Many shoppers return each year to find specialty items and support the cause.
“I’m always here, first of all for the variety of cookies. They are absolutely delicious,” said attendee Judy Bourk. “I used to be a volunteer here and work, but now I just come and buy the goodies.”

“They have nice stuff, reasonably priced, and it supports a good cause,” said Bill King, who stopped by the fair.

“Well, we know some people that do the arts and crafts here, and I think it’s a worthy cause for what their project is for the year,” said Helen Kunkleman. “So it’s worth it. It’s fun. We do the raffle, I haven’t won, but it’s still worth it.”

A fundraiser was held for Officer Zachary Mortimer of the Lima Police Department, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in June.

Locally, the Lima Kiwanis Club is working to support that effort by aiding the Child Car Seat Program at the Lima Fire Department. The initiative began after club members learned about a family who couldn’t bring their newborn home from the hospital because they didn’t have a properly working car seat.

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Car enthusiasts from all around gathered for the fifth annual Vintage Car Show at the Lima Auto Mall.

“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.”

The Lima Sister Cities Association is raffling off two vintage quilts made by a renowned Japanese quilter. The quilts, donated to the organization, will help raise funds for projects such as the Youth Ambassador trip and the upcoming Cherry Blossom Festival.

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - The Lima Noon Optimist Club's Home Show is back for another year.