Amanda Bennett, Ada Public Library director, reminds Icon viewers to stop by the Ada Public Library, Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Summer Reading 2014 Kick-Off.
The Library will also host a Touch-a-Truck event, 4-H animals, face painting, and a used book sale on May 31.
Sign-up for Summer Reading begins that day too. Summer reading is for everyone of all ages, and runs June 2 to July 11.
Where has the month gone? We are already in the second week of May and The Icon failed to provided viewers with the Ada Public Library May calendar.
This year’s Vacation Bible School theme at St. Mark Lutheran Church is "Gangway to Galilee: Amazing Grace Adventures." VBS takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 2-6, and registration is now underway.
A REGISTRATION FORM IS AN ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.
Preschoolers thru 6th grade are welcome.
This year’s director is Regina Koons and other leaders include:
• Minda Shun (arts and crafts and fabulous, transforming site decorations),
• Sharon Fleming (storytelling),
• Ron Shun (recreation and snacks),
• Al Morris (music), and
• Cyndy Koons (kitchen).
Look at those dresses and suit! This photo is from the 1924 Ada High School year book. Yes, 90 years ago - here's the Ada High School yearbook staff. Are your great grandparents in this photo?
Standing from left (sorry, last names only): Van Schoick, Mustard, Long, Kelly, McElroy, Lowman, Davis. Seated: Worl, Judkins, Snyder, Mr. Kessler, Whitworth
The Icon invites congregations in the Icon viewership to contact the Icon with your summer Vacation Bible School information. The Icon hopes to attend your VBS and take photos, but we need to put it our calendar so we won't miss it.
Send dates, themes, times and registration forms to: [email protected]
Members of the Ohio Northern University marching band performed highlights of their past seasons at the Ada Train Depot Park Friday night. Here are some views of the outdoor concert.
Ada 6-12th grade band members will combine for the premiere performance of “Vision Quest” to conclude the 5th-8th grade band and 6-8th grade choir concert Monday, May 19, at 7 p.m. in the Ada school auditorium.
This will be the first public performance of the piece commissioned and paid for by the Ada Music Boosters. Composed by Ohioan James Swearingen, this contest-style piece begins with a slow lyrical section which grows into a faster, more aggressive second section.
The Ada Tree Commission participated in the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Spring Event held May 3.
Commissioners were on hand to talk to people about trees and plants. While the windy day provided a challenge for handing out brochures, the commissioners persevered and handing out information on proper mulching techniques, invasive insects, and games to help families become Beetle Buster Families.
The highlight of the event for the commission was the planting of a red oak tree in the park. The tree was provided, and with a little help, the commissioners provided the labor.
Ada youth learned about bake safety and had some fun on Saturday as the Ada Police Department and Ada Kiwanis Club held a spring bike rodeo. Here are some views of the event taken by Brian Myers.
The Kiwanis Club purchased helmets for participants. McDonalds donated the refreshments. Padrones, and China King donated raffle prizes. Walmart provided the bikes to winners.
The Hootenannies 4-H Club met at Miranda Holbrook’s farm. President Megan Williams opened the meeting and asked Preston Brien to lead the American pledge and Faith Holbrook to lead the 4-H pledge. Secretary Miranda Holbrook found 11 members present with roll call.
We voted to reconsider the Keeping Hardin Co. Beautiful at our next meeting when more information can be given to the members. We also voted to help at the Kenton YMCA Triathlon on Sat. July 26. Club members can work at the event and participate when their age group is up. This year they are having it for youth and adults.
The public is invited to attend the May meeting of The Western Ohio Chapter of the Lincoln Highway Association, which will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20 at the Western Sizzlin Restaurant, 2721 Elida Rd., Lima.
At 7 p.m., after members and guests order from the menu, Mike Buettner will present "Forgotten Auto Trails of West Central Ohio." For more information, please call (419) 296-5565.
