Events

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.

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).

Now is the best time to sign up for Ada's Farmers & Merchants Picnic Parade that will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

The entry form is attached and can be picked up at the Century 21 Sunway Realty LLC office, 208 N Main St. Anoter option is to request an email from co-chairpersons Tami Waller at [email protected] or Becky Neville at [email protected]. Completed forms may be dropped off at the Century 21 office.

Parade information must be submitted by August 1. 

LINEUP INFORMATION

LOCATION: W. Lincoln Ave., in the Myers East and West parking lots (ONU)

TIME: Saturday, August 12 at 8:30 a.m. 

PARADE: Begins at 9:30 A.M.

PARADE ROUTE: From W. Lincoln St. to S. Main to College St. to Simon St.

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UPDATE: RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 29

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School softball program will host its second annual “Strike Out Cancer” fundraiser on Tuesday, June 13 featuring a high school game, pre-game contest and items for sale.

Funds from the event held at the varsity softball diamond in the park will be raised to help two Ada teachers.

2023 Memorial Day ceremonies will be hosted at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 29 at Woodlawn Cemetery, 5134 OH-235, Ada. Lee Crouse is the guest speaker.

The annual event is co-hosted by the Foss Agin Meyer American Legion Post 185 and the Ream McElroy VFW Post 9381.

Students Learn Home Alone Safety & More

Ohio State University Extension, Hardin County will offer two Safe Sitter® classes for young teens, grades 4-8, June 8, 2023 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and July 13 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the OSU Extension Office, 1021 West Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH 43326. Registration deadlines are June 2 for the June 8 class and July 7 for the July 13 class.

More than 775,000 young teens have graduated from the medically-accurate program which teaches how, why, and where injuries happen so they can be prevented. The cost of the course is $35 per teen and includes all materials, lunch, and snacks. Partial scholarships are available. Contact Jami Dellifield at [email protected] or 419-674-2297 to register your 4th-8th grader. Class size is limited to 8 participants.  Registration is guaranteed when the parent or guardian has completed all registration paperwork and payment has been received/

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