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The events on the Community Calendar are posted
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broadcast range of WLIO NBC Lima of community events
being sponsored by local non-profit organizations to
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or police departments, social or activity groups,
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| 11/20/2009(Friday) - 11/22/2009(Sunday) |
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Event:
Findlay Film Fest 2009
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Location:
Findlay Inn and Conference Center
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Website:
www.findlayfilmfest.com
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Event Information:
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| The Findlay Film Fest is an event featuring the viewing of independent films that are submitted by various film producers from throughout the United States.
The films will be viewed in four viewing theaters throughout the weekend of November 20-22, 2009 at the Findlay Inn & Conference Center located at 200 East Main Cross Street in beautiful downtown Findlay, Ohio. There will be a variety of activities during the weekend event starting with a kick-off gala on November 20. Proceeds from the event are to help benefit the Kan Du Studio.
Fro more information please email info@findlayfilmfest.com or call 419-427-2665
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| 11/20/2009(Friday) - 11/30/2009(Monday) |
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Event:
2010 Census Job Testing
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Location:
Lima and area counties
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Event Information:
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| Current testing being conducted for positions in the 2010 Census. For more information or to sign up for a testing time call 1-866-861-2010. |
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| 11/21/2009(Saturday) |
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Time:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Event:
Paul Reiser in Concert
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Location:
The Meeting Place on Market
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Website:
http://www.meetingplaceonmarket.com
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Event Information:
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| Paul Reiser will be playing his smooth jazz at The Meeting Place on Market on Saturday, November 21st. He is a crowd favorite! Come on out and listen - free and open to the public. At 220 West Market Street in downtown Lima, Ohio.
Paul Reiser has been a part of the Lima music scene for 60 years. His first gig was playing for dancing at Lincoln Park in the summer of 1944.
After graduating from Wittenberg University in 1949, He was a charter member in 1953 of the Lima Symphony Orchestra, playing clarinet and bass clarinet in it for 43 years. He also has been a member of the Lima Area Concert Band for over 30 years.
During this period he was also a member of various jazz bands led by Don Hurless, Ray Coleson, Brad Stauffer and the West Ohio Big Band led by Bob Loughrige and based in Celina. He presently plays saxophone in The Tune Toppers, appearing at area nursing homes and county fairs.
For "PURPLE SAXIOKE", Paul will play a mix of jazz, blues, ballads and soul numbers. He will |
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| 11/21/2009(Saturday) |
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Time:
04:00 pm - 09:30 pm
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Event:
Bluegrass in the Cornfields-NOV
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Location:
Famous Old Time Music Co, 20322 US 33, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
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Website:
http://www.fotmc.com
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Event Information:
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| Hosted by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, Bluegrass in the Cornfields is an evening of lively bluegrass entertainment featuring the finest national and local talent. This is an indoor concert. Good food by Margaret’s Kitchen available on site. Featured band: Whitaker Brothers.
Admission: $10
fotmc@iglou.com
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| 11/23/2009(Monday) |
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Time:
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
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Event:
Girl Scout Princess Party
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Location:
Logan County District Library Community Room, 220 N. Main St. Bellefontaine, OH
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Website:
www.girlscoutsofwesternohio.org
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Event Information:
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| All girls in K-3 & their parents are invited to attend a Girl Scout Princess Party. Current Girl Scouts are welcome to attend if they bring a friend who registers (will receive Add-a-Friend patch).
Come dressed like a princess or become a princess at the party. Parents can register their daughters in Girl Scouts at the party. Girls will hear a princess story and make a craft.
*Please bring $12 fee for Girl Scout registration. Financial assistance available as needed.
Please contact Kara Richer, Membership Extension Specialist at Girl Scouts of Western Ohio at 1-800-962-7753 Ext. 27 with questions. |
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| 11/23/2009(Monday) |
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Time:
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
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Event:
Girl Scout Scrapbooking Party
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Location:
Logan County District Library Community Room, 220 N. Main St. Bellefontaine, OH
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Website:
www.girlscoutsofwesternohio.org
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Event Information:
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| All girls in 4-6th grades are invited to join us for a Scrapbooking Party. Current Girl Scouts are encouraged to bring a friend to register at the party.
Girls will make a scrapbook, learn about Girl Scouts, and register.
*Please bring $12 fee for Girl Scout registration. Financial assistance available as needed.
Questions? Please contact Kara Richer, Membership Extension Specialist at Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, at 800-962-7753 Ext. 27. |
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| 11/28/2009(Saturday) |
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Time:
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Event:
Fundraising Concert - Caleb Burkey
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Location:
The Meeting Place on Market
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Website:
http://www.meetingplaceonmarket.com
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Event Information:
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| Live Concert - Caleb Burkey
Saturday, November 28, 2009 7:30PM
Come on out and hear Caleb Burkey and his band! They are raising funds for projects completed by an Allen East High School Bible study.
Free and open to the public. Donations accepted. At The Meeting Place on Market, 220 West Market Street, downtown Lima, Ohio. |
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| 11/22/2009(Sunday) - 12/6/2009(Sunday) |
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Time:
12:00 am - 03:00 pm
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Event:
Children's Christmas Drama
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Location:
Waynesfield, Ohio
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Website:
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Event Information:
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| Children's Christmas Drama
Waynesfield Bapist Church
"The Best Christmas Present Ever"
Sunday, December 6
10:30 am and 6:00 pm
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| 11/26/2009(Thursday) - 12/6/2009(Sunday) |
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Time:
05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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Event:
20th Annual Beaver County Festival of Trees
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Location:
Bradys Run Park Lodge
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Website:
http://www.beavercountyfestivaloftrees.org
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Event Information:
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The Beaver County Festival of Trees is Celebrating it’s 20th Anniversary
CHRISTMASES
OF YEARS GONE BY
The Festival of Trees is an annual event that is held in doors at the Lodge in Brady's Run Park. Where, the Lodge, is magically transformed into a snow-laden, Winter Wonderland with it's 50 plus beautifully and uniquely decorated artificial trees and wreaths. The Festival is an affordable family activity that children and parents will both enjoy. If you haven’t been to the Festival before, you have missed something special. This being our 20th Anniversary our volunteers and sponsors are trying to make it even more memorable so please come and help us celebrate.
This year's theme is Christmases of Years Gone By.
While basking in the warmth of the Festival, stop to take time for an imaginary train ride on one of our Lionel or American Flyer Trains as they travel through our display. You will become a kid again as it stirs memories of yesteryear. There is the Candy Cane |
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| 11/27/2009(Friday) - 12/31/2009(Thursday) |
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Time:
7:00 PM - 6:00 pm
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Event:
Mike Huffman Art Exhibit
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Location:
The Meeting Place on Market
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Website:
http://www.meetingplaceonmarket.com
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Event Information:
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| Mike Huffman's artwork will be on display at The Meeting Place on Market November 27th through December 31st.
Mike Huffman received his MA and then MFA from Bowling Green State University in 1974-75. He has been actively producing works of Art and teaching since that time. His teaching has included everything from 1st grade through graduate level painting and drawing. From 1986 -2006 he involved himself in ever increasing degrees of Arts Administration with the Lima City Schools concluding with 12 years as Director of Arts and Magnet Programs. As an artist his work has evolved from expressionistic interpretations of his environment to "gender politics" and other issue based subject matter. He is currently teaching grades 5-8 in the North Arts Magnet... and still painting.
The art exhibit is free and open to the public, at The Meeting Place on Market, in downtown Lima, Ohio, at the corner of Market and West Streets.
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| 12/1/2009(Tuesday) |
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Time:
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
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Event:
Community developmental screening
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Location:
Market Street Presbyterian Church, 1100 W. Market Street, Lima
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Event Information:
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| Make sure your child is on track to a happy and healthy future!
Free screenings will be available for children birth to five years of age in the developmental areas of nutrition, vision, language, movement, behavior, hearing, and dental health. Screenings will also be available for head injury and Autism.
Screenings are conducted by professionals from a variety of Allen County agencies that serve young children. If concerns are identified, parents will be educated about the services and resources available in the community. |
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| 12/2/2009(Wednesday) |
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Time:
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Event:
Saving for College
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Location:
Bradfield Community Center
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Website:
www.ohiocan.org/allen
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Event Information:
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| A representative from the Ohio Tution Trust Authority will be present to talk about saving for college. |
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| 12/5/2009(Saturday) - 12/6/2009(Sunday) |
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Time:
4 to 7 pm - 2 to 4 pm
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Event:
Night In Bethlehem
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Location:
Camp Common Grounde Dunkirk ohio
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Website:
cavineegp@dbscorp.net
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Event Information:
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| Night in Bethlehem will be held Saturday Dec.5 ,from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, an Sunday Dec. 6, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Come take a walk in Bethlehem the night Jesus was born. See some of the shops of the days , participate in the culture, see the live animals and meet Mary ,Joseph , and Jesus.
Tours every 15 minutes,and dress for the weather shops are in unheated buildings. Plan for 1 1/2 hours to tour the event. Free will offering will be accepted.
For information contact Julie Zaring at 419-673-1871 |
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| 12/5/2009(Saturday) |
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Time:
07:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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Event:
Appalachian Opry-DEC
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Location:
Famous Old Time Music, 20322 US 33, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
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Website:
http://www.fotmc.com
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Event Information:
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| The Appalachian 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. Refreshments are available on site. Showtime 7pm; admssion $7.
details: 419-568-1220 or fotmc@iglou.com |
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| 12/10/2009(Thursday) |
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Time:
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Event:
Family Addictions Workshop
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Location:
Blanchard Valley Hopsital Auditorium, Findlay, Ohio
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Website:
www.hancockadamhbd.org
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Event Information:
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| FREE Workshop
Information will be given about adolescent treatment and services in Hancock County.
For more information log on to www.paragonapproved.org or call 419-424-1985.
If you are concerned about your own use of alcohol and other drugs (either prescription or street) you will learn how serious the problem may become, and what you can do to begin the process of regaining control over your life.
If you are concerned about someone else’s use of drugs or alcohol, you will learn about what you can do to help them; what works and what doesn’t; and how you can be sure that you are not part of the problem. You will also learn about what you can do to help yourself find stability and happiness again, regardless of the choices that your loved one makes. |
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| 12/10/2009(Thursday) |
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Time:
06:30 PM
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Event:
Public Hearing on Illicit Discharge Regulations
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Location:
Allen County Ag Service Center 3900 Campus Drive Lima, OH 45804
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Website:
www.allencountyohio.com/commissioners/publichearings
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Event Information:
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| This is the first of two public hearings on proposed Regulations Prohibiting Illicit Discharges to the Separate Storm Sewer System in the Unincorporated Areas of Allen County. |
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| 12/12/2009(Saturday) |
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Time:
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Event:
Movie Day
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Location:
Van Wert Cinemas
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Website:
www.girlscoutsofwesternohio.org
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| Girl Scout Service Unit 222 will be having their annual movie day at the Van Wert Cinemas. This years movie will be “The Princess and the Frog” on December 12, 2009. The doors will open at 12:00 PM. Cost for the movie will be $4.00 plus a non-perishable food item. The public is welcome to come and enjoy the movie but we only have a limited number of seats so please call Carla Smith-Shaffer at (419)749-4246 to reserve your seat today! |
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| 12/12/2009(Saturday) |
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Time:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Event:
Steve Mullan in Concert!
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Location:
The Meeting Place on Market
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Website:
http://www.meetingplaceonmarket.com
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Event Information:
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| Come on out to hear singer/ songwriter Steven Mullan in concert with singer/ songwrite Caleb Lovely at The Meeting Place on Market, Saturday, December 12, at 7 pm.
Homegrown in the Glass City, 22-year-old singer-songwriter Steven Mullan is already taking off with an arsenal of songs. Fresh off the college circuit at Miami University, Mullan's songs take you on a journey both musically and lyrically. Having already performed on tours with A.R. Rahman (recent Golden Globe and Academy Award Winning Composer for Slumdog Millionaire), jazz legend Dave Brubeck, and Rockridge Recording Artist Andrew Hoover, Mullan now brings along his own band as well, Steve Mullan and The Stormm-playing his originals, but having a wide range of covers from Stevie Wonder and Elton John to John Legend and Eric Hutchinson in the repertoire. Inspired by artists such as The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, James Morrison, and Marc Broussard, his shows are powerful, yet intimate-you'll tap your feet to his grooves and |
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| 12/17/2009(Thursday) |
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Time:
10:30 AM
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Event:
Public Hearing on Illicit Discharge Regulations
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Location:
Allen County Red Cross @ corner of North Shore Dr. and Collett St.
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Website:
www.allencountyohio.com/commissioners/publichearings
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Event Information:
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| This is the second of two public hearings on proposed Regulations Prohibiting Illicit Discharges to the Separate Storm Sewer System in the Unincorporated Areas of Allen County. |
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| 12/25/2009(Friday) |
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Time:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Event:
Together at Christmas
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Location:
Shanes Park Community Building
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Website:
office.mgr.rumc@bright.net
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| On Christmas day, the members of Rockford United Methodist Church will serve a sit down holiday meal featuring turkey and trimmings to anyone spending the holiday alone, hungry families including extended families gathered to celebrate Christ's birth. Please join us at the Shanes Park Community Building from 11-1 for a free meal. Any questions may be addressed to 419-363-3230 or office.mgr.rumc@bright.net. |
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| 11/27/2009(Friday) - 1/3/2010(Sunday) |
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Time:
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Event:
Lake of Lights
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Location:
Kenton, Ohio
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Website:
www.americanamagazine.org
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Event Information:
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| Lake of Lights is a long standing tradition in Kenton and Americana Magazine is proud to host the event this year. The event will take place at Francis Lake south of Kenton on State Route 67. It will feature close to 250,000 lights and a new feature on December 24.
On Christmas Eve, we will be setting luminary memorials adrift on the lake in memory of loved ones who not be here for Christmas. The memorials are $20 each and the name of the loved one will be spoken as the light is launched into the lake. At the end of the night, the only lights on will be those on the water.
All proceeds from Lake of Lights will be divided among charities and the Lake of Lights. For more information contact Americana Magazine at 419-673-5177. |
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