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 3-D shoots the third Saturday of the month all year long, weather permitting. They are open to all archery equipment. Go to facebook.com/allencountyarchers for more information.
BASEBALL
Lima: A hitting league for those in high school and younger will be held at the University of Northwestern Ohio on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Nov. 27 until Dec. 22. The high school sessions will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for those in junior high and younger. Contact Kory Hartman at [email protected] or 740-403-4826 for more information.
BASKETBALL
Lima: The Lima Family YMCA will be holding a youth league that will include a Cleveland Cavaliers ticket, a junior Cavs jersey and opportunities for family and friends to purchase discounted game tickets. Registration is open until Nov. 30. Teams will be formed in December and games played starting in January. Cost is $40 for members and $65 for non-members. Fee includes a Cavs reversible jersey and a ticket voucher to a Cavs game. Sign up online at limaymca.net or stop in at 345 S Elizabeth St.
GOLF
Lima: ServiceMaster and K&M Contracting are playing host to an outing June 15 at Springbrook Golf Club beginning at 9 a.m. Proceeds from the four-player scramble will benefit Hire Heroes USA to help support veterans who are looking for employment. Registration is now open. To register a team, become a sponsor or donate go to tinyurl.com/HireHeroesUSAGolfOuting2024 or call the office at 419-339-0871.
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. Cornhole 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 are 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. Call the Y at 419-223-6045, stop by or go to limaymca.net for more information.
PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING
Lima: WAR Wrestling returns Saturday, Dec. 2, for Naughty or Nice at Bradfield Community Center 550 S. Collett St. Tickets available at Groamy’s Cd’s and Tapes or at warwrestling.com. Tickets are $20 for VIP and $10 for general admission or four for $3 . VIP doors open at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for general admission. Wrestling is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
RUNNING
Lima: Limaland’s Spring Fling 5K is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at Ottawa Metro Park. Entry is $10. Go to RunSignUp.com to register and for more information.
SWIMMING
Lima: New members are being accepted for the Lima Family YMCA’s Barracudas team. For more information contact April Brodman 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.
VOLLEYBALL
Coldwater: The Senior All-Star Match will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Coldwater. Admission will be $3 for adults and $2 for students.
YMCA CLASSES/ACTIVITIES
Lima: Registration is available for Lima Family YMCA classes, including gymnastics, cheerleading, karate, swimming, cardio fitness, chair exercise, strength and indoor cycling. Other activities include T-ball/coaches pitch baseball and preschool shoot and scoop. Classes have started. 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.
