Community Events for Friday, September 14
4th annual “Touch a Truck” Day Tomorrow, 10am-2pm at the Hancock County Fairgrounds. Big rigs and heavy equipment from farm implements to semi trucks on display, Tractor rides, test drive demonstrations, skilled trade demos, farm safety information, more. Free.
(No contact number)
33rd annual Harvest & Herb Festival Tomorrow, 9am-4pm in downtown Ada. Crafts, entertainment, queen contest, parade (10am), games, more. Sponsored by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.
(419-365-5304)
All-you-can-eat Fish Fry Tomorrow, 5pm at the So-Han-Co Sportsmans’ Club (TR31), Arlington. Cost $9/Adults, $5/Age 12 & Under.
(No contact number)
“Light & Hope” – A vigil to bring awareness to the issue of suicide prevention on Sunday, 6-9pm at Dorney Plaza, downtown Findlay. Presented by NAMI and Hancock County ADAMHS. For info: www.NAMIofHancock.org
(No contact number)
Blood Donation Drives on Wednesday, 9am-3pm at the Findlay Family YMCA (E Lincoln St) and Noon-6pm at Parkview Christian Church (SR12E). Walk-in’s welcome or make an appointment at: www.RedCrossBlood.org
(800-733-2767)
A Wellness Program on HPV Vaccinations, Preventable Cancers and Colon Cancer Prevention on Wednesday, 6:30pm at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library’s Lindamood Room. Free, call to register. For info: www.FindlayLibrary.org
(419-422-1712)
Soup & Pie Day on Thursday, September 20, 11am-3pm at the Ottawa Senior Citizens Center. Beef vegetable or bean and ham soup, brats, chicken salad and assorted homemade pies available. Live music, more.
(No contact number)
Blood Donation Drive on Thursday, September 20, 11am-5pm at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church (S Main St). Walk-in’s welcome or make an appointment at: www.RedCrossBlood.org
(800-733-2767)
Spoons Game Night for teens (for grades 6-12) on Thursday, September 20, 6:30pm at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library. Free. For info: www.FindlayLibrary.org
(419-422-1712)
Hancock County Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held on Saturday, September 22, 9am at the University of Findlay Koehler Center. Games, entertainment, crafts, music, kids’ zone, food, more. For info and to register: www.alz.org/nwohio/walk
(800-272-3900)
5th annual De Colores Dash 5K Color Run/Walk and Festival on Saturday, September 22, 10am-7pm in Bluffton. Events and activities throughout the day downtown, at Bluffton Hospital, the Mennonite Home and Bluffton Family Recreation. 5K Run/Walk at BFR at 5pm. Proceeds benefit Project Hope and the Bluffton Food Pantry. Sponsored by Bluffton Trinity United Methodist Church.
(419-204-5153)
Presentation on Human Trafficking on Tuesday, September 25, 6:30pm at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library’s Lindamood Room. Free, no registration required. For info: www.FindlayLibrary.org
(419-422-1712)
Blood Donation Drive on Thursday, September 27, 10am-3pm at the offices of The Courier (W Sandusky St). Walk-in’s welcome or make an appointment at: www.RedCrossBlood.org
(800-733-2767)
The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library will host a Robotics Program for kids on Friday, September 28, 2pm in the Children’s Program Room. Free for grades 2-6. For info: www.FindlayLibrary.org
(419-422-1712)
2nd annual Craft Sale on Saturday, September 29, 10am-5pm at the Putnam County YMCA, Ottawa. Baked goods, candles, ornaments, artwork, candles, more. Food available. Free admission.
(419-456-3495)
Dance Party on Saturday, October 6, 7-11pm at the Findlay Moose Center (W Main-Cross). Cover charge $10/person.
(419-348-5195)
The Toledo Symphony will perform a community concert on Friday, October 12, 7pm at St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria. Tickets $10, available at the parish office.
(419-435-6692)
Designer Purse Bingo on Saturday, October 27 at the Findlay Elks at Northridge. Pre-party at 5pm, Bingo at 7pm. Cost $40, including appetizers, door prizes, more. Proceeds to benefit the Elks Building Fund. For info: www.FindlayElks.org
(No contact number)
Harvest Bazaar on Saturday, November 3, 9am-2:30pm at Arcadia United Methodist Church. Crafts, bake sale, quilt giveaway, silent auction, homemade food, more.
(419-348-8227 or 419-306-7325)