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Ashley Renee Kennedy Art ExhibitMay 28 - July 1, 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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Elida Band Boosters BingoEvery Sunday & Tuesday, 2010. June 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 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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Save the Wildflowers Work DaysJune Work Days: June 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 2010. (Times will be scheduled as needed on these dates.) Location: Johnny Appleseed Parks. Garlic Mustard is a biennial plant from Europe that is a prolific seeder. Seeds can lay dormant for 10 years. Garlic Mustard secretes chemicals into the soil which are toxic to our native spring wildflowers. If left unchecked, Garlic Mustard can soon dominate the forest floor and destroy the ecology of our woodlands in the Park District.
The dates listed are for garlic mustard pulls at the parks. Call to sign up. You will be called with details about each work session.
Contact: Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District 2355 Ada Rd. Lima, OH 45801 419-221-1232
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Buckeyes in the Arts - University ChorusThursday, June 3, 2010. 8:00 p.m. Location: OSU, Reed Hall, Martha W. Farmer Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Directed by Dr. Richard L. Mallonee.
Contact: The Ohio State University at Lima 4240 Campus Dr. Lima, OH 45804 OSU Box Office, 419-995-8382
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Farmers Thursday Market - 2010Thursdays, June - October, 2010. June 3, 10, 17, 24, 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: June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Saturdays: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 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: June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010. 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Saturdays: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 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 ScheduleJune 4, 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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Limaland Motorsports Park RaceFriday, June 4, 2010. Pit Gates: 4:00 p.m. Grandstand Gates: 5:00 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing: 7:30 p.m. Location: Limaland Motorsports Park, 1500 Dutch Hollow Rd., Lima.
11th Annual Steve Brown Memorial Race - Sprints/UMP Modifieds/Thunderstocks $1,000 win-$60 start.
Ticket Prices: Spectator Side: Adults 16 & Over, $12; Young Adults 11-15, $6; Children 10 and Under: Free. Pit Side: All tickets $25.
Schedule subject to change without notice. See www.limaland.com
Contact: Bob Fricke 419-998-3168
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Thunder Road Rod Run Car ShowJune 4, 5, & 6, 2010. Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Registration at 8:00 a.m. Gates open to the public at 9:00 a.m. Location: Allen County Fairgrounds.
Activities for the entire family. Entertainment will be provided by some great musical acts. Special guests will be in attendance, and other activities will include 50/50 drawings, a swap meet, craft show, model car contest on Saturday and drive-in movies all weekend.
Admission for spectators is $7.00 per day, and children under the age of 12 are admitted free.
Contact: LeRoy Roby 888-557-3235 or 419-648-5999
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Farmers Market - 2010Saturdays, June - October, 2010. June 5, 12, 19, 26, 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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National Trails Day: 10 Mile TrekSunday, June 6, 2010. 1:00 p.m. Location: Deep Cut/Miami-Erie Canal, 22900 St. Rt. 66.
Meet at Deep Cut Park with your walking sticks, water bottles, lunch and raincoat. We will carpool to St. Mary's, then hike the 10 miles back north to Deep Cut. This is a leisurely walk and a great chance to see birds, turtles and other wildlife. Registration required by June 2.
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: 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, 215 N. Central Ave., Lima. 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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Healing Field - 2010Friday - Sunday, June 11 - 13, 2010. Location: Ottawa Metro Park, 2632 Ada Rd., Lima.
The Exchange Club of Lima will host a 2010 Healing Field where visitors will behold a beautiful display of U.S. flags. These 3'x3' flags will stand atop 8' poles in perfect rows and columns. This living display of heroism will fly as a temporary patriotic tribute to the strength and unity of Americans, first responders, and veterans; and will support child abuse prevention.
This is a perfect opportunity for all to unite as a community to remember and honor our heroes and celebrate the freedoms and security they have sacrificed to protect.
Contact: Email Angie Herzog at aherzog@acbmrdd.org visit the web at www.healingfield.org/lima.
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Limaland Motorsports Park RaceFriday, June 11, 2010. Pit Gates: 4:00 p.m. Grandstand Gates: 5:00 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing: 7:30 p.m. Location: Limaland Motorsports Park, 1500 Dutch Hollow Rd., Lima.
Meet the Drivers Night - NRA Sprint Invaders/UMP Modifieds/Thunderstocks.
Ticket Prices: Spectator Side: Adults 16 & Over, $12; Young Adults 11-15, $6; Children 10 and Under: Free. Pit Side: All tickets $25.
Schedule subject to change without notice. See www.limaland.com
Contact: Bob Fricke 419-998-3168
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Lima Silver Spurs Square DanceSaturday, June 12, 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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Metropark Discoverers - Woodland IndiansJune 15 & 16, 2010. Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Allen County Farm Park, 1582 Slabtown Rd.
Youth ages 7 through 9 years are invited to step back in time and learn about the Woodland Indians of Northwest Ohio. We will make a sundial, build a temporary shelter and learn about the skills needed to survive. Stories, crafts, hiking and games are all part of the fun. Registration and a $10 fee is required by June 11.
Contact: Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District 2355 Ada Rd. Lima, OH 45801 419-221-1232
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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 TwoWednesday, June 16, 2010. 2:00 p.m. Location: The MacDonell House.
"Lifestyles of Ladies in the Civil War Era." Well-known antique appraiser, Ann Stratton, will take us on a journey of the lives of ladies in days gone by.
Cost: $12.50. 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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Ernie Haase & Signature Sound ConcertThursday, June 17, 2010. 7:00 p.m. Location: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center.
WTGN Radio presents this perennial favorite. Get your tickets early because this concert will sell out.
Tickets: Gold Circle, $27.00. All other tickets, $22.00.
Contact: Veterans' Memorial Civic & Convention Center 7 Town Square Lima, OH 45801 419-224-1552
WTGN Radio 419-227-2525
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Limaland Motorsports Park RaceFriday, June 18, 2010. Pit Gates: 4:00 p.m. Grandstand Gates: 5:00 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing: 7:30 p.m. Location: Limaland Motorsports Park, 1500 Dutch Hollow Rd., Lima.
9th Annual Bobby Keysor Memorial - Sprints/UMP Modifieds/Thunderstocks $1,000 win-$60 start.
Ticket Prices: Spectator Side: Adults 16 & Over, $12; Young Adults 11-15, $6; Children 10 and Under: Free. Pit Side: All tickets $25.
Schedule subject to change without notice. See www.limaland.com
Contact: Bob Fricke 419-998-3168
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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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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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Classic Cooking IISaturday, June 19, 2010. 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. Location: ArtSpace/Lima, 65-67 Town Square, Lima. Great Gourmet Encounters is offering a variety of friendly informative cooking classes no matter what your skill level. So if you qualify for the America's Worst Cook, we can change your life and show you that food is not just for surviving. If you're a home cook who wants to polish your skills, we can help take you to the next level and learn some professional tips and tricks. Even if you've never stepped into a kitchen, we can teach you some basic cooking techniques to get you started. Classic Cooking II: Stir Fry.
Cost: $20.00
To register contact: Pat Good Great Gourmet Encounters 419-303-0605 https://greatgourmetencounters.com
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Metropark Explorers - Pioneer SkillsJune 22 & 23, 2010. Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: Allen County Farm Park, 1582 Slabtown Rd. Youth ages 10 - 14 years will enjoy learning skills used by early pioneer settlers. Bread baking, milking chores, hitching a team of horses, pioneer tools and much more will make this an exciting session. 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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Spencerville SummerfestJune 24 - 26, 2010. Location: Downtown Spencerville.
Large car show, community-wide garage sales, rides, games, food and athletic events.
Parade at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and fireworks at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Contact: Ida Kay Keller 419-647-4258 spsummerfest@yahoo.com
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Limaland Motorsports Park RaceFriday, June 25, 2010. Pit Gates: 4:00 p.m. Grandstand Gates: 5:00 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. Racing: 7:30 p.m. Location: Limaland Motorsports Park, 1500 Dutch Hollow Rd., Lima.
28th Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek - All-Star Sprints/UMP Modifieds.
Ticket Prices: Spectator Side: Adults 16 & Over, $12; Young Adults 11-15, $6; Children 10 and Under: Free. Pit Side: All tickets $25.
Schedule subject to change without notice. See www.limaland.com
Contact: Bob Fricke 419-998-3168
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Wake, Rattle & RollFriday, June 25, 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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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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Gene Autry DaysA REGIONAL EVENT -
June 26 & 27, 2010. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Hardin County Fairgrounds community building located south of Kenton, Ohio on C.R. 140 between S. R. 31 and U.S. 68.. This annual Gene Autry Days is a celebration in honor of The Singing Cowboy (1907 - 2007) and the cap guns manufactured by the Kenton Hardware Company.
The show features dealers from several states with over 70 tables of cap guns, old toys and western memorabilia, including Gene Autry items and cap guns. Non-stop entertainment will be provided. The Ohio State Championship Fast Draw Match, Gene Autry movies and a western Look-a-Like contest are other highlights of the show.
Contact: Hardin County Chamber of Commerce Kenton, Ohio 419-673-4131
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Lewis Shine B-Ball ClassicSaturday, June 26, 2010. 7:00 p.m. Location: Elida Fieldhouse, Elida, Ohio.
Basketball Game. Ticket cost: $5.00 in advance; $7.00 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Lima Sporting Goods, Howard Johnson Hotel, and online at www.lewisshine.com.
Contact: Lewis Shine II 419-549-6426.
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Ohio National Championship Motorcycle RacesSaturday, June 26, 2010 Gates open: 3:30 p.m. Race begins: 7:30 p.m. Location: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima.
This is the area's Premier Motorcycle Racing event. Over 10,000 race fans converge on Lima, Ohio to watch the Grand National Circuit's top racers in the nation participate in the 1/2 mile dirt track at the fairgrounds.
Tickets are available at the gates or at local dealer establishments. Reserve tickets: $30; General Admission: $25.
Contact: Dean Gallup 419-991-1491 or 419-236-1983
Allen County Fairgrounds 419-228-7141
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Soap Box DerbySaturday, June 26, 2010 8:30 a.m. Location: Faurot Park.
Contact: Andy Yenser 107 North St. Botkins, OH 45306 937-693-7626
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Westminster Fireman's JamboreeSaturday, June 26, 2010. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Location: Westminster Fire Department in Westminster
Raffles, prizes, food. Free admission.
Contact: Scott Floyd Westminster Fire Department 6825 Faulkner Rd. Harrod, OH 45850 419-230-3403
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Metropark Trailblazers - Wild Birds!June 29 - 30, 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 are invited to join us as we become "Wild About Birds!" Making a bird feeder, learning bird calls as well as stories, crafts and hiking are all part of the fun. Live birds will be visiting each day. Registration along with a $10 fee is required by June 24.
Contact: Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District 2355 Ada Rd. Lima, OH 45801 419-221-1232
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