“In addition to that, there will be Santa Claus in Wildbrook too, with a special guest this year,” said committee member Alexandria Orndoff. “We just heard from the North Pole that they’re bringing one of his reindeer to be there with him and Mrs. Claus.”

Director Randy Kimpell said the center remains active throughout the day. “We’re open for everybody and anybody, but we’re open from 8:30 to five. You know, even in between the meals, we’re still open. We have a lot of people that come here first thing in the morning and are here till we close it at night.”

Inside the Civic Center, hundreds of volunteers spend the day before and the day of Thanksgiving preparing and serving thousands of meals for the community feast.

Linda Balogh, assistant to the directors of Royal Family Kids Camp, said the contribution will help them continue offering meaningful experiences to vulnerable children. “Royal Family Kids is a camp that we do for neglected and abused children and ages seven to 11, and we just give them positive memories by showing them good role models having fun and creating positive memories.”

Downtown Lima Inc. is preparing for the holiday season with a series of events aimed at supporting local businesses and the community. 

While temperatures may be warming up for now, Old Man Winter is just around the corner, and one local organization is preparing to help keep area youth warm.

A Fort Wayne nonprofit is back in Lima this weekend to give away clothes to families in need.

It’s that time of year when you start to hear the familiar jingle outside of stores.

The Bluffton Senior Citizens Center is holding its annual Christmas garage sale this weekend.

In addition to the game, a traditional benefit fundraiser will take place at the Fraternal Order of Police on Robb Avenue Sunday at 3 p.m. The event will feature food, raffles, and other activities to support the Mortimer family during this difficult time.