An eight-foot steel flame has been installed atop a granite monument at Lima’s Veterans Memorial Grove, symbolizing an eternal tribute to those who served. A dedication ceremony for the completed memorial is scheduled for May 12.
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Lima City Schools will host a 500-student choir concert at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. The free event will feature patriotic music and honor military members, with tickets required for entry.
The Lima Area Youth Orchestra performed its annual children’s concert at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center, entertaining about 1,000 students with Disney-themed music. The program continues to bring together young musicians from across the region, with auditions now open for the upcoming season.
The breakfast is set for Monday, Jan. 19, at 8 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center.
Brian Dykstra, the new CEO of the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, plans to expand both performing arts and convention opportunities while helping the public better understand how the facility operates.
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Dozens of volunteers spent Wednesday preparing for Thursday’s Compassionate Ministries Thanksgiving Feast, transforming the Veterans Memorial Civic Center into a hub of activity ahead of the holiday meal.
The 2025 Community Thanksgiving Meal, hosted by Compassionate Ministries of Lima, returns Thursday at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center, continuing a decades-long tradition of welcoming anyone seeking food and fellowship.
Activate Allen County has once again teamed up with Mercy Health to host the annual “Healthy Families Expo” at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center this Saturday.
The Samaritan House held its annual "Raisin' Bread" ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center to raise money for the nonprofit.
ArtSpace Executive Director Sally Windle said the building has a rich history, but they only knew what the exterior looked like from photos at the Allen County Museum.