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
Bath Township: There will be a fourth, fifth and sixth grade boys tournament for school teams only March 25 and 26 at Bath High School. Three games guarenteed. Cost is $175 per team with registration forms and payment due by March 17. Contact Bobby Hall at 419-296-7975 or [email protected] for more information. There will be a $3 adult spectator fee and a full concession stand will be available.
BASEBALL
Lima: The Reds Caravan will be making a stop from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Apollo Career Center. Manager David Bell along with current and former Reds players and mascots are scheduled to appear. Fans will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A and autograph session along with learning more about what’s ahead for the 2023 season. The event is free and open to the public. Additional details will be announced later. Head to mlb.com/reds/fans/caravan for more information.
BOWLING
Lima: An Honor Flight fundraiser is scheduled for Saturdays Feb. 11 and 25 at 20th Century Lanes. There will be raffles, no tap, 50/50s and free shoe rental. Sessions will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 11 and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 11 and Feb. 25. Cost is $14 per person or $70 per lane for up to six participants and will include bowling, a 16-inch two-item pizza and a pitcher of pop. To reserve spots and for more information contact Mike Melvin at 419-303-9280.
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.
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.
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 is being held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until Jan. 29 at Westwood Tennis & Fitness Center, 3101 West Elm St. The teaching pro is 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.
