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Exhibit of rare books reflect Swiss Mennonite spiritual heritage

Pages of Piety, an exhibit of rare books reflecting the Swiss Mennonite spiritual heritage, is part of the Sunday Aug. 30, events celebrating the 175th anniversary of the founding of the first Mennonite church in the Bluffton-Pandora Swiss Settlement.

Curated by Carrie Phillips, the exhibit is open to the public at Ebenezer Mennonite Church on Sunday from noon to 7 p.m.

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Town Hall Concert Series features "Theory Expats" tonight

Theory Expats will perform in tonight's (Thursday, Aug. 20) Town Hall Concert Series. The performance is at 7 p.m. on the third floor, according to Wendy Chappell-Dick.

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She describes the group this way: "Theory Expats are a folksy swingin' band based in Goshen, Ind., featuring Andrew Pauls, Ethan Setiawan and Sadie Gustafson-Zook.

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Arlington Boy Scouts hog roast Aug. 22

The Arlington Boy Scout Troop 318 will hold at hog roast from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, in the Arlington Park.

Tickets are $8. Meals are for both take out or eat at the park. Meals include a dessert and drink in addition to the main course.

 

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Ada Farmers' and Merchants' Picnic offers great weekend entertainment

FROM ADA ICON - The 102nd annual Ada Farmers’ and Merchants’ Picnic takes place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8 in the War Memorial Park.

Here’s this year’s schedule:

Friday, Aug. 7
• Party in the Back 40.
Gates open 5 p.m. Exploit on stage from 7:30 to 12:30 a.m.
• Picnic Pull, 7 p.m. (schedule at bottom of story)

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Riley Creek Festival - games, food, car show, lots more Friday and Saturday

Pandora invites Icon viewers to its two-day Riley Creek Festival, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8.

Here's a summary of events:

Friday 
• 5-9 P.M. Car Show
Start Lining up around 1 P.M.

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Beaverdam summer festival Saturday evening

Beaverdam's Summer Festival, sponsored by the Beaverdam Fire and EMS, takes place Saturday, Aug. 8, in downtown Beaverdam, according to Nick Nowlan.

The festival includes two live bands, free inflatable games for kids, homemade food and six grand prizes.

This year’s band will be Kevin Ash Band followed by That Lousy Band.

The grand prizes include:

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