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2022 Farmers & Merchants Picnic plans announced

Saturday, August 13 is the 109th annual Farmers & Merchants Picnic at Ada's War Memorial Park. The attached event poster details the full day of activities and entertainment prepared by local organizers.

(See Tickets on sale for 2022 F&M Raffle.)

The entire day will be busy with activities:

8:00 a.m. - Ohio Western Horse Association Show - Contest, halter and performance classes

9:00 a.m. - Registration for Truck & Semi Show - 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. show

AHS marching band preview on July 29

The Ada High School Marching Band Camp will perform at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29 by the school cafeteria.

This will be a preview of this year's competition show and music for the upcoming season.

August 5 community celebration for Mental Health Awareness

We Care People is hosting Celebrate You 2022: For Mental Health Awareness, a free event on August 5 at Vibe Coffeehouse & Cafe, 311 E Market St., LIma. The adult-only event starts at 4:00 p.m.

The event will include performances by Mixed Vibes, Courtney Owens as MC, and expressive art from Artspace/Lima and Voices of Prosperity.

Taco Movil Lima and Aysha’s Subs & Burgers will be there along with other food trucks.

We Care People is also known as the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties.

For more information, visit https://www.wecarepeople.org

JD Owen Band performs at VFW on July 30

The Ada VFW Post 9381 will host the JD Owen Band on from 6:00-10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30.

"Join us for some music and fun. Weather permitting JD will be playing out on the patio. Bring lawn chairs if you want," is the note from the VFW, located at 2147 State Route 235, one mile north of Ada.

PHONE 419-634-5096

CANTEEN HOURS
Tuesday - Saturday starting at 4:00 p.m.

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Last sunset yoga at the Ada Park, July 28

Hardin County OSU Extension reminder: this is the summer's last Sunset Yoga:

  • 8:00-8:45 p.m. on July 28
  • At the Ada Park by the softball diamonds
  • Bring a mat or towel

Kenton-Hardin Roll & Read event on August 20

The Kenton Hardin Health Department is holding a Roll & Read–Powered by Parents as Teachers event from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on August 20. This is a one-mile walk and stroller roll at Boy Scout Lake, Veterans Memorial Park, 15906 OH-309, Kenton.

The event is for all families with young children and is designed to promote literacy and physical well-being. Selected children’s books will be read at points along the way by local officials.

Educational opportunities for families will include information about car seats, Kenton Head Start, Early Intervention and WIC. There will also be a bubble station and happy giddy tunnels, as well as prizes and giveaways.

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