The Ada Historical Society invites residents to a free Woodlawn Cemetary tour from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20.
“Learn about the rich history of our great village through live action portrayals of our diverse and fascinating ancestors,” said Rhett Grant, member of the historical society.
Tours start on the east side of the cemetery and take about 30 minutes.
Seven Ada High School students will participate in the tours by portraying former Ada residents. The students and persons they portray follow:
The Ada Kiwanis Club will hold its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Ada High School cafeteria.
Club members will serve Peter Previte's homemade spaghetti, salad, bread sticks and drinks. One may eat-in or carry-out.
Advance sale tickets are $7 each, with children under 10 free. Tickets at the door will be $8. Advance sale tickets are available at the following locations:
Here's your invitation from the Ada High School yearbook staff.
A yearbook fundraiser takes place from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the Ada schools cafeteria. It's a rustic flair and brush event and all participants will have an evening painting a project to complete and take home.
The cost is $50 to $55 per person, depending upon the project selected. The cost includes a board, paint, supplies, snacks and drinks, according to Anna Yoakam, yearbook advisor.
A craft and sip event is planned at Viva Maria's, on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 5:30- 8 p.m., according to Stephanie Myers.
Tickets are $35, which includes supplies to paint your own sign, one drink, and light appetizers. Participants have the choice between two signs to make. Additional drinks and food may be purchased.
Instruction will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Please pre-register and pay in advance by contacting Myers at 419-302-0336 or [email protected].
Viva Maria's is located at 124 E. Buckeye Ave., Ada.
The local MOPS group is holding a Mom2Mom sale this Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 to noon at Ebenezer Mennonite Church gym, 8905 Columbus Grove Rd, Bluffton. At Mom2Mom sales, you'll find gently used kids clothes, covering all ages, plus maternity wear, accessories, and toys etc. This sale is sponsored by the Mothers of Pre-Schoolers (MOPS) group, which meets at Ebenezer.
There is no admission free. Instead, MOPS are collecting non-perishable food/canned goods for the Bluffton Food Pantry. MOPS also offers a bake sale, by donation, with all proceeds going towards their program.
If you're interested in selling at the sale, contact Lydia Steiner via Facebook.
