Perseid Meteor shower viewing is scheduled for Saturday evening, August 13 at the McGuffey Park located at the East end of South Street in McGuffey.
Members of the Hardin County Astronomy Club will be there at dusk unless it is very cloudy. The club notes, "Sunday night is the inclement weather night. If we get clouded out remember that Perseid Meteors can be seen up until the end of August, so get out any clear night or early morning. Maybe you can see a fireball!"
If you think the poster for the 2022 Farmers & Merchants Picnic shows a busy day at Ada War Memorial Park on August 13, that's not the half of it.
Eva Wolke provided the Icon with a full itinerary for the day, ranging from all the acts in the talent show, the lineup for the dunk tank and the generous sponsors that make the event possible.
Let's begin with this note: volunteers are still needed, especially in the kitchen. Visit https://signup.com/go/VzaLTpx to support the event as a volunteer.
9:30 a.m. - PARADE
The parade will culminate at the park and come up S. Park Drive.
The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the following schedule for the Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival, which celebrates Ada's remarkable contribution to the sport of football. Every football used by the National Football League since 1955 has been made in Ada, Ohio's Wilson Football Factory.
This is a family friendly party with activities for all ages.
The Hardin County Astronomy Club will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 10 at the Hardin County Courthouse Veterans Meeting Room.
The club will also hold a Perseid meteor shower viewing party at the McGuffey Park on August 12 or 13 with an inclement weather night the next night.
Organizers note, "More information to come as we pin down the date. Full Moon will interfere with meteor observing. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, binoculars, telescopes, snacks, RED flashlights, mosquito repellant.
"Leave home any white flashlights or bright lights."
