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Apollo 28th annual Christmas craft show Dec. 2

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 16, 2017

Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Road, Lima will hold its 28th annual Christmas at Apollo Craft Show Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $3, children 12 and under are free. 

The proceeds from the craft show are divided among the Apollo student organizations to fund community service projects and assist students competing at state and national competitions.

One of the largest shows in the region, Apollo Career Center hosts over 130 crafters selling home-made and hand-crafted wares. Sandwiches, snacks, and drinks are available for purchase. All booth space has been sold. For additional information, call 419-998-2917.

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Alger Memorial Festival Committee country-style breakfast

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, November 16, 2017

The Alger Memorial Festival Committee is sponsoring a Country-Style breakfast on Saturday, December 2nd, from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. 

Serving biscuits, sausage gravy, hash-browns, scrambled eggs, fried apples, sausage patties and beverage. Suggested donation is $7.00. All-you-can-eat (on premises only). Carry out is available, 

Can’t get there? Call 419- 679-8460 (not long distance) for free local delivery. Located at the Alger Social Center at 210 N. Main St. in Alger. Call 419-757-3891 for more information.

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Hanson-Neely remembrance service Dec. 9

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Hanson-Neely Funeral Homes will hold its  14th  annual remembrance service at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, at its Ada chapel, 311 E. Lima Ave., according to Bruce Neely.

Persons attending may arrive anytime between 2 and 3 p.m. Upon arrival, a personalized ornament will be given to the family to place on a Christmas tree. Call ahead (419-634-2936) so the ornament can be personalized in memory of someone from the family attending.

A short memorial service will take place at 3 p.m.  A time of sharing and light refreshments will follow.

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Getting ready for Kiwanis spaghetti dinner

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 15, 2017

The annual Kiwanis Club spaghetti dinner will be held from 4:30 until 7 p.m. on Thursday in the high school cafeteria. 

Tickets are $8 at the door for dine in or carry out, those 10 and under free. Last year 230 meals were served.

Proceeds go to Kiwanis activities in the community, mostly for youth programs. More than 230 people enjoyed the spaghetti dinner last year.

Photo: Kiwanians Myrna McCurdy hefts a box of cups in preparation for last year's dinner.

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A Spectacular walk-on

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 15, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Gina Wiley, owner of a dance studio in Delphos, is the choreographer again this year for the Holiday Spectacular.

She has been involved in the production for the past 22 years, beginning as tap dance instructor.

She holds Tango under the towering Christmas tree in the Freed Center lobby prior to rehearsal on Tuesday night.

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Have breakfast with Santa at The Inn on Dec. 2

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 13, 2017

Breakfast with Santa at The Inn always sells out. For reservations for the Saturday, Dec. 2 event, call 419-772-2500. Cost is $11.75 for adults, $6.75 for children 4-12, free for those 3 and under. In addition to breakfast and a visit from Santa, families will receive a photo to take home.

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