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Want to be a Master Gardener?

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, February 13, 2017

The OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Allen, Hardin and Hancock County will be offering the Master Gardener Volunteer training program at the OSU-Lima Campus this spring. This program provides 50 hours of training in horticulture to interested gardeners who then commit to 50 hours of volunteer service in their home county.

Registration deadline is Feb. 20. Cost us $150.

Some topics include botany, plant selection, landscaping with annuals and perennials, vegetable gardening, tree selection and identification, fruit tree care, pesticides, soils and plant and insect identification.

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Improv comes to Ada - where the next big hit musical will be written

Saturday night at Freed Center Biggs Theatre
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It’s all improvised, and it’s all funny.

- WATCH THE CREATIVE VIDEO AT BOTTOM OF STORY -

The New York Times calls Broadway’s Next H!T Musical “hilarious.” And, it's on The Freed Center Biggs Theatre stage at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11.

Here's how the show works:

Master improvisers gather made-up hit-song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor and laughter.

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Indoor garage sale

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, February 8, 2017

The annual Community Health Professionals indoor garage sale will be held from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday at 1200 S. Main. Here, Mary Jackson, Deb Curlis, and JoNell Hanratty set up a table of merchandise to be sold. The room is filled with items for sale from sellers in Ada and surrounding towns. Check it out.

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BBQ meal supports prom

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, February 7, 2017

The Ada Junior Class is selling Harlen's BBQ chicken tickets for $8 to raise money for the prom. The meals can be picked up between 5-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17,  at the 86 gym. Tickets may be purchased from junior class members or at the high school office.

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Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science camp

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, February 6, 2017

Registration for ONU Camp GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Math and Science) is now open. This is the 22nd year for the camp, which is designed for girls entering the 7th or 8th grade this fall and will introduce them to careers in engineering, the sciences, math, pharmacy and technology.

The fee for the four-day camp is $325, which includes all meals, housing, instructional materials, recreational activities and a T-shirt. Registration is limited to 72 girls. For more details and a registration form go to ONU.edu.

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Alger Public Library Feb events

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, February 3, 2017

Preschool Story Times will continue on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. with songs, games, crafts, and snacks.

Children in grades 1-5 are invited to be part of the after-school program, called "Tune-In Tuesdays," at 4 p.m. Please note the earlier time. Various events and activities are planned each week including crafts, games, special guests, and snacks.

On Thursdays students of all ages can receive homework help from 4:15-6 p.m.  Parents need to sign up their child by 6 p.m. the day before.

Adult Coloring & Bring Your Own Craft are scheduled for Thursday, Feb 9, from 6-7:30 p.m.

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