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Equitas Health fundraiser to be held March 25

Ohio Northern University’s annual drag experience, “A Rubi Affair,” will be held Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in McIntosh Center’s Ballroom. The funds raised will benefit Equitas Health in Lima, Ohio, which will use the funding for HIV/AIDS research and support for patients. Organizers invite you to "Make plans to join Open Doors and the Rubi Girls for a night filled with music, dancing, fun and more!"

The public event is free to attend, but special VIP tickets can be purchased for prime seating. VIP seating will cost $5. Tickets will be sold at a table located near the entrance to McIntosh Dining Hall March 20-24 from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

The comedic drag show will feature The Rubi Girls from Dayton, Ohio, who have been performing since the 1980s. Comprised of individuals whose day jobs range from graphic designer to IT director, the professional troupe’s enduring success is due in part to their ability to elicit audience and performer participation. ONU students will be performing, too, with a chance to win prizes. Judges’ scores and money raised from the audience will determine the top performers.

Open Doors, the LGBTQ+ student organization at ONU, has hosted “A Rubi Affair” annually since 2005. Shows typically draw hundreds, making it Open Doors’ largest event.

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Wellness challenge by email: Think Green…It’s Not Just a Color

Green with envy. Green around the gills. Do you have a green thumb? The grass is always greener on the other side. Go green or think green. These are common phrases you might think about when you hear the word “green,” but green may also apply to wellness themes as well. Join Ohio State University Extension for the “Think Green…It’s Not Just a Color” 6-week Spring email wellness challenge to learn more about how OSU Extension has tied together a variety of wellness topics.

Wayne K. Shadley served in the U.S. Army during WWII

Wayne K. Shadley, age 98, of Lima, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 29, 1924, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Justin and Bernlene (Wilson) Shadley. Wayne married Betty Stephens in 1976, and she preceded him in death on July 21, 2016.

Powder Buff prom fundraiser in pics

A new Ada Schools prom money making event emphasized the fun in fundraiser. The March 10 Powder Buff volleyball matches are a boys counterpart to the traditional girls football matches. More photos by Mark Andreasen are HERE.

Advertisers of the Week: Brandon Blackford-Edward Jones Financial Advisor and Citizens National Bank

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Citizens National Bank, 102 S Main St., 419-358-8040

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ONU service and learning trips provide unforgettable experiences

This spring 2023 semester Ohio Northern University students were presented with opportunities for U.S. and international travel including the following:

Global Healing Traditions
This fourth annual trip to Peru is part of a pharmacy course taught by Dr. Kelly Shields, professor of pharmacy practice and associate dean of pharmacy, that explores how individuals across the world pursue health and healing. Students in the class are learning about nontraditional healing techniques.

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