The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting Third Thursday events with extended hours for "local shopping, dining and celebrating community as we get closer to the most festive time of the year." Participating locations will be open from 5:00-8:00 p.m. October 16: Mercantile On Main - Buy one, get one 1/2 candles, The Mezza at The Regal Beagle soft opening, Beatitudes Ada- FREE ham & bean soup with cornbread, Mellow Hair - Ki Skin & Nail Studio is having a “pay what you can” special, Our Garden of Gifts - FREE cookies for shoppers, Grace & Glow Salon - 10% off retail hair products and The Green Shutter Creations decor in the salon, Bee Home - FREE hot cider and doughnuts.