January 17 DCCC Presents Old Crown Brass Band at 7:30pm, Historic Valentine Theater,
Defiance. The Old Crown Brass Band, founded in 2007, is a traditional
British-style ensemble make up of brass and percussionists from northeastern
Indiana and northwestern Ohio. The unique sound of this brass band stems from
the use of instruments not typically found in the American concert band such as
E-flat soprano and B-flat cornets, flugelhorns, tenor horns, baritone horns,
euphoniums and bass and contrabass tubas. (Defiance)
.January 20 John Paulding Historical Society’s annual meeting, at 2 p.m. at the museum in
Paulding, open to the public (Paulding)
January 23 Agronomy Day program at OSU Extension Center at Paulding County Fairgrounds, registration begins at 7:45 a.m. and the program runs from 8:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m. (Paulding)
January 23 Agronomy Day program at OSU Extension Center at Paulding County Fairgrounds, registration begins at 7:45 a.m. and the program runs from 8:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m. (Paulding)
January 24 Martin Luther King Celebration, 7:30pm Defiance College presents Guest Speaker Dr.
Dean Johnson - "Living King's Legacy of Nonviolent Revolution: Resisting
Racism & Militarism in 21st Century America" Presentation is free and
open to the public. For information please contact the Office of Intercultural
Relations at 419-783-2362 or by emailing mclay@defiance.edu. Located at the Schomburg Auditorium,
Defiance College. (Defiance)
January 26
Wayne Trace Community Talent Show
at 7 p.m. at Payne Elementary auditorium with tickets sold at the door(Paulding)
January 27 Du & Sim Piano Duo presented at The Stroede Center for the Arts at 7pm. Defiance audiences who have previously enjoyed duo pianists will welcome Ning-Wu Du and Helen Sim as they perform a varied repertoire in an exciting style. One reviewer called them “a thrilling duo in glorious form.” This married couple met at Julliard and have since traveled extensively, exhibiting their unique blend of dexterity and artistry. Du and Sim have won many musical honors and awards and have been exuberantly praised by critics. It has been said that they “bring a slick and suave finesse to their music-making, proffering a vibrant patina of sound and sure-fisted rhythmic variety.” (Defiance)
February 2 American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life Kickoff Rally 6 p.m. at Paulding Eagles (Paulding)
February 2 "Rosa
Parks"
Acting Workshop 4:00 p.m., Performance 7:00 p.m. ~ Defiance General Motors
Young Audience Series, ArtReach Theater Troupe Presents "Rosa Parks,"
Stroede Center for the Arts. Performance is free and open to the public.
Workshop admission is $5.00 per person and includes priority seating at
performance. (Defiance)
February
5 County Spelling Bee competition at 7 p.m. at Payne
Auditorium (Paulding)
February 7
Town and Gown Series, "Back
to Dixie", POW escape attempts from Johnson's Island Civil War Prisoner
Camp in Ohio. Confederate officer's place in prison and Johnson's Island were
constantly planning escapes. Jeremy Taylor PhD. Prof. of History, Defiance
College. 7:00pm Stroede Center for the Arts (Defiance)
February 9
Wine & Cheese Tasting
fund-raiser at John Paulding Historical Society (Paulding)
February 12 Schomburg Series, Dala at 7:00p Schomburg Auditorium, Defiance College Campus (Defiance)
February 12 Schomburg Series, Dala at 7:00p Schomburg Auditorium, Defiance College Campus (Defiance)
February
14 DCCC Presents Big Band Sound of the DCCB at 7:30pm,
Historic Valentine Theater, Defiance. Always a favorite with Defiance
audiences, the Big Band Sound of the DCCB continues to delight audiences.
Organized as part of the Defiance College Community Band, the ensemble is
comprised of area musicians who share a love of big band music. Join director
Scott Rogers and the band for an evening of big band classics featuring the
music of Ellington, Basie and Miller. (Defiance)
February 17 DCCC presents Salzedo Harp Duo at 7:00pm at the Stroede Center for the Arts.The Salzedo Harp
Duo, comprised of Nancy Lendrim and Jody Guinn, returns to Defiance after an
exciting 2011 recital. The two began playing together to promote the music of
Carlos Salzedo, along the way uncovering a number of his unpublished duo harp
works. They have performed at conferences of the American Harp Society and the
World Harp Congress and have given concerts and master classes throughout the
United States. Lendrim is Principal Harpist with the Toledo Symphony, and Guinn
holds the same position with the Akron Symphony. (Defiance)
February
21 Empty
Bowls Dinner DC's Social Work Organization will hold its 13th Annual Empty
Bowls Dinner on Thursday, February 21st from 4:30-7:00pm. Located at the K of C
Hall, 111 Elliott Road, Defiance. Tickets are $11 and include a hand-thrown
bowl, soup, and bread. The bowl is yours to keep. Meal-only tickets are $8. All
proceeds benefit the PATH Center. (Defiance)
February 21 DC
Players present annual Spring Concert February 21st - 23rd at 7:00pm.
(Defiance)
February 21 Winter Dance & Dinner, featuring Nancy Whitaker and Company, at
Paulding County Senior Center, 5 p.m., dance at 5:30. RSVP required; call 419-399-3650 for reservations. (Paulding)
February 25 Vantage Career Center Grand Open House, 5-8 p.m. in Van Wert (Paulding)
February 26 Defiance High
School Winter Band Concert ( 7:00pm) (Defiance)February 25 Vantage Career Center Grand Open House, 5-8 p.m. in Van Wert (Paulding)
February 28 Annual Paulding Chamber of Commerce
Membership Banquet,
5:30 p.m. at Grant’s Catering Hall in Antwerp. For information: 419-399-5215 (Paulding)
March 1-2 Oakwood Library Event Planners annual Chocolate Extravaganza, 7 p.m. (Paulding)
March 8-9 Young People's Theatre Guild Spring
Performance,
Stroede Center for the Arts (Defiance)
March 10-16 Sunshine Week, to educate the public about the importance of open government (Paulding)
March
15-16 Antwerp High School will present the musical “Oklahoma” in the
auditoria (Paulding)
March
15-16 Paulding High School Drama Dept. will present its spring musical in the
school auditoria at 7 p.m. (Paulding)
March
15-17 Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. High and WT
Performing Arts Association spring
musical “Seussical” at the Payne School auditorium, 7 p.m. on March 15-16 and
2:30 p.m. March 17 (Paulding)
March
16 18th
Annual "Clean Up Your Park Day" Show up
at the park nearest you, Bronson, Kingsbury, Latty's Grove, Riverside, Diehl,
Pontiac Park, Fort Grounds, and the Reservoir. Bring along rakes, shovels,
brooms, gloves and boots to help in the clean up, and don't forget to bring a
friend! Contacts - Jody Doyle - 419-782-6195 - Parks Division - Christy - 419-784-2745.
Please call to let us know how many in your group will be coming or if you have
any questions regarding this event. (9:30am to 11:30am) (Defiance)
March 20
12th Annual Community Health,
Business & Industry Fair, sponsored by the Paulding County Senior Center,
11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the county extension building at the fairgrounds (Paulding)
March 21 DCCC
Presents Good Lovelies, Historic Valentine Theater at 7:30pm,
Defiance Funny and upbeat, with just a touch of sass, the Good Lovelies’
three-part harmonies, constant instrument swapping and witty on-stage banter
have enlivened the folk music landscape since Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and
Sue Passmore joined forces in 2006 for their first show at Toronto’s funky
Gladstone Hotel. With equal parts of city and country, good humor and
self-assurance, this Canadian trio proves its brand of folk music has universal
appeal. Co-sponsored with the Schomburg Series. (Defiance)
March 21 Night of the Arts Festival – Presented by Defiance City Schools at Defiance High School (6:00 -9:00pm) (Defiance)
March 23 DCCB - Defiance College Community Band - Cabaret Concert at 7:30pm
George M. Smart Athletic Center (Defiance)
March 23 Russian Folkdance Workshop 4:00
p.m., Performance 7:00 p.m. ~ Defiance General Motors Young Audience Series,
The Russian Duo, Stroede Center for the Arts.
Performance is free and open to the public. Workshop admission is $5.00 per person and includes priority seating at performance. (Defiance)
Performance is free and open to the public. Workshop admission is $5.00 per person and includes priority seating at performance. (Defiance)
March
23 Cabin Fever Day - Downtown Liberty Center. Vendors aimed at improving your home. Get out of the house and get moving around
with some fun times in LC. (419)
533-3321 (Henry)
March 24 DCCC Presents Russian
Duo at 7:00pm at Stroede
Center for the Arts.
Russian Duo offers a pleasing mosaic of traditional and classic sounds drawn from Russian folk music, romances, dances, classical music, gypsy melodies and Russian songs. Oleg Kruglyakov, balalaika, and Terry Boyarsky, piano, add vocals and Russian percussion to their unique blend of instruments. Audiences should expect an exuberant performance of soulful, passionate music which will delight the ear. (Defiance)
Russian Duo offers a pleasing mosaic of traditional and classic sounds drawn from Russian folk music, romances, dances, classical music, gypsy melodies and Russian songs. Oleg Kruglyakov, balalaika, and Terry Boyarsky, piano, add vocals and Russian percussion to their unique blend of instruments. Audiences should expect an exuberant performance of soulful, passionate music which will delight the ear. (Defiance)
March 28 Town and Gown Spring 2013 series presents "Water, Water,
Everywhere" A narrative of the events, supported by an extensive
collection of photos. Presented by Richard Rozevink, Director of the Tuttle
Museum and Randy Buchman, City Historian. 7:30pm at The Stroede Center of the Arts (Defiance)
March 22-24 – Harley
Davidson Sales and Service, Napoleon. 51st Hogs & Dogs Event. For more info check out www.h-dsales.com or call (419) 592-7123. Or find them on Facebook at “Napoleon
Harley-Davidson” (Henry)
March
29-30 Annual 24-Hour Basketball
Marathon at Payne Elementary gym –
proceeds go to the Paulding County Crippled Children & Adult Society;
contact Chad Benschneider, 419-263-2277 (Paulding)
March 30
Antwerp Community Development Committee Wine Tasting and Toasting, 7:30-9 p.m. at Grant’s Reception Hall in
Antwerp (Paulding)
April
1 Paulding County Hospital Foundation
Annual Dinner. For information
call Brenda Wieland at 419-399-1138. (Paulding)
April 2 Defiance College Choral Union, Spring Concert at 7:00pm at St. John United Church of Christ(Defiance)
April
6 United Way of Paulding County luau (Paulding)
April
10 Volunteer recognition at 1 p.m. at
Paulding County Senior Center (Paulding)
April 11 Chocolate Walk Grab a group of girlfriends and hit the
town. Visit participating merchants and sample decadent chocolates throughout
the Downtown. With wonderful restaurant specials, you can't go wrong on an
evening out. 4:00pm to 7:00pm in Downtown Defiance. Check the website
for the full listing of participating merchants. Tickets for the event will be $5 and available in mid
February. Check out www.visitdefiancohio.com (Defiance)
April
11 The Paulding County Township
Association’s fish and chicken fry,
5-7 p.m., at the county extension building. (Paulding)
April
12 Paulding County Area Foundation
Annual Meeting and Dinner at
Grant’s Catering Hall, Antwerp, social time 5:30-6 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Call 419-399-8296 for more information. (Paulding)
April
13 Paulding High School bands will present “Music of the Night”
fund-raiser in the auditeria; doors open at 6:30 p.m. (Paulding)
April
14-20 National Library Week will be observed with the theme,
“Communities Matter @ Your library” (Paulding)
April
16 Annual “Battle of the Books” county finals, 12:30 p.m. at the Youth
Leadership Building at the fairgrounds (Paulding)
April
16 Paulding County Carnegie Library
Centennial Event: author
Philip Gully will make a presentation at 6 p.m. the OSU Extension Building at
the fairgrounds (Paulding)
April 16 Historic
Homes & Miami Erie Canal Corridor Association, "History of the Miami Erie
Canal," at 7:00pm at The Stroede
Center for the Arts (Defiance)
April 18 Town and
Gown Spring 2013 Series presents "William Henry and Friends
and Enemies" The role he played prior to and during the war of 1812.
Speaker: Randy Buchman Distinguish Professor Emeritus. 7:30pm at The Stroede Center of the Arts. (Defiance)
April
20 Wayne Trace Athletic Boosters’
Annual Reverse Drawing, 6 p.m. at the high school
(Paulding)
April 20 Clean-up
Days- Auglaize Village –
volunteers needed, please contact Bob Wagner if you are willing to help.
419-770-1000 (Defiance)
April 23 Defiance
College Community Band
presents their spring concert at 7:30pm at The Defiance Community Auditorium. (Defiance)
April
26 General Motors Young Audience Series,
Puppetry Performance by Kevin Kanneraad @ 7:00pm Stroede Center for the Arts. Free and open to the public. (Defiance)
April 26-28 Spring Art
Show – Four Corners Heritage Center, Grelton. The Heritage Center will showcase various
forms of art from our creative residents of Henry County at this 3rd
annual event. (Fri 6-6pm, Sat/Sun 1-4pm (419) 591-6578. (Henry)
April
27 “Day of Action” United Way of
Paulding County (Paulding)
April 27 DC Black Swamp Strings Spring Concert @ 7:00pm at The Stroede Center for the Arts. (Defiance)
April
27 Clean-up Days- Auglaize Village –
volunteers needed, please contact Bob Wagner if you are willing to help.
419-770-1000 (Defiance)
April 28 DC
Chambers Singers & DC Choral Union Spring Concert @ 4:30pm at St. John United Church of Christ. (Defiance)
May 3 Red Hat Spring Fling, 11 a.m. at the Paulding County Senior Center (Paulding)
May
3-5 Napoleon Harley Davidson Women’s Ride 2013 Join Napoleon Harley-Davidson for their 9th Annual Women Ride Ladies
only weekend. Open to all Makes & Models, classes are offered for all
Ladies from those who ride on the back to those who ride their own. For more
information see www.H-Dsales.com or call 419- 592-7123 or find them on Facebook at “Napoleon
Harley-Davidson” (Henry)
May 4 Auglaize Village - Nob Hammer-In. Sponsored
by NOB, this event is open only to those interested in learning or improving
their skills in blacksmithing. Demonstrators, workshops, and hands-on classes.
A registration fee will apply. Contact Mel Hoch at 419-395-1314 to register.
Admission is : Adult $3, Seniors $2, Students (12-18) $1, under 12 free with an
adult supervision. (Defiance)
May 5 Defiance College
Commencement 12pm
May 5 Sousa Concert Defiance City Schools Annual Sousa Concert at 3:00pm at The Defiance Community Auditorium (Defiance)
May 5 Henry County Historical Society, Dr.
Bloomfield House Museum, 229 W. Clinton, Napoleon will present “Totally Tea at the Bloomfield’s”.
1-3pm learn the history of different teas while tasting that tea at a
beautifully set table. Visit www.henrycountyhistory.org
(419)592-8006. (Henry)
May
9 Paulding County Senior Center’s
Relay For Life dinner
fund-raiser at 5 p.m. (Paulding)
May
10 Auglaize Village Days of Yesteryear - A field trip for students. The village comes alive with
craftspeople demonstrating a variety of pioneer crafts and skills. 9:00a-3:00p
(Defiance)
May 11 Purple 5K Run – YMCA ‘s Annual 5k run /walk during
the Lilac Festival. (Defiance)
May 11 2013
Lilac Festival ~ For
those who were not aware of why we do the Lilac Festival, here is a bit of
history. In the 1920’s Mayor Ed Bronson, also president of the Defiance Garden
Club, declared the Lilac as the city flower. He encouraged the Defiance
community to plant lilacs as a celebration. On April 21st, 1937, Mayor Joe C.
Krutsch made a City resolution declaring the Lilac as the official flower of
the City of Defiance. The Festival will be kicked off at 10:00am with the power
of purple parade sponsored by the American Cancer Society. After the parade,
enjoy a great day of events with over 60 fine arts, crafts and food vendors. As
in years past, Live
Entertainment, children will also have activities throughout the day. Local
nurseries will also have plants for sale just in time for Mother’s Day. Downtown Defiance 10am – 5pm (Defiance)
May 11 Oakwood Library Event Planners Spring Tea & Style Show (Paulding)
May 12 Henry County Historical Society, Dr.
Bloomfield House Museum, 229 W. Clinton, Napoleon will present “Totally Tea at the Bloomfield’s”.
1-3pm learn the history of different teas while tasting that tea at a
beautifully set table. Visit www.henrycountyhistory.org
(419)592-8006. (Henry)
May 16 DHS Choral Department Spring Finale at the Defiance Community Auditorium
7pm.
(Defiance)
May 18 Maumee
Tri-Adventure Race Sponsored by: The Naturalist Scouts. The Tri-Adventure race
includes Biking, Canoeing/Kayaking, and Backpacking.Beginning at 7:30am @
Independence State Park. Fees: Age 25+ $30.00, Age 21-24 $20.00, Age 16-20
$10.00, Age 15 or younger $5.00. visit : www.maumeetriadventurerace.net for more information. (Defiance)
May 18 Master Gardener Plant Sale located at The State Bank(northside)/Eric's Irrestistable Ice Cream
parking lot 9:00am till plants are gone. (Defiance)
May 18
United Way of Paulding County Armed Forces Day event (Paulding)
May
18 - 20 - Hamler Country Fest A full weekend of Country and Bluegrass bands. Camping, Mechanical bull, Autographed Guitar
Auction, Cornhole tournament. It’s all
under roof! Bring your lawn chairs. Check ‘em out at www.hamlersummerfest.com (Henry)
May 19 Henry County Historical Society, Dr.
Bloomfield House Museum, 229 W. Clinton, Napoleon will present “Totally Tea at the Bloomfield’s”.
1-3pm learn the history of different teas while tasting that tea at a
beautifully set table. Visit www.henrycountyhistory.org
(419)592-8006. (Henry)
May
21 Paulding County Senior Center’s
Senior Day at the OSU Extension Building,
theme “It’s a Jungle Out There!”; doors open at 10:30 a.m., RSVP at 419-399-3650 (Paulding)
May
27 Memorial Day Parade beginning at 9:00am at
Triangle Park and ending at Riverside Cemetery. (Defiance)
May 31-June
1 American Cancer Society Relay for
Life, Paulding County Fairgrounds,
beginning at 6 p.m. Friday through noon Saturday. For more information, visit relayforlife.org/paulding (Paulding)
June 2013
June 1 Black
Swamp Tractor & Engine Show & Flea Market, Steam and gas engines and antique
tractors are displayed and demonstrated. There is an operating sawmill;
antique, modified and garden tractor pulls; a pre-1840 encampment and live
music. Event begins at 9:00am. Admission
is : Adult $3, Seniors $2, Students (12-18) $1, under 12 free with an adult
supervision. (Defiance)
June 5 River City
Rodders Classic Car Cruise In – E. Washington St.
Napoleon. Check www.rivercityrodders.org for more info. (6-8PM)
(Henry)
June
6-8 Annual John Paulding Days held on
the Courthouse square. Theme:
"Going For the Green." Hometown celebration with entertainment and
street carnival. The Grand Parade is 7 p.m.
June 6. For more information, contact the Paulding Chamber of Commerce, 419-399-5215; www.pauldingchamber.com; facebook.com/johnpauldingdays (Paulding)
June 6 Music in the Parks ~ Join the summer music concert series "Music in the Parks" with Defiance College Community Band kicking off the series at Latty's Grove Park at 7:00pm. The DCCB performs a mix of popular, light classical and classical concert band favorites. (Defiance)
June 7 Napoleon Elks “Rally in the Alley” – 126 E. Clinton Napoleon. “Venyx” Food and cold beverages available. (419) 592-6611. (6-11PM) (Henry)
June 8 – October 26 Henry
County Farmers Market – E. Washington St.
Napoleon. Pick up the best fresh
produce, honey, plants, flowers and more at the Farmers Market! (419) 592-1786. (Saturdays 830-1130AM) (Henry)
June 8 & 9 Dance Studio Recital, Defiance Dance Studio Recital June 8th 7pm and June 9th
2pm. Reserved seats $7 (Defiance)
June
8 Paulding County Hospital’s annual
Family Health Day 7-11 a.m.
held in the hospital’s medical office building (Paulding)
June 9
3rd Annual Antwerp Cleveland Street Rib Fest with 5K Run and Corn Hole Tournament,
chairman Amy Lichty, 419-506-1228 (Paulding)
June 9 Henry County
Historical Society Strawberry Festival – Dr. Bloomfield Home
Museum. Strawberry Festival, VMCCA
Antique Car Show and Music Entertainment, Mel’s Pottery, Napoleon Library Book
Sale. 229 W. Clinton Napoleon. (419) 592-8006 (11-2PM) (Henry)
June 10-15 Paulding County Fair, Paulding County Fairgrounds (Paulding)
June 11
Senior Day at the Paulding County Fair, activities start at 8:30 a.m., lunch at noon, RSVP
required for lunch at 419-399-3650 (Paulding)
June 14-15 Henry
County Relay for Life – HC Fairgrounds
Napoleon. Join in the effort to defeat
cancer. http://relayforlife.org/henrycounty (419)966-4752 (Fri. 6PM – Sat. 12Noon) find us on Facebook
–Relay for Life of Henry County, OH (Henry)
June 18
Paulding County Carnegie Library Centennial Event at the OSU Extension Building at the
fairgrounds; details TBA (Paulding)
June 20 Harleys and Hot
Rods – Harley Davidson Sales and Service, Napoleon. Park & Shine for 4 summer parties with
Food, Friends, Music, Hot Bikes, and Cool Cars. Visit www.h-dsales.com, 5-9pm Call 419-592-7123, or find them on Facebook at “Napoleon
Harley-Davidson” (Henry)
June 20 Third Thursday ~ Enjoy
the Third Thursday in Downtown Defiance. Third Thursdays are traditionally a
celebration of art, entertainment, conversation and refreshments. Take this
opportunity to stroll Downtown and reconnect from 4-7pm. (Defiance)
June 22 Henry County Historical Society 2013 Garden Tour – 229 W. Clinton, Napoleon 10am-4pm. Nine beautiful gardens will
be featured including Roses, Shade, Fairy, Herb and English gardens. Visit www.henrycountyhistory.org. (419)592-8006 (Henry)
June 29 Dr. Mor
B.S. “Presents
the Scared Stiff Down by the River” Free movies at dusk with games, prizes and
more (Pontiac Park at dusk) (Defiance)
June 29 Henry County
Rib Fest – N. Perry St. Napoleon. Taste the best ribs on the Maumee River! 13 different local vendors heat up Downtown
Napoleon. Join us as we rock NW
Ohio! (419)592-1786. (530-11PM) (Henry)
June 30 Art in the Park ~ Celebrate
“Art in the Park’s” 33rd arts and crafts fair. Enjoy food, crafts and
activities. 11am to 4:30pm – rain or shine. “Art in the Park” is sponsored by
The Friends of the Defiance Public Library. 11:00a-4:30p Located
on the fort grounds in historic Downtown Defiance. (Defiance)
July 3 River City
Rodders Classic Car Cruise In – E. Washington St.
Napoleon. Check www.rivercityrodders.org for more info. (6-8PM)
(Henry)
July 3 Fireworks ~ Join us at the confluence of the Maumee and Auglaize rivers as we celebrate the
nation’s birthday. Fireworks begin at dusk. Enjoy them from Pontiac Park, Kingsbury or the
Fort Grounds. (Defiance)
July 6 Napoleon
Triathlon Challenge – Glenwood Park Napoleon. An individual or team triathlon (swim, bike,
run) event for beginners to experienced athletes! Visit their website for many more details – www.napoleontriathlon.com (Henry)
July 7 Motorama Open to the self-propelled, motorized or powered “anything.”
Antique cars, customs, rods, fire trucks, and cycles. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m at Auglaize Village. Admission is : Adult $3, Seniors $2, Students
(12-18) $1, under 12 free with an adult supervision.
(Defiance)
July 9-13
Paulding County 4-H Camp (Paulding)
July 10
Paulding County Hospital Foundation’s Dr. Mark Teets Memorial Golf Tournament
at Auglaize Golf Club, contact 419-399-1138 (Paulding)
July 12 Napoleon Elks
“Rally in the Alley” – 126 E. Clinton Napoleon. Food and cold beverages available. (419) 592-6611. (6-11PM) (Henry)
July 18 Harleys and Hot
Rods - Harley Davidson Sales and Service, Napoleon. Park & Shine for 4 summer parties with
Food, Friends, Music, Hot Bikes, and Cool Cars. Visit www.h-dsales.com, 5-9pm Call 419-592-7123, or find them on Facebook at “Napoleon
Harley-Davidson” (Henry)
July 18 Third
Thursday ~ Enjoy the Third Thursday in
Downtown Defiance. Third Thursdays are traditionally a celebration of art,
entertainment, conversation and refreshments. Take this opportunity to stroll
Downtown and reconnect from 4-7pm. (Defiance)
July 19 – 21 Ball
Summer Fest This event is held at the
Defiance County Fairgrounds. The fest was created to provide an affordable
family weekend and to make better use of the fair grounds. The festival
originally planned as "The Defiance County Summer Fest" changed it
name to "The Ball Summer Fest" in memory of one of the original
planning committee members, county resident Randy Ball, who died of cancer in
2009. (Defiance)
July 20 3rd
Annual Optimist Triathlon and Biathlon 8:00 am start at the Defiance
Reservoir (.5 M swim, 12 M bike, 3.1 M run) top 5 men & women win money,
500,200,100 75,50 For entry go to Trifind.com and sign up. Contact Sam Switzer for more details 419-782-4116. (Defiance)
July 21 An
Ice Cream Celebration – The Heritage Center will be the place to celebrate
National Ice Cream Day with family & friends. Refreshment, entertainment & history to
enjoy! (419) 592-4568. (1 – 400PM) (Henry)
July 25
The Paulding County Township Association’s fish and chicken fry, 5-7 p.m., at the county extension
building (Paulding)
July
27 Dr. Mor
B.S. “Presents the Scared Stiff
Down by the River” Free movies at dusk with games, prizes and more (Pontiac
Park at dusk) (Defiance)
July 27 Tigertown 5000
Road Race – Liberty Center High School. One of Northwest Ohio’s fastest and funniest
5K races. Over 50 sponsors (Mizuno, Bob
Evans, Anheuser Busch, Monster Energy, Culligan Water & Buffalo Wild Wings)
that provide fantastic food and door prize giveaways. www.tigertown5000.com (9AM) (Henry)
July
26-28 Hamler Summer Fest Willkommen to the 45th Annual Hamler Summer
Fest! Great German food and beer! Huge wooden dance floor! The best Polka Bands in the nation! Check out the band list at www.hamlersummerfest.com (Henry)
Aug. 1-4
Highway 127 Corridor Sale,
also called the “World’s Longest Yardsale,” covering Ohio to Alabama along U.S.
127. Visit www.127sale.com (Paulding)
August 2 Napoleon Elks
“Rally in the Alley” – 126 E. Clinton Napoleon. Food and cold beverages available. (419) 592-6611. (6-11PM) (Henry)
Aug. 3
John Paulding Historical Society chicken barbecue, 4-7 p.m. (Paulding)
August 7 River City
Rodders Classic Car Cruise In – E. Washington St.
Napoleon. Check www.rivercityrodders.org for more info. (6-8PM)
(Henry)
August 9-15 Henry County Fair – HC Fairgrounds 821 S. Perry St. Napoleon. Down home fun for all. Enjoy an incredible list of events during the
week. (419)592-9096. For a full schedule see www.henrycountyfair.org. (Daily 7AM-11PM)
(Henry)
August
8 - 10 20th
Annual Defiance 3 Rivers Car Club. Car and Trailers house for viewing at
Northtowne Mall. For Information call 419-758-3550 (Defiance)
August 10 & 11 POW
WOW ~
Auglaize
Village hosts a POW WOW. Saturday 12-? Sunday 1-5pm. (Defiance)
Aug. 10
“A Day In the Park” at
Riverside Memorial Park in Antwerp. For information call Antwerp Chamber of
Commerce, 419-258-1722 (Paulding)
August 15 Harleys and
Hot Rods - Harley Davidson Sales and Service, Napoleon. Park & Shine for 4 summer parties with
Food, Friends, Music, Hot Bikes, and Cool Cars. Visit www.h-dsales.com, 5-9pm Call 419-592-7123, or find them on Facebook at “Napoleon
Harley-Davidson” (Henry)
August 15 Third
Thursday ~ Enjoy the Third Thursday in
Downtown Defiance. Third Thursdays are traditionally a celebration of art,
entertainment, conversation and refreshments. Take this opportunity to stroll
Downtown and reconnect from 4-7pm. (Defiance)
August 17 – 24 Defiance
County Fair ~ 2013 Defiance County Fair dates!! check out their website for
more information. http://defiancefair.com/
(Defiance)
August 17
Dr. Mor
B.S. “Presents the Scared Stiff
Down by the River” Free movies at dusk with games, prizes and more (Pontiac
Park at dusk) (Defiance)
August 17-18 Deshler
Corn City Festival - Deshler Park Deshler. Rides, a Parade,
Volleyball, Kiddie Tractor Pulls, Chicken BBQ, 1K and 5K runs, Live Musical
Entertainment, Deshler Idol contest, Red Wanting Blue of Columbus, OH, along
with great food.! www.deshlerohiochamber.com (419)278-0285
or (419)278-3483 (Sat 10AM - ? Sun 11 -
5PM) (Henry)
August 24 The Maumee Valley Car Club
presents the 29th Annual Car Show for Hospice 2013 and Conquer Childhood Cancer
at Ponitac Park. For car show information call Lynn Lantz at 419-782-7255. (Defiance)
September 7 Military Day & Wing Fest ~ Auglaize Village presents their annual Military Day - Honor those who
have given their all that
freedom may prevail. Military ID or DD-214 gets you in free. 9am - 5pm Flag
raising will be at 9am. Admission is: Adult $3, Seniors $2, Students (12-18) $1, under 12 free with
an adult supervision. Extra cost for Wing Fest (Defiance)
September 7 Tunnel
to Towers
Defiance Run/Walk is a 5K to honor the legacy of love given to us by Stephen
Siller, FDNY, who laid down his life on 9/11 by "doing good" in his
name. Registration begins at 7am. The race begins at 8:46am at the Defiance
Fire Department. Cost is $25, 12 and under free with paid parent. Email them at
t2tdefiance@gmail.com or visit their facebook page to read more info. http://www.facebook.com/#!/t2tdefiance
(Defiance)
September 8 16th Annual Napoleon Fall Festival – HC Fairgrounds S. Perry St. Napoleon. Live musical entertainment, huge car show,
all kinds of fun for the kids, flea market, crafts, lip-smacking good food –
don’t miss it! (419) 265-0314. (9AM-4PM) (Henry)
Sept. 8
3rd Annual Car show sponsored
by Paulding County Senior Center downtown on the square, noon-4 p.m. (Paulding)
Sept. 11 Annual Paulding Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, 12:30 p.m. at Auglaize Golf Club. Call 419-399-5215 for information (Paulding)
Sept. 11 Annual Paulding Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, 12:30 p.m. at Auglaize Golf Club. Call 419-399-5215 for information (Paulding)
September 14-15 St.
Augustine Turtle Fest – HC Fairgrounds. Place your bets on the turtle races, enjoy
both Adult and Kid games. Plus, great
live music. Silent auctions, a basket
raffle and outstanding food. (419)
789-8826 (Henry)
Sept.
14 Paulding County Hospital
Foundation’s “Strides for Scholarships” 5K race, 10K relay run and 1 mile run/walk
(Paulding)
Sept. 14
United Way of Paulding County’s Women’s Expo (Paulding)
September 21 LC Fall Fest – Downtown Liberty Center.
Food, outstanding entertainment, crafts, games. LC goes all out to welcome you in for their
Fall Fest – soak in the great times! All
proceeds benefit Liberty Center Parks.
(419) 822-7806 or (419) 533-3321 (Henry)
September 21 Malinta
Fest - Monroe Twp. Fire Dept., Co. Road K2 in Malinta. Flea Market,
Live Auction, Four Corners Car Truck Tractor Show, Kids Fun area, Chicken BBQ,
Community Historical Society open, Live Music, Kiddie Tractor Pull - plus a lot
more Family Fun! (419) 256-6779. (10AM-10PM) (Henry)
September
20 – 22 Falling Leaves Thanksgiving Roundup ~ Horse lovers weekend campout. Ride, drive, buy, sell, and
trade. 3 Rivers Native American Gathering ~ 3 Sisters ~ How Native Americans
planted their food ~ Covered wagons, Carriage & Buggie rides - 5 miles tour
of Fort Defiance. Located at 19664 Powers Road, Defiance Ohio. 2 miles west of
Defiance, 1/2 mile south of Auglaize Village. More information contact Danny
Branhan 419-782-9427 or 419-576-6482. (Defiance)
Sept.
20-22 Annual Flat Rock Creek Fall
Festival, Paulding County Fairgrounds.
For more information, contact the Paulding Chamber of Commerce, 419-399-5215; www.flatrockcreekfestival.com; facebook.com/flatrockcreekfest (Paulding)
Sept. 22 Antique & Classic Truck Show at John Paulding Historical
Society Museum, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Paulding)
Sept. 26 Paulding County Economic Development Annual Business & Industry Appreciation Banquet at the OSU Extension Center, social hour 5:30-6:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Call 419-399-8282 for information. (Paulding)
Sept. 28 Antwerp Community Development Committee’s Big Hole Golf Outing; contact Tina Conley, 419-506-0170 (Paulding)
Sept. 26 Paulding County Economic Development Annual Business & Industry Appreciation Banquet at the OSU Extension Center, social hour 5:30-6:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Call 419-399-8282 for information. (Paulding)
Sept. 28 Antwerp Community Development Committee’s Big Hole Golf Outing; contact Tina Conley, 419-506-0170 (Paulding)
September 28 One Step at a Time 5K Run/Walk is to help raise awareness about depression and its sometimes fatal results.....Suicide. This run/walk is in memory of Scott Hammersmith and those who have died by suicide. Race begins at 9:00am Visit the website www.onestepatatime5krunwalk.com (Defiance)
September 28 Annual RibFest Downtown Defiance.
Ribs, Horseshoe Tournament, Music and more. Event begins at 2pm with 3rd
Annual Horseshoe Tournament hosted by Alan Francis. Headlining band will be
Nashville Crush. (Defiance)
Oct.
3 Paulding County Carnegie Library’s Fall
Extravaganza, 6 p.m.;
details to be announced (Paulding)
October 5 Johnny Appleseed Festival Auglaize Village hosts it's biggest event of the year! The village becomes a beehive of activities, featuring crafts and the production of apple butter and sorghum molasses. An antique tractor pull, garden tractor pull and pre-1840 encampment. FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!!! Admission is : Adult $3, Seniors $2, Students (12-18) $1, under 12 free with an adult supervision. (Defiance)
Oct. 10
Meet the Candidates Night,
sponsored by the Paulding County Progress, held at Paulding County Senior
Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. (Paulding)
Oct.
19 Antwerp Community Development
Committee’s Haunted Walk, adult
and kids’ hayrides, night at the park (Paulding)
Oct.
23 Caregiver Mini-Conference from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Paulding County
Senior Center. All ages welcome to attend. RSVP required by calling 419-399-3650 (Paulding)
Oct.
24 Paulding Chamber of Commerce’s
Celebrity Waiter event (Paulding)
Oct. 26 United Way of Paulding County Halloween
party (Paulding)
October 26 Halloween Parade Enjoy the Annual Lions Club Parade in Downtown Defiance begins at 7pm. Floats, bands, food and so much more. (Defiance)
October 31 Trick or Treat Enjoy the traditional trick or treat in Defiance from 6:00p-7:30p. (Defiance)
Nov. 1 Red Hat Fall Festival at the Paulding County Senior Center, 11 a.m., RSVP at 419-399-3650 (Paulding)
Nov. 2
Annual “Beacon of Hope”
dinner and auction, presented by Community Health Professionals of Paulding at
the county extension building; call 419-399-4708 (Paulding)
November 9 Northwestern Ohio Scholarship Pageant –Defiance Community Auditorium (Defiance)
Nov. 12 Veterans Day Celebration at Paulding County Senior Center, 11:30 a.m., honoring Korean War veterans, all veterans invited (Paulding)
November 12 – 16 Festival of Trees ~ Defiance Area YMCA’s annual festival located at the Eagles Club in Defiance. (Defiance)
November 14-17 Symphony of Trees AmVets Hall 2250 N.
Scott St. Napoleon. Beautiful trees and
Holiday festivities benefiting Northwest Ohio children through three
agencies. Follow them at www.symphonyoftrees.com. Full event listings
online! (Henry)
November 28 16th Annual Turkey Trot at Independence Dam State Park. Thurs. Nov. 28th @ 8:30am. 4 mile run or fun walk. Pre-registration fee of $20 includes a moisture wicking T-shirt and door prizes. PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY - NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. Prizes will be awarded for the 4 mile run. Limit to 600 participants (Defiance)
November 28 16th Annual Turkey Trot at Independence Dam State Park. Thurs. Nov. 28th @ 8:30am. 4 mile run or fun walk. Pre-registration fee of $20 includes a moisture wicking T-shirt and door prizes. PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY - NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. Prizes will be awarded for the 4 mile run. Limit to 600 participants (Defiance)
November 29 Black Friday Pancake & Sausage
Breakfast - Harley
Davidson Sales and Service, Napoleon. Visit www.h-dsales.com, 9am –until they
run out! Call 419-592-7123, or find them
on Facebook at “Napoleon Harley-Davidson” (Henry)
December 7 Liberty Center Merchants Christmas Open House – Liberty Center Library Annex.
Many vendors, Santa Claus, Movie at the LC Library for the kids, Horse
and wagon rides, tree lighting – come join the fun! (419)533-3321 (Henry)
Dec.
14 Payne Christmas Walk, sponsored by Payne Friends of the
Library. (Paulding)
December 14-15 Henry County Historical Society Christmas
Open House – Bloomfield Home Museum 229 W. Clinton St.
Napoleon. Celebrate the Holidays of
today by remembering the beautiful times past.
www.henrycountyhistory.org (Sat.
5-8PM, Sun. 1-4 PM) (419) 592-8006. (Henry)
