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Oct. 27-30 in The Freed Center

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The Ohio Northern University Theatre Department presents The Shape of Things, a classic contemporary play by Neil LaBute.

Performances are Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 27 to 30, at The Freed Center for the Performing Arts, Stambaugh studio theatre.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27 to 29 and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 29-30. A pre-show discussion takes place on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.

A synopsis follows:
How far are you willing to go for love? If you’d do anything for them, would you truly do…anything?

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Sue Mattson caught a group of Ada High School students pumped up during Friday's homecoming over Crestview.

Assistance for Ada families in need during the holidays

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This year’s “Blessings for Christmas” program gets underway this month.

The program offers assistance to Ada school district families in need during the holidays, according to Gwen Jochims, program coordinator.

Individuals, families, organizations and businesses interested in sponsoring a family contact Jochims at [email protected] for details.

Sign-up schedule for families needing assistance follows:
• Tuesday, Oct. 11 – 4 to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18 – 4 to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 29 – 10 a.m. to noon

Tutoring by ONU students starts next week at ReStore

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A new after-school tutoring program called Polar PALS, devoted to reading enrichment for first through sixth graders will launch next week.

Tutoring, provided by ONU college students, will take place at the ReStore Community Center, 210 N. Main St, Ada, from 3:30-5 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday afternoons throughout the fall semester, according to Ann Johnson,
assistant professor of psychology at ONU.

"We hope to start the program on Wednesday, Oct. 12," she added.

As part of this new opportunity, a college student tutor will be paired with each child to work on the development of reading skills via the Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies curriculum.

From 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at CHP

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A LuLaRoe fundraiser for Amelia Griffin who is battling cancer, takes place from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Ada Community Health Professionals (Visiting Nurses) building, 1200 S. Main St., Ada, according to Keri Kozlowsko.

A portion of the sales will be donated to Amelia's family to help out with cancer treatment expenses.

For more information contact Kozlowsko at: [email protected]

Offer provides very affordable advertising for one-time events

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To better serve non-profit organizations, clubs, school groups and church groups, The Icon has created a $25 special offer.

Any non-profit group may advertise a special one-time event such as:
• Barbecue
• Spaghetti dinner
• Pancake breakfast
• Silent auction
• Beef and noodle dinner
• Garage sale
• Golf outing
• Bake sale
• Ice cream social
• Any fundraiser or special event.

The cost for a one-week display ad (8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper, often a flyer created by the organization) is only $25. That flyer will be posted in both Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon.

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