Icon viewers are in for 12 hours of Disney fun all for a good cause starting Friday evening.
The 12-hour Ohio Northern University's Relay for Life takes place in the King Horn Field House from 6 p.m., Friday, March 20, to 6 a.m., Saturday, March 21.
The theme of this year's Relay is "Disney." There is a $10 charge enter Relay, for persons not on a team. That admission charge allows you to participate in all of the events and have lots of things to eat.
According to Nicole Michalek, coordinator of the Relay: "With the 22 teams that we have sign up, ONU has raised $10,416 out of our $17,000 goal."
Kenny Wolke's job has grown in acreage and usage since he became manager of War Memorial Park 18 years ago.
How many acres are involved in the park?
The park had 40 acres in 1996, now there are 68 acres.
What does your job entail? Taking care of the equipment, buildings, and grounds, and scheduling the use of the various facilities. There is electrical, plumbing, mechanical work to do...a little bit of everything.
Midwest Regional Educational Service Center has scheduled three preschool screens in April. The Center provides preschool services for the Ada, Hardin Northern, Ridgemont and Upper Scioto Valley school districts.
Parents and caregivers with children ages 3 to 5 by Aug. 1, 2015, should call Midwest Regional ESC for an appointment.
Registration and screens are planned at the following locations:
• Upper Scioto Valley, Monday, April 13
• Hardin Northern, Tuesday, April 14
• Ridgemont, Wednesday, April 15
An American Red Cross blood drive takes place at the Ada Elementary School from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 26.
This is a "Pint-size Hero" event, sponsored by the elementary. To schedule an appointment contact Ada school nurse, Marlene Vermillion or Angie Hall, school secretary.
ONU Health Day is from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 28, in the ONU Pharmacy Building. The event is open to the public with a $3 admission charge. Monday, March 23, is the registration deadline.
The event includes the ONU Campus Girl Scouts teaming up Generation Rx and other pharmacy organizations.
The event will be one where youth can learn about health. There will be educational and fun activities for girls and boys. Some of the activities include medication safety, ways to be physically active, good stress management and an obstacle course.
A permission slip is in an attachment at the bottom of this story.
The Ada United Methodist Women will host a concert at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday April 7, at the church, 301 North Main St.
The program is by Barb Swartz and her topic is "New Beginnings." She is a member of a trio called " Believe," and will be singing solo for the evening.
The program is open to the public. Refreshments will follow the program. Call the church at 419-634-4626 for more information.
