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Going Nuts: Open House at Litzenberg Woods

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 27, 2023

FINDLAY--Mast producing trees like walnut and hickory, were important to the
McKinnis family and their neighbors. Not only was the wood used in many of their
structures, the nuts of the black walnut, shagbark hickory, shellbark hickory, and
butternut hickory were used in baking and making ink. Join Mrs. Boylan, a neighbor
of the McKinnis family, in the kitchen as she shares samples of her walnut cookies
and hickory nut bread to all who stop by.

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St. Mark Lutheran community meal on February 1

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, January 24, 2023

St. Mark Lutheran will be serving its free Community Meal from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1. (Note: this is a new date. The event was rescheduled due to the January 25 winter storm warning.)

The meal is free and open to the public. The menu consists of spaghetti with meat balls, green beans, garlic bread, fruit and a cookie.  

The church is located at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson St. in Ada.  You may dine in, carry out or drive up for curbside service. Organizers note, "Last month we served over 100 meals so don't be late. See you there."

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Educators invited to Project WILD Workshop

Posted by Staff on Monday, January 23, 2023

FINDLAY, Ohio–Educators of pre-kindergarten through high school students are invited to attend a free Project WILD workshop in northwest Ohio on Friday, Feb. 10, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The workshop focuses on supplemental curriculums that teach wildlife-related conservation concepts using everyday subjects such as math, science, and social studies. Project WILD and Aquatic WILD (K-12) guidebooks are provided to all participants.

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JAMPD Winter Walk on February 4

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 22, 2023

On Sat., Feb. 4 at 9:00 a.m., the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District will offer a Winter Walk at Haver Ridge Metro Park, 8335 Bellefontaine Rd. Harrod.

  • Experience nature in winter with a hike at beautiful Haver Ridge Metro Park. 
  • Be prepared for the weather and ground conditions. 
  • Haver Ridge offers an approximately 1- mile moderate trail. 

Register by calling 419-221-1232 or go to www.jampd.com to register by Feb. 3.

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Winter Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, February 4

Posted by Staff on Thursday, January 19, 2023

FINDLAY- Winter is coming. Can you find the signs that show where animals are spending the winter or how they will survive the cold winter days ahead. We will be taking a look up in the trees and on the ground for anything that can be found. In the winter, life becomes a mystery in the woodlands. 

Blue Rock Nature Preserve, Edgar Avenue parking lot. 2:00 p.m. All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required. 

Blue Rock Nature Preserve is located at Edgar and Bank Streets, at the south end of Findlay (329 E Yates Ave.).

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Ada Area Chamber of Commerce membership has its benefits

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Have you ever attended an Ada Area Chamber of Commerce meeting? The organization will be holding its first meeting of 2023 at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18 at the Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main.

If you have ever considered joining the chamber--as a business, individual or civic organization--this is the perfect time. Director Lindsay Walden Hollar has announced, "We will be discussing our 2023 calendar of events and different committees our members can be involved with. We hope to see you there!"

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