Ada Academic Boosters 2015-16 membership drive is underway according to Tracie Amburgey, president.
The booster group is an volunteer organization that recognizes and encourages Ada students in grades Kindergarten through seniors in high school.
The booster sponsor several activities during the school year include:
• Scholastic book fairs
• New books for media center
• Grad Tab sponsor
• Reading carnival
• Quarterly honor roll assemblies
• Academic honors wall
• College scholarships and a list of several additional programs.
The Cask Room, 127 S. Main St., Ada, celebrates its first anniversary in business with an Anniversary Week Celebration Monday, Sept. 7, through Saturday, Sept. 12, according to Steven Bates.
Here are events planned:
Monday, Sept. 7
Our usual Monday customer appreciation night. 50% off all poured drinks.
Tuesday, Sept. 8
A special wine tasting with food pairing. Come in for a preview of elections that could wind up on our regular food menu. Event starts at 7 p.m. RSVPs encouraged, but not required.
Campus life sometimes gets you dirty. Here's one of those times. Ohio Northern University Freshman Matt Ludic returns the ball. The annual Founders Hall Mud Volleyball tournament has taken place for more than 30 years at Ohio Northern University. This year, 105 teams recently played to raise money for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. (From ONU Facebook)
Tickets are now on sale for the annual Ada Music Boosters chicken barbecue, always held behind the stadium, the evening of the first home football game of the year. This year the event will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, before the Bulldogs host LCC.
The barbecue is a major fund-raiser for the Ada Music Boosters. Proceeds benefit numerous projects for Ada’s instrumental and vocal music programs. Tickets are being sold now through Sept. 3.
Contact any band or choir member to purchase tickets, or call Dave Smittle at 419-230-8147 or Kelly MacDonald at 330-212-3215.
TROIKA Entertainment recently announced that the national tour of the quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd STREET will launch on Sept. 22, at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ONU alumnus Brandy Miller is in the cast. He is part of the ensemble.
This production is directed by co-author Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner, the team who staged the 2001 Tony Award winning Best Revival.
Ada Bingo plays every Thursday at the Alumni N-men’s Building in downtown Ada. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; Bingo begins at 6:55 p.m.
Ada Bingo uses new, radio-controlled electronic machines, as well as, traditional paper packages. Proceeds from Ada Bingo benefits the Ada Lion's Club, Ada Music Boosters and the Ada-Liberty Volunteer Fire Department.
Plus, on the third Thursday of the month, the special Bonus Night continues at Ada Bingo.
The hugely popular Bingo Bonus Nights are held on the third Thursday of each month. When Ada Bingo reaches the Level 1 payout minimum (at least 40 players), payouts will be at Level 2 prize levels.
