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This month we are proud to highlight the Imagine for Youth Foundation.

Founded in 2015 to ensure that youth facing financial hardships in the communities they serve have the opportunity to excel bot athletically and academically by providing necessary resources, supplies and equipment. The Imagine for youth Foundation has operations in Ohio, Iowa, Michigan and New York.

Each year they provide a new pair of Nikes to over 1000 kids nationwide. Locally, Imagine for Youth Foundation runs the Micah Hyde Football camp which provides 500 kids the ability to attend camp with Micah Hyde and other professional football players, free of charge. In addition, Imagine for Youth has launched the Micah Hyde Champions Club which provides Fostoria students the opportunity to earn $5,000 scholarships. They are also working with Tiffin youth Football to bring tackle football from grades 3-6 to Fostoria.

The Thistle Exchange will open their Fostoria location, 210 S. Main Street will open their doors this coming weekend. A special invitation for Chamber/FEDC members coming soon!

Beyond Laser Creations permanent storefront is still under construction, so they will open a pop up shop on November 8 at 206 S. Main St. for open shopping hours.

All custom Christmas orders must be place by December 4.

You will also be able to find Beyond Laser Creations at the Holiday Sip & Shop at the Fostoria Learning Center on Dec. 4.

Women Empowering Women will host an open house & social on Wednesday, November 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. at NCOESC, 928 W. Market St., Tiffin, Ohio.

The goal is to offer women a support system in an encouraging environment; to recognize and build upon existing skills and strengths; and explore resources and tools to inspire future success.

For more information, email Sharon George, or call 419-447-2927

The 9th Annual Turkey Trot will take place November 25 at 8 a.m. and will begin on Lakeside Drive between Fremont and Tiffin Streets. Learn More

They are also seeking $50 sponsors for the event with a goal of raising over $2,000. All monetary donations and food donations go to Fostoria area food banks.

Electrification should be on your radar for current and future operational planning. Learn more about the impactful benefits and how AEP can assist.

The menu for the month is as follows:

Meatloaf or Salmon Patty (Served with mashed potatoes and corn or green beans)

Stir Fry (Steak or Chicken served with either rice or noodles and a vegetable mix in teriyaki seasoning. Shrimp available for an extra $1)

Spaghetti (Served with corn or green beans and garlic bread. $7 per person, special price for donation of new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots, $2)

Pork Chop (Served with scalloped potatoes and steamed broccoli or carrots)

Chili cook-off during the Ohio State/Michigan game on Nov 27th

$5 to enter a pot of their best chili and $10 to be a taste tester. Award given for the judges choice and peoples choice. Doors open at 11am and the game is at noon on all 5 of our TVs.

Christmas is right around the corner! Please consider participating in this wonderful display of community pride and Christmas spirit. The plywood cards should be 4' by 4' and include the business or organization name. Questions may be directed to The UrbanWoody Brewery via FB messenger.

The Fostoria Rotary Club will host the Rotary Christmas Parade on December 4 at 1:30 p.m.

We are starting to plan our participation in the Midwest Sculpture Initiative (MSI) for next year when we’ll celebrate our fifth year as a host community! The support and receptiveness to public art in our community has been inspiring and uplifting as we’ve worked to bring “new and different” to Fostoria through this unique program.

The generosity of our community helps to ensure our ongoing participation! Please consider the attached sponsorship pledge form to support this important initiative for Fostoria’s revitalization. To help us budget for a 2022/2023 display, we are seeking pledges by December 1, 2021 with payment preferred by March 1, 2022.