The August 27 Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival is growing. Two new attractions were announced by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce this week:
A goal kick simulator will be provided by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This is the premiere event for this Hall of Fame feature.
A beer permit has been approved. Beer sales will take place at the Center on Central with Ada Lions Club volunteer servers.
The Saturday event has two main components: an official PPK punt, pass and kick competition at 1:00 p.m. at ONU's Dial-Roberson Stadium and the 4:30-10:00 p.m. Tailgate Party at the Ada Train Depot Park, 9 Central Ave.
At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022, a "Love Ya! Walk for Patrick" will be held at the War Memorial Park track to honor Ada resident Patrick Archer. Archer was killed November 3, 2021 in a workplace incident at the Lima Ford Engine Plant.
Walk organizers note, "Patrick's traumatic death devastated his family, friends, co-workers and shocked the community." The walk is to support the nonprofit organization United Support & Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF). The public is invited to join the walk, meal and to share stories.
Participants are encouraged to walk 15 laps--approximately 15 individuals are killed in U.S. workplaces each day.
Chamber director Lindsay Walden notes "There will also be several updates regarding the Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival, upcoming ribbon-cutting events, and more! If you are looking to get more involved in the community, this meeting is for you! We hope to see you there."
Noteworthy Community Choir will celebrate 5 years as an organization by sharing music selections from each of their performance seasons at a Sunday concert in Harrod.
3:00 p.m., August 14
County Line Church of the Brethren, 4227 N Hardin Rd, Harrod
Tickets are $10 each and include a dessert and drink at intermission.
Ticket information is available on the website Noteworthycc.org and can be purchased from any NCC member or at the door.
Director Vicki Mills notes, "We hope you'll be able to come enjoy our concert and help us raise funds to cover the costs of sheet music and soundtracks for more seasons to come!"
Perseid Meteor shower viewing is scheduled for Saturday evening, August 13 at the McGuffey Park located at the East end of South Street in McGuffey.
Members of the Hardin County Astronomy Club will be there at dusk unless it is very cloudy. The club notes, "Sunday night is the inclement weather night. If we get clouded out remember that Perseid Meteors can be seen up until the end of August, so get out any clear night or early morning. Maybe you can see a fireball!"
