JAMPD in July: ventriloquism, Irish music and bee houses
Check out these early July programs with Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District:
MIKE HEMMELGARN - OTTAWA METRO PARK AMPHITHEATER
July 8 - 7:00-8:00 p.m.
2632 Ada Rd., Lima
Mike has been fascinated with the art of ventriloquism since the age of eight and juggling since the age of sixteen. His love of entertaining developed into a full-blown career that allows him to travel across the Tri-State area performing for audiences of all ages.
NATIVE BEE HOUSE CONSTRUCTION - MCELROY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
July 11 - 6:00-8:00 p.m
2355 Ada Rd., Lima, OH
Native bees play an incredibly important role in our ecosystems. Come learn a little about our bees, their diversity, and habits, and then help the park build and set up some bee houses! We’ll start indoors and then go outside. Be prepared for the weather and the ground conditions, bring bug spray. Register by July 10 by calling 419-221-1232, or online at www.jampd.com/.
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC BY TORAIGH - OTTAWA METRO PARK AMPHITHEATER
July 15 - 7:00-8:00 p.m.
2632 Ada Rd., Lima
Join us for a wee bit of traditional Irish music, played by seasoned professionals. Toraigh’s repertoire draws on much of the century-old traditional dance music and ballads of Ireland, Scotland, and other Gaelic lands. You won’t be able to resist the urge to clap your hands along with the playful sounds of the traditional instruments.
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Friday, July 25, 2025
- Special board of education meeting on July 29
- SR81 at Thayer roundabout construction, bridge replacement
- Sondra May Amstutz worked for Airfoil Textron and Midbus
- Jeffrey A. Hunt taught and coached at area schools
- Larry J. Marsh worked for Precision Strip
- Minutes of July 21 Liberty Twp. Park District public meeting
- Old Route 69 Brewery to open on August 1
- Freed Center subscriptions available August 4