Events

The McGuffey Memories historical society will host a family outdoor movie night on Friday, July 22--an event that was postponed by poor weather.

Beginning at 9:30 p.m. the society will show Disney-Pixar's Luca (2021), described on IMDB as "On the Italian Riviera, an unlikely but strong friendship grows between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human."

The showing will be on the lawn behind the community center, 404 Courtright St., McGuffey. Free popcorn and drinks will be served.

Word is getting out about the August 27 Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival. Recently the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce was contacted by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which is based in Canton, Ohio.

"We are extremely excited to announce that the Pro Football Hall of Fame (YES, the actual HOF) will be coming to our Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival! They will be bringing their mobile unit along with other interactive activities. We can’t thank them enough for reaching out to US!" announced Lindsay Walden, the chamber director.

The July Ada Area Chamber of Commerce membership meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20 at The Inn at ONU. Please note the special location.

  • Breakfast is provided
  • Program by Dean Altstaetter of Play It Blue

Chamber members can anticipate a report on the recent Sizzling Summer promotions and updates on the

  • August 27 Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival
  • September 17 Harvest and Herb Festival

Want to become a chamber member? Visit www.adaareachamber.org

From the website:

Supporting growth, development and the common good.

On Monday, July 25, the Ada Visiting Nurses & Hospice will host a Red Cross Blood Drive.

  • 1200 S. Main St., Ada, OH 45810
  • 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

On Saturday, July 16, Polar Bears and other ONU supporters will be running (or walking, skipping...) 5K in the third annual Polar Bear Virtual 5K in support of ONU’s Dimension Award Scholar Program.

The on-campus race route is attached. Not ready to run? You can support the event by cheering on those who do and make a donation HERE.

HARDIN CO. – The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting two summer garden programs at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County located at 960 W. Kohler Street in Kenton.

  • I can eat THAT??!! - July 19, 6:30 p.m.
  • Growing Cucurbits - August 16, 6:30 p.m.

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