2023 CALENDAR

Northwest

handicapped accessible. 250 to 400 dealers per show. Food available for purchase. 419-447-9613 or www. tiffinfleamarket.com.

APR. 29–SEP. 10 – NWORRP Museum Summer Hours, Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 Co. Rd. 99, Findlay, Sat./Sun. 1–4 p.m. $3; 12 and under, $2 Museum tours, quarter-scale train rides, model train displays, games, play area, and more. 419-423-2995, www.nworrp.org, or www.facebook.com/nworrp.

MAY 3 – Down on the Farm Story Time, Proving Ground Farm, 5670 E. Twp. Rd. 138, Tiffin, 10 a.m. Stories and activities are geared for preschoolage children and focus on farming and nature in a picturesque outdoor setting. Families welcome! 419447-7073, www.conservesenecacounty.com, or follow Seneca Conservation District on Facebook.

APR. 16–MAY 28 – Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop, Vandermark Estate and Events Venue, 9095 Spencerville Rd., Spencerville, 2–5 p.m. $40. Learn step by step how to hand knit a beautiful and cozy chunky chenille blanket. www.thevandemarkestate.com/book-online.

APR. 23 – Glass City Marathon, Toledo. One of the fastest marathons in the U.S. Events include 26 2-mile marathon, 13 1-mile half marathon, and five-person relay, 5K and kids run on Apr. 22. www.glasscitymarathon.org.

APR. 29 – Chocolate and Wine Walk, downtown Vermilion, noon–4 p.m., rain or shine! $25. Take a stroll through the town while sampling chocolate treats and/or wine as you visit the participating shops. 440-967-4477 or www.vermilionohio.com.

APR. 29 – Toledo Doll, Bear, and Toy Show, Total Sports Rossford, 10020 S. Compass Dr., Rossford, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ($8, free for 12 and under); early bird, 8–9:30 a.m. ($20). Antique, vintage, artist, and modern dolls and bears/ critters, related items, accessories, and more. Door prizes, ID/valuation, and restringing. www.toledodollshow.com.

APR. 29–30 – The Fantastic Tiffin Flea Market, Seneca Co. Fgds., 100 Hopewell Ave., Tiffin, Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–3 p.m., rain or shine. Free;

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MAY 5 – Star Gazing at Schoonover Observatory, 670 N. Jefferson, Lima, 9 p.m. Free. Come see the stars with us! If you have a telescope, bring it along; Lima Astronomical Society members will show you how to use it and will answer any questions. Weather permitting. https:// limaastro.com.

MAY 5–6 – Spring Fest, Van Wert Co. Fgds., 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert, Fri. 4–7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Plant sale, landscaping equipment sale, car show, food and craft vendors, entertainment, and more. 419-238-9270 or www.vanwertcountyfair.com.

MAY 5–AUG. 4 – Limaland Motorsports Park Races, 1500 Dutch Hollow Rd., Lima, 7:30–10:30 p.m. Sprints, UMP Modifieds, Thunderstocks, and more! Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m., grandstand gates at 5 p.m., warmup laps begin at 6:30 p.m. See website for updated information. www.limaland.com.

MAY 6 – Free Comic Book Day, Alter Ego Comics, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Readers of all ages can choose a free comic book from a selection of different titles. There will be characters in costume, and we encourage you to come dressed as your favorite character! 419-224-6700 or www. facebook.com/AlterEgoManiacs.

Chillicothe, Tues.–Sun. Exhibition includes artwork from over 40 regional artists working in a variety of media. Displayed artwork will be available for purchase. www.thepumphouse.art.

APR. 15 – Earth Gathering Festival, Pump House Center for the Arts, 1 Enderlin Circle, Chillicothe, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Features around 40 vendors offering Earth-friendly art and products along with several musical acts throughout the day. www.thepumphouse.art.

APR. 15 – Archaeology Day, Lucy Hayes Heritage Center, 90 W. Sixth St., Chillicothe, 1–4 p.m. Archaeologist Jeb Bowen coordinates the event, as children learn for 10 minutes at five stations that include metal detecting and historical artifacts. Gary Argabright will present ancient technologies. 740-775-5829 or find us on Facebook.

MAY 6–7 – “Springtime in Ohio” Craft Show, Hancock Co. Fgds., 1017 E. Sandusky St., Findlay, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. $6. Early-bird hours Sat. 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; must purchase tickets online. www. visitfindlay.com/events.

MAY 6–7 – Tri-State Gun Show, Allen Co. Fgds., 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima (2 miles east of Lima on St. Rte. 309), Sat. 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. $6, free for members, under 18 free. Over 400 tables of modern and antique guns, edged weapons, and sportsman’s equipment. 419-647-0067 or www.tristategunshow.org.

MAY 3–6 – Annual Quilt Show, Founder’s Hall, Sauder Village, 22611 St. Rte. 2, Archbold, Wed.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $11–$15. Hundreds of quilts on display, quilt shop and vendor market, special exhibits, demos, and workshops. Quilt appraisals available. 800-590-9755 or https:// saudervillage.org.

MAY 5–14 – Biggest Week in American Birding, various locations in Oak Harbor and Oregon. $10–$75. Field trips, presentations, workshops, and special events. 419-8984070 or www.biggestweekinamericanbirding.com.

MAY 12–21 – Four Weddings and an Elvis, Encore Theatre, 991 N. Shore Dr., Lima, Fri./Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. A romantic comedy set in a Las Vegas wedding chapel that hosts four of the most memorable ceremonies you will ever see. 419-223-8866 or www.amiltellers.org.

MAY 13 – Lilac Festival and Street Fair, Clinton Street, Defiance, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. Celebrate the official flower of Defiance with the community’s largest arts and crafts fair. Includes food vendors, 5K race, and kids’ activities. Free lilacs to the first 750 attendees. 419-782-0739 or https://visitdefianceohio.com/annual-events.

MAY 13 – Findlay Craft Beer Fest and Wine Tasting, Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 Co. Rd. 99, Findlay, 5–9 p.m.; VIP admission at 4 p.m. For age 21 and older only. Sample offerings from several local craft breweries and a local winery. Includes refreshments and entertainment. 419-423-2995, www.nworrp.org, or www. facebook.com/nworrp.

MAY 5 – The Farm Hands, Pennyroyal Opera House, off I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, 7 p.m. $15 (cash only); 12 and under free. Doors and kitchen open at 5 p.m. 740-8270957 or www.facebook.com/PennyroyalBluegrassOhio.

MAY 6 – The Big Deal at Great Seal, Great Seal State Park, 4908 Marietta Rd., Chillicothe, 7 a.m. $39–$99 Register by Apr. 6. The course is a 25K loop with roughly 2,800 feet of elevation gain of southern Ohio Appalachian foothills. Choose your distance: 50K, 25K, or 5K. www. facebook.com/runfluent.

THROUGH DECEMBER – Athens Farmers Market, Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens, Sat. 9 a.m.–noon; Apr. 20–Nov. 23, Wed./Sat. 9 a.m.–noon. Voted Ohio’s #1 favorite farmers market! 740-593-6763 or www.athensfarmersmarket.org.

APR. 5 – 2023 Season Opening Day, Adena Mansion and Gardens, 847 Adena Rd., Chillicothe, Wed.–Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. noon– 5 p.m. $6–$12. The historic estate of Thomas Worthington reopens for the season with tours of the beautifully restored mansion, gardens, museum, and outbuildings. www.adenamansion.com.

APR. 6–29 – Chillicothe Art League Spring Open, Pump House Center for the Arts, 1 Enderlin Circle,

APR. 22–23 – Lucasville Trade Days, Scioto Co. Fgds., 1193 Fairground Rd., Lucasville, Sat. 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.–4 p.m. $7; 12 and under free. 937-728-6643 or www. lucasvilletradedays.com.

APR. 28 – Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, Pennyroyal Opera House, off I-70 at exit 198, Fairview, 7 p.m. $15 (cash only); 12 and under free. Doors and kitchen open at 5 p.m. 740-827-0957 or www.facebook.com/ PennyroyalBluegrassOhio.

MAY 4–7 – Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival, East Main Street, McArthur. Amusement rides, car show, bike show, live music, grand parade, and more. https://vcwtf.org or www.facebook.com/wildturkeyfestival.

MAY 6 – Kentucky Derby Party, Chillicothe Country Club, 800 Arch St., Chillicothe, 4:30–9 p.m. (approx.). $60/ person. Enjoy dinner, games, and auctions and support the Hope Clinic of Ross County. Tickets can also be purchased at Julie’s on Paint or Eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Nancy Jones at 740-253-2779 or nancy.jones@ hopeclinicgres.org.

MAY 6 – Spring Fling Market and Craft Show, Mt. Logan Learning Center Gymnasium, 841 E. Main St., Chillicothe, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Local vendors, shops, and lunch. 740-7732638 or find Mt. Logan Elementary School on Facebook.

MAY 6–28 – Heirloom Plant Sale, Adena Mansion and Gardens, 847 Adena Rd., Chillicothe, Wed.–Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m.–5 p.m. Featuring heirloom varieties of flowers and vegetables. These varieties were passed on before the advent of industrial farming, with many going back to the 19th century. www.adenamansion.com.