Here are events happening in Hardin County provided by the Hardin Chamber and Business Alliance
Shred Your Documents for Free at Liberty National Bank
Stop by during the week of May 6 and drop off your unwanted paperwork to any Liberty National Bank location. Certified Document Destruction, Inc. a shredding company out of Wauseon, Ohio will have locked containers available that will allow you to get your documents destroyed safely and securely free of charge. For more information visit www.LNBank.com.
Upcoming Programs at Mary Lou Johnson Library
On April 30 there will be an American Mahjong Class from 2:30pm-4:30pm for any adult interested. No need to bring anything except yourself.
For more information about events at the library call 419.673.2278.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for KCS Elementary
Groundbreaking for the Kenton City School Elementary will be held on April 27 at 9am. An open house will take place in the Kenton High School cafeteria from 9am-10am. Introductions, speakers, and a brief ceremony will take place at 10am. Busing to the site will be provided by the school at 10:45am. Ground breaking will take place at 11am. Attendees will return to the cafeteria for a Town Hall Q&A from 11:15am-12noon. For any questions contact the Board Office at 419.673.0775.
12th Annual Community Health Fair
Hardin Memorial Hospital is pleased to present this event on May 1 from 9am to 2pm in the Community Building on the Hardin County Fairgrounds. FREE Screenings include: Cholesterol and Blood Sugar, Body Composition, Blood Pressure, Sleep Disorders, Vision, Vein Ultrasound for Abnormalities. Adult Vaccines will be provided by the Kenton-Hardin Health Department (fees vary). HMH Guild will be offering lunch for a minimal charge. For more information call 419.675.8137 or visit www.hardinmemorial.org.
Wal-Mart Children’s Miracle Network Fundraiser
May Thru June 21 Wal-Mart will be running a fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network. All money raised at the Kenton store will go to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus.
· May 17 & 18 Root Beer Floats from 11am-3pm
· May 24 Bake sale until last item is sold or 2pm
· May 27 Snow cones from 11am-3pm
· June 1 & 2 Pepsi wagon will be there with snacks
· June 4 & 5 Cotton Candy
Dolly Parton Imagination Library Silent Basket Auction
Now through May 4, visit https://sites.google.com/site/imaginationlibraryofhardinco/ to view and bid on over 30 baskets made by local businesses and supporters. For any questions contact [email protected].
Baked Steak Dinner to benefit Hardin County Hospice
A Baked Steak Dinner sponsored by the Hardin County Hospice Volunteers on May 7 from 4:30pm-6:30pm in Henry's Restaurant Banquet Room. Cost is $8, presale tickets available at hospice office. Dine in or Carry Out, all proceeds benefit Hardin County Hospice.
Drive Thru BBQ for Kenton Lions Club
Choices of dinners are chicken or pork chops and three sides for $9. The meal will be prepared by Stretch and Donna's BBQ. Dinners will be available for pick up on May 10 from 5pm to 8pm. Tickets are available at Kenton's Ace Hardware or from any Kenton Lions Club member before May 1.
Buggy Ride
The Buggy Ride will be held on May 18. The 100 (60 miles) kilometer ride gets underway from McCullough Industries at 8am while the Family Fun Ride (5 miles), 25 kilometer (15 miles) & 50 kilometer (30 miles) rides start at 8:30am. All Riders must be on the road by 9am. Registration is $20 for each rider. 12 years and younger are FREE when riding with a paying adult (18 years and older)! For complete registration details contact Laura Barnes Wingfield at 419.674.1680 or [email protected].
Quarry Dash
Quarry Dash will take place on May 18. Do you have what it takes to ring the bell?? The course is just over 3.5 miles and 2 of those miles will be run on the island which consists of extreme hills and water hazards, however, the water can be avoided. This course will test your strength and endurance. Entry Fee is $25 + $10 for a T-Shirt. Participants must have a completed consent waiver before race. First wave of runners released at noon. Most of the course will be visible to spectators so bring family and friends! This race is a fundraiser to make improvements at the park.
Race Director Brian Beaman Phone: 567-674-0170 Email address: [email protected]
E-Recycle at Hardin County Transfer Station
Load your items in the White Box Trailer marked “E-Recycling” located at the Hardin County Transfer Station, 45 Jones Rd, Kenton. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:15pm. They are also open the first Saturday of each month, 8:30am to 11:50am.
Items to be accepted are: Computers, any and all types of computer cable and wire, cameras, servers, VCR’s, camcorders, monitors, DVD players, keyboards, CD and DVD Media, Computer Mice, Battery back-up systems, scanners, cell phones, all stereo equipment, printers, faxes, copiers, video games, video game systems, all phone equipment, speakers, floppy disks and microwaves. If an item is NOT listed, do not bring it.
If you have any questions please call 419.674.2216. Funded by the North Central Ohio Solid Waste District & Keep Hardin County Beautiful.
