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.
HIGH SCHOOLS
Lima: The Lima Senior High School Athletic Boosters will hold its annual Reverse Raffle on Saturday, March 25, 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. All non-winning grand prize tickets will be put in a drawing for a second-chance prize. 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 can be purchased online at tinyurl.com/548mamfw. Tickets are also available in the Lima Senior Athletic Office during school hours. Checks should be made payable to the Lima Senior Athletic Boosters. 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.
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 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. The 5 p.m. Fall II meetings have started. 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: Pickleball is offered from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at the Lima Family YMCA, 345 S. Elizabeth St.. Free for Y members and $7 per visit for non-members. Call 419-223-6045 for more information.
PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING
Lima: War Wrestling returns Saturday, Jan. 7, to Empowered Sports Center at 1730 N. Union St. for Just for All in Lima.
Bouts include a WAR Women’s Title Match between champion Shawna Reed and Harley Fairfax. a WAR Tag Team Title Match, a WAR Wrestling Title Match between champion Aaron Williams and “Darkstar” Matt Taylor, Beastman with Jexy Blakk vs. “Unchained” Brandon Day and bouts involving Gino DeCapo, Tommy Irish, Big James B with Ripper Blackhart, Cody Jones, the Voodoo King Mojo McQueen and Appollo Starr.
VIP doors open at 5:30 p.m. and general admissiion doors at 6:30 p.m. with wrestling starting at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $18 for VIP and $8 for general admission. Tickets at the door will be $18 for VIP and $10 for general admission. Get advance tickets at Groamy’s Cd’s and Tapes or at warwrestling.com.
SWIMMING
Lima: New members are being accepted 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.
TENNIS
Lima: A camp sponsored and funded by the Lima Area Tennis Association and the United States Tennis Association/Northwestern Ohio Tennis Association for those ages 10-18 will be held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays starting Jan. 7 and running until Jan. 29 at Westwood Tennis & Fitness Center, 3101 West Elm St. The teaching pro will be Jeff Brown. Call 419-222-1515 to register and for more information. Tennis shoes are required and rackets will be provided if needed.
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.
YMCA CLASSES
Lima: The Lima Family YMCA has opportunities available to youth, adults, seniors and families, including 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.
