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45810 is a busy community in October-November; here's the Community Highlights

Can it be fall already? Yes, and there's lots of events going on in Ada in October and November. Here's the long list of activities planned in 45810 over the next 61 days. Darlene Bowers created this calendar for The Icon.

For a printer-friendly copy of the calendar perfect for posting and handy reference, open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

Look what's on Ada's school calendar

Here's an update on activities at Ada High School from the school website:

Sept. 30th - 2 HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL Teacher In-Service
Oct. 8th – Cap & Gown presentation @ 8:40 a.m. Auditorium
Oct. 20th – Professional Development Teacher Work Day - No school for students
Oct. 23rd – Composite pictures 7 a.m. and 7 thru 12 Pictures starting at 8:45 a.m. in the ’86 gym

Dancing with the Ada Stars on Freed Center stage Oct. 4

The Ohio Northern University Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents “Dancing with the Ada Stars” on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 8:30 p.m. for the 2014 Homecoming performance. 

PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY.

Ada midget football and cheerleading teams hold Cancer Walk Oct. 12

The Ada midget football and cheerleading teams will hold their second annual Cancer Walk from 12:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 at War Memorial Park, Ada. The walk is open to anyone in the Ada community, including parents, students, coaches, and athletes. 

Those wishing to participate may purchase a purple t-shirt or hoodie commemorating the event and all participants are encouraged to wear their t-shirts or hoodies during the walk. All proceeds of the walk and shirt sale will benefit Not By Choice Outreach in Kenton.

Ada band launches competition season in great style

The Ada Marching Bulldogs began its 2014 competition in fine fashion on Sept. 20.  

After arriving at the school bright and early Saturday morning to march in the annual Harvest and Herb Festival parade and opening the crowning of the queen festivities, the band traveled to Louisville High School, near Akron, for the first competition performance of the season. 

Weather summary - starting to feel like autumn

It’s starting to feel like autumn. Here’s the September daily weather summaries from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

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