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Ada Public Library seeks donations for first-ever holiday silent auction; next book discussion on Dec. 4

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 14, 2012

 

Several events are underway at the Ada Public Library.

Holiday silent auction

The first-ever holiday silent acution is planned, but needs donated themed baskets from the community.

According to the library staff: The baskets - and think outside the box, feel free to bring your donation in in another kind of style! - will be auctioned off and will serve as wonderful holiday gifts; think about creating a basket which contains things that represent your business/organization, or life in Ada. Donations are tax-deductible.

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Great American smoke out held Nov. 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Each year thousands of Americans kick the tobacco habit and participate in the Great American Smoke-Out.  Thursday, November 15 is the date that smokers will be asked to stop smoking for just one day with the hope that this will be the beginning of a new tobacco-free lifestyle.

“There are many lifestyle and health benefits to quitting smoking or using tobacco products,” says Shelly Miller, Health Educator. 

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Twinsburg goes home with the Ada Music Feast grand champion trophy

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 12, 2012

Several individual and groups were winners in the 35th annual Ada Music Booster’s “Music Feast,” held Nov. 10 at Ada High School.

The Twinsburg High School show choir was presented with the overall grand champion.

Other award winners and a complete summary of the event can be found in the attachments below.

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Apollo collects for hurricane relief

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 12, 2012

Apollo Career Center Student Council is partnering with Stoops National Lease to bring Hurricane Relief Supplies to NYC New York City.

 

“We look for this to be a community-wide effort – student council members will be contacting area businesses asking for donations. Area organizations and individuals will be able to drop off items here at Apollo near the CET building.  CET students will be helping to organize and load the supplies,” said Melissa Roll.

 

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Ada Theatre goes digital - that means 3D movies and more are on the way

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 11, 2012

By Alli Walbolt, Icon ONU intern
The Ada Theatre has officially gone digital!

This means the theatre has many more capabilities and endless ideas on the way for movie-goers. Some capabilities include, 3D technology, the ability to play DVDs, faster and easier obtainment of a movie and higher definition.

James and Sheri Curlis, who bought the theatre about a year ago, are very excited about this new technology.

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New Leaf Landscape and Garden Center Christmas open house Nov. 10

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, November 10, 2012

New Leaf Landscape and Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, Ada, and 927 E. Columbus St., Kenton, is the Icon's newest advertiser.

New Leaf will hold a Christmas open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10. The event will include specials and all customers may sign up to win a $100 gift certificate.

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