32nd annual Harvest and Herb Festival

FROM ADA ICON - The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce invites participants to join the 2017 Harvest and Herb Festival parade on Saturday, Sept. 16, according to David Dellifield, chamber president.

The parade forms at 9 a.m. in the Ada schools parking lot. The parade starts at 10 a.m.

Junior Weihrauch of Arlington is the parade director. Persons with questions may contact him at 419-365-5304 or 419-889-4315.

Exhibit opens June 9; artist reception July 16

Thirty-four works in various media by Ohio artist Chris Leeper will be displayed in the Ellen Nelson Gallery of ArtSpace/Lima beginning Friday, June 9, according to Bill Sullivan.

The exhibit will  run through Saturday, July 22.  There will  be a reception for the artist on Sunday, July 16, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Leeper is a prominent Ohio painter and watercolorist and resident in Canfield.  He is a member of the adjunct faculty in the Department of Art at Youngstown State University.

Intended for seniors and families

"Talking to loved ones about death is always difficult," said Tonya Meyer, Bluffton Senior Citizens Center director.

The Center hosts an End of Life Seminar at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 8, to help enable these discussions. "This seminar is intended for seniors and their families. Come when you can and stay as long as you like," said Meyer.

The evening includes presentations from attorneys, accountants, funeral directors and other professionals. These speakers are available to chat one-on-one plus speaking on the following topics:

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a free, family-friendly movie
on the Presbyterian church lawn.

The animated movie "Sing" will be shown at 9:15 p.m., Friday, June 16.

The animated film about musically-inclined animals staging a singing competition will keep you laughing. Rated PG.

And what's a movie without popcorn? Ten-cent bags of popcorn will be available for purchase. Brought to the community by Bluffton Presbyterian Church, corner of Main and Cherry.

Free and open to the public

"Talking to loved ones about death is always difficult," said Tonya Meyer, Bluffton Senior Citizens Center director.

The Center hosts an End of Life Seminar at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 8, to help enable these discussions. "This seminar is intended for seniors and their families. Come when you can and stay as long as you like," said Meyer.

The evening includes presentations from attorneys, accountants, funeral directors and other professionals. These speakers are available to chat one-on-one plus speaking on the following topics:

Sunday, June 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bluffton Relay for Hope will hold a picnic on the lawn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, June 4, on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn, according to Lynda Best.

The event includes grilled hamburger or hot dog, potato salad, chips and cookies for $6. Drinks are also available and are extra.

All proceeds benefit the Relay for Hope taking place Friday, June 23, at BFR. Pre-sale picnic tickets are on sale at Village Cut 'n' Curl or RSVP  at www.facebook.com/blufftonpc.

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