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“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.” --Toni Morrison

Are you a writer? Do you want to be a writer?

Never thought about it, but now that you mention it, gee, that might be fun? Join a Writers’ Workshop. Meet other aspiring adult writers to share your work, gain motivation, inspiration, and insight! Hone your craft my friends.

The group meets at the Ada Public Library. The first meeting is at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 23, according to Amanda Bennett, library director.

The group meets in the library's front reading room and will be led by Sarah Crawford.

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The American Red Cross of Hancock, Seneca and Wyandot Counties offers their thoughts and concern to everyone in Oklahoma following the horrific tornado early this week. We are working around the clock to provide food and shelter to all those whose lives were affected by these storms.

Red Cross disaster services volunteers and staff throughout the country are responding to the area, assessing damages, providing food and supplies to first responders, and support to the people affected by the storm.

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Get your swim suit out. The Ada Municipal Pool will open, weather permitting, Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.

Here's what you need to know:
• Hours: Daily 1-8 p.m., $3 admission
• Midnight swim: Tuesdays, 8 p.m. to midnight, $3 (passes not eligible)
• Adult lap swim: Monday-Wednesday-Friday, noon to 1 p.m., $1 (passes not eligible)
• Season passes:
   Residential taxpayer $40
   Non-resident/non-taxpayer $80

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A special tourism issue of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance newsletter " Alliance All Access," is now posted on The Ada Icon. 

The issue includes details on several events happening this summer in Hardin County. To view the newsletter open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Buy Local First Hardin County Spring Scavenger Hunt
The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance is partnering with 29 local businesses and sponsors to kick off a Buy Local First Hardin County Spring Scavenger Hunt. The Scavenger Hunt will run from May 25 to June 3. 

 The prizes include: an Ipad II; 2 prizes of 2 tickets to the outdoor drama Tecumseh; 4 prizes of a V.I.P. Car Pass to African Safari Wildlife Park; $100 Chamber Gold gift certificate; $50 Chamber Gold gift certificate; two tickets to Sauder Village; and 4 prizes of a $10 Gift Certificate for the Freed Center for the Performing Arts at ONU.  

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The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance is partnering with 29 local businesses and sponsors to kick off a Buy Local First Hardin County Spring Scavenger Hunt.

The Scavenger Hunt will run from May 25 to June 3. The Buy Local First Hardin County campaign is a way to educate the community on the benefits of Buying Local.

This scavenger hunt is your opportunity to check out and support not only the businesses participating in the hunt, but also all the local businesses in Hardin County.

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