Featured events coming up in the Lima region

Open Mic Day

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday

An open mic event will be held Wednesday at The Meeting Place, 220 W. Market St., Lima.

During the two sessions, anyone can sign up to share original songs or poems or spoken word.

Curtain Call Summer Concert Series

5 to 7 p.m. Thursday

Thursday will mark the beginning of the Curtain Call Summer Concert Series at the Happy Daz Patio at Veterans Memorial Civic Center, 7 Town Square, Lima. From 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 10, a variety of local musical acts will perform at this free event. Thursday’s event will feature Kaitlyn Schmit and Frank Stemen. A cash bar will be available during the event.

Thursdays at the Rex

5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday

Looking for a fun evening? Head to downtown Ottawa for Thursdays at the Rex, kicking off this Thursday and running each week through Aug. 31 at the Rex Pavilion, 100 E. Main St., Ottawa. The weekly event will feature live music, food trucks and a farmer’s market.

Downtown Social

6 p.m. Friday

The Delphian Social Club will be holding a Downtown Social Event at Fourth and Main Streets in downtown Delphos. At 6 p.m. a variety of food trucks and popcorn will be available for purchase. Starting at 8 p.m. and running until midnight, Steel Muff Wolf will perform live. Entry is $2 for those over 21.

Summer Viewing Program

8 p.m. Friday

The Lima Astronomical Society is kicking off its Summer Viewing Program starting at 8 p.m. Friday at Schoonover Observatory, 670 N. Jefferson St., Lima.

This free event will help introduce members of the public to the wonders of space and will run every Friday through Sept. 29.

OTHER EVENTS

Glandorf Community Sales: All Day Wednesday and Thursday, Village of Glandorf, 203 N. Main St., Glandorf.

Safe Summer Kickoff Block Party: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, New Look Fitness, 117 S. Union St., Lima.

Master Gardener Brown Bag Lunch Series: 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, The Children’s Garden, 620 W. Market St., Lima.

Downtown Lima Farmers Market: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, VFW Post 1275, 124 E. Elm St., Lima.

Tuesday Night Cruise-Ins: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, 311 W. Harrison St., Wapakoneta.

Free Community Safety Event: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, The Marsh Foundation Foster Care Office, 1151 Westwood Drive, Van Wert.

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