Events

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The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area will hold an informational meeting on Honesty for Ohio Education-Book Banning at 6:30 p.m.on Tuesday, March 28 at the Lima Public Library, 650 W. Market St. Lima.

The guest speaker will be Cynthia Peeples, who will be joined by Professor Kathleen Baril of Ohio Northern University. This meeting is open to the public.

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FINDLAY- If you have a passion for photography or if you want to learn, come along on a hike with fellow photographers to capture the beauty of area parks through the lens of the camera. At this Findlay Hancock Park District event, participants will hike the trails taking photos of scenery, wildlife, plants, and anything else that would make an interesting subject. All skill levels and camera types are welcome.

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Storytimes and Tech programs

Join the Putnam County District Library for Ready To Read Storytimes on Tuesdays @ 10 a.m. at the Pandora branch, 118 E Main St.

PCDL Tech programs are made possible through a grant from the State Library of Ohio and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The library is offering free technology help to individuals who need assistance with their smart phone, tablet, iPad etc. Call and set up a 30-minute session with the technology trainers. 

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Remember Newsies, the movie? Here's your chance to see Newsies JR live on stage: The Bluffton High School Drama Club will have performances on April 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m., and April 16 at 2:00 p.m. on the Middle School stage. Doors open at 6:30 on Friday an Saturday, and 1:00 on Sunday.

Reserve seating tickets are on sale in the Bluffton Middle School office during school hours. General admission tickets will be available at the door.

TICKETS

  • Reserved seating tickets - $10.00
  • Adult General Admission tickets - $5.00
  • Student General Admission tickets - $3.00

NEWSIES JR.
Disney's Newsies JR. is a 75-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.

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Program by Master Gardeners on March 25 at Findlay Hancock County Public Library 

Spring is here; time to get out in the yard! How can we do better this year?  Help for your landscaping and vegetable gardens is available Saturday, March 25 by the Master Gardeners of Hancock County. The program is free and open to the public, hosted by the Findlay Hancock County Public Library, at 10:00 a.m., to be held in the Lindamood Room.

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St. Mary's Catholic Church hosts March 23 event from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

As the seasons change, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood doesn’t take a break.

Donors of all blood types, especially type O donors and platelet donors, are encouraged to make and keep appointments to donate. Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

When donors lend an arm this month, the Red Cross will lend a hand. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma March 1-31, 2023,​​​​ will receive a $10 Visa® Prepaid Card by email. Plus, they'll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $3,000 Visa Prepaid Card – which could help toward expenses like gas or groceries. There will be five lucky winners. Details are available at rcblood.org/help.

St. Mary's Catholic Church, 160 North Spring Street
Thursday, March 23
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sommer Center, 1 University Drive
Friday, April 14
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Bluffton High School, 106 W. College Ave
Tuesday, May 9

8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

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