Events

JUNE 9 MEDIA RELEASE__On Saturday, July 19 at the Marathon Center for Performing Arts in Findlay, a free creative writing workshop will focus on genre fiction: Science-Fiction/Speculative Fiction, Fantasy and Romance--among others.

This workshop is a free in-person event and open to all writers High School age and older.

SCHEDULE

  • Morning: Craft talks with Writing Prompts
  • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Lunch on own in downtown Findlay, with time for writing.
  • Afternoon: Facilitated small-group workshops, followed by an open mic

For more information or to register, contact Dave Essinger, [email protected].

Including bus route and lunch information 

ADA SCHOOLS WEBSITE__The first day of the 2025-2026 school year will be August 25, 2025.
Please join us at our District Open House on Wednesday, August 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m. until 8:00p.m.

Dr. Devier, Assistant K-12 Principal and Transportation Supervisor, will be at a table in the cafeteria during the Open House to discuss bus routes. Parents must complete the Transportation Information Form in Final Forms whether your student is a bus rider, parent drop off/pick up or a walker. Please note, there is a choice for drop off other than home if your child(ren) are coming from or going to a place other than home.

ADA SCHOOLS VIA REMIND__Varsity Singers Camp is Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with a community performance Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

All students in Varsity Singers, crew or The Experience should report Monday at 9:00 a.m.

MEDIA RELEASE___Here is the scoop: Free Velvet ice cream at Grace Gospel Church, 321 N. Gilbert Street.

This free community event is July 12 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. The public is welcome. Several flavors of ice cream will be served.

  • Vacation Bible School registration available
  • Tour the Enchanted Forest
  • Playground, Fellowship Hall for fun and socializing
  • Corn Hole / Ping-Pong / Foosball

Send events to [email protected]

July 14-18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ada First UMC, 301 N. Main St.

JUNE 25 MEDIA RELEASE__Ada First United Methodist Church will be hosting True North Vacation Bible School July 14-18.

At True North VBS kids will discover that they can trust Jesus in a wild world! True North VBS is filled with awesome Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, and touch. Hands-on science experiments, team-building games, creative crafts, tasty treats, and unforgettable songs.

This free program is for kids ages preschool - 5th grade.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/adavbs2025

JUNE 23 MEDIA RELEASE__Noteworthy Community Choir (NCC) is a non-profit choral group serving our communities through song with members from Ada, Alger, Bluffton, Dola, Kenton, and Lima. 

We sing a delightful mixture of sacred and secular music and feature solos, duets,and trios throughout the concert! 

Make it a day to Accentuate the Positive as You Raise Me Up and are Standing on the Promises, all while (sshh!) The Lion Sleeps Tonight!  Plus, many more!  

  • June 23, 6:30 p.m. - Dress Rehearsal, Vancrest of Ada, open to the public
  • June 29, 5 - 7 p.m. - Concert & Potluck in the Park, Ada Park, shelterhouse #8

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