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Several area events on Hardin County schedule this week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, April 20, 2013

Here are events in Hardin County this month from the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to benefit 20th Annual Gene Autry Days
Enjoy Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad, Beverage and Dessert for $8 on April 28 from 12:30PM to 2:30PM at the First United Methodist Church, 234 N. Main St., Kenton. Tickets are pre-sale only. You can buy tickets at the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance, 225 S. Detroit St., Kenton, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM.

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ONU "Play Hardball Against ALS" moved to Sunday afternoon

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, April 20, 2013

Due to the weather and field conditions the ONU games to support ALS  and
Research have been moved to Sunday at 1 p.m. at Wander Field.

On April 21, the Ohio Northern University Polar Bears plays a home
double-header against Baldwin-Wallace. The Christian Pharmacy Fellowship
(CPFI) is working with "Play Hardball Against ALS (PHAALS)" to raise funds to support those with ALS and to support continued research.

Please try to stop out at the game(s). Sponsors are asking for a $1 donation.
April 20th (Saturday) 1 and 4 p.m., at ONU Wander Field home of the ONU baseball team.

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You are invited! Ada Chamber holds first-ever spring event Saturday in Ada Park

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 18, 2013

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its first-ever spring event from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 27, in Ada's War Memorial Park, according to Deb Curlis, chamber president.

All events of the day are free and open to the public.

Activities include:
• Kite demonstrations and kite making
• 4-H petting zoo
• Rhythm showcase
• Sunflower seed planting
• Face painting
• Zanesfield Petanque Club demonstration
• Gardening tips
• Tree Commission tree planting.

 

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Ada Kindergartners perform plays about "The Three Bears"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 16, 2013

On Thursday April 18, Mrs. Smittle’s Kindergarten children will be performing plays that they wrote on the retelling of the Three Bears. 

The first performance is at noon and the second performance is a 7 p.m. The
children listened to numerous versions of the Three Bears, then met in groups
and retold and wrote down their retelling of this classic story.

They made puppets and masks for their performances and also created posters for this
event. Families will be attending both performances.

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"Emma" with Gwenyth Paltrow shown at Ada Public Library on Wednesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 16, 2013

WATCH THE MOVIE TRAILER AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY

The 1996 film "Emma," based on Jane Austen's classic novel, starring Gwenyth Paltrow, will be showed at the Ada Public Library, at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 17.

This movie version follows the story of a young girl In rural 1800s England. Emma thinks she's good at matchmaking, but you can be the judge. True to Austen, much mayhem and humor ensue.

When her governess, Miss Taylor (Greta Scacchi), gets married and goes to live with her new husband, Mr. Weston (James Cosmo), Emma proudly takes credit for having brought the couple together.

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UA state apprenticeship contest held in Lima

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 15, 2013

The United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters and Service Technicians will hold its state apprenticeship contest in Lima on April 23, 24, and 25 at the office of UA Local 776 at 1300 Bowman Road behind the Allen County Fairgrounds.

The top apprentices from 15 different locals across Ohio will be competing for top   honors in plumbing, pipefitting, welding, sprinkler fitting and HVAC service. Representing Local 776 in this year’s competition are Matt Chiles-pipefitter, Nathan Chamberlain-welder and Dallas Hoffman-HVAC.

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