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German Brass Band
A real German brass band will be performing at Das Lokal, the Biergarten at the Goat, on Wednesday, July 12th starting at 3 p.m. The band, which traveled all the way from Germany, will have about 30 musicians. So if you like this type of music, don’t pass up this opportunity to enjoy an imported brew and some great fun. Everyone is welcome.
Fundraising For Fireworks
Fundraising for the annual BOOM ON THE BAY fireworks display on Monday, July 4th is underway. The cost of this year’s show is much higher than previous years and we need your help to make this show even better than last year’s! Donations of $100 or more will get your name or business name listed on the fireworks posters and the full page spread in the Put-in-Bay Gazette. You can mail checks to Put-in-Bay Community Fireworks Fund, PO Box 853, Put-in-Bay OH 43456 or see Brian Cultice or Ty Winchester. They would like to thank the PIB community in advance for helping to make this event a success every year!.
Time To Run For Island Office!
It’s time to pick up and file your petitions with the Ottawa County Board of Elections if you want to run for any of the island positions that are up for election in November. Positions available in the Village are the mayor, currently held by Judy Berry, and two Council seats, those of Fred Cerny and Pam Stephens. In the Township, the trustee seat of Chris Cooper is up, plus that of the fiscal officer Laureen Miller. To find out about running for elected office, you can call the Ottawa County Board of Elections at (419) 898-3071.
Watch Fireworks from Top of The Monument
Join the Perry Group for a reception at the Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial Visitors Center, Put-in-Bay at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4th. Beginning at 9 p.m. ticket holders will be escorted to the Top of the Monument for a breathtaking view of the Independence Day fireworks show over Put-in-Bay Harbor. Those going to the observation may bring their own beverages in plastic containers. Tickets are $100 each and there is limited availability. Tickets are available for purchase at www.theperrygroup.org/.
Clambake Update
Join the Put-in-Bay Volunteer Fire Department for its annual Clambake this September 23rd at a new location, downtown on Delaware Avenue! There will be no presale tickets this year, instead you will buy your meal directly downtown near the center of Delaware Avenue. This may be a new location, but there will be the same great clams and chicken they do every year. Mark your calendar now!
Sanctuary To Perform Concert
Sanctuary, an up-and-coming Christian contemporary music group, will be coming to Put-in-Bay on Sunday, July 16th. A free concert is slated for 1 p.m. at Mother of Sorrows Church. Come enjoy this group which consists of a brothers and sister family, Josh, Nathan, and Elizabeth. Their music is focused on faith, family, and hope for the future. Elizabeth plays guitar and sings; Josh is the lead singer and Nathan plays drums. The group is supported by musicians Alex on keys and Christina on electric guitar. Sanctuary will perform soon to be released nationally music as well as Popular Christian contemporary songs.
PIB Airport Grant For Improvements
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown announced that the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded an Airport Improvement Program grant totaling $145,606 to Put-in-Bay Airport to reconstruct a terminal building and acquire snow removal equipment.
The OSU Marching Band Returns
The Ohio State University Marching Band will return to Put-in-Bay aboard Miller Ferry on Sunday, September 3rd. They’ll perform on the island in celebration of the Bicen+10 Anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie (1813-2023). Last time the band came to Put-in-Bay was ten years ago and it was truly a memorable experience for everyone who was on the island to see them.
PIB Plans For Solar Eclipse
A PIB Solar Eclipse Committee has been formed and discussion has taken place to host an event on the lawn of the Monument on Monday, April 8, 2024. The Eclipse will be taking place during the afternoon that day and it is anticipated that there will be visitors coming to the Bay because it is directly in the path of the eclipse. Of course, this will be a weather dependent event, but officials want to be ready for an influx of visitors that could come that day.
Wave Sailing Fleet Update
The Official Racing Series has begun for the season. The weekday series is every Friday at 1 p.m., and the weekend series every Saturday at 10 a.m. Other boats are welcome to join. The group is working on building up its “Portsmouth fleet,” so if you have another small boat (420, Laser, Thistle, Interlake, etc.) and would like to race, come on down on Saturday mornings! Also, fleet captain Doug Seib, is bringing back sailing lessons. Contact him at dseibracer@aol.com for more information.
Additional Island News from Katrina
Here are great news articles about the Lake Erie Islands by Googling them on the Internet:
• World’s Most Massive Doric Column: world record in Put-in-Bay, Ohio -World Records Academy
• Ohio State Marching Band Returning to Put-in-Bay -Sandusky Register
• World’s Largest Geode: World Record in Put-in-Bay, Ohio -World Record Academy
• Ohio State Marching Band Returning to Put-in-Bay -The Advertiser-Tribune
• A Symbol of Great Lakes Winemaking, the Historic Lonz Winery Crafts its Future -Midstory Toledo
• Migrating Songbirds Might Need to Take a Break on Bass Islands -The Beacon
• Meet Michelle Brunner — A Lake Erie Artist Inspired by Middle Bass Island -Lake Erie Living
• The 5 Absolute Best Camping Spots Near Cleveland -AZ Animals
• New Ohio Sea Grant Research Finds Lake Erie Island Sanctuaries Aid Migrating Songbirds -The Highland County Press
• Put-in-Bay Summer Fun -Good Day TV WTOL Channel 11
Thank You!
Thanks to all who helped out or stopped by with this year’s Strawberry Festival, and especially Melinda Myers, who pulled it all together! The volunteers sold about 160 shortcakes and raised nearly $2000 gross profit, including $237 with their Venmo account.
Food Pantry By Appointment Only
The Vestry at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, on the unanimous recommendation of the Outreach Committee, has made the reluctant decision to open the Food Pantry only by appointment. Anyone in need can call Fr. Bob at (419) 285-6809 or Candy Baker at (440) 708-8176.
We Highly Recommend
If you’re into island history, there’s an Ohio Bell feature film about Milton “Milt” Hershberger and his small fleet of Ford Tri-Motor airplanes that made up Island Airlines more than a half century ago. There are loads of island scenes. You can find it at https://digital.hagley.org/FILM_2019227_FC041.
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