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Happy weekend, Lima!
In today’s happening-today edition: A TEDx event, a wedding expo, a Pokemon prerelease, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Meet the speakers: Hiring managers will headline Women in Business at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center on April 2, with Ann Meiring, Esther Flores and Michelle Gardner. Admission for members is $30 — get all the event details.
Temporary maintenance underway: Lima Community Aquatic Park is closed through March 15 while crews drain the main pool to improve performance and cleanliness. Reopening depends on progress, with updates shared by the city — read the full closure update.
Local roads need volunteers: Allen Soil and Water Conservation District urges participation in Adopt-a-Roadway cleanups this spring, providing free vests, gloves and litter grabbers to keep debris out of the Ottawa River — see how to get involved.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Gentle reset, anyone? If your nervous system’s been running on coffee and chaos, Counseling, Creativity & Compassionate Care offers integrative, body-centered therapy in a safe, affirming space for women and LGBTQ+ folks. Reconnect with your worth, resilience, and real self this week in Lima.
Glow that sticks around: Whether you’re eyeing a subtle fix for elevens or a full skin reset, Fierce Aesthetics Medspa offers Botox/Dysport, microneedling, and CoolPeel CO2 without the hard sell. Expect thoughtful consults and results that look like you, only rested. Think of it as a Lima self-care nudge.
Stretch your putts: Whether you’re sneaking in a quick nine or looping it with friends, Ottawa Metro Park Disc Golf Course offers a wooded front, breezy back, and plenty of ace runs. A trusty midrange shines as you breathe in the pines, an easy after-work reset. Variety, flow, and fun without the fuss.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Last call for the CVS Epic Beauty Sale: Today’s your last chance to save on all sorts of self-care products at CVS, including makeup, beauty tools, skin care, hair masks, moisturizers, and more from all your favorite brands. *Shop the sale before it ends →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
💡 TEDxFaurotPark 2026 @ Amil Tellers / Encore Theatre | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Six bold speakers bring TEDx energy to Lima with talks on dignity in life and death, aging and connection, invisible work, community-powered art, and staying human in an AI world. Fewer buzzwords, more backbone, and an aha that follows you to Kewpee.
🧵 2026 Spring Fling Craft Show @ Shawnee UMC | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Spring Fling Craft Show is taking over Shawnee UMC with local makers, handmade finds, springy decor, and the kind of neighborly small talk you secretly enjoy. Bring three bucks and a tote, kids 12 and under are free, your impulse control is not.
💍 2026 Wedding Expo @ Whitetail Acres Wedding & Event Venue | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Planning without the meltdown? Whitetail Acres is hosting a free wedding expo with tours, legit Lima vendors for florals, photos, catering, and gowns, plus an adventure card that could score you prizes and a goodies basket. Less doomscrolling, more aisle strolling.
⚾ Bat Demo Day @ Lima Sporting Goods | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Bring the baseball kid to an open-to-all bat demo with the West Ohio Wombats, cages buzzing, exit-velo contests, and hotdogs, while you supervise condiments. Try Rawlings, Easton, Louisville Slugger, DeMarini, Marucci, and Soldier Tank. Fifteen bucks gets swings, snacks, and prizes by age group.
🛍 Spring Pop-Up Shop @ Lima (Shawnee), Ohio | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Bring your tote and swing by the first craft show of 2026 for a pop-up packed with local makers. Fill those Easter baskets with goodies that did not ship from six time zones away, then linger for neighborly chit-chat, quirky finds, and that easy vibe.
🌷 Spring in full bloom @ Restored By Faith Boutique | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Spring finally remembered our address, so swing by this first-of-the-season shindig for a food truck lunch, a nostalgic dirty soda bar, and local vendors posted up in-store. Browse fresh spring styles, linger with neighbors, and call it quality time disguised as shopping.
🃏 Pokemon: Perfect Order Prerelease Event @ Deck Factory | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Get an early crack at Pokémon TCG: Perfect Order in a casual prerelease, capped at 20. For $30 you get a Build & Battle kit, four boosters, and a playable deck. Three to four rounds, bragging rights, and an excuse to shuffle instead of yardwork.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Lima report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 45°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 12%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 10%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Later: Rain showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
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