Robert A. Lerch, Ph.D., head of lab and site management and business operations at Pfizer Vaccine Research and Development, will present the Forum “Vaccine Development During a Pandemic,” at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31 in Yoder Recital Hall on the campus of Bluffton University
As a member of the Pfizer team that developed the COVID mRNA vaccine, Lerch will discuss his research as a practice of Christian service.
The Beatitudes Community Center is hosting a free family fun film on Saturday, February 11. The event, featuring the film Sing 2, is open to the public.
1:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 11
Ada Theatre, 215 S. Main
Snacks will be provided including popcorn, water and a treat bag. Organizers note that parking will be available at Hay's Insurance as well as at The Depot and along Main Street.
Released in 2021, Sing 2 is an animated film with animal characters who have been given three weeks to stage a lavish Las Vegas-style show and to convince the reclusive rock and roller Clay Calloway to be the featured star.
FINDLAY--Mast producing trees like walnut and hickory, were important to the
McKinnis family and their neighbors. Not only was the wood used in many of their
structures, the nuts of the black walnut, shagbark hickory, shellbark hickory, and
butternut hickory were used in baking and making ink. Join Mrs. Boylan, a neighbor
of the McKinnis family, in the kitchen as she shares samples of her walnut cookies
and hickory nut bread to all who stop by.
St. Mark Lutheran will be serving its free Community Meal from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1. (Note: this is a new date. The event was rescheduled due to the January 25 winter storm warning.)
The meal is free and open to the public. The menu consists of spaghetti with meat balls, green beans, garlic bread, fruit and a cookie.
The church is located at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson St. in Ada. You may dine in, carry out or drive up for curbside service. Organizers note, "Last month we served over 100 meals so don't be late. See you there."
FINDLAY, Ohio–Educators of pre-kindergarten through high school students are invited to attend a free Project WILD workshop in northwest Ohio on Friday, Feb. 10, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The workshop focuses on supplemental curriculums that teach wildlife-related conservation concepts using everyday subjects such as math, science, and social studies. Project WILD and Aquatic WILD (K-12) guidebooks are provided to all participants.
On Sat., Feb. 4 at 9:00 a.m., the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District will offer a Winter Walk at Haver Ridge Metro Park, 8335 Bellefontaine Rd. Harrod.
Experience nature in winter with a hike at beautiful Haver Ridge Metro Park.
Be prepared for the weather and ground conditions.
Haver Ridge offers an approximately 1- mile moderate trail.
Register by calling 419-221-1232 or go to www.jampd.com to register by Feb. 3.
