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June JAMPD programs: Magic, day camp, crochet and animal Olympics

Posted by Staff on Monday, June 5, 2023

JUNE 10
Gordon The Magician will perform at the Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater, 2632 Ada Rd., Lima at 7:00 p.m. 0n Sat., June 10. The summer program is hosted by the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District. 

Gordon and his trusty sidekick, George the Raccoon, have traveled the globe in  search of smiles, laughs, and fun. A master of audience involvement, Gordon “invents” magic on the spot using the most ordinary items imaginable. Couple this with a limitless  array of tried-and-true tricks of the trade, and you have a performance that is second to  none.

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Summer garden programs offered by Hardin Co. master gardenres

Posted by Staff on Sunday, June 4, 2023

Free events on June 15, July 20 and August 17

HARDIN COUNTY–The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting three summer garden programs at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County located at 960 W. Kohler Street in  Kenton. The programs will begin with an event on “Hugelkulture” on June 15, “Worm Composting” on  July 20, and another on “Growing Cabbage, Broccoli, and Kohlrabi” on August 17. 

Learn about Hugelkulture on Thursday, June 15 from 6:00-7:00 pm. Hugelkulture is a centuries old  traditional way of building a garden bed from rotten logs and plant debris. This program will be  presented by Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Kim Thomas. 

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. 

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2023 Hardin County Tractor Pullers season includes three Ada events

Posted by Staff on Saturday, June 3, 2023

The Hardin County Tractor Pullers have announced details for the June 10 Annual Ada War Memorial Spring Pull at the Ada War Memorial Park. Gates will open at 3:00 p.m., registration will begin at 5:00 p.m. and the event begins at 6:30 p.m. 

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Aug. 4-5 United Way Days of Caring volunteer invitation

Posted by Staff on Friday, June 2, 2023

Mark your calendar: United Way's Day's of Caring return on Friday, August 4 and 5.

Hardin County United Way is looking for dedicated volunteers to help make a difference in our community. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping to coordinate and implement a variety of programs and services.

Organizers note that "Painting, cleaning, light repair projects and light landscaping projects for local organizations and towns are just some of the tasks that will be completed. And it's just FUN to come together for a great outreach opportunity!"

Interested in being part of the day? Are you a service entity and have a project that needs completed? Message [email protected] for more information.

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Park-in-the-Park car, truck and bike show is June 10

Posted by Staff on Friday, June 2, 2023

Hosted by Ada's Ream McElroy VFW Post 9381

By Paula Scott

The Ada VFW will present its 4th annual Park-in-the-Park car, truck and bike show on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Ada's War Memorial Park. Proceeds from the show will benefit the park and the Hardin County chapter of Blue Star Mothers. 

Vehicle registration is from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for a donation of $10. The first 100 registrants will receive a dash plaque and wooden dog tags.

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2023 Memorial Day program: Honoring those who died serving our country

Posted by Staff on Thursday, June 1, 2023

By Paula Scott

Memorial Day 2023 was a sunny, breezy day in Ada and ceremonies at Woodlawn Cemetery, 5134 State Route 235, featured bright blue skies and briskly snapping flags. The event was co-sponsored by Foss-Agin-Meyer Post 195 of the American Legion and Ream-McElroy Post 9381 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

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