Community Events 

Community Events for Saturday, April 13

Chris Oaks

33rd annual Model Train Show & Swap Meet Today, 10am-4pm at the Crawford County Fairgrounds, Bucyrus. Working layouts, vendors, memorabilia, flea market, more. Admission $5, 12 & Under Free with adult. Sponsored by the Bucyrus Model Railroad Association.
(419-462-5035)

Riley Creek Festival Today, 11am-4:30pm at the Bluffton University Sommer Center. Games, inflatables, food, and the traditional rubber duck race (4pm). Free admission.
(No contact number)

College Day at CountyLine Church of the Brethren in Harrod Today, 2-4pm. Food, giveaways, information on self-defense with guest speakers and demonstrations, more. Free.
(No contact number)

All-you-can-eat Fish Fry Today, 5pm at the So-Han-Co Sportsman’s Club (TR31 south of Arlington). $9/Adults, $5/Age 12 & Under.
(No contact number)

Dance Party Today, 7-11pm at the Findlay Moose Lodge (W Main-Cross). Admission $10.
(No contact number)

The Lima Area Youth Orchestra will perform in concert Tomorrow, 7pm at Lima Senior HS. Admission $10, sponsored by the Lima Noon Optimist Club and Lima Symphony.
(No contact number)

Blood Donor Drive on Thursday, 12:30-5:30pm at Pandora United Methodist Church. Walk-in’s welcome or make an appointment at www.RedCrossBlood.org
(800-733-2767)

Blood Donor Drive on Friday, April 19, 9am-3pm at the Hancock County Red Cross office (Fair St). Walk-in’s welcome or make an appointment at www.RedCrossBlood.org
(800-733-2767)

All-you-can-eat Fish Fry on Friday, April 19, 5-7pm at the Forest VFW & American Legion. Cost $9, carry-out available. Proceeds benefit their scholarship fund.
(419-722-3289)

Blood Donor Drives on Tuesday, April 23, Noon-5pm at Findlay Evangelical Free Church and Wednesday, April 24, 6am-6pm at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Walk-in’s welcome or make an appointment at www.RedCrossBlood.org
(800-733-2767)

Blood Donor Drive on Thursday, April 25, 1-6pm at Arcadia United Methodist Church. Walk-in’s welcome or make an appointment at www.RedCrossBlood.org
(800-733-2767)

The Hancock County Solid Waste Management District’s annual Spring Cleanup Event will be held on Saturday, April 27. For more info and to volunteer: www.HancockEnvironment.com
(419-424-1113)

Blood Donor Drive on Tuesday, April 30, Noon-6pm at the Ottawa VFW. Walk-in’s welcome or make an appointment at www.RedCrossBlood.org
(800-733-2767)

Red Cross “Gala on the Green” Fundraiser on Saturday, May 18, 7pm at the Findlay Country Club. Food, entertainment, silent auction, more. Tickets $150/person. For info: RedCross.org/GalaOnTheGreen2019
(419-422-9322)

Chicken & Pork Chop BBQ on Sunday, May 19, 11am-1:30pm at Ottawa Fire Station 100 (Agner St). Cost $8, carry-out only. Proceeds benefit the Ottawa Volunteer Fire Association.
(419-523-4299 or 419-523-5039)

Car, Truck, Motorcycle & Tractor Show on Saturday, May 25 at Carey Waterworks Park. Registration at 10am, show 1-4pm, Awards at 4pm. Registration $10 (spectator admission Free). Food, prizes, craft show, more. Sponsored by Carey VFW Post 3759, proceeds benefit VFW Ohio charities.
(419-721-8014)