By Monty Siekerman
It's a Jumbo Jamboree for young and old alike on Thursday and Friday at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main. And, it's all free.
From 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. both days, there will be a bounce house, 4H animal exhibit, face painting, chair massages by FABrehab, kettle corn, book sale, and a chance to win pizza.
Food trucks will be there, too: Harry's Hut, Kona Ice, The Gyro Corner.
The Ada Community Tennis association will hold its 11th annual summer youth tennis program on July 10-12. Registration forms are available at the Ada Pool, Ada Library, Liberty Bank, and Quest Bank and by e-mailing Scott Wills ([email protected]).
The program is for kids ages 4 and up and no tennis experience is needed. Ages 4-6 will play from 5:30 - 6:15, Ages 7-10 from 5:30 - 6:30, and ages 11 and up from 6:30 - 7:30.
Please contact Scott Wills regarding registration and questions at 419-302-9828 or [email protected].
The Ada Church of Christ Disciples members have decided to have an outreach to bikers beginning Sunday, July 23. The first bikers chapel service will begin with a dinner at 5 p.m. and a service at 7 p.m. at the church, 316 S. Main.
Brett Walters said, "Come expecting the Lord to move within the fellowship of believers as we are showing Jesus love through fellowship."
Colors are welcome. Other meal/service sessions especially for bikers will be held monthly at the church. Those attending do no need to register ahead of time. For more information, call Walters at 419-233-4480.
This year’s third annual Ride to Remember takes place on Saturday, July 8. Registration is at Bluffton Family Recreation and bikers may opt for several routes covering 2 miles all the way to 112 miles.
FROM BLUFFTON ICON - There’s never a dull moment for Ride to Remember bikers.
With the help of some clever statements – remember Burma-Shave signs? – bike riders will find many chuckles along bike routes.
“Boomer” bikers will understand; younger bikers will catch on quickly.
The next PaintINN at The Inn at Ohio Northern University will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, with Marilyn Reed as instructor. July's picture will be a beach scene that someone can sit on their porch. Cost is $38 plus tax and gratuity. The Inn will accept reservations from up to 29 people. The class usually sells out. To reserve a spot call 419-772-2500.