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The Liberty Conservation Club will sponsor a catfish tournament from 6 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, July 9.

The tournament is open to members and non-members. The club is located at 1552 State Route 235, north of Ada. Call 419-234-5795 for more details.

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Things might slow down in July, but not at Bluffton Family Recreation.

BFR has a summer event for you. Several sports camps, team sports and individual athletic opportunities are available this summer at Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Joseph Beagle.

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The Rawson town festival is Saturday, July 9. Here is the schedule of activities:
4 p.m. - Craft show and FFA hog roast
6:30 p.m. - Parade
Following parade
   2nd Trix (tennis courts)
   Al Basinger (depot)
   Life Flight
   Pony rides
   Black Swamp Raptors (rehabitation center)
   Games and food
9 p.m. - Five gun raffle and 50/50 drawing

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The 10th annual County Line Church of the Brethren car show is from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 9, at the church, 4227 N. Hardin Road, Harrod.

In addition to the car show there is a chicken barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brabecue tickets are $8 each and must be ordered in advance by calling 419-649-5364.

Car show details:
• Registration is from 11 a.m. to noon.
• $10 per entry
• Top 10 Awards
• Awards at 3 p.m.
• Door prizes for car owners
• Children’s activities
• Chicken barbecue

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Bring your chairs and blankets and the family to Emmanuel United Church of Christ for Outdoor Family Movie Nights this summer.

Four movies remain on the summer schedule on Sundays July 17, July 31, Aug. 14 and Aug. 28.

The events start at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted.

Popcorn, snacks and drinks will be provided. Movies will be family friendly selections. In the event of rain, the event will be held inside.

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Pleasant View and Mount Cory's United Methodist churches will co-host this year's Vacation Bible School from Monday, Aug. 8, through Friday, Aug. 12, from 7  to 8:30 p.m. at the Mount Cory Church, 300 N. Main St., Mount Cory.

The VBS has classes for 4 years of age (toilet trained) through 7th grade. This
year's theme is "Adventures on Promise Island"  Excitement and fun await as kids learn about promises that God made to Bible people. The kids will also see how those promises are for them too!

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