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Wapak business adds extreme escape room experience
Jul. 4—WAPAKONETA — Escape Wapak, an escape room and entertainment center that bills itself as fun for all ages, will soon unveil a new gaming experience geared exclusively toward customers aged 18 and up. The center's newest offering — "The Hunted" — combines the strategic challenge of an escape room "with the thrilling excitement of adult hide-and-seek in a mostly dark venue," owner Gary ...
Lima’s Spectacular celebrates family, nation
LIMA — Wet weather did nothing to dampen the spirits of those gathered Thursday to celebrate the birth of this nation. In celebration of Independence Day, Lima community members gathered at Faurot Park for the city’s Star Spangled Spectacular. The event was held despite the rainy weather, which did not stop residents from participating in the festivities. From the morning 5K run/walk to the afternoon fishing derby, there were plenty of activities for the family to enjoy.
Crews ready to wow the crowds with fireworks display at the Star Spangled Spectacular
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - People from all over the region are looking forward to Lima's Star Spangled Spectacular, especially the fireworks show. Crews from Rozzi began setting up Thursday night's show on Wednesday. A little more than 900 shells are packed into the mortars and secured for the 20-minute synchronized show with the Lima Area Concert Band. They will be shot from just south of Safety City to explode over Faurot Park in a dazzling show. Some shells have been imported from several foreign countries to give more variety.
Rain or Shine-great turnout for the Annual 'Youth Fishing Derby'
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The city of Lima and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources teaming up to teach area kids the art of fishing. Through the ODNR grant program, the annual "Youth Fishing Derby" saw parents teaching their children and kids teaching each other how to fish. Each child was provided bait and a fishing pole to keep. Local organizations and businesses sponsored a variety of prizes to give out to the kids, and the derby is a fun and relaxing way to learn the basics of casting, baiting, and removing a fish from the hook.
Help Build the Blood Supply: Give blood with the Red Cross and Cedar Fair Theme Parks
July 2, 2024, Press Release from the American Red Cross: LIMA, Ohio, July 2, 2024 — As we prepare for a busy Fourth of July holiday, the American Red Cross asks donors to be a powerful force for good by giving blood now and in the coming weeks. Donors are critically needed right now after a sharp decrease in donations since late spring. All blood types are needed, especially donors giving type O blood.
Kids in Lima Playground Program learn more about eating healthy thanks to SNAP-Ed program
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The kids in the Lima Playground Program get a little education with their fun this summer. On Wednesday, the Ohio State University Extension Office brought their SNAP-Ed program to Faurot Park to teach the kids about staying active and eating healthy. They learned different games and activities they could do. Plus, they got some tips about how they should be eating a wide variety of colors of fruits and vegetables for the various nutrients and what percentage of their daily eating should be made up by them.
"Open Wall" exhibit opens at ArtSpace/Lima on July 9th
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - It's gearing up to be an interesting show next week at ArtSpace!. Much like an "open mic" night, Artspace/Lima presents its first "open wall" exhibit. It's a chance for individuals who dabble in the arts to have their work displayed in a gallery setting. Executive director Sally Windle says she is impressed with the quality and variety of work they received in the "first come, first served" call for work.
ArtSpace to hold art sale during July 5th First Friday event in Downtown Lima
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - If you are a fan of art, you'll want to swing by Artspace/Lima on July 5, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. As part of the First Friday event on July 5th, they will be having an art sale. Staff have been going through items they have had in storage. It includes ceramics, posters, and artworks you can purchase at reasonable prices to take home with you. Bottom basement prices like a buck up to $5, with the proceeds going back into Artspace.
Lima Symphony Orchestra is changing inmates' lives through music
LIMA, Ohio (WKEF) -- Lima Symphony Orchestra made history the afternoon on Sunday, June 30, as the first full orchestra to perform inside an Ohio prison. The orchestra performed alongside the prison choir of more than 100 incarcerated men in the prison yard of Allen-Oakwood Correctional Institution (AOCI). The Patriotic Pops concert was the first time the Ohio Department of Corrections had ever allowed a full symphony orchestra to perform in a prison.
Historic Sidney Theatre Presents “Footloose: The Musical”
SIDNEY — The Historic Sidney Theatre has announced its upcoming production of the musical “Footloose,” set to hit the stage from July 19 to 21. Audiences can look forward to a performance that brings the 1980s classic to life, complete with songs and dance numbers. “Footloose: The...
Bronzed Up Lashed Out opens near downtown Sidney
SIDNEY — Bronzed Up Lashed Out is a new business near downtown Sidney. It is located at 500 E. Court Street Building B in the Valentinez Spa, across the street from Goodwill, behind Momentum Counseling. Tara Schroer, owner of Bronzed Up Lashed Out, specializes in eyelash extensions, full body...
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