Saturday, August 13 is the 109th annual Farmers & Merchants Picnic at Ada's War Memorial Park. The attached event poster details the full day of activities and entertainment prepared by local organizers.
Meet your candidates for 109th annual Farmers & Merchants Picnic royalty, L-R) Ace Bryan, Avery Archer, Madison Hall, Bella Walters, Madeline Morford, Kynlee Shobe-Goodin, (not pictured) Emmerson Shoemaker. Your raffle ticket purchase is a vote for prince, princess and top seller.
NOTE: The Ada Municipal Pool will be open through August 13, which is also the date of the Farmers & Merchants Picnic.
By Sarah A. Denny, MD
Emergency Medicine, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Everyone loves to take a dip in the pool, especially during the dog days of summer While swimming is a great way to play, exercise and cool off, there are certain things to keep in mind. More than 1,000 children die each year from drowning, and many others suffer life-changing injuries. Help protect your family by using the following safety tips when swimming in public pools.
We Care People is hosting Celebrate You 2022: For Mental Health Awareness, a free event on August 5 at Vibe Coffeehouse & Cafe, 311 E Market St., LIma. The adult-only event starts at 4:00 p.m.
The event will include performances by Mixed Vibes, Courtney Owens as MC, and expressive art from Artspace/Lima and Voices of Prosperity.
Taco Movil Lima and Aysha’s Subs & Burgers will be there along with other food trucks.
We Care People is also known as the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties.
