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American Red Cross has schedule the next Ada blood drive for Thursday, June 13 from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m.  

The drive will be held at Ohio Northern University, McIntosh Center, 525 S. Main St.

While walk-in donors are welcome, donors are encouraged to make appointments. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or go online at www.redcrossblood.org.

 

The Ada Public Library invites Icon viewers to join its discussion of  Markus Zusak's "The Book Thief." The discussion takes place at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, in the library.

Here's a brief outline of the plot:

 

"It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .

Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich.

It's Ohio Northern University alumni weekend. Here is the schedule of events from the ONU website.

Friday, May 31

Noon
Alumni Reunion Luncheon (McIntosh Center, first floor - Activities Room) Dress - casual

1-6 p.m.
Registration (McIntosh Center, Main Lobby) Upon arrival to campus, have no worries - as long as you can find McIntosh Center, our friendly staff and students will help take care of the rest. Please use the registration area for any questions you may have about anything related to the weekend. We are here to help make this weekend memorable and enjoyable for you.

Hey, kids! Let's eat!

Now that school's out for the summer Ada's ReStore Community Center, 210 N. Main St., invites all Ada area youth under 18 to participate in "Picnic in the Park," this summer.

The lunches offered are part of the Ohio Summer Food Service Program.

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a USDA program offered through the Ohio Department of Education that provides nutritious meals and snacks in sites that meet eligibility requirements.

The program has no eligiblity requirements and no registration requirements.

Ohio Northern University piano camp is July 29-Aug. 2. The camp is open to elementary students entering grades 1 to 4  who have had at least 6 months of piano study, and middle school studnets entering grades 5 to 8 who have had at least 2 years of study.

Elementary camp is from 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Middle school camp is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Both camps are led by Lauren Kooistra, Kristen Topham and Dr. Rebecca Casey.

To register visit: www.onu.edu/camps or contact [email protected].

 

The Ada Rotary Club is selling tickets for a Back Yard Bird BBQ chicken barbecue held in conjunction with the first “Music on Main,” planned for Friday, June 14.

The barbecue serving is from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and pickups are available at Hays Insurance drive-through 202 S. Main St.

Tickets are $8 each and include one-half chicken, cole slaw and beans. Tickets are available from any Rotarian or from Rich Meininger, 419-634-2642, or Gary Hull, 419-234-4632.

Proceeds from the dinner go toward Rotary scholarship funds at Ada High School, dictionaries for area elementary students  and other Ada community projects.

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