Pair of parishes planning festivals
NEW RIEGEL — All Saints Parish Festival at New Riegel this Sunday is offering a hot air balloon ride with the Rev. Randy Giesige during a 9:30 p.m. live auction. A GPS system for one’s automobile is another item available for bidding. The festivities last from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., serving lots of food. On the menu are barbequed chicken and ham dinners that include dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy and home-baked cakes and pies for dessert. Hamburgers, hot dogs and bratwurst sandwiches are also available. DJ Mike Time provides karaoke music throughout the day. An adult area can be found in the beer garden along with bingo and black jack. Activities for the children include a train ride, arcade, mini-golf, Christmas in August, Noah’s Ark and inflatable Cameron Caterpillar. At 4 p.m., the kiddie tractor pull begins. The inflatable Dual Slide and the Aqua Marine obstacle course plus “Flush the Fool” for older youngsters are expected to provide enjoyment.
» Full StoryBack Street Festival offers glimpse of the past
FINDLAY — The Hancock Historical Museum is hosting its annual Back Street Festival 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 23 at the museum complex at 422 W. Sandusky St. The festival is to include a variety of activities for the whole family.
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Need a speaker?
The Ritz Theatre’s executive director, Michael Strong, is looking for venues for a PowerPoint presentation about the theater’s 2008-09 season.
Loud Fest fundraiser returning
What do motorcycles and rock music have in common? Both are included in the 2008 edition of Loud Fest, to be Aug. 9 at the Tiffin Moose on North SR 53, Tiffin.
» Full StorySesquicentennial comes to close at Carey Fest
CAREY — The annual Carey Fest is to run today through Sunday to conclude the celebration of Carey’s 150th anniversary. Take a look at the varied events that have been scheduled.
» Full Story‘Guys and Dolls’ ready to go
UPPER SANDUSKY – Gamblers, mission workers, thugs and night club dancers are congregating in Upper Sandusky for the six-day run of “Guys and Dolls” at The Star Theater.
Opening night is 8 p.m. Friday with other performances at 8 p.m.


