Note: Each week, The Lima News publishes a calendar of events of local interest. Events should be submitted by noon Monday of each week to [email protected].
ARCHERY
Allen County: The Allen County Archers hold traditional 3-D shoots the third Saturday of the month all year long, weather permitting. They are open to all archery equipment. The Archers hold 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.
BASKETBALL
Lima: The Lima Family YMCA at 345 S Elizabeth St. will be holding a Shoot n Scoop for those ages 3 to 6 from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays starting Nov. 4 and concluding Nov. 25. Participants will be guided by Y staff on basic skills and drills with their parents. When finished, ice cream will be provided. Cost is $12 for Y members and $24 for nonmembers. Contact Orion Monford at 419-223-6045 or [email protected] or go to limaymca.net for more information.
Lima: The Lima Family YMCA at 345 S Elizabeth St. will be holding a skill development training program for boys and girls in kindergarten through second grade. Participants will work on the basics of the game, split into teams for drills and then scrimmage the last two weeks. Sessions will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. depending on when scrimmages end starting Nov. 5 and concluding Dec. 3. There will be no session Nov. 19. Cost is $20 for Y members and $40 for non-members which includes a T-shirt. Contact Orion Monford at 419-223-6045 or [email protected] or go to limaymca.net for more information. Registration ends Nov. 4.
EXERCISE
Lima: The Y-Kids are Fit program gives children the opportunity to engage in 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity while also learning the importance of making healthy choices. This program is for 6-14 year olds and will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Lima Family YMCA gymnasium. The first session will be held Tuesday and the program will last until Thursday, Dec. 15. Instructors will be Taylor Shimp and Orion Monford. For more information call (419) 223-6045, extension 116, send email to [email protected] or go to limaymca.net.
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.
LEGOS
Lima: The Lima Family YMCA at 345 S. Elizabeth St. is offering a Lego League and Lego League Jr.
The Lego League is for ages 9-14. Team meetings start Monday and run from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 for Y members and $30 for non-members.
The Lego League Jr. is open for ages 6-9. Fall II meetings start at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The program runs for an hour, develops youth critical thinking and imagination and features real world challenges to be solved by the youth guided by adult coaches. The registration fee is $10 for Y members and $20 for non-members.
Contact Taylor Shimp at 419-223-6045, extension 116, or [email protected] or go to limaymca.net for more information.
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 holds 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.
PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING
Lima: War Wrestling returns Saturday, Nov. 5, to Empowered Sports Center at 1730 N. Union St. for Fansgiving.
First round matchups for the WAR Wrestling Championship include Jacob Rose vs. Cody Jones, Gino DeCapo vs. Espíritu Maya, Ryan Michaels vs. Mojo McQueen, Aaron Williams vs. Austin Manix, Jack Vaughn vs. Appollo Q Starr, Brandon Fields vs. Brandon Day, Damian Chambers vs. Matt Taylor and Beastman vs. Crash Jaxon.
Plus, Shawna Reed vs. Paloma Starr and The Circuz vs. The Wiseguys vs. Rad Boyz vs. Shameless Thrillers
Get advance tickets at Groamy’s Cd’s and Tapes.
VIP tickets are $18 and general admission tickets are $10 or four for $35.
Doors at 5:30 p.m. for VIPs and 6:30 p.m. for others. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
SWIMMING
Lima: New members are being accepting for the Lima Family YMCA’s Barracudas team for those ages 4 to 18. The Y also has a USA Swim Team which gives participants additional opportunities to compete at other Ohio venues. For more information contact April Dorman at 419-223-6045, extension 218.
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.
VOLLEYBALL
Lima: The Lima Family YMCA will be holding a camp for girls ages 10 and older in fifth through eighth grades from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. starting Tuesday and concluding Nov. 22. Emily White will work with campers in developing skills and working on technique. Cost is $20 for Y members and $40 for non-members. Contact Orion Monford at 419-223-6045 or [email protected] or go to limaymca.net for more information.
YMCA CLASSES
Lima: The Lima Family YMCA has opportunities available to youth, adults, seniors and families, including Lego League Youth Classes, Gymnastics, Karate, Swim Lessons, Cardio Fitness Classes, Chair Exercise classes and Strength Classes. Nonmembers welcome. 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.
