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Event Calendar

August 17, 2014


ZONTA LANDINGS BOAT RENTALS, HPD, FINDLAY

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.

MAKING ART WITH NATURE, HPD, FINDLAY

From 1:00PM to 4:00PM

Making Art with Nature Art can come in many different forms, just like nature is found in many different forms. Join us on Sunday, August 17 from 1-4pm at Oakwoods Nature Preserve to make a masterpiece of art. Use your creative mind to paint a landscape with pine needles, create leaf critters, and make leaf rubbings or prints from pinecones, rocks, sticks or shells. The possibilities are endless. All ages are welcome! The Oakwoods Nature Preserve, “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center is located at 1400 Oakwoods Lane, off West Sandusky Street, off CR 144, west of Findlay. For more information about other upcoming HPD programs, 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”.

SUNSET JAZZ & ART FESTIVAL, GRAND RAPIDS

From 2:00PM to 9:00PM

The Tenth Annual Sunset Jazz and Art Festival will be held August 17th, 2014 in Grand Rapids, Ohio. The free festival is held in the park on the towpath behind the merchants on Front Street, nestled between the canal and the Maumee River in the village. Hot Dogs, pulled pork sandwiches and other food items will be available for sale. Beer, wine and soft drinks will also be available. Performers start at 2:30 pm. For additional information contact Tim Tiderman at 419-283-7648. Bring chairs and blankets.

INSIDE STATE MENTAL HOSPITALS, BOWLING GREEN

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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.

Paws & Claws

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)