Vantage to open its doors to give guests a taste of its offerings

VAN WERT — Vantage Career Center will be hold its annual Open House and “Taste of Vantage” on Monday from 5–7:30 p.m.

Vantage’s 18 high school career technical labs will be open, and students will be leading demonstrations of their skills while sharing the opportunities available throughout the two years as a Vantage student. Guests will be able to speak with instructors and connect with local employers stationed throughout the building. An informational meeting will be held in the Community Room at 6 p.m. for any interested parent and student.

“A Taste of Vantage” will again be held in the Commons Area during the Open House. Seven area restaurants will be offering a delicious sampling of some of their most popular cuisine. For just $5 at the door, you can purchase a strip of 6 tickets. One ticket will get you one food sample or beverage. All proceeds support the Vantage school-wide student activity fund.

Guests will be able to enjoy both sweet and savory treats from Black Angus of Van Wert/Ottoville, The Moose Landing Country Club of Ottawa, Millie’s Cafe of Ottoville, The Creamery of Delphos, Puckerbrush Pizza of Payne/Antwerp, Canal Side Burgers and Brew of Ottoville, and the Vantage Culinary Arts program. All food vendors will have their own vendor station, offering menus and other great items for the guests.

The Open House is a celebration of Career and Technical Education, recognized nationally throughout the month of February, and will highlight both high school and adult education programs.

Reach Dean Brown at 567-242-0409

Dean Brown
Dean Brown joined The Lima News in 2022 as a reporter. Prior to The Lima News, Brown was an English teacher in Allen County for 38 years, with stops at Perry, Shawnee, Spencerville and Heir Force Community School. So they figured he could throw a few sentences together about education and business in the area. An award-winning photographer, Brown likes watching old black and white movies, his dog, his wife and kids, and the four grandkids - not necessarily in that order. Reach him at [email protected] or 567-242-0409.