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Sunday, September 27, 2009

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

Through Sept. 27

The Barnesville Pumpkin Festival will run through Sept. 27. It features a pumpkin weigh-in for the largest pumpkin, pumpkin treats including ice cream, pies and cookies, contests for the longest beard and a fiddle-playing championship. Hours: Saturday 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: free. Information: 740-425-2593 or www.discoverohio.com.



RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

Through Oct. 25

The Ohio Renaissance Festival will run each weekend through Oct. 25 at Renaissance Park in Harveysburg. This 30-acre English village entertains visitors with more than 100 shows on 12 stages and live jousting tournaments. The festival also is home to one of the largest and most unique open-air marketplaces in Ohio. Location: 317 Brimstone Road. Hours: Sundays 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: adults $19.99, children $9.99. Information: 513-897-7000 or www.renfestival.com.



FLEITZ PUMPKIN FARM

Through Oct. 31

The Fleitz Pumpkin Farm in Oregon will be open through Oct. 31. A free corn maze and kids' straw bale maze will be offered. Location: 7133 Seaman St. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission: free. Information: 419-836-7613 or www.fleitzpumpkinfarm.com.



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.



CEDAR POINT

HALLOWEEKENDS

Through Nov. 1

Cedar Point will celebrate the 13th annual HalloWeekends through Nov. 1 with the addition of two new haunted houses and three lives shows. The event has both scare zones, which will be closed on Sundays, and family-friendly areas. Location: 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky. Hours: Fridays 6 p.m.-midnight, Saturdays noon to midnight, Sundays 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission: adults $44.99, juniors and seniors $19.99. Information: 419-627-2350 or www.halloweekends.com.



GHOSTLY MANOR

Through Nov. 1

This "old mansion" haunted attraction in Sandusky is guaranteed to scare even the toughest visitor. Location: 3319 Milan Road. Hours: Sundays-Thursdays noon-6 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays noon-10:30 p.m. Admission: $11. Information: 419-626-4467 or www.ghostlymanor.com.



RACE FOR THE CURE

Sept. 27

The Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure, the largest run/walk event in the area, will take place Sept. 27 in downtown Toledo. Proceeds from the event will go towards breast cancer education, screening, treatment and research, with 75 percent staying in the area. Time: 7:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Information: 419-724-CURE or www.komennwohio.org.



OKSOBERFEST

Oct. 3

We Care Faith Partners is sponsoring Oksoberfest, an alcohol-free family event on Oct. 3 in Lima. Location: 700 block of South Main Street. Hours: noon-9 p.m. Information: 419-303-1969.



TIFFIN FLEA MARKET

Oct. 3-4

The Tiffin Flea Market, sponsored by the Seneca County Jr. Fair Foundation, will be held Oct. 3-4 at the Seneca County Fairgrounds. The flea market will feature a variety of items on display and for sale, including antiques, collectibles, furniture, crafts, produce, sports cards, clothing and more. Location: 100 Hopewell Ave. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 419-983-5084 or www.tiffinfleamarket.com.



Events

LECTURE AND CONCERT

Sept. 29

The Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio in Van Wert will host Dr. Kamal Chemali and Prisca Benoit in a presentation called "Music and the Brain," a concert/lecture about the effects of music on the brain, at 7 p.m. Sept. 29. Location: 10700 Ohio 118 S., Van Wert. Admission: adults $10, students $5. Information: 419-238-NPAC or www.npacvw.org.



VINES AND VICES

Oct. 1

The Town Center at Levis Commons in Perrysburg will host Vines and Vices, an outdoor wine tasting event, on Oct. 1. The event will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northwest Ohio. Hours: 6-10 p.m. Location: intersection of I-475 and Ohio 25 in Perrysburg. Tickets: $50. Information: 419-931-8888 or www.shopleviscommons.com.



Theater

'HATS! THE MUSICAL'

Sept. 26-27

Toledo Repertoire Theatre will present "Hats! The Musical" Sept. 26-27. The show, inspired by the stories of the Red Hat Society, features seven women over 50 who get together for a good time. Time: Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m. Location: 16 10th St. Tickets: $22. Information: 419-243-9277 or www.toledorep.org.



'THE WEDDING SINGER'

Oct. 1-4

The Stranahan Theater will present "The Wedding Singer" Oct. 1-4. Time: Thursday-Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Location: 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. Tickets: $20-$46. Information: 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.



'GIRLS NIGHT'

Oct. 3

Entertainment Events Productions presents "Girls Night: The Musical" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at The Ritz Theatre in Tiffin. Location: 30 S. Washington St. Tickets: $20-$50. Information: 419-448-8544 or www.ritztheatre.org.



Music

SNOW PATROL

Sept. 27

Snow Patrol will perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at Lifestyle Communities Pavilion in Columbus. Tickets: $28. Location: 405 Neil Ave. Information: 614-461-LIVE or www.ticketmaster.com.



JARS OF CLAY

Sept. 27

Jars of Clay, with Thousand Foot Krutch, Audio Adrenaline, B. Reith, This Beautiful Republic and FM Static, will perform Sept. 27 at the Marion County Fairgrounds at Creation Festivals, the largest Christian music festival in the nation. Tickets: $20. Location: 220 E. Fairgrounds. Information: 740-387-6822 or www.effectfest.com.



JACK TAYLOR QUARTET

Sept. 27

The Jack Taylor Quartet will perform at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Fins Seafood & Grille in Findlay. Location: 1801 Broad Ave. Information: 419-429-1900.



ARCTIC MONKEYS

Sept. 28

Arctic Monkeys will perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at Newport Music Hall in Columbus. Tickets: $25. Location: 1722 N. High St. Information: 614-294-1659 or www.ticketmaster.com.



MOBY

Sept. 29

Moby will perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit. Tickets: $29.50. Location: 431 E. Congress St. Information: 313-961-8137 or www.livenation.com.



BLINK-182

Sept. 30

Blink-182 will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls. Tickets: $26-$69. Location: 1145 W. Steels Corners Road. Information: 330-920-8040 or www.livenation.com.



BRAND NEW

Oct. 1

Brand New will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City in Cleveland. Tickets: $22. Location: 1887 W. Third St. Information: 216-522-4822 or www.livenation.com.



BEFORE THEIR EYES

Oct. 1

Before Their Eyes will perform at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Peabody's Downunder in Cleveland. Tickets: $10. Location: 2083 E. 21st St. Information: 216-776-9999 or www.ticketmaster.com.



EDDIE MOLINA

Oct. 1

Eddie Molina will perform at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Fins Seafood & Grille, Findlay. Location: 1801 Broad Ave. Information: 419-429-1900.



TAYLOR SWIFT

Oct. 3

Taylor Swift will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Tickets: $23-$52.50. Location: 1 Center Court. Information: 800-332-2287 or www.ticketmaster.com.



AFI

Oct. 4

AFI will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at Newport Music Hall in Columbus. Tickets: $25. Location: 1722 N. High St. Information: 614-294-1659 or www.ticketmaster.com.



Exhibits

'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. Location: 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, near Dayton. Information: 937-255-3286 or 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: 937-255-3286 or www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.



'HUGGING AND

WRESTLING'

Through Jan. 10

"Hugging and Wrestling: Contemporary Israeli Photography and Video" at Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland presents photographic and video works by Israeli artists, most of whom live in or are from Tel Aviv. The exhibit runs through Jan. 10. Cost: $4. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 8501 Carnegie Ave. Information: 216-421-8671 or www.mocacleveland.org.



'LITGRAPHIC'

Oct. 2-Jan. 31

About 146 pieces of art from graphic novels will be on display at the Toledo Museum of Art as part of "Litgraphic: The World of the Graphic Novel." The exhibit will feature topics ranging from heart-wrenching to thought-provoking to risquι. Admission: free. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Location: 2445 Monroe St. Information: 419-255-8000 or www.toledomuseum.org.



Ticket Watch

Tickets are now on sale for the following events:

• The Bravery -- Oct. 5, 7 p.m.; St. Andrews Hall, Detroit; $16; 313-961-8137 or www.livenation.com.

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

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

• Kate Voegle -- Oct. 7, 7 p.m.; House of Blues, Cleveland; $15-$20; 216-523-2583 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• They Might Be Giants -- Oct. 8, 8 p.m.; St. Andrews Hall, Detroit; $15; 313-961-8137 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• B.B. King -- Oct. 9, 8 p.m.; House of Blues, Cleveland; $65; 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.

• White Tie Affair -- Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m.; St. Andrews Hall, Detroit; $13.50; 313-961-8137 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• Boys Like Girls -- Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m.; Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, Columbus; $9.79; 614-461-LIVE 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.

• Lynyrd Skynyrd -- Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m.; Lucas County Arena, Toledo; $39.50-$79; 419-255-3300 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• Bucky Covington -- Oct. 15, 8 p.m.; Ohio Expo Center Quarter Horse Corral, Columbus; $20; 614-644-4000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• The Mars Volta -- Oct. 16, 8 p.m.; House of Blues, Cleveland; $35; 216-523-2583 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• Kelly Clarkson -- Oct. 17, 8 p.m.; Covelli Centre, Youngstown; $35.50-$45.50; 330-746-5600 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• Taking Back Sunday -- Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m.; Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, Columbus; $19.99; 614-461-LIVE or www.ticketmaster.com.

• Zac Brown Band -- Oct. 23, 7 p.m.; Schottenstein Center, Columbus; $24.50; 1-800-ARENA-01 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• Eric Church -- Oct. 23, 8 p.m.; Screamin' Willie's, Columbus; $20; 614-866-5920 or www.ticketmaster.com.

• Sean Kingston -- Oct. 28, 7 p.m.; House of Blues, Cleveland; $22; 216-523-2583 or www.ticketmaster.com.

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

• Train -- Nov. 4, 7 p.m.; House of Blues, Cleveland; $34; 216-523-2583 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.

• Miley Cyrus -- Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m.; Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland; $39.50-$79.50; 800-332-2287 or www.livenation.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 or write to P.O. Box 609, Findlay, Ohio 45839-06309.
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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.

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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.