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11/7/2009(Saturday) - 11/8/2009(Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Event: Dayton Train Show
Sponsor: National Model Railroad Association Division 3
Location: Hara Arena, 1001 Shiloh Springs Rd., Dayton, Oh 45415
Website: http://daytontrainshow.com
Event Information:
This 34th annual event has 35+ operating layouts in all gages, "How-to” Clinics on train care, benchwork, and model building, etc. Seventy-five vendors (360+ tables) with everything for train enthusiast. We will help you evaluate your problem engine also. Area clubs and historical organizations represented. Trains for kids to ride. Boy Scouts can earn Railroad Merit badge. Partners with "A Kid Again". Hourly door prizes in addition to 2 "Thomas the Tank Engine" sets given away each day. Local private layouts will have open houses the following week. Schedules available at the show. $6.00 adults - Children under 12 free

11/8/2009(Sunday)
Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Event: Putnam Heritage Fall Antique Appraisal Fair
Sponsor: Ottawa Food Pantry
Location: Putnam Heritage Assisted Living Residence
Event Information:
An "Antique Roadshow"Type Event! In Lieu of charging for this event we ask you bring one canned good for each item appraised. ~Limit 2 per person~ We will then donate the canned goods to the Ottawa Food Pantry. Appraiser Jim and Barbara Payne generalist appraisers with over 40 yrs. experience will be doing the appraising. Pie and Coffee will be served. So what are your treasures worth...Come and find out for just a can!! 1308 N. Locust Street~Ottawa~ For more information contact Melanie Stokes @419.890.8552 or e-mail to melanies9@yahoo.com

11/11/2009(Wednesday)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Event: LRITA Bit Talk
Sponsor: Lima Regional Information Technology Alliance
Location: Tuttle Construction
Website: http://www.lrita.org
Event Information:
November 11, 2009 - Please RSVP to professional.events@lrita.org The next session of BIT Talk is November 11, 2009 at 6PM at Tuttle Construction, Inc offices, 880 Shawnee Road, Lima, OH 45805 This session is open to all computer professionals that work in Information Technology. Cost is $10 for LRITA members, $15 for non members and includes a chicken dinner. The evening's agenda is: arrive anytime after 5:30pm 6:00 - 6:30pm - meet and mingle 6:30 - 7:00pm - Technology Spotlight:Tuttle Construction, Inc will share their experiences with Disaster Recovery Planning 7:00 - 8:00pm - table discussions with other IT Professionals from the area

11/11/2009(Wednesday) - 11/14/2009(Saturday)
Time: 9am - 3:30pm
Event: Community Festival of Trees
Sponsor: Hosted by The Ridge at Shawnee 419-228-8412
Location: The Ridge at Shawnee Assisted Living
Website: www.theridgeatshawnee.com
Event Information:
This will be our first annual festival of trees event to benefit Community Health Professionals of Helping Hands Home Health and Hospice. Open to the public Nov. 11th-14th. Daily until 9pm, the public may stop in and view our beautiful selection of donated trees, wreaths or craft item for the holidays. We will have an open silent auction, highest bidder will be called to pick up item Nov 14th at 4:00pm. Money raised will be donated to Hospice program. Pictures with Santa on NOv. 14th from 1-3pm. Light refreshments and entertainment provided. Free admission and viewing.

11/13/2009(Friday)
Time: 07:00 pm - 09:30pm
Event: Lost Highway-the Hank Williams Story
Location: FAMOUS OLD TIME MUSIC CO., 20322 US 33, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Website: www.fotmc.com
Event Information:
Produced by Grand Lake Theatrix, Lost Highway is the true story of the talented but tragic singer/songwriter Hank Williams, SR. Featuring all of Hank’s hit songs, the show follows Hank from boyhood through national stardom on the Grand Ole Opry through his death from drug and alcohol abuse. If you like Hank’s music, this is the show for you. Show is $10. Dinner is priced separately and served from 6-7pm Showtime: 7pm

11/13/2009(Friday)
Time: 6:00 - 9:00
Event: Bluffton Relay for life Bingo!
Sponsor: Lynda Best 419-358-5858
Location: Bluffton Middle School Cafateria
Event Information:
Nov. 13th Fri. Bluffton Relay for life Bingo. At the Bluffton Middle School cafateria. 6:00-9:00 doors open at 5:00. Food, prizes,and raffles. A night of fun. All proceeds go to Bluffton Relay for Life. Call for questions : Lynda Best 419-358-5858

11/13/2009(Friday)
Time: 7:00 PM
Event: Mayhem & Mystery Theatre "I"ll Be Home Shopping for Christmas"
Sponsor: Mayhem & Mystery
Location: The Old Barn Out Back, 3175 W. Elm St., Lima, OH 45805
Website: www.mayhemmystery.com
Event Information:
Mayhem & Mystery presents their annual Holiday production. Mrs. Claus is tired of toys and gifts cluttering her house. She convinced Santa to sell toys on the Home Steals and Deals Channel. Their show, “Clean-up Deals with Claus” is an immediate hit. With the help of their assistant, Penelope (Stranded in Sheboygan 2006), the Claus' are sure they will go far. But when inventory and their assistant vanish, the Claus' must call up Terry Dodges (Crime Scene Capers 2006) to help save the day. Audience members are called on to solve the crime presented in the show. Prizes are even awarded for the top 2 to 3 most correct solutions to the mystery. Shows change every two months. Join us for interactive mystery fun! Tickets are only $28 for buffet dinner and show. Call The Old Barn Out Back at 419-991-3075 to purchase tickets today.

11/14/2009(Saturday)
Time: 01:00 PM
Event: Auction to Benefit West Ohio Food Bank's Captial Campaign
Sponsor: County Market Trade Center and West Ohio Food Bank
Location: County Market Trade Center 1420 N. Cole Street in Lima
Website: www.westohiofoodbank.org or www.auctionzip.com
Event Information:
Currently seeking donated items for the auction! If you, or your business, has items to donate please do so. Donated items could be boutique and spa items, gift certificates, sports memorabilia, furniture, antique furniture, trips, automobiles, boats, jewelry, electronics, etc. Almost anything will be accepted as long as it is in good, clean, working condition. To donate items, call: • Lee Hollar at 419-296-9717 or • Rick Woessner at 419-516-4942. They will take calls between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Donated items can be dropped off at: County Market Trade Center 1420 N. Cole Street in Lima: • Wednesdays: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Thursdays: Noon to 4:00p.m. •Fridays: Noon to 9:00 p.m. •Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. •Or by appointment All donated items are tax deductible. When items are donated, Lee and Rick will take the donor’s information. Once the items have been auctioned, the winning value and donor’s information will

11/14/2009(Saturday)
Time: 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Event: Focus on Parenting Simulcast
Sponsor: Shawnee Alliance Church, 419-991-6546
Location: Shawnee Alliance Church
Website: www.ShawneeAlliance.com www.FocusonParenting.com
Event Information:
With Focus on Parenting, you will receive wisdom, encouragement and practical everyday tools from leading parenting experts such as, Dr. Kevin Leman, Elisa Morgan - MOPS, Larry Fowler - Awana, Mark Holmen, Ron Luce, Phil Vischer, Dr. Juli Slattery and Bob Waliszewski all of whom have a passion for seeing kids thrive – specifically yours! For more information visit www.FocusonParenting.com or call Shawnee Alliance Church at 419-991-6546.

11/14/2009(Saturday)
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Event: Hardin Northern Music Boosters Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show
Sponsor: HN Music Boosters
Location: Dola, Ohio
Website: mills4736@roadrunner.com
Event Information:
Hardin Northern Music Boosters present our 4th annual Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show. Located at Hardin Northern School 11589 St. Rt. 81 Dola, Ohio. November 14, 2009. 9:00am-3:00pm. Musical entertainment, food, and wide variety of crafts and merchandise. Some booths still available. Call Deb ar 419-759-2089 for more information.

11/15/2009(Sunday)
Time: 04:00 - 06:00
Event: Young Women Christian Council
Sponsor: 705 Catalpa
Location: Mount Olivet Church of God In Christ
Website: ercjdm@yahoo.com
Event Information:
The Young Women Christian Council will be having their annunal program begining at 4:00 p.m. Our guest Speaker will be Missionary Kate Alexander. Kate and her Husband Nathaniel Alexander pastor's Wings of Deliverance Church #2 in Lima, Ohio. Please come and enjoy the Lord with us, as we lift up the name of Jesus Christ.

11/19/2009(Thursday)
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Event: Girl Scouts Tinker Bell & Pocahontas Party
Sponsor: Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
Location: Old Barn Out Back Restaurant, 3175 W. Elm St., Lima
Website: www.girlscoutsofwesternohio.org
Event Information:
Today’s Girl Scouts: Everything you’d expect and more. More exciting activities. More fun-filled adventures. More reasons than ever to join. Girl Scout troops are still forming in Allen County. Girls between the ages of 5-17 are invited with their parents to experience what Girl Scouting has to offer. Join us for a Tinker Bell & Pocahontas Party. Enjoy face-painting, do Girl Scout princess-themed art projects and crafts, have dinner, and get your picture taken with both Pocahontas and Tinker Bell. And most importantly, learn more about Girl Scouts and even sign up! If you have questions or cannot attend this event, please contact Jessica Thompson, Membership Extension Specialist, at 419-225-4085 or 1-800-96APPLE.

11/19/2009(Thursday)
Time: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Event: UNICO Pasta Dinner
Sponsor: UNICO
Location: United Methodist Church in Ada, OH
Event Information:
The non-profit UNICO Club (Italian Group) is holding a pasta dinner at the United Methodist Church in Ada, 301 N. Main St. on Thursday, November 19th, 2009. The dinner will start at 4:30 pm through 7:00 pm. The dinner will raise scholarship money for local students. Tickets are $6.50 for adults and $5.50 for children at the door. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $5.00 for children (pre-sale). Pre-event tickets are available at Jeanne's Kitchen in Bluffton.

11/20/2009(Friday) - 11/22/2009(Sunday)
Event: Findlay Film Fest 2009
Location: Findlay Inn and Conference Center
Website: www.findlayfilmfest.com
Event Information:
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

11/21/2009(Saturday)
Time: 04:00 pm - 09:30 pm
Event: Bluegrass in the Cornfields-NOV
Sponsor: Famous old Time Music, 419-568-1220
Location: Famous Old Time Music Co, 20322 US 33, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Website: http://www.fotmc.com
Event Information:
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 419-568-1220

11/26/2009(Thursday) - 12/6/2009(Sunday)
Time: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Event: 20th Annual Beaver County Festival of Trees
Sponsor: Beaver County Festival of Trees
Location: Bradys Run Park Lodge
Website: http://www.beavercountyfestivaloftrees.org
Event Information:
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

12/1/2009(Tuesday)
Time: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Event: Community developmental screening
Sponsor: Allen County Help Me Grow / 419-221-0014
Location: Market Street Presbyterian Church, 1100 W. Market Street, Lima
Event Information:
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.

12/2/2009(Wednesday)
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Event: Saving for College
Sponsor: Lima/Allen County College Access Program
Location: Bradfield Community Center
Website: www.ohiocan.org/allen
Event Information:
A representative from the Ohio Tution Trust Authority will be present to talk about saving for college.

12/5/2009(Saturday) - 12/6/2009(Sunday)
Time: 4 to 7 pm - 2 to 4 pm
Event: Night In Bethlehem
Sponsor: Bridgeport Church
Location: Camp Common Grounde Dunkirk ohio
Website: cavineegp@dbscorp.net
Event Information:
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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