You are here

Home » News

Events

50th annual Wheels Festival Friday in downtown Bluffton

Over 200 vehicles expected
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 15, 2017

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - The 50th annual Festival of Wheels is Friday in downtown Bluffton. It should attraced nearly 200 vehicles.

The event has expanded from antique and classic cars to include trucks, tractors, golf carts, fire engines, motorcycles and Cushman’s, according to Dennis Morrison, show chair.

This year’s downtown show opens for parking at 2 p.m. and registration for vehicles is from 2 to 5 p.m., rain or shine.

Judging begins at 5 p.m. with trophies awarded at 7:30 p.m. A cruise down South Main Street begins at 8 p.m. Vehicle registration is $12.

Top winners from 2016 show:

»

Cadets perform "Thank you Ada concert"

Sunday at 8 p.m. in Dial Roberson Stadium
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 14, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
You've heard their music throughout Ada since June 2, now the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps is ready for their Thank You Ada concert. The free concert will begin at 8 p.m. at the Dial-Roberson Stadium.

After practicing in Ada, the Cadets will take their show on the road from coast to coast, competing against other corps from the U.S. and Canada. The 15O-member Cadets Corps includes more than 100 musicians.

Drum Corps International competition begins June 22 in Indianapolis. It continues with nearly 30 shows in 15 states before returning to Indianapolis for the world championships Aug. 10-12.

»

Order blueberries by June 23

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Thinking of blueberry cobbler, blueberry muffins, or blueberry smoothies?  

The Ada Music Boosters is taking orders for 10 pounds of fresh blueberries at $3.20 per pound. Deadline to order is June 23. They will be delivered June 27. To order call Amy Morgan at 419-957-2125.

»

Senior Citizens to hear trio

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, June 10, 2017

Food, music, and fellowship will be on the agenda when the Ada Senior Citizens meet on Wednesday, June 14, at Community Health Professionals. A carry-in picnic will kick-off the festivities at noon.

The female trio, Believe!, will provide the vocal entertainment and inspirational messages.  Believe! Formed 2010.  Barb Swartz, Cindy Zachman and Stacy Kirkey met while participating in an Emmaus Walk, a nondenominational Christian retreat.

There will be a short business meeting.  Cards and games will be available.

The June 28 meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. at CHP and will consist of a short business meeting followed by cards and games.

»

Movie and games set for Park

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, June 3, 2017

The public is invited to the Ada Family Center fourth annual Movie in the Park on Saturday, June 10.

The evening begins at War Memorial Park at 6 p.m. with food and games, including a bounce house, corn hole tourney, and 9-square. Hotdogs, candy, and popcorn will be available.

The movie begins at 8:30 p.m.

The Ada Family Center is a church which usually meets in McIntosh Center on Sunday mornings. Ray Hadley is pastor.

»

June 15 Lunch and Learn focus on annuities

Liberty National-Community Health Professionals event
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 2, 2017

Liberty National Bank and Community Health Professionals of Ada host a free Lunch and Learn from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main St., Ada.

The topic is “Understanding Annuities: The good, the Bad and the Ugly” presented by Michael McMeans, CFP of Liberty Financial Services, LLC.

Please RSVP by Thursday, June 8, to Deb Curlis at 419-634-7443.

 

»

Pages