Saturday, August 13 is the 109th annual Farmers & Merchants Picnic at Ada's War Memorial Park. The attached event poster details the full day of activities and entertainment prepared by local organizers.
Meet your candidates for 109th annual Farmers & Merchants Picnic royalty, L-R) Ace Bryan, Avery Archer, Madison Hall, Bella Walters, Madeline Morford, Kynlee Shobe-Goodin, (not pictured) Emmerson Shoemaker. Your raffle ticket purchase is a vote for prince, princess and top seller.
NOTE: The Ada Municipal Pool will be open through August 13, which is also the date of the Farmers & Merchants Picnic.
By Sarah A. Denny, MD
Emergency Medicine, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Everyone loves to take a dip in the pool, especially during the dog days of summer While swimming is a great way to play, exercise and cool off, there are certain things to keep in mind. More than 1,000 children die each year from drowning, and many others suffer life-changing injuries. Help protect your family by using the following safety tips when swimming in public pools.
We Care People is hosting Celebrate You 2022: For Mental Health Awareness, a free event on August 5 at Vibe Coffeehouse & Cafe, 311 E Market St., LIma. The adult-only event starts at 4:00 p.m.
The event will include performances by Mixed Vibes, Courtney Owens as MC, and expressive art from Artspace/Lima and Voices of Prosperity.
Taco Movil Lima and Aysha’s Subs & Burgers will be there along with other food trucks.
We Care People is also known as the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties.
The Ada VFW Post 9381 will host the JD Owen Band on from 6:00-10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30.
"Join us for some music and fun. Weather permitting JD will be playing out on the patio. Bring lawn chairs if you want," is the note from the VFW, located at 2147 State Route 235, one mile north of Ada.
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