Celina-Mercer County Chamber highlights upcoming community events

The Celina-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce is highlighting several upcoming events across the area.

Chamber representative Stacy Beougher says the Celina Farmers Market will hold its final outdoor market of the season Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. The year-round market will move indoors to the PBS building beginning in November.

The Lake Area Arts Group will host another Edgar Allan Poe Night Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Speakeasy Steak and Ale House. The evening will feature Poe’s literary works, drinks and specialty dishes. Costumes are encouraged, and advance tickets are required. Tickets are available through the Speakeasy or the Lake Area Arts Group’s Facebook page.

Rocktoberfest will take place Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at noon in Rockford. The family Halloween celebration will include a car show, costume contest, trick-or-treating, vendors and entertainment.

MAV Youth Mentoring will present Dancing with the Big Stars Saturday, Nov. 7, at Romer’s Catering in St. Henry. Two shows will be offered, with proceeds supporting youth mentoring and the organization’s Lunch Buddy program. Tickets are available by calling 419-584-2447 or visiting mavyouthmentoring.com.

Celina Manor will host a free Veterans Breakfast Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 9 a.m. The breakfast is open to all veterans, who may also bring one guest. Reservations should be made with Andrea Hayes at 419-204-4665 by Oct. 30.

The Celina Lake Festival will hold its annual Designer Purse Bingo Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Celina American Legion. Doors open at noon, with the first game beginning at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $40 and include 20 games and additional drawings. Tickets are available by calling or texting Erin at 419-733-3884.

The Shipyard Events Center will host a Christmas Market Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The market will feature holiday products, specialty items and merchandise from local makers.

Additional information about area events is available on the Celina-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce Facebook page and at celinamercer.com.