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Photos and story by Monty Siekerman

400 bowls x $10 = $4,000.

That's the amount raised Saturday at an Artists Against Hunger luncheon held at the Wilson Art Building.

Ceramic bowls were created by ONU students, faculty, and staff and Ada students. Even those who attend the Child Development Center had a part in it.

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For $10, a purchaser received a unique bowl of their choosing and could fill it as many times as they wished from an array of various handmade soups kept warm in 24 crock pots. There was pizza for the anti-soup crowd.

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Icon viewers are invited to join the second annual Family & Consumer Sciences Day—the national celebration that educates families about the importance of preparing healthy meals and “dining in” together.

Families are encouraged to "Dine In" on Saturday, Dec. 3,  by preparing and eating a healthy meal together.

“Family & Consumer Sciences Day calls attention to something simple families can do to be physically, mentally, and financially healthier—prepare and eat a nutritious meal together.

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Holidays, filled with memories, can be difficult for those who have lost loved ones.

Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada will hold its 12th annual remembrance service at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, at its Ada chapel, 311 E. Lima Ave., according to Bruce Neely.

Persons attending may arrive anytime between 2 and 3 p.m. Upon arrival, a personalized ornament will be given to the family to place on a large Christmas tree. It will be in memory of someone from the family attending the service.

At 3 p.m., Rev. Mary Jo Yeakel, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Ada, and Randy Davis, pastor of Lima First Assembly of God, will each present a short memorial service.

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Among the many items at this year's Ada Festival of Tree's silent auction is a doll house. It's ready to move into as you can see by this room. And it comes with a grand piano. This year's Festival of Trees continues until Friday at 6 p.m. at Community Health Professionals. 1200 S. Main St., Ada

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Time is running out for you to bid on one of the many Christmas-related items in this year's Festival of Trees silent auction.

The festival takes place at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main St., Ada. Closing bids are accepted until 6 p.m. on Friday. Winning bidders may pick up their items on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. or on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

This is the 18th annual Festival of Trees. Proceeds go to Community Health Professionals Hoscipe program.

WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW THAT PROVIDES A VIEW OF THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL.

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Bluffton Family Recreation offers two performance-training programs of eight sessions each in December lead by Jared Krout, BFR sports coordinator.

A Developmental Program, for youth ages 12 to 14, offers an introduction to performance training and adds a sport-specific component. Sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 1 to Dec. 24.

A Prep Program, for youth ages 15 to 18, offers a high-performance training program covering all aspects of athletic performance. Sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Dec. 1 to Dec. 24.

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