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7/4/2009(Saturday)
Time: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Event: Old Fashioned Family Fourth
Sponsor: Historic Downtown Millersburg
Location: Downtown, Millersburg, OH
Website: www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com
Event Information:
Bring the family to downtown Millersburg and experience a 4th like no other! All activities will be held on the Court House lawn at the intersection of State Route 83 and 39. Schedule of Events: Chicken BBQ, Hot Dogs, Snacks, Kid's Games, and DJ start off the day. Bike & Stroller Parade, Reenactments, Local Entertainment, Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest, Pie Eating Contest, Auction, Beer Garden, Raffle Drawing, Fireworks!!! (from the Fairgrounds) If you are interested in volunteering on this day, please call 330-674-3955.

7/5/2009(Sunday)
Time: 07:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Event: Fourth of July Celebration!
Location: Country Acres Golf Club
Event Information:
Country Acres Golf Club is once again hosting its 9th annual Fourth of July Celebration on Sunday, July 5. Music and inflatabe rides start at 7pm, with the county's largest fireworks show beginning promptly at 10 pm. This family-friendly event benefits the Putnam County Hospice and Home Care. Food and beverages available for purchase. No carry in coolers please. Call COuntry Acres at 419.532.3434 for more information.

7/7/2009(Tuesday)
Time: 12:00PM - 02:00PM
Event: PrimeTimers Antique Showcase
Sponsor: St. John Mennonite Church
Location: 15988 Road 4, Pandora Ohio
Event Information:
Come join us for a potluck luncheon and entertainment by Anne Stratton of Lima. Anne will be holding an Antique Showcase! Please bring one antique that you would like Anne to appraise. (Please do not bring weapons, Barbie dolls, plastic dolls, stamps or coins.)

7/10/2009(Friday) - 7/12/2009(Sunday)
Event: Tree Town Festival
Sponsor: Forest Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service
Location: Gormley Park Forest, Ohio
Website: villageofforest.com
Event Information:
Tree Town Festival July 10, 11, and 12 Gormley Park, Forest, Ohio Family Fun Food, Games, Rides, Contests, Sporting Events Friday Night Parade at 6:30 p.m. Live Entertainment Friday and Saturday Nights Fireworks Saturday Night at 10:30p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service Call 419-273-2520 for information Sponsored by Forest Volunteer Fire Department and E.M.S. Forest Fire Dept 112 East Lima Street P.O. Box 104 Forest, OH 45843

7/11/2009(Saturday)
Time: 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Event: Babysitters Training
Sponsor: 419-227-5121
Location: American Red Cross/Allen County Chapter
Website: www.allenohrc.org
Event Information:
The Allen County Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering a Babysitters class for ages 11 to 15 years old on Saturday July 11, 2009 from 8:00am to 2:30pm. The class is being held at the American Red Cross Chapter House, 610 S. Collett St. in Lima, and will be conducted by a Red Cross certified instructor. The cost for this class is $40.00 per participant, which includes a Babysitters Manual and a Babysitters First Aid Kit. The class is a pre-registration and pre-pay course, and is limited to the first 25 students. Participants will need to bring a sack lunch & drink with them, and they will need to be registered and paid by Friday July10, 2009 by 3:00 P.M. For more information and to register call the American Red Cross/Allen County Chapter and ask for Paul Barker at 419-227-5121, or email Paul Barker at workplace@allenohrc.org, or visit our website www.allenohrc.org for other dates available.

7/11/2009(Saturday)
Time: 12:00 noon - 11:59 PM
Event: Poker Run for Alex
Location: Thirsty's Food & Spirits in Beaverdam
Event Information:
There will be a poker run to assist Alex Hefner on July 11, 2009. Alex, the son of Lisa (Sadler) and Michael Hefner of Lafayette is a 3 year old boy who has autism plus a sensory disorder which keeps him from eating solid food. He receives intense therapy and the insurance company covers very little of his expenses. There will also be a 50/50, raffle, bake sale and a band for anyone who would like to participate. Thirsty's Food and Spirit's in Beaverdam will host the event. Sign up is at noon with the first bike out at 1:00 and the last bike in at 5:30. The cost is $15 single/$25 couple. The best poker hand takes 1/2 of the pot A portion of the proceeds will go the St. Rita's Pediatric Rehabilitation Program which helps any child in need of rehabilitation. Donations may be made to any Superior Federal Credit Union For further information, contact Jaci Lackey at 419-235-0658 or Lisa Hefner at 419-236-5468.

7/12/2009(Sunday)
Time: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Event: Indiana Ride for Kids
Sponsor: Ej Ford, Indiana Ride for Kids, 219-324-3459
Location: Pinhook Paark, 2801 Riverside Dr, South Bend, Indiand
Website: http://www.IndianaRideforKids.org
Event Information:
Indiana Ride for Kids 12 July 2009 Pinhook Park 2801 Riverside Dr South Bend, In 46616 Registration opens at 8:00am Ride starts promptly at 9:45am Join us for an escorted charity motorcycle ride through the beautiful Northern Indiana Countryside and support the pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. After the ride stay for a lite lunch and the Celebration of Life and meet the Stars(young brain tumor survivors) who will join us for the ride. Bobby Newman 219-324-0706 H 219-363-6071 C Bear.kitten@verizon.net Ej Ford 219-324-3459 EjFord@verizon.net www.IndianaRideforKids.org

7/13/2009(Monday) - 7/20/2009(Monday)
Time: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Event: Tri-County Field of Honor
Sponsor: Armstrong Air and Space Museum
Location: Armstrong Air and Space Museum
Website: http://healingfield.org/moonflags/
Event Information:
In conjunction with the 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing, the Tri-County Field of Honor will be at the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum from July 13 - 20th. Flags can be purchased for $30 in honor or memory of a veteran, active military, MIA/POW, and all first responders. The eight days will be filled with activities and programs open to the public. All profits from the event will help benefit the museum, local veterans clubs, and local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

7/17/2009(Friday) - 7/18/2009(Saturday)
Time: 07:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Event: 28th Annual, Delphos Area Car Club, "Car Show and Cruise Night"
Sponsor: Delphos Area Car Club, (a not for profit organization)
Location: Downtown Delphos Ohio
Event Information:
28th Annual, Delphos Area Car Club, "Car Show and Cruise Night" Located on Main Street in downtown Delphos, Ohio CAR SHOW: Saturday, July 18, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Registration: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Judged Show! Entry fee: $10.00. CRUISE NIGHT: Friday, July 17, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. With DJ - FREE. DACC, P.O. Box 234, Delphos, OH 45833-0234

7/18/2009(Saturday)
Time: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Event: 2nd Annual Dan King Memorial Poker Run
Location: Fairgrounds Pizza on Harding Hwy. Lima
Event Information:
The 2nd Annual Dan King Memorial Poker Run will be held on July 18, 2009 beginning at Fairgrounds Pizza on Harding Hwy. in Lima. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the first bike/truck out at noon. $15.00 per person or $20.00 for a couple. Pay out on participation. There will be a hog roast, corn hole tournament, karaoke, door prizes, raffles, and auction. ALL money donated will be distributed to POMC (Parents of Murder Children) and American Cancer Society. Any questions call 419-222-7009

7/20/2009(Monday) - 7/22/2009(Wednesday)
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event: Camp O' Rama-Summer Day Camp
Sponsor: Girl Scouts of Western Ohio (Kelda Heitkamp) 800-962-7753
Location: Indian Lake Northside Nazarene Church, 13699 St. Rt. 235 N. Lakeview, OH 43331
Website: www.girlscoutsofwesternohio.org
Event Information:
July 20-22, 9am-Noon daily For ALL girls entering grades 1-6. Cost is $5 (financial assistance available as needed) Call 800-962-7753 to register. Registration required.

7/20/2009(Monday) - 7/24/2009(Friday)
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event: Vacation Bible School
Sponsor: 419-326-6361
Location: Riley Creek Baptist Church
Event Information:
RILEY CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH - Vacation Bible School Riley Creek Baptist Church 4950 Township Road 27 Bluffton, OH 45817 (419) 326-6361 Will be held July 20-24 from 6pm - 8pm Children ages 3 years old through 6th grade are welcome

7/24/2009(Friday) - 7/25/2009(Saturday)
Time: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Event: Community Sidewalk/Garage Sales
Sponsor: Historic Downtown Millersburg
Location: Downtown, Millersburg, OH
Website: www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com
Event Information:
All Downtown stores will participate with Sidewalk Sales and the entire community will hold their annual Garage Sale Event. For more information, please call 330-674-3955.

7/25/2009(Saturday)
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Event: Family Day Outreach
Sponsor: Grace Baptist Church
Location: Grace Baptist Church 1097 Fett Ave. Lima, OH 45801
Event Information:
Grace Baptist Church in Lima will be holding its annual "Family Day" on Saturday, July 25 from 9:00am to noon. There will be free clothing, school supplies and food boxes for all (while supplies last), as well as games for the kids! Everything is free! Come and join the fun...EVERYONE IS WELCOME! We are located at 1097 Fett Avenue in Lima, OH. For more information, call Pastor Matthew Oliver at 419-221-0112.

8/3/2009(Monday) - 8/7/2009(Friday)
Time: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Event: Vacation Bible School
Sponsor: Lima Mennonite Church, 419-222-2120
Location: Lima Mennonite Church, 1318 N. Main St.
Website: www.limamennonite.org
Event Information:
Join us for a fun-filled week of games, crafts, singing and learning about God! Catch the Spirit! Join God’s Work in the World invites children to join the movement of the Holy Spirit in their lives, in the church and with God’s people around the world. Through this Bible school, children will discover that God’s Spirit is still active in the worldwide church, as people use their Spirit-given gifts to create, share, sing, and pray. They, too, can join in the action! For ages 3-12. Please register by calling David Elkins at 419-222-2120.

8/8/2009(Saturday)
Time: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Event: Antiques in the Alley
Sponsor: Historic Downtown Millersburg
Location: Downtown, Millersburg, OH
Website: www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com
Event Information:
Come Downtown and shop 30-40 antique dealers situated in all the Downtown alleys and sidewalks. Choose from antique furniture, glass, garden accents, salvage antiques, primitives, folk art, art deco and everything in between. Enjoy great food too! If you are an antique dealer and would like a space, please call 330-674-5111 for more details.

9/12/2009(Saturday)
Time: 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Event: Holmes 100 Cycle Fest
Sponsor: Historic Downtown Millersburg
Location: Downtown, Millersburg, OH
Website: www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com
Event Information:
Downtown Millersburg is the starting point and ending point for a 100 mile, 60 mile and 25 mile bicycle tour. Enjoy afternoon activities as the cyclists begin and end their journey. Food and entertainment will be provided. Enjoy an adult and children's trike race. If you are interested in participating, please call 330-674-0444. 7:00 am Registration 8:00 am Holmes 100 mile 8:00 am Holmes 60 mile 10:00 am Holmes 25 mile 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Riders Return 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Spaghetti Dinner 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Bike Safety Talk 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Live Music 4:00 pm Kids Race/ Adult Trike Race 4:30 pm Bike Give Away 6:00 pm Course Closed

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