Pictured: Multi-colored pumpkins lying on straw with a wooden box.
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Denise James is the president of the Martin Luther King Jr. Neighborhood Association and has worked hard to improve the neighborhood and is active in the community in a leadership role. She says providing for others is important.
Distribution day is here as the Lima Salvation Army hands out over 560 bags of toys to area children
It was distribution day at the Lima Salvation Army for its Christmas Assistance program. Bag after bag, actually more than 560 bags full of toys, being picked up to get wrapped and put under the tree for Christmas. The Salvation Army saw an increase in need this year and those getting the help are thankful.
Planning for this fun-filled day begins in September, and funding for the activities and gifts comes from students having a donation contest to see which staff members will get pied in the face. Students who donated were entered into a drawing for the privilege of throwing that pie at their teacher.
The Cridersville Public Library, a branch of the Auglaize County Library system, was handing out grab-and-go holiday activity bags. They were full of crafts, puzzles, and more. The hope is to give the kids something to do over their Christmas vacation. The library also held a Christmas theme story time on Monday. Titles read included "Bear Stay Up for Christmas" and "Pete the Cat Saves Christmas".
The Lima Exchange Club and Santa surprising the students at Freedom Elementary Friday afternoon, during their annual Christmas Party. 240 students in the pre-kindergarten through fourth grade classes got gift bags. In the bags, the students got health care times, snacks, toys, and a book thanks to donations from local businesses. Nutrien also helped again this year by getting each child a hat, gloves and socks. Club members say this is one of their favorite activities they do each year and continue their mission of supporting local kids.
Starting Monday, November 14th crews will begin in the first, fourth, fifth, and sixth wards in collecting leaves. Residents are asked to rake them to the tree lawn and not in the street and are asked to remove any sticks or debris from the piles and not to smash the leaves down.
Today was a great day for area bookworms as the 2022 AAUW Book Fair kicked off in Lima! At 4 PM Tuesday Afternoon, volunteers officially opened the doors to the public, and patrons were off to the races to find their next perfect read by the fireplace for the upcoming fall season.