The Juneteenth Lima Committee and the Council for the Arts of Greater Lima will join the Sigma Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the City of Lima Parks and Recreation Department to present Juneteenth Lima 2023. The day-long event is a commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, a celebration of the joys of liberty, and an opportunity to educate the community about Black heritage, and promote positive cultural interaction.
This year’s celebration will take place Saturday, June 17, in the Downtown Lima Square, all under the theme “Celebrate Us”.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! The Farmers and Merchants are asking our fellow Ada residents to please consider donating 2 hours of your time to help with the kitchen at the picnic!!
It's people like you that has kept this going for 110 years and we need your help to keep it going! If interested, please contact Yvonne Bonham at 419-204-4235. Thank you, everyone.
110th Annual Farmers & Merchants Picnic
Saturday, August 12
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Ada War Memorial Park
The free outdoor movie series returns to McGuffey this Friday, June 9.
You're invited to "Come sit under the stars and enjoy a night out. Kids and adults all welcome. Free popcorn and drinks. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Movie starts at dark. Come early for the best spot. See ya at the movie."
JUNE 10
Gordon The Magician will perform at the Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater, 2632 Ada Rd., Lima at 7:00 p.m. 0n Sat., June 10. The summer program is hosted by the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District.
Gordon and his trusty sidekick, George the Raccoon, have traveled the globe in search of smiles, laughs, and fun. A master of audience involvement, Gordon “invents” magic on the spot using the most ordinary items imaginable. Couple this with a limitless array of tried-and-true tricks of the trade, and you have a performance that is second to none.
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.
