Ada Friends, a mentoring program involving Ohio Northern University students teaming up with youth (called "Littles") from Ada schools, are headed to the zoo.
Actually, the zoo is coming the Ada Friends, according to Austin Hilverding, student coordinator of the program.
"The Columbus Zoo Mobile provides outreach programs to schools and groups just like Ada Friends," Hilverding told The Icon.
"They are coming to Ada on Saturday, March 29, where they will be set up in the ONU the Chapel Sanctuary," he added.
The Apollo Career Center Early Childhood Education (ECE) program is hosting a fund-raising auction titled Heart 2 Art on Monday, March 10, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Apollo Career Center.
Ready, Set, Grow Preschool will hold a family night program “The Importance of Early Literacy,” later this spring according to Jami Dellifield. In addition, information on two summer camps is now available.
May 13 Special Family Night
Amanda Bennett, director of the Ada Public Library, is the featured speaker during a family night. She will speak on “The importance of Early Literacy.” The program is from 6 to 7 p.m., at the preschool, 4171 State Route 235, Unit B, Ada.
Here are March events from the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance calendar.
The Inn at ONU Open For Lunch
The Inn at ONU is currently offering "Fresh Selections", Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM. Enjoy a variety of appetizers, soups, sandwiches and more from our Pub menu or choose one of our delicious, daily specials. For your dining convenience, reservations are requested. Please visit www.innatonu.com and click on Fresh Selections to view our current specials.
Please call 419.772.2500 to make your reservation.
Who cares if March comes in like a lion or a lamb. It’s just great to say: “March!”
And, looking behind us, here is the February’s weather summary, provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.
• Average February 2014 temperature: 18.5 degrees
• Normal average February temperature: 28.5 degrees
• Difference from 2014 February to normal February: 10 degrees colder
• Maximum February temperature: 50 degrees on Feb. 20
• Minimum February temperature: minus 19 degrees on Feb. 12
• Temperature range from maximum to minimum: 69 degrees
• February 2014 snowfall: 21.2 inches
