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McGuffey movie moved to Saturday (CANCELLED)

Posted by Staff on Friday, August 19, 2022

CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER

Family Outdoor Movie Night in McGuffey is Saturday, August 20.

  • The movie Home Team starts at 9:15 p.m.
  • 404 Courtright Street, McGuffey

You'll find the audience gathering on the grass behind the community center. Free popcorn and drinks will be served.

Please bring your own lawn chairs or blanket.

The event is promoted by McGuffey Memories Historical Society.

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Harvest & Herb Festival vendor deadline

Posted by Staff on Friday, August 19, 2022

Ada's 36th annual Harvest & Herb Festival and Parade is fast approaching. Ada Area Chamber of Commerce director Lindsay Walden reports that over 100 booths have been sold with many new vendors to appear at the show.

Vendors are encouraged to sign up by September 2 so that organizers will have plenty of time to assign booth locations.

Vendor information can be found at:

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Goal kick simulator and beer sales added to 2022 football festival

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, August 19, 2022

The August 27 Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival is growing. Two new attractions were announced by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce this week:

  • A goal kick simulator will be provided by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This is the premiere event for this Hall of Fame feature.
  • A beer permit has been approved. Beer sales will take place at the Center on Central with Ada Lions Club volunteer servers.

The Saturday event has two main components: an official PPK punt, pass and kick competition at 1:00 p.m. at ONU's Dial-Roberson Stadium and the 4:30-10:00 p.m. Tailgate Party at the Ada Train Depot Park, 9 Central Ave.

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September 3 "Love Ya!" walk for Patrick Archer

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, August 16, 2022

At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022, a "Love Ya! Walk for Patrick" will be held at the War Memorial Park track to honor Ada resident Patrick Archer. Archer was killed November 3, 2021 in a workplace incident at the Lima Ford Engine Plant.

Walk organizers note, "Patrick's traumatic death devastated his family, friends, co-workers and shocked the community." The walk is to support the nonprofit organization United Support & Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF). The public is invited to join the walk, meal and to share stories.

Participants are encouraged to walk 15 laps--approximately 15 individuals are killed in U.S. workplaces each day.

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Chamber members to meet at Buckeye East

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, August 16, 2022

The monthly Ada Area Chamber of Commerce membership meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17. This month the meeting will be held at

Chamber director Lindsay Walden notes "There will also be several updates regarding the Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival, upcoming ribbon-cutting events, and more! If you are looking to get more involved in the community, this meeting is for you! We hope to see you there."

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Reminder: Fabulous 5th choral celebration

Posted by Staff on Friday, August 12, 2022

Noteworthy Community Choir will celebrate 5 years as an organization by sharing music selections from each of their performance seasons at a Sunday concert in Harrod.

  • 3:00 p.m., August 14 
  • County Line Church of the Brethren, 4227 N Hardin Rd, Harrod

Tickets are $10 each and include a dessert and drink at intermission.

Ticket information is available on the website Noteworthycc.org and can be purchased from any NCC member or at the door.

Director Vicki Mills notes, "We hope you'll be able to come enjoy our concert and help us raise funds to cover the costs of sheet music and soundtracks for more seasons to come!"

 

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