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August 11 event celebrates farm community

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Register at at 567-204-9126; Conservancy newsletter signup at www.wcolc.org

The West Central Ohio Land Conservancy (WCOLC) will host Preserving Ohio Country from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on August 11, at the Lauer Historical Farm, 800 Roush Rd., Lima. The celebration of our farm community includes an entertaining program that highlights "the most valuable resource in west central Ohio⎯farmland." Organizers invite you to "learn how we can work together as a community and what you can do yourself to help preserve Ohio country."

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Summer Reading ends with a big splash

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, July 19, 2022

The Ada Public Library will celebrate another year of Summer Reading with a pool party at the Ada Municipal Pool.

Call the library at 419-634-5246 to register.

MORE LIBRARY EVENTS

Tuesday, July 19

  • Amish Book Group - 1:00 p.m.
  • Family Storytime - 6:00 p.m.
  • BINGO - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

  • Family Storytime 11:00 a.m.

Thursday, July 21, 2022

  • Preschool Read & Play Time - 10:00 a.m.
  • Pool Party @ Ada Pool - 11:00 a.m.

Friday, July 22, 2022

  • Fantastic Friday - 11:00 a.m.
  • Coloring Club - 3:30 p.m.
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July 26 Raingutter Regatta invite from Cub Scout Pack 124

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, July 19, 2022

The Ada Cub Scouts will be hosting its annual Raingutter Regatta at 6:00 p.m. on July 26 outside the Scout cabin at the back of the Ada War Memorial Park.

The regatta is a fun event in which children take turns racing a small sailboat across a rain gutter track.

From organizers: "This is a great opportunity to check out some of the exciting things we do at Cub Scouts.  More information will be provided for those who are interested.

For more information contact Trent Boedicker at [email protected]

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Find a Ride success story

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, July 19, 2022

By Beca Sheidler
Vice President of Aging in Place

Ashley Wildermuth (Find A Ride transportation specialist) had a gentleman from Vaughnsville call into the agency stating that his wife had just gotten out of the hospital and was in desperate need of wheelchair transportation for the next day.

He was scrambling to find something as he had never been placed in this situation before as his wife was ambulatory and now is non-weight bearing and he is unable to transport her in their vehicle. After him making several phone calls to try to find transportation for his wife to the Cancer Center in Lima, he contacted Find A Ride.

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Alger Summer Reading wrap up and thank yous

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Summer reading programs are big business for our public libraries. Here in Ada, the summer reading program wraps up on July 30.

Summer Reading 2022 is over at the Alger Public Library. Director Stacey Hensley reports:

"Ocean’s of Possibilities was amazing for Alger Library. We'd again like to thank everyone for participating in Summer Reading 2022.

111 people signed up for Summer Reading:

  • 66-Kids
  • 9-Teens
  • 36-Adults

We held 37 programs over 4 weeks, with 411 attending programs! 86 people attended our Kickoff event!!  And as always: IT TAKES A VILLAGE!

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Update: McGuffey movie night is July 22

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 18, 2022

The McGuffey Memories historical society will host a family outdoor movie night on Friday, July 22--an event that was postponed by poor weather.

Beginning at 9:30 p.m. the society will show Disney-Pixar's Luca (2021), described on IMDB as "On the Italian Riviera, an unlikely but strong friendship grows between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human."

The showing will be on the lawn behind the community center, 404 Courtright St., McGuffey. Free popcorn and drinks will be served.

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