Events

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An American Red Cross blood drive is slated for Jenera on March 8. The drive takes place from 1 to 6 p.m., Thursday, March 8, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School, 105 Allen St.

How to Donate Blood
Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

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The Blanchard Valley Hospital Auxiliary's Nearly New Shop is accepting donations for their annual prom dress distribution. Items accepted include dresses, shoes and accessories.

The items can be dropped off at the Nearly New Shop, 306 Lima Ave., Findlay, through March 13. After March 13, the dresses, shoes and accessories will be available free of charge to any area teen needing items for prom. One dress per girl will be provided.

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There's a new twist to this year's Lion's Club Foundation-Senior Citizens pancake and sausage benefit. This year's benefit offers several door prizes to persons who attend tickets.

The 30th annual benefit is from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 17, at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St. Tickets are $6.50 for adults and youth through age 5 are free when accompanied by an adult.

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Peter Suter of Shannon Theatre announced that "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace in 3D" (PG) is showing at the theatre from February 17 - 23.

Show times follow:

3D shows are each evening at 7:00 and 9:30 PM with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM.

2D shows are Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30 PM only.

All 3D seats are only $6.00. Passes are not accepted for 3D features.

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The Ada Kiwanis Club will hold its 60th annual Pancake and Sausage Day on Thursday, March 15, at the Ada First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Main St., Ada. Serving hours will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The club will be serving all-you-can eat pancakes and whole hog sausage. The cost is $6 each, with children under 10, eating free.

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It's another certain sign of spring - the SHANNON Service Club's community garage sale and chicken barbecue take place at the end of this month.

Garage sale Feb. 24-25

The commuity garage sale is Friday, Saturday, Feb 24-25. It's the ninth annual sale. Hour are Friday, Feb. 24, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. and on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon.

The event is at The Centre, 601 N. Main Street. Parking is free and admission is just $1. Based upon previous events, the sale traditionally attracts from 30 to 35 vendors.

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