So, you think you know Ada. Okay, where do find this image? Hint: It's a bulldog footprint. Second question: If you can name the location of the print, name the statement painted above it.
The statement reads: "Ada Pride Starts Here." You will find the image on the building behind the Ada schools.
Anyone who thinks that nothing happens in Ada is the summer, think again. Here's a list of community events in July and August.
The Ada Icon compiles this bi-monthly calendar for the Ada Community Improvement Corp. (CIC). The CIC distributes it free by request. To receive the calendar via e-mail contact [email protected]. We'll add you to the e-mail list. A printer-friendly version of this calendar is an attachment to this story.
To include an event in the September-October calendar send information by Aug. 20 to [email protected]
The second annual community park sing, sponsored by the Hardin County Gospel Association takes place at the Ada Park, from noon to 6 p.m., on Saturday, June 29.
Performers include:
• Rachael Taylor
• Jim Sheldon
• Cornerstone
• Jacob Reel
• The Sister's - Sandi and Kaylene,
• Donna Sue
• Chris Baldwin
• Jim Bloomfield
• One Voice
• Kent Young
• 4-4-1
and New Dawning.
Persons wanting more information may contact Dana at 419-233-4476 or Sandi at 419-302-3014.
A free-will offering will be taken and food service will be available.
There's still time to register for some assistance from ONU students on Aug. 24.
Do you have a service project around your home or business that would benefit from student volunteers from Ohio Northern University?
Ada Civic Engagement Day, where ONU students volunteer, is Saturday, Aug. 24. Ada businesses and residents may register for a volunteer to help out on that day.
The types of service projects include (these are examples):
• Painting
• landscaping
• planting trees
• cleaning
• cooking
Two Ada "residents" celebrate 100th anniversaries in August.
The Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic and the Lincoln Highway both are 100 years old this year. Here's the details
Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic
Held Aug. 9 and 10 at the Ada War Memorial Park
• OSTDA sanctioned tractor pull both days
• F&M tractor and truck pulls, Aug. 9, 7 p.m.
• OWHA horse show, Aug. 9
• Greased pig contest/hourly door prizes, Aug. 10
• Entertainment, rides, games and food, Aug. 9-10
• $1 admission to the village pool, Aug. 9
ReStore Community Center's annual ice cream social is from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, at the Center, 210 N. Main St., Ada.
The cost of the meal is $6 for adults and $4 for youth 10 and under. The menu includes shredded chicken or barbecued beef sandwiches. Side dishes includes chips, beverage and brownies.
You may make your own sundae, and it features Diestch's Ice Cream.
The event is sponsored by United Methodist Women, Ada First United Methodist Church.
