Here's the calendar of events from the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance
For more information on these and other events, check out our Community Calendar at www.hardinohio.org
Alliance Golf Scramble
Save the Date, Friday, August 8, 2014, 8:30am Shotgun Start at Veterans Memorial Park Golf Club.
Going Out Of Business!
Roby’s is announcing the closing of its doors,ang April 15, 2014, after 108 years of business. We Sincerely thank our customers for many years of loyal service and understanding the importance of BUYING LOCAL! Stop in today and take an additional 30% off already marked-down prices on all in-store supplies and furniture.
Honey Baked Ham Sale
The Hospital Guild will be holding its Annual Honey Baked Ham Sale now thru Apr 11, 2014. To order call the gift shop 419-673-0761. Deadline to order is April 11, with delivery April 16.
4th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Poster Contest Winners
The Hardin County Job & Family Services along with the Kenton Kiwanis would like to invite the public to stop in at kudoStudio, 106 W. Columbus St., Kenton to see Hardin County students’ winning posters from the poster contest. Posters will be on display now through April 30th. Also, please look for the billboards throughout the county highlighting the artwork of these talented students.
The billboards are sponsored by Hardin County Job & Family Services, Kenton Kiwanis and the Ohio Childrens Trust Fund to bring awareness to the issue of child abuse & neglect. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, a child who is overly compliant, passive or withdrawn may be experiencing abuse or neglect. Together we can make a difference.
Please report concerns of child abuse or neglect to the Hardin County Children Services at (419) 675-1130. In an emergency, call 9-1-1. To report abuse, neglect or dependency after hours, call the Hardin County Sheriff’s office at (419) 673-1268 and an on-call worker will be paged 24 hours per day.
Hardin County Historical Museums to Participate in
Second Annual Ohio Memory Madness
Hardin County Historical Museums and the Ohio Historical Society invite you to participate in the Second Annual Ohio Memory Madness – a bracket of sixty-four historical objects from across the state all competing for the unique distinction of being named the 2014 Ohio Memory Madness Champion.
Since the historical objects featured in the bracket are unable to play tournament style basketball, the winner of Ohio Memory Madness will be determined by public online voting at: http://www.ohiohistoryhost.org/madness/. The Hardin County Historical Museums is proud to have Jacob Parrott’s Medal of Honor represent Hardin County in this exciting statewide competition. Jacob Parrott was the person to be awarded the Medal of Honor in 1863.
The Medal is on display at the Museum 223 N. Main St., Kenton. Objects will go head to head beginning March 18. For more information contact Linda at 419-673-7147, or on Facebook at Hardin County Historical Museums.
American Red Cross Blood Drives
Friday, April 4, 11am – 5pm, Hardin Memorial Hospital, 921 East Franklin Street
Friday, April 11, 9am – 3pm, Simon Kenton School, 705 North Ida Street, Kenton
Monday, April 14, 8am – 2pm, Upper Scioto Valley High School, 510 Courtright Street, McGuffey
Monday, April 21, 12pm – 6pm, First Baptist Church, 11543 County Road 175, Kenton
Wednesday, April 23, 8am – 2pm, Ada High School, 725 W. North Ave., Ada
Please call 800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment.
Chicken BBQ-Keep Hardin County Beautiful
Keep Hardin County Beautiful’s Chicken BBQ will be held Friday April 4, 2014 4:30pm – 6:30pm at First United Methodist Church, 234 N. Main St., Kenton. Tickets available now for more information call 419-674-2216.
Buy Ada First Cash Mob
Buy Ada First will be hosting a Cash Mob at The Artists Boutique, in Ada on Tuesday, April 8, 3pm – 5pm.
Celebration of Life
Not by Choice Outreach is sponsoring, “Celebration of Life” a banquet for those fighting the battle, those who've won the battle and for the families of those who've lost the battle to cancer. The celebration will be held on Thursday, April 10, 5:30pm at Abundant Life Assembly Of God. Catered by Jolene's Cozy Cafe. RSVP by April 7 and for more information call 419-673-9307.
Ladies Luncheon
Ladies Luncheon at the Forest Jackson Public Library on Thursday, April 10, 12pm – 2pm. Jim Taylor will present a program about First Ladies. Lunch will be catered by Kathy Miller. Menu: choice of homemade soups...chicken noodle or broccoli cheese, ham salad croissant, cheese & crackers and dessert bar. Drinks included. $10, reservations required, call 419-273-2400.
YMCA Annual Radio Day Auction
YMCA Annual Radio Day Auction is Saturday, April 12, 9am – 5pm, Kenton City Schools Oaklief Building 222 W. Carrol St., Kenton. For more information call 419-673-6131.
Spring Fling Craft Show and Home Show
The Annual Spring Fling Craft Show and Home Show which will be held Saturday, April 12, 9am-3pm at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the Rhinehart United Methodist Women, the event features ideas and products to remodel your home, as well as many gift and seasonal items. Homemade baked goods, candy and delicious food will also be available. Booth space still available for more information call Contact Janie Seiler at 937.354.5531 or [email protected].
Dolly Parton Imagination Library Spring Basket Auction
The Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Hardin County is having its 2nd annual on-line Spring Basket Auction. Bids are being accepted now and will close at 12 noon April 12 at https://sites.google.com/site/imaginationlibraryofhardinco/. Baskets are donated by areas businesses and individuals and are pictured and described on the site.
The baskets can be seen in person as noted on the site. (they are at public libraries throughout the county) When the auction closed the library with the basket will contact the bid winner and the basket may be picked up and paid for at that location. All proceeds go to support the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Hardin County which provides age appropriate books mailed directly to registered children from birth to age 5 throughout Hardin County. Parents will find registration forms at each of the county public libraries as well as at www.imaginationlibrary.com.
Easter Egg Hunts
· Hardin Co. Council on Aging on April 17, 10am
· Hardin County Optimists on the Hardin County Courthouse lawn on April 19, 1pm
· Mary Lou Johnson, Hardin County Library on April 19, 2pm
Pinwheels for Prevention
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a short ceremony will be held Monday, April 21, 4pm – 5pm at Southeast corner Hardin County Courthouse honoring the children who have suffered at the hands of an abuser and celebrate the prevention and intervention efforts taking place in keeping our youth safe.
Cyber Security Awareness Series
The Northwest Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), Rhodes State College and the West Central Ohio Manufacturing Consortium will hold a Cyber Security Series this spring. These breakfast meetings will be held Friday mornings. Topics and dates are outlined below. Cost is $20 per person per session and includes breakfast. Registration deadline is 3 days before each session. To register, contact April Sybert, [email protected] or phone 419-995-8406 during business hours.
· Let’s Go Phishing, 7:30-10 am, Friday, April 11
· Your Data Security Forecast: Cloudy, 7:30-10 am, Friday, April 25
· Developing Your Company’s IT Policy, 7:30-11 am, Friday, May 9
Community Health Fair-Hardin Memorial Hospital
Community Health Fair is on April 30, 9am-2pm at the Hardin County Fairgrounds Community Building
Upcoming @ ONU’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts
· Footloose – April 10 – 13, April 10, 7:30pm; April 11, 7:30pm; April 12, 2:00pm and 7:30pm; April 13, 2:00pm. One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
· Student-Directed One-Acts – April 24-26, 7:30 pm; April 26-27, 2:00 pm, on the 3rd floor, Mathile Center for the Natural Sciences. Come experience an entertaining range of material in a workshop production of one-act plays, directed by a group of student directors passionate about their art.
· ONU Wind Orchestra - April 25, 7:30pm, The ONU Wind Orchestra presents the All-American program for its upcoming tour to Germany, featuring festival guest composer/conductor Bran Karrick.
· Spring Band Festival - April 27, 4:00pm, The Spring Band Festival will feature composer/Conductor Brant Karrick and ONU’s own Dr. Charles Bates with the Ohio All-State Honors Band, and the ONU Symphonic Band.
· ONU Jazz Band - April 29, 7:30pm
Contact the Freed Center Box Office for complete ticket pricing. The Freed Center Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 12NOON to 5PM, and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Phone orders are accepted with American Express, MasterCard, VISA or Discover by calling 419-772-1900. Tickets also are available online at www.freedcenter.com
To make your evening out even more special, reserve an overnight package at the Inn at Ohio Northern University. For more information contact The Inn at 419-772-2500, 866-713-4513, or visit www.innatonu.com
