Good morning, Findlay.

United Way of Hancock County is hosting its Downtown Chocolate Tour fundraiser (tickets $25) on Saturday, May 9.

The self-guided tour visits local businesses offering sweet treats to support the Vulnerable Children Initiative; tickets are available for pickup May 7-8 at the United Way office or Hancock Hotel.

The City of Findlay invites local youth in elementary, middle, and high school to submit original artwork for a banner design competition celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States (winning designs will be featured downtown).

Twenty-two winners will be selected, and entries must meet the specified digital or physical format guidelines.

City Mission’s 4th Annual Brake the Cycle of Homelessness Tour will be held on May 16 in Findlay — the event aims to raise awareness and support local efforts to end homelessness by counting each mile ridden.

Fifteen local nonprofit leaders received a Certificate in Fund Raising Management through a two year program hosted by the Community Foundation and offered through Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

Supported by ($99K) in grants, the program boosted local fundraising continuity in our community.

Van Buren Local Schools runs the VB ROX! program for girls’ education, safety, and empowerment; expanded in 2022 to include 6th and 7th graders meeting weekly for 20 sessions (with eight participants per group) and fully funded by grants.

Nigel Wearne Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Marathon Center for the Performing Arts — $ — Experience a night of blues, jazz & Americana-noir from Australian guitarist Nigel Wearne.

Barks & Brews 2026

11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Findlay Brewing Company — $35 per dog with one human — Enjoy a fun day with activities and brews while supporting local shelter pets.

Live Music Performance by Ryan Parker

6-9 p.m. — Gillig Winery — Free entry — Enjoy live music at the scenic Gillig Winery while sipping your favorite wines.