UPDATE:  We've added The Gallery for the Arts, thanks to an Ada Icon reader.

Saturday, November 27 is Small Business Saturday, a “shopping holiday” that supports local businesses. In a village the size of Ada, you might say every day is “shop small” day. It is still a great time to say “thank you for being here” to our local merchants and to participate in the Hardin County Christmas Cookie Walk (at four shops).

Saturday, December 4 is the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Merry on Main celebration--another great day to shop local.

Here is a sampling of Ada shops and their wares.

Buckeye East Coffee Shop, 123 E Buckeye Ave. Fully restocked Buckeye Sweets, cocoa bombs, gift sets.

Carol Slane Florist, 410 S Main St, (419) 634-7910 Holiday decorations and centerpieces. Closed Nov. 27.

Fine Touch Furniture & Upholstery, 513 N Johnson St, (419) 634-9195 Now carrying Wreaths by Natalie. Closed Nov. 27.

Four Seasons Drive Thru, 205 N Main S, (419) 634-2655.

Gallery for the Arts, 115 S Main St. (419) 555-5555. Local nonprofit gallery featuring select creative works from artisans in the community for sale and enjoyment.

Keith’s Hardware, 106 S Johnson St, (419) 634-1065.

Luella Mae’s, 123 E Buckeye Ave. Decor, accessories and clothing, 

Luna Collections, 123 E Buckeye Ave Suite 5. Clothing. Online ordering.

Mercantile on Main, 117 S Main St, (419) 302-6803. Home decor, apparel. Black Friday specials: 12-4 p.m. Nov. 27: Hardin Co. Christmas Cookie Walk.

New Leaf Garden Center,  395 OH-235, (419) 634-0351. Christmas trees and all the trimmings, holiday candy. Nov. 27: Hardin Co. Christmas Cookie Walk.

Retro Music, 4171 OH-235,  (419) 235-1655. Vintage vinyl and audio equipment.

Ruthie's Boarding Room, 220 N Main St, (419) 601-3866. Gifts and more. Now carrying Treats from BAM. Nov. 27: Hardin Co. Christmas Cookie Walk.

The Selah Place, 123 E Buckeye Ave, Suite 1. Books, gifts and collectibles.

302 Carry Out, 302 S Main St, Ada, OH 45810, (419) 634-8671.

Whatever Cards & Games, 113 N Main St, (419) 558-1019. Nov. 27: Hardin Co. Christmas Cookie Walk.