The Ada Public Library will have Christmas in July on Friday when materials will be available for making gingerbread houses. All age groups are welcome.
The "house building" will take place at 3 p.m. at the Ada United Methodist Church since there is some real construction of an addition starting at the library.
Signup at the library circulation desk to participate in making a gingerbread house.
Here's the rainfall report for June from Hardin County extension reporters.
Liberty Township (Ada area) saw the least rain, 2.76 inches. Roundhead the most: 7 inches. Average countywide was about 5 inches, close to the 10-year average. The way things are shaping up for July, look for higher than average rainfall.
How did the moisture in June affect farming? The Extension reports:
"Rain persisted most of the month of June, with precipitation occurring 2/3 of the days. Some fields continued to pond and flood in low areas, areas with compaction, and other hard to drain soils.
The sixth annual Ada Community Engagement Day will be from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Aug. 19. Deadline for applying for help is Friday, Aug. 4. To apply, go www.onu.edu/ace day or call 419-772-2200.
ACE Day is for individuals, homeowners, businesses, or agencies in need of assistance with projects such as landscaping, painting, cleaning, organizing, cooking, washing vehicles, and administrative work.
By Monty Siekerman
The 104th Farmers and Merchants Picnic, one of the longest running festivals in Ohio, is set for Saturday, Aug. 12, at War Memorial Park.
Here are some photos from Ken Collins, proving it rained a bunch in Ada this week. At least Ada didn't get the winds with the rain that befell Kenton where trees, and limbs, were still littering some of the streets and curbs on Tuesday afternoon. Ken's photos include shots of Ada War Memorial Park and east of Ada. (Ken Collins photos)
By Monty Siekerman
Ruth Roider (left), owner of Gallery for the Arts, shows customer and friend Connie Guyton an arts and crafts clock made of quarter sawn oak by retired engineering prof Les Thede of Everlasting Furniture.
Ruth held an open house Saturday to mark the second anniversary of her store.
The gift shop and gallery for local artists includes pottery, fabric art, folk art, colored pencil sketches, photography (in the form of framed art and greeting cards), wood craftsmanship and jewelry.
