Events

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Three book discussion groups at the Ada Public Library are tearing into the August book selections. There’s still time to join.

The discussion groups follow:

TWEEN (4th-6th grades) BOOK GROUP:
Friday, August 1st, 4p.m.
Chasing Vermeer, Blue Balliett

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Ada Bingo plays on Thursdays at the Alumni N-men’s Building in downtown Ada. The dates are August 7, 14, 21 and 18.

Doors open at 5:30; bingo begins at 6:55. Ada Bingo uses new, radio-controlled electronic machines as well as traditional paper packages.

Proceeds from Ada Bingo benefits the Ada Lion's Club, Ada Music Boosters and the Ada-Liberty Volunteer Fire Department.

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The Ada Lions' Club is sponsoring a free swim at the Ada Community Swimming Pool for the first 200 children the day of the F&M Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 9.

"We hope it is a warm sunny day and there are many children who take advantage of this free swim. Thanks to the  Village of Ada for assisting the Ada Lions with this project," said Jill Simmons of the Lions Club.

 

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Here's a quick glance at the upcoming 101st annual Ada Farmers' and Merchants Picnic.

The event is Friday, Aug. 8, and Saturday, Aug. 9, at War Memorial Park, Ada.

Friday evening, will be the brush truck and tractor pulls, and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. is the OSTPA Truck and Tractor Pulls.

Three concerts will be held at Party in the Back 40 with Nashville Crush on Friday night at 8:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. is Somebody's Kids and at 7:30 p.m. is The Hypnotix.

Saturday is OWHA Horse Show, parade, greased pig contest, live entertainments, kiddie tractor pull, chain saw carving and much more. 

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Want some quick info about the Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale?

The Yard Sale will start on Thursday, Aug. 7, and run through Saturday, Aug, 9, on Old Route 30.
For more information, call 419-468-6773 or visit www.historicbyway.com. In Ada, contact the village office to be added to the yard sale master list.

 

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Ada Music Boosters Annual Chicken BBQ August 29th

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Ada Music Boosters chicken barbecue, always held behind the stadium the evening of the first home football game of the year. This year the Chicken Barbecue will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, before the Bulldogs host USV.

The annual event is a major fund-raiser for the Ada Music Boosters. Proceeds benefit numerous projects for Ada’s instrumental and vocal music programs. Tickets are being sold now through August 22nd. Contact any band or choir member to purchase tickets, or call Dave Smittle at 419-230-8147.

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