Free Tennis Lessons in Lima Park

Is your daughter or son interested in playing tennis? From June 12 – July 26, 2012 teaching pro Hanna Hager will be helping children ages 4-17 learn the basics and fundamentals of tennis. The Lima Area Tennis Association (L.A.T.A.) and the Lima Parks & Recreation are teaming up again to offer free tennis lessons to the sport’s young, aspiring athletes and in helping them learn the game including fundamentals such as:

• Proper grip
• Forehand
• Backhand
• Ground strokes
• Volleys
• Overheads
• Serving

Junior Tennis – (ages 8-17; minimum age of 8 strongly enforced) will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 10:00 – 11:00am.

Advanced players invited by Hanna Hager, the teaching pro, can continue playing from 11:00-11:30am.

Pee Wee Tennis – (ages 4-8) will be held Thursdays only, June 14 – July 26, from 9:00-9:45am.

Tennis players and children must wear the appropriate attire including: tennis shoes, shorts, shirt, & most importantly – they must have a water bottle for their lessons. You must have a tennis racket. If you do not have a racket, L.A.T.A. will provide one.

Registration is completed on the first day of lessons – donations accepted.

All players must show up by the 3^rd session, no exceptions.

Rally in the Square – Summer 2012

Having trouble finding things to do on a Friday night? Rally in the Square is kicking off its 24^th year with the most live music in Lima. Several artists are performing this June to help get your feet movin’ and groovin’. Listed below are the dates and featured artists:

• June 8 – Naked Karate Girls
• June 15 – The Earthquakers
• June 22 – Stacy Mitchart
• June 29 – Bill “Sauce Boss” Wharten
• July 6 – Naked Karate Girls
• July 13 – Nashville Crush
• July 20 – Larry Lee and Back in the Day
• July 27 – Jim Miller & Friends with Special Guest: Elliott Randall
• August 10 – Kick-n-Flava
• August 17 – After Midnight
• August 24 – The Hipnotix
• August 31 – Funky G and the Groove Machine

Located in front of ArtSpace/Lima, Rally in the Square begins at 5:30pm with music at 6:30pm, rain or shine! So come on out and enjoy good music & ice-cold brews with great people!

For more info, visit: http://www.rallyinthesquare.com/

Winners Selected for Downtown Lima Shopping Pass Contest

Lima, OH – Three lucky winners were chosen today as recipients of prizes from Downtown Lima retailers.  A group of downtown shops joined together to create the Holiday Shopping Pass, a shopping map that rewards downtown shopping with the chance to win prizes.

Carol Graham of Elida won The Relaxation Package, a large gift basket with TV and movie collectibles from Alter Ego Comics, gourmet coffee and tea from The Meeting Place on Market, and a $50 gift certificate from downtown gift shoppe, David’s Finery.

Becky Mack of Lima won The Looking Good Package, made up of a $50 gift certificate from jeweler Don Jenkins, a $50 gift certificate from ladies’ boutique, Nitza’s, and a $50 gift certificate from men’s clothing retailer, Hofeller, Hiatt and Clark.

Kathy May of Elida won The  Pampered Artist Package, containing a 72” Zeikos Pro tripod from Mack Camera, a $50 gift certificate for an art class from ArtSpace Lima, and a $50 gift certificate from décor and gift shoppe, Pears Avenue Boutique.

The Downtown Holiday Shopping Pass was a first for downtown merchants, and is one of many ways they plan to educate consumers on the rich shopping environment available in downtown Lima.  “The Downtown Lima Shopping Pass brought more new faces into the store than almost any other promotion that we’ve participated in since opening in 2005,” said Marc Bowker, owner of Alter Ego Comics on Main Street. “The contest was a great way to promote locally owned businesses and show that Downtown Lima is an exciting place to be.”

For more information on future contests and events, visit Downtown Lima on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/downtownlima.

The Relaxation Package:

The Looking Good Package:

The Pampered Artist Package:

Downtown Lima Shoot Night Offers Inside Look at Historical Buildings

Lima, OH – As part of our Downtown Lima “More Than You Know” Photography Competition, professional photographer Jason Bowers is leading a series of 3 free photography workshops over the summer. Our next shoot night, on July 14^th, will feature an inside look at two historical buildings in downtown Lima – Trinity United Methodist Church and Memorial Hall.

On Thursday, July 14th, 6 pm, attendees should meet at The Meeting Place on Market (220 West Market Street). The night will begin with a short question and answer session, and then move to Trinity United Methodist Church, where participants will have the opportunity to take pictures inside the historical building. After some time there, the group will move to Memorial Hall, where photos can also be taken.

The workshops are not required to participate in the competition, but they offer anyone, regardless of skill level, training in photography techniques. To join the workshops, no registration is required. Just bring your camera and your questions. All workshops are free and open to the public. Junior high age and older welcome!

Jason Bowers graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1998 with a BS in Journalism and concentration in Photojournalism. He worked as a photographer for several newspapers and transitioned into freelance work, discovering that he truly enjoyed working for himself. Jason says, “Over the years, because I’ve had opportunities to photograph so many interesting people, places, and events it’s hard for me to imagine doing anything else. I feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to do what I enjoy for a living.”

The first annual Downtown Lima More Than You Know Photography Competition will accept photographs from both amateurs and professionals throughout the month of August. Photographs must be taken within downtown Lima during 2011. On September 29^th, a reception will be held to showcase the photographs, and a $200 best in show prize will be given, as well as 9 first place awards in the categories of people, places and things. The photographs will be on display throughout downtown Lima in October. For complete rules, visit http://www.downtownlimaohio.com

Contact Person:

Jennifer Brogee
Downtown Lima Committee Member

jennifer@kaffeescape.com
419-236-5711

Live Music All Summer Long in Downtown Lima!

Wow, you will not have a boring weekend this summer in downtown Lima.  The schedule is full of live music concerts, most of them FREE!

Party in the Square

Rally in the Square is a popular event every Friday night throughout the summer in the Town Square.  Concerts are every Friday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.  There’s a very small cover charge.

Dancing Under the Stars

The Lincoln Park Shelter House hosts live music and classic dancing every Friday night, from 7 – 9 pm.  Come to dance, or bring a lawn chair and just watch.  Free!

Music & Good Food

The Meeting Place on Market presents Open Mic night every Friday night, 7 – 10 pm, and concerts most Saturday nights.  Free.

A live band plays most weekends at Mulligan’s Bar after the Rally! 

Ohio Theatre also usually has live music after the Rally.

Big Band Sound

The Lima Area Concert Band has concerts throughout the summer at various locations, including the Civic Center.  On Sunday, June 26th, they give a free concert at the Children’s Garden.  3 pm.

Concerts in the Park

Free Concerts in the Park start Sunday, June 26th, and go throughout the summer.  The concerts start at 7 pm at the Faurot Park Pavilion.

Did we miss any music events?  If so, please add a comment below and we’ll add to our list!

Free Ways to Entertain the Kids This Summer

You don’t have to spend a lot to entertain the kids this summer!  Check out these free options in downtown Lima:

The Children’s Discovery Center at the Allen County Museum offers hands on activities with fun, historical themes.  The museum is free, although a $5/adult donation is suggested.  Located at the corner of Market and Metcalf Streets, the museum is open Tuesday – Friday, 1-5 pm, Sat-Sun, 1-4 pm. Closed Monday.  

The beautiful and whimsical Children’s Garden is delightful for both the young and young at heart.  Maintained by volunteer master gardeners, it boasts over 30 mini gardens, including fairy tale themed garden beds.  Always free, the Children’s Garden is located next to the Allen County Museum on Market Street, and is open May through October, dawn to dusk.

Just last year the Children’s Fountain at Faurot Park was renovated and is already a popular place for children on warm summer days.  The fountain includes a patio children can play on that spouts water in the air at regular intervals.  It’s open during park hours off of North Shore Drive.

The Lima Public Library has started its free Summer Reading Program.  Kids keep track of minutes read, and can enter a drawing for prizes for every 30 minutes of reading.  Sign-up at any library branch – events vary throughout the summer.

Free tennis lessons run June 14^th through July 28^th, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am, at the Collett Street Recreation Area.  All players must attend by the 3^rd session for lessons by pro Hanna Hager.

 Teens might enjoy the following free events in downtown Lima this summer:

• The Lima Astronomical Society will be open every Friday, at dusk, throughout June, July and August for anyone who wants to star gaze using the telescope at the observatory in Schoonover Park
• Downtown Lima Photo Shoot Nights are for photographers of any skill level, with training by professional photography Jason Bowers.  June 9^th, July 14^th, and August 9^th, 6 pm.
• The Concerts in the Park series live music every Sunday night, June 26^th – August 14^th, 7 pm, at the Faurot Park Pavilion.

What other free activities do your kids love?  If we’ve missed any, add a comment and let us know!

 

Photography Shoot Night Dates & Times

As part of our Downtown Lima “More Than You Know” Photography Competition, professional photographer Jason Bowers is leading a series of 3 free photography workshops over the summer.  Participants will be walking as a group through downtown Lima, taking photographs, and learning from an expert!

The workshops are not required to participate in the competition, but they offer anyone, regardless of skill level, training in photography techniques.  To join the workshops, no registration is required.  Just meet the group at the dates and times noted below:

Thursday, June 9th, 6 pm – meet at the Town Square in front of the Civic Center

Thursday, July 14th, 6 pm – meet at The Meeting Place on Market (220 West Market Street)

Tuesday, August 9th, 6 pm – meet at The Met Block (in front of Nitza’s), at 300 North Main Street

All workshops are free and open to the public.   Junior high age and older welcome!

About Jason Bowers:

“I graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1998 with a BS in Journalism and my concentration being Photojournalism. I worked as a photographer for several newspapers and transitioned into freelance work, discovering that I truly enjoyed working for myself. This education and real world experience eventually prepared me to develop my style of wedding photography in particular. In conjunction with the candid photojournalistic approach, I also try to incorporate some contemporary artistic elements as well. Over the years, because I’ve had opportunities to photograph so many interesting people, places, and events it’s hard for me to imagine doing anything else. I feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to do what I enjoy for a living.”

For more information about the photography competition, visit our blog.

First Annual Downtown Lima Photo Competition Launches in June

Culminates in Round Robin Photo Exhibit in the Fall

Lima, OH – Downtown Lima is excited to announce the first annual Downtown Lima “More Than You Know” Photography Competition.

The competition will launch this summer with an arts residency program led by local photographer Jason Bowers.  Mr. Bowers will conduct a workshop with children through the summer parks program, and will lead “Shoot Nights” in June, July and August for photographers of any age and skill.

Both amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit photographs taken within downtown Lima during 2011.  A grand prize of $200 will be awarded to the Best of Show winner.  Additional winners in each people, places and things category, and each age division, will be awarded at $50 each.  Selected photographs will be on display at various locations in downtown Lima throughout October.   Winners will be announced at the exhibit’s opening night on Thursday, September 29^th, 5:30 – 8:30 pm.  The public is invited to browse the round robin exhibit, while enjoying appetizers and drinks, during the opening reception.

“This exhibit will highlight the beauty, uniqueness, and variety found in downtown Lima.  Downtown businesses and organizations are excited to host the entries, and are confident the public will enjoy viewing the exhibit,” says planning committee member, Jennifer Brogee.

Photograph entries will be accepted by Downtown Lima, Inc. from August 1^st through September 1^st.   For complete rules, please visit Downtown Lima’s web site.

About Downtown Lima, Inc:

Downtown Lima, Inc. is a non-profit, membership organization whose mission is to stimulate economic development, improve the appearance and create a positive image of the downtown as a desirable place to work, live, shop and invest.

Contact Person:

Jennifer Brogee
Planning Committee Member
419-236-5711
Jennifer@kaffeescape.com

Downtown Lima More Than You Know Photography Competition Rules

How to Enter the Competition:

1.  Select up to 5 photographs taken within downtown Lima in 2011 (see boundaries, below).

2.  Choose which categories and divisions your photographs will fall into (see categories & divisions, below).

3.  Mount the photographs on white foam core photo board (see sizing information, below).

4.  Write your name, contact information, location and date the photo was taken, and the category and division submitted to, on the back of each photograph board.

5.  Submit the photos to Downtown Lima, Inc., with your $5 submission fee, between August 1st and September 1st, 2011.

First Annual Photography Competition Official Rules

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS: Any photographer may submit up to five photographs (no more than two per category.) A statement may also be taped to the back of each work explaining why it was entered in that category to help jurors determine if it is appropriately entered. Photographs must be the work of the artist and must originate in the camera. Original photographic images, not the print, must have been taken within 2011, within the geographic area defined in this prospectus as Downtown Lima.

SIZE REQUIREMENTS: All photographs must be mounted on 8×10 white photo board. This photo board can be purchased at most art and photograph supply stores, including Mack Camera, 119 N. Elizabeth Street, in downtown Lima.

DEFINITION OF GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDRIES: For the purposes of this competition, Downtown Lima is defined as the rectangular bordered by:  Grand Avenue on the North, Calumet Avenue on the East, Kibby Street on the South and Jameson Avenue on the West.

ENTRY FEES: A non-refundable entry fee of $5 per entry allows an artist to submit up to five entries. Checks should be payable to Downtown Lima, Inc..

DATES: Entries will be received August 1st, 2011 through September 1st, 2011 at Downtown Lima, Inc., 144 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Lima, 419-229-0266. Entrants who will be away on these dates must make other arrangements with Downtown Lima, Inc.

PROCEDURE: Forms must be filled out legibly and completely. All entries must be clearly marked on the back lower left of the mounting material, with the name of the photographer, category, title, and the street address the photograph was taken at. Entries not clearly marked will be disqualified. Late or mail delivered entries will not be accepted. A digital copy of the photograph must be made available if requested.

JUDGING: This will be a juried exhibit; entry does not guarantee exhibition. Decision of the jurors is final. No accepted work may be removed prior to the closing date of October 31st. Please provide a stamped self-addressed envelope for jury results.

EXHIBITION HOURS/RECEPTION: The exhibit, at various locations in downtown Lima, will open Thursday, September 29th, 2011, and will close October 31st, 2011. A reception will be held for entrants and friends on Thursday, September 29th, 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Awards will be presented during the reception.

PICK-UP DATE: Entries not accepted may be picked up during normal business hours. Accepted entries are to be picked up during normal business hours between October 31st, 2011, and December 16th, 2011 at Downtown Lima, Inc., 144 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Lima, 419-229-0266/ Any entry left after December 16th, 2011 will become the property of Downtown Lima Inc.

LIABILITY: All possible care will be taken in the handling of artwork, but neither Downtown Lima, Inc nor the Downtown Lima Marketing Committee will be held responsible for loss or damage. Downtown Lima, Inc reserves the right to reproduce any photograph for purposes of publicity or documentation.

CATEGORIES (No more than two entries per category)
People- A likeness of a person or persons.
Places- A cityscape, building, icon or other view of outdoor scenery.
Things- Purposeful placement of elements in the composition by the photographer.
On The Fly (Youth & Student Division only) – cell phone photo, digital submission only

DIVISIONS
YOUTH DIVISION- (15 years and younger)
STUDENT DIVISION – (16 to 21 years)
ADULT DIVISION – (21 and older)

AWARDS
Best of Show – among all categories & division = $200, Sponsored by Lima Meaningful Development
9 First Place awards – one for each People, Places & Things category, and each division = $50/ each
Other places and prizes may also be awarded

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Premium Sponsors:

 

Best of Show Winner Sponsor:

Printing Sponsors:

Longmeier Printing & Advertising

Quik as a Wink

News Gazette Printing Co.

First Place Award Sponsors:

Allen Economic Development Group

Alter Ego Comics

The Meeting Place on Market

More sponsorships opportunities available, please contact Aubree Kaye, aubree@downtownlimaohio.com, 419-222-2686.

PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT NIGHTS

For more information about our free photography shoot nights with professional photographer Jason Bowers, visit: https://downtownlima.wordpress.com/2011/05/25/photography-shoot-night-dates-times/