The Ada Public Library will have Christmas in July on Friday when materials will be available for making gingerbread houses. All age groups are welcome.
The "house building" will take place at 3 p.m. at the Ada United Methodist Church since there is some real construction of an addition starting at the library.
Signup at the library circulation desk to participate in making a gingerbread house.
Here's the rainfall report for June from Hardin County extension reporters.
Liberty Township (Ada area) saw the least rain, 2.76 inches. Roundhead the most: 7 inches. Average countywide was about 5 inches, close to the 10-year average. The way things are shaping up for July, look for higher than average rainfall.
How did the moisture in June affect farming? The Extension reports:
"Rain persisted most of the month of June, with precipitation occurring 2/3 of the days. Some fields continued to pond and flood in low areas, areas with compaction, and other hard to drain soils.
The ever-popular Ada Varsity Singers are having a camp at the school this week which will culminate in a public performance on Friday.
After working 10-hour days all week on song and dance routines, the award-winning Varsity Singers will present their 2017-18 show for the first time before an audience.
Time and place: 7 p.m. on Friday in the school auditorium.
Dana Walters is organizing a Gospel Sing for the community. The program will be held from 4-9 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, at Ada War Memorial Park.
Nine individuals and groups are scheduled to sing. A free will donation will be taken for the singers. Food will be available for sale.
The singers will perform from the band shell at the park. The gospel sing will proceed, even if it rains, since tents will be set up for that possibility.
The sixth annual Ada Community Engagement Day will be from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Aug. 19. Deadline for applying for help is Friday, Aug. 4. To apply, go www.onu.edu/ace day or call 419-772-2200.
ACE Day is for individuals, homeowners, businesses, or agencies in need of assistance with projects such as landscaping, painting, cleaning, organizing, cooking, washing vehicles, and administrative work.
