The Blanchard Valley Health Foundation has awarded six area students nursing scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Gabrielle Evans has received the $500 Phyllis Zimber Endowed Scholarship, which was offered to any graduating high school student or adult pursuing a degree in nursing with a special interest in obstetrics. Evans is a student at Case Western Reserve University and is completing a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.
They say it takes a village! The Ada Library had a great turnout for their Summer Reading Kick-Off on Saturday; in just 4 hours we had over 250 people stop by our Summer Kick-Off, and 195 people (Birth-Adult) sign-up for Summer Reading!
This is the first year we're including people of all ages and we were overwhelmed by the response and excitement of our patrons! Sign-up continues all throughout the program.
While there are events everyday Monday-Friday at the Library, some really exciting events on our near horizon are:
The Ada Farmers’ Market opens today. It has a new location and new starting date.
Previous to this year, the market was a spring and summer regular feature at the Depot downtown each Thursday.
Deb Curlis, of Community Health Professionals, told The Ada Icon that the market will move to the Health Professionals at 1200 S. Main St. The market will run each Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. starting on June 6. The final market date will be Sept. 26.
The market is open to area vendors who have home-grown or home-made projects. The cost per week is $5, with proceeds going to the Community Health Professionals Hospice Patient Care Fund.
Ada Kiwanis Club has announced that American Red Cross swimming lessons will be held at the Ada Municipal Swimming Pool on July 8-12 and July 15,16,18, and 19.
The registration fee will be $3 per student. Class size is limited to the first 25 students per level.
Children ages 5 and older by July 8, 2013 and adults are welcome to sign-up for lessons.
Those interested are asked to complete a registration form for each swimmer. Registration forms can be found attached to the bottom of this post.
Parents are asked to return the registration with the $3 fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope to 322 East Lima Ave., Ada, Ohio 45810.
The Ada Public Library will host its Summer Reading Kick-off on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. according to Amanda Bennett, library director.
In addition to being able to sign up the whole family (all ages) for summer reading the day will feature many activities, including "Touch-a-Truck", where little ones can explore an Ada Fire truck, a police car, an ambulance and a tractor.
There will also be a 4H sponsored petting zoo, face painting and a huge used book sale with over 1000 titles available.
