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"The Shape of Things" presented by ONU Theatre Department

Oct. 27-30 in The Freed Center
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 5, 2016

The Ohio Northern University Theatre Department presents The Shape of Things, a classic contemporary play by Neil LaBute.

Performances are Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 27 to 30, at The Freed Center for the Performing Arts, Stambaugh studio theatre.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27 to 29 and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 29-30. A pre-show discussion takes place on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.

A synopsis follows:
How far are you willing to go for love? If you’d do anything for them, would you truly do…anything?

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Go purple!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Sue Mattson caught a group of Ada High School students pumped up during Friday's homecoming over Crestview.

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Blessings for Christmas program gets underway soon

Assistance for Ada families in need during the holidays
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 5, 2016

This year’s “Blessings for Christmas” program gets underway this month.

The program offers assistance to Ada school district families in need during the holidays, according to Gwen Jochims, program coordinator.

Individuals, families, organizations and businesses interested in sponsoring a family contact Jochims at [email protected] for details.

Sign-up schedule for families needing assistance follows:
• Tuesday, Oct. 11 – 4 to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18 – 4 to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 29 – 10 a.m. to noon

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Polar PALS offers after-school reading enrichment for 1st through 6th graders

Tutoring by ONU students starts next week at ReStore
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 5, 2016

A new after-school tutoring program called Polar PALS, devoted to reading enrichment for first through sixth graders will launch next week.

Tutoring, provided by ONU college students, will take place at the ReStore Community Center, 210 N. Main St, Ada, from 3:30-5 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday afternoons throughout the fall semester, according to Ann Johnson,
assistant professor of psychology at ONU.

"We hope to start the program on Wednesday, Oct. 12," she added.

As part of this new opportunity, a college student tutor will be paired with each child to work on the development of reading skills via the Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies curriculum.

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LuLaRoe fundraiser Sunday for Amelia

From 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at CHP
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 5, 2016

A LuLaRoe fundraiser for Amelia Griffin who is battling cancer, takes place from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Ada Community Health Professionals (Visiting Nurses) building, 1200 S. Main St., Ada, according to Keri Kozlowsko.

A portion of the sales will be donated to Amelia's family to help out with cancer treatment expenses.

For more information contact Kozlowsko at: [email protected]

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Icon creates special $25 offer for non-profit groups

Offer provides very affordable advertising for one-time events
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 5, 2016

To better serve non-profit organizations, clubs, school groups and church groups, The Icon has created a $25 special offer.

Any non-profit group may advertise a special one-time event such as:
• Barbecue
• Spaghetti dinner
• Pancake breakfast
• Silent auction
• Beef and noodle dinner
• Garage sale
• Golf outing
• Bake sale
• Ice cream social
• Any fundraiser or special event.

The cost for a one-week display ad (8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper, often a flyer created by the organization) is only $25. That flyer will be posted in both Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon.

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