HARDIN COUNTY–The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting three summer garden programs at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County located at 960 W. Kohler Street in Kenton. The programs will begin with an event on “Hugelkulture” on June 15, “Worm Composting” on July 20, and another on “Growing Cabbage, Broccoli, and Kohlrabi” on August 17.
Learn about Hugelkulture on Thursday, June 15 from 6:00-7:00 pm. Hugelkulture is a centuries old traditional way of building a garden bed from rotten logs and plant debris. This program will be presented by Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Kim Thomas.
A great way to make the richest and cheapest compost for all your garden plants is to practice Worm Composting. Join Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Kim Thomas on Thursday, July 20 from 6:00-7:00 pm for this educational program to enhance your garden’s soil.
The Hardin County Tractor Pullers have announced details for the June 10 Annual Ada War Memorial Spring Pull at the Ada War Memorial Park. Gates will open at 3:00 p.m., registration will begin at 5:00 p.m. and the event begins at 6:30 p.m.
Mark your calendar: United Way's Day's of Caring return on Friday, August 4 and 5.
Hardin County United Way is looking for dedicated volunteers to help make a difference in our community. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping to coordinate and implement a variety of programs and services.
Organizers note that "Painting, cleaning, light repair projects and light landscaping projects for local organizations and towns are just some of the tasks that will be completed. And it's just FUN to come together for a great outreach opportunity!"
Interested in being part of the day? Are you a service entity and have a project that needs completed? Message [email protected] for more information.
The Ada VFW will present its 4th annual Park-in-the-Park car, truck and bike show on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Ada's War Memorial Park. Proceeds from the show will benefit the park and the Hardin County chapter of Blue Star Mothers.
Vehicle registration is from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for a donation of $10. The first 100 registrants will receive a dash plaque and wooden dog tags.
Memorial Day 2023 was a sunny, breezy day in Ada and ceremonies at Woodlawn Cemetery, 5134 State Route 235, featured bright blue skies and briskly snapping flags. The event was co-sponsored by Foss-Agin-Meyer Post 195 of the American Legion and Ream-McElroy Post 9381 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
Now is the best time to sign up for Ada's Farmers & Merchants Picnic Parade that will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
The entry form is attached and can be picked up at the Century 21 Sunway Realty LLC office, 208 N Main St. Anoter option is to request an email from co-chairpersons Tami Waller at [email protected] or Becky Neville at [email protected]. Completed forms may be dropped off at the Century 21 office.
Parade information must be submitted by August 1.
LINEUP INFORMATION
LOCATION: W. Lincoln Ave., in the Myers East and West parking lots (ONU)
TIME: Saturday, August 12 at 8:30 a.m.
PARADE: Begins at 9:30 A.M.
PARADE ROUTE: From W. Lincoln St. to S. Main to College St. to Simon St.