Good morning, Findlay.

Flag City Community VetFest will be held on Saturday, June 14th on Broadway St. in downtown Findlay with food trucks, three bands, and a flag lowering ceremony at 11pm—money raised will benefit Wreaths Across America, veteran housing initiatives, and local food pantries.

United Way of Hancock County is selling $25 tickets for its annual Downtown Chocolate Tour that will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10 — all ticket sales will support the Vulnerable Children Initiative and local youth services.

The Flag City Sluggers need 8 host families as they prepare for the season + families that host a slugger will provide a home for a young athlete chasing his dream.

The University of Findlay announced its new Oiler Early Advantage program for incoming freshmen in Fall 2025 that will let students take flexible, 100% online courses at a reduced cost—an opportunity to learn essential subjects before starting full-time classes.

The program offers courses in English, psychology, philosophy and geology available from June 23—August 3 and includes a free college readiness course.

Ohio voters have less than a week to vote early in person for the May 6 election; early voting hours run from April 28 (7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.), today (7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.), April 30 to May 2 (7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.), May 3 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), and May 4 (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.).

Mail-in ballots must be requested by today, with ballots postmarked by May 5, and voters must present valid photo ID at the polls.

Findlay City Council has changed two meeting dates due to election events — the May meeting is now scheduled for Wednesday, May 7 instead of Tuesday, May 6, and the November meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5 instead of Tuesday, November 4.

Both meetings will be held at 6 p.m. in council chambers on the first floor of the municipal building.

Come from Away (Touring)

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Marathon Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the inspiring true story of love and community in the face of adversity.

Spring ArtWalk & Tiny Art Show

5:30-8 p.m. — Findlay-Hancock County Public Library — Free entry — Experience local creativity with stunning artwork and live performances at the library during Findlay's ArtWalk.

Rumours: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

7-9:30 p.m. — Alexandria's | Bar | Restaurant | Event Venue — Enjoy classic Fleetwood Mac hits and support a local cause.

Recycling Open House

1-4 p.m. — Oakwoods Nature Preserve — Free entry — Help the environment by recycling and see how kids turn lids into benches for the fairgrounds.

Plants that Eat Meat

2-3 p.m. — Oakwoods Nature Preserve — Free entry — Explore carnivorous plants and witness a Venus flytrap in action while crafting your own paper version to take home.

9 to 5 the Musical

8 p.m. — Fort Findlay Playhouse — Ticket info available online — Enjoy a hilarious tale of friendship and revenge set in the late 1970s.

The Ultimate Tribute to the Bee Gees and ABBA

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Marathon Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the dazzling music of ABBA and the Bee Gees in an electrifying tribute show.

9 to 5 the Musical

8 PM — Fort Findlay Playhouse — Tickets on sale online — Experience the hilarious tale of friendship and revenge in the workplace set in the 1970s.

Matt Andersen Live Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Marathon Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience Matt Andersen's soulful performance live in Findlay.

Insect Nature Hike

6-7 p.m. — Riverbend Recreation Area — Free; registration not required — Explore the fascinating world of insects on a short meadow hike and discover their signs in nature.