Note: Events may be canceled due to coronavirus outbreak. Each week, The Lima News publishes a calendar of events of local interest. Events should be submitted by noon Monday of each week to The Lima News.
ARCHERY
Allen County: The Allen County Archers hold 3-D shoots the first Saturday and Sunday of each month through September. It is open to all equipment. They are also holding traditional 3-D shoots on the fourth Saturday of the month all year long weather permitting. They are open to all archery equipment. The Archers will be holding a “stump shoot” for traditional bows only the fourth Saturday of each month weather permitting. Go to facebook.com/allencountyarchers or call Neal Wallace at 567-825-7109 for more information.
BASEBALL
Delphos: The 12th annual Nathan Miller Memorial Tournament will be June 3, 4 and 5 at Stadium Park. The tournament is a 16-20 team format for boys ages 11-12 years old (age cutoff is March 1). The tournament will be pool play with a three-game guarantee. Players must be from the same school district. Awards will be given. Cost is $200 with a $50 non refundable entry fee. Deadline to enter is May 13. For more information contact Sam Miller 567-825-8631 .
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
PANDORA-GILBOA: The community recreation is playing host to a Casino Night and ATV Raffle fundraiser to benefit the Pandora-Gilboa youth summer baseball and softball program Saturday at the Centre in Bluffton with doors opening at 6 p.m. In addition to an ATV Raffle, there will be other raffles. At the conclusion of the event, a drawing will held for thousands of dollars worth of prizes. Tickets are $60 for this all inclusive evening and available at Ted’s Market in Pandora, Kibbee’s Carry Out in Bluffton or Ottawa Car-e-it in Ottawa. For more information or to order your tickets go to pgsportsclub.weebly.com
BASKETBALL
Elida: The District 8 All-Star high school games will be held March 21 and 22 at the Elida Fieldhouse. The D-I-II-III girls game is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. March 21 with the D-IV contest to follow. The Division I-II-III boys game is scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. start March 22 with the D-IV game to follow.
Bath Township: A boys fifth and sixth grade tournament will be held March 26-27 at Bath High School. School teams only. Cost is $150 per team with a three-game guarantee. Registration forms and payment are due by March 18. Contact Bobby Hall at 419-296-7975 or [email protected] for more information.
DAY CAMP
Lima: Kids will be taken through a summer of discovery from June 6 until Aug. 19 at the Lima Family YMCA at 345 S. Elizabeth St. Space is limited so parents are encouraged to register early with camp packets available at the YMCA desk. Cost is $85 per week for members and $110 for nonmembers. For additional information, contact the Lima YMCA at 419-223-6045 or email [email protected].
FOOTBALL
Lima: Registration for the 6 on 6 spring flag league for boys and girls ages 6-8 is available until April 3. League play begins April 18. The coaches meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 4, and practices are set to start the week of April 11. Cost for members is $25 and $50 for non-members. Sign up at limaymca.net or the Y located at 345 S. Elizabeth St.
HIGH SCHOOLS
Lima: The Lima Senior High School Athletic Department will hold its annual Reverse Raffle on March 26 at the American Legion Post 96, 711 S. Shore Drive. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner starting at 6 p.m. The first raffle ticket will be drawn at 6:30 p.m. This year’s reverse raffle payout is $5,000. There will also be a live auction, Spartan Auction and other games of chance. Tickets are $100. The price includes entry and food for two people and one entry into the reverse raffle. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win. Tickets are available at the Lima Senior Athletic Office during school hours. Checks should be made payable to Lima Senior Athletics. For information call 419-996-3050.
HORSESHOES
Lima: The Allen County Horseshoe Pitchers, located at 1815 C St., have openings in leagues and doubles. Open doubles begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays. Corn hole leagues are forming. Horseshoe pitchers are needed for new leagues. Contact Dwaine Klink at 419-235-3677 or Roy Moore at 419-231-3720 for information.
NISWONGER SPEAKER
Van Wert: Paul Keels, the play-by-play voice of Ohio State football and men’s basketball on the Buckeyes radio network the last 24 years, will speak at The Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 10.
Tickets, which cost from $19 to $29, are on sale.
PICKLEBALL
Lima: Pickleball is played at Bradfield Center from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. All skill levels are welcome.
Lima: The Lima YMCA is holding open pickleball play from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (appointment only). Free for YMCA members and $3 per visit for nonmembers or $20 per month for nonmembers (unlimited play). Individuals can register online at limaymca.net. Call 419-223-6045 for more information.
RUNNING
Lima: The 43rd annual Spring Fling 5K will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at Ottawa Metro Park located on State Route 81 east of Lima. Cost is $10 with shirt available for $10. The field will be limited to 300 participants. Go to runsignup.com to register. Go to the website or contact Daniel Grime at [email protected] or 419-233-5487 for more information. It is the first race of the Superior Running Series. Proceeds will benefit Bath Cross Country.
Spencerville: The Summerfest 5K Run will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 25. Register at runsignup.com/Race/OH/Spencerville/summerfest5k by June 18 for $15 with shirts available for $10. There is an online entry fee. Go to runsignup.com, ohioroadraces.weebly.com, spencervilleoh.com/summerfest or spencervillerunning.weebly.com to download entry form. Contact race director Brian McMichael at [email protected] or call 419-647-6433 for more information. The 5K is the third race of the Superior Running Series.
SOCCER
Lima: The Family YMCA spring league is being offered for those ages 4 and 5 and in kindergarten through fourth grade. Registration is open until March 20. The league runs from April 12 to May 14. The coaches meeting will be Monday, March 21, and practices will begin the week of March 28. Cost for members is $25 and $50 for non-members. Sign up at limaymca.net or at the Y located at 345 S. Elizabeth St.
TRAPSHOOTING
Lima: The Lima Sabres have various shooting events. Thursday Trap Practice for Adults/Juniors/Beginners is 4 p.m. weekly. Adult Trap Practice is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, weather permitting. All trap sessions are open to the public. For additional information, go to limasabres.com or visit on Facebook.
WRESTLING
Lima: WAR Wrestling Presents Green or Gold Event on Saturday at Empowered Sports Center, 1730 N. Union St. (formerly Northland Bowling Center) on Saturday, March 19. Advance tickets at Groamy’s CD’s & Tapes, 1206 W. Robb Ave., and at warwrestling.com. Tickets are $18 for VIP and $12 for general admission (four for $40 general admission) and can be purchased at the door. VIP doors open at 5:30 p.m. and general admission doors at 6:30 p.m.. Wrestling is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Scheduled matches include: WAR Wrestling Title Match between champion Aaron Williams and Cody Jones, WAR Respect Title Match between Gino DeCapo withRipper Blackhart and champion Austin Manix, WAR Tag Team Title Match between champions the Wiseguys (James B & Tommy Irish), Old School Posse (Cody Hawk & Brandon Fields), Planet Husk (Beastman & The Mysterious Movado) and No Shame Jimmy Shane & Will The Thrill, “Guiding Light” Matthew Taylor vs. “Poison” Appollo Q Starr, Harley Fairfax vs. Paloma Starr with special guest referee Shawna Reed, Alex Matthews with agent Nick Hahn vs. Crash Jaxon, Crosshairs Kelly vs. Brandon Day, Pat The Bruiser vs. Shane Foster, Ryan Michaels with agent Nick Hahn vs. Espiritu Maya, plus the “Veteran” Jack Vaughn, Rick Toms and more.
YMCA CLASSES
Lima: The Lima Family YMCA offersclasses for adults, including karate, swimming, Water Aerobics, arthritis aquatics, chair exercise classes, yoga (chair and regular), HIIT, BodyPump, Yoga Pilates Flow, core workout CX, combat, Zumba, cardio and tone and cycling. Members get land fitness classes free and a discount on other classes. Nonmembers are welcome to join classes at a pay per class rate or session fee. To register and for more information go to the Lima Y at 345 S Elizabeth St., call 419-223-6045 or go to limaymca.net.
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