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Coming soon to Auglaize & Mercer Counties:June EventsWelcome to the 2008 5K Season Date Posted: 03/09/08 We would like to welcome everyone to the 2008 Mercer Health Countywide 5-K Challenge Running season. The dates have bee set for this years races and we are currently in the process of getting these dates put into the website. Please check back often for the latest news and information on what's to come for this season.
June 1 COLDWATER K OF C PICNIC The annual K of C Picnic will be held on the Holy Trinity Parish grounds May 31st –June 1st. There will be great food, games, and fun family entertainment. Bingo will be held in the air conditioned church basement. Live entertainment Sat and Sun evenings. Squeezebox polka band from 6-10 on Sunday. For more info contact Dave Hemmelgarn at 419-678-4084 or email cindyhemmelgarn@hotmail.com Concert in the Park - Walt Schmitmeyer and the Moonliters 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Crown Pavilion, New Bremen, Ohio will host enjoyable evening of music at the Crown Pavilion in New Bremen. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the community and entertainment. Celina Summer Challenge Radio Control Hydroplane Boat Racing- May 31 & June 1, 200 Over 80 hydroplane teams are expected to race 150 boats in 20 classes, on the Eastview Park Pond, at speeds up to 100 miles per hour. Action begins a 8:00 A.M. both days. Heat racing will continue to 5:30 P.M on Saturday and 2:00 P.M on Sunday. The race course is located east of Celina on St. Rt. 29 next to the Walmart complex. This is the 17th year for this to be held in Celina. This event is sanctioned by the International Model Power Boat Association and will attract teams from across the United States and Canada. Admission is free, food beverages are available. Great Entertainment for the entire family Contact: Tom Saddler, 419-305-4281
Celina Concert Series 2008 Come out to Lakeshore Park in Celina and enjoy the Summer Concert 2008 Series. All concerts will start at 6:30pm on Sundays from June 1-August 31. Pantasia (Steel Drums)
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June 4 PRELUDE TO THE DREAM Eldora Speedway presents Prelude to the Dream Wed June 4th at 7:30 PM. In invitational race as NASCAR drivers return to their roots in dirt track late model racing. For more info visit www.eldoraspeedway.com or call 937-338-3815. “Topics in Chemistry” Dr. Mark Cubberley will discuss “Topics in Chemistry” on June 4th from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.to be held in the Lake Campus, Auditorium. The seminar, which features Lake Campus faculty and runs once per month throughout the year, allows for faculty and staff to share ideas and discuss their research on a wide array of subject matter. Contact Dr. Mark Cubberley, assistant professor of chemistry/419-586-0310 or email Mark.Cubberley@wright.edu for more info June 5 June 6 DIRT LATE MODEL DREAM Eldora Speedway presents Dirt Late Model Dream Fri & Sat June 6&7 at 7:00PM. Friday’s time trials lead up to Saturday’s full program of Dirt Late Model Racing with $100,000 cash awaiting the main event winner. For more info visit www.eldoraspeedway.com or call 937-338-3815. CHICKASAW COMMUNITY PICNIC Come out and enjoy a great small town festival at the Chickasaw Community Picnic June 6-8. There will be great food, bean bag & volleyball tournaments, live music including Free Rider, big wheel races, bingo, firefighters challenge, National kiddie tractor pull, and so much more family fun! For more information contact 419-925-4960 or 419-925-1001. Suitcase Blues Group Performance The College Community Arts Council will host Suitcase Blues Group on June 6th 2008 at WSU Lake Campus in the Auditorium from 6-9pm for more information call 419-586-0360 or visit www.lakeccac.com
June 7 DIRT LATE MODEL DREAM Eldora Speedway presents Dirt Late Model Dream Fri & Sat June 6&7 at 7:00PM. Friday’s time trials lead up to Saturday’s full program of Dirt Late Model Racing with $100,000 cash awaiting the main event winner. For more info visit www.eldoraspeedway.com or call 937-338-3815. CHICKASAW COMMUNITY PICNIC Come out and enjoy a great small town festival at the Chickasaw Community Picnic June 6-8. There will be great food, bean bag & volleyball tournaments, live music including Free Rider, big wheel races, bingo, firefighters challenge, National kiddie tractor pull, and so much more family fun! For more information contact 419-925-4960 or 419-925-1001. GRAND LAKE MARINERS Come out and enjoy a great day of baseball with the Grand Lake Mariners. All home games are played at Hoess Field, Westview Park, Fairground Road, Celina, OH. If you have any questions direct them to Wayne E. Miller, General Manager by calling 419-678-3607. vs Ohio Heats South Shore Sportsman Club Annual Kids Fishing Derby South Shore Sportsman Club Annual Kids Fishing Derby June 7, 2008 Windy Point State Park Registration begins at 8:30am. Fishing from 10-1 Bait & Lunch provided Every kid gets a door prize The boy and girl who catches the most fish in the following age categories wins a bicycle: 3-6 7-10 11-15 Must be between the ages of 3-15 to fish
June 8 CHICKASAW COMMUNITY PICNIC Come out and enjoy a great small town festival at the Chickasaw Community Picnic June 6-8. There will be great food, bean bag & volleyball tournaments, live music including Free Rider, big wheel races, bingo, firefighters challenge, National kiddie tractor pull, and so much more family fun! For more information contact 419-925-4960 or 419-925-1001.
Celina Concert Series 2008 Come out to Lakeshore Park in Celina and enjoy the Summer Concert 2008 Series. All concerts will start at 6:30pm on Sundays from June 1-August 31. AC Swing/ Big Band Swing GRAND LAKE MARINERS Come out and enjoy a great day of baseball with the Grand Lake Mariners. All home games are played at Hoess Field, Westview Park, Fairground Road, Celina, OH. If you have any questions direct them to Wayne E. Miller, General Manager by calling 419-678-3607. 2:00PM vs Portland Concert in the Park - Dan Heath and the Paradise Ban 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Crown Pavilion, New Bremen Enjoy an evening of music at the Crown Pavilion in New Bremen. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the community and entertainment. Annual D.A.R.E. Boosters "Art & Gardens" Tour The Mercer County D.A.R.E. Boosters annual “Art and Gardens” tour will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2008 from noon until 4 p.m. Visitors will enjoy walking through the unique and beautifully landscaped gardens and take great pleasure from the beauty and ideas each garden provides. In addition, area artists will be showcasing their talents at each of the homes. Presale tickets, which are $8 for adult and $5 for 12 and under, can be purchased after May 1 at the following locations. Dues Nursery & Landscaping Etcetera, Venetian Gardens Linda’s Sew ‘n So Dues Nursery & Landscaping Card Mart Flowers Original Celina Chamber of Commerce McDonald’s Restaurants (both Coldwater and Celina locations). Tickets can also be purchased the day of the "Art and Gardens" tour at any garden tour home. Directions to each home are provided on the back of the ticket. Signs will be posted at each residence. Tickets purchased day of the tour are $10 for adults and $5 for 12 and under. The following locations will provide the opportunity for you to view their gardens. Doug and Dagmar Oliver, 341 Leisure Lane, Celina Joe and Jo Gray, 203 E. Fulton Street, Celina Mike and Kathy Sovenski and Jane Bowman, 628 N. Ash Street, Celina Dan and Dawn Hellwarth, 4991 Kuhn Road, Celina Nick and Carol Kahlig, 5609 Fleetfoot Road, Celina Rick and Shirley Pleiman, 4884 Siegrist-Jutte Road, Coldwater The "Art and Gardens" tour is sponsored by the Mercer County D.A.R.E. Boosters. All proceeds are used for D.A.R.E. student activities such as 4th and 5th grade cup stacking event, 6th grade and middle school Presidents’ Day free fun day, high school Frisbee golf, and graduating senior scholarships. Thank you for your continued support of D.A.R.E. Dan & Andy Concert Come out to Van Trees Park on Sunday and enjoy Rock n Roll from the 70's & 80's with Dan & Andy Concerts start at 8:00pm. For more information about the summer concert series please call 419-375-4369.
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June 11 GRAND LAKE MARINERS Come out and enjoy a great day of baseball with the Grand Lake Mariners. All home games are played at Hoess Field, Westview Park, Fairground Road, Celina, OH. If you have any questions direct them to Wayne E. Miller, General Manager by calling 419-678-3607. 7:00PM vs Geneva
June 12 GRAND LAKE MARINERS Come out and enjoy a great day of baseball with the Grand Lake Mariners. All home games are played at Hoess Field, Westview Park, Fairground Road, Celina, OH. If you have any questions direct them to Wayne E. Miller, General Manager by calling 419-678-3607. 7:00PM vs Portland
June 13 HOLY ROSARY FESTIVAL Come out and enjoy games, rides, great food, live entertainment, and so much more family fun June 13-15 2008 at the Holy Rosary Church in St. Marys. Festivities start a 6:30pm Friday evening. For more information contact Don Glaser at 419-394-5408 or email holyrosary@bright.net HAPPY FATHER’S DAY KOA Campground in Wapakoneta will host a Father’s Day Campout June 13-14 Happy Father’s Day. Treat Dad to a camping weekend and make him a cool gift at craft time. Enjoy a free continental breakfast on Sunday. For more info visit http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/
Free Outdoor concerts in Downtown Wapakoneta From 6-9pm Beggars Opera will perform Classic Rock
June 14 FATHER'S DAY CAMPOUT Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Campground will be hosting there annual Father’s Day Campout. Enjoy an outdoor cooking contest open to all campers, and a Dad’s fishing derby with prizes! For more info contact the state park office at 419-394-2774. BLUE GRASS IN THE CORNFIELD INDOORS Famous Old Time Music Company presents Bluegrass in the Cornfields indoors at 20322 US 33 in Wapakoneta. Shows start at 3:00pm for more information call 419-568-1220 or visit www.fotmc.com HOLY ROSARY FESTIVAL Come out and enjoy games, rides, great food, live entertainment, and so much more family fun June 13-15 2008 at the Holy Rosary Church in St. Marys. Festivities start a 6:30pm Friday evening. For more information contact Don Glaser at 419-394-5408 or email holyrosary@bright.net HAPPY FATHER’S DAY KOA Campground in Wapakoneta will host a Father’s Day Campout June 13-14 Happy Father’s Day. Treat Dad to a camping weekend and make him a cool gift at craft time. Enjoy a free continental breakfast on Sunday. For more info visit http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/
Bluegrass Concert at Covered Bridge Farmers’ Market Bluegrass Concert at Covered Bridge Farmers’ Market Bluegrass musicians Kitty and Vernon McIntyre will be giving a free concert from 9:00 a.m. until noon on Saturday, June 14 at the Covered Bridge Farmers’ Market in St. Marys. The McIntyres are noted for being excellent musicians, while always maintaining a friendly and welcoming atmosphere during their concerts. They give many shows throughout the year, and are the owners of the Famous Old Time Music Co., based in Wapakoneta, with another store in Cincinnati. Their web site is www.fotmc.com. Visitors to the Covered Bridge Farmers’ Market can enjoy the live music while they shop, and those who want to stay awhile are welcome to bring lawn chairs to set up on the bridge. The concert is free to everyone, and was made possible by the Eagles Lodge #767, the St. Marys Community Foundation, and Arts Place. The Covered Bridge Farmers’ Market also has delicious baked goods, preserves, free-range eggs, plants for the garden, crafts, artwork, cards, home-made dog biscuits, and much more. Home-grown produce such as asparagus, lettuce, sweet corn and tomatoes are available as the season allows. The market is held every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. to noon throughout the summer. Anyone interested in selling their extra produce or home-made items is invited to contact the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce at 419-300-4611 for further information. Space rental costs are very reasonable, and vendor applications will be available at the Chamber and at Canalside Book Shop throughout the summer. Performing artists and musicians who would like to perform at the Covered Bridge Farmers’ Market should contact Candy Kuck at 419-394-3389 for further information.
June 15 FATHER'S DAY CAMPOUT Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Campground will be hosting there annual Father’s Day Campout. Enjoy an outdoor cooking contest open to all campers, and a Dad’s fishing derby with prizes! For more info contact the state park office at 419-394-2774.
Celina Concert Series 2008 Come out to Lakeshore Park in Celina and enjoy the Summer Concert 2008 Series. All concerts will start at 6:30pm on Sundays from June 1-August 31. Jacked Up/ Pure Country Spitten Image Concert Vocal Duo From Darke County will preform at Van Trees Park in Ft. Recovery at 8:00pm as part of the Sunday Concert series. For more information about the summer concert series please call 419-375-4369.
HOLY ROSARY FESTIVAL Come out and enjoy games, rides, great food, live entertainment, and so much more family fun June 13-15 2008 at the Holy Rosary Church in St. Marys. Festivities start a 6:30pm Friday evening. For more information contact Don Glaser at 419-394-5408 or email holyrosary@bright.net GRAND LAKE MARINERS Come out and enjoy a great day of baseball with the Grand Lake Mariners. All home games are played at Hoess Field, Westview Park, Fairground Road, Celina, OH. If you have any questions direct them to Wayne E. Miller, General Manager by calling 419-678-3607. 2:00PM vs Licking County
Concert in the Park - Neil Jacobs Band 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Crown Pavilion, New Bremen Enjoy an evening of music at the Crown Pavilion in New Bremen. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the community and entertainment. Bill Foley/The Bill Foley Band Sunday, June 15th 7-8PM Minster Machine Centennial Park Gazebo Bill Foley is a Nationally Touring Singer/Acoustic Guitarist, Specializing in the music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Early Rock & Roll Classics, "One Hit Wonders", Folk, Country and Original music.
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June 17 GRAND LAKE MARINERS Come out and enjoy a great day of baseball with the Grand Lake Mariners. All home games are played at Hoess Field, Westview Park, Fairground Road, Celina, OH. If you have any questions direct them to Wayne E. Miller, General Manager by calling 419-678-3607. 7:15pm vs Xenia
June 18 June 19 Ft. Recovery Harvest Jubilee This is the oldest festival in Mercer County, taking place in Ft. Recovery, which is situated on the banks of the Wabash River, where the bloodiest Indian battle ever, took place on American soil in 1791. This festival is full of family entertainment, and will run Thursday through Sunday. For more information visit www.fortrecovery.org or call 1-800-551-FORT. GRAND LAKE MARINERS Come out and enjoy a great day of baseball with the Grand Lake Mariners. All home games are played at Hoess Field, Westview Park, Fairground Road, Celina, OH. If you have any questions direct them to Wayne E. Miller, General Manager by calling 419-678-3607. 7:15PM vs Cincinnati
June 20 ZUMA DAYS 2008 Come out enjoy the charm of a small town community festival with great live music, games, refreshments, wonderful food, cake wheel, rides, 5k, friendly competition, mud volleyball, bean bag tournament, and so much more family fun at Zuma Park in Montezuma June 20-21. GRAND LAKE MARINERS Come out and enjoy a great day of baseball with the Grand Lake Mariners. All home games are played at Hoess Field, Westview Park, Fairground Road, Celina, OH. If you have any questions direct them to Wayne E. Miller, General Manager by calling 419-678-3607. 7:15PM vs Columbus Ft. Recovery Harvest Jubilee This is the oldest festival in Mercer County, taking place in Ft. Recovery, which is situated on the banks of the Wabash River, where the bloodiest Indian battle ever, took place on American soil in 1791. This festival is full of family entertainment, and will run Thursday through Sunday. For more information visit www.fortrecovery.org or call 1-800-551-FORT. Wapakoneta 175th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend, June 20-22 On June 20th at 3:30 p.m. A Dedication of the Ohio Historical will take place at East Auglaize Street at the railroad. The marker commemorates the arrival of the Dayton & Michigan Railroad in 1858.
Lima Area Concert Band On June 20th at 7:30 p.m. The Lima Area Concert Band will be performingat the Harmon Park Gazebo in Wapakoneta to celebrate Wapakoneta's 175th Anniversary. The Rotary Club brings us an evening of musical favorites. Don’t forget your lawn chairs!
June 21 Ft. Recovery Harvest Jubilee This is the oldest festival in Mercer County, taking place in Ft. Recovery, which is situated on the banks of the Wabash River, where the bloodiest Indian battle ever, took place on American soil in 1791. This festival is full of family entertainment, and will run Thursday through Sunday. For more information visit www.fortrecovery.org or call 1-800-551-FORT. GRAND LAKE MARINERS Come out and enjoy a great day of baseball with the Grand Lake Mariners. All home games are played at Hoess Field, Westview Park, Fairground Road, Celina, OH. If you have any questions direct them to Wayne E. Miller, General Manager by calling 419-678-3607. 4:00PM vs Southern Ohio ZUMA DAYS 2008 Come out enjoy the charm of a small town community festival with great live music, games, refreshments, wonderful food, cake wheel, rides, 5k, friendly competition, mud volleyball, bean bag tournament, and so much more family fun at Zuma Park in Montezuma June 20-21. Wapakoneta’s 175th Anniversary Parade On June 21 at 2 p.m. Wapakoneta will host a 175th Anniversary Parade on Auglaize Street at The Fairgrounds to Downtown Honoring our heritage, this parade will be one of the best in Wapakoneta history. Horses, wagons, music--we've got it all! Entertainment, Behind Downtown Wapakoneta On June 21, 4-9 p.m. Join for food vendors, strolling performers, and live music—from barbershop to bluegrass to the hits of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Bring your lawn chairs and stay for this family-friendly evening! 4-5 p.m.--The barbershop stylings of Sound Waves 5-7 p.m.-- Troy-based bluegrass trio Sugargrove 7-9 p.m.-- Your favorite songs of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, as performed by local favorite, Duh Band
A Midsummer’s Fire on the Water, at the river On June 21, Dusk The summer solstice, ten thousand years of history, and the elements of fire and water converge to provide an unparalleled commemoration for Wapakoneta. (Rain date: Sunday, June 22, at dusk) June 22 Ft. Recovery Harvest Jubilee This is the oldest festival in Mercer County, taking place in Ft. Recovery, which is situated on the banks of the Wabash River, where the bloodiest Indian battle ever, took place on American soil in 1791. This festival is full of family entertainment, and will run Thursday through Sunday. For more information visit www.fortrecovery.org or call 1-800-551-FORT. MUSIC BY THE LAKE Come out and enjoy Music by the Lake as Otterbein St. Marys host Bobwhite Lane. There will be music, refreshments, fellowship, and tours available from 2-4:00pm.
Celina Concert Series 2008 Come out to Lakeshore Park in Celina and enjoy the Summer Concert 2008 Series. All concerts will start at 6:30pm on Sundays from June 1-August 31. Geezecats/ Classic Rock
Right Time River Boat Rats (Banjo) Sunday, June 22nd 7-8PM Minster Machine Centennial Park Gazebo Formerly known as “Kettering Banjo Society” Instruments included are banjos, piano, tuba, string bass, saw, harmonica, accordions and mandolins. These instruments, along with vocalists, present a wide variety of musical styles and variations.
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June 26 GRAND LAKE MARINERS Come out and enjoy a great day of baseball with the Grand Lake Mariners. All home games are played at Hoess Field, Westview Park, Fairground Road, Celina, OH. If you have any questions direct them to Wayne E. Miller, General Manager by calling 419-678-3607. 7:15PM vs Cincinnati GARAGE SALE AT SENIOR CENTER The Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley St in Celina, will host a benefit sale for the Mercer County Council on Aging from June 26-July 1 weekdays from 8:30am -4:00pm, Evening hours Thursday the first day of the sale, until 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 9:30am-4:00pm. Donations can also be given to the Senior Center until Marcj 22 or until full. June 27 MARIA STEIN COUNTRY FEST 2008 Maria Stein is host the annual Country Fest June 27-29 2008. A family oriented festival with FREE admission, entertainment, and parking. A wide variety of music, games, competition, and food. Featuring the Country Fest Tractor Square Dancers, and much more!! Visit our website mscountryfest.com to find out the most up to date information. Contact Robert Unrast 419-925-4151
GARAGE SALE AT SENIOR CENTER The Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley St in Celina, will host a benefit sale for the Mercer County Council on Aging from June 26-July 1 weekdays from 8:30am -4:00pm, Evening hours Thursday the first day of the sale, until 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 9:30am-4:00pm. Donations can also be given to the Senior Center until Marcj 22 or until full. PARTY IN THE PARKWAY 2008 Free Outdoor concerts in Downtown Wapakoneta From 6-9pm Staples will perform Rock & Roll
June 28 MARIA STEIN COUNTRY FEST 2008 Maria Stein is host the annual Country Fest June 27-29 2008. A family oriented festival with FREE admission, entertainment, and parking. A wide variety of music, games, competition, and food. Featuring the Country Fest Tractor Square Dancers, and much more!! Visit our website mscountryfest.com to find out the most up to date information. Contact Robert Unrast 419-925-4151 Go-Kart Grand Prix race June 28 at the Maria Stein Country Fest.
GARAGE SALE AT SENIOR CENTER The Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley St in Celina, will host a benefit sale for the Mercer County Council on Aging from June 26-July 1 weekdays from 8:30am -4:00pm, Evening hours Thursday the first day of the sale, until 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 9:30am-4:00pm. Donations can also be given to the Senior Center until Marcj 22 or until full.
June 29 MARIA STEIN COUNTRY FEST 2008 Maria Stein is host the annual Country Fest June 27-29 2008. A family oriented festival with FREE admission, entertainment, and parking. A wide variety of music, games, competition, and food. Featuring the Country Fest Tractor Square Dancers, and much more!! Visit our website mscountryfest.com to find out the most up to date information. Contact Robert Unrast 419-925-4151 GRAND LAKE MARINERS Come out and enjoy a great day of baseball with the Grand Lake Mariners. All home games are played at Hoess Field, Westview Park, Fairground Road, Celina, OH. If you have any questions direct them to Wayne E. Miller, General Manager by calling 419-678-3607. 2:00PM vs Starke County GARAGE SALE AT SENIOR CENTER The Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley St in Celina, will host a benefit sale for the Mercer County Council on Aging from June 26-July 1 weekdays from 8:30am -4:00pm, Evening hours Thursday the first day of the sale, until 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 9:30am-4:00pm. Donations can also be given to the Senior Center until Marcj 22 or until full.
6 & 12 Acoustic Country Band Sunday, June 29th 7-8PM Minster Machine Centennial Park Gazebo Sit back and enjoy the great country music entertainment with Paul Skilkus and the 6 & 12 Band.
Celina Concert Series 2008 Come out to Lakeshore Park in Celina and enjoy the Summer Concert 2008 Series. All concerts will start at 6:30pm on Sundays from June 1-August 31. Juggemant/ Jug Band Kristen Evans and Mike & Lori Lemon Concert For more information about the summer concert series please call 419-375-4369. June 30 GARAGE SALE AT SENIOR CENTER The Senior Citizen Center at 217 Riley St in Celina, will host a benefit sale for the Mercer County Council on Aging from June 26-July 1 weekdays from 8:30am -4:00pm, Evening hours Thursday the first day of the sale, until 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 9:30am-4:00pm. Donations can also be given to the Senior Center until Marcj 22 or until full.
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