Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance events in the county.
For more information on these and other events, check out our Community Calendar at www.hardinohio.org
Upcoming @ ONU’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts
· 20th Anniversary of Dance at Ohio Northern University – February 1 at 7:30pm and February 2 at 2pm.Ohio Northern University and the Department of Theatre Arts celebrates 20 years of dance at ONU. Current students and returning alums will come together as dancers, choreographers, light designers and more to create a wonderful dance concert.
· Jack Hanna's Into the Wild Live – February 8 at 2pm & 7pm, Join us for a trip to the wild side with America's favorite zookeeper, "Jungle Jack". Featuring many of his favorite animals, Jack shares fascinating stories and footage from around the world. The perfect show for all ages.
· The Things They Carried – February 13 at 7:30pm, Journey into the poignant, moving portrayal of the unique struggles of the American Soldier. With original cello music as underscoring, the audience lays witness to the complex issues of war and the universal struggle of the soldier. The play offers both a pre and post show interactive discussion to explore themes including ethics, making choices and violence.
· Baby Boomers Comedy Show – February 14 at 7:30pm, Fellow baby boomers and verteran comedians Jan McInnis and Kent Rader hit all the familiar topics you're dealing with -- family, kids, work, do-it-yourself projects, dieting, aging and all -- and they do it with clean humor that's been a hit at thousands of conventions.
Nominations for Annual Awards now being accepted
Nominations for the 2013 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and Community Service Awards will be accepted through February 3, 2014. Anyone from Hardin County may be nominated to receive these honors. To nominate a person, group or business for these awards, please complete an application and return with a short explanation of the qualifications that make this nominee deserving of the award. The application can be downloaded from www.hardinohio.org, from the Facebook page or picked up in the Alliance office. Entries should be submitted by February 3 to the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance office at 225 S. Detroit St., Kenton. You may also fax the completed form to 419.674.4876 or email it to [email protected].
Alliance Annual Dinner & Meeting
Formal invitations to the Alliance’s Annual Dinner & Meeting are being mailed directly to each member. Table Sponsorships are still available - includes name in program and January/February/March Alliance newsletter, plus recognition at the event during the raffle. As a sponsor, you need to provide table favors for eight plus a centerpiece which is raffled following the meeting. No additional cost other than expense of centerpiece and favors. Deadline – February 7.
Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance
8th Annual Dinner & Meeting
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Ohio Northern University’s McIntosh Center
Program begins at 5:30 pm
If you have any questions regarding the event or table sponsorship, contact the Alliance at 419-673-4131 or [email protected].
American Red Cross Blood Drives
Monday, January 27, 12pm – 6pm, Kenton Community Drive Jan 27, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 11543 County Rd 175 Kenton. Please call 800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment.
Love in the Name of Christ presents….Anita Renfroe
Anita Renfroe Comedy Concert is February 15, 2014 at Kenton Middle School Auditorium. Doors open at 7p.m., cost is $20.00 per ticket. To order tickets go to www.browpaperticket.com or contact LOVE INC., at 419-674-4651. Love In the Name of Christ is still accepting sponsorships for the Anita Renfroe Concert.
For more information on sponsorship contact Robin J. Oates, Clearinghouse Coordinator/Office Mgr., Love INC., 419-674-4651.
2nd Annual Kenton Toy Collectors Cast Toy Show
2nd Annual Kenton Toy Collectors Cast Toy Show will be held February 15, 10am-4pm at the Hardin County Historical Museum, 223 N. Main St., Kenton. Buy! Sell! Trade! Kenton Toy Collectors will be on site to appraise toys. Free Admission. For more information contact the Museum at 419-673-7147.
Rhodes State College Training
The workshop “Project Managements: Task & People Issues” will be held February 20, 2014 and February 27, 2014. Rhodes State College is again offering Allen Bradley PLC training in February. Level 1 - Controllogix 5000 will be offered February 10 and 11. Level 2 – Controllogix 5000 will be offered February 24 and 25. Discounts for West Central Ohio Manufacturing Consortium members! The Quality Training Series begins January 28 with the ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditing Course. For more information or to register call 419-995-8406 or [email protected].
Northwest Ohio Manufacturing Forum
The Northwest Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) will host the Northwest Ohio Manufacturing Forum on Friday, February 7, 2014 at 8:30am at the Holiday Inn French Quarter, Perrysburg. Manufacturers, service providers, economic development professionals, and educators are encouraged to attend. Hear from successful industry leaders. Learn how to manage your workforce and increase profits. Learn about resources to assist your manufacturing needs.
Featured speakers include Dr. James West of Boeing and Rich Spivey of Honda of America.For more information and to register, visit www.nored.org or call 419-480-9656.
