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Learn to knit or crochet this summer at the Ada Public Library

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, June 2, 2013

The Ada Public Library next knitting and crochet club meeting at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 5. The Ada Knit 'n Crochet Club is open to anyone both learning how to knit or already an expert, according to Amanda Bennett, library director.  

It will provide a regular space for yarn crafters work on their knit or crochet projects together with others. Light snacks will be provided. All are welcome.

Regular Wednesday meetings are scheduled thereafter at the same time for June 19, July 3, July 17, July 31, and August 14.  Check the Icon calendar for reminders.

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Flower faces

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, June 2, 2013

Who said flowers don't have faces? Just study these "Angel Tiger Eye" violas at New Leaf Garden Center. You'll soon agree.

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Police docket for May 20 - 26

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Saturday, June 1, 2013

May 20

  • Handled Suspicious Persons Complaint on E North Ave

  • Handled Threatening Complaint on E Ballard, Report taken for Info Only
  • Handled Juvenile Matter

  • Handled Non Injury Accident at Community Market
  • Handled Non Injury Accident at 302 Carryout, Report taken
  • Handled Alarm Drop on S Gilbert
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Handled. Suspicious Person Complaint on St. Rt. 81

  • Handled Fight Complaint

May 21


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Bingo in Ada every Thursday in June

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Saturday, June 1, 2013

Ada Bingo plays on Thursdays at the Alumni N-men’s Building in downtown Ada.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; Bingo begins at 6:55 p.m..

Ada Bingo uses new, radio-controlled electronic machines as well as traditional paper packages.

Proceeds from Ada Bingo benefits the Ada Lion's Club and Ada Music
Boosters.

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Next Red Cross blood drive June 13

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Saturday, June 1, 2013

American Red Cross has schedule the next Ada blood drive for Thursday, June 13 from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m.  

The drive will be held at Ohio Northern University, McIntosh Center, 525 S. Main St.

While walk-in donors are welcome, donors are encouraged to make appointments. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or go online at www.redcrossblood.org.

 

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Ada Public Library book discussion "The Book Thief" on June 4

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 31, 2013

The Ada Public Library invites Icon viewers to join its discussion of  Markus Zusak's "The Book Thief." The discussion takes place at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, in the library.

Here's a brief outline of the plot:

 

"It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .

Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich.

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