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Lots of events going on now at Ada schools

Here's the latest news from the Ada schools:

LANGUAGE CLUB: There will be a Language Club meeting Thursday, Sept. 27 after school in the French room. We will be electing officers and sharing program ideas for the year. Any high school student in French or Spanish class is welcome. Please see Mrs. Davis or Mrs. Davis if you are interested but unable to attend the first meeting or if you have any questions.

Preparations for holiday lighting at the park underway soon

Imagine this...it is time to start thinking about the holidays. The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is putting out the word to members to support The Winter Wonderland. 

All interested volunteers can help get things started on Saturday morning, Oct. 6, according to Deb Curlis, chamber president.

This year's project managers are Doug Salyer (Grayfeather), Tom Vermillion and George Gulbis. Starting time is 9 a.m. Meet at the building behind the pool. Each Saturday throughout October and November will be decorating time. Opening night will be Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be arriving at that time.

BVH forms new “Beating and Breathing as One” Support Group

The Smart Heart and Easy Breathers support groups have now combined to form the new Blanchard Valley Hospital Beating and Breathing as One support group. Beating and Breathing as One (B&B) will provide education and support regarding cardiac and pulmonary topics.

All meetings of the B&B support group will be held in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital and are open to the public. Upcoming events include:

Monday, October 1 at 7 p.m. – Living with Chronic Illness
Presented by John Malacos, Ph.D., clinical psychologist

C-SPAN Campaign 2012 bus will stop in Ada Oct. 3

The C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus will make a stop at Ohio Northern University as part of its “Road to the White House” tour on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 1 p.m. The bus will be parked between The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration and the Hill Building.

The Campaign 2012 bus is designed to provide an interactive, self-guided multimedia experience demonstrating C-SPAN’s offerings and unique campaign coverage. Individuals are encouraged to stop by and view the state-of-the-art C-SPAN bus, which features an interactive, educational experience with the goal of providing resources to enhance thought and discussion of government and public affairs.

Ada High School Language Club meets after school Sept. 27

There will be an Ada High School Language Club meeting Thursday, Sept. 27, after school in the French room.

The club will elect officers and share program ideas for the year. Any high school student in French or Spanish class is welcome. Students should see Mrs. Davis if you are interested but unable to attend the first meeting or if you have any questions.

Dinner-charity auction benefits Beacon of Hope Oct. 4

Community Health Professionals Hospice-Beacon of Hope invite Icon viewers to a dinner and charity auction held at Community Health Professionals of Ada, 1200 S. Main St., according to Deb Curlis.

The event is Thursday, Oct. 4. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. and the auction begins at 7 p.m. Dinner is catered by Anita’s Kitchen.

Tickets are $20 each or $100 for a table of six. The event includes both live and silent auctions. Marvin Ford is the auctioneer.

All proceeds benefit the Visiting Nurses and Hospice services of Community Health Professionals. The organization is a 501c3 and all donations are tax-deductible.

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