New summer event planned in downtown Lima

LIMA — Summer is coming soon, and Downtown Lima, Inc. will host the Summer Kickoff event on Friday, June 10, from 4- 8 p.m. in the Hofeller, Hiatt and Clark parking lot in the 200 block of North Main Street.

Food trucks, including Taco Movil, A Taste of Paradise and Rick’s Shack Outback will line

the lot with bar-b-que, sandwiches, tacos, smoothies, slushies and more tastes of summer. There will be a vendor

area, as well asactivities for children provided by Westgate Entertainment Center. Homeless Books will be giving

out free books for summer reading, and other local nonprofit organizations will join

in the summer fun with activities and information. Live entertainment is also planned, so those attending are encourages to bring a lawn chair to enjoy an evening downtown.

“We’re looking forward to hosting a fun evening in

downtown Lima with food, activities, and vendors," said Betsy Billingsley, executive director of Downtown Lima, Inc. “Many of our Downtown Lima, Inc. members will be having

summer specials and stay open a little later for shopping and fun. Plus, Dora-designated Outdoor Refreshment Area-will be available."

For more information on Downtown Lima, Inc.’s Summer Kickoff or DORA rules, please visit Downtown Lima, Inc.