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March 28 organizational meeting for Farmers & Merchants picnic

The 109th Annual Farmers and Merchants Picnic will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, and organizers are extending an invitation to local farmers as well as merchants to take part in Ohio's longest running festival.

Joni Goodman, of Midwest Rehab, Inc., notes, "If you would like to be a part of keeping the tradition alive, we hope that you will join us for a meeting being held at the park building (brick building at the North entrance of the park) at 7 p.m. on March 28."

March 30 "Music in Motion" at Snyder Recital Hall

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At 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, "Music in Motion" will be presented by Tower Duo in Snyder Recital Hall, a venue in Presser Hall, 525 S Gilbert St, on the campus of Ohio Northern University. Tower Duo is a flute and saxophone ensemble based in Columbus, Ohio that specializes in creating engaging musical experiences with a particular interest in performing and premiering contemporary works by living composers.

Reminder: Liberty Belles & Boys 4-H sign-up underway

Liberty Belles & Boys 4-H will hold its next meeting on April 5. Individuals can still sign up. 

The group is also looking for volunteers. Sign up at http://go.osu.edu/hardinvolapp 

Liberty Belles and Boys has been around since 1936. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 201 S Main St.

The club is open to both livestock and life-skills projects.

Home construction on Gilbert St.

This new home being built one lot off the corner of Gilbert and Lincoln will have a great view and access to downtown Ada. 

2022 Ada Gators swim sign-ups, season overview

Ada Gators summer swim team sign-ups for ages 5-18 will be held Monday, April 25 and Thursday, April 28 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Ada First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Main St.

Cost: $60 for first swimmer, $55 for second, $50 for third, and so on. Checks can be made out to “Ada Summer Swim Team.” Included in this fee is one program ad per family to be provided in the championship heat sheet. Organizers will have samples at registration to help families design their ad.

There will be a $10 late fee for registering after May 31, 2022. 

A representative from Poco Loco will be at the April 25 sign-ups to check sizes and take orders for swimsuits. 

Music review: five songs to keep you upbeat!

By Craig Hoffman

Note from Craig: It is great to be back in the music saddle writing for the Icon(s)! I hope everyone is doing well in my hometown area, and as always, thank you for reading. What songs do you use for daily motivation?

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