A fireworks display is coming to Ada on Friday, July 2, thanks to the efforts of several community-minded persons.
The free display takes place at approximately 9:45 p.m. launched from the Ada baseball field near the Ada park.
Here’s proof that a little spark can literally turn into fireworks:
Fireworks are not new to Ada.
In fact, a few of the donors to the upcoming display recalled reminiscences of fireworks, homemade noodles, and families gathering at War Memorial Park decades ago for a Fourth of July celebration.
Ada loves parades, and one planned tonight (Thursday, May 27) that begins at 6 p.m. at the Ada park could top them all.
It's a parade honoring the 2021 Ada High School graduates. Here's the parade route - pay attention:
(Short version: Park to Lima Ave., north on Main to SR 81, left to Simon, south to Lima, back to Main all the way north to SR 81 again, right to Johnson, all the way south to Lima, turn on to Simon and return to the park.)
Detailed parade route:
• Start at the Ada park and turn left onto Simon
• From Simon turn left on Lima Avenue to Orders Avenue
The 10th annual purse Bingo benefiting Safe Haven of Hardin County’s Domestic Violence Center takes place Saturday, July 24, at Kenton’s Moose.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 and that includes 15 games of Bingo and hors d’oeuvrs.
Each Bingo game winner will win a designer purse. Along with Bingo is a Chinese auction, a 50/50 raffle and wallet raffle.
Tickets will be $40 at the door. Those who would like to donate cash or silent auction items for the purse Bingo may call Deb Oestreich to arrange pick-up.
Tickets may be purchased by calling Safe Haven at 419-679-4147.
A McGuffey history organization will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 17, at the Freewill Baptist Church, 205 Courtright St., McGuffey.
“The name of our organization is McGuffey Memories for now and we meet monthly. We also have special meetings, as well,” said Marianna Watts, of the group. Persons may contact her at 502-552-0231 for more information.
This year McGuffey celebrating 125 years of becoming a village. “We are planning fundraisers for events this summer and fall to celebrate,” she said.
“We are still creating a mission statement, but our goal is to keep the history of McGuffey alive and well. We want the younger generation to know their history.
Ada’s VFW second annual park-in-the-park car, truck and bike show takes place from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 12.
Last year’s event hosted nearly 100 vehicles. It is held at the War Memorial Park offering over six acres of shaded and open space and takes place rain or shine.
Registration is now underway. Here are the details:
• Registration fee is $10. Trophies are awarded for the top 20 plus 23 additional classes(courtesy 4 Seasons Drive-Thru).
• Awards and raffles take place at 5 p.m.
• Wooden dog tags go to the first 200 entries, courtesy of Opa’s Woodworks. The event also includes a raffle for a Sarka stainless steel grill.
This evening (Wednesday, May 12) at 5:30 p.m., Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will deliver a statewide address to Ohioans, continuing his conversation on where we are in our fight against the Coronavirus and our progress towards reaching the end of the COVID pandemic.
WHAT: Statewide Address to Ohioans on Progress in the Fight Against COVID
