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Pie eating contest announced by Ada Historical Society

The Ada Historical Society is hosting a pie eating contest at the August 12 Farmers & Merchants picnic.

Organizers announce on Facebook: "We are hosting the contest to bring back a nostalgic & historical game to the picnic. There will be 5 contestants, with representatives from several local village departments, competing. The winner even, ironically enough, gets a FREE trial gym membership!

USV School announcement on meal and milk programs

Healthcare opportunity also announced

Upper Scioto Valley School has announced its 2023-2024 program year policy free and reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Programs.  Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.

Center for Corporate Engagement launches professional development programs 

Ohio Northern University’s Center for Corporate Engagement (CCE), a resource for professional training and leadership growth, has opened enrollment for programs which provide "practical approaches with immediate applications."

Aug. 17 program on growing cabbage, broccoli, and kohlrabi

HARDIN COUNTY–The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting summer garden programs at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County located at 960 W. Kohler Street in Kenton. The programs will continue with an event on “Growing Cabbage, Broccoli, and Kohlrabi” on August 17.

Want to know the best techniques for growing cabbage, broccoli, and kohlrabi? Learn the tricks on how to grow these delicious vegetables, and tips on how to keep them pest and disease free. This program will be held Thursday, August 17 from 6:00-7:00 pm and will be presented by Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Stewart Coats.

These events are free and open to the public, rain or shine with the featured program inside the shelter house at the Friendship Gardens with seating. Registration is not necessary to attend. Master Gardener Volunteers will be stationed throughout the Friendship Gardens before and after the programs to answer your gardening questions. All interested gardeners are encouraged to attend.

Reminder: Music Boosters BBQ ticket deadline is August 7

Order by August 7 - Enjoy on August 18

Ada families and friends!  You don't have to make dinner on Friday, August 18th, the end of the first week of school AND the first Bulldogs Football appearance.

Ada Music Boosters with Midwest BBQ are offering a meal with 1/2 a chicken, Mac n Cheese and Green Beans.

https://adamusicboosterfundraisers.square.site/

Lucky baby

Little Ivy Gibson, age 1, was the lucky winner of six tickets to Zoombezi Bay water park in a drawing hosted by 95.3-WKTN Radio. The afternoon of August 3 at the Ada Municipal Pool was filled with water, sun, and fun coordinated by Brook Cornell, Chad Spencer and Shane Spencer.

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