Courtney Davis, multi-county programming manager of Kan Du Group, with a presence in Ada, will tell about the organization at the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting next week.

The meeting is at 8 a.m., Wednesday, June 16, at the Ada Public Library.

Davis said that the mission of the organization is to promote the independence and employability of adults with developmental disabilities, while providing an atmosphere to learn, community and connect.

The chamber board meet on June 2 and updates on several communities events were announced. Those updates follow:

* VFW park-in-the-park
Saturday, June 12

* Hardin County Pullers
Saturday, June 12

* Ada Public Library
summer reading program

* Check the Icon on Friday for complete details.

Patriotic Pops Concert
Friday, July 2
The Lima Symphony Orchestra presents this free concert on the sculpture mall on the ONU campus at 7 p.m. In case of rain, the event is in the ONU sports center in the field house.

Pride of Ada fireworks
Friday, July 2
A community fireworks display takes place near 9:45 p.m. in the Ada park. Fireworks will launch from the Ada baseball fields near the park.

Farmers and Merchants Picnic
Saturday, Aug. 14
The picnic will include many of its traditional events, including a kid’s tractor pull and horse show. However,no rides will be available this year. Century 21 is in charge of the picnic parade. Watch the Icon for a parade application form.

Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival
Saturday, Aug. 28
As events continue to be confirmed, it was announced that there will be food trucks on Main Street during the festival. An electric smoker grill donated by Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative, will be the grand prize of a 50-50 raffle.

Harvest and Herb Festival
Saturday, Sept. 18
So far nearly 50 vendor booths are registered for the downtown festival. New this year will be a corn hole tournament in the railroad depot park.

Watch the Icon as more details develop.
• Click here for a Harvest and Herb vendor application and parade application