Friends of Lima

06/19/2026

05/30/2026

The Lima Kiwanis Club's chicken and ham BBQ is coming up - we get the details!

05/30/2026

My second thank you goes out to our entertainment afterwards the Lima Social House and the most epic band ever "never again" y'all we're seriously sick. And Johnny trombone wherever you are a boy you rock that trombone. The after party rocked because each and every one of you were a part of it so thank you so much.

Fyi
everyone come and join the social house for their pumpkin invasion 2026. Look up information on Facebook ,be looking out in your local paper and all the news for information on registering and dates.

05/30/2026

We here at friends of Lima would like to acknowledge some special folks that without their help the Memorial Day Parade would not be able to take place as easily as it does .
In no certain order:

first of all I would like to thank Bill King who was instrumental in helping us get insurance and all the permits correctly filed so that the parade can happen at all, and not only do you assist me in those duties you also coordinate the military portion of our parade help with the grand Marshals and are instrumental in performing all the planning of the memorial service at the American Legion.

next I would like to thank Will Thompson without you will I would not have my flyover that I am super proud of (even though we couldn't see it) , it was there! and all because of you.

Next I would like to acknowledge that none of you would have been in line properly and it would not have run as smoothly from the lineup at Northland Plaza without the help and coordination from BryanElaine Montgomery , you are our true backbone.

I would also like to thank General Dynamics for allowing us the honor of having one of the beautiful M1A1 made locally right here in Lima in our parade it always sends a shiver up my spine in a smile to my face when I see the tank run through town.

I would also like to thank the new official voice of the parade Mr Lydell WoodGrain Jackson whose voice carried over the crowd with a familiar hello to everyone as they drove by. Your passion for your community and the love you have for your fellow Lima residence make you the perfect choice.
Last but not least I would like to thank Aaron Poling thank you for all you do for me and our group, without you there would not be a friends of lima at all, I am extremely grateful for you,

I would also like to thank nutrient , Tom Ahl family dealership, and kriegal farms for your financial donations to help cover the expenses of things like insurance and permitting.
This is a lifelong passion passed down from father to daughter and I can't wait to see you guys again next year.
Thank you all, 💗
Adena Moore Poling

05/26/2026

I would like to announce the winners of our float and participation judging for the parade
= Bradfield Community Center which was in position number 79 will get the most Patriotic award,
=also for the most original float and participants goes to the Lima Locos in number 37. Congratulations to these two winners.

05/26/2026

The Lima Kiwanis Club is selling tickets for its annual Chicken and Ham Bar-B-Que Dinner fundraiser to support youth leadership programs throughout Lima and Allen County. The drive-thru event will

05/25/2026

Not to late . Come on down

Looking for a stress-free way to spend the holiday? Ditch the backyard prep and the messy cleanup this year. Head downtown to Lima Social House for an afternoon of great music and even better company☀️

🎶 Live Music: Never Again takes the stage from UPDATED TIME: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
🍔 Food & Drinks: Enjoy delicious food and let someone else handle the grill for a change!
🪑 Pro Tip: Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to settle in for the show.

It’s the perfect way to soak up the sun and celebrate the unofficial start of summer—without any of the work.