“Those who devote their lives to serving our country, children and neighborhoods are giving back. They have answered the call to serve.”
Here at LACNIP, we know that Lima and Allen County Ohio is a great place to live, work and raise families. This is a community to be proud of and if more of us work together, we can achieve even more!
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LACNIP sponsors a number of programs and events throughout the year that provide excellent opportunities for all ages to volunteer and give back to their community.
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Neighborhood associations
A Neighborhood Association is formed when a group of people in the community want to provide benefits to that community.
Why get Involved in your Neighborhood?
• Involvement in Community and Neighborhood Projects
• Getting to Know Your Neighbors
• Provide a Sense of Security
• Meet Goals in Your Neighborhood
• Increases Awareness in Various Things that Impact Your Neighborhood
• Brings People Together
There are numerous Neighborhood Associations in the Lima-Allen County Area.
Get Involved!
OTTAWA RIVER CLEAN UP. SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND 2023. PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND BY USING http://www.cityhall.lima.oh.us/formcenter/housing-and-neighborhoods-formerly-dcd-15/ottawa-river-clean-up-registration-2023-112
A community garden is a piece of land that is planted and maintained by a group of volunteers. Community gardens are beneficial because they provide space in an urban setting that many may not have on their own property.
The groups share the task of maintaining the garden space.
Gardening has many health benefits.
Delphos Community Garden
Teach me to grow
Gardening 101. Come out learn the basics of gardening with hands on training. Choose between a salsa garden and a pizza garden.
South Jackson Community garden
Lima’s newest community garden. Come see what it is all about on March 19th at 4pm at New Life Church on Kibby St.
Have you met Beanie?
BEANIE Appearances
BEANIE can not only be used for LACNIP and City of Lima events but also can be requested for your own community events. Perhaps you want BEANIE at your summer neighborhood barbeque or come to a local school.
Contact LACNIP for more information.
about Beanie…
BEANIE is a registered trademark of the City of Lima, Ohio, created to promote goodwill and share news about being a good neighbor. The City of Lima has provided LACNIP with exclusive rights to the use of the trademark of our friend, BEANIE.
LACNIP has developed a line of BEANIE items that are for sale to the public. These items include a key chain, mug and BEANIE plushie all of which are pictured below. All proceeds from the sales of these items are used to further the mission of neighborhood associations throughout Lima-Allen County, Ohio.
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BEANIE Facts
BEANIE has been Lima’s mascot since 1995
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BEANIE is a whopping 7 FEET tall!
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The very first BEANIE was replaced in 2012 and is now available to visit at the Allen County Museum.
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Our first BEANIE was funded by Jerry Lewis, owner of McDonalds in Lima, Ohio.
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BEANIE HAS A THEME SONG
"Beanie, Beanie, we love you,
And we love each other, too;
Love thy neighbor,
Love thy town,
Lima is the best around;
Lima, Lima, I love you,
And I love my neighbor, too!"
A great way to start any day, the BEANIE coffee mug is a fun way to enjoy your morning coffee, tea, or your choice of breakfast beverages. BEANIE tells everyone to 'Love Thy Neighbor in Lima"