Coming soon to Auglaize & Mercer Counties:

September Events

Arts Place Presenting Writing Workshops at Wright State University Lake Campus

 Arts Place is presenting two free writing workshops as part of the Innovations program.  The workshops will be held monthly at Wright State University Lake Campus beginning in September.  Registration forms, which are available at Arts Place, will be accepted in person or by mail at both facilities.  In St. Marys, registrations may be dropped off at the Collective Center, 138 East Spring Street.  Electronic versions of the registration brochure are available online at www.artsland.org.  For more information contact Arts Place at 260-726-4809 or 419-394-0707.

Memoirs Writing Course

Participants will be introduced to the basic elements of memoir writing: how to define an engaging and credible persona as the writer, how to focus and structure a memoir, how to develop topics within that structure in order to sustain interest, and how to make the writing consistent (and readable). Participants will be given some constructive feedback on their writing by the instructor and other participants.  Registration is required and space is limited.

The Memoirs Writing Course will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wright State University Lake Campus, 7600 St. Rt. 703 in Celina, Ohio.  The workshops are free.  Class dates will be: September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14, January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, and June 14

Poetry Workshops - Participants will be introduced to some of the elements of poetry writing, provided with models for discussion, and given some constructive feedback on their own work by the instructor and other participants. The materials will be adjusted, as much as possible, to the skill levels of the majority of the participants.  Registration is required and space is limited.

Poetry Workshops will meet the first Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wright State University Lake Campus 7600 St. Rt. 703 in Celina, Ohio.  The workshops are free.  Class dates are: September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, and June 7.

Walk with Nature Youth Photo Exhibit

September 13-November 8th  at Art’s Place Collective Center

In St. Marys, OH

thecollectivecenter@artsland.org

September 1

Wednesday, September 1st

Departing at 6:30pm

Will meet at the VFW in Wapakoneta and escort

the wall to Custenborder Field in Sidney, site of the

“Healing Field of Flags.”

All motorcycles welcome!

American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) travels the USA with the Cost of

Freedom Tribute to provide a forum for the members of the community to come

together to Honor-Respect-Remember all those whom we have asked to stand in

harm’s way to protect and defend our great country and freedom as our way of

life. They are the true American Heroes and we have an obligation to pay tribute

to them by celebrating the freedoms they fought for and stand to insure.

For more information visit www.shelbycountyhistory.org

September 2

BLUEGRASS CAFÉ
09/02
Hosted by Vernon and Kitty McIntyre, the Bluegrass Café is a weekly event on
Thursdays. Enjoy the music in a homey, relaxed atmosphere at Famous Old Time Music in Wapak. Showtime:
7pm-9:30. Admission: $5. Details at 419-568-1220 or www.fotmc.com.

Sister Cities Game Night Thursday, September 2, 2010

                                  7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

                       International Friendship Center

                       454 Watercrest Drive, St. Marys, Ohio

                Hosted by:  St. Marys Sister Cities To Japan

                We will be playing games for great prizes and gifts.

                  Men, Women, Children and Friends are welcome. 

        This will be a private party, so please RSVP as soon as possible to

     Rita Daugherty at kemplaw@bright.net or (419) 733-9190,

      so we can assure a full house. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. 

 An affordable donation would be appreciated, with 100% going to

St. Marys Sister Cities To Japan. Thank you in advance for your continued support! 

Where:

wooden eagle

restaurant-Celina

when: Thursday,

Sept 2 -7:30pm

what: ohio state

buckeyes vs.

marshall thundering

herd

Proceeds to Grand Lake

Restoration Commission

September 4

RIVERSIDE BLUESFEST 2010

Come out Labor Day Weekend to K.C Geiger Park in St Marys, OH for a great weekend at Bluesfest 2010 Sept 4-5. Enjoy legendary and up and coming blues acts all day long! For more info, tickets, and a complete list of scheduled performers visit http://www.stmarysblues.com/

The 2010 Riverside Bluesfest is St. Marys, Ohio's big Labor Day weekend event. Two days of fantastic blues music attracts an audience from a six-state area and beyond to beautiful K.C. Geiger Park, situated between the Miami-Erie Canal and the St. Marys River. The festival venue is a six-acre corner of the park called "Riverside" where a stage near the river faces a large hillside viewing area.
The 2010 Riverside Bluesfest line-up of talent features hot acts from all over the country and Ohio's best blues bands. The Chris Duarte Group (Austin TX), Nick Moss and the Flip Tops (Chicago), Shane Dwight (Nashville), The Sean Carney Band (Columbus), The Jimi Vincent Band (Mansfield), The Sonny Moorman Group (Cincinnati), The Sugar Thieves (Phoenix AZ), The Hipsters (Lima) and Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers (Columbus) have been booked at this printing, with one band to be announced. Past Riverside Bluesfest performers include Joe Bonamassa (2007), Elvin Bishop (2008), Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials (2009) and Tommy Castro (2009).
Besides great live music, the Riverside Bluesfest features a wide variety of food/soft drink vendors and street-fair merchandise vendors. The musicians sell CDs and tee shirts, and they sign autographs after each performance. Beer, wine coolers and wine will be on sale inside the venue.
2010 Riverside Bluesfest tickets are on presale now at www.TicketWeb.com, also linked at our web site www.stmarysblues.com. Select west-central Ohio area businesses will also have tickets for over-the-counter sale beginning Memorial Day weekend; watch the web site for locations. Children 12 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult. No weapons, coolers, alcohol, recording devices or pets (except service animals) may be brought into the venue. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket; seating is not provided.
The annual Riverside Bluesfest is a non-profit community event hosted by the K.C. Geiger Park Committee, and staffed by the St. Marys Blues Guild and more than 200 local volunteers. All proceeds benefit K.C. Geiger Park. Major corporate sponsors are the St. Marys Eagles Aerie 767 and the New Bremen Blues Guild. Please visit our web site www.stmarysblues.com for sponsor and ticket information, talent profiles (including music samples), and much, much more.

In conjunction with the annual Fryburg Homecoming on Sunday, September 5th, we are hosting our 1st Annual Fryburg Mock Turtle 5K Race which will be held on SATURDAY, September 4, 2010.  The 3.1 mile walk/run starts at 8:00am at St. John Catholic Church in Fryburg and leads into Glacier Hill Lakes campground finishing back at the Church.  Challenges include some rolling hills and gravel areas.  Pre-registration of $15 (includes t-shirt), pre-registration of $8 (NO t-shirt), or pre-registration of $10 the day of the race (no t-shirt).  Various age groups with trophies to the top male & female.  Medals awarded to top three runners in each age group.  Contact Rebecca Manger (567) 356-5122 or becca1122@hotmail.com to register.  Make checks payable to Fryburg Homecoming and mail to 11146 Shelby Fryburg Road, Wapakoneta, OH 45895.  Registration forms can be mailed or emailed to you or other arrangements can be made by contacting Rebecca

September 5

RIVERSIDE BLUESFEST 2010

Come out Labor Day Weekend to K.C Geiger Park in St Marys, OH for a great weekend at Bluesfest 2010 Sept 4-5. Enjoy legendary and up and coming blues acts all day long! For more info, tickets, and a complete list of scheduled performers visit http://www.stmarysblues.com/

Sunday ‐ SEPTEMBER 5 3rd annual BALTES CLASSIC for Sunoco American Late Model Series with UMP DirtCar Modifieds / Eldora Stock Cars Eldora Speedway New Weston www.eldoraspeedway.com

FRYBURG HOMECOMING 2010

The St. John Catholic Church Fryburg Homecoming is scheduled for

Sunday, Sept. 5th, 2010 from 4PM - 11:30PM on the church grounds at 11319

Van Buren Street (Fryburg), Wapakoneta, OH  45895.  The Homecoming is a Parish

Festival with lots of food, Kiddie Tractor Pull, hourly attendance drawings, hog raffle,

rides, games, Bingo, cash raffle prizes and fun for the entire family.   We are famous

for our mock turtle soup, chicken noodle soup, and home made pies.   All proceeds benefit St. John Catholic Church Please contact

419-738-6043.

Celina Summer Concert Series at Lake Shore Park on beautiful Grand Lake St. Mary’s in Celina starting at 6:30pm. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and listen for free to the sounds of Celina High School Band.

September 6

Durbin Bean Bake 2010

Come and enjoy beans and home made noodles at the Durbin Bean Bake on Labor Day starting at 10:00am located 7 miles west of Celina on 29 then 3/4 mile north on Erastus Durbin Rd in the woods.

September 7

September 9

09/09
Hosted by Vernon and Kitty McIntyre, the Bluegrass Café is a weekly event on
Thursdays. Enjoy the music in a homey, relaxed atmosphere at Famous Old Time Music in Wapak. Showtime:
7pm-9:30. Admission: $5. Details at 419-568-1220 or www.fotmc.com.

Women in Business Luncheon will be held Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 11:30 am. The location of the meeting is The Dicke Hall at Wright State University Lake Campus, 7600 Lake Campus Dr., Celina. September's meeting will feature Dr. Sharon Showman Ph.D focusing on how generation and gender can help a business succeed.

Don't forget the optional tour of the newly renovated campus immediately following the meeting. Hopefully you have the time to take this tour. It should be interesting.

Lunch will be catered and costs $10.00.  You are welcome to bring a guest, just add them when you RSVP.  Don't forget to reserve your seat by this Friday, September 3, 2010 so we make sure to get a correct count to the caterer.
Email amy@stmarysohio.org or call 419-300-4611

September 10

The first annual Civil War at the Fort will take place at the Ambassador Park in Fort Recovery, Ohio.  There will be living history and reenactments that have skirmishing and battles on all three days with Friday a school day. Live artillery demonstration, night fire, military ball, payroll, parlor games, ladies tea and a Saturday baseball game.  Hay, straw, wood and an evening meal will be provided for participants only.  Modern facilities and electrical hook-ups are on site.  There are no registration fees for participants, although, pre-registration is required.  This show will take place rain or shine.

40th annual WORLD 100
Friday ‐ SEPTEMBER 10 Time Trials / Non‐Qualifier Races
Saturday ‐ SEPTEMBER 11 Heats Races / B‐Mains / WORLD 100

Eldora Speedway New Weston www.eldoraspeedway.com

September 11

40th annual WORLD 100
Friday ‐ SEPTEMBER 10 Time Trials / Non‐Qualifier Races
Saturday ‐ SEPTEMBER 11 Heats Races / B‐Mains / WORLD 100

Eldora Speedway New Weston www.eldoraspeedway.com

September 12

Celina Summer concert Series present Sound Waves & Bean Chorus starting at 6:30pm at Lake Shore Park in Celina.  Bring your lawn chairs!

September 13

September 15

Physically Challenged CHILDRENS FISHING Derby will be Wed. Sept. 15 , 2010 hosted by the LIA all. Equipment will be provided and the location will be at the East Bank of Grand Lake St. Marys in St. Marys.

September 16

09/16
Hosted by Vernon and Kitty McIntyre, the Bluegrass Café is a weekly event on
Thursdays. Enjoy the music in a homey, relaxed atmosphere at Famous Old Time Music in Wapak. Showtime:
7pm-9:30. Admission: $5. Details at 419-568-1220 or www.fotmc.com.

Naturally Speaking

A series of family friendly nature programs created by Heritage Trails Park Districtin cooperation with the Wapakoneta YMCA7:00-8:00 p.m. September 16

Monarch Butterflies These royal butterflies are everywhere in September,

in fields and flower beds. Join ODNR volunteer

naturalist Jill Bowers (aka; Monarch Mom) to learn

about the habitat, migration, tagging and importance

of the monarch butterfly. For more information, contact: Allison Brady, Executive Director,Heritage Trails Park District info@htparks.org or 419.202.6053

Community Room, Wapakoneta YMCA, 1100 Defiance St.

These programs are FREE, no registration is required

Chamber Golf Outing

September 17

McINTYRE DUET AT RIVERSIDE ARTS CENTER
09/17/10
admission: free showtime: 7-8pm
3 West Auglaize Street
Wapakoneta, OH 45895-1549
(419) 738-2352
Vernon and Kitty McIntyre entertain for the Riverside Arts Center fall opening.

September 18

5th Annual Antique Tractors Fun Run

(1972 & Older on Rubber Must be able to go 10mph)

Sept. 18 2010

(Rain or Shine)

36 Mile Run with 4 Stops!

• American legion Post #330 in Wapakoneta
• Auglaize Pallet Recycling
• Tim Manchester Farms Round Barn & Seed Cleaning
• Uniopolis Museum
• Lunch available @ St. Marys Twp. Fire Dept.

Free Food & Door Prizes Following Run

$20/per Tractor

Starts @ American legion Post 330 in Wapakoneta

Registration starts at 7:30am departs at 9:30am

For more info call 419-733-6139 or 419-733-4059

Crop for a Cause

With special guest cropper Lisa Bearnson the founder of Creating Keepsakes Magazine and QVC star!  Saturday Sept 18th 10am-11:30pm at Romers Catering in Celina.  Cost $75 (your receipt is tax deductible) Includes: reserved seating, Keynote address by Lisa Bearnson, Crop all day, Unlimited beverages and snacks, entrances into any of the layout contests you wish to participate in, buffet lunch and supper boxed lunch style.

Additional Classes Available

Cost $15 per class

Flocked & Fabulous

Glass and glitter

Photoshop Workshop

Card Soup, the Jillibean kind

About the Cause:

Sponsored by Mercer County Family Crisis Network, a nonprofit agency helping  

September 20

September 21

September 23

09/23
Hosted by Vernon and Kitty McIntyre, the Bluegrass Café is a weekly event on
Thursdays. Enjoy the music in a homey, relaxed atmosphere at Famous old Time Music in Wapak Showtime:
7pm-9:30. Admission: $5. Details at 419-568-1220 or www.fotmc.com.

September 24

4 CROWN WEEKEND
Friday ‐ SEPTEMBER 24 Crown 1: World of Outlaw Sprint Cars
Saturday ‐ SEPTEMBER 25 Crowns 2‐4: USAC Midgets/USAC Sprints/USAC Silver Crown

Eldora Speedway New Weston www.eldoraspeedway.com

Septrmber 25

4 CROWN WEEKEND
Friday ‐ SEPTEMBER 24 Crown 1: World of Outlaw Sprint Cars
Saturday ‐ SEPTEMBER 25 Crowns 2‐4: USAC Midgets/USAC Sprints/USAC Silver Crown

Eldora Speedway New Weston www.eldoraspeedway.com

WING DING D E R B Y

At The Grandstand During Mercer County’s Wingfest 2010

Saturday, September 25, 2010 • MOWERS AT2PM• CARS TO FOLLOW

Mercer County Fairgrounds• 1001 West Market Street • Celina, Ohio• 419-586-3239

~~~ Cars~~~

Guaranteed $6,500

Purse With 30 Car Entries - Max 30 Cars

1st Place $5,000 • 2nd Place $1,000 • 3rd Place $500

~~~ mowers~~~

Guaranteed $1,000

Purse With 30 Mower Entries - 100% Payback With Over 30 Entries

1st Place Only $1,000

New Bremen Giant Pumpkin Festival 2010

Saturday Sept. 25 starting early morning with a 5k race, Giant Pumpkin Go cart racing, pumpkin pedal tractor pull, pumpkin pie eating contest, pumpkin pie bake-off, OSU on the Big screen Antique tractor show, Live music by Reaganomics, Giant Pumpkin weigh-off, and don’t forget to try New Bremen Giant Pumpkin Ale made by the Wooden Shoe.

New Bremen Pumpkinfest will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010. A Giant Pumpkin Pie to be baked to set the new Guinness World Record!!!
Schedule of Events:

2:00am - 5:00am - Applying Raw Crust to Pan
5:00am - Applying Pumpkin Pie Filling
6:00am - Begin Baking Giant Pumpkin Pie
7:00am - Pancake Breakfast
7:30am - 5k Registration
9:00am - Fun Run Start
9:30am - 5k Start
10:00am - Inflatable Rides Open
- Beer Tent Opens
(including Wooden Shoe Pumpkin Beer)
10:30am - Food Tent Opens
11:00am - 5k Awards Presentation
11:30am - Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
Noon - Giant Pumpkin Pie Baking Ends
- OSU Game on the Big Screen
- Pumpkin Pie Bake-Off
- Sailboat Regatta @ Bunker Hill Pond
1:00 - 3:00pm - Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off
4:00pm - Weighing of the Giant Pumpkin
4:30pm - Pie Eating Contest
5:00 - 7:00pm - Serve Giant Pumpkin Pie
to the Public
6:00pm - Acoustical Music on Stage
8:00pm - 1:00am - The Reagonomics

Annual Wapak Wing Fest 2010

330Wapakoneta – The Ninth Annual Wapak Wing Fest, “Northwest Ohio’s Original Wing Competition,” will be held Saturday September 25th at American Legion Post 330.

This year’s event includes the P.T. Works Co-ed Sand Volleyball Tournament which kicks off the day at 9:00 a.m.  Pre-registration is suggested but not required.  A $60 entry fee is required for a six-person volleyball team.  Prizes will be awarded to the top two teams.  The American Legion Riders are also sponsoring a Poker Run, with registration at 11:30 a.m. and first bike out at 1 p.m.  For more information contact Terry Opperman at 419-738-3751 or Dale Bush at 419-738-3997. 

The vendor fee for the chicken wing competition is $125 per contestant.  A five-person panel will judge contestants in the following categories: flavor, sauce, tenderness and uniqueness.  First prize will be $600, Second Prize $400 and the People’s Choice award winner will receive $200.  Each winner will also receive plaques commemorating their Wapak Wing Fest performance.  Vendors will be open for food service at Noon and the winners will be announced at approximately 8:00 p.m.

Other featured events include a live music performance at 8:00 p.m. by Cincinnati’s Dangerous Jim and the Slims (www.dangerousjimrocks.com).  Live music will be playing throughout the course of the day and College Football will be available all day on big screen TVs.

DULCI-JAM for Dulcimers, Autoharps, and other folk instruments 09/25/10 Famous Old Time Music, 20322 US 33, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
1pm-3:30pm admission: free
Join us for Saturday afternoon jams once a month from 1 to 3:30 pm. We’ll
be playing dulcimer standards, sharing local favorites and learn some new tunes. Bring your favorite tunes, tape recorder or mp3 recorder and join us.

APPALACHIAN OPRY
09/25/10
Famous Old Time Music, 20322 US 33, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 The Appalachian Opry is our answer to Hee Haw and the Grand Ole Opry. Lots of guest artists join staff musicians Vernon & Kitty McIntyre and the Opry Staff Band for an evening of bluegrass, old country music, comedy, and fun.
Comedy skits with Laura's Comedy Crew. Refreshments are available on site.
Showtime 7pm; admission $10.

September 26

September 27

September 28

September 29

September 30

09/30
Hosted by Vernon and Kitty McIntyre, the Bluegrass Café is a weekly event on
Thursdays. Enjoy the music in a homey, relaxed atmosphere at Famous Old Time Music in Wapak. Showtime:
7pm-9:30. Admission: $5. Details at 419-568-1220 or www.fotmc.com.