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Weekend: Get Out! Your guide to fun in our area

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GREAT TRAIL FESITVAL Aug. 29-30 and Sept. 5-7

The Great Trail Festival will be held Aug. 29-30 and Sept. 5-7 at Great Trail Festival Grounds in Malvern. It is a French and Indian era recreation near the famous Great Indian Trail. Two full weekends of old time entertainment and activities are planned. Admission: adults $5, youth $4, children are free. Location: 6331 Canton Road. Information: 330-794-9100 or www.greattrailfestival.com.

SANDUSKY COUNTY FAIR Aug. 29-30

Sandusky County Fair will run through Aug. 30 at Sandusky County Fairgrounds. Entertainment includes truck races, demo derbies, tractor pulls and featured entertainment in the grandstand. Location: 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. Information: 419-332-5604 or www.sanduskycountyfair.com.

FRONTIER SKILLS WEEKEND Aug. 29-30

Frontier Skills Weekend will run Aug. 29-30 at Fort Meigs. Event will highlight the duties of these soldiers and the skills needed to survive in frontier Ohio. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: adults $9, students $5, Ohio Historical Society members $1 and children five and under are free. Location: 29100 W. River Road, Perrysburg. Information: 800-283-8916 or www.ohiohistory.org.

TIFFIN DOLL SHOW AND SALE Aug. 30

The 41st Annual Tiffin Doll Show and Sale will held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 30 at Seneca County Opportunity Center in Tiffin. Admission: $2; children 12 and under are free. Location: 780 E. Seneca County 20. Information: 419-447-7445 or 419-443-9694.

UT WALKING TOURS Sept. 3

University of Toledo Walking Tours: Living High in the Warehouse District will be held in downtown Toledo from 12-1 p.m. Sept. 3. University of Toledo's Urban Affairs Center and Toledo-Lucas County Public Library are sponsoring the lunchtime tours led by guides trained in Toledo's history and architecture. Location: Washington and St. Clair streets. Information: 419-530-3591 or uac.utoledo.edu.

TRI-STATE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Sept. 3-6

The Fall Tri-State Bluegrass Festival will be held Sept. 3-6 at the Noble County Fairgrounds in Kendallville, Ind. Admission: weekend pass $25, Thursday $6.75, Friday $8, Saturday $15, Sunday $12. Hours: Thursday 6:15-10 p.m., Friday 6-10:30 p.m., Saturday 11:15 a.m.-10:40 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-10:10 p.m. Information: 260-432-4485 or www.bluegrassusa.net.

FLAG CITY FIESTA Sept. 19

The Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center will host Flag City Fiesta from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 19. Event will include food, exhibits, vendors, crafts, storytelling, music, dance and more. Visitors should bring a lawn chair. Admission: $5 suggested donation per person. Location: 817 Harmon St., Findlay. Information: 419-423-4954 or http://blackheritagelibrary.org/.

CORN MAZE ADVENTURE Through Oct. 31

At the 2009 Corn Maze Adventure at Maize Valley Market and Winery, Hartville, families are challenged to complete a larger-than-life corn maze that highlights the two Civil War battles that took place in Ohio's Meigs and Columbiana counties. Event runs through Oct. 31. Location: 6193 Edison St. NE. Information: 330-877-8344 or www.discoverohio.com.

TASTE OF CLEVELAND Sept. 4-7

Interview musicians and expand your culinary knowledge Sept. 4-7 at the Taste of Cleveland at Time Warner Cable Amphitheater. Admission: Friday-Sunday, free; Monday, $1. Location: 351 Canal Road. Information: 216-464-4850 ext. 3072 or www.cleveland.com/tasteofcleveland.

Music

LIL WAYNE Aug. 30

Lil Wayne will perform at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at DTE Energy Music Theater in Michigan. Tickets: $29.75-$125.75. Location: Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. Information: 248-377-0100 or www.ticketmaster.com.

GENE PARKER JAZZ TRIO Aug. 30

The Gene Parker Jazz Trio will perform 5-8 p.m. Aug. 30 at Fins Seafood & Grille. Location: 1801 Broad Ave., Findlay. Information: 419-429-1900.

BLINK-182 WITH WEEZER Sept. 2

Blink-182 will perform with Weezer at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls. Tickets: $26-$69. Location: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road. Information: 800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

O.A.R.

Sept. 4

O.A.R. will perform at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Meadowbrook Music Festival in Michigan. Tickets: $20-$35. Location: 3554 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills. Information: 248-377-0100 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Exhibits

'BEYOND THE ORDINARY'(Through Aug. 30

�Beyond the Ordinary� at Cincinnati Art Museum, which runs through Aug. 30, is inspired by the special exhibition �Outside the Ordinary: Contemporary Art in Glass, Wood and Ceramics� from the Wolf Collection, which features more than 65 pieces by the foremost artists working in contemporary craft today. Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati. Information: 513-639-2005 or www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

'SCULPTOR OF WOMEN'(Through Sept. 6

�Bessie Potter Vonnoh: Sculptor of Women� will be on view through Sept. 6 at Cincinnati Art Museum. The exhibit, the first dedicated to the work of Vonnoh, features 35 sculptures from 1895-1930 and two portraits of the artist by her painter-husband, Robert Vonnoh. Location: 953 Eden Park Drive. Cost: $4 parking fee for general admission. Information: 513-639-2995 or www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

'OWENS FACULTY MAKE ART'(Through Sept. 17

Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus' Library Gallery will host �Owens Faculty Make Art� through Sept. 17. The artwork is presented by Owens fine arts faculty members Ruth Foote and Kevin Schroeder. Admission: free. Location: Education Center Room 176, 3200 Bright Road. Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Information:1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 3088 or www.owens.edu.

'OUR TOWN'(Through Sept. 18

Owens Community College's Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery will host �Our Town,� an array of paintings presented by area artists who are members of the Monday Morning Painters, through Sept. 18. Admission: free. Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2721 or www.owens.edu.

ART WALK Through September

The Arts Zone and Warehouse District in downtown Toledo will come alive as its galleries and artist studios open to the public every third Thursday through September. Hours: 6-9 p.m. Information: 419-254-2787 or www.acgt.org.

WARRIOR AIRMEN Through Dec. 31

The Warrior Airmen Exhibit presents the role of Air Force Airmen on the ground and in the air in Afghanistan and Iraq, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force through Dec. 31. Cost: free. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Location: 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, near Dayton. Information: www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.

100 MISSIONS UP NORTH Through Dec. 31

A large exhibit showcases the history and traditions of Air Force Airmen flying hazardous missions over North Vietnam during the Southeast Asia War. Cost: free. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Location: 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, near Dayton. Information: www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.

Ticket Watch

Tickets are now on sale for the following events:

� Blink-182 with Weezer -- Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m.; Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls; $26-$69; 800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

� �The Phantom of the Opera� -- Sept. 8, 8 p.m.; Detroit Opera House; $21.50-$71.50; 313-237-SING or www.ticketmaster.com.

� Britney Spears -- Sept. 8, 8 p.m.; Palace of Auburn Hills, Michigan; $39.50-$498; 248-377-0100 or www.ticketmaster.com.

� Regina Spektor -- Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m.; Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor; $32.50-$48; 734-668-8397 or www.ticketmaster.com.

� Family Force 5 -- Sept. 18, 6 p.m.; Newport Music Hall, Columbus; $14; 614-294-1659 or www.ticketmaster.com.

� Owl City -- Sept. 21, 7 p.m.; Grog Shop, Cleveland; $12; 216-321-5588 or www.ticketmaster.com.

� Kings of Leon -- Sept. 23, 8 p.m.; Schottenstein Center, Columbus; $42; 800-273-6201 or www.ticketmaster.com.

� Secondhand Serenade -- Sept. 26, 6 p.m.; Crofoot Ballroom, Michigan; $18; www.ticketmaster.com.

� Vanilla Ice -- Sept. 26, 7 p.m.; Peabody's Downunder, Cleveland; $16; 216-776-9999 or www.ticketmaster.com.

� The Academy Is... -- Sept. 26, 6 p.m.; Newport Music Hall, Columbus; $15; 614-294-1659 or www.ticketmaster.com.

� Mutemath -- Sept. 26, 7 p.m.; House of Blues, Cleveland; $20; 216-523-2583 or www.ticketmaster.com.

� Snow Patrol -- Sept. 27, 7 p.m.; Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, Columbus; $28; 614-461-LIVE or www.ticketmaster.com.

� Arctic Monkeys -- Sept. 28, 7 p.m.; Newport Music Hall, Columbus; $25; 614-294-1659 or www.ticketmaster.com.

� Taylor Swift -- Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m.; Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland; $23-$52.50; 800-332-2287 or www.ticketmaster.com.

� AFI -- Oct. 4, 7 p.m.; Newport Music Hall, Columbus; $25; 614-294-1659 or www.ticketmaster.com.

� Miley Cyrus -- Oct. 6, 7 p.m.; Palace of Auburn Hills, Michigan; $39.50-$79.50; 248-377-0100 or www.ticketmaster.com.

� Hanson -- Oct. 6, 6 p.m.; House of Blues, Cleveland; $28; 216-523-2583 or www.ticketmaster.com.

� Colbie Caillat -- Oct. 13, 6 p.m.; Newport Music Hall, Columbus; $20; 614-294-1659 or www.ticketmaster.com.

� Metallica -- Oct. 15, 7 p.m.; Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland; $52.50-$72.50; 800-332-2287 or www.ticketmaster.com.

� Cartel -- Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m.; The Basement, Columbus; $16.50; 614-294-1659 or www.ticketmaster.com.

� Bruce Springsteen -- Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland; $58-$92; 800-332-2287 or www.ticketmaster.com.

These items are listed weekly from information provided to The Courier and the Review Times. To be considered for submission, information must be received by noon the Monday before intended publication. For additional events, visit www.thecourier.com or www.reviewtimes.com. To include an event in this calendar, send an e-mail to getout@thecourier.com or write to P.O. Box 609, Findlay, Ohio 45839-06309.

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LATEST COMMENTS Last 10 comments submitted by our readers...

Mark wrote in article "Officials say stuck cars may be towed":

Snow, snow and more snow

We should all know by now, it's going to snow, but you know, people still want to go when we all know we better not go.

2/9/2010 2:47:48 PM

tim wrote in article "Officials say stuck cars may be towed":

Kyle....It's another story

This was definately a City of Findlay plow. Just wondering....

2/9/2010 2:45:32 PM

A wrote in article "Sheriff reminds motorists of road level advisories":

Thank You!

I would like to thank all those involved in the city and county who are trying very hard to make the best of a bad storm. Yes,...

2/9/2010 2:36:10 PM

Understanding wrote in article "Officials say stuck cars may be towed":

snow

I don't think the woman who complained that "too much snow had been piled at the end of her street, blocking her view" was in th...

2/9/2010 2:28:17 PM

Kyle wrote in article "Officials say stuck cars may be towed":

To Tim

It's a very good possibility that a plow with it's blade up was not a City of Findlay plow. Many people have their own plows and...

2/9/2010 1:17:57 PM

SNOW REMOVAL wrote in article "Officials say stuck cars may be towed":

SNOW REMOVAL

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AFFORDABLE SNOW REMOVAL CALL MIKE (419) 236-9474...NO NEED TO PICK UP A SHOVEL OR CRANK UP THE SNOWBLOWER...

2/9/2010 12:42:55 PM

HLB wrote in article "Officials say stuck cars may be towed":

That's really sad...

You know, people are rude enough most of the time in this city and this last storm when random folks pulled together and I saw t...

2/9/2010 12:32:18 PM

rob wrote in article "Officials say stuck cars may be towed":

pile of snow

I cannot believe someone would call up and complain that a pile of snnow was blocking their view. What is this world coming to....

2/9/2010 11:38:49 AM

tim wrote in article "Officials say stuck cars may be towed":

put the blades down this time

Can someone please tell me why I see and saw several snowplows driving down streets that needed plowed with the blades up?

2/9/2010 10:39:25 AM

Jimbo wrote in article "Sheriff reminds motorists of road level advisories":

To Debbie..

I want to express that I understand where you are going with your post, but be practical. If a level 3 is called, that means no...

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News Briefs D.C. trip delayed
A trip to Washington, D.C. that Findlay and Ottawa officials were planning to make this week has been postponed because of the inclement weather.

Findlay Mayor Pete Sehnert said officials have rescheduled the trip for Feb. 23 to meet with a lobbying group and congressional representatives regarding federal spending on flood control projects.

Fostoria requires clearing sidewalks
FOSTORIA -- Fostoria residents are responsible for removing snow and ice from sidewalks within 12 hours of a storm, according to police Capt. Patrick Brooks.

The city code covers residential owners or tenants, and business owners of properties which abut a sidewalk.

An offense is a minor misdemeanor, with a fine of up to $100. Each day constitutes a separate offense.

Library in Forest reschedules event
FOREST -- Because of the expected inclement weather, the Forest-Jackson Public Library has rescheduled its Valentine luncheon planned for Thursday to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18.

Reservations are required. Anyone with questions can call the library at 419-273-2400.

Disc golf tourney set for Saturday
The Ray Heverling Charity Ice Bowl Tournament has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Riverbend Recreation Area, off Ohio 568 east of Findlay.

Registration begins at noon.

The tournament was canceled last Saturday because of a snowstorm.

The Disc Golf Community Association, in cooperation with the Hancock Park District, sponsors the event. Proceeds go to the Family Center of Findlay-Hancock County.

For more information contact Nathan Buck at p_nate@thecatalystcc.com or 419-306-7405. Entry fee is $20. Additional donations are accepted.

Housing Authority meeting postponed
Because of an expected winter storm this week, the Hancock Metropolitan Housing Authority has canceled its regular board meeting scheduled for Thursday. It will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 at the Family Center.

Fostoria library to close Monday
FOSTORIA -- Kaubisch Memorial Public Library will be closed Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of Presidents Day.

Crime Of The Week
Findlay/Hancock County Crime Stoppers is looking for information about a break-in at the Arlington Pharmacy, 200 Main St., at 12:51 a.m. Dec. 28.

A glass pane in the front door of the business was shattered, and entry was made. Once inside, the perpetrators took prescription medications and fled on foot.

Two white males were seen running from the business. The males were possibly in their late teens to early 20s, and possibly entered a vehicle.

People with information about this or any other crime that would lead to an arrest or indictment will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Crime Stoppers can be called weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 419-425-TIPS or 419-425-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.

The Web site is www.hancockcrimestoppers.org.

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