Ada first graders dress up like their favorite Super Hero as part of the school’s Autism Week activities. From left are Andy Stockert, Zane Buxton, Bryson Bolden, Kennady Bowden, Adelina Martin, Carmen Duran-Casio, and Dexter Ramsey. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Ever want to sail the ocean blue in a concrete canoe? Yes, canoes made of concrete do float, and ONU students will compete with their canoe on Sunday at a north central regional conference at the University of Western Michigan. For many years, ONU student members of the American Society of Civil Engineers have built a canoe each year to test their engineering skills in competition with other colleges. They first try out their canoe on ONU ponds to be sure it floats.
A new addition to Bluffton Family Recreation’s class offerings to youth this spring is a home school recreation class, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.
The class is open to youth of all ages and is held on Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. in the BFR indoor soccer arena, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.
Tinch said that the class offers lots of different physical education opportunities for homeschooled youth.
The award-winning Ada Winter Guards will give a free community performance at 8 p.m. on Monday April 16, in the K-12 gym. The Ada High School Winter Guard, Ada High School Dance Line, and Ada Junior High Winter Guard will perform. All three teams have been undefeated in Ohio Indoor Performance Association competition this season.
The Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District will offer "Nature 101: Bats" at the McElroy Environmental Education Center at 7 p.m.,Tuesday, April 10.
Bats comprise the second largest group of mammals in the world with over 1000 species worldwide. Ohio is home to about a dozen species. Explore these fascinating animals and be prepared to put some preconceived notions to the test.
Call 419-221-1232 to register by April 9.
The McElroy Environmental Education Center is located (adjacent to the Park District Office), 2355 Ada Rd (St. Rt. 81), Lima.
ADA, Ohio - The Hardin County Sharpshooters 4-H Club is seeking new members. Any Hardin County youth who was in 3rd grade and 8 years old as of January 1st is eligible to join. In our club, youth will learn about gun safety, hunter safety, and how to shoot shotgun and rifle. 4-H shooting sports clubs are run by volunteers who have passed a BCI background check, protection of minors training, and completed rigorous shooting safety training by Ohio 4-H and Ohio State University. Safety is our number one priority, and we believe that through 4-H shooting sports activities, youth can learn to use firearms with safety and respect.
