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Lineup for 7th annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival on August 26

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 24, 2023

By Paula Scott

With just over one month until the 7th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival, the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has a full lineup of events planned for Saturday, August 26. 

The Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival celebrates Ada’s remarkable contribution to the sport of football. It includes an evening of fun with live music, food trucks, a beer tent, raffles, kid zone and the one and only Wilson Football drop.

10:00 a.m. - 93.1 The Fan radio will be broadcasting “Out of Bounds with Danny Holbrook” LIVE from Ohio Northern’s Dial Roberson Stadium. Sports fans are welcome to come out, listen to the show, and grab some free goodies.

11:30 a.m. - PPKUSA registration begins at Dial Roberson Stadium. This FREE Punt, Pass & Kick USA event is for boys and girls ages 6-15.

1:00 p.m. - The original football skills competition, est. 1961. https://www.ppkusa.com/ Qualifiers advance to the National Finals.

5:00-10:00 p.m. - Downtown fun at the Ada Depot Park. 

LIVE MUSIC
Headliner: Voodoo Lane. Opening band: Turning Point Band.

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St. Mark Lutheran hosts July 2023 Community Meal

Posted by Staff on Sunday, July 23, 2023

Over 150 meals served at June event

St. Mark Lutheran Church--at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson in Ada--
will again be hosting it's Community Meal on Wednesday, July 26 from 5-6:30 p.m. (or until they run out).

The meal is free and open to the community.

The July menu:

Tom's famous meat loaf
Scalloped potatoes
Green beans
Fruit
Cookie. 

As always, you may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service.

Organizers note, "Last month over 150 meals were served. We look forward to seeing you there."

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Programs on worm composting and growing cabbage, broccoli and kohlrabi

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, July 18, 2023

HARDIN COUNTY–The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting summer garden programs at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County located at 960 W. Kohler Street in Kenton. The programs will continue with an event on “Worm Composting” on July 20, and another on “Growing Cabbage, Broccoli, and Kohlrabi” on August 17.

A great way to make the richest and cheapest compost for all your garden plants is to practice Worm Composting. Join Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Kim Thomas on Thursday, July 20 from 6:00-7:00 pm for this educational program to enhance your garden’s soil.

Want to know the best techniques for growing cabbage, broccoli, and kohlrabi? Learn the tricks on how to grow these delicious vegetables, and tips on how to keep them pest and disease free. This program will be held Thursday, August 17 from 6:00-7:00 pm and will be presented by Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Stewart Coats.

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Save the Date: Patrick Archer Memorial Softball Tournament

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 15, 2023

By Paula Scott

On September 2 a memorial softball tournament will be held in honor of Ada resident Patrick Archer who was killed November 3, 2021 in a workplace incident at the Lima Ford Engine Plant.

The benefit event will include a Home Run Derby for children; a raffle will raise funds for local scholarships while raising awareness about workplace safety. The event will be held at Ada War Memorial Park's back diamonds.

Transforming Tragedy Into Prevention
WWW.USMWF.ORG 
Because going to work shouldn't be a grave mistake

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1135164014108210

Bad Daddy's All American Food Truck - Kona Ice - Raffles

  • First Game starts at 11:00 a.m. 
  • Kids Home Run Derby at 1:00 p.m.
  • Raffle winners will be announced at 4:00 p.m.
  • Winners awarded at 5:00 p.m. 

Contact Mary Archer at 419-302-5320 or [email protected]; or Madison Archer at [email protected] or 419-615-9441 to register a team or make donations.

All proceeds will be split between establishing scholarships at Ada High School, Allen East High School and Apollo Career Center; to be awarded to seniors pursuing a career in a skilled trade and to support United Support Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF)

Donations are not tax deductible.

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F&M Picnic poster unveils a full day of fun

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, July 15, 2023

For more information call 419-204-4235

The 110th Farmers & Merchants Picnic is less than a month away. On Saturday, August 12, Ada will celebrate with a full day of family fun. As the action-packed poster promises, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

8:00 a.m. - OWHA horse show with Contest, Halter & Performance classes

9:00 a.m. - 2nd Annual Truck & Semi Show. Registration begins @ 9:00 a.m. - Show 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m. - F&M Parade travels from West Lincoln St. to Main St. to War Memorial Park. Register to be in the parade by August 1.

10:30 a.m. - Main Stage welcome and flag raising

11:00 a.m. - Pedal Tractor Pull for Kids at the Main Stage- Sponsored By Ada Kiwanis Club

Cornhole Tournament - Sign-Up @ 12:00 p.m. - Tossing @ 1:00 p.m. - $25 Per Team

2:00 p.m. - Gates open for F&M Picnic Tractor Pull

5:00 p.m. - Main prize drawing; also hourly door prizes

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Quarry Farm events announced in Summer 2023 News

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, July 7, 2023

The Quarry Farm News for Summer 2023 has arrived. It includes an invitation to register for a Leaf Making Workshop on July 15 among other scheduled events, or to email [email protected] if you are interested in setting up a program.

The Pandora area nature preserve announces pop-up events like Star Walks on Facebook and Instagram.

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