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Kenton Little League in partnership with Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance and United Way of Hardin County will be hosting the 1st annual Battle Of The Businesses Double Elimination Softball Tournament October 5, 2013 at Home Run Memorial Park. Each teams entry fee will be donated to United Way and distributed to local charities. Is your business the best in Hardin County?
What : Double Elimination Slow Pitch Softball Tournament (Co-ed)
When: October 5, 2013
Cost: $200.00 entry
Where: Homerun Memorial Park
To register and for complete rules contact: Gary Jones 419-674-6184 [email protected], Matt Jennings 419-835-0004 [email protected], John Hohn 419-673-4131 [email protected]

Sherwin Williams Sale & Open House
What: 35% Off ALL Sundries (brushes/rollers) and special pricing on select primers! When: September 10 - September 13!
Just for You: Join us for lunch during our Open House on September 12, Lunch will be provided from 11AM – 1PM at Sherwin Williams, 901 E. Columbus St. Kenton. For more information call Sherwin Williams at 419.674.4322.

Roby’s Annual Warehouse Sale
September 12 & 13 9:00AM - 4:00PM, 310 Decatur Street, Kenton, Roby Office Supply will hold their annual Warehouse Sale. Your choice of...  New Scratch & Dent, Used & Trade-ins, New Floor Samples, New Lorell Furniture, Flooring Remnants, Office Supplies & more, Over 107 Years of Quality Business Products-All at a Fraction of the Regular Price!

Dining With Diabetes
Kathy Oliver, OSU Extension Educator, Bernadette Coats, Hardin Memorial Hospital Certified Diabetes Educator, and Beth Hull, Hardin County YMCA will be offering “Dining with Diabetes” beginning at 5:00PM, September 23 in Kenton.  Dining With Diabetes is a three evening cooking school and a nutrition education program. Learn more about caring for your diabetes and how to include more physical activity into your day.  Try a variety of main dishes, side dishes and desserts for your dinner meal.   For more information contact the Hardin County Extension Office at 419-674-2297 or see the registration materials at www.hardin.osu.edu  . Registrations are due September 13th. 

Wilson Sporting Goods Sale
The Annual Sale at Wilson Sporting Goods will take place on September 14 beginning at 8AM. Sale takes place at the Football Factory, 217 N. Liberty St., Ada. For more information call 419.634.9901.

Walk for Life
Raise awareness and funds for the work of Heartbeat of Hardin County. Heartbeat is a non-profit pregnancy resource center, helping men and women facing unplanned pregnancies. We are here to help men and women preserve life by either raising their own child or by choosing adoption. We offer free confidential pregnancy tests, long term support programs, and material needs for infants. The walk is 2 miles long, open to anyone. The first 120 who register on September 14 with a $20 donation or more will receive a gift and a chance for a gift basket. Registration opens at 8:30AM. Youth under 15 years old can walk for free (with a paying adult). They also receive a chance at special gift baskets for them. Rain or Shine! Call Heartbeat for more information at 419.674.4716.

ONU Glow Run
WHAT IS ONU GLOW RUN? ONU Glow Run is a 5K Run and Walk that benefits the American Cancer Society and Relay For Life of Ohio Northern University. This run is different because the race takes place at night and participants light up the course with glow in the dark wrist bands and after the race, participants are treated to post-race prizes. American Cancer Society staff and volunteers are excited to bring this unique and fun event to Hardin County. Sign up today to join the fun!
Date: September 20
Schedule: Registration begins at 6PM, Race begins at 8PM
Awards: Awards will be given for top 5 runners.
Registration Pre- Registration will be $15. Pre-registrations will be accepted until September 13th. Day of race registration will be $20 and participants will not be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for complete registration information.

Harvest & Herb Festival
Ada hosts the Annual Harvest and Herb Festival in downtown Ada every September. This year's 28th Annual festival is on Saturday, September 21. Plan to attend to enjoy the crafts, food and entertainment on Main Street. This event is sponsored by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Celebrate World Alzheimer’s Day!
Come Join the Fun at Hardin Hills Health Center, September 21 from 9AM to 2PM. All proceeds benefit Alzheimer's Research. 9am-Walk to Promote Alzheimer's Awareness  10AM-Cornhole Tournament Registration. Tournament to follow at 10:30am ($20 per Team)   11AM-1PM Chicken Dinners by Harlan's BBQ $8 per ticket: dinner includes 1/2 chicken, potato salad, green beans and a roll. Dine in or carryout drive through will be available ****PRESALE orders only**** Purchase tickets at Hardin Hills Health Center 1211 W. Lima St., Kenton  Fun Activities & Treats for the Whole Family to enjoy throughout the day. Games, Chinese Auction and Free Entertainment! Purchase a Flower/Pinwheel in honor of a loved one to be displayed at Hardin Hills during the event. On sale now and throughout the event. Call 419.673.5151 for more information!

Sweet Harvest
Have fun in the pumpkin patch. September 28 & 29, 9AM-5PM. U-pick jack-o-lantern pumpkins, gourds and ornamental corn. Cider making demonstrations. Beeswax candles and local honey for sale. See us on Facebook @Althausers' pumpkin patch. For more information visit www.althauserhoneyfarm.com

Fish Fry
Enjoy fried fish, baked beans, cole slaw and funnel cake for $10 at Murray Park on September 28 from 4PM-8PM. Also enjoy live entertainment. Proceeds will go towards the improvement of Murray Park. For more information contact the City of Kenton at 419.674.4850. Tickets are available at the City Building and the HCCBA Office.

Area Farmers’ Markets
·         Kenton Farmers’ Market will continue on Saturdays from 9AM-12NOON through September. The Market will be in the same location as previous years on W. Columbus Street between Detroit Street and Market Street. There will be a minimal booth fee to cover the cost of advertising. Please contact Lynn Hoover at 419-674-4580 for more information.
·         Forest Farmers’ Market is held on Saturdays; new hours are 10AM to 1PM in the Forest-Jackson Library Parking Lot. Also new this year, currently one vendor is accepting Senior Nutrition Program and WIC. In addition, one vendor will be accepting debit cards!
·         Ada Farmers’ Market will be held every Thursday in the Community Health Professional’s Parking lot from 4PM-7PM. Contact Deb Curlis at 419-634-7443 for more information.
·         Hardin Memorial Hospital will continue their Farmers’ Market season on Thursdays from 11:30AM to 3:30PM in the northwest parking lot. There is no charge to be a part of the market. Any vendor that is interested in participating and falls under the guidelines should contact Chris Davis at 419.675.8137.

Upcoming @ ONU’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts
·         Dancing at Lughnasa–September 19-21 at 7:30PM & September 21-22 at 2:00PM.– Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel is the extraordinary Irish drama that won the Tony Award for Best Play in 1992. Set in 1930's rural Ireland, Friel's masterpiece is a memory play that rivals Tennessee Williams' Glass Menagerie.  Adult $15, Senior $10, Child $5, Faculty and Staff $5, ONU Student $5.
·         Eisenhower Dance Company–September 28 from 7:30PM - 9:00PM–Eisenhower Dance Company will perform. Dramatic. Striking. Awe-Inspiring. Eisenhower Dances’s newest mixed repertory program Red, Hot and Blue is a stunning collection of repertory by nationally-recognized choreographers that have set new works on the versatile Eisenhower dancers. Adult $15, Senior $10, Child $5, Faculty and Staff $5, ONU Student $5
To make your evening out even more special, reserve an overnight package at the Inn at Ohio Northern University. For more information contact The Inn at 419-772-2500, 866-713-4513, or visit www.innatonu.com
The Freed Center box office is open Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 5 pm, and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Phone orders are accepted with American Express, MasterCard, VISA or Discover by calling 419-772-1900. Tickets also are available online at www.freedcenter.com

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