Events

Community Health Professionals' next Lunch and Learn is at noon, Thursday, Oct. 6. The speaker is Dr. Jason Hageman, who will talk about preventing falls.

The lunch is sponsored by Liberty National Bank of Ada. Persons planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Thursday, Sept. 29, to Deb Curlis at 419-634-7443.

A Zumba class will be offered this fall and is held at First United Methodist Church, Ada.

The first class is from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, and is held in the Wesley Fellowship Hall.

Class instructors are Hillary Holmes and Jami Dellifield. Cost is $5 per class. Persons with questions contact Holme at 419-889-5368.

Back by popular demand The Freed Center Biggs Theatre hosts "Dancing with the Ada Stars" at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10.

Performing are Ada locals:
• Jason Duff
• Amy Eddings
• Shane Tilton
• Kelly Kobiela
• Scott Henning
• Karen Kier
• Special guest: The ONU Dance Company

Based on the hit television show, watch these community members compet for the Mirror Ball Trophy. 

Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for faculty and staff, $10 for seniors and $5 for students and children.

Purchase tickets online through The Freed Center website or call the Center box office at 418-772-1900.

The next PaintINN at The Inn at ONU is at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 6.

It's a great opportunity to get involved in fall activities. Bring your friends for a great evening. All food, a beverage and art supplies are includes.

For reservations, please call 419-772-2500.

Bluffton’s favorite fall event, the Fall Festival, takes place here Saturday, Sept. 24.
This is the 13th annual Fall Festival, and it offers many family-oriented activities throughout the community, according to Daren Lee of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, who coordinates the festival.

Activities include an antique tractor show, lots of music and food, pony rides, inflatable bounce house, craft show and home expo, farmers’ market, historical exhibits, and horse and wagon rides between Mennonite Memorial Home and downtown.

It's the next best thing to a Michael Jackson performance. It's the Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience on The Freed Center Biggs Theatre stage at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27.

Here's a description of the performance:

As the mirror image of Michael Jackson, “The Ultimate Michael Experience” is both entertaining and electrifying. This full-stage production is a tribute to the music and dancing of the world-famous star.

Choreographed by Joby Rogers, who portrays Jackson, this production utilizes the talents of eight dancers who envelop the audience in a wave of visual excitement not seen since Jackson’s final concert.

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