Community Events for Tuesday, October 16
Blood Donor Drives Today, Noon-5pm at Findlay Evangelical Free Church (Heatherwood Dr) and Thursday, 1-6pm at Arcadia United Methodist Church and 3-8pm at Liberty-Benton Middle School. Walk-in’s welcome or make an appointment at www.RedCrossBlood.org
(800-733-2767)
Rehearsals for Bluffton University’s 123rd holiday season performance of Handel’s “Messiah” begin Tonight (thru Dec. 4). Community members high school through adult are welcome to participate. Performance will be on Sunday, December 9, 4pm.
(419-358-3347)
Rehearsals for the Carey Ecumenical Christmas Choir’s 47th performance at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation begin Thursday, 7-9pm at Christ Lutheran Church, Carey (performance will be 12/9, 4:30pm). Community singers age high school and up are welcome to participate. Call for info.
(419-396-7107)
Rummage & Bake Sale on Friday, 9am-5pm and Saturday, 9am-Noon at First Lutheran Church (Main & Lincoln Sts). Proceeds support local, national and international church mission programs.
(419-422-2638)
Family Fun Fest on Saturday, 3-7pm at the Hancock County Fairgrounds. Kids’ activities, bounce houses, hayrides, pumpkin patch, silent auction, prizes, Harlan’s chicken BBQ, more. Pre-sale tickets $15/Adults, $10/Age 12 & Under (includes meal). Sponsored by the Hancock County Citizens Sheriff’s Academy Alumni Association to support the Sheriff’s Office Training Facility.
(567-208-8529 or 419-424-7239)
Gospel Concert on Saturday at The Lighthouse (US224W), featuring Jericho Road, Mercy River, The Morse Family & Bobby Jones Family. Food available at 5pm, music at 6pm. Free, offering taken.
(419-423-1725)
Designer Purse Bingo Fundraiser on Saturday at Cory-Rawson High School. Doors open at 6pm, event begins at 7pm. Tickets $35 (pre-sale discount available). Proceeds to offset the cost of the CRHS Music Department’s Disney trip.
(419-358-0381)
Dance Party on Saturday (new date), 7-11pm at the Findlay Moose Center (W Main-Cross). Cover charge $10/person.
(419-348-5195)
Bluffton University Chorale & Camerata Singers’ Fall Choral Concert on Sunday, 2:30pm at Yoder Recital Hall. Free, offering taken to help fund music scholarships.
(No contact number)
Blood Donor Drives on Tuesday, October 23, 8am-1pm at Arlington High School and Thursday, October 25, Noon-6pm at First Lutheran Church (E Lincoln St). Walk-in’s welcome or make an appointment at www.RedCrossBlood.org
(800-733-2767)
Blood Donor Drives on Wednesday, October 24, 10am-4pm at Continental High School and Friday, October 26, Noon-6pm at Glandorf Elementary School. Walk-in’s welcome or make an appointment at www.RedCrossBlood.org
(800-733-2767)
Adult Trick, Treat & Tour at the Wood County Historical Center outside Bowling Green on Friday, October 26, 7-10pm. Featuring museum folklore and local history, fortune telling, live magic and entertainment, carnival games, more. Cost $15 (membership discounts available). For info: www.WoodCountyHistory.org
(419-352-0967)
Craft, Vendor & Home Show on Saturday, October 27, 9am-3pm at the Hardin County Fairgrounds, Kenton. Indoor and outdoor decor, crafts, florals, jewelry, candles, seasonal items, more. Homemade baked goods, candies, food available. Sponsored by the Rhinehart United Methodist Women.
(937-354-5531 or 419-673-6948)
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)
Blood Donor Drive on Monday, October 29, Noon-6pm at Kalida High School. Walk-in’s welcome or make an appointment at www.RedCrossBlood.org
(800-733-2767)
The Wyandot County Hospital Guild will meet on Monday, October 29, 1:30pm at the hospital conference room.
(904-305-3600)
Blood Donor Drives on Wednesday, October 31, 6am-6pm at Blanchard Valley Hospital and 9am-2pm at Riverdale High School. Walk-in’s welcome or make an appointment at www.RedCrossBlood.org
(800-733-2767)
“Soup for Two” Fundraiser on Friday, November 2, 11m-1pm at the St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Enjoy lunch with proceeds helping to feed those in need in the community through the Salvation Army. Lunch options for $7 & $10. To-go orders available.
(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)
Election Day Soup & Sandwich Super on Tuesday, November 6, 4-7pm at Enon Valley Presbyterian Church (US224E). Cost is a donation for the church’s building maintenance fund.
(No contact number)
Doll & Me Tea on Saturday, November 10, 1pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, Findlay (W Bigelow Ave). Entertainment by Findlay First Edition, silent auction (to benefit Awakening Minds Art), drawing for an American Girl Doll, more. $10 per person (children must be accompanied by an adult), reservations required. For info: www.TrinityFindlay.org
(419-422-2641)
Steak Supper on Saturday, November 10, 5-7pm at Gilboa United Methodist Church. The only cost is a free-will donation. Sponsored by the church Trustee Committee. Carry-out available.
(No contact number)
Gospel Concert on Saturday, November 17 at The Lighthouse (US224W), featuring Jim Boedicker, Living Water, Jamie Tolley & Olga Kipp. Food available at 5pm, music at 6pm. Free, offering taken.
(419-423-1725)