It may be mid-July, but the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce board is thinking about late summer and early fall events.
The board meets at 8 a.m., Wednesday, July 11, in the Dean's Heritage Room in McIntosh Center on the ONU campus, according to Heather Cox, board president.
On the agenda include a discussion of several upcoming events. Those include a sidewalk sale and car show, Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival and the Harvest and Herb Festival.
Deb Curlis, chamber director, will provide a membership update and director's report.
The Ada Barnyard Farmers 4-H Club will hold its annual garage sale/bake sale fundraiser at 824 S. Johnson St. from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday. Proceeds will be used for the end-of-the year party and other projects. Donations are accepted, as well. The club is led by advisors, Amy Stover, Rachael Underwood, Chad Hazelton and Jamie Hazelton.
The Ada Historical Society will hold its July monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 16 at the Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main St.The program will feature filmed highlights of the 1953 Ada centennial parade. All are welcome to attend.
The Ada Dog Park Association will have occasional doggie play dates. The first one at the new Ada Dog Park will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 7. Of course, furry friends are welcome any other time, as well. The park is located at the end of East Lehr Avenue (turn east at the Church of Christ on Main Street).
The dog park has a shelter, water, and an area for small dogs and one for larger dogs to be off-leash to play, socialize, and exercise..
The Village of Ada public works department is holding a recruitment fair from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 8, according to Jamie Hall, village administrator.
The event is in the municipal building, 115 W. Buckeye Ave.
According to Hall the event is open to persons interested in working for the Village of Ada public works deparment. He said that previous and current applicants are encouraged to attend.
During the recruitment fair persons attending will hear about open positions and benefits offered to those posts. It is also an opportunity to complete an application and schedule an interview.
