Planning is underway for this year’s Ada Area Chamber of Commerce’s Harvest and Herb Festival, according to David Dellifield, festival director.
The festival is open to the public with no admission charge. Proceeds are used to promote Ada chamber activities during the year.
This year’s festival is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17. As in past years, it will fill Ada’s Main Street from Highland to College. Main Street will be closed at State Route 235 all the way to State Route 81.
Over 80 youngsters went to the Toledo Zoo on Wednesday, except that the zoo came to Ada. Youngsters, thanks to the Ada Public Library, event sponsor, saw had a chance to touch a boa constrictor and an armadillo. For a snake close up, click here.
Don't plan on watching a football game in Bluffton today. Here's a view of Bluffton High School's football field at 10:45 a.m. this morning. The waters of the Riley continue to rise.
College Avenue at the football field is closed due to high water. Other streets in the village are being watched as water rises.
Here's a close look at the boa constrictor that came to Ada on Monday. Over 80 youngsters went to the Toledo Zoo on Wednesday, except that the zoo came to Ada. Youngsters, thanks to the Ada Public Library, event sponsor, saw had a chance to touch a boa constrictor and an armadillo.
Aqua Zumba is held every Saturday at the Ada pool from 12:05 to 12:40 p.m. Taught by certified aqua Zuma instructor Lynne Scott, the class is open to anyone. Those 12-17 must be accompanied by a parent. Thirteen people attended last week. Cost is $5 per class.
Natalie Walton and 13 teens prepare for the Olympics at the Ada Public Library side yard last Thursday afternoon. The Olympic games were part of the summer reading club. Elementary-age kids had fun with Olympic-style games that morning. (Monty Siekerman photo)
