The Hardin County Democratic Party is hosting a family picnic in the Ada War Memorial Park on Saturday, June 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There will be games such as whack-a-rat, football toss, cornhole, flip cup, straw drop, pin the tail on a donkey, straw puzzles and many more. Games are free to play.
There will be hot dogs, sausages, chips, applesauce, ice cream and cookies served to eat.
The Hardin County Family YMCA will offer both aquacize classes and swim
lessons starting in June through the help of the Kenton Municipal Pool. Aquacize classes
will be MWF 8:45-9:45, and swim lessons will be TTH 8:45-9:45.
For pricing and any other questions, call 419-673-6131.
Many participants will join together at the annual Relay For Life of Hardin County at the Kenton Courthouse square to help the American Cancer Society. The event starts at 6 p.m. on July 13 and will last until midnight.
Last year, 2.7 million participants in the U.S. raised more than $279 million at more than 3,500.
Traditionally, the ONU Jazz Band plays music in Railroad Park the Friday before commencement. This year the instrumentals will give a casual performance from 5-7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, sit back, and enjoy the outdoor concert.
A changing of the guard will take place at the 47th annual Bluffton Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, May 12.
Vendor manager emeritus Jerry Burkholder is showing the ropes to incoming manager Lauren Canaday and Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Paula Scott.
“Jerry’s been part of the event for it’s entire history,” explains Scott, “so we feel confident and excited—and that we won’t really appreciate how it all comes together until after the show!”
Some 60 vendors will fill Bluffton’s downtown business district for the festival. There will also be a variety of free family activities and entertainment.
Traditionally, the ONU Jazz Band plays music in Railroad Park the Friday before commencement. This year the instrumentals will give a casual performance from 5-7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, sit back, and enjoy the outdoor concert.
