The Lima Family YMCA is hosting its annual Father-Daughter Dance.

Leandra Johnson, co-director of Freshnfaded "Team Outreach Lima", said, “It means everything to me. It shows unity. It shows community, just to be able to give them some place to come and have fun and be themselves.”

“We want all of those to come together. So hoping that we can get the word out so that anyone in the community that is a part of those and would love to celebrate and share all their heritage would come and join us at the Multicultural Expo,” said Julie Klingler, director of programs and partnerships for the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce.

“We have a free raffle where Kewpee gives us hamburgers and pies,” said Michael Skinner, a volunteer with Lincoln Park Dances. “Other businesses provide us with things. The senior center is providing — one week — two tickets to La Comedia. So there’s a lot of neat things that we’ll be doing this summer there.”

“Music has always been a good part of my life. It helped keep me off the streets. It kept my brain safe,” Henderson said. “I feel like music can help kids—let them release, let them create. Music is a safe space.”

The Heritage Ukulele Ensemble made seven stops throughout the day to thank businesses and organizations that have supported them during the school year. Their first performance took place in front of ArtSpace Lima, where they entertained passersby in Town Square before heading to the Lima Municipal Building.

“So this is Tri-M Music Honor Society. Basically, it's almost like a community service organization, but kind of music-related,” said Skyler Slaise, a senior member of the group. “Today we're here at Springview, which is a nursing home, and we're just gonna be playing some music.”

In addition to the regular concert series, the band will offer three free community concerts over the summer. A full schedule of performances is available on their website at limaareaconcertband.org.