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The Hancock Historical Museum is sponsoring a Historic Taste of Detroit Tour on Wednesday, June 13.

Participants will learn more about the historical development of Detroit, how the influences of several immigrant populations have shaped the culinary landscape in this now trendy “foodie” locale, tour prominent architectural landmarks, and sample delicious cuisine around the city.

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While agriculture is still one of the largest industries in Hancock County, many are now several generations removed from the farm. 

How does our food get to the grocery store shelf or our dinner table? 

Children ages 7-12 are invited to attend Farm Camp at the Hancock Historical Museum,  June 26-29, 9 a.m.-noon daily, to explore our farming roots. 

Bluffton is important cog in these events

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Bluffton continues to be  an important cog in several bicycle events in northwestern Ohio.

Black Swamp Bike Tours announced five biking events this summer, and Bluffton's Ride to Remember is one of the largest. This year's tours include:

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Apollo Career Center's Floral Shop will begin its annual flower sale Tuesday, May 8, and run through Friday, May 11. The shop will be open daily 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. The greenhouses are full of annuals, perennials, and hanging baskets, and the shop has a large assortment of silk arrangements and collectibles just in time for Mothers' Day.

Apollo is located at 3325 Shawnee Road, Lima.

Thursday afternoon presentation of "The Overcoat" by Gogol

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The Departments of Communication and Media Studies and Theatre Arts of Ohio Northern University will host a listening party for the premiere of ONU's first radio production, The Overcoat. ​

The listening party will occur on Thursday, May 3 ​at 4:30 p.m. at the Freed Center. The airing will be followed by a question and answer session with members of the cast and production staff.

Admission is free and open to the public. 

The Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol, dramatized for radio by Jim Poyser.

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Don't forget the spring wild flower walk at Motter Metro Park at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 1, hosted by the Gardeners of the Bluffton/Pandora Area.

The walk is open to the public and led by a naturalist from the Johnny Appleseed Park District.

Additional news of the garden club is in the newsletter attached at the bottom of this story.

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