The Western Ohio Chapter of the Lincoln Highway Association will meet at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, at the Forest/Jackson Public Library (the train depot) located at 102 W. Lima St., Forest.
Those attending will have a home-cooked Amish dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a presentation at 7 p.m. Karen Moore will talk about “The History of Forest, Ohio, on the Lincoln Highway.”
The dinner includes salad, chicken/roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, bread, pie and a drink. The cost is $15 per person. Call 419-203-5779 for a reservation.
A benefit for Angie Palte is planned from 1 to 10 p.m., Saturday, July 19, at Springfield Fireworks, 490 State Route 103, Bluffton. Friends and family members plan the benefit.
The event includes live music by:
• 1 p.m. Them Kids with Mama Spaz
• 2 p.m. Philosoraptors
• 5 p.m. Sunday’s Regret
• 8 p.m. Two Dragons
BFR Sports & Fitness has two special events for young girls and boys planned for the week of July 14.
Super Heroes Day will be held on Monday, July 14 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for boys entering grades K-3. Super Hero Day will include fun activities as favorite super heroes, crafts, lunch and a chance to become a local hero.
Beaverdam Volunteer Fire and Rescue will host its 59th annual Summerfest from 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9.
The event features homemade food, games, live band (Chez Cheese), safety demonstrations and a raffle drawing for grand prizes and door prizes.
This year's prizes include a 4-foot Poly Glider, Stainless Steel Kenmore Grill, Air Hockey Table, $300 Meijer gift card, Inflatable Bounce House and an Ohio State campfire ring.
There will also be live chain saw carving by On Track Carvings.
The week of July 14 at BFR Sports & Fitness will include special day programs for girls and boys.
Monday, July 14 will be the 2nd Annual Super Hero Day for boys entering kindergarten through grade 3. The program will include lots of fun, imaginative play and lunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16 will be the 6th annual Princess for a Day. Girls entering kindergarten through grade 3 will be pampered with a pedicure, hairstyle, make up, photo shoot and a fancy lunch all between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
You don’t need to travel to Switzerland to hear alphorns.
Alphorns are coming to Bluffton during this year’s Swiss Day, sponsored by the Swiss Community Historical Society.
Jed Hacker and his colleagues from Columbus, called Alphorn Gruezie(Alphorn Greetings), will perform on the horns and will explain how the unique Swiss instruments work.
This year’s Swiss Day includes a potluck at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, June 29, at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Columbus Grove Road. Persons attending are invited to bring a potluck dish to share.
