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Midnight showing of "The Hobbit" Thursday at Ada Theatre

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, December 12, 2012

The Ada Theatre is hosting a midnight showing of The Hobbit on Thursday, Dec. 13.  The film is the long awaited addition to the Lord of the Rings franchise.  

Warner Bros. studios provided the following summary:

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug.

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Sounds of praise children's choir retreat deadline Jan. 4

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, December 11, 2012

The Sounds of Praise Children’s Choir will hold an opening retreat for all interested singers in grades three through eight on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. The retreat will be held at Grace Gospel Church, 321 N. Gilbert Street, Ada.  There is no charge to participate in this event.

Singers will participate in rehearsals and movement sessions, and the day will culminate in a community concert at 6:30 pm.

The retreat is designed to bring children together from various areas to prepare and share their vocal gifts with the community.

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Rhythm in Motion offers 4-7 p.m. shopping event on Friday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 10, 2012

“Join us for an afternoon of shopping and fun at 220 N. Main St. Ada, on Friday, Dec. 14,” says Darcey Schneider of Rhythm in Motion Dance Centre.

The event will have seven vendors:
• Pampered Chef
• Scentsy
• Mary Kay
• Wild Tree
• Thirty One
• Avon
• and homemade crafts from Megan Watson

The first 25 shoppers will receive a raffle ticket to be entered in the door buster drawing of our gift-pack valued at over $100.

Shoppers who may bring canned goods to benefit the Ada food pantry will receive additional raffle tickets.

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The guy in the red suit coming to the Ada Public Library Monday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, December 9, 2012

The tree is up and the Ada Public Library staff is eagerly awaiting Santa's visit to the Ada Library.

"Join us Monday, Dec., 10th from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. to visit with Santa in the front reading room,"  Amanda Bennett of the library told The Icon.
 

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It's James Bond in "Skyfall" now at the Ada Theatre

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 7, 2012

Skyfall (rated PG 13) is now showing at the Ada Theatre, according to James Curllis, owner.

Show times are:

• Friday and Saturday, 7 and 9:50 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday matinees, 4 p.m.
• Daily, 7 p.m.

Click for the trailer

PLOT:

In Istanbul, MI6 agents James Bond and Eve chase the mercenary Patrice, who has stolen a computer hard drive containing details of undercover agents placed in terrorist organisations by NATO states.

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Wonder how Santa eats pancakes - find out Sunday morning

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 7, 2012

The Ada Bulldogs swim team will hold a breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 9, from  7:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Ada VFW Post.  As a special holiday treat, Santa will be present at the breakfast from 9:30 a.m. until noon.

The breakfast is all you can eat pancakes and sausage. Tickets are $5.00 for eat in or carry out and children under 2 are free.

Tickets may be purchased from any AHS Swim team member or by calling Brenda Wilcox (419) 979-9871 or Karen Kier at (419) 634-0824.

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