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July 26 Raingutter Regatta invite from Cub Scout Pack 124

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, July 19, 2022

The Ada Cub Scouts will be hosting its annual Raingutter Regatta at 6:00 p.m. on July 26 outside the Scout cabin at the back of the Ada War Memorial Park.

The regatta is a fun event in which children take turns racing a small sailboat across a rain gutter track.

From organizers: "This is a great opportunity to check out some of the exciting things we do at Cub Scouts.  More information will be provided for those who are interested.

For more information contact Trent Boedicker at [email protected]

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Find a Ride success story

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, July 19, 2022

By Beca Sheidler
Vice President of Aging in Place

Ashley Wildermuth (Find A Ride transportation specialist) had a gentleman from Vaughnsville call into the agency stating that his wife had just gotten out of the hospital and was in desperate need of wheelchair transportation for the next day.

He was scrambling to find something as he had never been placed in this situation before as his wife was ambulatory and now is non-weight bearing and he is unable to transport her in their vehicle. After him making several phone calls to try to find transportation for his wife to the Cancer Center in Lima, he contacted Find A Ride.

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Alger Summer Reading wrap up and thank yous

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Summer reading programs are big business for our public libraries. Here in Ada, the summer reading program wraps up on July 30.

Summer Reading 2022 is over at the Alger Public Library. Director Stacey Hensley reports:

"Ocean’s of Possibilities was amazing for Alger Library. We'd again like to thank everyone for participating in Summer Reading 2022.

111 people signed up for Summer Reading:

  • 66-Kids
  • 9-Teens
  • 36-Adults

We held 37 programs over 4 weeks, with 411 attending programs! 86 people attended our Kickoff event!!  And as always: IT TAKES A VILLAGE!

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Update: McGuffey movie night is July 22

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 18, 2022

The McGuffey Memories historical society will host a family outdoor movie night on Friday, July 22--an event that was postponed by poor weather.

Beginning at 9:30 p.m. the society will show Disney-Pixar's Luca (2021), described on IMDB as "On the Italian Riviera, an unlikely but strong friendship grows between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human."

The showing will be on the lawn behind the community center, 404 Courtright St., McGuffey. Free popcorn and drinks will be served.

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Ada Gators win sportsmanship honors

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 18, 2022

At the recent West Ohio Aquatics League championship meet, coaches were asked to select the team displaying the best sportsmanship during the two-day event. 

The Ada Gators and Kenton Stingrays share the honors following a tie vote from coaches from the eight teams.

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VBS at Ada First United Methodist Church, July 25-29

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 18, 2022

Registration is open for Vacation Bible School at Ada First United Methodist Church: In the frozen land of the North Castle, the King’s valiant Knights will join a quest in search of the King’s Armor.

Kids ages 3-12 are invited to join from 5:30-8:00 p.m. on July 25-29. 

Visit https://www.adaumc.org/vbs to register.

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