:00 noon. Cruise Saturday afternoon. Live band Saturday evening.
Entry Fee: $10.00
Contact:
Beards Buggy Shop
265 E. Kildare Ave.
Lima, OH 45801
419-225-8644 or 419-788-1988
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Bird Feeder Pottery WorkshopPart I: Saturday, June 19, 2010.
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Part II: Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: McElroy Environmental Education Center.
Children or adults can learn to make a clay bird feeder with instructor Chris Baker. All supplies are included. Class size is limited. You can view this project at www.jampd.com.
Registration and a $25 fee is required by June 16.
Contact:
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District
2355 Ada Rd.
Lima, OH 45801
419-221-1232
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Metropark Explorers - Land StewardshipJuly 13 & 14, 2010.
Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Kendrick Woods, 971 N. Defiance Trail.
Youth ages 10 - 14 years will enjoy clearing log jams and trash from 6-mile creek within the park, controlling invasive species and building bluebird boxes.
Registration and a $12 fee is required by July 8.
Contact:
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District
2355 Ada Rd.
Lima, OH 45801
419-221-1232
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Alzheimer's Support Group2nd Wednesday of each month:
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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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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Northwest Ohio Rib Cook-OffJuly 16 - 17, 2010.
Friday: Rally in the Square at the Cook-Off.
Saturday: Actual Cook-off from 12:00 noon - 11:00 p.m.
Location: Allen County Fairgrounds.
Sponsored by Chief & Rays Supermarkets.
5 Live Bands!
Approximately 10 Restaurants!
Amateur BBQ Contest!
Contact:
Jay Begg
Allen County Fairgrounds
2750 Harding Hwy.
Lima, OH 45804
419-228-7141
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Festival in the CornfieldsA REGIONAL EVENT -
Wednesday - Saturday, July 21 - 24, 2010.
Location: Famous Old Time Music Company.
Festival in the Cornfields features four days of bluegrass music with stage shows, jamming under the stars, workshops and seminars, and lots of other activites. Hosted by Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass, the Festival lineup features the best local and national bluegrass talent.
Contact:
Famous Old Time Music Company
20322 U.S. 33
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-568-1220 or 513-607-1874
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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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Tea at Two - Children's TeaWednesday, July 21, 2010.
2:00 p.m.
Location: Allen County Museum Auditorium.
"The Land of Make Believe." This is the children's summer tea. Please note - this tea will be held in the Allen County Museum auditorium.
Cost: $5.00. Please make check payable to The Allen County Historical Society.
Call in your reservation, and then send the registration form and payment to:
Ruth Detrick
830 N. McDonel St.
Lima, OH 45801.
Contact:
Ruth Detrick
419-228-7748 or
Carolyn Detrick
419-228-7618
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Metropark Trailblazers - Turtles, Frogs & Snakes - Oh My!July 27 & 28, 2010.
Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: McLean Teddy Bear Park, 2004 N. Dixie Hwy.
Youth ages 5 and 6 years old will explore the world of Amphibians and Reptiles. Stories, crafts and hiking are all part of the fun. Live animals will be visiting each day.
Registration along with a $10 fee is required by July 22, 2010.
Contact:
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District
2355 Ada Rd.
Lima, OH 45801
419-221-1232
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Wake, Rattle & RollFriday, July 30, 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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