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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 american veteran
September 2 BLUEGRASS CAFÉ
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. 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.
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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.
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 Eldora Speedway New Weston www.eldoraspeedway.com
September 11 40th annual 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!
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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 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
September 17 McINTYRE DUET AT RIVERSIDE ARTS CENTER
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!
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
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September 24 4 CROWN WEEKEND Eldora Speedway New Weston www.eldoraspeedway.com Septrmber 25 4 CROWN WEEKEND 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 Pit Passes $10.00 • Grandstand Seating$3.00 - Includes Both Car & Mower Events
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!!! 2:00am - 5:00am - Applying Raw Crust to Pan
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 APPALACHIAN OPRY September 26
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