The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance provided Icon viewers with updates to summer activities for July. You can't say there's nothing going on in Hardin County.
Alliance Golf Outing
Sign up now for the 2013 Alliance Golf Outing. This event will take place on August 9. Teams will be posted and registration will start at 7:45AM. There will be a SHOTGUN START at 8:30 a.m..
The day will conclude with a meal and contest prize award presentation. Cost per Foursome-$300, or reduced rates as follows: Golf Member & Cart Owner-$45; Golf Member without Own Cart-$55; Non-Member $75. For more information about registering your team or sponsorships, call the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance at 419.673.4131.
Freedom Celebration
All events take place on Thursday, July 4. Rain date is July 5. Parade line-up is at 3PM, no need to pre register. The parade will leave the City of Kenton Parking Lot behind Liberty National Bank at 4pm.
Also taking place as part of the festivities, a Bumper to Bumper Truck Tug beginning at noon, the Golf Cart Pull will start immediately following the Truck Tug at around 5pm. Also enjoy: 50/50 Raffle Drawing; Chicken and Pork Chop BBQ Sponsored by Pomona Grange in the Community Building.
Car Show Registration from 11 a.m. until noon, door prizes and trophies will be awarded at 3:30 p.m., contact Charlie Green at 567.674.1264 for more information. Children's Pedal Tractor Pull at 7:00 p.m. in the Shelter house. For any further information call the Hardin Co. Agricultural Society (Fairgrounds) at 419-675-2396.
Music on Main
Visit local businesses and listen and dance to music at The Depot Parking Lot in Ada on July 12 from 6PM-8PM. Music provided by: WONB 94.9 FM - From the 50's to today. Bring your lawn chairs and spend time with your friends and neighbors! *weather permitting* For more information contact Heather Cox at 419.634.5015.
Forest Tree Town Festival
The Tree Town Festival features fun for the whole family. July 12, 13 & 14 will include Tree Town Idol Karaoke Contest, Tree Town Kids Got Talent, Hitotsu School of Shotokan Demonstration, Tree Town Festival Ninth Annual Car Truck Cruise In & Rally, 8th Annual Community Church in the Park, Fireworks and much much more! For more information visit their Facebook page or call 419.273.2520.
Kenton Kids Day
On July 13, visit the Court House Square for a day full of fun activities for kids age 2- 6th grade graduates! From 9:30AM-2PM enjoy Horse Rides, Petting Zoo, 30 Foot Slide, Laser Game, Obstacle Course, Parachute Game, Face Painting, Games with the Hardin County Family YMCA and Two Bounce Houses! Fun Run with Ronald McDonald will kick off from Schindewolf-Stevens-Stout Funeral Home at 9:45AM. The Cincinnati Circus Company will have two trapezes this year! For more information call 419.674.4850.
Youth & Adult Art Classes
Wolf Creek Art Center is seeking 40 young people ages 9-17 years old, and 40 adults who would like to attend free classes that will include free art supplies to take home with their projects. Young people will learn basic painting skills while creating 11”x14” acrylic landscapes. Choose July 13 or August 10 for a 9AM-11AM session.
Adults are invited to learn basic drawing techniques and the value of using sketchbooks for practice and observation. Select July 18, August 1 or 15 from 7PM to 9PM. All classes will be taught at the art center, 16163 Ohio 31, four miles south of Kenton. These sessions, taught by volunteer professional artists, are possible with a grant from the Hardin County Community Foundation. Call 419.673.8159, 937.354.2140 or 567.674.7752 to register, giving name, age and phone number.
Kenton Parks & Rec Activities
- July 13 – “Arts in the Parks” will visit Murray Park this time! All ages are welcome to decorate the basketball court with sidewalk chalk from 10AM-12 p.m..
- July 20 - Catch & Release Fishing for Kids grades K-12 at the Quarry from 9AM-11AM. Adult Supervision required.
For more information call City of Kenton Recreation 419.674.4850.
Pressure Canning Workshop
Gardeners and other lovers of fresh produce are often interested in extending the season's bounty by home-preserving fruits and vegetables.
Sign up to learn/refresh your skills by attending one of two hands-on “Pressure Canning Workshop" presented by OSU Extension at 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. on either Monday, July 15 or Thursday, July 25 at 1021 W. Lima St., Kenton, OH. Contact Kathy Oliver at 419-674-2297, or [email protected] , or see the flier on the OSU Extension website www.hardin.osu.edu. Other preservation workshops will be offered as interest dictates. Check out Extension’s National Food Preservation website http://uga.edu/nchfp for safe food preservation recommendations and procedures.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
- July 15, 11:30am-5:30pm at Ada Visiting Nurses and Hospice, 4392 Ohio 235, Ada
- While walk-in donors are welcome, donors are encouraged to make appointments by calling 1.800.RED.CROSS or online at www.redcrossblood.org
Mary Lou Johnson Library Events
- Family Movie Night will feature "Oz the Great and Powerful" (PG) beginning at 7pm on July 19. Bring along your pillow and blanket and we'll provide the snack.
- Lunch & a Movie every Thursday-Lunch Program (for kids 18 & under) is 12noon-12:30pm & the movie starts at 12:15pm.
Contact Christina, Head of Youth Services, for more information at 419.673.2278.
Local Small Business Closed-Door Marketing Workshop
Marketing workshop for small business owners (one-woman or one-man operations especially) will be held at the Dicke Forum in Ada, Ohio ONU on July 16 from 9AM-1PM.
The cost is regularly $79 (which includes lunch and signed copy of Matt Brown’s book, The Insurance Xperience), but for any Hardin County small business owners or entrepreneurs, Matt is offering a reduced rate of $29 (also includes lunch and signed book as a bonus). Maximum of 30 participants.
If you are interested in attending this workshop, please email me at [email protected] today so Matt can reserve your seat and send you an application for completing your business profile for the workshop!
Beautification Awards
The Keep Hardin County Beautiful Commission will be sponsoring the monthly Beautification Award Program. Categories are Farm/Business, Residential and Non-Profit. Deadline for the August awards isJuly 16. Forms are available @ the MLJ Library, Ridgemont Library, Hardin Northern Library, Forest-Jackson Library, Ada Library or by calling 419-674-2216. Winners will be honored at the Annual Keep Hardin County Beautiful Banquet in the fall.
Camp Carefree
A free grief camp to help children and young teens ages 6-15 cope with the loss of a family member or friend. Camp Carefree will be held July 17 from 9am-1pm for children ages 6-11 and on July 18 from 12pm-4pm for young teen’s age’s 12-15. A free lunch will be provided to all camp participants as well as grief literature, a t-shirt, activities and more! Contact the HCH Bereavement Services Coordinator, Liz, at 419.673.1897 to register your child today!
Conflict Resolution Workshop
Pre-Registration is required. In this four hour workshop we'll examine the issue of conflict and confrontation, making distinctions between necessary (productive) conflict and disruptive, negative conflict. West Central Ohio Manufacturing Consortium & Husky Energy are sponsors of this event.
We'll consider the predictable conflict cycle (and how to break it before the conflict escalates) and look at alternatives to conflict management (mediation, negotiation)
Two dates available: July 18 & July 25. Cost is $120 non-WCOMC member, $110 WCOMC members, $104 Multiple Registrant Discount, $100 Early Bird Discount. Email [email protected] for complete registration information.
Tons of Fun Travel Showcase
Tons of Fun has joined the Chamber & Business Alliance and to celebrate is holding a Travel Showcase on July 18 from 11AM to 2PM featuring information from Walt Disney World, AMResorts, Karisma Hotels + Resorts, Couples Resorts & Sandals Resorts. Stephanie will also have information on the Tons of Fun trip to Chicago, November 8 & 9 by motor coach from Kenton as well as 'A Taste of Italy' June 29, 2014-July 7, 2014; the perfect one week vacation including Rome, Florence, and Venice for more information email Stephanie at [email protected].
Survivor Lap at Relay for Life
Whether you were just diagnosed, have been a survivor for numerous years, or are still battling the disease, you are invited to join our Survivor Reception and Lap at the Relay for Life of Hardin County. You will receive a free t-shirt prior to the start of the Relay event. The survivors then "kick-off" our 18 hour event by taking the first lap during the Opening Ceremony at 6PM on July 19. Contact Ranae Sherman at [email protected] or 419.675.2303 with name, address, phone number and t-shirt size.
Luminaria Orders for Relay for Life
The Luminaria Ceremony will take place on July 19 at dusk at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. Purchase one to honor or remember your loved one. Contact Jesse Purcell at 888.227.6446 ext 5217 [email protected] to order yours for only $10.
Hardin County Family YMCA Youth Triathlon
A youth triathlon for athletes 7 to 14 years old is planned for July 27 beginning at 8AM. Participants 10 years old and younger will compete in a 100yd swim, 5K bike, 1/2 mile run, Participants 11-14 will compete in a 200yd swim, 10K bike and 1 mile run. Cost is $20 for YMCA members and $30 for Non-Members, all proceeds will benefit the HCFY Sea Dragon Swim Team. For more information contact Chris Kalla, Program Director at 419.673.6131.
Hardin Hustle 5K Walk/Run
The Hardin Hustle 5K Walk/Run and Kid's Fun Run will take place on August 17 with race to begin at 9AMand Kid's Fun Run, ages 12 and under, to begin at 8:15AM. Registration will be from 7:30AM-8:45AM the day of the race.
The course is a paved rural road, out and back. Mile splits. Water available along route. Kids Fun Run entry fee $5. Kids can participate in a 1/2 mile or 1 mile race. Entry fee includes a moisture wicking t-shirt. Entry fee for Adults varies depending on the type of shirt selected.
Register online atwww.speedysneakersracing.com or contact Chris Davis for more information at 419.675.8137. Monies raised at this event will be donated to the Hardin County Upward Basketball Program.
