Events around the region

Sep. 3—Terry Fator

7:30 p.m. Thursday

Comedian Terry Fator will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center at 7 Town Square in Lima.

The America's Got Talent winner will bring his puppets and his "On the Road Again" tour to Lima with a show featuring comedy, modern songs, musical parodies and ventriloquism.

For tickets or more information, visit bit.ly/3Mp0DAO.

Gabby Barrett

7:30 p.m. Friday

Country star Gabby Barrett will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Civic Center in Lima.

The multi-platinum Nashville artist is known for her debut single "I Hope," as well as hits like "Pick Me Up," "The Good Ones" and "Dance Like No One's Watching."

For tickets, visit bit.ly/4e69q6q.

FJ Boerog

7-9 p.m. Saturday

FJ Boerog will perform music from the '60s through the '70s from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater at 2632 Ada Road in Lima.

The concert is free to anyone.

Ohio State Trappers Convention

8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday

The Ohio State Trappers Convention will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Allen County Fairgrounds at 2750 Harding Highway in Lima.

The event is open to the public for a $5 admission price for adults and will feature tailgaters, vendors, food trucks, contests and demonstrations.

The Ohio State Trappers Association will also have education stations set up for all ages and experiences.

Children 12 and younger are free.

For more information, visit bit.ly/3AQusI9.

Walking Thru Autumn Hiking

9-10:30 a.m. Sunday

Walking Thru Autumn Hiking will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 at Heritage Park at 2092 Reed Road in Lima.

Anyone can register for the series which runs through October at the different Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Parks or participate in any of them without registration for free.

All hikes last about 1.5 hours.

For more information, visit bit.ly/3ASWQte.

Other events:

—Women in Business: 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday —The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce will host Women in Business from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center at 7 Town Square in Lima.

Chamber members can purchase tickets for $30 and non-members for $45 by visiting limachamber.com.

—Buckeye Cruisers: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday — Buckeye Cruisers will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 at Buffalo Wild Wings at 2948 Allentown Road in Lima.

—Date Night at JK Orchard and Farm: 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday —Date Night will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at JK Orchard and Farm at 1345 Lutz Road in Lima.To purchase tickets for two hours, visit bit.ly/3MwRLcF.