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Ada Fireworks explode with community pride

Posted by Staff on Thursday, June 29, 2023

Will the weather cooperate? Stay tuned to the Icon for updates.

By Paula Scott

The third annual Pride of Ada Fireworks will take place at 9:45 p.m. on July 1 at War Memorial Park (details below). While the experience of a professional fireworks display can seem like magic, this event is a grassroots effort that has come together through the sheer determination and generosity of the following group of people (L-R and up the stairs).

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Autism "Rocks!" awareness event at Ottawa Metro Park

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, June 26, 2023

Autism Life Center, a local nonprofit, will host an Autism "Rocks!" rock painting event from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 8 at Ottawa Metro Park, Wyandot shelter house.

Organizers note, "This is our largest family friendly community event of the year!  Our goal is to bring the community together to raise Autism awareness and acceptance by painting rocks with autism information on the back. 

"Then we can hide them throughout our communities to keep the awareness going.  We provide all the supplies, rocks, paint, snacks, everything! Cost is by donation.  We'll also have other local organizations there with information and more crafts
for the kids to do."

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Plenty of Johnny Appleseed events still to go in June

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Upcoming Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park district opportunities include the following ampitheater, archery, youth fishing derby, firebugs and critter feeding events.

BEGINNING ARCHERY PROGRAM - ALLEN COUNTY FARM PARK
June 21 - 6:00-7:00 p.m. or 7:00-8:00 p.m. 
1582 Slabtown Rd., Lima

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Third annual Pride of Ada Fireworks is July 1

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, June 15, 2023

By Paula Scott

You may have heard about fireworks through the grapevine, but now it's official: the third annual Pride of Ada Fireworks will be at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, in War Memorial Park. Fireworks will launch from the Ada baseball fields near the park.

This event is made possible by 26 sponsors listed below and on the atttached poster. 

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Elder Victim Ministry (EVM), a program of Crime Victim Services, is asking the community to “Build Strong Support for Elders” as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Thursday, June 15. Staff will gather at 11am at the CASA Park, 234 N. Main St., Lima, to raise awareness about elder abuse. Partner agencies and community members are encouraged to wear purple and if available, join the group for a photo to be shared on CVS media pages.

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Strike Out Cancer benefit softball game rescheduled for June 29

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

UPDATE: The Strike Out Cancer softball benefit game for June 13 is cancelled due to the weather forecast and the condition of the field.

Organiers will be making the fundraiser game up on June 29. The Home Run Derby will start at 5:00 p.m. and the game between the high school softball and baseball players will start at 6:00 p.m.

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