Featured events coming up in the Lima region

Faculty Recital

7:30 p.m. Thursday

Learn more about one of the talented faculty at Bluffton University as Dr. Da Eun Choi, an accompanist and music instructor presents a faculty recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Yoder Recital Hall. The recital is free and open to the public.

Reverse Parade

2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday

It will be a different take on the traditional parade Friday at the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 2500 Ada Road, Lima. This “reverse parade” will allow spectators to drive through the parade route stopping along the way to see different parade units, rather than seeing the units drive past them. Come out and see what the Board of DD has in store!

Signs of Spring at Kendrick Woods

10 a.m. Saturday

With spring getting closer, enjoy some time outdoors looking for signs of the season at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kendrick Woods Park, 971 N. Defiance Trail, Spencerville. Be sure to dress for the weather as you enjoy your time in nature.

WAR Wrestling

7 p.m. Saturday

WAR Wrestling is back with “The Good, The Bad & The Ugly” at 7 p.m. Saturday at Empowered Sports Center, 1730 N. Union St., Lima. Advance tickets are $8 general admission and $18 for VIP, while tickets at the door will be $10 general admission or $18 for VIP. Advance tickets are available at Groamy’s CDs and Tapes or at warwrestling.com.

Newsboys in Concert

7:30 p.m. Saturday

The Newsboys, a Christian rock band, will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 state Route 118, Van Wert. The show is part of the band’s “Let the Music Speak” tour. Tickets start at $39 and are available online at vanwertlive.com.

OTHER EVENTS

Almost Famous Open Mic Night: 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Ohio Theatre, 122 W. North St., Lima.

Baked Steak Dinner: 5 p.m. Friday, VFW Post 1275, 124 E. Elm St., Lima.

Team Varno Benefit Dinner and Dance: 6 p.m. Saturday, Union Hall Local 200, 227 E. South St., St. Marys.

Chicken Dinner Fundraiser for Family of Matt Myers: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Parking Lot by Chase Bank and old Dave’s Market, 2665 Ft. Amanda Road, Lima.

The Ray Brown Project: 2 p.m. Sunday, Allen County Museum, 620 W. Market St., Lima.

Hummin’ and Strummin’ Song Circle: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., Bluffton.

Woodcarving: Ducks: 7 p.m. Monday, McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Road, Lima.

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