We Care People is hosting Celebrate You 2022: For Mental Health Awareness, a free event on August 5 at Vibe Coffeehouse & Cafe, 311 E Market St., LIma. The adult-only event starts at 4:00 p.m.
The event will include performances by Mixed Vibes, Courtney Owens as MC, and expressive art from Artspace/Lima and Voices of Prosperity.
Taco Movil Lima and Aysha’s Subs & Burgers will be there along with other food trucks.
We Care People is also known as the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties.
The Ada VFW Post 9381 will host the JD Owen Band on from 6:00-10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30.
"Join us for some music and fun. Weather permitting JD will be playing out on the patio. Bring lawn chairs if you want," is the note from the VFW, located at 2147 State Route 235, one mile north of Ada.
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The Kenton Hardin Health Department is holding a Roll & Read–Powered by Parents as Teachers event from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on August 20. This is a one-mile walk and stroller roll at Boy Scout Lake, Veterans Memorial Park, 15906 OH-309, Kenton.
The event is for all families with young children and is designed to promote literacy and physical well-being. Selected children’s books will be read at points along the way by local officials.
Educational opportunities for families will include information about car seats, Kenton Head Start, Early Intervention and WIC. There will also be a bubble station and happy giddy tunnels, as well as prizes and giveaways.
The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for adult volunteers to assist with the August 27 Punt, Pass and Kick (PPK) competition that is part of the Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival.
Currently 40 contestants have registered for this event.
Duties may include measuring and help directing the children.
If you or your service group is interested, please call Lindsay Walden at 567-204-7118.
