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Ada Icon viewers invited to Bluffton's Saturday Blaze of Lights

Ada Icon viewers are invited to Bluffton on Saturday to watch the 100-plus unit parade (which includes the Ada High School homecoming queen Allison Howard). The event is the 28th annual Bluffton Blaze of Lights.

Several events are planned around the parade. Here's the schedule:

NPR's David Green has book signing in Jeanne's Kitchen, Bluffton; he's Jeanne and Peter Previte's son-in-law

David Greene of National Public Radio will have a book signing and will speak about his journey into the heart of Russia from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Jeanne’s Kitchen, 112 Vine St., Bluffton.

Greene is host of NPR’s Morning Edition and former NPR foreign correspondent based in Moscow. He is also the son-in-law of Ada residents Peter and Jeanne Previte.

Greene’s book “Midnight to Siberia,” was recently released and is on the New York Times best seller’s list. Copies of his book will be available for sale during the evening.
Greene is host of NPR's Morning Edition, with Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne.

Lots of events planned at Freed Center and Inn at ONU

Here's an update on events taking place at The Inn at ONU and The Freed Center.

Events at the Inn at ONU
Fireside Friday at the Inn: Enjoy live music and a delicious hot appetizer buffet every Friday night from 5-7pm. Reservations are not required, but are accepted.

Holiday Food & Wine Pairing will be on Thursday, Dec. 4, 6:30 pm. Relax with our elegant holiday food and wine pairing. You'll enjoy learning about and tasting new wines paired wonderfully with deliciously prepared foods. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ada Rotary.

Here's what's on the calendar at The Freed Center and The Inn at ONU

Events at the Inn at ONU
Fireside Friday at the Inn: Enjoy live music and a delicious hot appetizer buffet every Friday night from 5-7pm. Reservations are not required, but are accepted.

November 20 - Pre-Show Champagne & Hot Appetizer Buffet, 5:30 pm. Attending the Holiday Spectacular at the Freed Center is a tradition for many, now make it even more eventful by attending the pre-show buffet!

Enjoy a glass of champagne and a delicious assortment of hot and cold appetizers. Reservations are required at 419-772-2500.

Tickets still available for Tuesday's Glitz and Glamour Style Show

Local celebrities and models will be featured in the Glitz and Glamour Style Show at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.  18. An added attraction to the annual Festival of Trees, the style show will be held in the ball room of. McIntosh Center, ONU.

The event will feature fashions from Reichart's, ONU Bookstore, Simply Torn Boutique, all of Ada; JCPenney, Nitz's, Buckle, Macy's, Crazy 8, and Dress Barn, all of Lima; Peebles. And Maurice's, Kenton; and Eyes on Main, Christopher Banks, and The Dressing. Room Boutique, Findlay.

Guest emcee is Richard "Santa" Gainey. Admission to the event is $5.

For more information, contact Deb Curlis, (419) 634-7443.

Apollo floral students plan Christmas open house Dec. 5

Apollo Career Center Floral students will be holding a Christmas Open House, Believe in the Magic of Christmas from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Friday Dec. 5, in the Floral  Design lab.

Currently, the lab is being housed behind the main building, and can only be accessed from the Shawnee Road entrance. For more information, please contact Joe Warnement, floral instructor, at 419.998.2934.

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