From 1:00PM to 7:00PM

ZONTA LANDINGS BOAT RENTALS OPEN MAY 24 THROUGH LABOR DAY Zonta Landing is a public boat livery concession that provides rentals of canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats at Riverside Park. Rentals are taken first come, first served. Canoes and kayaks may also be taken, by the renter, to other bodies of water within Hancock County with an advanced reservation through the HPD office. Equipment rates for canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats are $5 per ½ hour. The rental fee for an entire day is $25. Group outings with 6 or more watercrafts are discounted at the rate of $20 per day. All rates include life jackets, paddles, and sales tax. HPD boat livery operation is open from 1-7pm, weekends and holidays, beginning Saturday, May 24 through Monday, September 1 during good weather conditions. Last launch time for 1 hour rentals is 6pm and last launch time for ½ hour rentals is 6:30pm. Contact the HPD office for special arrangements on watercraft rentals. Periods of high water or hazardous weather could close the concession at the discretion of the HPD staff. More information about float trips, other park concessions and rentals, or activities of the Hancock Park District can be obtained by visiting the HPD office at 1424 East Main Cross Street or by calling the HPD office at 419-425-PARK/7275 or the Riverside Boathouse, during open hours only, at 419-423-1902. Additional information can also be found on the HPD website at www.HancockParks.com.

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The Wood County Historical Museum is pleased to host a nationally-recognized photography exhibit by Christopher Payne called Asylum: "Inside the Closed World of State Mental Hospitals". The exhibit and companion book will be in the new gallery space at the Wood County Historical Museum May 31 - November 16, 2014. An opening reception is planned for Friday, May 30, from 6-8pm, with Payne's remarks and book signing. This event is free and open to the public.

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Fundraiser for Humane Society of Seneca Co. Craft/vendor show, photos with your pets, Pet parade/contest, raffles, Lots more come on out and check us out, fun for everyone. (Farmers Market the same day and Jazz Fest in afternoon)

No Child Left Indoors Join the Hancock Park District, Pheasants Forever, Whitetails Unlimited and Quail Forever for a morning filled with outdoor adventures, especially for youth, ages 6 to 17 years of age. “No Child Left Indoors” will take place on Saturday, August 16 from 8:30am-12:30pm. This event is part of a national movement to reach a generation of young people fixated on electronics. The focus is to reverse the trend of inactivity and obesity in today’s youth and actively engage them in outdoor recreation, and to expand their knowledge of nature and conservation. In addition, this free event seeks to foster tomorrow’s leaders and conservation-minded citizens. Join us for fishing, archery, canoeing/kayaking, BB gun shooting, tree stand safety and much more. Children are required to be accompanied by an adult. To register, contact Mark Plesec at 419-722-6771. The event will be held at Oakwoods Nature Preserve, “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center which is located at 1400 Oakwoods Lane, off West Sandusky Street, off CR 144, west of Findlay. For more information about other upcoming HPD programs and events, view the HPD seasonal program guide at www.HancockParks.com under the “What’s New” section or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK/7275 and “Discover Your Hancock Parks”.