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Rhythm in Motion Dance Centre open house Aug. 3; free classes week of Aug. 5

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 29, 2013

Rhythm in Motion Dance Centre 220 N. Main St., Ada, will host its 7th annual open house on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to Darcey Schneider, studio owner.

Taking place will be registration for fall classes, fitted for your dance shoes, purchase and shop for new dance attire, bags, and more, according to Schneider. There will be free giveaways. 

Free classes week of Aug. 5

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Still time to check out "The Winter Palace" for Aug. 6 book discussion at the library

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 25, 2013

There's still time to join the August book discussion group at the Ada Public Library.  novel "The Winter Palace," by Eva Stachniak, will be discussed at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6. 

Story summary:

"Her name is Barbara—in Russian, Varvara. Nimble-witted and attentive, she’s allowed into the employ of the Empress Elizabeth, amid the glitter and cruelty of the world’s most eminent court.

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Friday is deadline to have your garage sale listed on the Ada Lincoln Highway Buy Way map

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 25, 2013

If you want your garage sale listed in the Lincoln Highway Buy Way Sale Ada map, the deadline to sign up is Friday, July 26. The sale is Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8-9-10.

The Buy Way Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, in Northern on Main to finalize plans for this year's event. They have a target of 50 garage sales for the August weekend.

The committee invites members from the community to volunteer at the booth at the Depot during the Buy Way sale. The Depot booth is the point of contact for garage sale map distribution. The committee is asking for two-hour volunteer time slots from residents.

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Tickets now on sale for Ada Music Boosters Sept. 6 chicken barbecue

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Ada Music Boosters Chicken barbecue, always held behind the stadium the evening of the first home football game of the year. This year the chicken barbecue will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, before the Bulldogs host Spencerville.

The annual barbecue is a major fund-raiser for the Ada Music Boosters. Proceeds benefit numerous projects for Ada’s instrumental and vocal music programs. Tickets are being sold now through Aug, 30. Contact any band or choir member to purchase tickets, or call Dave Smittle at 419-230-8147.

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The Inn at ONU dining, pub and meeting area closed during construction

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, July 20, 2013

The Inn at Ohio Northern University’s dining, pub and meeting areas will be closed from July 22 through early fall.  For its guests’ convenience, The Inn is currently experiencing construction to these areas.  It will reopen in the fall. 

During this time, Director of Sales, Kim Cole-Fitzgerald will be available to plan all fall meeting and banquet needs.  You may reach her at 419.772.4112. 

The Inn at Ohio Northern University, located at 401 W. College Ave., is a full-service hotel in Ada.

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Registering Ada businesses, residents for Ada Civic Engagement Day

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 18, 2013

Ohio Northern University is currently registering businesses and residents for its second annual Ada Civic Engagement (ACE) Day to be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon.

The ACE program is designed to engage incoming students with the community. A partnership with the village of Ada, ACE will provide opportunities for ONU’s first-year students to not only engage in the community but also contribute to the village’s beautification.

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