“Do Differences Make a Difference?” is the theme of next week's Hardin County Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration, according to Maya Fischhoff of Ada, one of the planners of the event.
The event is Monday Jan. 18, at 4 p.m., on Zoom and Facebook Live.
"In honor of Dr. King, we will discuss the differences that distinguish and connect us. How can we use these as a foundation to build connection?" said Fischhoff.
Ada Icon invites organizations scheduling events in 2021 to send information to the Icon for its montly calendar.
While 2020's events calendar fell by the wayside due to the covid-19 pandemic, Zoom and other social media platforms open many events to be virtual.
The Icon is interested in:
• 4-H meetings
• Township boards
• Club meetings
• Community programs
• Youth sports sign-ups
• Blood drives
• Raffles
• Church events
• any event that the public may participate in virtually
The Inn at ONU invites you to embrace your inner artist at the start of a new year, by allowing your creativity to soar.
Here’s how:
Join the Inn’s January PaintINN on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m.
Guests may arrive at 5:30 p.m. for an early start. This month’s art project is painting a winter barn on canvas and is led by Marilyn Reed, professional artist.
February’s Paint INN is Thursday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m. This art project is painting spring tags on wood.
All events include supplies, instruction, a glass of wine, non-alcoholic beverages and a different plates of appetizers plus dessert.
FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Ohio Northern University musical theatre graduate Robert Kerr, is one of four soloists in the Bluffton University's 125th performance of Handel's Messiah performed at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, via livestream at www.bluffton.edu/mus.
Soloists in addition to Kerr are Erin Keesy, soprano; Lauren McAllister, mezzo-soprano; and Jason Vest, tenor.
It's time to purchase tickets for Vancrest of Ada's third raffle basket.
This basket has a Kate Spade cross body purse, a necklace and earrings set from Paparazzi, a set of pink stone reindeer earrings and a beautiful wine bottle cork handmade by MEJ Turning.
Tickets are 1-$2 or 6-$10. Vancrest will sell 60 tickets for this basket before drawing the winner.
Persons may purchase tickets with cash to Jennifer Line, Activities Director or Kristin Gudakunst, Business Office Manager, (419)558-1379 or you through Venmo @Vancrest-Ada.
